349: Wearing it is the same as not making progress

“What is this…?”

Xu Sanyan curiously examined it, taking it out of his mouth, not knowing if it was covered in her saliva.

If it wasn’t, he wouldn’t want it.

As the golden orb was spit out, Zuoqiu Zhen’s face visibly paled, seemingly having expended a great deal of energy.

“This object is the condensation of my Divine Soul. It will temporarily remain in your hands as a restraint. Once the matter is resolved, I will take it back. Are you at ease?”

Xu Sanyan took it with both hands and examined it closely, feeling deeply curious. She could actually separate her Divine Soul from her body; he wondered what kind of method this was.

Although Xu Sanyan was in the Soul Refinement Realm, he did not possess legendary techniques such as “Divine Soul leaving the body” or “Soul wandering beyond the heavens.”

Cultivating the Divine Soul in the Soul Refinement Realm was ultimately just preparation for breaking through to the He Dao Realm.

The so-called He Dao Realm means that Refining Essence, Qi, and Soul Refining are all at Perfection, perfectly integrated, and one can then sense the Heavenly Dao in the ethereal void, attempting to Breakthrough to the He Dao Realm.

“Refining Essence” refers to the three realms before the Heavenly Human Realm: Refining Essence, Inner Energy, and Heavenly Human, which belong to the Mortal category.

And “Qi” refers to Foundation Establishment and Mystic Path Realm, Cultivating magical power and finding one’s own Dao, which are the backbone of the Cultivation world.

As for “Soul Refining,” it is also the literal meaning: Cultivating the Divine Soul.

Divine Soul techniques are strange and difficult to guard against, and among them, the Lu Family’s reputation is the most prominent. Xu Sanyan’s Lu Family Refining Spirit Strength has helped him a lot along the way.

“This thing… how did you take it out?” Xu Sanyan raised an eyebrow, looking at her.

“Want to learn? I’ll teach you.” Zuoqiu Zhen smiled wearily.

“Tsk, never mind.”

Xu Sanyan put away the golden orb, accepting her terms, and then spoke again,

“Oh, you also promised me ten Soul Crystals earlier. When will you give them to me?”

“After the matter is concluded, along with the latter half of the Soul-Gathering Life-Preserving Grand Formation, I will give them to you.”

Xu Sanyan nodded in agreement, “Good, then it’s settled.”

“Mm.”

Zuoqiu Zhen pushed open the window and jumped out. As her skirt fluttered, a pair of fair, strong thighs were revealed, with light blue veins making them appear even whiter and more striking.

Xu Sanyan squinted, rubbing his chin, then turned and pushed open the door, waving to Wang Zixuan in the distance,

“Mr. Lin, what’s wrong?” Wang Zixuan walked over quickly.

Xu Sanyan grabbed her hand, pulled her into his embrace, and with a flick of his sleeve, the wooden door slammed shut with a “bang.”

“I’m really worked up right now…”

“Mm~~~”

In the garden,

Lin Fan had just tidied up and walked out of the room. Seeing this scene, he immediately felt awkward, lowering his head, not knowing where to look. Finally, his gaze fell on Spring Plum’s calves beside him.

After thinking about it, he felt it was inappropriate and hurriedly looked at the sky.

“Hehe,”

Spring Plum covered her mouth and chuckled. She had never encountered such a shy Cultivator. She whispered, “Young Master, if you want to look, just look.”

“Uh, I’ll go for a walk.”

Being caught peeking made Lin Fan very embarrassed, and hearing the faint “slurping” sounds made him even more flustered.

Although he was still a virgin, he wasn’t completely ignorant. He hadn’t eaten pork, but he had seen pigs run. He knew what that sound was.

…

The next evening,

Xu Sanyan sat in the stone pavilion in the courtyard, watching the lingering glow of the sky, knowing that the time was almost here.

Behind him, Lin Fan stood like a wooden stake. Xu Sanyan had sat for the entire afternoon, and Lin Fan had stood for the entire afternoon.

