Immortality Begins by Taking Care of Master’s Wife – Chapter 46

Chapter 46: Body Refinement Sixth Level, The Salt Gang Sets a Trap

“Retainer Bai, I’m sorry, I didn’t expect that little wench to be so ruthless, she directly self-destructed!”

Wang Kang An’s face was filled with shame. It was his carelessness.

He hadn’t expected that their group would all be at least at the fourth level of Body Refinement, while he himself was at the seventh level. Yet, he had failed to capture a woman at the fourth level of Body Refinement.

Failure to capture her alive meant failure.

What was even more embarrassing was that not only did he fail, but they also lost two men, one at the fourth level and one at the fifth level of Body Refinement. They were both taken out by Liu Ru Yi’s self-destruction.

“Alright, remember this lesson. Even when a lion fights a rabbit, it uses all its strength!”

Bai Gui Nong spoke coldly, also reminding himself.

He had been careless too.

He hadn’t taken the fourth level Body Refinement Liu Ru Yi seriously. Otherwise, if he had been a bit more careful, Liu Ru Yi would never have been able to self-destruct in front of him.

“Retainer Bai, now that this little wench has self-destructed, that person behind the scenes who is quite strong, if he hides, we’re afraid we won’t be able to find him at all…”

Wang Kang An’s face was full of dejection. He had originally thought it would be an easy task, but because of Liu Ru Yi’s self-destruction, the difficulty had suddenly increased by who knows how much.

“If we can’t find him, then let him come out on his own!”

Bai Gui Nong looked into the distance, his eyes deep and unreadable:

“Clean up the battlefield, make sure it’s spotless, leave no trace.”

“Who said we didn’t catch anyone? We already caught her!”

“It’s just that this woman has a strong personality, she’d rather die than submit. No matter how we torture her, she still refuses to reveal the mastermind behind this!”

“What a true heroine, her loyalty is higher than the sky!”

Bai Gui Nong sneered, his face full of ruthlessness.

Wang Kang An was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up as he suddenly understood, praising, “Retainer Bai is truly brilliant!”

“Less flattery, get the job done cleanly. We cannot afford to fail this time!”

Bai Gui Nong reprimanded.

“Yes, Retainer Bai, please rest assured!”

Wang Kang An immediately began cleaning up the battlefield, removing all traces, then found a carriage and returned to the Qing He branch headquarters.

……

The next day.

Zhou Chen woke up leisurely, his sleepy eyes gazing at the ceiling, his expression strange.

He had successfully comprehended a secret technique based on the relief sculptures of the Wind and Moon Illustrated Record, but this technique seemed somewhat improper.

“No, it’s not improper. I comprehended this technique from the Wind and Moon Illustrated Record, it should be the most proper thing!”

Zhou Chen thought for a moment and named the technique he had comprehended the Wind and Moon Secret Record.

The Wind and Moon Secret Record was a dual cultivation technique that could improve one’s cultivation and strength through pleasure.

It contained countless positions.

It could be one-on-one, one-on-two, one-on-three, one-on…

Boundlessly profound.

“Although it doesn’t seem very proper, but with this Wind and Moon Secret Record, wouldn’t I be killing two birds with one stone in the future?”

Thinking about earning Romance Points while improving his and his women’s strength, Zhou Chen suddenly realized that this was the most suitable supreme technique for him.

More useful than any other technique.

Truly wonderful.

He glanced at Ji Feng Xia and Liu Ru Yi, both were still comprehending within the Wind and Moon Illustrated Record, so it was not a good time to disturb them.

Zhou Chen could only look at Qin Hong Yu who was beside him.

At this time, Qin Hong Yu was lying on her side, her fair back facing him.

Zhou Chen’s heart stirred. He moved forward and embraced Qin Hong Yu in his arms.

“Hmm!”

Qin Hong Yu instinctively murmured, and was immediately awakened by Zhou Chen.

“Brother Chen, this early in the morning, you…”

Feeling the changes, Qin Hong Yu couldn’t help but rebuke him.

“Isn’t this making up for last night?”

Zhou Chen smiled, his hand cupping her peak, his hot breath blowing on Qin Hong Yu’s ear.

