At night, Shi Yuezhu still stayed in the small house.

But somehow, a barrier suddenly seemed to form.

Both understood that in two days, they would have to part ways.

If it weren't for this unexpected incident, they would never have had such a prolonged interaction.

All night long, they didn't speak, nor did they fall asleep.

Their minds were chaotic, unsure what they were thinking.

After it started snowing, even the sound of insects disappeared outside.

Upon waking, the outside was a vast expanse of white, everything was silent.

"I've recovered to the Fifth Grade..."

Upon hearing this, Shen Han slightly lowered his head: "I tried, and I have also regained my Eighth Grade strength."

"Tomorrow, this Immortal Extinction Array should completely lose its effect, and we'll recover all our strength."

Without any surprises, tomorrow would be the day to leave.

The words between them became much fewer.

Another night passed, and a wave flashed across the world, the Law restrictions of the original Immortal Extinction Array had completely vanished.

The Martial Path strength was fully restored.

Although it was still pitch black outside, High Grade martial artists had extremely keen Five Senses, making such darkness not much of an issue.

"We might have to leave; those who set up the Array will soon enter this forest."

Shen Han nodded.

With a wave of his long sword, Shi Yuezhu reached out, holding Shen Han's hand, leading him as they flew off into the distance.

Controlling the Sky, never thought he would experience that too.

With strength restored, the body's strength also recovered to its prime.

Yet Shen Han felt Shi Yuezhu's hand was much colder than before.

They flew for a while, and the horizon was already showing a hint of light.

Shi Yuezhu slowly landed with Shen Han.

Both knew what they were about to face...

Without waiting to speak, Shen Han took out the fruit of the Heart-Breaking Vine.

"We'll split it in half."

"You consume it here, and I'll be your Guardian..."

Finding a reason, they could linger a bit longer.

Shen Han didn't refuse, wielding the long sword to cut open that Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, as a sweet scent wafted out.

Not hesitating much, Shen Han swallowed it in just a few bites.

The sweet juice flowed into his body, and in mere moments, a sharp pain followed.

Though the taste was clearly sweet, how could its effect be so overpowering?

Shen Han shut his eyes tightly, enduring the stab of pain.

He thought the pain would last long, but in reality, it disappeared in less than a quarter of an hour, replaced by a refreshing clarity that penetrated his heart and spleen.

After a while, not only did his heart and spleen feel comforted, but his entire body experienced a wave of refreshment.

It seemed he was just a step away from stepping into the Sixth Grade.

Moreover, the strength of his body and Spiritual Power also received a leap forward.

Is this what Strengthening the Foundation and Nourishing the Essence means?

After an undetermined time, Shen Han slowly opened his eyes.

Shi Yuezhu was sitting in front of him, watching him.

When Shen Han opened his eyes, she quickly shifted her gaze.

"The foundation is quite good, the fruit of the Heart-Breaking Vine should have the effects of Washing Marrow, and Strengthening the Foundation and Nourishing the Essence.

Your original body's talent should already be excellent, thus didn't suffer much from the pains of Washing Marrow."

For those two whole hours, Shi Yuezhu had been paying attention to Shen Han, observing his condition.

After her observations, this young man was even more outstanding than she had imagined.

Not only was his gift in comprehension good, but his body's talent was also superior.

In the future, who knows if there will be a chance to meet again.

"Thank you..."

Shen Han expressed his gratitude, but the words 'senior' still wouldn't come out.

After providing him the protection, the next step was separation...

They exchanged glances.

For a moment, on a strange impulse, Shi Yuezhu said: "I'll consume mine here too; can you be my Guardian..."

Shen Han was startled for a moment, then nodded repeatedly.

Shi Yuezhu began to consume the other half of the fruit.

Compared to Shen Han's way of eating, Shi Yuezhu was far more elegant, gentle and soft...

Shen Han gathered his spirit, ready to be her Guardian.

His strength was just the Seventh Grade; how could he qualify as Shi Yuezhu's Guardian?

They both knew it was just an excuse to linger a bit longer.

In reality, Shen Han shouldn't have let Shi Yuezhu consume it here.

Given his strength, offering her protection posed a bit of a risk to her.

Time flowed slowly like a stream.

Around 3:00 PM, Shi Yuezhu slowly opened her eyes.

The Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure truly live up to its reputation as a rare treasure, even half brought her great benefits.

Just a Half-Step away, she could step into the Third Grade, and enter the Immortal Realm ranks.

On the Martial Path, before the Sixth Grade, everything was within the Mortal Realm.

The so-called Mortal Realm, as given by those named by genius and strong individuals.

Before the Sixth Grade, cultivators poured their life's efforts or used resources to forcefully pile up strength.

Top-notch pills, rare treasures, superb medicinal baths.

As long as the necessary items are used well, there remains a chance to step into the Sixth Grade.

But starting from the Sixth Grade, a huge chasm appears.

Talent, comprehension, and resources cannot lack any.

Moreover, starting from the Sixth Grade, differences between cultivators increase greatly.

Shi Yuezhu looked at the young man in front of her; at his age, having Seventh Grade strength and excellent talent comprehension.

But whether he could reach a more profound level remains an open question.

She carried the responsibility of the sect upon herself, and with him...

"Head east for ten li, and you'll find a town...

Take this, having a Storage Ring will be convenient while traveling."

Saying this, Shi Yuezhu placed her Storage Ring in Shen Han's palm.

"The pills, taels of silver in it, you'll find them useful in the future."

As her voice faded, without caring whether Shen Han was willing to accept it or not, she raised herself slightly, and drifted away.

The days in the forest seemed like a peaceful haven amid chaos.

But eventually, she still had to face reality.

Shen Han withdrew his gaze; he still had many things to attend to.

His consciousness delved into the Storage Ring and found, besides money and pills, many of Shi Yuezhu's clothes that she forgot to take...

There were even some of her intimate clothes...

Collecting his thoughts, Shen Han clutched his long sword, and on the big tree beside him, he drew two little figures.

One was himself, and the other was Shi Yuezhu, though the drawing was quite poor...

A commemoration, perhaps never again having the chance to meet...

Talking to himself, he then turned, walking towards the town to the east.

After Shen Han left, a graceful figure emerged from a hidden spot.

Seeing the two little figures drawn on the tree trunk, couldn't help but smile gently.

Then, lightly waved her hand, adding a line between the two figures, connecting their hands together.

Shi Yuezhu stopped and looked at the two little figures on the trunk for a long time.

Initially with a gentle smile on her face.

But gradually, the smile faded, replaced by a slight sadness.

With another wave, the line linking the hands was erased...

...

Ten li, and taking the main road didn't require much time.

Shen Han glanced at the road sign; the town was already within the borders of Great Wei, he had left Qianyang.

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