410: Improve again

Xu Sanyan might not be worthy of the title of Great Master of Formations, but it would certainly not be an exaggeration for him to call himself proficient.

The Soul-Gathering Life-Preserving Grand Formation encompasses countless principles; once he fully comprehends it, most Formations in the world will pose no difficulty for him.

Even though he has not fully comprehended it yet, he has grasped three or four tenths of it, which is enough to surpass most Formation Revered Masters in the world.

Moreover, he plans to improve again recently, and he believes he will comprehend more key points.

He had a preliminary plan in his mind, but still needed to refine the details; there was no need to rush, he could plan slowly.

Magistrate Yu Huaisheng, seeing him lost in thought, dared not disturb him. He glanced at the Revered Master's corpse on the ground, feeling even more nervous. He didn't know why this person had come, but he guessed that his wife's brother's disappearance might be related to him.

Xu Sanyan came back to his senses, glanced at the two, and then with a thought, two demonic seeds condensed in the Void Realm and instantly imprinted themselves on Magistrate Yu Huaisheng and his wife's heads, causing their eyes to immediately show a bewildered expression.

After they slowly recovered, Xu Sanyan instructed, "From today onwards, I am your clan brother. I went up the mountain years ago to learn from a Revered Master, and today I have returned after completing my studies, coming to visit my elder brother."

"Uh..." Magistrate Yu Huaisheng's face showed a difficult expression upon hearing this.

"Is there a problem?" Xu Sanyan tilted his head.

"There's a slight problem. I lost my father when I was young and have no relatives. My only elderly mother also passed away the year before last. Many people know about this, so I'm afraid it can't be kept a secret."

"Then what do you suggest?"

Magistrate Yu Huaisheng pondered for a moment, "Young Master, you could condescend to act as my Junior Brother. My Revered Master had many Disciples during his lifetime, and after his death, the fellow Disciples went their separate ways and rarely contacted each other. Even if someone wanted to investigate, there would be no way to verify it. I expect this would be more secure."

Xu Sanyan slowly nodded, "Good."

Subsequently, Magistrate Yu Huaisheng informed Xu Sanyan of some details, including his Revered Master's name, past, and what he had learned, revealing everything without reservation.

From now on, Xu Sanyan had a new identity—Liang Yongzhuo.

According to Magistrate Yu Huaisheng, this person was the last Disciple his Revered Master took in during his lifetime, also an orphan, and had a good relationship with him. However, he died accidentally many years ago, and Magistrate Yu Huaisheng himself buried him.

Very few people knew about this, so the risk of exposure was further reduced.

With everything arranged, the people from the prefecture would still take a few days to arrive, leaving this interim period free, which was perfect for him to improve.

Xu Sanyan asked for a small room, moved in, and began to seclude himself after instructing everyone not to disturb him.

During this seclusion, he planned to first enhance his comprehension of the Soul-Gathering Life-Preserving Grand Formation, and then use the remaining tan milk.

With a thought, the panel in his eyes appeared:

[Xu Sanyan]

[Age — 25 / 1800]

[Realm — Soul Refinement Realm (Perfection)]

[Cultivation Technique — Duo Dao Qi Yuan Scripture (Perfection)]

[Techniques — "Subduing the Mind Monkey Art" (Perfection), Soaring Wind Manipulation Technique (Perfection). Soul Condensation Technique (Perfection). Lu Family Refining Spirit Strength (Perfection). Purple Mountain Heart Planting Art (Perfection). Na Hun Cun Ming Great Formation Detailed Explanation (Perfection)...]

[Demonic Transformation — Dog Demon (1.3%)]

[Racial Talent — Vigilance]

[Skills — Perfect Stance (Perfection). Three Tigers Subduing Dragon Saber (Perfection). Horse Appraisal Technique (Perfection)...]

[Qi — 530]

The panel showed no changes, except that he had aged another year. Time truly passed quickly.

He took out Spirit Stones and absorbed them, and the "Qi" on the panel increased little by little.

With his current cultivation, he absorbed Spirit Stones extremely quickly; in the blink of an eye, a handful of Spirit Stones in his hand turned into powder and scattered.

A day and a night passed, and his "Qi" had accumulated over two thousand points. With a slight movement of his mind, he clicked on the plus sign next to "Na Hun Cun Ming Great Formation Detailed Explanation," and instantly, a vast amount of insights surged in.

