Immortality Begins with Breathing Exercises

"Encountering those without discernment, even a dozen middle-grade spirit stones."

Wuling City.

The courtyard where Lin Zheyu previously resided.

Tu Yuan retrieved Lin Zheyu’s Lingxi Ball from here.

He sat beside the stone table, grinding his teeth, struggling to suppress the anger within his heart, as he sent out several messages consecutively.

"Dammit, two top-grade spirit stones, daylight robbery!"

Tu Yuan said fiercely.

Suddenly, sensing the fluctuation from the Lingxi Ball, he hurriedly probed with his divine sense: "I’m the one robbing now!"

Tu Yuan: "..."

"*&%￥#@%&&￥*&%￥##**..."

Tu Yuan burst into a stream of curses, almost unable to resist smashing the Lingxi Ball in his hand.

"Could it be that this guy discovered the secrets of those two items?"

Tu Yuan’s expression changed a few times, hesitating on how best to respond.

...

Flame Martial City.

Seeing that Tu Yuan didn’t respond, Lin Zheyu ignored him.

"Here is the Heart Inquiry Hall; anyone joining the Martial Alliance must first pass through the Heart Inquiry Hall."

Bai Lin led Lin Zheyu to a hall with a giant deity statue, and said.

The statue was majestic and splendid, exuding a powerful sense of oppression.

This was indeed the legendary Supreme Emperor of the Yellow Heaven!

"Don’t worry, the Heart Inquiry won’t intrude on your privacy, Mr. Xiao."

"Come, let’s go inside. Today, the one on duty is Senior Nie Zhiyu; she’s very approachable."

Bai Lin said with a smile.

Lin Zheyu nodded and followed Bai Lin into the Heart Inquiry Hall.

"Little Bai Lin, recruiting another martial artist, huh? You’re the most diligent in the entire Martial Alliance."

A gentle voice came through, as a middle-aged woman in a purple dress appeared in view.

The woman’s temperament was gentle, faintly emitting a comforting maternal kindness.

As a martial artist, possessing such a demeanor made Lin Zheyu very curious.

"Bai Lin greets the senior."

"This is Mr. Xiao Yu, a friend of mine, wishing to join the Martial Alliance."

Bai Lin introduced.

He wanted to provide more detail, but realized he didn’t know much about Lin Zheyu.

"I am Xiao Yu, greetings to the senior."

Lin Zheyu cupped his hands respectfully towards Nie Zhiyu.

This was a senior of the Shackled Realm, extremely powerful, rumored to have broken at least three shackles.

"Seems quite young, with excellent talent!"

Nie Zhiyu gazed at Lin Zheyu, her beautiful eyes seemingly able to see through everything, making Lin Zheyu feel a bit uncomfortable.

"Senior praises too much."

Lin Zheyu said modestly, his heart gently tightening.

He couldn’t help but mutter inwardly.

Facing Nie Zhiyu, Lin Zheyu felt as though he was stripped bare, with everything seen through.

"Alright, let’s begin then; friends introduced by little Bai Lin are reliable," Nie Zhiyu said with a light laugh.

The Heart Inquiry of the Martial Alliance was similar to that of the Infinite Sect back then.

Under the influence of untold powers, Lin Zheyu answered a series of questions honestly, all related to his temperament.

Then, witnessed by his Dao Heart and the Supreme Emperor of the Yellow Heaven, he vowed not to disclose the cultivation techniques, texts, secrets, etc., obtained within the Martial Alliance.

"Alright, little Bai Lin, you can take this Mr. Xiao to register now."

Heart Inquiry completed, Nie Zhiyu said with a smile.

"Yes, senior."

"Thank you, senior!"

Lin Zheyu respectfully cupped his hands towards Nie Zhiyu and took his leave.

"What an interesting little guy, I can’t even see through him."

"Although unable to see through precisely, I can vaguely perceive that he’s no older than eighty."

"A peak of Divine Treasure stage cultivator under eighty?"

"Even I couldn’t discern how many Divine Treasures he’s unlocked, as if he never advanced to Divine Treasure."

"Truly a mysterious little fellow."

"It seems his potential is quite astonishing!"

Nie Zhiyu watched the backs of Lin Zheyu and Bai Lin as they departed, a faint smile curling her lips.

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