Cave Abode Ruins

Qin Yan stripped off a complete tiger skin.

The tiger demon was already in excruciating pain and died, its eyes wide open before it died, but its soul had already been devoured by the Zheshen Ghost.

The soul of a tiger demon nearly made the Zheshen Ghost eat its fill!

The powerful soul energy is enough to greatly enhance his strength, but refining it will take some time.

Zhang Zheyuan and his companion stared at the massive, blood-soaked tiger carcass, their throats feeling dry.

Looking at Qin Yan, who was unharmed, she felt nothing but awe.

"The tiger demon's flesh and blood are also rare treasures; we can't waste them."

Qin Yan muttered to himself, and immediately lit a campfire. Fortunately, there was still some dry wood in the deserted temple.

If all else fails, the damaged building materials can be used to start a fire.

He immediately cut off a tiger leg, repeatedly refining the knife, and placed it beside the fire to roast.

"You two come and help out too, and we'll give you some tiger meat later!"

Qin Yan glanced at the two of them and said something indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zheyuan was overjoyed. "Thank you so much, senior!"

The two of them had also brought some seasonings in their packages, which they immediately offered up.

There were at least several dozen kilograms of meat roasting around the fire.

Sprinkling on some salt and spices, Qin Yan picked up the thick tiger leg and began to eat.

Tiger meat is very chewy.

The opponent's flesh and blood, having been tempered by vital energy, are considered highly nourishing.

After Qin Yan gave his permission, Zhang Zheyuan and the other man began to eat. As soon as they started eating, they felt a warm sensation rising in their stomachs.

After eating a small portion of the meat, they felt a surge of energy coursing through their bodies.

Not daring to be careless, he immediately activated his sect's internal cultivation technique and began refining the essence of the tiger's flesh and blood.

"One meal of meat is equivalent to more than ten days of cultivation."

Zhang Zheyuan awoke from his meditative state, and the changes in his body surprised and delighted him.

"Senior brother, my strength has improved quite a bit too!"

"The meat of this demonic tiger is truly miraculous."

Lu Yunyi was overjoyed.

"Thank you for the flesh and blood bestowed upon me, senior!"

Zhang Zheyuan expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

"No need to be so polite. It's getting late, you two should leave Misty Sword Mountain soon. This is not a place for you."

Qin Yan glanced at the rising sun and said something indifferently.

"This junior will depart with my junior sister now. Senior, please take care!"

Zhang Zheyuan knew that they were from two different worlds, and it would be impolite to stay any longer.

Without saying another word, he led his junior sister away from this perilous place.

Even after the person left, Qin Yan did not stop eating.

His stomach was like a bottomless pit.

The Great Five-Viscera Immortal Abode Technique was activated to its limit, frantically absorbing the essence of blood and flesh from the tiger meat.

This process lasted from dawn till dusk!

Among them, Qin Yan found an irregularly shaped inner core inside the tiger demon's corpse.

He could feel the immense vitality emanating from it.

It is the most essential part of the tiger demon's body.

"It's a pity I don't know how to refine pills; I'll have to go to the Demon-Suppressing Bureau to ask for help."

Qin Yan thoroughly enjoyed his meal today.

[Refining the tiger demon's flesh and blood increases maximum strength by 30]

[Refining the tiger demon's flesh and blood increases the maximum spirit level by 15]

[Refining the tiger demon's flesh and blood increases the speed cap by 10]

At this moment, Qin Yan's muscles were bulging, and his flesh was filled with a large amount of blood energy, making him appear full of vitality.

"I really did need to go out and gain some experience. That tiger demon saved me almost half a month of training!"

Qin Yan was very satisfied with the changes in himself.

"It's a pity, if only I had a spatial storage artifact."

Qin Yan frowned as he looked at the enormous tiger skin and the well-preserved tiger bones.

Suddenly, Qin Yan felt the Little Jade Turtle in his arms stir slightly.

This caused his expression to change, realizing that all the good fortune he had accumulated during this period had vanished.

"If all the good fortune has been used up, doesn't that mean the Jade Turtle can grant my wish?!"

Qin Yan's face lit up with joy.

Misty Sword Mountain is home to many spirits and monsters, and there is definitely more than just one tiger demon.

Hide the tiger skin and bones in a safe place.

Without further hesitation, Qin Yan slung his battle sword over his shoulder and headed into the depths of the mountains and forests.

Since learning the Qi-Reading Technique, and having grasped the Human Magnetic Field...

He was extremely perceptive of the changes in the world, and places in Misty Sword Mountain with abundant Heaven and Earth Origin Qi stood out in his eyes.

I had a vague intuition that heading to these places was the right thing to do.