Xu Sanyan's face turned pale, and then he focused on absorbing them with undivided attention.

Half a day passed, and the sun outside was bright. A ray of light penetrated the window paper and shone on Xu Sanyan's tightly closed eyes. He slowly opened them now.

His mind was momentarily blank, then it cleared, and he carefully savored this improvement, which undoubtedly elevated his comprehension of the Dao of Formations to a new level.

"Someone, prepare a bath."

"Yes." The maid standing outside immediately began to prepare.

Soon, a half-human-tall wooden tub was carried in, filled with hot water.

He left half of the remaining seven to eight jin of tan milk and poured the rest into the wooden tub. Watching the steaming clear water gradually turn milky white, he then tiptoed in.

"Hmm~"

Xu Sanyan trembled violently. Every time he used the tan milk, there was a feeling of comfort from the inside out, as if a young girl's slender, fair hands were caressing every inch of hair on his body. That static-like sensation was truly enjoyable.

This made him recall the Chieftain's Wife from back then. If he had to say among so many women, the one he couldn't forget the most was the Chieftain's Wife. This woman not only had many tricks but also understood men's thoughts extremely well, which truly made one linger.

She was truly a rare plaything.

The tan milk in the tub was slowly absorbed, and the milky white gradually became transparent.

Xu Sanyan simply tilted his head back and drank the remaining tan milk in one gulp. He could clearly feel a burning hot current surging down his esophagus into his stomach.

Then it spread to his internal organs, beginning to refine Impurities and enhance the strength of his internal organs.

"Thump, thump, thump..."

Xu Sanyan could clearly hear his own violent heartbeat, and blood flowed through his veins, making a "whooshing" sound like a great river.

His fair and handsome face was now flushed red, and steam seemed to rise from his head, dampening the tips of his hair.

"Inhale..."

"Exhale..."

Xu Sanyan gasped for air, his chest rising and falling rapidly, his thick arms bulging with veins, and the burning sensation in his body grew even more intense.

Suddenly,

"Bang!!"

The wooden tub burst, and clear water splashed everywhere, cutting deep holes in the wall like sharp blades. The wooden window was simply torn to shreds, and the sunlight from outside shone directly in.

"Oh, how is Uncle?"

The County Magistrate's Wife's voice came from outside. Xu Sanyan opened his eyes, and their gazes met. The County Magistrate's Wife was peering inside through the broken window.

The scene paused for a moment. Xu Sanyan stood naked on the ground, water droplets slowly dripping along his muscular body. His knotted muscles were clearly defined, and a powerful masculine aura rushed forth.

The County Magistrate's Wife seemed to be stunned, standing still and at a loss. Her eyes gradually moved from his face to his lower body, and her face instantly flushed red.

"What are you looking at?"

Xu Sanyan's expression remained unchanged. He shook his body to dry off the water droplets, then picked up the clothes nearby and felt them; they were already damp.

"Uh... Uncle, don't rush. Your sister-in-law will get you a new set of clothes right away." The County Magistrate's Wife, very perceptive, turned and left, though her steps were a little flustered.

The maid following behind her never dared to look up, keeping her head bowed. They knew this person was the Revered Master's Junior Brother, so they were extremely respectful.

Xu Sanyan watched her retreating back and secretly curled his lips. The demonic seed entering their bodies would not affect their personalities; it would only leave a thought in their minds, making them more obedient. The greater the difference in cultivation between the two sides, the stronger this control would be.

For example, the County Magistrate and his wife were merely at the early stage of the Mystic Path Realm, probably barely stepping into it. Xu Sanyan could order them to offer themselves, and they wouldn't hesitate in the slightest.

But unfortunately, that County Magistrate's Wife was a bit ugly, and he didn't fancy her, which made this identity a waste.

Soon, the County Magistrate's Wife came with clothes, and there were no maids accompanying her.

Xu Sanyan saw through her little scheme but did not let her have her way. He put on his clothes in front of her and casually asked, "Have the people from the prefecture not arrived yet?"

The County Magistrate's Wife didn't know what she was thinking; her eyes were practically melting, completely unresponsive to Xu Sanyan's words. Her gaze kept restlessly darting around, focusing particularly on certain key areas.