Moreover, his bones haven’t fully developed yet. If he advances to the Blood Fusion Realm now, it would cause him significant trouble.

That trouble would be his bones becoming permanently set.

Of course, considering his current height, he’s not short by ordinary standards, but if he doesn’t want to stop here,

he must suppress his cultivation because parts of his bones, like his skull, can still be tempered further to reach a theoretical limit before breaking through.

He still has this opportunity, so why give it up?

In at most two more years, his height and bones should be completely set. At that time, he can achieve a great breakthrough, even surpassing the Blood Fusion Realm in one swoop.

The stronger the foundation, the higher the potential for future achievements.

Although he’s holding back from advancing, his current strength should have greatly increased compared to his time in the Shang Family’s courtyard.

If he were to fight that Blood Fusion Realm expert Men Dong from the Green Blade Sect now, he could easily defeat him.

Ho!

With one breath forming a cyclone expelled outwards, the candle ten feet away instantly extinguished. The powerful internal energy made Lin Miao feel delighted.

The martial arts of this world are completely different from what I originally understood. Perhaps it has something to do with the world’s foundational rules.

Anyway, the techniques from Earth work remarkably well here, and they’re even more powerful.

This is an immense blessing for him.

Within ten feet, breath turns into arrows!

Si Miaoxue had never seen someone like Lin Miao in the Bone Forging Realm. At least when she was at the top tier of the Bone Forging Realm, being able to blow out a candle three feet away was a sign of exceptional talent.

Yet Lin Miao can easily do it ten feet away. What kind of terrifying martial talent is this? Even in the historical records of the Moon Worship Sect, such an achievement has never been seen. Among the past Saint Heirs, the furthest they could manage was three feet.

And that was the presence of the strongest Saint Heir of the Moon Worship Sect, who dominated his era.

What kind of man have I found?

Si Miaoxue felt a bit dizzy, like opening a mystery box: with each one opened, there’s a surprise, then more surprises with each subsequent box, until the surprises become a bit overwhelming.

What are Saint Heir and Consort Yue compared to my little man? They’re nothing.

She believes, no, she is convinced that this man before her would one day shine brightly and become an extraordinarily brilliant existence.

If I could be by his side, witness his growth, and fight together, it would be an unparalleled honor.

"Mr. Lin, I feel I won’t take long to advance to the Meridian Passage Realm." Si Miaoxue slightly adjusted her energy, surprised at the speed of her internal energy’s formation and recovery. Not to mention that the Ren and Du Meridians are cleared, doubling her combat ability, though exactly how much it’s improved, she wouldn’t know without real combat, she said with wide eyes.

"Hmm, don’t rush to break through yet. Consolidate a bit more. I always feel that strengthening your foundation might help you in breaking through the Celestial Yuan in the future." Lin Miao reminded softly.

"Mhm, I understand." Si Miaoxue nodded, her voice softening. Her master Long Po’s methods might not always be correct. Currently, her cultivation speed is surpassing her master’s by a hundredfold.

Her master had only reached the Blood Fusion Realm at this age, yet she has not only reached it but also achieved the Great Perfection. Long Po took twenty years to advance to the Meridian Passage. As for her, she’s almost certain to advance within six months.

Now it depends on whether she wants to or not.

No matter how the Yue Family nurtures Yue Mei’Er, at most she’d be at the Blood Fusion Realm, still a little behind in comparison.

"Has the Green Blade Sect been up to anything lately?"

"Yes, the Grand Elder Jiang Hengchun from the Green Blade Sect has arrived in Dongshan City and is currently residing in Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion," Si Miaoxue replied. "Besides visiting the Marquise, he paid a secret visit to Magistrate Pei Jian. They talked privately for about half an hour. I don’t know the specifics, but after their meeting, the Shang Family case was closed."

"Haha, politics is the art of compromise, and our Magistrate Pei is a skilled political manipulator." Lin Miao chuckled. Although he had agreed to collaborate with Pei Jian, it was clear to him that Pei was not someone to be trusted.

Their relationship was at most an alliance of interest.

"Did he approach you?"

"Yes, the night I was held in the Arresting Department’s headquarters, he came alone with wine and food to see me. We discussed some topics." Lin Miao nodded.

"He wants to use you?"

"Yes, to use me against Ye Shengyuan and the forces behind Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion," Lin Miao nodded. "I’m not sure if he’s testing me or genuinely wants to use me, but this person gives off an impression of being deeply calculating and difficult to deal with."

"Mr. Lin, did you agree to him?"

"I suppose I did. Anyway, I’m already in opposition to Ye Shengyuan and Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion. Rejecting such a strategic ally would be illogical, wouldn’t it?"

"Indeed, you have no reason to refuse. But what exactly does he want you to do?"

"I don’t need to take any initiative. As long as Ye Shengyuan and the Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion keep causing trouble and retaliating against me, it provides an opportunity for him lurking in the shadows." Lin Miao explained, "I just need to keep him informed and share information."

"Is it that simple?"

"Of course, it’s not that simple. He will subtly instigate Ye Shengyuan and others to act, then strike and take them all down."

"He’s using you as a pawn, a bait, and you’re okay with that?"

"Whether I cooperate or not, Ye Shengyuan and Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion won’t let me off. I didn’t kill Mr. Xue because I didn’t want to provoke them entirely and risk things spiraling out of control. If that happens, they’d retaliate at all costs, and I wouldn’t be able to protect myself, let alone protect my senior sister." Lin Miao explained, "I can’t just think of my own immidiate relief and drag my senior sister into a life of running. Her health isn’t good enough for that."

"But you already turned Xue into a eunuch. Even for this alone, Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion won’t spare you!"

"Killing Mr. Xue wouldn’t go unnoticed and would thoroughly enrage Xue Chunlai, the Marquis of Lingyang. But with Xue still alive, the Marquise must conceal that he’s been made a eunuch, or else, her position as the Marquise is at risk," Lin Miao said.

Si Miaoxue seemed puzzled. Are there really such distinct differences?

"Mr. Xue was born to the Marquise’s personal maid and raised by her. Since the Marquise has no other children, Mr. Xue was essentially the heir to the Marquis Lingyang. Now that the heir is ruined, with many sons, the Marquis wouldn’t let a eunuch inherit his title. So, what stops him from getting rid of a wife he no longer cares for and marrying another?" Lin Miao explained, "Killing Mr. Xue will surely alert Xue Chunlai. I don’t yet have enough strength to oppose him, so I must endure for now."