Chapter 40: Refining Qi Realm Third Heaven!

  The Star-Picking Pavilion was cold and quiet, with hardly anyone in sight.

  It's not surprising, as the young masters of Tangmen came here to buy secret skill manuals, and after getting them, they won't come back for a long time. Especially now is the most critical moment for family merits, no one wants to spend precious merits to buy books.

  Sun Aunt seemed to be always in the library, seeing Qin Yun come over to greet her, a rare smile on her old face: "You're not bad, I guess I didn't misjudge you."

  "What are you going to buy this time? Greed will not bring satisfaction, and cultivation must be done step by step!"

  Qin Yun hastily explained: "Grandma Sun, I'm not here to buy books. I have a gift for you."

  In the Foreign Affairs Hall, this cold-faced and warm-hearted Old Lady Sun was probably the best person to Qin Yun. If Qin Yun hadn't learned the Thousand Mile Divine Movement Technique she recommended, he might not be standing here alive today.

  He presented the snow wolf skin he had prepared beforehand.

  This snow-white thick and pure fur without any impurities was stripped from the Snow Wolf King, although it's not complete, but it's big enough to make a fur coat or cloak.

  "Sun Auntie was very discerning, and at a glance, she saw the origin of the wolf skin: 'Such a large snow wolf skin is rarely seen, only the Ice Snow Wolf King has it. Did you kill a demon beast?'"

  Qin Yun didn't hide it either, and humbly said: "I'm just lucky!"

  "It's not luck that can kill an Ice Snow Wolf King..." Madam Sun glanced at Qin Yun: "Since you're sincere in showing filial piety to Granny, I'll accept this gift."

  She paused for a moment, then continued: "You shouldn't be proud either. Now there are not a few outer sect disciples who have advanced to the third heaven of the Qi Refining Realm, and in the martial hall, there is even a fourth heaven. This time's task was delayed by you, so you need to work hard to make up for it."

  Qin Yun nodded: "I will try my best!"

  Grandma Sun was very satisfied with his attitude: "In the future, if you encounter any small problems in your practice, you can come and ask me. Grandma's place is very quiet, and I also want someone to accompany me to chat."

  Qin Yun was overjoyed at once, this Snow Wolf King skin was really worth it!

  This old lady Sun is in charge of guarding the Xue Xing Lou library, and on the surface, she seems to have an ordinary identity in the Outer Affairs Hall, but she even dares to call the master Qin Wu Jiu by his name, so naturally she has her own backing.

  Having a master of this innate realm willing to offer free guidance is absolutely a wonderful thing that countless people dream of!

  "Grandma, it's just right, I have a question for you!"

  The old lady couldn't help but roll her eyes, picked up the rattan cane and knocked Qin Yun's head: "You little brat... this wolf skin is really hard to get, what's wrong with you, just ask!"

  Qin Yun smiled and quickly raised his own question.

  After three months of hard training in the mountains, Qin Yun was only one step away from reaching the third heaven of the Qi Refining Realm, with only one important acupoint left to be opened.

  And he was stuck in this crucial position, without anyone pointing the way, although there was a small universe that could simulate and deduce, but ultimately couldn't get to the point, so he couldn't complete the final breakthrough.

  This was a major difficulty for Qin Yun, but Sun Auntie was no ordinary person and immediately pointed out the key to solving it upon hearing it.

  After listening for a few words, Qin Yun suddenly felt enlightened.

  He also disregarded the fact that this was the Xuanxinglou library and sat down cross-legged on the spot, closing his eyes to circulate the intense Heart Method.

  Gathered dan Tian true energy condensed into seven true fires that rushed straight to the Wu pulse, his majestic true energy churned like a tidal wave inside his body, and fifty-nine acupoints on his hands, feet, and other parts of his body trembled simultaneously, forming a small heavenly cycle.

  It was only the third cycle of the Small Heavenly Cycle that encountered an obstacle, which was the last meridian that had not been penetrated. Qin Yun controlled the true fire flame to rush towards this last stronghold!

  Boom!

  His whole body shook, the blocked meridians burst open under the impact of the flame flow, and the true energy directly penetrated the acupoints. The third cycle of the Small Heavenly Circuit was completed!

  Under the stimulation of the air machine, Qin Yun suddenly stood up straight.

  His entire skeletal system emitted a dense explosive sound as the true energy circulated, his body suddenly expanded by a circle, and his clothes fluttered automatically without wind, the scattered invisible aura even lifted the papers and pens on the nearby desk!

  Refining Qi Realm Third Heaven!

  Qin Yun couldn't help but burst into a loud laugh, his heart filled with uncontainable joy.

  "Hmm!"

  A cold snort came from beside him, like a bucket of ice water poured over his slightly feverish head.

  Qin Yun came to and only then remembered that he was in the Star-Picking Pavilion, with Sun Shangshu standing beside him. He had been too carried away just now.

  "Alright, now you can get out of here!" Old Lady Sun tapped her cane on the ground and said gruffly, "Don't come bothering me again unless it's absolutely necessary."

  Although she said so, she was still shocked in her heart.

  It was just a few words of guidance, but Qin Yun actually broke through on the spot by circulating his Qi, which showed that his power had accumulated to the point where he only needed one more step to reach the door, and his martial arts talent was excellent!

  "Thanks for the advice, Grandma!" Qin Yun smiled awkwardly and quickly rolled away: "I'll come visit you again next time!"

  He clearly understood why Sun was angry. Just now he said that he would work hard by himself, but the result was that he advanced on the spot, which had a strong suspicion of being slapped in the face.

