Ten minutes later.
...
Zhang Yang's face was filled with astonishment.
Just now, when Zhang Yang was guiding Luo Yiren in circulating the energy within her body.
He unexpectedly discovered something.
Luo Yiren's body had also cultivated true qi!
That's right.
It was true qi!
Not the qi that Zhang Yang had encountered from martial arts experts, which was merely "jing qi"!
This was truly incredible.
"This 'Carefree Immortal Scripture' indeed lives up to its name. After completing that act, it can also rapidly increase the female partner's strength."
Suddenly...
Zhang Yang's expression also changed.
His body experienced significant changes as well.
The original nexus of true qi had suddenly expanded considerably.
Moreover, the true qi within seemed to have become more condensed.
From its original clear, bottomless liquid state, it had transformed into a viscous form.
This...
Boom~
Suddenly, a gentle yet powerful energy involuntarily emanated from Zhang Yang's body.
As water flows into a channel, it was a natural progression.
Zhang Yang successfully broke through.
From the foundational three realms of the 'Carefree Immortal Scripture' – Heaven, Earth, and Man – he had broken through to the True Essence realm.
This realm coincidentally aligned with the external classification of power levels.
"As expected, nothing is more substantial than a good night's sleep."
"The increase in strength is truly unbelievable." Zhang Yang felt like laughing and crying at the same time.
The next moment.
Good things came in pairs.
As Zhang Yang broke through, Luo Yiren, who was meditating cross-legged on the bed, also showed signs of movement.
A surge of true qi continuously emanated from her body.
Whoosh~
The outward-flowing true qi directly shattered the frosted glass of the bathroom.
Clearly.
Luo Yiren, having just obtained true qi, did not possess the same refined control over it as Zhang Yang.
"Ah. It feels so comfortable, my whole body feels warm, and there's a sense of fullness within."
Opening her eyes, Luo Yiren looked around in surprise.
This caused a certain part of her body to jiggle and tremble.
Huh?
Suddenly.
Luo Yiren noticed that the frosted glass of the bathroom was broken.
She couldn't help but cover her small mouth in surprise, turn to Zhang Yang, and ask.
"Little brother, did I do this?"
Zhang Yang nodded, forcing a wry smile.
"That's right..."
Afterward, Zhang Yang explained the entire situation to Luo Yiren.
At the same time, he also taught her methods for controlling and using true qi.
"So that's how it is. Does that mean I'm very strong now too?"
"Compared to the masked men who trespassed into the Luo family today, who is stronger?" Luo Yiren excitedly waved her small fists.
If she had known earlier that being intimate with Zhang Yang could make her this powerful.
She would have acted sooner.
This way, perhaps no one in the Luo family would have been harmed today.
"Theoretically, you are stronger. But in a real fight, you would definitely not be their match," Zhang Yang said.
Just now, while explaining to Luo Yiren.
He had also discovered something.
Currently, Luo Yiren's strength had already reached the Carefree Heaven realm.
This made Zhang Yang feel a pang of envy.
He knew how difficult it had been for him to reach this realm.
If he hadn't been fortunate enough to meet Zhu Dongling at the herbal market.
And purchased the Purple Bamboo Fruit from her, finding the Scar of Heaven.
Zhang Yang's current strength would likely have been much weaker than Luo Yiren's...
"I didn't expect you to be such a treasure, little brother. Just sleeping can make someone so powerful," Luo Yiren said with a charming laugh.
Especially the last three words, she emphasized them with a heavy tone.
Zhang Yang awkwardly rubbed his nose, not daring to respond to her words.
He quickly changed the subject.
"Sister Yiren, based on the current situation, you have the ability to protect yourself. But you must remember my earlier advice and adapt to your current bodily changes as soon as possible."
"Don't worry, sister is very smart and will adapt quickly," Luo Yiren patted her chest confidently.
She was very pleased with this unexpected surprise today.
Suddenly.
Luo Yiren's beautiful eyes flickered, constantly scanning Zhang Yang.
Then, she licked her lips with her tongue.
"Little brother, since sleeping can make people stronger, then..."
Before she could finish, Luo Yiren pounced on him.
Her speed.
Was countless times faster than before.
Zhang Yang wasn't paying attention and was once again pushed down onto the ground by her.
And so...
The two of them made the already messy room even more chaotic.
When the sounds of passion ceased, Luo Yiren's satisfied face showed a hint of disappointment.
It wasn't that Zhang Yang wasn't strong, but rather...
"It seems like there's no change. Does it only work the first time?"
"Isn't this enough? Your current strength is something some people can't achieve in a lifetime," Zhang Yang said speechlessly.
Luo Yiren thought about it carefully and realized it was true.
The guards hired by the Luo family.
Most of them were middle-aged, and they were still no match for the masked men.
