"You're here?" After a long time, the courtyard finally echoed with that familiar voice, and suddenly, the east-facing door opened as if drawn by some invisible force, like the wind blowing. Xiao Yifei understood, this was the Qi of a master!

For those with high cultivation, retrieving objects from afar, rejuvenating a dead tree... these are difficult feats. Just like Li Huoke at the Martial Artist Conference, his sword could even cut through space, albeit only briefly, but that was quite enough.

The door opened, waiting for him! Xiao Yifei hesitated no longer and walked in with a smile; he had some connections with Ci Xin, who couldn't possibly harm him.

Upon entering the main room, there was a faint aroma of sandalwood, refreshing and invigorating. His aunt always had a calm aura since their first meeting, still so elegant and charming now.

Ci Xin sat upright on the bed, like an old Taoist in meditation, her refined face showing no expression. This woman possessed exceptional charisma, even Xiao Yifei couldn't completely let go of his worldly thoughts.

"Hello, Aunt," Xiao Yifei slightly bowed, performing a courteous salutation.

"I came this time to join Aunt in rescuing Qianxi," Xiao Yifei explained his purpose, though he was there to help. However, it felt somewhat voluntary, as Ci Xin's oppressive aura was extraordinarily great, an aloof presence that felt utterly uncommon.

"Thank you." Upon hearing Xiao Yifei's intention, Ci Xin finally had some reaction, though still expressionless, she uttered a few words. Then a green light shot from her hand, heading straight for Xiao Yifei!

Almost subconsciously, Xiao Yifei's body instinctively tensed! The light, even with his Golden Elixir Realm cultivation, was no clearer to his eyes due to its enveloping power.

"My aunt wouldn't harm me," Xiao Yifei reasoned to himself. Though Ci Xin was relatively silent, she had no reason to resort to violence. In addition, the Hua Family was practically half his own family, with no need for resistance.

So he relaxed his body, letting the green light fly towards him.

There was hardly any collision; the green light directly entered Xiao Yifei's body, becoming one with him.

"This is..." Xiao Yifei was somewhat surprised, unexpected as it was, he found what he wanted right here.

"Yes, it's the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle, the missing part you needed." Ci Xin spoke sparingly and closed her eyes, saying no more.

"Thank you, Aunt." Xiao Yifei bowed slightly, deeply grateful. The Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle, now complete, buzzed softly within his body, emitting a gentle green light, warmly nourishing every part of him.

"It's nothing, I'm merely returning it to its owner," Ci Xin said with indifference, "Besides, you've come to help me, consider this your reward."

"Aunt, I've received Ren Tianye's envelope and came here. Could you tell me where he is now?" Xiao Yifei asked curiously.

"... He's gone for now, lying low," Ci Xin replied, thanks mostly to Ren Tianye's assistance that she had this refuge, and it was also he who provided clues concerning her daughter's whereabouts.

"Lying low?" Xiao Yifei asked, puzzled, "What's going on..."

Just as he intended to inquire further, Ci Xin gestured for him to leave, signaling him to withdraw.

"You'll know these things in due time, but first, you need to stabilize your foundation," Ci Xin finally said earnestly, "I've asked people to prepare the west wing for you; go to consolidate your mind and body, strive to master the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle as soon as possible. After all, power is the most important thing."

"..." Seeing Ci Xin's decision, Xiao Yifei said no more. He felt the turmoil within himself, something seemed ready to burst forth, if not resolved, it could lead to problems later. As for Ren Tianye's matters, all will become clear when the time comes.

The courtyard was vast, filled with many classical relics, making it an ideal place for leisurely enjoyment. Wild birds and floral scents abounded, with circular antique doors and pavilions adding to its unique charm.

Yet Xiao Yifei felt no appreciation, only the sensation that his stomach was about to explode, an incessant discomfort pressing against his forehead. Cold sweat streamed as he managed to walk into the residence.

The initially pleasant warmth brought joy; however, everything should be in moderation. Xiao Yifei hadn't expected that this warm Qi would gradually compress his Dantian, continually growing in intensity. Were it not for his previous body tempering at the Yangflame Volcano, he might not have endured such power, risking death by rupture!

"Hurry, hurry!" Xiao Yifei climbed onto the bed, sitting cross-legged, and opened his palms, expelling all excess Qi outside his body.

"Silver Needle, take position!" At that moment, within his Dantian, the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle darted erratically, generating immense power due to their interconnectedness, incessantly emanating concentrated life force that Xiao Yifei alone couldn't fully absorb.

Once they dispersed, the "life force" significantly diminished, yet Xiao Yifei could still detect a potent energy. These sharp edges were temporarily hidden; if unresolved, considerable problems might arise.

Having cultivated the Jin Family's technique, while not his main path of cultivation, it related to cultivation regardless. Moreover, this Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle was a Xiao Family heirloom, nourished through ancestral blood, granting it some semblance of sentience, still controllable within Xiao Yifei's body.

Xiao Yifei began slow breathing exercises, even exhaling white mist through his nose. Amidst the misty clouds, his body received great nourishment, internal injuries slowly healed, overflowing energy enhanced his cultivation to new heights.

"Crack——" The sound of another realm breakthrough; these days, it felt like a series of breakthroughs—returning from the Xiao Family's Yangflame Volcano, post-Golden Elixir Realm, embarking on adventures that originally took years, even decades, yet he became a master in no time.

Xiao Yifei continued to smile wryly, "I wonder if this state is good or bad—" Unstable attributes, forced breakthroughs, and sudden enlightenment without proper guidance posed hidden concerns.

The silver needle slowly circulated multiple weeks throughout his body. As each cycle ended, the aura within his Dantian lessened somewhat, thanks to the Silver-tailed Needle's nature. This aura remained calm, otherwise, it might have recklessly rampaged through his body, causing grave damage to his meridians and vital organs.

Xiao Yifei's "belly" gradually shrunk; however, the cultivation process couldn't afford any mistakes, keeping his eyes closed to sense the surroundings and staying vigilant was necessary.

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