Chapter 440 - 146: Bountiful Harvest (Part 2)
The Sealing Spirit Technique is actually recorded in the Secret Manual left by the old lady, in the Talisman Art section.
However, this technique requires a high level of control over Primordial Qi, essentially relying on talent.
A warrior who can lift a thousand pounds may not be able to skillfully handle an embroidery needle, and that’s the gist of it.
Chen Yan practiced the Sealing Spirit Technique diligently at home, and within a week, he had used up more than half a box of talisman paper.
He wasn’t in a hurry; after all, revenge is about perseverance in the heart. As long as he remained steadfast, there was no rush to accomplish it in just a day or two.
On the eighth day, Chen Yan’s Sealing Spirit Technique finally showed some achievement.
He successfully sealed a "Finger Sword" into a piece of talisman paper.
Although it was just a Finger Sword using his ring finger with little power, only capable of piercing through a wooden board...
But nonetheless, Chen Yan knew he had taken a solid step forward.
He had completed the transformation from nothing to something.
These days, Lu Sisi would occasionally come over to keep Chen Yan company. Chen Yan wasn’t one to neglect his girlfriend, so when Lu Sisi came, he would leave his training room, lock the basement door, and spend time with his girlfriend, enjoying meals and going on dates.
Seeing Chen Yan staying home quietly, seemingly disengaged from the world like a laid-back idle fish, Lu Sisi felt reassured instead.
However, Chen Yan had taken a leave from the Academy, not teaching classes these days. Aside from spending time with Lu Sisi, he devoted all his remaining time to practicing Talisman Art.
Before he knew it, it was mid-April.
The weather in Jinling Prefecture was getting warmer, with daytime temperatures rising to over twenty degrees.
This season was when cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and several spots in Jinling Prefecture for viewing cherry blossoms were crowded every day, with a constant flow of people, even making it to the local news.
Chen Yan set aside some time, and on a weekend when Lu Sisi was off, he accompanied his girlfriend on a trip. Both of them walked through the cherry blossom avenue amidst the crowd, and after returning, they bitterly complained to each other.
If they had known earlier, they wouldn’t have gone!
This wasn’t cherry blossom viewing; it was simply seeing a sea of people!
They were drenched in sweat from the crowd! This wasn’t flower viewing; it was pure torment.
Chen Yan personally cooked a few dishes to comfort his little girlfriend, and they spent a lazy weekend together. On Sunday night, he drove Lu Sisi back to school.
"I need to leave on a trip on Monday."
Standing below the girls’ dormitory building at Lu Sisi’s school, Chen Yan smiled at her.
Lu Sisi was taken aback and instinctively asked, "Where to?"
"To the mountains, I’ve reached a bottleneck in my training, and I need to find a Spiritual Qi-rich blessed place to break through the bottleneck."
Lu Sisi’s eyes showed a bit of reluctance: "How long will you be gone...?"
"If quick, three to five days; if slow, at most a week or two."
The girl remained silent, just quietly looking at Chen Yan.
Chen Yan smiled gently, lightly stroked Lu Sisi’s face, and softly said, "Don’t worry, it’s just a training hurdle, there’s no danger."
Lu Sisi sighed lightly, "Alright then, go and come back quickly, and let me know the moment you return."
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Leaving the girls’ dormitory building, Chen Yan drove home, maintaining a calm and steady demeanor along the way.
Upon arriving home, Chen Yan took a shower and changed into clean clothes.
This time, he put on a new polar cold-weather suit, with cold-weather gloves and boots. He also took out the climbing backpack that was already packed with gear.
After preparing, Chen Yan instructed Gui Geng to keep the house secure.
Then he walked into the training room in the basement, closed the door, and touched the alchemy furnace hanging around his neck, taking out the ring and slipping it onto his finger.
Absorb Primordial Qi!
The pulling sensation indeed appeared!
As Chen Yan increased the force of absorption, the pulling force became stronger and stronger.
Finally, Chen Yan felt the familiar immense pull, his entire body sank, and then a strong sense of falling, with his vision going black!
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When Chen Yan opened his eyes, it was dim all around.
He smelled the familiar damp and cold air.
This time, Chen Yan was prepared. When the intense falling sensation appeared, he immediately curled up his body, adopting a protective posture.
Therefore, at this moment, Chen Yan calmly got up from the ground and quietly observed his surroundings.
Confirmed!
This was the cave! The cave where he last hid before losing consciousness in the Domain Realm!
Chen Yan bent down to crawl out of the cave and stood outside.
The sky was still pitch dark, shrouded in thick fog, and the damp, cold air invigorated Chen Yan, making him feel sharp. The sensation in his lungs, slightly numb and tingling after a deep breath, ignited his determination.
He carefully checked his body and equipment.
Protected by the cold-weather gear, his body was warm. Although it was still frighteningly cold here, it seemed that the cold-weather suit could withstand it.
Chen Yan felt reassured.
He first took out a can of deodorizer from his backpack and sprayed it on himself from head to toe. Then, Chen Yan took out a Light Body Talisman from his backpack, which he had sealed in the talisman paper using the Sealing Spirit Technique, reserving enough Primordial Qi to activate it by tearing it open.
After slapping a Light Body Talisman on himself and his backpack, Chen Yan set off with large strides, walking into the dense forest. His target was very clear... the direction of the Fierce Beast Race village.