Her current strength did seem quite formidable.
"Little brother, thank you~ Kiss me." Luo Yiren was truly unreasonable when teasing people.
However...
Zhang Yang's face, however, no longer held a smile.
He looked at the crimson stain on the bed and sighed.
Although he had feelings for Luo Yiren.
It wasn't this kind of feeling...
Their current relationship seemed a bit...
Luo Yiren, who was beside him, clearly saw Zhang Yang's thoughts and immediately gave him a glare.
"Little brother, don't worry. Sister is leaving the position of the main wife for Xi Yao, so you don't need to feel any pressure."
"Sister doesn't need you to take responsibility, but when you're needed, you can't run away, you have to spread your favor equally."
Zhang Yang looked up at Luo Yiren.
"But..."
"Oh, there's no 'but'," Luo Yiren glared at Zhang Yang and put on her clothes.
"You calm down, sister will leave now~"
With that, Luo Yiren prepared to leave.
However.
Zhang Yang remembered the instructions from the abbot of Lingtai Temple and quickly called out to Luo Yiren.
"Sister Yiren, wait a moment."
"What? Little brother wants more? Sister can drink some water and continue calling."
Zhang Yang's mouth twitched, feeling helpless.
"No..."
"Sister Yiren, I wanted to say that after you go back today, you can unite with the Guan family to..."
"..."
Zhang Yang briefly recounted everything that had happened at the Qin family today to Luo Yiren.
"I didn't expect there to be such interesting things happening in Jiangnan City," Luo Yiren said in surprise.
Then, her charming face broke into a particularly bright smile.
"Don't worry, little brother. To please your Xi Yao in advance, I will handle things beautifully for my elder sister."
After saying that.
Luo Yiren gracefully stepped forward and pecked Zhang Yang on the lips.
Then, leaving behind a trail of fragrance, she floated away.
Zhang Yang stood in place.
Looking at the disappearing silhouette, he was momentarily conflicted.
He had known about the cultivation method of the 'Carefree Immortal Scripture' for a long time.
However, Zhang Yang, who loved Han Xi Yao in his heart.
Had always intentionally avoided this cultivation method.
Including Luo Yiren, who had been showing him affection, Zhang Yang knew it clearly.
But Zhang Yang had been pretending to be oblivious, deliberately keeping his distance from her.
But...
Today's situation seemed to be fate.
If he hadn't gone through the successive battles and agreed to refine items for the abbot of Lingtai Temple.
How could he have ended up so exhausted?
If he hadn't been exhausted, how could Luo Yiren have...
"Sigh~"
Zhang Yang sighed again.
Although Luo Yiren said she didn't need him to take responsibility, Zhang Yang wasn't that kind of person.
A man.
The reason he is a man is that he has to be responsible.
As for what happens next, he would take it one step at a time.
...
After thinking it through.
Zhang Yang sat cross-legged on the bed and circulated the 'Carefree Immortal Scripture'.
After breaking through to the True Essence realm this time, the 'Carefree Immortal Scripture' had also infused some abilities and knowledge into Zhang Yang.
He needed to digest them properly.
...
Suburbs of Jiangnan City.
This place was very close to the old residential area.
However, the surrounding houses were all built in recent years.
This area belonged to the eastern part of Jiangnan City, bordering the southern area that was undergoing demolition.
At this moment.
In a house.
He Qiyan and her grandfather, Old Man He, stood together.
He Qiyan looked at the unconscious woman in front of her with a hint of hesitation.
"Grandpa, should we really not notify Zhang Yang?"
Old Man He was smoking, flicked the ashes from his burnt cigarette, and said.
"Girl, when did your heart soften?"
This...
He Qiyan fell silent for a moment.
Actually, it wasn't that she was soft-hearted.
It was because she knew that Han Xi Yao had ended up in this state.
It had a lot to do with her.
Because a few days ago, she had suddenly opened the door, causing the other party to misunderstand Zhang Yang.
This led to her leaving alone in anger, which then allowed Qin Shengnan to take advantage of the situation.
"It's not that, it's just that I feel she is an innocent person and shouldn't be implicated," He Qiyan said.
"Sigh..." Old Man He exhaled a puff of smoke and sighed.
"This girl is indeed fated to suffer. She's quite pitiful, but we absolutely cannot tell Zhang Yang now."
"Some things are not meant to be as that old bald donkey wishes."
"He needs his lineage of pulse protectors to rise, but don't our Five Dragons of China need a stabilizing force?"
Old Man He spoke with great resolve, glancing at the unconscious Han Xi Yao again and saying.
"This girl can only be kept hidden for now. Consider it a debt I owe her."
"That may be so, but when the dragon脉 truly appears, will Zhang Yang really do as we arranged?" He Qiyan asked doubtfully.
