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Within the Guardian Martial Department Office.

Shen Qing sat upright in the main seat of the back hall, his brows tightly knit.

Shi Wenbo and his entourage had already left.

For the time being, there was little evidence to suggest that those people had come for him.

Those imperial envoys had not yet planned to conduct an in-depth investigation into the demon case in Yongzhou or the strange phenomena occurring outside the city.

But he did not believe he had just slipped through unnoticed.

All this was only just beginning.

As for what was to come, no one could say for sure, so it was best to prepare early.

"Boss."

Just then, the voice of Tian Xiaohu, tinged with a hint of hesitation, sounded from outside the door, breaking the quiet inside.

"Come in."

"Yes."

Tian Xiaohu pushed the door open and entered with steady steps, cupping his fists and saying, "Uncle and Auntie are ready, Boss, when do you think you will return to the city? Or should I go this afternoon..."

Shen Qing gently raised his hand, stopping Tian Xiaohu's unfinished words, and slowly began to speak, "Wait a bit."

Previously, considering the chaos in Yongzhou City, for their safety, Shen Qing had moved his uncle and aunt along with his older sister out of the city to a secure location.

Now that the demon in the city had been pacified, his uncle and aunt were considering moving back, but it seemed somewhat inappropriate at the moment.

Shen Qing faintly sensed that Shi Wenbo and the others might take other actions next. Bringing his uncle and aunt back now would undoubtedly place them in danger, and it would also create vulnerabilities and constraints for himself.

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaohu's brows slightly furrowed, somewhat puzzled.

He was still in the dark about the imperial envoys sent by the court and had not grasped the underlying games being played, a trace of worry flashing across his face, "Boss, have you encountered any problems lately?"

"Nothing much, just trivial matters."

Seeing that Shen Qing was unwilling to elaborate, Tian Xiaohu knew better than to pry further, and said understandingly, "Then I know what to do, I will go and make arrangements."

"Go, and continue to cultivate diligently."
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Shen Qing watched Tian Xiaohu leave and then sought out Chen Guang and others, instructing them to keep an eye on Shi Wenbo and his entourage.

After dealing with many such trifles, the time had passed beyond midday.

Seeing that it was still early, Shen Qing habitually entered the Cultivation Room for his daily cultivation practices, which he always approached with strict discipline.

Within the Guardian Martial Department Office, there was a Cultivation Room that he had specially built, which was very quiet.

In the center of the Cultivation Room stood only a meditation cushion, with nothing else around it, making the room look extremely simple.

Shen Qing pushed open the door and walked in.

He took his customary seat on the meditation cushion at the center of the room, his presence exuding a profound stability that went without saying.

Shen Qing's gaze sharpened, and a wave of Divine Thought spread out.

With a bang, the door of the Cultivation Room slammed shut, closed by an invisible force.

Shen Qing closed his eyes to calm his mind, and only after the lake within his heart was devoid of any ripples did he slowly open his eyes and took out a smooth Jade Token from within his clothes.

Complicated and exquisite symbols were carved onto this Jade Token, shimmering in the dim light.

The touch was warm, not the slightest bit cold, indicative of its extraordinary nature.

In the days following the extermination of the demon in Yongzhou, affairs within the city had been in complete disarray, and the government office was short-staffed.

Shen Qing had been so busy with official duties that he had hardly had time for much cultivation.

Strictly speaking, this was the first time he had taken out the Jade Token for use.

"Regardless of what exactly Shi Wenbo and his entourage intend, increasing cultivation and strengthening power is never wrong."

The sudden visit from the imperial envoys had given Shen Qing an uneasy premonition.

He decided to temporarily set aside the heavy workload of official duties and devote himself entirely to cultivation in the coming days.

Shen Qing's hands gently lifted, forming an array of miraculous spells with nimble movements.

As he moved, the brilliance on the Jade Token suddenly brightened, like the brightest star in the night sky, while dense Spiritual Energy nearly turning to liquid, surged from the Jade Token, enveloping him, forming a small sea of Spiritual Energy around him.

The concentration of Spiritual Energy within the whole Cultivation Room soared to an unprecedented level.

Immediately after, Shen Qing took out a softly glowing white Wish Power Pearl from his sleeve.

With everything ready, he did not delay further and began to utilize the Refining Pearl Technique.

With a thought in his mind, the Wish Power Pearl floated up, glowing brightly, reflecting against the light from the Jade Token.

Suddenly, Shen Qing's speed of condensing Spiritual Energy also increased exponentially, as if countless streams were converging into rivers, rushing incessantly into his body.

Under the refinement of the Six Path Whale Swallowing Technique, Shen Qing felt every inch of his skin, every pore greedily absorbing these essences of nature, his aura becoming increasingly profound.

In this moment, Shen Qing seemed to merge with the entire world.

Every breath, every heartbeat resonated subtly with the surrounding Spiritual Energy.

Within the Qi Sea inside him, a shadow identical to him slowly emerged, gradually solidifying with the nourishment of the Spiritual Energy.

His spirit was now completely immersed in the wonders of cultivation.

Spiritual Energy flowed through his body like fine silk, nourishing both his Physical Body and his soul.

His Spiritual Power had been tempered and accumulated countless times from its initial coarse strength, becoming light and agile, resonating delicately with the Spiritual Energy of the outside world.

Shen Qing was surrounded by a faint glimmer, as if the Spiritual Energy in the Cultivation Room was called forth and drawn towards him, forming a small vortex.