Li Mei thought that she would end up half-crippled from the fall . In reality, however,she was only dazed sore and her nose hurt a little

However…

“Huh?” the two Li Mei blinked at each other

‘M-m-me no who the heck is she ?’

Instantly they both activated their inner eye and

‘What !?!’ the spiritual essence and aura were exactly the same

While the aura could be changed as the person changes with time spiritual essence or origin essence is something that can’t be ever mimicked no matter as it is the very essence of life itself one that can not be destroyed or created by any thing and each and every living being has a unique essence

True you can strip a soul of its powers and memories but the true essence is something that bypassed the laws of nature no technique no matter how powerful can harm it

Salted Fish blinked and then realised what happened “Ahh crap I got double pull!”

“Sect Master can’t you merge them into SSR ?” Wu Bin suggested “or we could just sell one of them for summon crystals “

“W-W-what ?” both Li Mei choked horrified

“LIKE HELL I AM I JUST GOT A DUPE LOLI !!” Salted Fish shouted with the righteous anger of a true loli lover

“Ahhh! Sorry ! sorry! Please forgive this worthless disciple “ Wu Bin knowtowed

“Ahem no need we now have two new disciples Wu go and show them around like a good senior “ Salted fish coughed

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“I was really hoping to see how Refinement works In Real Life Is one of the dupe gonna get liquified and absorved into the other one?...”

“Senior Brother what did sect master do ? “ two Li Mei asked Wu Bin in synchronisation before turning to glare at each other

“Right...Ah say do you know what time is right?”

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“Time is like a river, ceaselessly flowing past, never to return”Li Mie

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“Yes” Wu Bin nodded. “Let me explain it in a way that makes sense. You see, if time is a river, with each moment in time being a drop of water. When you’re in that river, you experience time as it flows forward. But what if someone could reach into that river and pull out drops from different places?”

Li frowned, trying to wrap her mind around the idea. “You mean… the Sect Master can pull out moments from the past? How does that even work?”

“Exactly,” Wu Bin continued his explanation. “Think of it this way: Every living being has their own essence, like a unique thread that’s woven into the river of time. The Sect Master can tap into those threads and extract different versions in of that essence from various points in time. That in short she pulled one of you from the past of two minutes ago !!!.”

Li Mei eyes widened as they began to grasp the concept. “So, we ”

“Exactly,” Wu Bin replied. “The Sect Master created you both to see how well you can work together. If one of you becomes stronger, the other can learn from her. You’re not just competing; you’re enhancing each other’s growth. Think of it as an opportunity to understand your own potential and to help one another reach it.”

This was by the way absolute nonsense but Wu Bin’s explanation was enough to satisfy Li Mei’s questions

They entered a courtyard where plum trees and fragrant osmanthus grew

the three pavilions stood tall

The main pavilion stands tallest with nine levels, each topped by wide, curved roofs that point up at the corners. It’s built mostly of dark wood, polished smooth, with detailed carvings of bird and animals around the beams and railings.

Flanking the main pavilion, the two smaller pavilions mirror its style,

At the eastern corner, two kitchens with high ceilings to let out smoke, and large stone stoves for cooking.

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In one of the kitchens

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“You Rortting shit strain “Bai Zhu the massive demon boar king cursed struggling against the ropes the bound him “Let me go!”

Lin Wei, unmoved, sharpened his cleaver against a stone. He focused on the task ahead,

Bai Zhu’s arrogance melted into despair as he felt death call him. “You wouldn’t dare! I am a demon of great power! My followers will kill you... horribly!”

Lin Wei ignored the creature’s protests as he walked towards the demon

Bai Zhu struggled against his bonds, a wild look in his eyes. He thrashed about, trying to break free, but his strength was no match for Lin Wei’s resolve.

“Stop! You think this will end well for you?” Bai Zhu pleaded, his voice dropping to a frantic whimper. “I can offer you wealth, power! Anything you want! Just let me go!”

With a swift motion, he brought the blade down, the sharp edge slicing through the boar’s thick neck cleanly then he removed the legs worked his way through the torso, each slice precise and clean sectioning the meat expertly

With the boar reduced to sections of meat, Lin Wei gathered the fresh pork ,cleaned it and placed it into a large bowl, setting it aside momentarily.

He mixed doubanjiang, salt, a handful of finely ground Sichuan peppercorns, sugar and a touch of rice wine in a bowl, he moved back to the cut-up meat. Lin Wei meticulously coated the pork pieces, letting the mixture seep into the fresh cuts.

“Cooking art infusing marinate technique !”

This was a special technique where the user channels their qi into the marinade, imbuing it with spiritual energy.

This qi-infused marinade penetrates the meat more deeply than a normal marinade, breaking down the fibers and tenderizing the meat more effectively. The qi also interacts with the natural energy of the ingredients(especially spiritual beasts) neutralizing them

Heating a wide clay pot over the fire, he added the marinated pork alongside thin slices of ginger, garlic cloves, and scallions. The pot began to sizzle, sealing in the juices, as the pork took on a slight golden-brown color. He added a ladle of fresh well water to deglaze, releasing a savory aroma.

Lin Wei covered the pot, allowing the meat to cook slowly.

At this time, he suddenly felt something and instinctively turned to look back

“Senior Brother Lin !” Wu Bin greeted him

“Elder Wu and...” Lin WeiLin Wei trailed off looking at the two girls

“Their name is Li Mei they are the new disciples who joined our sect “

“Ha I see “

Dishes out and placed themAfter exchanging pleasantries they sat down to eat on a stone table in the courtyard.

“They smell great!” Wu Bin inhaled deeply.

“That’s a matter of course! I was the one who cooked them, after all!” Lin Wei boasted, pleased with himself.

Li Mei(s) looked at the dish with slight confusion

Immortals did not require food to eat they can maintain their body by sustaining it with qi the nearest thing they are were pills and elixirs occasionally once in a few decades a spirit fruit or tea

But....

What is this divine smell both Li Mei drooled

“Eat up. You’re as skinny as a bean sprout.” Lin Wei encouraged her

Hesitantly one Li Mie took a bite and

“!”

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