The torment and terror they experienced were beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

When his cultivation level dropped to the peak of the Grandmaster realm, Zhu Wushi felt both relieved and puzzled.

Having realized the problem, it was very likely that it stemmed from his own "Absorption Technique".

It should be noted that there is only one step between the Grandmaster Realm Perfection and the Celestial Realm Early Stage.

However, the differences between them are enormous.

Putting everything else aside, the sheer increase in lifespan for those in the Celestial Realm is enough to drive anyone crazy.

Now that the throne of the Ming Dynasty is within reach, how could Zhu Wushi, with his ambition, possibly...

After that, Zhu Wushi secretly captured some martial artists in the capital who had reached the Innate Realm, hoping to plunder their power in order to figure out what was wrong with his "Absorption Technique".

Even now, Zhu Wushi has not felt any problems with his "Absorption Technique".

On the contrary, all the power plundered through this "Absorption Technique" was accumulated in the dantian and meridians, giving the feeling that the dantian and meridians were about to be stretched open.

"Could it be that before reaching the Celestial Realm, the Absorption Technique relies on absorbing the power of others, but to enter the Celestial Realm, one needs to break through on their own?"

Once this thought appeared, it lingered in Zhu Wushi's mind.

The more Zhu thought about it, the more reasonable he felt this situation was.

At that moment, Zhu Wushi suddenly thought of Chu Qinghe.

"No, after I ascend the throne, I must determine what exactly is wrong with my health."

After thinking it over, Zhu Wushi took a deep breath and began to regulate his internal energy again.

An hour later, as Zhu Wushi's complexion returned to normal, he got up and opened the secret passage connecting the secret chamber to the back forest of the Dragon Guard Manor.

After quietly disposing of all the corpses in the secret room, they opened the door and went outside.

The next day.

End of Chen Shi

In the midst of the bright sunlight, Chu Qinghe leaned lazily against the stone table, holding a wooden carving that contained Yan Shisan's power in one hand. He slowly guided the power within into his body to refine it. At the same time, Chu Qinghe's gaze fell on the smiling Jellyfish Yin Ji in the courtyard.

I couldn't help but want to laugh.

Of the three women, Shui Mu Yin Ji is arguably the most docile, but Chu Qinghe has to admit that Shui Mu Yin Ji is also the most adept at creating mischief.

Previously, I thought of using the "Divine Water Technique" to enhance my abilities, but now I've even thought of using sword intent for role-playing.

Even someone as knowledgeable as Chu Qinghe hadn't thought of this idea, yet Shui Mu Yin Ji did.

I must say, playing with Jellyfish Yin Princess does add a lot of novelty.

Because Chu Qinghe and Shuimu Yinji had been having so much fun last night, they didn't rest until early in the morning.

Just as Chu Qinghe changed his position, from sitting by the stone table to lying in a hammock, cultivating while basking in the sun, Qu Feiyan, Xiao Zhao, and Lin Shiyin, who had gone out to buy groceries, returned to the courtyard carrying their vegetable baskets.

After putting the things back in the kitchen, Qu Feiyan immediately rushed to Chu Qinghe's side.

"Young master."

Upon hearing the sound, Chu Qinghe yawned, then slowly opened his eyes and looked at Qu Feiyan, asking, "What?"

Qu Feiyan chuckled and said, "Young Master, it's been a long time since you wrote a new storybook. When are you going to write one?"

When asked by Qu Feiyan, Chu Qinghe rolled his eyes and said, "It depends on my mood. I don't want to think about it right now."

Having spent two months traveling, enduring daily hardships, poor diet, and restless sleep, Chu Qinghe was finally back and should have been relaxing. He had no interest in writing any stories.

Upon hearing this, Qu Feiyan's face fell, and she said, "No way! It's been almost three months since I've seen any new stories you've written, Young Master."

When Qu Feiyan went out to buy groceries, she passed by Tangji Bookstore. Although she had made a prior agreement, the bookstore owner did not call out to Qu Feiyan in front of Lin Shiyin and Xiao Zhao.

Even now, Qu Feiyan can't forget the resentment in the eyes of the shopkeeper in the main house.

Qu Feiyan felt as if she had done something that would anger both heaven and man and offended everyone.

Chu Qinghe said lazily, "Still thinking about reading storybooks? Didn't you see that Shiyin is almost at the Innate Realm? Don't blame me for not reminding you, if Shiyin's cultivation catches up with yours, don't ask me for help when you get beaten up next time Yaoyue comes back."

Upon hearing this, Qu Feiyan's expression froze.

He then turned to look at Lin Shiyin beside him, his mind racing as he understood Chu Qinghe's meaning perfectly.

Xiao Zhao and Qu Feiyan both majored in the Yihua Palace's "Mingyu Gong" and "Yihua Jieyu", while Lin Shiyin majored in Dongfang Bubai's "Sunflower Manual".

The different cultivation methods and martial arts practiced by the three women led to them being automatically categorized into the two sides of Dongfang Bubai and Yaoyue.

Given Yaoyue's aloof nature, if she discovers that Lin Shiyin's cultivation has surpassed hers, Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao's lives will be unimaginable.

I'm afraid they'll be beaten three times a day, and they won't be able to get a peaceful rest at night.

Thinking of this, Qu Feiyan trembled involuntarily. She stopped talking about asking Chu Qinghe to write the story and instead went to the side to cultivate diligently.

Seeing this, Chu Qinghe let out a soft "humph" and closed his eyes again, quietly feeling the rapid increase of true energy in his body.

(End of this chapter)