Xu Sanyan suddenly asked, “Do you like men or women?”

“Ah?” Lin Fan was startled, “Are you asking me?”

“Otherwise, is there anyone else here?” Xu Sanyan slightly tilted his gaze, glancing at him.

Lin Fan whispered, “Of course I like women.”

“Then why did you kick Spring Plum out of your room last night?”

“Uh…”

Lin Fan then realized that none of these matters had escaped the Saint’s eyes.

“Brother, you don’t know, but I have already pledged my life to Zuoqiu Yi, the seventh of the Huai Lake Seven Heroes. How could I meet privately with another? Such an act would surely let her down.”

“Tsk…”

Xu Sanyan pouted, “Just for fun, why take it seriously? It’s something only heaven, earth, you, and I know. Don’t worry, I won’t say anything.”

Lin Fan lowered his head and remained silent, clearly disagreeing with Xu Sanyan’s words in his heart, but not wanting to contradict him directly, he could only keep quiet.

“Besides, you could have worn a fish bladder. If you wear it, it’s like you didn’t go in.”

“Ah?” Lin Fan didn’t understand.

Xu Sanyan picked up his teacup and took a sip. Just as he was about to impart some useful knowledge to him, the sky completely darkened at that moment.

Suddenly,

Faint dark red lights flickered across the Inner city, like streaks of flowing light weaving through the Void Realm, forming a complex and vast network that covered the entire city.

Xu Sanyan suddenly stood up, watching the flowing light on the brick walls. He knew the time had come; Zuoqiu Zhen had already begun to act.

Columns of light suddenly erupted from various parts of the Inner city, their fiery red colors soaring into the sky, illuminating the night of Qianqiu City as if it were dusk.

Xu Sanyan counted them: there were thirty-six.

Lin Fan’s pupils reflected the red light in the sky, and he softly murmured, “What’s happening…”

“Follow me.” Xu Sanyan carried the secret realm fruit on his back and walked into the distance.

Lin Fan snapped out of it and followed closely behind.

At this moment, the Inner city was in chaos, with countless shouts and exclamations mixed together. For the first time, Xu Sanyan felt that the Wang Family actually had so many people.

“What’s wrong?”

“Why did the Formation activate?”

“Is an enemy attacking?”

“Not sure, quickly go report to the Family Head.”

“…”

Xu Sanyan listened to the chaotic noise, avoided the Wang Family disciples along the way, and walked towards the ancestral hall.

Red lights illuminated everywhere in the Inner city. Xu Sanyan knew these were Formation patterns, countless patterns covering the entire Inner city, and the thirty-six columns of light soaring into the sky formed the Formation eyes.

And the Formation base was the entire Inner city!

What a grand feat!

Xu Sanyan felt admiration.

He now had some understanding of Formations, no longer a clueless novice, which allowed him to better perceive the profundity of this grand Formation.

This Formation was not only for supporting the Eighth Generation Old Ancestor; it should also have a protective function. A single Formation with multiple uses, truly worthy of being a Formation created by four Immortals working together.

But even such a grand Formation was still deemed insignificant in Zuoqiu Zhen’s words.

Of course, what she looked down upon was not the Formation itself, but the Wang Family.

Xu Sanyan stopped, quickly concealed his aura, and hid behind a tree. Lin Fan followed suit, only emerging from behind the tree after several Wang Family disciples had walked away.

Lin Fan felt uncomfortable all over, feeling like a thief taking advantage of a fire. This made him very uneasy.

He thought of himself as someone who had always acted honorably and uprightly. When had he ever done something so against his conscience?

Xu Sanyan noticed, thought for a moment, and turned back to say, “Zuoqiu Yi’s older sister needs this grand Formation to extend her life.”

Lin Fan instantly trembled all over, and his voice became excited, “Then what are we waiting for? Let’s hurry up!!”

“Tsk…” Xu Sanyan pouted.

Dumb simp,

Pah.