After surviving my ordeal, I learned that the school beauty had given birth to twins for me.

Chapter 165 There are good things in the ancient tomb

Thinking of this, Master Xuanzhen struggled to his feet, pushed away his disciple who was supporting him, and staggered to Shen Yu, his voice filled with shame and gratitude:

"Mr. Shen, I'm sorry! I was blind and looked down on you before, and I offended you with my rude words! Please forgive me, I'm a magnanimous person."

If it weren't for your timely rescue, I would have lost my life in this tomb. I am deeply grateful; I, Xuanzhen, will remember your kindness for the rest of my life!

After he finished speaking, he bowed solemnly again.

Seeing this, the other masters also gathered around, all with their heads bowed, their faces full of shame and embarrassment.

Zhou Daxian, who had been the most sarcastic just moments before, now wished he could bury his head in the ground. He rubbed his hands together sheepishly and said:

"Mr. Shen, we were wrong. We shouldn't have judged you by your appearance and shouldn't have talked about you so casually. Please forgive us this time."

"Yes, Mr. Shen," Monk Huiming said, his hands clasped together, his face full of shame.

"Amitabha Buddha, it was my mistake that I was attached to appearances and mistook a pearl for a fish eye. I hope Mr. Shen will forgive me."

"Mr. Shen, you are truly a man of great talent! To possess such profound abilities at such a young age, we who have lived most of our lives are truly ashamed of our own inferiority!"

"If Mr. Shen ever needs our help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. We'll go through fire and water for you!"

A group of people apologized incessantly, while secretly observing Shen Yu's expression, their eyes filled with flattery and awe.

They all knew in their hearts that Shen Yu's ability to easily destroy the Blood Fiend that had defeated Master Xuanzhen was beyond their comprehension.

If you can build a relationship with someone like that, they'll be able to do whatever they want in the metaphysical world.

Someone quickly pulled out their business card and handed it to Shen Yu with both hands: "Mr. Shen, this is my business card. Please feel free to call me anytime if you need anything!"

"Mr. Shen, I also have a small teahouse in Beijing. Feel free to come and have some tea anytime; I'll reserve the best spot for you!"

"Mr. Shen, if you encounter any minor or troublesome matters in the future, just let us know and we'll handle it for you!"

Shen Yu merely glanced at them indifferently, neither accepting a single business card nor responding to their attempts to curry favor.

He had no liking for these sycophants and opportunists.

"Need not."

He said only two words, his tone flat and devoid of emotion, yet carrying an undeniable sense of aloofness.

After saying that, he turned to Lin Jianguo and said calmly, "Everyone has been rescued. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

"Okay! Okay!" Lin Jianguo nodded quickly, "I'll see you off!"

A group of masters stood frozen in place, holding their business cards, their smiles instantly turning into utter embarrassment.

They never expected that despite their humble attitude and attempts to please him, Shen Yu wouldn't even bother to glance at them.

Watching Shen Yu and Lin Jianguo turn and leave, everyone looked at each other, their faces full of disappointment and helplessness, yet they dared not utter a single complaint.

They all knew in their hearts that from today onwards, the metaphysical circles in Beijing and even the whole country were about to change.

And this young man named Shen Yu will be someone they can only look up to.

Lin Jianguo personally drove Shen Yu home.

In the car, Lin Jianguo looked at Shen Yu's calm profile and felt a deep sense of awe.

He only knew that Shen Yu was very powerful; he could foresee danger, cure snake venom, and see through people's hearts.

Only today did he realize that he had underestimated Shen Yu.

This isn't some folk master, this is practically a living deity!

The car sped through the night and soon arrived at the Jiang family's old residence.

He opened the door to find the house quiet. Jiang Xinlan was still awake, sitting on the sofa in the living room waiting for him.

"You're back?" Jiang Xinlan stood up, took his coat, and asked, "Is everything resolved?"

"Okay, it's resolved." Shen Yu hugged her and kissed her forehead. "Sorry to keep you waiting."

"It's alright," Jiang Xinlan said with a smile. "I've kept the chicken soup warm in the pot for you, go and have a bowl."

"it is good."

After finishing the chicken soup, Shen Yu didn't rest. Instead, he sat on the sofa in the living room, closed his eyes, and began to circulate his internal energy.

A pure and gentle stream of merit, as fine as silk, flowed into his body from the darkness.

This is the merit gained from saving seven archaeologists, dispelling the evil spirits that caused harm, and also helping the unjustly deceased concubine to be buried with the deceased.

Even a small mosquito is still meat. The power of merit flowed slowly along his meridians, and wherever it passed, the previously stagnant spiritual energy instantly became unobstructed.

The vortex of spiritual energy within his dantian spun faster and faster, becoming increasingly condensed.

His cultivation at the early stage of the fourth level of Foundation Establishment was completely stabilized under the nourishment of the power of merit.

Moreover, he could clearly sense that the barrier leading to the fifth level of Foundation Establishment was beginning to loosen.

Shen Yu slowly opened his eyes, a golden light flashing within them before disappearing.

The spiritual energy on Earth is still too thin.

Even with the help of merit, the cultivation speed is still too slow.

I don't know when I'll be able to break through to the Golden Core stage.

But that's okay, take your time.

As long as I can be with Jiang Xinlan and the children, it doesn't matter if my cultivation is a little slower.

*

The next morning, before Shen Yu had even gotten out of bed, Director Wang called.

"Mr. Shen, I'm sorry to disturb your rest."

Director Wang's voice carried a hint of excitement and anxiety.

"We were excavating the ancient tomb today and found a bronze cauldron as tall as a person in the main burial chamber. It's covered with strange runes that none of the experts can decipher. Could you come over and take a look?"

Shen Yu frowned, about to refuse, when he heard Director Wang continue:

"Mr. Shen, this bronze cauldron seems to contain many jade artifacts buried with it. They are all top-quality Hetian jade, treasures that the Xuanmen (Taoist sect) seeks but cannot obtain. If you are interested, you can choose some to take back with you."

Shen Yu thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, I'll go over in a bit."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Xinlan came out of the bedroom and said with a smile, "Going out again?"

"Okay, let's go check out the ancient tomb." Shen Yu finished dressing. "Director Wang said there's some good jade inside, I'll go pick out a few pieces."

"Then we'll go with you," Jiang Xinlan said. "The children also want to see what an ancient tomb looks like."

"it is good."

After breakfast, Shen Yu drove with Jiang Xinlan and the two children to the Fangshan Ancient Tomb.

The ancient tomb had been almost completely cleared by this time, and the archaeological team members were carefully moving the artifacts.

Upon seeing Shen Yu arrive, everyone stopped what they were doing and greeted him respectfully, "Hello, Mr. Shen!"

Director Wang hurriedly came forward, smiling, and said, "Mr. Shen, you've arrived! Please come with me; the bronze cauldron is in the main burial chamber."

Shen Yu, holding Niannian and Guigui's hands, followed Director Wang into the tomb passage.