Chapter 274: Chapter 273: End of 3-Month Confinement

As Shen Han delved deeper into the medical books, he became increasingly focused.

He could clearly perceive the intricacies of the Little Pool Immortal’s medical skills.

Moreover, the art of medicine allowed no room for error.

As they say, "A miss is as good as a mile."

A slight mistake, and the art of saving lives could turn into a technique for taking lives.

The prepared meals became scarcer as well.

Every dusk, Shi Yuezhu and Su Jinyu would go out to forage for edible food.

During the past month and more, the two of them, as mentor and student, expended much effort trying to comprehend the Martial Path of the Little Pool Immortal from the Clear Pool, but their gains were minimal.

Thus, Shi Yuezhu naturally took on the responsibility of preparing meals.

Shen Han wanted to help out, but was always sent back by Shi Yuezhu to focus on his studies.

She smiled and said, "Completing your studies early is a contribution in itself."

Life passed peacefully, following a very regular routine each day.

For the next month or so, Shen Han dedicated himself entirely to studying the Acupuncture Technique.

Whenever he reached a difficult point, he added the entry [easy to learn].

The kind of classics that might take others several years to fully read, Shen Han looked at the time he spent and realized it took him two and a half months.

After another night of diligence, Shen Han finally finished reading all the medical books and tomes.

As the morning sun rose, Shen Han rarely opened the door to feel the warmth of the dawn.

"Moon Bamboo Peak Master, I’ve finished reading all these medical texts.

The Acupuncture Techniques described within, while I’m not yet proficient, should be at entry-level proficiency.

Did the Little Pool Immortal leave any instructions on where to verify the results of this cultivation?"

Since the Little Pool Immortal said that one needs to acquire his legacy before leaving,

there must be some mention of where to test the legacy acquisition.

Hearing this, Shi Yuezhu was somewhat taken aback.

So many tomes, and he finished reading them in just over two months...

Not far away, Su Jinyu also frowned: "The legacy left behind by an Immortal, read so hastily..."

She didn’t say it outright, but the implication was clear.

That Shen Han merely skimmed through, without true understanding.

Shen Han ignored her and just looked at Shi Yuezhu.

After a moment’s hesitation, Shi Yuezhu led Shen Han to the back of the courtyard.

"According to the letter, there are two locks here, and unlocking them allows one to leave.

But it’s uncertain if there will be any punishment for mistakes..."

Shen Han moved a bit closer.

Next to the lock on the left was a diagram illustrating the Acupuncture Technique.

Beside the diagram, the person’s ailments were noted.

Shen Han’s expression became serious.

The symptoms were Qi stagnation and blood stasis, irritability, and fullness in the chest and sides.

This was a blood-related ailment, treatable with the Dui Needle.

With this in mind, Shen Han immediately returned indoors to retrieve the needle box.

He held the Dui Needle in his hand and used the Nine Needle Skill to heal with internal energy.

Beside him, Su Jinyu seemed somewhat impatient.

Two and a half months...

While not short, considering the number of classics, how could one possibly read and grasp them all so quickly?

Not even Brother Ye could...

Unconsciously, Su Jinyu’s thoughts turned to Shen Ye again.

Maybe if she had entered this Secret Realm together with Shen Ye, they could have left early.

Shen Ye excelled in both scholarly and martial pursuits, so studying medicine should pose no problem.

Of course, she was only daydreaming and wasn’t foolish enough to say it out loud.

During Su Jinyu’s reverie, the left-side lock clicked open with a sound...

The once-tight lock sprung open of its own accord.

There was nothing wrong with Shen Han’s application of medical technique.

Seeing this, Shi Yuezhu’s eyes brightened, wanting to say some words of praise.

But with Su Jinyu right beside him, who had gained nothing in these days, he feared praising Shen Han would upset her...

Shen Han smiled and looked at Shi Yuezhu, "As expected."

Standing aside, Su Jinyu pressed her lips together lightly.

Still frowning: "But there’s still another lock... comprehension at the Clear Pool..."

"Don’t be so pessimistic; at least half the problem is solved."

Shi Yuezhu spoke softly, withholding some thoughts.

Her disciple still preferred to underestimate Shen Han’s accomplishments.

After two months and more, he had not only finished going through all those tomes but had also mastered the contents skillfully.

If these were Shen Ye’s accomplishments, who knows how much praise she’d heap on him...

Mountain Sea Academy.

Three months of confinement passed in the blink of an eye.

During these three months, Luo Zuchen was constantly with Shen Ye.

He advised Shen Ye meticulously on every aspect of his cultivation.

To be honest, seeing Shen Ye’s cultivation progress,

Luo Zuchen was greatly pleased, as his disciple was truly excellent.

Regarding the Scholar’s Cultivation Method or the Martial Path, as a strong Immortal Realm figure, he couldn’t find any needed improvement.

Having advanced to the Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm this year was remarkable enough to astonish many.

But judging by his current progress, within a year and a half at most, Shen Ye might step into the Fifth Grade Fruit Realm!

"Shen Han left from our confinement to train, but hasn’t returned yet.

If I knew where he went, this would be a good chance to eliminate him."

A hint of regret appeared on Luo Zuchen’s face.

As vast as Great Wei is, he’s not an Immortal, so there’s no way to deduce where Shen Han went.

Hearing this, Shen Ye seemed to receive some sort of hint.

"Previously, I got a message that this training session, Shen Han went together with Su Jinyu.

If they’re together, they might be going to that Secret Realm..."

Shen Ye felt a faint suspicion.

"If I’m not mistaken, they are most likely headed to the Little Pool Immortal’s Secret Realm.

Mr. Luo..."

Hearing this, Luo Zuchen didn’t hesitate, and the pair of mentor and disciple set off immediately.

They rushed toward the northern border of Great Wei.

Traveling swiftly, they reached the entrance of the Secret Realm within a day.

Seeing the entrance he had altered being discovered,

Shen Ye’s expression turned sour.

The Secret Realm he had reserved was seized first...

The two entered the chamber, where the mechanism had already been solved, but the end of the passage was sealed.

It was apparent that they had entered the Secret Realm and possibly were receiving a legacy within.

Thinking of this made Shen Ye feel like his heart was being clawed by a cat.

It was supposed to be his opportunity, and Su Jinyu was once his woman too.

But ever since Shen Han arrived in the Capital City, everything seemed to have changed.

The harshness in his heart grew fiercer.

"Mr. Luo..."

"No worries, we’ll wait here for a few months.

I refuse to believe they can stay forever in this Secret Realm."

Luo Zuchen’s gaze was sharp; he didn’t want to leave a potential threat for the future.

The more Shen Han seized opportunities, the stronger Luo Zuchen’s intent to kill grew.

Even the Patriarch of the Shen Family wanted to ease relations with Shen Han now.

If allowed to grow further, the Shen Family might start supporting and favoring Shen Han.

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