"Heh heh, you can rest assured about this, girl. Sometimes, unnecessary means can be employed."
"For example..."
Old Man He smiled mysteriously and told He Qiyan his plan.
"This... Is it appropriate? If Zhang Yang knew, wouldn't he hate us to death?" He Qiyan asked in surprise.
"For the sake of the Five Dragons of China, let him hate us. This old man will bear it," Old Man He's weathered face was full of determination.
In fact.
What he had told Zhang Yang back then was not entirely true.
In fact, Old Man He knew Zhang Yang's true identity.
And he knew better than anyone what Zhang Yang's appearance in Jiangnan City meant.
The reason he had always fabricated the story of it being a coincidence that he gave Zhang Yang a meal.
Was precisely to prevent Zhang Yang from becoming suspicious.
Because...
It wouldn't be good for Zhang Yang to know the truth about some things.
Otherwise...
The hard work of Zhang Yang's parents would be in vain.
Moreover, recently.
What surprised Old Man He greatly was that Zhang Yang seemed to have other secrets.
Although he hadn't investigated deeply.
Zhang Yang's current strength was definitely due to a fortunate encounter.
This was even more beneficial to their plan.
"Girl, you go back to Zhang Yang's side. Remember, you must keep this secret," Old Man He instructed.
"Okay, I'll go back then." He Qiyan replied.
After speaking, He Qiyan turned and left.
However...
As she turned.
A different kind of light appeared in her eyes.
...
During these three days.
The entire Jiangnan City had a rare period of calm.
But behind this calm, there were many undercurrents.
For example.
The Dragon Group from the provincial capital had arrived, and the Inspection Department had also come.
And one more thing.
The Qin family, one of the three heroes of Jiangnan, which had stood in Jiangnan City for many years.
Had been completely divided by the Guan family and the Luo family, disappearing entirely from Jiangnan City.
Qin Shengnan had also gone missing, her life or death unknown.
...
In the Dragon Group base.
"Commander, you're saying Zhang Yang resigned as the captain of the Jiangnan City Dragon Group?" Qi Dalei was very surprised.
He had just arrived from the provincial capital, intending to catch up with Zhang Yang.
To tell Zhang Yang that his strength had become much stronger.
But...
Zhang Yang had left the Dragon Group. It had only been a few days, how had things developed like this?
"Let him leave, what's the big deal?" Fang Zheng waved his hand impatiently.
"The Dragon Group isn't short of other captains. His absence makes no difference."
Qi Dalei stared at Fang Zheng, falling into silence.
Clearly.
During the time he was away.
Many things had happened that he didn't know about.
Causing Fang Zheng, who had always advocated for recruiting Zhang Yang,
To suddenly change his attitude.
At this moment.
Someone entered from outside the door.
The person wore a tight-fitting vest and camouflage combat pants.
His bulging, explosive muscles made anyone who saw him feel his immense strength.
"Little Qi? What are you doing here? What are you two discussing?" Zuo Xiuming asked.
Seeing the person arrive, Fang Zheng and Qi Dalei immediately stood up and saluted crisply.
"Greetings, Commander."
"We're all on the same side, no need for such formality." Zuo Xiuming waved his hand, signaling them to sit down.
Then, he also found an empty seat and sat down.
Zuo Xiuming.
Captain of the first team of the Provincial Capital Dragon Group.
And also the Commander of the Provincial Capital Military Region.
"Fang Zheng, what are the specific circumstances in Jiangnan City, and who else is involved?" Zuo Xiuming asked.
"Commander, there aren't many forces involved, but they all have deep roots and are very extraordinary. Among them..."
Fang Zheng quickly explained the situation to Zuo Xiuming.
"The Poison Doctor Sect and Seven Killings, these two forces are truly insatiable. They had actually planted spies in Jiangnan City long ago?" Zuo Xiuming frowned, thinking it troublesome.
However, it wasn't unsolvable.
"Should we block the news from Jiangnan City? Don't let other forces get involved," Zuo Xiuming pressed.
"All news has been blocked, but..." Fang Zheng hesitated.
"But what, just say it."
"However, it wasn't me who blocked the news, but Jiangnan City Mayor Huang Rui, and the person who came down from the provincial capital who proposed it," Fang Zheng replied truthfully.
Hearing this.
Zuo Xiuming frowned.
It was actually these two?
What were they planning?
Or was it that they also wanted a piece of the action in Jiangnan City?
If that were the case, things would become even more complicated.
"Have you gathered any information?" Zuo Xiuming asked.
"No, I can't even see them," Fang Zheng replied.
Zuo Xiuming fell silent.
He repeatedly clenched and unclenched his fists, moving his fingers back and forth.
"This is interesting. Fang Zheng, do you think our plan needs to be revised?"