Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies

Chapter 318 5 Cultivation Progress, The Five Great Realms After Innate

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Inside the Guardian Martial Department Office.

Shen Qing sat upright at the head position of the back hall, his brow furrowed.

Shi Wenbo and his party had already left.

For now, there wasn't much evidence to suggest that this group was targeting him.

These imperial envoys had not yet decided to delve deeply into the demon case in Yongzhou and the anomalies outside the city.

However, he didn't believe he could pass this off so easily.

All of this was just the beginning.

No one could say for sure what would happen next, so it's wise to prepare early.

"Boss."

At this moment, Tian Xiaohu's voice, tinged with hesitation, sounded from outside the door, breaking the silence in the room.

"Come in."

"Yes."

Tian Xiaohu pushed the door open and entered, walking steadily. He clasped his hands and said, "The arrangements are ready on Uncle and Aunt's side, Boss, when do you think you will bring them back to the city? If not, I can do it this afternoon..."

Shen Qing gently raised his hand, stopping Tian Xiaohu's unfinished words, and slowly spoke, "Let's wait for now."

Previously, considering the chaos in Yongzhou City and for their safety, Shen Qing had moved Uncle, Aunt, and Big Sister outside the city to settle in a secured place.

Now that the demon in the city had been subdued, Uncle and Aunt intended to return, but it still seemed inappropriate now.

Shen Qing vaguely sensed that Shi Wenbo and others might have other actions soon. Bringing Uncle and Aunt back now would undoubtedly place them in danger and would also give him additional weaknesses and constraints.

Tian Xiaohu hesitated upon hearing this, slightly puzzled.

He still didn't know about the court sending imperial envoys, nor did he understand the underlying power struggles; a trace of concern flashed across his face as he asked, "Boss, did something happen recently?"

"Nothing much, just minor matters."

Seeing Shen Qing's unwillingness to say more, Tian Xiaohu wisely did not inquire further: "Got it, I'll make arrangements now."

Shen Qing watched Tian Xiaohu leave, and then sought out Chen Guang and others, instructing them to monitor the whereabouts of Shi Wenbo and his group.

After handling many such trivial matters, it was already past noon.

Seeing that the day was still early, the always disciplined Shen Qing habitually walked into the Cultivation Room for his daily practice.

Within the offices of the Guardian Martial Department, there was a specially crafted Cultivation Room, very quiet, with only a meditation cushion placed at the center and nothing else, appearing extremely simple.

Shen Qing opened the door and walked inside.

He sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion in the center of the room with ease, surrounded by an indescribably calm aura.

His gaze focused as a stream of Divine Thought spread out.

With a sound, the door of the Cultivation Room slammed shut under an unseen force.

Shen Qing closed his eyes to calm his mind, and only after all disturbances in his heart settled did he slowly open his eyes, retrieving from his clothes close to the skin a Jade Token, smooth as jade.

Complex and exquisite Jade Talismans were inscribed on the token, shimmering under the faint light.

Shen Qing noticed a warm sensation in his hand, without a trace of coldness, exuding an extraordinary aura.

Ever since slaying the demon in Yongzhou a few days ago, the myriad affairs in the city had been a tangled mess, while the government office lacked manpower.

He had been preoccupied with these affairs, leaving no time for much cultivation.

This was the first time he took out the Jade Token for use.

"I'm not sure of Shi Wenbo's group's intentions. Boosting my cultivation and enhancing our strength is certainly wise."

The unexpected visit of the imperial envoys gave Shen Qing some foreboding feelings.

He decided to set aside the burdensome administrative duties for the time being, intending to fully immerse himself in cultivation.

Shen Qing's hands moved nimbly, forming one mysterious spell after another.

As he moved, the brilliance of the Jade Token suddenly flared up, like the brightest star in the night sky; dense Spiritual Energy, almost liquefied, surged forth from the token, enveloping him and forming a small sea of Spirit Energy.

The Spiritual Energy density in the entire Cultivation Room rose to an unprecedented level in an instant.

Immediately, Shen Qing took out a Wish Power Pearl emitting a gentle white glow from his sleeve.

Seeing everything was ready, he did not delay further, initiating the Refining Pearl Technique.

With a thought, the Wish Power Pearl floated upward, radiating light, complementing the glow of the Jade Token.

Instantly, Shen Qing's speed of condensing spirit energy multiplied, as if numerous streams converging into a river, continuously flowing into his being.

Under the refining of the Six Path Whale Swallowing Technique, Shen Qing felt every inch of his skin and every pore greedily absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, his aura became increasingly stable.

At this moment, Shen Qing seemed to merge with the entire world.

Every breath, every heartbeat, resonated subtly with the surrounding Spirit Energy.

In his Qi Sea, an identical phantom slowly emerged, becoming more solid with the nourishment of Spiritual Energy.

At this time, Shen Qing's mind had fully immersed into the mystical world of cultivation.

Nature's spiritual energy flowed through his body's meridians like fine threads, nourishing his physical body and spiritual consciousness.

The Spiritual Power within him, through countless cycles of refinement and accumulation, had gradually transformed from its initially rough and robust state to one light and agile, sensing the external Spiritual Energy.

A faint glow flickered around Shen Qing as the Spirit Energy in the Cultivation Room seemed to be summoned and driven, surging toward him and forming a small vortex.

His Divine Thought became exceptionally clear at this moment, able to perceive every trace of Spirit Energy's flow within and even vaguely capture the subtle changes in the surrounding nature's spiritual energy.

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