Under the cover of night, the muddy, damp forest felt cold and deathly still, further compounded by the moonlight being obscured by dark clouds.

The entire forest seemed lifeless and utterly silent!

Swish!

Qin Yan bent his feet slightly and quickly climbed up a century-old tree next to him, appearing at the top of the tree in a flash.

"There's rising earth energy ahead; it should be a good place for cultivation."

Qin Yan had a strong intuition that that location might be the place he was looking for.

In an instant, he changed his Magnetic Field, lightly touched the branches with his feet, and ran forward as if he were nothing.

Like demonstrating unparalleled lightness skill, the person walked on leaves with effortless grace, as if treading on flat ground.

Soon, a bamboo dwelling nestled in the woods appeared before Qin Yan!

In the distance lies a pool of water, nestled against a sheer mountain wall!

Swish!

A spirit dressed in human clothes suddenly emerged from the bamboo dwelling!

"A weasel!"

Qin Yan knew there were evil spirits here, but he never expected it to be a weasel.

"Human, this is not a place for you. Please leave immediately!"

The weasel in front of me, about half the size of a human, was making human-like sounds, like a kind old woman!

As soon as he finished speaking, a number of weasels appeared from all directions, looking at Qin Yan with hostility in their eyes.

To have a grudge against something like a weasel.

They either wiped them out completely, or they faced endless retaliation.

"Threatening me!"

Qin Yan sneered, his whole body radiating an extremely cold and Sha Qi.

Crimson blood swirled around him, making him resemble a ferocious demon from the mortal realm.

As this aura emanated...

The old weasel's expression immediately changed drastically; the strength of the human before her was not to be underestimated.

If a fight breaks out, many of her children will likely be killed or injured.

Even she herself might not be a match for him.

"Please wait!"

The old weasel immediately backed down, asking, "What exactly is your purpose in coming here?"

"I'll be occupying this place for a while; I'll leave in less than three days. If you're unwilling, then we'll inevitably have to resort to violence!"

Qin Yan said coldly.

Upon hearing this, a pack of weasels immediately hissed, their eyes filled with anger.

Upon hearing this, the old weasel woman frowned in a human-like manner. "This place is where my clan lives."

How can we give up so easily?

"Since you're unwilling, then we'll have to take action."

Qin Yan immediately gripped the giant battle blade, and the Blood Sha Qi emanating from his body intensified.

That terrifying killing intent immediately caused the old weasel woman's expression to change drastically, and she gritted her teeth and spoke!

"Please wait, we are willing to cede this land to you, but you must return it in three days."

"That's natural!"

Seeing that there was something to talk about, Qin Yan immediately smiled.

The reason he talked to these monsters was because these weasels didn't have the same Sha Qi as the tiger demon.

They are spirits who have devoted themselves to cultivation.

It would be best if we could talk; if not, then we'll have to fight.

And it comes at a price!

The strength of this weasel is far beyond that of the tiger demon.

The old weasel finally chose to compromise and left the bamboo house with her descendants.

Several of them were hiding in the shadows, observing.

However, Qin Yan sensed them all and released a killing intent, driving the group away.

After doing all that.

He didn't rush to take action, but instead went into the bamboo house to check a document.

This is a serene and elegant place.

Unlike the abandoned temple, it was not filled with a lingering sense of resentment.

He quietly meditated cross-legged until dawn.

After searching the surrounding area, I was certain there were no traces of weasels.

Qin Yan relied on his senses to reach the vicinity of the pool.

"This is where the earth's veins converge, but it's not underwater; it's inside the mountain wall!"

Immediately, a surge of spiritual awareness was released, slowly permeating the rock wall.

"Indeed, it's a hidden paradise!"

A glint of light flashed in Qin Yan's eyes!

Upon reaching a giant rock, we found that the rock face had collapsed, burying the passage.

The change in the body's Magnetic Field, coupled with his strength more than two hundred times that of an ordinary person.

He punched the boulder, and instantly numerous cracks appeared, his arm embedding itself in them like a nail!

With relentless attacks, he carved a hole through the entire solid boulder!

Cave dwelling!

Qin Yan took out a tinderbox, and its faint light illuminated the entire cave.

I wonder how many years have passed.

Most of the items inside had turned to ashes, and the dust on the stone bed was suspected to be left behind by the ancients who had passed away.

Through mental perception.

Qin Yan found three items in total: a longsword made of an unknown material, which had lost all its spiritual energy.

It can only be used as a divine weapon that can cut through iron like mud.

The other two items were a jade slip and a Cloud-Pattern Jade Pearl.

After confirming that nothing was missed.

Qin Yan left the cave and departed without a sound.