Shi Feiyang swiftly withdrew a sharp blade from his waist, tightly gripping its keen edge, cautiously inspecting every corner within Snow Eagle Castle. He keenly sensed that there was no one left inside the castle.
At this moment, Shi Feiyang stepped into a grand and mysterious secret chamber, and the sight before him left him dumbfounded. The chamber was filled with piles of glittering gold and silver jewels, food stacked high like mountains, and a variety of weapons and bows and arrows, seemingly silently awaiting his arrival.
Suddenly, Shi Feiyang's heart pounded rapidly. He had traveled to this ancient society, alone, without any support, lacking money and food, making survival extraordinarily difficult.
Now, these gold and silver jewels and food seemed like gifts from heaven, filling Shi Feiyang with a burst of ecstasy.
In that instant, Shi Feiyang glimpsed the dawn of survival and saw the light of hope. These treasures were not just material support but also spiritual encouragement, allowing Shi Feiyang to find a sliver of hope for survival in this unfamiliar and ancient world.
Shi Feiyang slowly raised his left hand, with an elegant demeanor, and directed a mysterious gesture towards the Dragon Treasure Tower ring on his left middle finger.
The Dragon Treasure Tower on the ring seemed to sense Shi Feiyang's call, and a dazzling light burst forth from it, opening the door to the mysterious Dragon Treasure Tower. Shi Feiyang stepped into the tower and was greeted by two maids with dignified appearances and smiling faces.
Shi Feiyang politely requested their assistance, asking if they could help him move the money and food from outside into the tower.
The two maids nodded and smiled, their smiles like the warm sun of spring, bright and radiant. Then, they gracefully stepped out of the tower, summoning the servants from the mansion to assist.
Under Shi Feiyang's guidance, the servants entered the underground chamber of Snow Eagle Castle's Fortress Master Wu Hong, moving the piles of money and food into the Dragon Treasure Tower.
Accompanied by the two maids with elegant appearances and nobility, Shi Feiyang re-entered the grand and magnificent Dragon Treasure Tower. One maid, named Lark, smiled with curiosity in her eyes.
She softly asked Shi Feiyang a question, "Why do you arbitrarily take others' possessions?"
Shi Feiyang explained solemnly, "Given that the nearby regions are facing the ravages of war, our army is preparing to assist Korea in resisting the invasion led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Therefore, we can use these resources to support the Imperial Court's army, ensuring they can better complete their task and protect our homeland."
Lark, upon hearing Shi Feiyang's explanation, showed admiration in her eyes. She praised Shi Feiyang's keen insight, superior strategy, and compassionate heart, able to return his loyalty to the Imperial Court with passionate fervor, truly a remarkable model for our younger generation.
Her words of praise were like the gentle breeze of spring, filling Shi Feiyang's heart with warmth.
After speaking, Lark led Shi Feiyang back to the magnificent mansion surrounded by high walls and glazed tiles.
She prepared warm water for Shi Feiyang and, together with another maid named Bi Yan'Er, assisted Shi Feiyang in bathing and changing clothes.
They moved gently, meticulously washing every inch of Shi Feiyang's skin, making him feel completely cared for.
After the bath, they also prepared a sumptuous feast, dishes rich in color, aroma, and flavor, allowing Shi Feiyang to be fully nourished in his fatigue.
After bathing and changing, Shi Feiyang enjoyed his dinner, then entered a moment of tranquility.
He leisurely walked into the Scripture Pavilion, continuing to delve into the profound and extensive "Tai Xuan Jing."
At the same time, he also perused another acclaimed martial arts treasure manual—"Nine Yin Scripture."
Through meticulous research, Shi Feiyang recognized that "Tai Xuan Jing" was not the only treasure manual containing extensive martial arts knowledge. "Nine Yin Scripture" was also a great martial arts tome comparable to it.
"Nine Yin Scripture" includes inner power, lightweight technique, boxing, palm technique, leg technique, knife technique, swordsmanship, staff technique, whip technique, finger claw, acupoint sealing skills, healing methods, and other martial arts techniques.
In the past, Mei Chaofeng practiced the "Crushing Divine Claw" from "Nine Yin Scripture," shaking the entire Martial Arts world.
However, what Mei Chaofeng had learned was only a part of "Nine Yin Scripture" and did not fully master the entire scripture.
Besides the founder Huang Shang, Northern Hero Guo Jing, and Old Playful Zhou Botong were most deeply experienced in practicing "Nine Yin Scripture."
Despite this, Guo Jing and Zhou Botong did not consider "Nine Yin Scripture" as the foundation of their martial arts. The former focused on Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, while the latter concentrated on Quanzhen Sect Martial Arts, neither of them truly fully trained in "Nine Yin Scripture."
Nonetheless, although Guo Jing was renowned for Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms in the Jianghu, his understanding and application of "Nine Yin Scripture" also reached a high level. Zhou Botong, on the other hand, integrated some techniques from "Nine Yin Scripture" into his martial arts system, thanks to his unique martial arts talent, making his skills even more extraordinary. Although neither relied entirely on "Nine Yin Scripture," this martial arts treasure manual certainly occupied an important position in their martial arts accomplishments.
Shi Feiyang was filled with desire to practice "Tai Xuan Jing" and "Nine Yin Scripture," tirelessly devoting himself to them. After several fierce battles, he once again immersed himself in studying these martial arts theory classics, deepening his understanding and harvesting greater insights into "Tai Xuan Jing" and "Nine Yin Scripture."
Specifically, the "Bright Jade Technique" within him seemed to have broken through the Ninth Realm.
Shi Feiyang's inner power had become more profound; however, aiming to practice "Holy Heart Technique" seemed insufficient.
Recalling the Sunflower Saintess' warning, Shi Feiyang set aside "Holy Heart Technique," repeatedly browsing "Tai Xuan Jing" and "Nine Yin Scripture," further strengthening the "Bright Jade Technique" within him.
Whenever Shi Feiyang was overwhelmed with fatigue, the two beautiful maids were always there to provide bathing and changing services.
Whenever Shi Feiyang felt hunger, a group of servants meticulously prepared delicious food for him. In this way, with a tireless dedication to practice, Shi Feiyang's inner power significantly enhanced, and he also mastered medical skills, gaining further understanding of martial arts from various factions.
However, the flow of time within the Dragon Treasure Tower was not consistent with the outside world.
Time quietly passed by, and in the blink of an eye, more than half a year had gone by.
When Shi Feiyang stepped out of the tower, he found himself still on that night—the night he had led the crowd to drive out the villains from Snow Eagle Castle. It was just the moment when Shi Feiyang stepped out of the tower, coinciding with Master Yuan Chi leading the crowd away from Snow Eagle Castle afterward.
However, in Unity Hall of Snow Eagle Castle, the tense atmosphere remained suffocating, each breath seemingly becoming exceptionally heavy.
This time, tied in the center of Unity Hall and severely wounded was no longer someone else, but Liu Guihua.
Liu Guihua harbored deep feelings for Shi Feiyang. Since leaving Snow Eagle Castle with her brother Liu Dayou, her heart had always been concerned about Shi Feiyang's safety. Her longing for Shi Feiyang was like the tides, surging and relentless.
Therefore, Liu Guihua disregarded everything, riding back to Snow Eagle Castle alone, only to pursue Shi Feiyang's trail.
She had only one resolute belief in her heart, and that was to ensure Shi Feiyang's safety, even if it meant paying a great price.
However, fate seemed to be playing tricks, as Liu Guihua couldn't anticipate that the Nine Eagles who had previously fled Snow Eagle Castle actually invited their martial uncle Wu Rushan, a formidable person of exceptional might.