Ming Zhitian nodded. Though curious, he didn't say much, eager to continue listening to the true explanation. "Yes."
Empress Xingchen praised, "As expected of a hidden family. Even I couldn't discern anything, yet you saw through it at a glance."
Yuan Bilong smiled faintly, "Empress, you flatter me. It's merely a naturally keen eye."
Empress Xingchen was surprised, "You even saw through my identity."
Yuan Bilong looked at Ming Zhitian, "Since you've already practiced, it's not too late to stop now. Otherwise, if you descend into the demonic path, the sea of suffering will be boundless. I advise you, Mr. Ming, to stop cultivating the Tuntian Shen Gong. It will make you lose yourself and turn you into a killing machine."
Ming Zhitian nodded, "Thank you for your guidance. Someone has told me the same words before, and I have kept them in my heart."
Yuan Bilong nodded, "Good, I will now tell you how to break it."
"The reason you are still stuck at the tenth level of the Fengshen realm and cannot break through is that the Tuntian Shen Gong is only one part of it. The other reason is that your spiritual sea is too powerful, forming a bottomless pit. No amount of experience can fill it. This reason... should be related to your bloodline. I don't know the specific cause yet, but since there is a way to break it, there's no need to think so complicatedly. Just execute it directly."
"Press the acupoints Qu Chi on the central channel, then circulate your spiritual energy to try."
Ming Zhitian nodded and immediately tried it according to his method. He heard a slight "bang~" sound, as if a bottle cap had been opened.
Ming Zhitian felt a surge of comfort throughout his body, feeling as though he could now punch and kill a ferocious beast like a wild ox.
Ming Zhitian couldn't help but exclaim, "So it was that simple. However, if it were so simple, I wouldn't have been able to figure it out. Thank you."
Yuan Bilong shook his head, "We benefit each other, no need for thanks. From now on, our Yuan family owes Mr. Ming a great favor. As long as you ask, our Yuan family will go through fire and water without hesitation."
Ming Zhitian clasped his hands in salutation, "Regardless, I have made a friend in you."
Yuan Bilong laughed heartily, "Good, good."
Ming Zhitian said, "Then... if there's nothing else, we will take our leave and not disturb your residence."
Yuan Bilong quickly waved his hand, "Not at all. Although we are a hidden family, guests are always welcome. Since you are here, please make yourselves at home, especially Mr. Ming. I must fulfill my duties as a host, otherwise, I will not be able to sleep peacefully."
Ming Zhitian thought for a moment, then looked at Empress Xingchen, "Alright, Xingchen cannot stay long. We will leave tomorrow morning, how about it?"
Empress Xingchen checked the time and agreed, "Mm, we'll just have a simple meal."
Yuan Bilong clapped his hands in delight, "Let me show you the prosperity of our Yuan family tonight."
...
In the evening, they had a simple meal with the Yuan family head, Yuan Chamming, and Yuan Bilong and a few other family members. There was no lavish seafood feast, only simple and unadorned rice and vegetables. They have always focused on a vegetarian diet, symbolizing longevity.
The taste was quite good. Compared to meat, it had a unique flavor, giving a sense of tranquility and contentment.
After the meal, Yuan Bilong, accompanied by Yuan Chunhua, took Ming Zhitian and Empress Xingchen on a tour of their vast Yuan family estate.
In this hidden family, everyone was very diligent. Without the constraints of Shenwu coins, there was no currency circulation, and people voluntarily took on tasks.
It was like several large cities merged together. They flew for hundreds of miles before reaching the main places of interest.
The scenery at night was the most beautiful. After eating candied hawthorns, they enjoyed the Ferris wheel and roller coaster, all of which were powered by spells, so there was no need to worry about danger or power outages.
Empress Xingchen had never experienced such things. Under Ming Zhitian's lead, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Looking at her angelic smile, Ming Zhitian was momentarily lost in thought. Then, realizing something, he slapped himself across the face, cursing internally, "Ming Zhitian! Are you even human? She is your martial aunt! How can you have such improper thoughts?"
Empress Xingchen looked confused, "Zhitian, what's wrong? Why did you slap yourself for no reason?"
Ming Zhitian coughed dryly, "Uh... there was a mosquito."
"..."