Chapter 705: Instruction

And when Yan Buji returned to the sect, after hearing about what had happened in the Heavenly Spirit Realm, he immediately fell into contemplation.

"Yunhua throws ten thousand gold to rescue his own newly‑wedded wife from a slave trader? Hahaha, that's the biggest joke under the heavens!" Yan Buji burst out laughing.

Others might not know the reason, but Yan Buji knows clearly that it is nothing more than Yunhua's preparation to prevent him from targeting his daughter.

Thus, if Yan Buji tries to use the sect to approach the Grand Trade Association for recognition, the difficulty would suddenly rise, possibly causing a big commotion, and the Association would have reason to refuse.

"Yunhua doesn't seem that stupid; I thought he would simply give up his position in the Grand Trade Association and come looking for trouble with me."

Yan Buji sneered.

But whether Yunhua changed himself or someone gave him counsel, the enemy has already appeared, so Yan Buji naturally cannot sit idle and await death.

Yet to come back, if it was Zhang Wang who gave him the idea, would a mere Nascent Soul stage Yunhua be worth antagonizing the Great Sinful Sect? They don't know my abilities, how could Zhang Wang be unaware?

Therefore, if the Grand Trade Association continues to publicize Yunhua's quest for a wife so extravagantly, it must be connected to Yunhua's daughter.

"It seems that bastard really didn't die and was brought into the Grand Trade Association by Yunhua," Yan Buji thought, still somewhat doubtful that since Yunhua appeared here, that bastard from his own past might also be present.

Upon hearing the news from the Heavenly Spirit Realm, Yan Buji confirmed the matter, but since the Grand Trade Association hasn't drawn a clear line with them and seems to be subtly targeting him, it indicates that his bastard is not ordinary.

They might not be after Yunhua's potential; perhaps the bastard's potential is extraordinary.

"Seclusion!"

Yan Buji didn't think further; the necessary information would be uncovered by someone on his behalf.

Later, Yan Buji entered seclusion again, aiming to bring the Five Transformations Time Secrets to full attainment this time, so he could integrate them into his cultivation system, then use the Nine‑Turn Reformation to redo everything, having all preparations complete!

Two years passed.

Yan Buji cultivated day and night without cease, finally bringing the Five Transformations Time Secrets to full attainment.

"According to Elder Ximen's words, the Five Transformations Time Secrets are merely a technique containing a shallow foundational Way of the Universe concept, not particularly strong, yet even so I still needed this long to reach its full attainment," Yan Buji sighed.

With poor innate talent there was nothing to do, but after the technique reached full cultivation, Yan Buji's comprehension of the Way of the Universe deepened again; although not very strong, he finally grasped the Way of the Universe concept of the Five Transformations Time Secrets.

"The rest will probably require self‑realization, or borrowing a superior technique to breakthrough. Perhaps the Heaven Gate Law; I feel I haven't even touched its core yet, only the superficial parts,"

Yan Buji laughed.

Breaking through the Nascent Soul stage is actually not difficult; following the normal cultivator's path, one integrates all learned techniques into a single method, condenses the Qi, and shatters the alchemical core to become a Nascent Soul.

In this process, it also involves a preliminary understanding of the Heaven‑and‑Earth laws; generally, the technique you study yields corresponding law insights, and after breaking through the Nascent Soul, Dao Marks are born.

But Yan Buji had learned the Heaven Gate Law, entered its gate, and already had a Five‑Elements foundation, so he couldn't directly breakthrough with the Heaven Gate Law; doing so would yield the smallest boost in combat power.

Now that the Five Transformations Time Secrets have been fully comprehended, his Five‑Elements Qi bears some Way of the Universe traces, allowing him to invoke Way of the Universe scripts or divine abilities; thus both cosmic paths are complete. Even if future cultivation difficulty multiplies, guaranteeing combat strength is still worthwhile.

"Moreover, I'm still within the Great Sinful Sect, and I have ways to obtain resources for cultivation," Yan Buji smiled, rose, and left the training chamber.

Entering the Alchemical Furnace Hall, Yan Buji intended to check on the two disciples before seeking the Sect Master, but upon arrival he saw them surrounding an Alchemical Furnace refining pills; he did not disturb them and just observed.

Zhang Xue's eyes flickered lively as he flipped through a book, cross‑referencing the alchemy.

"Zhang Cong, add fire!"

"Okay." The taciturn Zhang Cong hurriedly poured the dedicated alchemical fuel into the furnace flame, and Yan Buji raised an eyebrow.

"Done."

In that instant, the previously still Alchemical Furnace began to shake violently, as if a powerful, mysterious force surged within. Accompanying the tremor, pale cyan wisps rose slowly above the furnace lid, like light fairies dancing in the air.

Soon, the wisps coalesced into a mass and then gradually dispersed. Simultaneously, waves of refreshing fragrance seeped continuously from the furnace lid's cracks, quickly filling the entire room. The scent was like a morning mountain breeze, cool and fresh, and also like spring blossoms, richly fragrant and intoxicating.

"Success!"

"This three‑turn Fragrant Pill actually...."

"Hall Master!" Zhang Cong turned back, hurriedly bowing.

Zhang Xue, not yet fully elated, startled and rushed over to bow, saying, "Disciple salutes the Hall Master!"

"Hmm, the pills are well refined." Yan Buji lifted his hand, and the furnace lid floated in midair, the few pills inside flew into Yan Buji's hand.

In terms of quality, they are all top‑grade, yet the two have only just begun Foundation Establishment.

"Did you both refine these pills together?" Yan Buji asked.

"Yes, Hall Master. Our individual Qi is insufficient, so if one controls the temperature and the other handles the Spiritual Materials to form the pill, it's fine."

"Good, good!" Yan Buji nodded with satisfaction.

Yan Buji had never seen such a collaborative alchemy method before, but considering their cultivation was still too low for him to assist, he produced some pills that boost cultivation:

"These are two bottles of Ancient Vitality‑Increasing Pills; they can help you quickly accumulate Qi. Take them and use them first."

"Thank you, Hall Master!!"

Zhang Xue and Zhang Cong gratefully took the pills, carefully placing them on their bodies.

Yan Buji asked again, "Any recent developments?"

"Well... nothing much, except that someone from the sect comes to the Alchemical Hall to request the Alchemist to refine pills, but in our Hall..." Zhang Xue lowered his head, unwilling to continue.

"No worries, with few people there's no need to handle those chores," Yan Buji said, looking around. "The Alchemical Furnace Hall is very clean, and you both seem to have strong alchemy talent. Since I'm emerging from seclusion today, I'll give you a quick pointer."

Yan Buji said, then sat on the ground, watching them:

"Ask about anything you don't understand, whether cultivation or alchemy."

"Yes!"

The two hurriedly sat cross‑legged, thirsting for knowledge.