I am dying of old age, and I have awakened to the character of longevity.

As Zhang Lin said this, he felt a bit uncomfortable.

In just a few months, this old brother had gained the appreciation of Wei Dian and the Grand Deacon, and had even secured the position of Second Deacon.

You should know that when Zhang Biao was around, although he overshadowed Zhang Lin, they were both deacons, and their ranks were equal. Master Wei didn't give Zhang Biao the title of Second Deacon.

He was afraid that he would have difficulty getting ahead in the future.

Although he was disappointed, he admired this old brother from the bottom of his heart.

He knew how to deal with people and how to handle matters.

Without any background or support, he relied on his hard skills in interpersonal relationships to become the Second Deacon. Zhang Lin had seen everything Xie An did and felt inferior to him.

"The Plum Blossom Demon is still watching us, and the situation in the Black Market is unstable, so let's talk about celebrating after a while," Xie An said, not refusing, but adjusting the timing.

"Then it's settled."

Zhang Lin left happily.

Xie An could feel that Zhang Lin, who had always treated him as an equal, had now taken the initiative to lower his posture, with a bit of flattery.

Xie An returned to his room to rest and continued to practice his skills.

He was not in a hurry to go outside and retrieve the brocade box.

The main reason was that Xie An had just keenly noticed Wei Dian's gaze sweeping over his quiver. It was obvious that Wei Dian was still suspicious. To avoid hidden dangers, Xie An simply didn't go out.

He could just practice his skills in peace.

In addition, Xie An also asked Liang Zhi to track down the identities of the Bearded Hunter and the Medicine-Selling Fatty. As expected, he learned that both of them were very close to the Second Master of the Chen Mansion.

Xie An became even more certain of his previous judgment.

In the following two days, the Plum Blossom Demon did not come to the Black Market again.

The Black Market's business slowly recovered to its peak.

Now that the Plum Blossom Demon had learned about the Second Master of the Chen Mansion from the Chamber Pot Boy, he must have gone to find trouble with the Second Master.

"I used to need to practice the Health Cultivation Technique for a long time before a warm current would be produced in my lower abdomen. This effect is achieved with just one sip of water?"

"Could it be…"

Without saying a word, Xie An immediately put down the spoon and began to practice the Health Cultivation Technique.

Unexpectedly, the effect was doubled.

It was much more effective than the unique medicinal formula left by Tang Qingfeng.

This discovery made Xie An feel extremely excited.

"Although this box still can't be opened, it can make the clear water produce inexplicable power just by being close to it. It really is a good treasure!"

"It has such miraculous effects even before it's opened. If it's opened…"

The following days returned to peace again.

During the day, he practiced the Five Animal Frolics and the Fuyang Saber Technique, and at night, he cultivated the Fetal Respiration Technique to recuperate.

Now, Xie An's monthly salary has doubled to forty taels per month, which is four hundred and eighty taels a year, which is considered a small fortune.

In addition, the medicinal supplements have doubled, and he can receive two doses of Tiger Hide Yuan Soup for free every three months. This is enough to support his martial arts needs for the next few months.

Three months passed in a flash.

On this day, the market was closed, and the sky was slightly bright. With the merchants and customers leaving, the entire Black Blood Ridge became quiet.

However, Xie An was still taking a medicinal bath in the courtyard.

Naked, Xie An's skin had turned bronze, and it was not only tight, but also exuded a layer of shiny luster, which looked very mighty.

The medicinal liquid could be seen flowing into the body from the pores of the skin, tempering Xie An's skin membrane, causing the skin membrane to appear a few slight tremors, as if a strange force was surging under the skin membrane.

Even after taking a medicinal bath for several hours, the medicinal liquid in the tub did not cool down, but remained warm, emitting bursts of heat.

This was thanks to Xie An's muscles and bones generating heat, his skin membrane being strong, and his energy and blood surging. This allowed the water temperature to always be maintained at a certain heat.

Suddenly, Xie An suddenly opened his eyes, and a sharp light was released.

"Finally, I have achieved the Copper Skin Realm!"

Xie An clearly felt that his skin membrane had been tempered to an extremely strong level, and could no longer be strengthened.

This was a sign of the completion of the Copper Skin Realm.

Ordinary blunt weapons, branches, and fingernails could no longer cut through the skin membrane. He could resist cold and heat, and was not afraid of evil spirits.

Every move he made carried extremely strong power.

"It's been almost half a year since I started practicing martial arts, and I've only achieved the completion of skin refining. It seems that I really don't have any outstanding talent in martial arts… Fortunately, I'm old enough to work hard."

Xie An said with emotion, then walked out of the tub, picked up the broadsword and began to practice in the courtyard.

Thrusting, slashing, lifting, turning around and slashing… All kinds of basic saber techniques were natural and easy to use in his hands.

Compared to three months ago, Xie An's saber technique had obviously made a qualitative leap and was no longer the same.

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"Fuhu!"

Suddenly, a saber was slashed down, and the loud sound of a tiger roaring in the mountains was faintly heard. A half-foot deep groove was cut out of the ground covered with bluestone bricks, extending to three meters away, with flying sand and rocks, and the ground shook violently.

He really did open monuments and split rocks.

After venting the power of his body, Xie An felt refreshed and his muscles and bones were active.

"Let me try how single-arm lifting is."

Xie An used hemp rope to tie a two-hundred-pound stone lock and an eight-hundred-pound stone lock firmly together, making sure there was no looseness. Then he took a horse stance and grabbed the handle of the stone lock with his right arm.

"Drink!"

With a soft shout, his right hand exerted its strength domineeringly. He lifted the stone lock over his head. Although it was a bit difficult, he could still swing it around a few times.

"Lifting a thousand pounds!"

Xie An felt very happy, and after putting down the stone lock, he pulled up the panel:

【Current Longevity Fate: Level 1!】

【Five Animal Frolics: Cultivating Internal Qi (28/100)】

【Fetal Respiration Technique: Yin and Yang Intercourse (98/100)】

【Remaining Years: 33 years】

"Yin and Yang Intercourse is almost full, and Cultivating Internal Qi is almost one-third. The progress is okay. It's just… the so-called Qi sensation has not yet appeared. Otherwise, I can go to Tangjiabao to try that opportunity."

Although there was a gap from the expected, Xie An also knew that this progress was not slow. If it weren't for the blessing of the immortal treasure, there would definitely not be this progress.

After all, he is not the so-called child of luck, a genius evildoer.

What's more, Xie An has never slackened in practicing martial arts in the past three months. No matter what, he only has this ability.

Being too ambitious is not good, it will only increase troubles.

"With my current combat power, I am invincible in the Copper Skin Realm. Even if I encounter a master who has just entered the Refined Flesh Realm, I am not afraid at all."

Xie An was very confident in his strength.

He remembered that Zhang Lin once said that Wei Dian had made a move during the headquarters examination three years ago, and it happened to be the strength of the Copper Skin Realm.

Xie An felt that he could completely crush Wei Dian three years ago, and even if he met Wei Dian now, he would not be afraid.

Even, according to Zhang Lin, the master of Baiyutang is just a master of the Refined Flesh Realm.

"Give me two or three years, and I may not be afraid of Fang Baiyu."

When the strength comes up, people's confidence will also increase.

He even dared to compare with the hall master of the branch…

"If I meet the Plum Blossom Demon again, I won't be afraid." Xie An smiled and put away his saber, simply took a bath, and went back to the room to look in the mirror.

Seeing himself in the mirror, Xie An was taken aback.