One Thing After Another

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and soon it was Su Qing's wedding day.

Lu Li arrived at Yingyue Lake before 3 a. m.

The person he was waiting for hadn't arrived yet, so Lu Li mentally recalled the "Manifestation Comprehending Truth Chapter," reviewing the old to learn the new.

But just as I read the opening line, "How can washing one's heart be unresolved, and enlightenment be found in the most confusing places," I heard a thunderous sound breaking through the air.

Su Qing arrived at exactly 3 a. m.

She wore a bright red wedding dress, her hair was styled in an updo adorned with a phoenix hairpin, and she had light makeup on her face—a truly bridal look.

Lu Li nodded in greeting and asked, "Fairy Su, what should we do next?"

"It's simple. Just change into this Mount Tai Sect uniform and come with me."

Su Qing tossed over a set of light blue clothes.

Lu Li's eyes narrowed, and his clothes fell from the air and he put them on himself.

This is a light blue, close-fitting outfit, with a majestic mountain peak embroidered in gold thread on the chest; it is the standard attire of the Mount Tai Sect.

Su Qing was a disciple of the Mount Tai Sect, so it was perfectly normal for him to invite his fellow disciples to observe and discuss the ceremony.

However, Lu Li already had a cold and stern look, and wearing this outfit made him even more imposing and eye-catching.

Su Qing quickly instructed, "Tone down your aura, then manipulate your facial muscles to disguise yourself, and look at the ground with your eyes."

Lu Li did as instructed, concealing his appearance and becoming less noticeable.

Su Qing nodded slightly. "That's about right, let's go."

She led the way, and together with Lu Li, they used their movement techniques to head straight for the Governor's Mansion, where they arrived quickly.

It was still dark, but the main gate of the Governor's Mansion was bustling with noise, with a crowd of over a thousand people gathered there.

Several of the Shen family's elder uncles, along with a large group of stewards and managers, were waiting here to welcome the guests.

Su Qing completely ignored the group and led Lu Li straight into the gate.

Upon seeing Su Qing, the group immediately fell silent, bowing and lowering their heads hastily, with many servants even kneeling down on the spot.

No one in the room dared to look directly at him; even the elders of the Shen family only glanced at Lu Li quickly.

Noticing that he was dressed in the Mount Tai Sect's everyday clothes, she quickly lowered her head, afraid of being even a fraction too slow.

The prospective daughter-in-law already had such a powerful presence, but upon reflection, Lu Li found it quite normal.

The group of people in front of him were all at the highest level of cultivation, yet they had only undergone blood transfusions. A single glance from Su Qing could cause their hearts to stop.

This truly shows the difference between humans and ants; if you're in a bad mood, you can just step on a bunch of them and it won't make a big deal out of it.

If ants possessed intelligence, they would likely feel even greater awe when they see humans.

Thus, the two traveled without any obstacles and arrived directly at the Marble Estate located on the island in the middle of the lake.

The area was brightly decorated but had already been cleared out. Su Qing led Lu Li straight into the bridal chamber and pointed to a closed window, saying:

"This is it. You can watch the ceremony with the guests when they arrive later."

Through this window, you can see where Shen Siyang broke through.

However, Lu Li couldn't observe it yet, so he looked around at the bright red, festive wedding room.

This house is similar to the Underground Factory in Izumo, with mechanisms installed inside the walls to prevent outside detection, making it highly secretive.

Su Qing gazed intently at Lu Li's face, a half-smile playing on her lips, and said, "True Master Lu, come on~"

"Now? Don't you need to go out for social engagements?"

"The Shen family is very particular about their household affairs. I will only stay in the bridal chamber and will not need to show my face in public."

Su Qing sat on the wedding bed and beckoned with her finger, saying, "You'll need to concentrate on this later, so it might be better to finish early."

This woman is eyeing the benefits and is quite eager to get them.

True Man Lu, of course, didn't stand on ceremony and said directly, "Turn around."

"Tch, it's the same again. What's the point?"

Su Qing rolled her eyes, but still obediently did as she was told.

Lu Li then stepped forward, found the place familiarly, and drove in.

This moment is just like that moment back then.

