I would like to learn a martial art that can strengthen the waist!

Lanyue City, top of the Moon Gathering Pagoda.

Situ Piaomiao, dressed in a moon-white palace gown, sat in the main seat with an elegant posture.

Her phoenix eyes, usually dignified and indifferent, were now so gloomy they could drip water, staring fixedly at Yue Qingyao opposite her.

"Junior Sister, your Nascent Soul is damaged and your Qi is chaotic. What on earth happened?"

Yue Qingyao's face was as pale as paper, her breath shallow. Her once cold, Immortal-like temperament was replaced by exhaustion and deathly stillness.

She kept her lips tightly sealed, saying nothing.

That encounter was the greatest humiliation of her life; she could not utter a single word of it.

Seeing that she did not wish to talk more, Situ Piaomiao did not press further, only sighing: "Very well, since you have returned safely, just focus on recuperating."

Yue Qingyao shook her head, her deathly still eyes brimming with cold hatred.

"Senior Sister, my Nascent Soul Foundation has been shaken. I must immediately enter closed-door Cultivation, which will take at least a few years, or even decades."

Her voice hoarse, she paused, "Before I enter closed-door Cultivation, I have one request."

"What is it?"

"If there is an opportunity, help me keep an eye on someone."

Yue Qingyao pointed like a sword, her pale fingertips tracing in the air. As her magical power surged, the appearance and aura of a young man were clearly outlined.

He had a handsome face, a calm demeanor, and deep eyes. It was Lin Yuan.

However, the moment that unique aura of Lin Yuan spread out—

"Crack!"

With a crisp sound, the white jade teacup in Situ Piaomiao's hand was unconsciously crushed into powder!

A bone-chilling killing intent, like a tangible cold current, swept across the entire top of the pagoda, as if the air itself had frozen!

"You... know this person?" Situ Piaomiao's voice was as cold as Nine Nether ice, each word carrying murderous intent.

After returning to Lanyue City, she had immediately gone to her secret chamber.

The scene before her had almost caused her Dao Heart to collapse!

The secret treasury she had hidden underground in Lanyue City had been emptied!

Not only that, the High-Grade Spirit Stones stored in her bedroom's secret chamber, along with her greatest secret, had all vanished!

In her rage, she used the Sect's backtracking Secret Technique and finally captured a wisp of the intruder's aura.

That aura was exactly the same as the one Yue Qingyao had just conjured!

The Divine Soul contract Yue Qingyao had signed with Lin Yuan prevented her from revealing any specific information, and she could not borrow the hands of others to take revenge, so she could only plant a seed in this obscure way.

"Regarding the detailed information about this person, I... cannot say much." Constrained by the Divine Soul contract, Yue Qingyao shook her head, "But he is definitely not a good person; he is calculating and ruthless. With Senior Sister's ability, it should not be difficult to find out his background."

"Do not worry, Junior Sister." Situ Piaomiao restrained her killing intent, her face returning to its indifferent, calm state, though a storm brewed in the depths of her eyes, "I will personally keep an eye on this person."

She was already gnashing her teeth in hatred.

The treasury being stolen was secondary; the most critical thing was that the two items she had hidden in the secret chamber were her lifeline!

One was her Revered Master's personal diary, which contained the secret of the dao seed in her body. Once exposed, she would be doomed!

The other was a piece of Immortal flesh!

That was the most critical item she had prepared for her breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Stage; it was her future path!

These two things must never be revealed!

Therefore, that little thief must die!

Just then, a streak of fire pierced through the Restriction, turning into a sound transmission talisman that hovered before Yue Qingyao.

She probed it with her Divine Sense, her brows furrowed.

"Master, a celestial phenomenon has appeared in the direction of Black Stone City. Seven-colored light covers a hundred miles, and Sword Qi shoots into the sky. It seems... someone is condensing a Nascent Soul!"

...

Black Stone City, Tingfeng Courtyard.

Lin Yuan walked out of the mist-shrouded hot spring, his upper body bare, and casually draped a robe over himself.

He raised his hand and rubbed his lower back seemingly unintentionally, a wry smile appearing on his face.

Even with the Physical Body of the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, he could not withstand such high-intensity consumption.

Some time ago, to farm attribute points, he had bitterly cultivated a hundred times in a month and a half with that madwoman Yue Qingyao, which had almost drained him dry.

Having finally recovered, last night he had spent the whole night discussing the value of Medicinal Pills with that vixen Su Meiniang.

At this moment, he only felt his waist aching, his legs weak, and he felt a bit floaty when walking.

"This won't do, this body is still too weak." Lin Yuan's eyes became firm, "With such a large family business, the number of spiritual fields that need watering will only increase in the future. If this Physical Body cannot keep up with the speed of career development, that won't do. I must find a top-tier Body Cultivator technique to properly temper it; otherwise, where is the dignity of being the head of the household?"

