Ye Tian continued his cultivation in the air. The newly absorbed bone power circulated within his body as he began practicing the Bai Gu Shen Gong.
This Bai Gu Shen Gong had five layers, each with corresponding martial skills and secret arts. In less than half an hour, he broke through the first layer, and before the plane landed, he reached the second layer.
The first layer of Bai Gu Shen Gong was called Sui Gu Zhang, a gentle palm strike that could break all the bones in an opponent's body, causing irreversible damage and being extremely sinister. Besides Sui Gu Zhang, he could also use the bone power to enhance others' vitality, a method of saving lives.
The second layer of Bai Gu Shen Gong was a more basic training method, strengthening the bones throughout the body to prepare for subsequent techniques.
After disembarking, Ye Tian first brought Qin Zixin to the mansion, while Ren Ping went to report.
Qin Zixin had just lost her father and was in a low mood. Ye Tian felt he couldn't just ignore her, so he stayed to talk with her for a while.
It was already evening. After Qin Zixin fell asleep, he continued to absorb the moonlight, then studied the Xian Yin and cultivated the second meridian diagram.
The second meridian diagram pertained to spiritual orifices and divine orifices. Some of the meridians within it could connect spiritual and divine orifices, so he needed to open more spiritual orifices, and even divine orifices, at this time.
His previous inheritance only recorded seven spiritual orifices. However, the immortal teachings and the meridian diagram had more, up to twelve, of which he had opened six.
Combining the meridian diagram, the immortal teachings, and the booklet given by Lei Bowei, he discovered that to open more spiritual orifices, one must first open the divine orifices. This meant there was an order to opening them.
Soon, he located the next divine orifice to be opened. This divine orifice was situated in the center of his brow. The Daoists called it the Niwan Palace, the most core and important of the divine orifices, where his primordial spirit resided.
For the first time, Ye Tian dared not rashly attempt to open a divine orifice. He merely tested and familiarized himself with the process, preparing for the formal opening later.
The next day, Ren Ping arrived and said that the incident from yesterday had passed, and the higher-ups had said nothing. Then he smiled and said, "Brother, I've made arrangements for Miss Qin's job. Now, I need to discuss something with you."
Ye Tian looked at him, "Old Ren, what scheme are you cooking up now?"
Ren Ping chuckled, "As you know, Chen Yongjian, Shen Po, and Xiao Yaozi are still considered criminals. I can arrange new identities for them, but the Strange Case Department is short-handed. Can they go help out there?"
Shen Po and the others were all high-level martial artists. With their assistance, the work of the Strange Case Department would be much easier.
Ye Tian replied, "I don't make that decision. You'll have to ask them."
Ren Ping then looked at the three of them. These individuals didn't really know what to do next. Upon hearing Ren Ping's words, they were actually tempted.
"We will follow Mr.'s arrangements," said Xiao Yaozi.
Ye Tian added, "If you are willing, then go work at the Strange Case Department first. There should be plenty of resources there, which will also aid your cultivation. If you encounter any difficult cases, you can ask me for help."
The three exchanged glances and unanimously agreed.
Ren Ping was overjoyed, "Excellent! With three experts on the job, what kind of strange cases can't be solved?"
Ye Tian said, "Old Ren, don't be too stingy. You can give them some of the resources you have."
Ren Ping laughed heartily, "Don't worry, I won't mistreat the three of them."
That day, the three, along with Qin Zixin, left with Ren Ping to familiarize themselves with their new work posts.
Ye Tian had nothing else to do and was contemplating whether to return to Hai City when Yang Qingxue called. It turned out that Yang Qingxue had been getting close to Han Ning Shuang recently. Upon hearing that Ye Tian was in the capital, she wanted to invite him for tea and a chat, and also to introduce him to two friends.
Ye Tian gladly agreed. After informing Huang Yanran, he had the driver take him to the tea venue.
The place for tea was an old-fashioned courtyard in the capital, with buildings that had some history.
Upon entering, Yang Qingxue was standing not far away, waving at him. Beside her were two other people, a man and a woman.
Ye Tian walked over, and Yang Qingxue smiled, "Mr. Ye, let me introduce you. These two are my good friends."
The man and woman were both in their thirties. They looked like they were not ordinary people. They were very polite to Ye Tian, as if they had something to ask of him.