“I’ll teach you another secret technique, I guarantee it will make your cultivation level increase rapidly!”

“What secret technique?”

Qin Hong Yu’s eyes lit up, full of anticipation.

“It’s like this…”

Zhou Chen whispered slowly in her ear.

“Hmph, what secret technique, you just know how to find new ways to bully and take advantage of me…”

Qin Hong Yu snorted softly. She didn’t see the power of the Wind and Moon Secret Record, she only saw the shameful practice within it.

“If you don’t believe me, then forget it. You’ll know whether it’s true or not in the future!”

Zhou Chen didn’t explain too much and directly began teaching.

With his personal instruction, Qin Hong Yu learned very quickly.

As she grasped the basics, Qin Hong Yu discovered the wonders of this secret technique and became even more enthusiastic and focused in her learning, achieving even better results.

The sun passed its zenith.

Zhou Chen and Qin Hong Yu finished their practice reluctantly and prepared to go out for a meal.

“The Salt Gang’s Law Enforcement Elder, a ninth level Body Refinement expert, has arrived. It’s hard to guarantee that there won’t be a Divine Power Realm expert…”

If his cultivation level was seen through by a Divine Power Realm expert, he would very likely be exposed.

Thinking of this, Zhou Chen glanced at the Breath Concealment Technique.

Breath Concealment Technique Seventh Level 0/640

“Add points!”

Zhou Chen added points three times in a row, raising the Breath Concealment Technique to the ninth level, Great Perfection, consuming a total of 4,480 Romance Points.

In an instant, it was as if Zhou Chen had cultivated for decades. His entire being became motionless, like a stubborn rock, unmoved by wind or rain, without any aura.

Countless profound meanings flowed through his mind. Zhou Chen’s aura was completely concealed, revealing nothing, as if he were an ordinary person.

Even a Divine Power Realm or Foundation Establishment expert wouldn’t be able to see through him.

However, complete concealment was the same as no concealment. Zhou Chen controlled his aura to remain at the second level of Body Refinement.

“Perfect!”

Zhou Chen was satisfied. He glanced at the remaining 21,000 or so Romance Points and spent another 16,000 on Yi’s Archery.

During this period, Zhou Chen had been extremely successful at Snow Moon Workshop, his Romance Points had surpassed the 25,000 mark, it could be said to be the richest he had ever been.

However, after these two additions, it had dropped back to over 5,000.

The next moment.

As 16,000 Romance Points were consumed, Zhou Chen’s entire body trembled, his bone marrow was tempered and transformed, completing the marrow refinement and advancing to the sixth level of Body Refinement, Blood Tempering Realm.

The sixth level of Body Refinement, Blood Tempering, was also known as Blood Exchange.

Blood originated from marrow, marrow refinement was the foundational preparation for blood refinement.

“Brother Chen, you’ve broken through again?”

Qin Hong Yu’s eyes widened, her red lips parted in shock. She was completely numb.

Only after practicing martial arts did she truly understand the difficulty of it.

But for Zhou Chen, it was as simple as eating and drinking.

And.

As Zhou Chen’s lover, she knew that he didn’t practice martial arts at home at all. Every time he came back, he would just tirelessly torment her.

“A small breakthrough, just basic operations!”

Zhou Chen smiled and looked at his personal panel.

Wind and Moon Mirror

Master: Zhou Chen

Techniques: Yi’s Archery Sixth Level 28/32000, Everlasting Spring Art Fourth Level 60/8000, Three Harmonies Saber Third Level 90/400, Phantom Sword Third Level 80/400…

Realm: Body Refinement Sixth Level Blood Tempering/Qi Refinement Fourth Level

Supernatural Ability: Thunderclap Wish-Fulfilling Hand

Spells: Breath Concealment Technique Ninth Level Great Perfection, Ghost Control Technique First Level 10/1000

Skills: Three Harmonies Saber Great Achievement 69/160, Phantom Sword Great Achievement 9/160, Yi’s Arrow Shoots into the Sky Arrow Intent 65/1000, Tracking Great Achievement 40/160, Throwing Great Achievement 8/160…

Medicine Recipe: Yang Ding Tian

Romance Points: 5125

“With my current strength, I’m at least comparable to the seventh level of Body Refinement. If I fuse with Ji Feng Xia and Liu Ru Yi’s cultivation, I might even be able to take on an eighth level Body Refinement Golden Body Realm expert…”

Feeling the surge of power within his body, Zhou Chen was in a good mood. Especially after activating the Wind and Moon Illustrated Record, his foundation had greatly increased, it could be said to be a double blessing.