  Although grandma said she wouldn't bother with him, staying here would be really annoying.

  "Little rascal!"

  Watching Qin Yun hastily retreat and disappear at the stairs, Sun Auntie couldn't help but laugh and scold him with a tone that revealed a few hints of an elder's doting on a younger one.

  Leaving Xīng xīng lóu, Qín yún arrived at the last destination of Mù yáng dào - Dān yào táng.

  At the entrance of Dan Yao Tang, he was stopped by two guards.

  Dan Medicine Hall and Xing Hall are also free from idle people, especially men are strictly prohibited, because most of the Dan Medicine Hall are women.

  Without Tong Kou's permission, young men like Qin Yun were absolutely not allowed in.

  However, Qin Yun didn't think of going in to take a look at the Dan Medicine Hall. He took out a ten-tael silver note and handed it over: "Outer Affairs Hall Qin Yun, I have business with Outer Dan Medicine Hall's Qin Mingzhu, please trouble yourself to pass on the message!"

  Tan Medicine Hall Qin Yun was here for the first time, but he had heard about the rules of this place.

  As long as you bribe the guard, it's not possible to let people in, but passing on a message is no problem.

  As expected, the female warrior skillfully took Qin Yun's silver note and said in a rough tone: "You wait here for a moment!"

  Qin Yun didn't have to wait for long, less than half a stick of incense time, Qin Mingzhu walked out from inside.

  "Brother Qin Yun!"

  Qin Mingzhu's face was full of surprised smiles, her eyes shining with an unusual light, making her look even more spirited and charming!

  She involuntarily ran a few steps forward, then slowed down her pace with a blush on her face under the ambiguous gaze of two guards.

  "This isn't a place for conversation," Qin Yun smiled and said: "Ming Zhu sister, when you're free, want to go out with me?"

  Qin Mingzhu nodded shyly.

  Just as the two were about to leave together, a pleasant and moving voice suddenly came from beside them: "Mingzhu sister, are you leaving without introducing me?"

  Qin Yun turned his head and saw a woman in a green skirt walking out of the Dan Medicine Hall.

  She looked like she was eighteen or nineteen years old, with a slender and elegant figure, bright eyes, and a beautiful and dignified appearance, also a first-class beauty.

  The woman's face was filled with a subtle smile as she gazed at Qin Yun with a hint of curiosity and scrutiny in her eyes.

  Qin Yun looked at him with a few points of familiarity, but couldn't remember where he had seen him before.

  "Sister Fang..." Qin Mingzhu's pretty face turned even redder, like a child caught doing something naughty.

  She glanced at Qin Yun quickly and said in a low voice: "This is Qin Yun, who is from the same hometown as me."

  A woman with the surname Fang smiled and said: "So he's the one you've been thinking about day and night..."

  "Sister Fang!" Qin Mingzhu's face turned red as if blood was about to drip from it, and she hastily interrupted the other person: "Don't be allowed to say that!"

  A woman with the surname Fang smiled jokingly and said: "Alright, I won't say anything else, I won't disturb you guys anymore!"

  She nodded at Qin Yun and turned around, floating away gracefully.

  Qin Yun suddenly remembered why he felt like he had seen the other person somewhere before.

  When he first arrived in Chencang City, he went to a weapon shop to buy an iron sword and met Qin Wenbing for the first time.

  And this Miss Fang was at that time together with Qin Wenbing!

  Qin Mingzhu told Qin Yun about the origin of this Fang surname woman.

  Her name is Fang Yi, only nineteen years old, but she is a mid-level alchemist in Dan Yao Tang. Her talent for alchemy is so impressive that even the master of the hall can't help but praise her, and she has a prominent position in Dan Yao Tang.

  Qin Mingzhu and she met unintentionally years ago.

  After getting to know each other, Fang Yi took great care of her and treated her like a sister, and also gave her a lot of guidance and help in refining the elixir.

  Three months ago, Qin Yun suddenly went to Manglongshan to guard the mine in winter, and Qin Mingzhu had been worried all along.

  Especially recently, several mines in the mountains were attacked and many young brothers were injured or killed. When Mu Yang heard the news, she became even more worried day and night.

  Also thanks to Fang Yi's consolation and comfort by her side.

  "It's a good thing you're okay, otherwise..." The girl's eyes were already getting red.

  Unconsciously, she had taken Qin Yun as her most reliable support.

  Seeing the girl being so concerned about him, Qin Yun's heart was moved and he couldn't help but reach out to gently hold Qin Mingzhu's hand.

  Her small hands were soft and boneless, smooth and warm like solidified cream, making one reluctant to let go.

  Qin Mingzhu's slender body trembled, and her pretty face was again covered with a dense layer of red clouds, but she did not resist.

  Two people walked slowly along the small path under Xiaoyugu Mountain, Qin Yun held a girl's hand for the first time in his life, and he wished this road would never end.

  But as the long road finally came to an end, and the sky gradually darkened, he reluctantly let go of Qin Mingzhu's small hand.

  "Let's go, we're going to Longqing Tavern!"

  Qin Mingzhu nodded.

  She suddenly remembered something, and her eyebrows slightly frowned as she said: "Qin Yun brother, I heard that Qin Wenbing has come out of the pass. I'm afraid he might not have good intentions towards you, so be careful!"

  Qin Wenbing has left the pass?

  Qin Yun smiled and said: "I know, I'm not afraid of him!"

  He now has the ability and confidence to face the difficulties ahead.

  Someone like Qin Wenbing is destined to be just a small stumbling block on the path of martial arts and swordsmanship!

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