Exiting Seclusion

Chen Lin examined the talisman paper repeatedly, unable to guess its purpose.

After looking for a while, he set it aside.

He had completed the task.

It was better not to know its purpose. If Yu Yuehai found out, he would have an excuse: "Your woman asked me to refine it, how could I refuse? I didn't know what it was."

Thinking this, his heart eased slightly, and he took out the storage bag he had coveted for a long time.

Ye Jingyun had already said that this item would be his if he refined the talisman paper, so he naturally wouldn't be polite.

Storage bags were rare items in Kaiyuan City, not only extremely expensive but also unavailable for purchase like pills, despite the demand.

This was because refining them required a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a certain understanding of spatial spells. Apart from the Five Great Families, no one could craft them.

He never expected to obtain one so easily.

With a storage bag, he could carry many items with him, instead of hiding them here and there, always fearing they would be lost.

The storage bag had no spiritual imprint. Chen Lin used a newly learned secret technique to plant his own spiritual imprint smoothly, establishing a wondrous connection with it.

With a mental probe, he sensed a small, hazy space, about one cubic meter in size. It was empty.

Although small, it was sufficient.

Chen Lin was not dissatisfied. Instead, following the rumored method of using a storage bag, he covered a piece of talisman paper on the table with his spiritual power. With a thought, the talisman paper vanished.

He shifted his senses back to the storage bag. Indeed, the talisman paper lay quietly in a corner.

With another thought, the talisman paper moved to a different spot.

Interesting!

Chen Lin nodded. The method for using this item was quite simple.

Next, he put everything he could into the storage bag and then hung it on his waist.

Immediately, he felt it was too conspicuous. He took it off, unfastened his robe, and found a sturdy rope to tie it to his waist.

He tugged hard, ensuring it was secure, before putting his robe back on.

He looked at it with satisfaction. This way, he wouldn't have to worry about others coveting it.

After finishing these preparations, he stood by the window, looking towards Yu Yuehai's residence. He hadn't seen Ye Jingyun emerge.

Perhaps the other party didn't expect him to refine the talisman paper so quickly. However, he couldn't deliver it yet, as she had warned him not to let Yu Yuehai know.

After waiting for a while longer and still seeing no sign of her, he began to study the Vajra Shield spell again.

The sky gradually darkened.

After dinner, Chen Lin could no longer stand his own comprehension ability and started refining the Enlightenment Pill again.

Just as he opened the furnace, he felt a powerful energy fluctuation outside. Then, the door opened without wind, and Yu Yuehai's figure slowly walked in.

Chen Lin felt a force like a vast ocean surge from Yu Yuehai's body, making it difficult for him to breathe.

He was startled at first, then immediately stood up, looking at Yu Yuehai with a complex gaze.

The mere residual energy waves emanating from him were enough to suppress Chen Lin so severely. There was only one explanation: Yu Yuehai had successfully reached Foundation Establishment!

The Blood Demon Pill indeed lived up to its reputation!

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Yu, oh no, Senior Yu. Congratulations on your successful Foundation Establishment!"

Chen Lin, regaining his composure, quickly bowed and offered his congratulations.

Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining were no longer on the same level. Cultivators respected strength above all else. Regardless of age, anyone encountering someone a major realm higher had to address them as senior.

"Mm."

Yu Yuehai's expression was unreadable. He merely grunted and scanned the room with his eyes.

At this moment, Ye Jingyun also appeared at the doorway. Chen Lin noticed a hint of nervousness on her face. Although she tried her best to hide it, he could still detect some signs.

However, when she saw the scene inside the room, she immediately relaxed and gave Chen Lin a look of approval.

This change left Chen Lin somewhat bewildered. A thought arose in his mind, but he dismissed it as impossible.

At this moment, Yu Yuehai, who had walked to the iron pot furnace, suddenly spoke, "Even with the Black Su Worm, you should use this improved Enlightenment Pill sparingly. The Black Su Worm is not a true antidote; it only alleviates the pain. Prolonged use of this pill will cause irreversible damage to your spiritual sea."

Chen Lin was taken aback.

He never expected Yu Yuehai to care about him.

But he immediately nodded, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Yu. I will be mindful."

Yu Yuehai seemed quite satisfied with Chen Lin's attitude and nodded slightly. "Prepare yourself. When the time is right, we will leave this place."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Jingyun, standing behind him, immediately interjected, "Senior Brother, why aren't we leaving immediately? Every extra day we stay here increases the danger."

Yu Yuehai chuckled upon hearing this.

"After being confined in this place for so many years, how can I leave empty-handed before departing!"

With that, he took out a bottle and threw it to Chen Lin, saying, "This is a Blood Qi Pill refined with my Essence Blood. Take one every ten days to feed the Black Su Worm. But don't feel burdened. If this endeavor goes smoothly, I will let you go after you do one more thing for me!"

After speaking, he turned and left.

After taking two steps, he turned back and tossed a small bottle to Chen Lin.

"This is Mingqing Spirit Water. After applying it to your eyes, you'll be able to see red lines for a short period. Use it sparingly; I don't have much left."

This time, he truly left.

Ye Jingyun followed closely, but before leaving, she gave Chen Lin a questioning look.

Chen Lin nodded slightly, and her face immediately lit up with surprise. Then, without looking back, she caught up with Yu Yuehai.

This scene made Chen Lin even more confused, wondering what this woman was up to.

He pondered for a while but couldn't figure it out, so he decided to ignore it.

However, one thing put his mind at ease: Yu Yuehai had said he would let him go after doing one more thing for him.

Of course, he wasn't foolish enough to believe the other party would actually let him go. It meant that since Yu Yuehai still had a use for him, he wouldn't kill him now, nor would he abandon him.

He was safe for the time being.

After thinking for a while and finding nothing else to do, he continued to refine the Enlightenment Pill. After obtaining the pill, he immediately consumed it to comprehend the Vajra Shield spell.

Even after being warned by Yu Yuehai, it wasn't time for him to give up on the Enlightenment Pill.

After using the Enlightenment Pill, he finally managed to fully comprehend the Vajra Shield, reaching the proficient level.

He circulated his Magical Power, formed a hand seal, and a faint light shield enveloped him.

He experimented by using the Object Manipulation Technique to control a Flying Sword. The defensive power was quite decent.

While it couldn't completely block the Flying Sword, it could deflect most of its power and slow down its speed, giving him time to dodge.

As his proficiency increased, the defensive power could be further enhanced.

At this moment, the bronze bell in the corner chimed. He immediately stopped practicing his spell and went to the window.

He pushed open the window and looked up at the starry sky. It was still silent.

The subtle sensation of energy loss within his body appeared again, and it seemed to be faster than before.

He took out the small bottle containing the Mingqing Spirit Water and dripped one drop into each of his eyes.

He closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them again. Instantly, a sky full of red lines appeared before his eyes!