Holding Qin Hong Yu’s hand, Zhou Chen walked out with light steps to have a meal.

On the second floor of the Fortune Restaurant.

Zhou Chen was in a great mood and ordered a large table of dishes.

“Brother Chen, so much, can we finish it all?”

Qin Hong Yu, accustomed to poverty, didn’t like to waste.

“Don’t worry, I’m here!”

Zhou Chen ate heartily, his appetite was astonishing.

He alone could finish this entire table of dishes.

“Hurry up and eat!”

Zhou Chen was already starving. He hadn’t eaten breakfast, and had been busy all morning, now he was having brunch together.

“Mm.”

Qin Hong Yu was also extremely hungry. She had expended a lot of energy and felt like a fish out of water.

The two of them began to eat voraciously.

“Have you heard? That female assassin who tried to kill Shi Bao Yu has been caught. The Salt Gang will surely catch the mastermind behind Retainer Bai’s murder soon!”

“Yeah, I heard the Salt Gang is serious this time. Even a seventh level Body Refinement Elder has been dispatched. As long as they pry open that female assassin’s mouth, catching the real culprit will be as easy as turning over one’s hand.”

“You guys don’t know the inside story. I heard from my third aunt’s cousin’s second uncle’s nephew that the female assassin is very tough. They say the Salt Gang has used countless torture methods, but they still can’t get her to talk!”

“How is that possible? A woman can withstand all kinds of torture from the Salt Gang? Her mouth must have been pried open by now!”

“Why is it impossible? Don’t you know about ‘women are not inferior to men’? But this woman must be in cahoots with the mastermind, otherwise she wouldn’t be holding out!”

“More than just in cahoots, their love must be as deep as the sea, their loyalty higher than the sky!”

The chatter from downstairs came up. Qin Hong Yu couldn’t help but say, “She’s truly a heroine!”

She couldn’t imagine how terrifying it would be to endure those horrific tortures.

Especially for a woman.

It was not only physical torture, but also mental torment.

“Indeed, a true heroine.”

Zhou Chen casually agreed, sneering inwardly.

Liu Ru Yi had clearly self-destructed, leaving no remains, yet the news spread that Liu Ru Yi was loyal and refused to reveal anything.

This was obviously a trap, trying to lure him into rescuing Liu Ru Yi and walking right into their net.

Too bad.

Bai Gui Nong and the others didn’t know that Zhou Chen already knew everything.

This tactic of luring the snake out of its hole, although used well, was just a joke to him.

Zhou Chen savored the delicious food, watching the Salt Gang’s performance with amusement.

At the Qing He branch headquarters of the Salt Gang.

“Retainer Bai, you specifically requested to spread the news of my arrival. What if that thief doesn’t dare to come?”

Wang Kang An was a little worried.

The seventh level Body Refinement Elder that everyone was talking about was him.

“He will!”

Bai Gui Nong said with certainty, his face full of confidence:

“To be able to kill Bai Ru Yun with a single arrow, the murderer must have the strength of the seventh level of Body Refinement. He definitely won’t be afraid of you!”

“Spreading the news of your arrival is precisely to reassure him, to make him think that you are the only one the Salt Gang has sent this time!”

“Besides, that woman self-destructed so decisively, most likely to protect him. And he was willing to kill my Salt Gang Retainer to save that woman, which shows their relationship is extraordinary!”

“He will definitely come!”

“Most likely tonight!”

“Retainer Bai is wise!”

Wang Kang An was completely relieved, a smile appearing on his face, as if the murderer was already in his bowl.

“As long as he dares to come, I’ll make sure he never leaves!”

Bai Gui Nong’s eyes were cold and sharp. The news of his arrival was absolutely confidential, the murderer didn’t know about him, and would definitely come.

Tonight.

He would personally keep watch.

He would definitely bring the murderer to justice!