After hearing Qin An's question, Chen Chun stood there like a wooden sculpture, stunned.
"Is that all you want to ask? Don't you want to ask about anything else?"
He originally thought Qin An would ask some questions about the Evil Extermination Bureau, or at the very least, inquire about his experiences on this journey.
But asking about realms? What was that all about?
Isn't everyone aware of realms?
Oh right, Qin An doesn't know.
Chen Chun suddenly remembered that Qin An had just begun his journey.
How ridiculous.
Just starting out and already surpassing his own decade of hard cultivation.
Qin An nodded and said, "Asking about realms is more important."
Chen Chun gritted his teeth and said, "Body Storage Realm."
Qin An took a sip of tea: "What is the Body Storage Realm?"
He understood the Body Storage Realm from the Broken Goose Saber Skill, but what exactly it was, Qin An only had a vague idea.
Chen Chun looked at the teacup in Qin An's hand and said, "Can I have some water?"
His injuries were stable now, and after being caught up in so many things, he felt a bit thirsty as he relaxed.
Qin An poured a cup and placed it on the table.
Chen Chun picked up the teacup and drank the tea in one gulp, letting out a long sigh: "Refreshing!"
Though refreshed, Chen Chun still remembered the main matter at hand.
"The Qi Storage Realm refers to refining Qi with blood, but merely refining Qi is far from sufficient, as there's a limit to Qi cultivation. At that point, cultivating other aspects is necessary."
"The so-called Body Storage Realm is about using Qi to nourish the entire body's muscles."
"Thus are the limbs, the head, and the torso."
"The blood continuously transforms into Qi, and Qi endlessly nurtures the muscles."
"When cultivated to perfection, the physical body can compare to a Divine Weapon and Sharp Blade."
After saying so much in one breath, Chen Chun took another sip of tea.
Qin An rubbed his chin, saying, "So, Blood Crystals are treasures."
The Body Storage Realm also requires Qi cultivation.
Blood generates Qi, Qi nourishes the body.
Without blood as a foundation, it would be like a castle in the air.
Chen Chun nodded and said, "Correct, Blood Crystals have always been treasures for Cultivators."
Qin An asked, "Didn't find the Evil Extermination Bureau?"
Chen Chun took a breath, thinking to himself that Qin An finally got to the main point.
"All three demonic forces knew my identity. Under their pursuit, I was finally caught by the Eagle Demon, making it incredibly difficult to get out."
To travel from Ding County to Lingzhou, you first have to pass through the three demonic forces, yet now, let alone going to Lingzhou, just appearing would mean death.
Qin An said calmly, "Not just them, there's also the yamen."
He did not need to ask how the news was leaked.
Leaked meant leaked, and now they faced danger.
This danger not only included Chen Chun but also Qin An himself.
Mr. Wang harbored murderous intent towards him, as today's incident testified.
If not for his perfect mastery of the Mountain-Picking Fist, today would have been a hard-fought battle.
Even if they cleared the scene today, how long could they hide it?
Qin An now thought about how to eliminate these dangers.
Chen Chun gave a bitter smile, "I am aware as well, but now I am a bird in a cage, unable to escape."
"Today's events will surely alert the yamen. The three demon forces will also inform the yamen about me. With all sides working together, I am afraid doom is inevitable."
Only my death can ease the crisis for the yamen.
Even if the Evil Extermination Bureau comes to investigate, they will only find my corpse.
The yamen has countless excuses to cover it up.
Qin An shook his head and said, "No, there's still a chance."
Chen Chun was slightly startled, "What chance?"
Qin An extended his hand, "Give me the Evil Extermination Bureau's Heart Method."
Chen Chun realized, "Are you insane? Learning the Evil Extermination Bureau's Heart Method will only lead to death in the end."
Qin An shook his head and said, "Learning the Heart Method might keep you alive; not learning will result in immediate death. Which do you choose?"
At the moment, the crisis looms heavily.
The only thing Qin An could trust was the Golden Finger.
The recent fusion gave Qin An hope.
Even if Chen Chun only had a Qi Concealment Realm Heart Skill, Qin An could use his Golden Finger to merge them, achieving the Body Storage Realm.
Only by reaching the Body Storage Realm could he be more secure.
Chen Chun fell silent.
After a long pause, Chen Chun sighed.
"I'll dictate the Heart Method to you, and you can write it down."
He understood Qin An's intent and knew what he said was true.
Subsequent investigations by the Evil Extermination Bureau were their business; now, preserving life was crucial.
If, when presenting evidence later, the Evil Extermination Bureau considers the special circumstances and deals leniently, would that not be a stroke of luck?
As for Qin An already having a Qi Concealment Realm Heart Skill, why want another, Chen Chun chose not to ponder over it.
Qin An nodded, signaling Chen Chun to begin.
Chen Chun drank another sip of water, then gritted his teeth and started dictating the Evil Extermination Bureau's Heart Method.
"This Cultivation Technique is called the Flame Heart Skill, a Qi Concealment Realm Heart Skill, practiced by the undercover agents."
"The Heart Method is the epitome of firmness and brightness, the bane of all filth..."
In the silent room, Chen Chun's voice echoed.
...
A stick of incense later, Chen Chun stopped.
With his scholarly talent, Qin An had remembered it all and stood up to move towards the room.
"There is a room next door; tidy it up yourself."
"Snap!"
The door closed.
Unused to Qin An's cold demeanor, but accustomed, Chen Chun began tidying the next room.
After closing the door, Qin An sat cross-legged on the bed, placing a dagger within reach, and started cultivating the Flame Heart Skill.
The Flame Heart Skill, epitome of firmness and brightness; as soon as Qin An began cultivating, a warm stream appeared in his abdomen.
Before him, smoke appeared, forming a line of text.
[You cultivated the Flame Heart Skill, triggering Qi Concealment Realm Heart Skill comprehension]
[Flame Heart Skill (Perfected)]
[During cultivation, you gain insight, using your Cold Source Heart Method as a foundation and start to deduce fusion methods]
[Large amounts of Qi and blood are consumed; you sit forlornly with no entrance for years]
[With scholarly talent and ample Qi and blood, one day, you finally fathom the truth, naming the Heart Method the Water and Fire Yin Yang Skill]
[Water and Fire Yin Yang Skill (Initial Mastery)]
Just as Qin An thought, the two fused into a Body Storage Realm Heart Skill.
The so-called Water and Fire Yin Yang represents a Qi infused with the Power of Water and Fire.
Containing both the Cold of the Cold Source Heart Method and the heat of the Flame Heart Skill, as they interweave, their power increases exponentially.
Qin An shut his eyes tightly, fully depleting the power of the Blood Crystals hidden within his body.
A sensation of hot and cold arose in his abdomen, continuously intertwining, causing the muscles in his right hand's five fingers to feel as if struck by a giant hammer, echoing with peals of thunder.
In no time, the thunderous sound gradually diminished, and Qin An opened his eyes.
"Body Storage Realm, achieved."
At this moment, having just entered the Body Storage Realm, Qin An felt its differences, a wave of joy within him.
Having reached the Body Storage Realm marked a transformation; he felt that when facing Eagle Ba yet again, perhaps he wouldn't need the Mountain-Picking Fist, and using the Broken Goose Saber Skill, he could cut him down in one stroke.
After the joy, Qin An did not stop, pulling out another Cultivation Technique he had gathered from Mr. Zheng to read.
"As expected, I still lack a cultivation talent and can only resort to cheating."
After reading for a while, his head felt as heavy as a bull's, placing the Cultivation Technique aside, he pondered other matters.
"Stick to the old profession or start a new one?"