After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

This kind of trick can only be used once.

After later generations used their divine sense to activate and comprehend the imprint, the imprint naturally disappeared. Therefore, the martial arts manuals in Langya Pavilion are always becoming increasingly scarce.

In the middle of each month, Langya Pavilion would replenish its cultivation manuals.

If you want to find the best secret manuals, you have to hurry up and do it now.

It just so happens that... it's today.

The master picked up the secret manuals of martial arts.

The martial arts techniques in this world are divided into five categories: martial arts skills, movement techniques, ultimate skills, supernatural powers, and mental cultivation methods.

She doesn't need anything too advanced right now; Shi Yan's purpose is simply to choose a martial art that suits her.

In the game, Nanjun City is just a beginner's village. I'm probably at the very beginning of the game right now, and Shi Yan doesn't expect to see anything good in Langya Pavilion.

However... she probably forgot about her entire row of luck-related fortune.

Among a collection of secret manuals, Shi Yan discovered a legendary "red-quality" cultivation method.

"The Great Method of Leaving the Lotus".

Instinctively, Shi Yan reached out his hand.

However, at the same time, another hand reached out from the direction opposite Shi Yan towards the manual.

Shi Yan raised his head.

The man's eyes held undisguised contempt.

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Each of them held one side of the manual, with Shi Yan and Ming Zhongle each holding one side.

Shi Yan stared blankly at the man opposite the shelf.

Who is this guy?

She's fairly good-looking, but she looks like an ordinary passerby or cannon fodder.

There was nothing she could do; even before her reincarnation, Shi Yan had no interest in these men who lived like supporting characters.

Occasionally, a few men whose names Shi Yan could remember were either involved in some series of missions or rare treasures, or they had a beautiful younger sister or a soft and easy-going daughter.

She's more likely to be aroused by cute and adorable girls.

In short... Shi Yan really couldn't remember who the man opposite her was.

They're probably some unimportant character, the kind who disappears or dies after only a few plot points.

Shi Yan and he each gripped one side of the cultivation manual tightly, and their gazes seemed to flash like lightning when they met.

"Shi Yan—" Before Shi Yan could even speak, Ming Zhongle called out Shi Yan's name first, "What do you need this for?"

“This is a secret manual for the Qi Refining Realm. You’re just a ten-thousand-year-old Body Tempering Level 1…” Before he could finish speaking, Ming Zhongle’s voice suddenly stopped.

He revealed the exact same expression as Ming Zhongqing.

Damn it.

When did this guy reach the fifth level of Body Tempering?

Looking at Shi Xia glaring angrily at him from behind Shi Yan, Ming Zhongle suddenly felt a sinister glint in his heart.

He likes Shi Xia.

However... the fact that Shi Xia is not Shi Yan's sister, but rather Shi Yan's future wife, is actually a semi-public secret.

However, he is not without a chance.

As long as the master does not practice and does not demonstrate his value within the master's family.

Without the protection of elders, Shi Yan was merely a tool.

If his family puts a little pressure on the Shi family and gives them some benefits, Shi Xia will naturally become Shi Yanzhen's younger sister, and then he will have a chance.

But... that must be based on the premise that Shi Yan has no value to the Shi family and no status within the Shi family.

If this guy starts cultivating, my chances will only gradually diminish.

Hearing what this guy said, Shi Yan raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, you recognize yourself."

Just then, *pat pat*—

The sound of a girl's light footsteps came from the top of the stairs in Langya Pavilion.

Shi Yan peered over and a shiny, gleaming forehead came into her view.

"Brother..." Panting, Ming Zhongqing ran up and saw Shi Yan and Ming Zhongle locked in a stalemate.

"Ming Zhongle." Shi Yan nodded, finally remembering who this guy was.

She has a one-sided crush on Xiaxia's man.

When the Sword Tomb later appeared, it jumped around too enthusiastically and even dared to attack her, and was eventually killed by her sword.

Because of this incident, the level of goodwill between Shi Yan and Ming Zhongqing dropped to "they can't see eye to eye".

As for what happened before... Shi Yan himself didn't really know.

To be honest, I haven't paid much attention to Shi Yan.

