Of course, if these two forces can be driven out of the Qin Kingdom, it means their fundamental strength is still lesser than that of Qin Kingdom.

The Qin Kingdom has ten strong races, each with over ten Cloud Sea Realm Martial Artists, while the Royal Family is even more terrifying; it is said they can already reach realms beyond the Cloud Sea Realm.

The Ma family where Gu Nianxue resides has yet to reach the level of strong races, with only a few Cloud Sea Realm Martial Artists within the clan.

But even such a force, upon leaving the Imperial Capital, is still revered by the major states and mansions.

Chu Nan, after seeing all these rumors about the Celestial Crossing Realm, gained a clearer understanding of the vastness of the Martial Dao path.

The desire to become stronger became increasingly intense. If he wants to rescue Gu Nianxue, he must at least have the strength of a Cloud Sea Realm to have that qualification, and this path is destined not to be peaceful.

Chu Nan casually picked up another tome, his eyes lit up instantly: "Four-Grade Pill Master Journal!"

Upon flipping two pages, Chu Nan immediately understood what this journal represented.

This journal is the definitive work of a Four-Grade Pill Master before his death, recording all his alchemy insights and pill formulas he mastered.

These pill formulas are relatively ordinary, without anything too precious.

But the lifetime alchemy experience of this Four-Grade Pill Master made Chu Nan's eyes light up.

Although Kui Guang is also an extremely formidable Pill Master, the experiences he imparted are too profound, making it impossible for the current Chu Nan to comprehend them; hence the first tier cultivation of the Myriad Transformations Returning to Origin Hand is very slow.

But with this journal, it's different, as it contains the insights of a Pill Master from his first contact with the Alchemy Dao until how to become a Four-Grade Pill Master.

These experiences are invaluable, even more precious than some mystic-grade Martial Skills.

Chu Nan was instantly immersed in it, while simultaneously unleashing his Martial Wheel, operating the Myriad Transformations Returning to Origin Hand, and using the alchemy experience from the journal to draw inferences and simulate alchemy using the Martial Wheel.

Just like that, in the blink of an eye, seven days passed, with Chu Nan forgetting about time, fully engrossed in it.

Until that evening, when the center of the nine Martial Wheels gathered into a fingernail-sized round ball, Chu Nan joyously exclaimed: "Success, success, I finally completed the first tier cultivation of the Myriad Transformations Returning to Origin Hand!"

This round ball was merely a gathering of Spiritual Energy, but under Chu Nan's martial refinement, it could match the most ordinary elixir.

He casually dispelled it, carefully putting away the Martial Wheel, and respectfully returned the Pill Master journal to its original place, sincerely saying: "Thank you, senior, for passing down your teachings. Though I don't know who you are, I'm endlessly grateful as your junior!"

Through studying this Pill Master journal, Chu Nan expanded his understanding of the Alchemy Dao and became familiar with many common pill formulas, which laid a solid foundation.

More importantly, he completed the first tier cultivation of the Myriad Transformations Returning to Origin Hand.

According to Kui Guang, completing the first tier of the Myriad Transformations Returning to Origin Hand qualifies him as a Three-Grade Pill Master.

A Three-Grade Pill Master, now that's something; you wouldn't find even a hundred of them in the entire Cyan Profound Mansion!

From Chu Nan's venture into Lin Haoyang's study, his greatest gain apart from the Celestial Eye Record was this Pill Master journal.

Chu Nan slowly stood up, then said: "It's time to leave."

The first tier of the Myriad Transformations Returning to Origin Hand had been completed, so his next plan was to shape the Yin Evil Celestial Eye.

...

Leaving the study, Chu Nan first went to find Lin Haoyang, expressed his gratitude, and chose to temporarily bid farewell.

Lin Haoyang, seeing Chu Nan preparing to leave, suddenly smiled: "Chu Nan, before you go, why not say goodbye to Lin An? He seems to have something to discuss with you."

Chu Nan nodded, not needing Lin Haoyang to prompt; he also had to say goodbye to Lin An before leaving.

After bidding farewell to Lin Haoyang, Chu Nan went straight to Lin An's residence and found him practicing Martial Skills in the courtyard.

His moves seemed more refined than a few days ago.

His aura had grown more formidable over the past seven days, having reached the second tier of the Yang Wheel.

Chu Nan couldn't help but marvel at how exceptional physique increases cultivation speed, not something a typical Martial Shock can compare with. In just a few days, Lin An's cultivation had risen once again.

Upon Lin An finishing his practice, Chu Nan said: "Lin An, I'm here to say farewell, preparing to return to the Battle Academy to undertake a task."

Lin An was not surprised at Chu Nan's arrival; he inexplicably asked: "Are you in a hurry to undertake the Battle Academy task?"

Chu Nan didn't understand why Lin An asked that, and truthfully replied: "Not really."

Recalling what Lin Haoyang had said before departing, Chu Nan sensed Lin An genuinely had something to discuss with him.

Indeed, hearing this, Lin An's eyes sparkled, a joyful expression emerging on his face as he said: "I wonder if you can join me for a banquet at Cyan Profound Post House tonight."

"Banquet... with whom?" Chu Nan did not immediately decline, but instead inquired.

Lin An sighed, then said: "It's the son of the Zhang Family Patriarch, Zhang Baitian. He's invited me several times for a banquet, but I have always declined."

"Now, with you here, I feel safer meeting Zhang Baitian."

Chu Nan was surprised Zhang Baitian would invite Lin An to a banquet, curiously asking: "Why would you, the son of the Mansion Master, care about Zhang Baitian?"

Lin An revealed a hint of worry, somewhat helplessly saying: "Although my father is the Mansion Master, he cannot rule with an iron fist in Cyan Profound Mansion."

"The Zhang family also has several Divine Light Realm Martial Artists and is actually stronger than my father if they join forces."

"The Zhang Family Patriarch has always coveted the position of Mansion Master, and this banquet is also for myself, to settle something."

Chu Nan immediately understood and learned for the first time that Zhang family's power in Cyan Profound Mansion was so great that it even intimidated the Mansion Master.

Nonetheless, he had no fear, ready to tackle whatever comes his way!

Chu Nan said confidently: "Alright, I'll accompany you to the banquet right now. The Battle Academy task can be postponed."

Seeing Chu Nan agree, Lin An's face immediately lit up with joy as he said: "Wait here, I'll go to the room to change clothes first."

Then, without caring whether Chu Nan minded, Lin An dashed into the building, locking the door as if he feared Chu Nan entering.

Chu Nan was puzzled, wondering why Lin An needed to change clothes just to eat?

"Such a hassle for someone of noble birth, dressing up even for a meal." Chu Nan muttered to himself, patiently waiting outside.

The wait lasted half an hour, and as darkness fell, Chu Nan became even more bewildered.

"What's taking Lin An so long to change clothes…"

"Perhaps he's shaving?"

Just as Chu Nan was silently complaining, the room door finally opened, but he was left utterly stunned by the person emerging.

Instead of Lin An, it was clearly a woman!

She was dressed in crimson silk, her waist slender, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes. Upon closer look, her skin was fragrant and smooth, glamorous with gold jewels.

Her face had light makeup, adding more playfulness and allure. In terms of looks, she was no less than Gu Nianxue, albeit slightly more youthful.

Chu Nan stared at the woman, tentatively asking: "Excuse me... could you tell me where Lin An is?"

He suspected the woman might be Lin An's concubine, unsure how else to explain the scene before him.

But what happened next startled Chu Nan even more; the woman suddenly giggled softly: "Brother Chu Nan, what's the matter? Can't recognize your good friend Lin An?"

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