Three days before the start of the auction, a surge of Dharmic Power emanated from the cave dwelling Chen Yi had rented. After a brief inspection, Chen Yi realized that Zhao Yan had broken through to the Qi Condensation 7th Layer. Her Dharmic Power was dense and of superior quality, without a hint of instability—the potential far exceeding that of someone who had relied on breakthrough pills.
"Hmm, perhaps I can assist her when she eventually reaches the Foundation Establishment Stage," Chen Yi mused. He had to admit, the girl’s massage technique was truly exceptional. Before departing, Chen Yi offered her a few pointers on cultivation and talisman-making, leaving her two Tier 2 talismans for self-defense. After inheriting Hu Shuixing’s Tier 2 talisman techniques, Chen Yi—with his Late Foundation Establishment divine sense and keen perception of the Five Elements—had progressed rapidly. He had mastered the art of creating Tier 1 superior-grade talismans within days and was now on the verge of crafting Tier 2 talismans; he simply hadn't dedicated the time to practice. Nevertheless, his insight and understanding of the development and technique improvement path for talismans had already reached the Tier 2 level. Instructing Zhao Yan was effortless.
When the auction began, Chen Yi checked out of his Tier 2 cave dwelling. He had asked Zhao Yan if she wished to attend the auction to broaden her horizons, but advised her to enter separately and pretend not to know him throughout …
Chapter 106