After his strength improved, Shen Han's appetite indeed increased significantly.
Even though Madam Yun brought more food this time, it was still eaten up completely.
She put away the empty plates and bowls and packed them into the food box.
Usually, once Madam Yun tidied up, she would prepare to leave, but today, she didn't seem in a hurry to depart.
"Han, have you made any progress in your cultivation recently?"
"Rest assured, Third Madam, my martial path cultivation is proceeding steadily, without any issues.
See, I've managed to reach the Ninth Grade of martial path in such a short time, which shows I do have some talent."
Indeed, these words were true. Shen Han's speed of improvement, if calculated, would definitely be considered astonishingly rapid.
"The family doesn't support your martial path cultivation, so where did you get the martial arts classics to improve your understanding..."
As Madam Yun spoke, she took out a cultivation technique manual from her bosom.
"This is a cultivation technique my family often practices; I, as a woman, couldn't understand it. Han, take it and have a look, it might be beneficial."
Receiving the secret cultivation technique manual, Shen Han felt a tinge of sadness in his heart.
In this life, he must ensure that Madam Yun lives well and never suffers grievances again.
"Third Madam, you don't need to worry about these things. Last time, Senior Sister Liu from Xiaoyao Peak came and gave me two cultivation technique manuals.
Even though the family doesn't support me, I won't be without techniques to cultivate."
"Senior Sister Liu? I think I remember, she's a fairy in white who looks very pretty."
Madam Yun recalled the figure of Liu Xilan, and couldn't help but smile.
"This fairy is indeed somewhat better than Su Jinyu; Han, you might as well not marry Su Jinyu and marry this Fairy Liu instead~"
Shen Han gave a helpless smile, the senior sister of Xiaoyao Peak, a woman superior to Su Jinyu by a few measures.
Is it something one can marry just because they wish...
"Han, I actually have some other things I want to say to you."
Madam Yun's expression became slightly serious, looking at Shen Han.
Shen Han rarely saw Madam Yun like this, so he also became somewhat serious.
"Over the years, the Shen family has despised and bullied you. They even used various underhanded methods to harm you in order to break off the engagement. The Shen family is certainly in the wrong toward you.
But Han, you must not be consumed by hatred; you are still young and have a vast world ahead of you.
If you are engulfed by hatred for life, you will ruin yourself.
One should live joyously in this world, at least you still have me and Cailing."
Looking at Madam Yun, Shen Han listened earnestly, etching every word into his heart.
"Though the world is dark, I hope you remain pure, just like you were before."
"Rest assured, Third Madam, I understand."
Hearing Shen Han's response, Madam Yun nodded.
"Of course, I'm not saying you should let others bully you. It's necessary to retaliate when needed.
Just don't make hatred your entire life."
After saying these words, Madam Yun no longer lingered and picked up the food box, ready to leave.
Just as she walked out of the courtyard, she happened upon Shen Fu leading a white-clothed fairy here.
Madam Yun's eyes lit up; wasn't this the Senior Sister Liu she had mentioned to Shen Han earlier?
She's come again to find Shen Han...
This child does have an affinity with beautiful women.
After Madam Yun exchange greetings with Shen Fu and Liu Xilan, she left with a smile.
As she walked, she couldn't help but glance back at Liu Xilan.
What a figure, what a look, truly beautiful.
Even prettier than the Su Jinyu she had imagined.
Seeing Liu Xilan's arrival, Shen Han was a bit surprised and got up to welcome her.
"Little sister, I'll talk with your fifth brother about some things, and come to find you later."
Shen Fu nodded, looked at Shen Han, and then left.
This time, she didn't say much, which instead made Liu Xilan feel somewhat curious.
"This younger sister Shen Fu seems to have changed a lot recently, at least when she heard me call you her fifth brother, she didn't refute it this time."
Liu Xilan smiled as she spoke.
"I recently advanced to the Ninth Grade, probably making it less easy to bully me, and now finding it necessary to show me some respect."
Hearing this, Liu Xilan noticed for the first time that the boy before her was already at the Ninth Grade on the martial path.
Moreover, his aura seemed steady, with subtle signs of stepping into the Eighth Grade.
"Your speed of improvement is indeed faster than many."
"Thanks to the pills Senior Sister Liu gave me, otherwise my progress wouldn't have been this quick."
Shen Han bowed in thanks to Liu Xilan, then took out two classics from the house.
One was the "Sunset Sword Formulas," and the other was the "Celestial Dao Sword Momentum."
Of course, this "Celestial Dao Sword Momentum" had reverted to a broken state, unable to reveal its essence.
"The two classics Senior Sister Liu lent me last time, today I return them all."
"Have you gained any insights?"
Shen Han hesitated a little; this "Celestial Dao Sword Momentum" was lent by Liu Xilan, and it was through it that he learned the miraculous sword technique.
In gratitude for this favor, he wanted to explain the mysteries within to Senior Sister Liu.
But hidden within this was the secret that allowed him to extract entries, and Shen Han dared not take the risk.
In the future, if he had ample self-protection ability, telling Senior Sister Liu these secrets might still be possible.
"This nameless classic seemingly speaks of some sword momentum, somewhat intricate, but I haven't comprehended its main points."
"Sword momentum?"
Liu Xilan frowned slightly, having heard her master mention sword momentum before.
But such a profound concept as sword momentum is usually something only explored after stepping into the Sword Immortal realm.
Liu Xilan didn't dwell on it and shifted her gaze to the "Sunset Sword Formulas."
"Don't mind the nameless classic; what insights do you have about this 'Sunset Sword Formulas'?"
"At first glance, the 'Sunset Sword Formulas' is a set of very basic sword techniques.
Though powerful, they lack agility and are difficult to apply practically."
Liu Xilan nodded: "Is this your final insight?"
"No, after deep research, I discovered that the 'Sunset Sword Formulas' actually conceals a body technique.
A body technique completely compatible with the sword techniques of the 'Sunset Sword Formulas.'
At the mention of a body technique, Liu Xilan's eyes lit up.
Indeed, she hadn't guessed wrong; the boy before her had an extraordinary ability to comprehend cultivation technique manuals!
This level of understanding was even above hers, the senior sister of Xiaoyao Peak.
"Then take another look at this set of sword techniques and see if you can grasp its essence?"
Liu Xilan was slightly excited, handing over the secret manual obtained from Lin Yuanlong to Shen Han.
"May I have one night?"
"Of course, I will be staying in Yun'an City for a day, and will come to visit again tomorrow."
Inadvertently, both Liu Xilan and Shen Han's tone of voice towards each other had become much more respectful.
Outside the courtyard, Shen Fu, as before, waited there.
"Sister Liu, you're finally out~"
Shen Fu went up and pulled Liu Xilan towards her own courtyard.
Knowing Liu Xilan would visit, she had prepared some desserts.
As they walked, she once again began to talk about cultivation.