After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

...

Before the "bottleneck" sign appeared, Shi Yan pondered while stroking Wen Ruya's soft, black hair and snowy back.

It seems that the efficiency of "enlightenment" with Wen Ruya has also decreased.

However, now that he has broken through to the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm, he is not far from the Qi Refining Realm.

Before leaving, Sister Wenren also kept the Qi-Inducing Pill needed to break through to the Qi Refining Realm for herself.

Master Yan is determined to win the "Sword Tomb" this time.

not to mention--

She has a powerful weapon.

This powerful weapon allows her to enter the "Sword Tomb" ahead of everyone else.

Even if the other party is a cultivator at the peak of the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

But... perhaps Shi Yan didn't expect that.

It wasn't that the efficiency of "enlightenment" with Wen Ruya had decreased, but rather that she had overfed Wen Ruya this time.

Wen Ruya, who was so full from eating, didn't even have the strength to replenish Shi Yan's innate demonic energy. She could only curl up like a cat next to Shi Yan and gently rub against his thigh.

Just then...

dong dong dong-

A knock sounded on the door, and a girl's soft voice came from outside, "Sister...it's time to eat."

Shi Yan quickly responded loudly to the girl.

Otherwise, Xiaxia will probably just push the door open and come in.

"I'm going to eat first." Shi Yan sighed and gently nudged Wen Ruya's shoulder.

"..."

"Hmm," Wen Ruya finally responded softly after a long while.

"Aya... is there anything you'd like to eat? I'll try to get you some later," Shi Yan asked.

Although I know that cultivators in the Nascent Soul Realm can abstain from grains, I still have to ask, even if it's just as a formality.

Wen Ruya simply raised her beautiful, rosy eyes and stared straight at Shi Yan, saying, "No need."

"I'm already very full."

She stretched out her snow-white, lotus-like arm and yawned, then shrank back slightly, "Master..."

"Just let me get some sleep."

“Okay…” Shi Yan replied.

She tidied Wen Ruya's hair again, and then gently pulled the blankets up.

Shi Yan transformed into a gentle breeze and slipped out of the room.

She looked at Xiaxia, who was dressed in a maid outfit, with some surprise. How should she put it... Shi Yan, who knew that there were such people as "transmigrators" in this world, was not surprised to see a maid outfit in front of her.

But... a maid outfit without stockings is soulless.

Or~

I might as well just wear an apron.

Of course, Shi Yan was just joking.

"Does it look good?" Xiaxia nervously rubbed her skirt.

"It's beautiful." Shi Yan took Xia Xia's hand. "It's absolutely gorgeous."

"I'm glad my sister likes it!"

"Tao said... I'll definitely like it, big sister," Xiaxia said excitedly. "Actually, there are other ways to wear it too~"

"It's just...it's just..." the girl's voice trailed off, "Xiaxia will wear it for her older sister next time."

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I came to my senses in a daze through the alleyway; it was already late.

By the time Shi Luren arrived at Zuixianlou, the lame old man had already left.

Shi Luren had no choice but to return home.

But... he might not have noticed, or even be able to notice.

The shadows seem unusually long tonight.

"The Shi family..."

“Master’s words.” A sinister laugh came from the shadows.

Part 36: The Song of the Orioles and the Bloom of the Flowers [First Update]

Appearing without a trace and disappearing without a trace... This phrase seems perfectly suited to describe Wen Ruya's actions.

The next morning.

A ray of sunlight pierced through the window paper.

Shi Yan opened his eyes, still feeling a bit tired, but the person beside him had already left.

The bed sheet has been changed.

Aside from the alluring fragrance filling the bed, all Wen Ruya seemed to leave Shi Yan with was a dreamlike and enchanting romance.

I always felt that my relationship with Wen Ruya was rather abnormal.

It even... has a hint of a one-night stand where each party gets what they want.

If Shi Yan hadn't known Wen Ruya's underlying stubbornness and the fundamental reason why Wen Ruya fell in love with him at first sight, he might have thought Wen Ruya was a promiscuous woman.

She looked at the ceiling, which no longer seemed so unfamiliar, and swiped her right hand to open her character attribute panel.

[Name: Shi Yan]

Race: Human

Gender: Female / Celestial Status: Male

【Charm: Graceful and Ethereal】

[Cultivation Level: Body Tempering Stage 9 "Hit a Bottleneck"]

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With just one Qi-Inducing Pill, he could break through to the Qi Refining Realm.

But... it would be best to have a "starter".

Such as spirit beast inner cores, hundred-year-old quality medicinal herbs and fruits, or fragments of sword spirits and weapon spirits.

This way, the spiritual energy will become even purer after breaking through to the Qi Refining Realm.

This paved the way for future breakthroughs.

If you're lucky, you might even receive some kind of acquired fortune blessing at the very beginning of your cultivation.

It is said that the ancestors of the Shi family were once favored by Jingwei.

The "catalyst" used to break through to the Qi Refining Realm was a tail feather of Jingwei.

From then on, he used his "Heart of the Sovereign Fire" technique to crush ordinary techniques like "Bing Fire" and "Ding Fire" used by other cultivators of the same level.

I propped myself up, letting the blankets slide down my shoulders.

The still chilly air of early spring made Shi Yan flinch, and he became much more awake.

I can go to Xifang later and try my luck.

It's just breaking through to the Qi Refining Realm.

It doesn't have to be some rare and exotic creature; it just needs to be related to those ancient beasts in some way.

For example, Ran Yi, which Shi Yan mentioned during a casual chat with Ming Zhongqing.

That fish is perfect, and it's not particularly rare. It might even provide a boost when using the Water Spray spell later.

However... if possible, Shi Yan still wants to try and snag some bargains.

It is believed that her innate good fortune, blessed by the gods, good luck, and destiny, will bring her considerable success.

Shi Yan fumbled for her clothes by the bedside, and then... her face suddenly darkened.

She straightened her clothes and took out another roll of silk from the wardrobe.

"Wen Ruya!!!"

Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Shi Yan complained, never imagining that the guy would have such a peculiar habit.

"She always 'steals'...her own..." The girl's eyes widened. "What does she do with it?"

"Does it generate electricity?"

"I'll keep it as a collectible."

No matter how she thought about it, Shi Yan felt a burning sensation behind her ears.

After quickly changing his clothes, Shi Yan pushed open the door.

The door to the wing room opposite the courtyard was slightly ajar, and a fragrant aroma wafted in from the backyard.

Xiaxia has probably already gotten up and is making breakfast now.

Shi Yan went straight to the backyard.

Although he wasn't well-liked by the elders of the Shi family, he was still the heir of the Shi family, and Shi Yan was living quite comfortably.

Only the two sisters, Shi Yan and Shi Xia, lived in the huge courtyard.