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As Shang Jun's legitimate son, Shang Yi's bloodline and strength naturally far surpassed those of the others. Even though he had strayed from his original path of command, his insights into the Yellow Court Way were far deeper than those of ordinary people.

From the five viscera to the eyes, ears, mouth, and nose; from the bones to the acupoints, Shang Yi could understand a thing or two about the divine abilities of the many body gods. As a result, his studies consumed an exceedingly long time.

By the time he came to his senses, everyone else had long since left. Only Yi Yin remained, waiting where he was.

"A-Yi, you're finally awake. Teacher Tongming has already taken the others ahead."

Seeing Shang Yi awaken, Yi Yin smiled as he spoke. At the same time, he formed a hand seal and lifted the protective ward surrounding Shang Yi.

Once Shang Yi came over, Yi Yin looked him up and down. "A-Yi, what spell did you learn? Judging from the students before us, the longer they cultivated, the more powerful the things they learned. What spell did you learn? Can you tell me?"

Hearing this, Shang Yi asked curiously, "Did everyone learn a spell?"

"Not just one. Some people are more capable and learned several. Like me!"

Speaking of himself, Yi Yin said with some pride, "I learned three spells. One concerns the stomach—it lets me digest food better and absorb the vital essence contained within it. I can also store excess vital essence in my stomach so I won't go hungry later. Another is on the tongue. It lets me taste more flavors, discern the origins of certain things, and tell what can be eaten and what cannot. The last is the nose. I can smell many scents that ordinary