Strength surpasses Su Jinyu...

Liu Xilan knew well, this was clearly a difficult task for Shen Han.

The title of pride is not so easily obtained.

Since Su Jinyu could be called the Su Family's pride, it means his strength far exceeds others of the same age.

Not to mention the gap in grade, even at the same grade level, few could match Su Jinyu...

Surpassing Su Jinyu's strength is essentially an impossible goal.

"Young Master Han, not being able to recommend you to join Xiaoyao Peak is something I didn't consider thoroughly.

Or, is there anything else I can help you with?"

Liu Xilan always felt she owed Shen Han a favor, so she spoke up and asked.

Given the current situation, Shen Han didn't refuse, he indeed needed help.

"I wonder if Senior Sister Liu has any advanced cultivation techniques on hand.

The 'Mountain and River Body Refining Skill' is after all just a foundation; to progress further, this basic cultivation technique is rather insufficient."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xilan's face once again showed a hint of awkwardness.

"Advanced cultivation techniques are generally needed by martial artists of seventh grade or above, are you sure you need it, Junior Brother Shen Han?"

Shen Han nodded: "The 'Mountain and River Body Refining Skill' is ultimately a body refining technique, its benefits on spiritual power enhancement are indeed limited."

Shen Han did not acknowledge that he had already advanced to seventh grade.

Revealing such rapid progress is inadvisable.

"The advanced cultivation techniques I have can only be taught within the Xiaoyao Peak school...

Most advanced techniques are not passed down to outside families or factions..."

Upon hearing this, Shen Han understood why Liu Xilan looked awkward.

"I see..."

Despite owing a favor, he made two consecutive requests without receiving help from Liu Xilan.

Liu Xilan couldn't help but blame herself a bit, wondering what kind of favor this was supposed to repay...

"Junior Brother Shen Han, although I can't provide it now, I do have some clues.

West of Yun'an City, crossing the border into Qianyang Country.

Northeast of their capital, there's a small town, with a mysterious advanced cultivation technique inscribed on a tombstone in the nearby gravesite.

This was recorded by a predecessor from Xiaoyao Peak who liked to travel, the information should be accurate."

Seeing Shen Han much interested, Liu Xilan paused, then continued to explain.

"According to that predecessor, this advanced cultivation technique is even harder to comprehend than the 'Mountain and River Body Refining Skill'.

The predecessor studied it for two years without any progress and then, in a fit of anger, burned the manuscript.

Otherwise, I might have been able to bring the manuscript to you, Junior Brother Shen Han.

It sounds difficult, but Junior Brother Shen Han has extraordinary comprehension, perhaps this technique might just click with you."

For Shen Han, no matter how difficult or obscure a cultivation technique is, it does not matter.

He only needed the technique to be useful and profound enough.

Of course, Shen Han was interested in this advanced cultivation technique, but he couldn't even manage to leave Yun'an City, let alone cross the border...

Thinking of this, Shen Han shared his difficulties with Liu Xilan.

"If not for certain reasons, I might have been able to help you acquire that advanced technique.

But now, I can only find a way to help you leave Yun'an City."

Upon hearing this, Shen Han hesitated and dared not agree.

"If I leave, I'm afraid the Shen Family will blame Senior Sister Liu...

In that case, Xiaoyao Peak would still be involved in the imperial court disputes."

The situation was indeed as such, Shen Han's departure from Yun'an City would be significant to the Shen Family.

What if Shen Han never returns?

Using Shen Han's disappearance as a reason to break off the engagement, is not a good idea.

The Imperial Family would directly question the Shen Family if they intentionally hid Shen Han, hindering the engagement from proceeding normally.

This is not the desired outcome for either the Shen Family or the Su Family.

"This is my personal action, and if it truly comes under scrutiny, I won't drag Xiaoyao Peak into it.

Junior Brother Shen Han has helped me so much, this favor, I must repay."

Seeing Shen Han wanting to say more, Liu Xilan signaled him not to speak further, settling the matter.

After deciding, Liu Xilan immediately returned to Xiaoyao Peak to fetch some items.

Two days later.

Liu Xilan handed Shen Han a map, the map was drawn simply, many places even lacked landmarks.

However, having it is better than not...

Lin Yuanlong's sword was also returned to Shen Han along the way.

While traveling outside, one must have a sharp weapon.

"After leaving Yun'an City, keep heading west, you'll need to cross a mountain range.

The western side of the mountains is the border of Qianyang Country."

Shen Han nodded and accepted the map.

Qianyang is a small country, with only two cities in total, both on barren land.

It belongs to a relatively poor small country.

Precisely because of its poverty, no one is interested in it, and Qianyang has experienced peace for hundreds of years.

"Tonight, I'll distract those who are watching you.

Once you see my signal, Junior Brother Shen Han, you should leave immediately."

Shen Han nodded, saluted Liu Xilan once again with a cupped hand to express his gratitude.

At 3:00 AM, receiving Liu Xilan's message, Shen Han set off.

Before leaving, he left a letter in his room for Madam Yun and Cailing.

The content of the letter was simple, just telling Madam Yun and Cailing not to worry, he was just going out for training.

In the deep night, Yun'an City was very quiet, with a bit of moonlight in the sky.

After advancing to seventh grade, the transformation in his five senses was significant.

Even with this faint moonlight, Shen Han felt it was quite clear.

With winds beneath his feet and using the Qi Manipulation Device, Shen Han focused his mind, executing the Lonely Wind Snow-Treading Step.

Speed reached its peak, heading out of the city.

Normally, as soon as he approached Yun'an City's border, a masked man would block his path, ordering him to go back.

Now that he had reached the city's edge, that person never appeared.

It seemed, Liu Xilan must have held him up.

Suddenly, Shen Han had left Yun'an City.

For the first time in over ten years, this body stepped outside Yun'an City.

Standing on land outside the city, Shen Han felt the ground was much softer, not as harsh on the feet.

In addition, there seemed to be a faint fragrance caressing in the air.

The world outside the city, turned out to be like this...

Looking back at Yun'an City's wall, he resolutely turned towards the west.

There was still some distance from Yun'an City to the border, but Shen Han didn't waste time, traveling all night.

The seventh-grade martial artist's advantage was fully displayed at this moment.

By dawn, he had reached the mountain range at the border.

After crossing this mountain range, the other side would be the small country of Qianyang.

Finding a comfortable place to rest, he took out some dry food from his pack to swallow.

Once recovered, Shen Han began to climb the mountain.

The mountain range was high, but for a martial artist, it was not a major problem.

What Shen Han was more concerned about was the situation on the Qianyang side.

After all, it was another country with too many unknowns.

Walking for three consecutive two-hour periods, he finally crossed the mountain range.

Looking downward, a panoramic view of smaller mountains lay beneath the range.

Qianyang Country had many mountains, but none as high as this border range.

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