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"Strength... In the end, I'm still not strong enough. If I were strong enough, why would I have to worry about others prying into my secrets?"

Determination flashed in Qin Yan's eyes.

The right path was to turn that vigilance and pressure into motivation.

He rose and walked to the open space in the center of the side hall.

With a thought, a long spear appeared in his hand.

Casting aside every distraction, he began his usual basic spear training—tedious, but vital.

Time slipped by as he repeated the movements. Outside, daylight faded into the deep veil of night.

Only when the moon reached its zenith did Qin Yan slowly lower his spear and let out a long breath.

The clamor of the day, the hidden danger, the generous reward, his ambitions for the future...

All those thoughts seemed to leave with that breath. His body and mind settled into clarity and calm once more.

After resting until his blood and qi steadied and his mind grew still, he sat cross-legged on a cushion. With a slight shift of his will, he summoned the Panel.

[Level: Third Grade Limit]

[Blood and Qi: 4,000 Cal]

[Spirit: 81 Hz]

[Body Tempering Cultivation Technique: Undying Blood Demon Scripture (First Layer Perfection)]

[Spear Technique: Fifth Stage (18%)

Spear Qi: Annihilation End Spear Qi (First-Rank)]

[Alchemy: First-Rank Alchemist (34%)]

[Physique: Undying Blood Demon Body (Initial Formation)]

[Blood Puppet Creation]

[Origin Divine Abilities: Blood Curse, Demon Word Heavenly Constitution (Demonic Path: Blood Curse Advanced—Seal)]

[Skill Points: 540]

"540 Skill Points..."

For the past few days, he had kept to himself and barely left his quarters.

Without fierce battles or desperate situations to push him, he had spent most of his time on tedious but solid basic training.

As a result, he had amassed a