He did have a Body Cultivator technique in his possession, which he had originally chosen for Han Shuang, but it was too ordinary and could not satisfy his current needs.

"Old Monster Xuanyin has lived for over a thousand years; he must have good things in his possession."

Thinking of this, he did not hesitate, tidied his clothes, and pushed the door open to leave.

Just as he arrived at Gu Zheng's small courtyard, he saw that she had already successfully exited closed-door Cultivation, with Old Ancestor Xuan Yin beside her, looking gratified and grinning from ear to ear.

At this moment, Gu Zheng's aura had changed drastically.

She was still wearing a plain dress and stood tall, the sharp Sword Qi around her completely restrained. She was like a peerless divine weapon hidden in its sheath, majestic without showing it, possessing the demeanor of a Grandmaster who stood like a deep pool and a lofty mountain.

Seeing Lin Yuan, Gu Zheng stepped forward quickly, the ice in her cold phoenix eyes instantly melting, leaving only tenderness and gratitude.

"Lin Yuan..." She just started to speak, but an apologetic and shy look appeared on her face, "I'm sorry, I... the Heart Demon Tribulation was too fierce, and I couldn't withstand it, so I used that silver thunder bamboo leaf you gave me."

That was the first gift he had given her, a token of love. Having used it up like that, she was full of guilt.

Lin Yuan smiled, stepped forward, reached out to flick her perky nose, and said ambiguously in a low voice: "Silly girl, that thing was meant for you to use. Besides, trading a leaf for a Nascent Soul Stage Dao Companion, this is a huge profit for me. If you really feel bad, you... must properly repay me in the future."

A single sentence filled Gu Zheng's heart with warmth and shyness, her pretty face flushed red, and her eyes grew slightly hot.

She solemnly bowed to Lin Yuan: "I was able to successfully step into the Nascent Soul Stage this time, all thanks to you. Such great kindness, I have no way to repay..."

"It just so happens that I do have something I would like to ask you and the Old Ancestor to help with." Lin Yuan took the opportunity to speak, looking at Old Ancestor Xuan Yin with a sincere expression.

"What is it? As long as I can do it, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!" Gu Zheng's tone was resolute.

Old Ancestor Xuan Yin, who was standing by, stroked his beard and laughed: "Little Friend Lin, if you have any needs, just say it! Oh, that's right, I have already given the order that from now on, you are the Supreme Guest Elder of my Yin Corpse Sect, with the same status as me!"

With Lin Yuan's Alchemy skills, any Sect would grant him such status, not to mention that whether the Yin Corpse Sect could soar into the sky depended entirely on him.

He did not stand on ceremony and said directly: "Junior has recently encountered a Bottleneck in Cultivation and feels that the strength of my Physical Body cannot keep up with the advancement of my Cultivation. I would like to find a profound Body Cultivator technique to study, I wonder..."

"Hahahaha! I thought it was some big deal! So it's this!"

He laughed heartily, the wrinkles on his face smoothing out, "In my early years, besides studying the corpse path, I was most proud of this Physical Body! Although there are few Body Cultivators in my Yin Corpse Sect, after so many years of accumulation, I do have high-grade Body Cultivator techniques!"

A terrifying light erupted in Old Ancestor Xuan Yin's eyes, his tone carrying endless pride.

"This technique is called "Asura Demonic Body"! Although it is incomplete, it is enough for you to use! I have only comprehended the surface of it, yet it is enough to run rampant among Cultivators of the same rank!"

"Body Cultivator techniques, while they can enhance combat power, do not waste too much time on them; you should still focus on Spell Cultivator!"

As he spoke, he flipped his palm, and a pitch-black, ancient-looking Jade Slip, made of a material that was neither gold nor jade, appeared in his palm.

Lin Yuan was overjoyed inwardly but remained calm on the surface, respectfully taking the Jade Slip, and said in a deep voice: "Many thanks for the generous gift, Senior!"

Probing it with his Divine Sense, a vast, magnificent, and profound technique formula instantly surged into his mind.

Just the general outline at the beginning made his mind shake violently, as if he saw a god and demon standing between heaven and earth, creating the world in Chaos, and a Physical Body that could shake the Laws of heaven and earth with sheer force!

Good stuff! This was absolutely good stuff!

Lin Yuan suppressed the excitement in his heart, cupped his fists to Old Ancestor Xuan Yin and Gu Zheng: "Junior has gained some insights and would like to return immediately for closed-door Cultivation to study it, so I will take my leave first!"

After saying this, he turned and left, his pace even lighter. Seeing his impatient look, Gu Zheng and Old Ancestor Xuan Yin looked at each other and smiled.