In the secret chamber of the Xing Mansion.

The Grand Elder stood together with two other people.

To the left was a middle-aged man around fifty, with a robust and towering build, standing at about two meters and three centimeters tall, exuding a formidable aura.

On the Grand Elder's right was an old man with crane-white hair and a youthful face; by age, he should be older than the Grand Elder, but he appeared even younger.

The old man's Essence, Qi, and Spirit were abundant, not like an elder at all, with vigorous Qi Blood and a restrained aura.

In front of them, two youths around sixteen or seventeen sat cross-legged on the ground.

The youths had their eyes tightly shut, eyelids slightly trembling, with expressions of peculiar pain yet enjoyment on their faces.

"The cultivation technique should have no problems." The middle-aged man suddenly spoke.

He had been observing for four days, and indeed, the Guiyuan Skill could be cultivated, just as the legends claimed, capable of directly absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy and turning it to one's use.

He selected over three hundred subordinates, letting them cultivate the Guiyuan Skill.

According to the cultivation method of the Guiyuan Skill, only these two people could sense Spiritual Energy.

These two youths were actually blood brothers.

"As long as it can be cultivated, there's no need for the Nine Nether Sect to make a fuss over it," the old man with crane-white hair said faintly.

He held the Guiyuan Skill manual in his hand, couldn't help but start flipping through it again.

In these few days, he had read the Guiyuan Skill over and over.

Even though he'd memorized all its contents, he couldn't stop flipping through it repeatedly, as if afraid of missing something.

"Grandpa, let's observe for a few more days."

"The ancient books passed down by our ancestors record that the path of immortality and longevity is beyond human reach. Anyone who recklessly attempts it will suffer divine retribution and fall into madness."

"Let's see if the brothers experience any side effects from cultivating the Guiyuan Skill," the Grand Elder said to the old man with crane-white hair.

"Yes, Great-Grandpa, you have a long lifespan ahead, there's no rush," the middle-aged man said.

The middle-aged man was named Xing Hongwei, the current Patriarch of the Xing Family, with the Grand Elder being his uncle.

And the old man with crane-white hair was the true pillar of the Xing Family, the Grand Elder's grandfather, and Xing Hongwei's great-grandfather.

"There's no time."

"Even if it is an immortality cultivation technique, it requires reaching a certain level to effect lifespan extension, and I don't have time."

Xing Rui shook his head, saying.

Although his complexion was better than an ordinary middle-aged man, his real age was already quite advanced, being over 130 this year.

His Bone Marrow Refining Realm was achieved by pushing through with potent medicine, merely reaching the level of Qi Blood Four Transformations.

Theoretically, a Marrow Refining Realm martial artist should have at least a 150-year lifespan, but Xing Rui felt he wouldn't live that long.

In his youth, he experienced countless battles, leaving many hidden injuries in his body.

In his youth, these hidden injuries seemed inconsequential, but as the years passed, they began to flare up.

"But…" Xing Hongwei wanted to say something more but was interrupted by Xing Rui.

"There's no but; the Xing Family is enough with you and Xiaohai."

Xing Rui said faintly, referring to the Grand Elder, Xiaohai.

He looked at Xing Hai and Xing Hongwei, continuing, "If anything unexpected happens to me, the Xing Family will rely on you two."

"Yes, Grandpa."

"Yes, Great-Grandpa," the two replied.

"Alright, you can go now. You don't need to worry about the Guiyuan Skill; I will verify its feasibility myself," Xing Rui said faintly.

Xing Hai and Xing Hongwei exchanged a glance and turned to leave the secret chamber.

Xing Rui's decision was beyond their influence.

"Patriarch, Grand Elder, the matter has been clarified!"

Just as they exited the secret chamber and arrived in the courtyard, a subordinate who had been waiting stepped forward and said respectfully.

"Mm."

Xing Hongwei took the paper handed over by the subordinate and began to read it carefully.

The paper recorded the movements of Feihong Gang and Nine-Star Gang personnel shortly before the incidents involving the Second Elder and Fifth Elder, listing a total of twenty-three names.

The Xu Family, Zhao Family, and the Ren Family were all included.

Among them, there were even names of martial artists from the Bone Forging Realm and Refining Internal Organ Realm, with Lin Zheyu's name prominently listed.

"Uncle, I'll leave these people to you," Xing Hongwei said, handing the sheet to Xing Hai.

"Alright!"

Xing Hai took the list and said casually.

...

The moon was bright and sparse with stars.

Tonight's moon was very round, casting a bright glow like a thin layer of silver veil on the ground.

Early the next morning, Lin Zheyu was to depart for Dabashan, and it just so happened that tonight was a black market night, giving him the chance to wander around.

Exiting the inner city, he found a secluded spot, changed into prepared dark clothing, and donned a mask.

After hurrying for over ten minutes, he arrived at the familiar black market.

Since his first visit, Lin Zheyu had come almost every time the black market opened.

Except for the first few visits where he sold some items, most of the time he just casually browsed, hoping to find something useful.

After other cities were breached, Songyi City saw an influx of outsiders, bringing many new things every time the black market opened.

The reason Lin Zheyu came every time was to see if he could find a powerful burst-type martial technique.

Entering the black market, it was bustling with people coming and going.

The chaotic army's assault had made Songyi City desolate, yet the black market became increasingly lively. More and more people were selling weapons, poisons, antidotes, and various odd items.

Lin Zheyu would look without buying, and whenever he saw someone selling manuals, he would squat down and inquire carefully.

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