After he finished speaking, he felt a bit melancholy.

“Regarding the Daoist method of cultivating through scholarly papers, our sect once had Seasons Walker, who reached the stage after Nascent Soul and cultivated the path of refining the spirit.

It is said that he had already touched upon the Void Return realm after refining the spirit.

Unfortunately, he was arrested and imprisoned by the county magistrate at the time, interrogated about the secret to rapid immortality, and later, unable to endure the torture, he died by smashing his head against the wall.”

“.” Brian Bolton had nothing to say.

Chapter 5 First Hearing, Part One (Thanks to 1+1=3 Alliance Leader for the reward)

“Let’s not talk about this. Your Senior Sister Shaw doesn’t have the best temper. The reason I want you to follow her, you should understand.”

Helen Shaw continued, “If she gets into any trouble, you must do your best to stop her. If you can’t, you must report to me immediately.”

Brian Bolton’s expression didn’t change, and he bowed.

“Disciple understands!”

“How many people are in your family?”

“Disciple is alone. I had an older sister, but we were separated long ago.”

A trace of gentleness flashed in Helen Shaw’s eyes.

“Then from now on, follow your Senior Sister Shaw well and do your work properly.”

“Yes.”

Brian Bolton bowed again.

“Now, Lily Green.”

Helen Shaw suddenly turned her head.

“Disciple here.”

A robust voice immediately responded from outside the attic window.

It was a woman’s voice.

Soon, a tall, sturdy, short-haired woman, about 1.8 meters, walked in through the main door.

She wore a blue and white Daoist robe, which, originally loose, was stretched tight by her muscular build.

“Master, is there something you need?”

The woman cupped her fists in greeting.

Helen Shaw smiled and pointed at Brian Bolton.

“You’ll be the one to pass on the techniques to the new junior brother.

Start with the Void Observation Technique. If his physique is sufficient, then move on to the Rejuvenation and Purification Talisman Manual.”

“Yes.”

The woman quickly replied, then turned to look at Brian Bolton.

“Junior brother, just call me David Green. Come to Shangde Garden tomorrow morning, and I’ll first check your qi, blood, and bones.”

“Brian Bolton greets senior sister.

I’ll be relying on your guidance from now on.”

Brian Bolton bowed again.

Although from Master Helen Shaw, he had learned that the martial arts of this world seemed rather weak, not much different from the reality of his previous life,

at least he still had attribute abilities, right?

Thinking of this, Brian Bolton felt a surge of ambition.

Even with the most ordinary martial arts, as long as he kept stacking attributes, maybe he could still transcend the mundane.

“All right, go pack up now. Move into the cultivation disciples’ quarters tonight.

Lily Green, take your junior brother to change his identity badge.”

Helen Shaw waved her hand, signaling them to leave.

Brian Bolton and David Green sensibly took their leave.

At this point, Brian Bolton understood that, for now, his fate was tied to Emily Shaw.

*** In Shangde Garden of Qinghe Palace, inside a pavilion hung with leather Daoist paintings on all sides.

A handsome man with a high nose bridge and a hint of foreign blood stood with his hands behind his back, admiring the hanging Daoist paintings.

“The previous matter was discovered and failed. What exactly happened?”

The man spoke in a very low voice.

At his side, a young Daoist with an ordinary face slowly approached.

“Someone tipped them off. Helen Shaw must have sensed it in advance.”

The Daoist replied in an equally low voice.

“Did you find out who it was?”

“No, there are no clues. However, a few days ago, Helen Shaw suddenly picked an ordinary menial worker, brought him into the sect, and promoted him to a cultivation disciple. It’s very likely related to this matter.”

The Daoist answered.

“Forget it, let’s plan another attempt.”

The handsome man instructed.

“Will it still work over there.?”

“It’s fine. Emily Shaw can be easily fooled.

As for Helen Shaw, he’s indecisive. Even if he suspects me, even if he’s certain it’s me, as long as there’s no evidence and my father is around, he wouldn’t dare do anything to me.”

The handsome man smiled.

“Understood.”

The young Daoist nodded.

“I’ll go make arrangements now.”

“Go ahead.

As long as we forcefully take Emily Shaw, once the deed is done, even if Helen Shaw doesn’t want to take our side, he’ll have no choice.”

The handsome man’s face showed confidence.

He had already made arrangements to invite Emily Shaw out again. At that time, he would have someone assault Emily Shaw, then he would show up to save her, and finally, pretending to be magnanimous, accept her.

By then, with Emily Shaw’s innocence, wouldn’t she be utterly devoted to him?

Of course, the one to touch Emily Shaw could only be himself. As someone with a cleanliness obsession, he would simply change his appearance, drug that foolish woman, make her think it was someone else, and everything would fall into place.

As for the little Daoist assigned to follow Emily Shaw, if an “accident” happened during the outing and he fell off a cliff, that would take care of it.

Just a fourth-class barbarian with no family or background.

For those involved in this operation, he was of no consequence.

*** The next morning, as dawn broke.

At the rear of Qinghe Palace, Shangde Garden.

In the garden, the shadows of trees were hazy, and the air was chilly.

Many Daoists had arrived early to practice in the morning.

On a patch of open ground near the corner, David Green had her legs wrapped, arms crossed, watching a thin, dark-skinned man running laps along the path inside Shangde Garden.

Round after round, he ran six laps in total, and was about to collapse from exhaustion.

Only then did David Green raise her hand to call a stop.

“That’s enough. I have a general idea now.”