The only difference is that Lu Li has already reached the Innate Martial Arts, and his body has been reinforced with carbon fiber, making his strength incomparable to what it was before.

"Huff... huff..."

Su Qing took two deep breaths, instinctively activating her "Indestructible Will" to protect her body.

But thinking of the many benefits they had negotiated, Fairy Su gritted her teeth and forced herself to endure it, only turning back to bitterly rebuke:

"Damn it! Are you some kind of donkey that has become a demon?!"

Lu Li didn't answer, but focused on his work, waiting for the right opportunity.

Amidst the clattering of the harvest, the guests finally arrived.

A large group of about a thousand people arrived, mostly representatives of wealthy and powerful families, as well as some blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners.

Led by the master of ceremonies, they arrived one after another at the series of waterside pavilions along the shore of Chaohu Lake.

These lakeside pavilion-like structures offer excellent views from all sides, allowing for a clear observation of the translucent giant egg in the center of the lake.

The giant egg has swelled to the size of a building, with a diameter of nearly fifty meters, and it pulsates incessantly, inspiring awe in those who behold it.

Even though all the guests were of distinguished backgrounds, they had never seen such a scene before, and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement:

"Magnificent! This is the breakthrough of Spirit Refinement Manifestation... What an intense sense of oppression!"

"The [Spiritual Ear] is so large, how magnificent must the [Heart Image] that it forms be! The Azure Dragon is terrifying indeed!"

A group of people were pointing and whispering, making a lot of noise.

In addition, several foreigners occupied a waterside pavilion and set up many metal instruments.

The instrument has exposed bolts and gears, and its design is crude and outdated.

An elderly white man with a fierce expression shouted:

"Get the magnetic spectrometer ready! The Far Eastern natives are about to open their 'consciousness space,' and this time we must capture Dark Matter!"

The old man's left eye was a ruby, fixed intently on the [Spiritual Ear] in the center of the lake, its red light surging with greed.

"With Dark Matter, I can unlock the secrets of gravity and grasp the laws governing the evolution of the universe!!"

But as soon as he finished speaking, an assistant whispered a reminder:

"Mr. Edison, if we could get a little closer, the success rate would increase significantly."

"Abandon this idea. The barbarians of the Far East will not allow us to get any closer. We can only capture them here!"

Under Edison's piercing gaze, the assistants fell silent and focused on adjusting the instruments.

At this moment, if the servants of the Shen family were included, there would be 2,000 people watching the center of the lake.

With so many eyes on him, Shen Siyang had to concentrate on his breakthrough and had no time to sense who was who.

Therefore, Lu Li was able to observe with peace of mind.

He carried Su Qing to the window, where he gazed at the Spiritual Ear and began to examine it intently.

According to the "Manifestation Comprehending Truth Chapter," this is a strange phenomenon that occurs when Cultivator condenses their "heart image."

As the saying goes, one's appearance reflects one's heart; one's "inner appearance" is one's most fundamental "self."

It requires Cultivator to condense their consciousness and then manifest it in order to advance to the realm of "Manifestation".

Normally it takes about 20 days, but Lu Li has already achieved "semi-manifestation", so it can definitely be much faster.

With the added assistance of willpower and inspiration, the results can be twice as effective.

Shen Siyang was like that; with the same semi-manifestation, he used some ingenuity and willpower, and almost succeeded in less than a week.

This step is merely a preparatory work; the key is hatching from the shell. Only when we see that can we consider our mission complete!

Lu Li banging away, filled with anticipation.

However, at this moment, Su Qing turned around and shouted in a low voice, "Hey Lu, are you ever going to stop?! This is the third round, you should know when to quit while you're ahead!"

Lu Li sensed it and found that the Grandmaster Yin Yuan's effectiveness was indeed greatly reduced when he was only one major realm away from mastering it.

However, no matter how much you reduce it, the base number is still there, so it's still an invaluable benefit, and the more the better.

As the picking continued, Su Qing suddenly yelled, "You're a real beast! If you dare to shortchange me later, I'll kill you!"

"Quiet! Shen Siyang is about to break through!"

Lu Li looked up at Spiritual Ear, which had suddenly turned completely black!

Next chapter at 12 o'clock