Chapter 5: In Front of the Spirit Medicine Hall

In just one day, Chu Fengmian had managed to open two spirit meridians. If this were to be told to others, they would surely think that Chu Fengmian was a monster.

To open a single spirit meridian solely through one's own strength is already extremely difficult, let alone opening two in a single day.

"This Bone-Breaking Rebirth Technique is indeed worthy of its former status as the top cultivation technique," Chu Fengmian sighed inwardly. However, only someone with a firm will like Chu Fengmian could cultivate the Bone-Breaking Rebirth Technique to open spirit meridians.

For ordinary spirit masters, the countless times of breaking and reshaping spirit meridians would be enough to make them faint from pain. Once they fainted, it would be a dead end.

Because of this, the number of people who could cultivate the Bone-Breaking Rebirth Technique was very few.

In his previous life, Chu Fengmian had endured countless pains and still could not cultivate. Now that he finally had the opportunity to cultivate, how could he possibly give up?

While opening the second spirit meridian, Chu Fengmian also discovered that his current physical strength had increased several times over.

In terms of strength, it was already more than ten times what it was before.

"Third stage of the Bone Tempering Realm."

Chu Fengmian felt it, and indeed, his realm had also advanced to the third stage of the Bone Tempering Realm due to the opening of the spirit meridians.

Theoretically, 35 Bone Tempering Pills should be enough to allow a first-stage Bone Tempering Realm warrior to advance to the second stage.

However, this is only for ordinary warriors. For ordinary warriors, being able to absorb 50% of the spiritual energy from the pills is already extremely difficult. Chu Fengmian, on the other hand, could absorb 100% of the spiritual energy with almost no loss. This is why he could advance to the third stage of the Bone Tempering Realm with just 35 Bone Tempering Pills.

Chu Fengmian stood up and secretly activated the Shadowy Figure Technique. Instantly, his figure moved at an astonishing speed within the room.

In the room, Chu Fengmian's figure appeared three times, two of which were illusions created by his speed.

Now that he had advanced to the third stage of the Bone Tempering Realm, Chu Fengmian could finally activate the Shadowy Figure Technique. Although he could only create two illusions, which did not reach the legendary level of thousands of illusions, he was confident that he could at least handle warriors below the fifth stage of the Bone Tempering Realm.

"Let's go out and practice."

Chu Fengmian pushed open the door and looked at the night sky. His figure moved continuously in the courtyard, repeatedly forming illusions to familiarize himself with the Shadowy Figure Technique.

By the time Chu Fengmian rested, the sky had already brightened.

After staying up all night, Chu Fengmian felt no fatigue. On the contrary, he was extremely energetic. For a warrior, cultivation is more invigorating than sleep. Many martial arts experts can almost remain awake for decades or even centuries, constantly cultivating.

In just one night, Chu Fengmian had finally become familiar with the Shadowy Figure Technique and cultivated it to the initial stage of mastery.

Chu Fengmian was a person of extremely high talent. In his previous life, he could not cultivate because he could not activate spiritual energy. This time, in just one night, he had reached the initial stage of mastery in the Shadowy Figure Technique.

With this, even if he faced a seventh-stage Bone Tempering Realm warrior, although he might not be able to defeat them, he could at least stand his ground.

"Today is the day for distributing stipends, right?"

Chu Fengmian thought for a moment. Today was the middle of the month, the day when the Lin Family's outer estate distributed stipends.

Usually, Chu Fengmian's stipend was delivered by the disciples of the outer estate, and by the time it reached him, it had already been deducted multiple times.

At that time, Chu Fengmian could only be angry but not speak out, as he lacked the strength to do anything.

But this time was different. Now that Chu Fengmian had advanced to the third stage of the Bone Tempering Realm, he had a place in the outer estate.

This time, he would go to collect it himself.

A smile appeared on Chu Fengmian's lips as he strode towards the Spirit Medicine Hall of the outer estate.

The Spirit Medicine Hall was where the outer estate distributed stipends each month. For warriors, the best stipend was medicinal pills, so the Lin Family's disciples received different quantities of pills each month.

As Chu Fengmian walked through the outer estate, many of the outer estate's disciples had already risen early to collect their pills. Seeing Chu Fengmian, their eyes all showed a hint of surprise.

Chu Fengmian had never dared to collect pills himself before; it was always done by others. What was different this time?

Especially now, many people had noticed that Chu Fengmian's demeanor had changed completely. He now walked with his chest out and head held high, looking entirely different from before, as if he had become a different person.

"Could it be that Chu Fengmian can really cultivate now? Has he advanced to the Bone Tempering Realm?"

Some of the outer estate's disciples discussed among themselves. The news of Chu Fengmian defeating Cao Dahuai had already spread throughout the outer estate.

After all, Chu Fengmian was a well-known waste. Now, suddenly defeating Cao Dahuai, they were all extremely surprised.

"But even if he has advanced to the Bone Tempering Realm, so what? A warrior with only one spirit meridian is still a waste."

One of the outer estate's disciples said disdainfully.

A warrior with only one spirit meridian was indeed no different from a waste, as it would be difficult for them to advance to the Body Tempering Realm throughout their life. They could only be slightly better than ordinary people.

"Look, that boy is going to the Spirit Medicine Hall to collect pills. Let's go and see."

One of the outer estate's disciples laughed and pulled a few other disciples, quickly heading towards the Spirit Medicine Hall to see the spectacle.

Chu Fengmian saw the ridicule and disdain in their eyes.

However, he had no interest in dealing with these small people one by one.

Defeating Cao Dahuai was just the first step. Next, Chu Fengmian planned to become the master of the Lin Family.

The Spirit Medicine Hall was already lined up early in the morning. However, only the outer estate's disciples would queue up. Those who had some status in the outer estate did not need to queue; they would be given priority.

"Oh? Isn't this Chu the Steward? Why are you personally coming to collect pills today?"

As Chu Fengmian arrived at the entrance of the Spirit Medicine Hall, an untimely voice sounded.

A man with a few scars on his face stood at the entrance of the Spirit Medicine Hall, looking at Chu Fengmian with a sneer.

He was the one who had just mocked Chu Fengmian.

"Hmm?"

Chu Fengmian raised his head and looked at the man.

This man was named Lin Gou, an outer estate disciple of the Lin Family. Although his talent was not high and he was only at the fourth stage of the Bone Tempering Realm, he was a favorite of the deputy steward of the outer estate and had some status in the outer estate.

In the past, Lin Gou had often targeted Chu Fengmian, but at that time, Chu Fengmian's strength was weak, and he could not do anything to Lin Gou.

A cold smile appeared on Chu Fengmian's lips.

He had just cultivated the Shadowy Figure Technique to the initial stage of mastery and needed someone to test it. Lin Gou had conveniently come to him.