At that time, she was busy experiencing Yinghua City.

What truly made Shi Yan remember Ming Zhongqing was after she killed Ming Zhongle. After that, Ming Zhongqing always liked to attack Shi Yan, but she had no chance against the disciples of the Fenglingyueying Sect.

She got up, then got instantly killed. What's there to say?

Unlike others, Ming Zhongqing never begs for mercy when he's instantly defeated. His lines after being defeated are also particularly amusing, always giving Shi Yan the impression of a defeated golden retriever.

It's the kind of thing that gets you bald from being masturbated.

Therefore, even if she doesn't beg for mercy, Shi Yan will still let her go.

After letting her go, this guy will act all 'arrogant' and come back next month to get beaten up again.

Sometimes Shi Yan would wonder if this guy had Stockholm syndrome.

But... her feelings for herself have always remained below the level of "deep hatred".

On the contrary, Shi Yan himself in the game has a high level of affection for this girl who is exceptionally intelligent in every sense of the word, with the rating of "well-acquainted".

Because of this, Shi Yan no longer wanted to change her favorability rating.

Upon hearing Shi Yan pronounce his name, Ming Zhongle smiled arrogantly.

So what if he's at the fifth level of Body Tempering? Does Master Yan think he can turn the world upside down?

He has already reached the eighth level of Qi Refining, and has a younger sister with terrifyingly high comprehension guiding him. Once he breaks through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, he will go to his master's family to propose marriage.

Just thinking about the grumpy face Shi Yan would show made Ming Zhongle happy.

By the way, I heard that the future saintess of Frost Rainbow Valley went to the Shi family yesterday. Rumor has it that she wants to break off her engagement with that good-for-nothing Shi Yan.

In a few days, I'll probably hear news of this guy's downfall.

There's absolutely no need for me to be nervous.

With such a huge advantage, how could they possibly lose?

“Young Master, you should put this manual down,” Ming Zhongle said with a light laugh, adopting the air of a refined gentleman.

This title, "Young Master," is not a respectful term but rather a sarcastic remark. "It's probably still some time before 'Young Master' breaks through to the Qi Refining Realm."

"How about..."

"Give this one to me."

Shi Yan tilted his head.

She hadn't really paid much attention to a red-quality manual, since it wasn't that hard to get in the late game, and Shi Yan had seen plenty of them.

However, Ming Zhongle's words amused her.

With a slight shift of his gaze, Shi Yan glanced at Ming Zhongqing, who was standing behind Ming Zhongle.

The girl remained silent, only looking down at her toes.

"Why can't I use it myself?" Shi Yan suddenly smiled. "It's just a manual."

Unlike the game, which has strict level requirements for learning secret manuals, in reality... she had just touched the manual when she saw the blue character "悟" (enlightenment) stirring within her.

In the game, that's where learning the secrets begins.

"Oh?" Ming Zhongle slowly released his grip, a sudden thought forming in his mind. "Then... are you willing to bet?"

"Bet? What kind of bet?" Shi Yan looked at the man in front of him with great interest.

Ming Zhongle glanced at Shi Yan, then at Xia Xia behind Shi Yan.

He will make Shi Yan lose face in front of Xia Meimei.

"After you reach Qi Refining, you and my... my sister will study this manual together and see who finishes first." Ming Zhongle was confident of victory.

He originally wanted to participate himself, but... looking at the smile on Shi Yan's lips, he suddenly felt uneasy.

However, if it were Ming Zhongqing, there would be no problem.

His sister's comprehension can be described as unparalleled throughout history.

Even his own cultivation progressed rapidly thanks to his sister's guidance.

Ming Zhongle had full confidence in Ming Zhongqing's wisdom.

"If you win, I'll pay for the secret manual."

“If I win… I’ll just consider the lost bet as a favor to Xia-mei, and forget about it.” Ming Zhongle looked at Xia-xia behind Shi Yan. “How about it? A sure-fire deal.”

Shi Yan glanced at Ming Zhongqing behind Ming Zhongle with a half-smile.

"Okay. But..."

"But what?" Ming Zhongle wasn't afraid that his teacher would go back on his word and make excuses to refuse.