87. Yin Ren Mansion
Lin Fei then opened the letter from Ling Yao. In the letter, Ling Yao had indeed obtained the Burst Qi Pill recipe for Lin Fei, which was tucked inside the letter.
Lin Fei took out the recipe and memorized it carefully before putting it into his pocket. Afterward, he burned both letters.
"What a coincidence. Just as I've received the Burst Qi Pill recipe, Lin Miao has broken through to the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm. It seems I have to make a trip back to the Lin family. I need to find out what's going on with Lin Miao's breakthrough. And also have Lin Miao try to see if he can refine the Burst Qi Pills."
Lin Fei had a plan in mind. So, without any delay, he got up, rented a fast horse, and left the mountain once again.
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Lin family, Zhou Mountain Mansion City
Lin Fei returned to the Lin family, looking tired and dusty. After meeting with his parents, he went directly to Lin Miao's courtyard.
The courtyard was still filled with Yin Qi, making people shiver. As soon as Lin Fei entered Lin Miao's room, a faint smell of decay filled the air.
"Hmm? Bloodstains!"
Lin Fei's senses were sharp, and he immediately noticed some bloodstains on the ground. Although the bloodstains had dried, it was evident that they had appeared recently.
Lin Fei quickly found Lin Miao, who was sitting cross-legged on a cushion, seemingly meditating and condensing Qi. An invisible layer of Yin wind surrounded him.
Lin Miao, now at the first level of Qi Condensation, seemed to have changed significantly from before.
"Lin Miao," Lin Fei called out.
"Whoosh."
Lin Miao suddenly opened his eyes.
"Young Master, you're back."
Lin Miao tried to show a smile, but his expression was somewhat stiff, perhaps due to his cultivation or some other reason.
Lin Fei got straight to the point, "Lin Miao, you wrote to me saying that you've advanced to the first level of Qi Condensation."
"Yes, Young Master. I had a stroke of luck recently, allowing me to reach the first level of Qi Condensation ahead of schedule." Lin Miao revealed a smile.
"Fortune? Is it related to the bloodstains on the ground?"
However, it was a consumable item. Once used up, it would be useless.
It was the "Yin Ren Mansion" token that made Lin Fei feel a little worried.
"I don't know what kind of power this Yin Ren Mansion has. You killed him recklessly, and although you burned the body, you still left some things behind. It's hard to guarantee that it won't be traced.
Now, burn all the things from the old man's body. Include this token, burn everything. Even if you can't burn it, destroy it completely. Don't leave any traces!"
Lin Fei said decisively. He had a feeling that this old man could be a problem.
"Yes, Young Master. I will deal with all the things from the old man's body immediately."
Lin Miao didn't hesitate. He took out all the things from the old man's body. Then, in front of Lin Fei, he burned everything.
Lin Fei even saw a Qi cultivation method and some secret manuals. Lin Miao might have read these methods and secret manuals.
This was Lin Miao's opportunity. Lin Fei didn't point it out. After all, if Lin Miao's strength and realm were higher, it would actually be a good thing for Lin Fei.
"Lin Miao, my purpose for coming back this time is to let you try refining the Burst Qi Pill. Here is the pill recipe, study it for one night. Tomorrow, I'll bring you the materials listed in the recipe and let you try to refine the Burst Qi Pill."
Lin Fei handed the Burst Qi Pill recipe directly to Lin Miao.
Lin Miao glanced at it and said with a smile, "Young Master, I am now at the first level of Qi Condensation. And with the Yin Gathering Formation, I can quickly recover my spiritual power. There should be no problem with this Burst Qi Pill."
"Good, start refining the pills tomorrow."
After giving instructions, Lin Fei turned and left the courtyard.
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Outside Zhou Mountain Mansion City, a Taoist in a robe was about to enter the city.
Suddenly, the Taoist raised his head and looked towards the city.
"The connection has been severed... I placed a Thousand-Mile Tracking Technique on the identity token of that Yin Ren Mansion remnant. He didn't notice it before, but just now the connection was severed. Was it discovered?"
The Taoist frowned, with many thoughts flashing through his mind.
"Hmph, what if it was discovered? You're already injured, and you can't escape far even if you try. You should still be in Zhou Mountain Mansion City. If the city gates are closed, where will you run?"
The Taoist sneered. He asked the city guard soldiers and learned the direction of the Prefecture Yamen. Then, the Taoist headed straight to the Prefecture Yamen.