My daily cultivation progress is calculated.

Chapter 32 Introduction to the Longevity Technique: A Unique Azure Blue Figure

I sat cross-legged all night.

Shen Yan did not get up; the last glimmer of inspiration was about to dissipate.

He had already given up hope, and was just making a last-ditch effort based on instinct.

The bright moon in the sky gradually disappeared, and the first light mist appeared in the early morning.

Just when he had completely given up on his illusions, the power within the Dao Fruit surged forth.

It was already dawn, but in late autumn, the daylight comes late.

He was about to fail, but with the help of this power, a kind of Qi was generated between his spleen, lungs and kidneys, and began to circulate there.

It is ever-growing and constantly evolving. At first, it was ethereal and invisible, but as it circulates throughout the heavens, it gradually solidifies.

Shen Yan opened his eyes, his face filled with ecstatic joy.

As his consciousness sank into his mind, he saw that on the Dao Fruit, which was like a golden sun, a small figure in azure blue with an ink-wash style had already taken shape.

"It's done!!!"

He couldn't help but shout it out loud, his joy no longer concealed.

My heart was surging with excitement.

After calming down, his consciousness sank back into his mind. A small, azure-blue figure sat cross-legged, its features clearly visible, just like a replica of Shen Yan.

Its eyes were closed, and Shen Yan could even see the aura flowing through its entire body.

Once you've mastered the basic techniques in this ancient scroll, you can practice even during the day, though the progress will be slow.

After circulating his Qi for several cycles, he felt the flow of Qi within his body. Even without deliberate cultivation, the Qi was slowly growing stronger.

It was slow and inconspicuous.

However, as long as it is recorded in the Dao Fruit, it is the greatest success.

After a few cycles, Shen Yan felt that the fluctuations in his Qi and blood had become much smaller.

If one does not fight with others and does not work hard, one will hardly see anything.

"I never imagined that this technique would also have the effect of concealing one's breath."

After washing away the filth that had been expelled from his body, he looked at his face in the water.

I couldn't help but blurt it out.

"Is it about refining essence into qi, and using qi to preserve youth?"

He didn't understand why this thought had popped into his head, but he felt that it must be so.

After washing myself clean, I felt refreshed and invigorated.

Arrived at the Heavenly Prison.

The jailer noticed Shen Yan's delighted expression and couldn't help but wonder what he had done last night. Could it be that the girls at Chunfeng Tower had served him too well?

Upon arriving at Cell No. 1, they saw the empty cells of the jailers.

Shen Yan and the other squad leaders were already used to it; Xu Shaonian was nowhere to be seen all day.

He looked at the cultivation techniques that Sun Fugui had sent over this period of time.

Although I don't have high hopes, I still want to see if there will be any unexpected surprises.

Just then, an official document arrived from the Ministry of Justice.

When Song Mingli was acquitted, Shen Yan couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement; the Duke's Mansion had indeed acted swiftly.

Arriving at Song Mingli's cell, he personally opened the cell door.

"Brother Song, you are free."

"Thank you for taking care of me these past few days, Brother Shen. Until we meet again, I'll look forward to having a drink with you sometime."

"I hope the next time we meet, it won't be in jail."

"That's hard to say."

Seeing his spirited and ambitious appearance, Shen Yan knew that he wouldn't be having a peaceful time on this trip.

They won't stop until they stir up trouble.

He could only wish Song Mingli good luck in his heart.

As he saw Song Mingli off, he saw Wei Shitou rushing over.

He whispered the news in his ear.

"Jailer Xu is dead!"

Shen Yan was shocked; the elusive jailer was dead.

"How did he die?"

"I heard that he drowned after falling into the water while drunk. His body was discovered this morning in a pond not far from the prison."

Shen Yan's expression turned cold upon hearing this, and his words were full of mockery.

"Could there be a water ghost in this pond? How come all the jailers are dead there?"

He understood that Xu Shaonian's death was definitely not simple, just like that low-alcohol yellow wine that tasted like horse urine.

Shen Yan could drink for a whole day and night without getting drunk, he would only feel the urge to urinate.

"Has this matter been reported to Warden Xu?"

"I reported it immediately, but the prison warden didn't say anything and just let me leave."

Hearing this answer, he frowned. The two were relatives, so even if he wasn't hurt, he should have been angry, right?

His expression was indifferent, like that of a stranger, which really surprised Shen Yan.

After inquiring with the prison guards, it was discovered that Xu Shaonian had maintained close ties with a prison official in cell A during his lifetime.

The case file was retrieved, and it was found that Yu Xiuyuan, a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Personnel, was suspected of buying and selling official positions.

Upon seeing the records in this file, Shen Yan thought to himself.

"Is Xu Shaonian really that stupid as to think he can get a position through Yu Xiuyuan?"

During his time in the prison, he knew these convicted officials all too well.

The words they spoke were not as genuine as those of the women at Chunfeng Tower.

They arrived at the door of Yu Xiuyuan's prison cell.

I saw him lying on the straw mat, humming an unknown tune.

For some reason, Shen Yan felt a surge of anger rising within him.

"Lord Yu, the jailer Xu is dead."

Yu Xiuyuan pretended not to hear Shen Yan's words and continued humming a song.

Seeing his behavior, Shen Yan became even more certain that Xu Shaonian's death was related to him.

"Starve him for a few days, give him only water, not food."

Shen Yan has neither the guts nor the need to kill him.

He had no real friendship with Xu Shaonian, but seeing him killed so easily, as a fellow prison guard, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow.

Shen Yan sighed inwardly, "People still need to have some self-awareness. The word 'official' has two mouths, and it can be deadly."

The joy of starting the exercises in the morning was immediately diminished at this moment.

After the value is set.

Shen Yan went to Xu Shaonian's house to offer condolences.

I saw his wife and young son kneeling on one side of the mourning hall.

Upon seeing Shen Yan's arrival, he immediately stood up to greet him.

"Sister-in-law, I'm one of Xu Tou's men. I've come to offer him some incense."

"Thank you for coming to see our master off. We will be escorting the coffin back to our hometown in three days."

Shen Yan was somewhat surprised, but after thinking for a moment, he understood.

Xu Shaonian is involved in some unknown matter, and with his wife, children, and elderly parents still in Bianjing, he is inevitably seen as a thorn in the side by others.

Returning to one's hometown is indeed a good choice.

"It's good to return home. Although Bianjing is a big city, the roads are not so smooth."

She didn't reply, but handed Shen Yan three sticks of incense.

Shen Yan then caught a glimpse of her. Although the woman had an ordinary appearance and tear stains on her face, it could not hide her scholarly air.

Shen Yan couldn't help but sigh, "Xu Shaonian married a good wife."

Leave the Xu residence.

Shen Yan sat alone in a restaurant on the street, drinking and lost in thought.

Xu Shaonian died, and the position of jailer in cell A became vacant again.

He was determined to fight for this position, but Xu Shaonian didn't concern himself with matters of the imperial prison.

It made him used to this freedom, and if someone else came to power, they would ride roughshod over him.

But we need to think carefully about how to argue this point.

The prison guards are different from the head jailers. The head jailers can accept their fate as long as the prison magistrate nods.

The prison officials then had to report to the Ministry of Justice, and only after the official document was issued could the matter be considered truly settled.

How could a prison guard possibly have connections with a superior in the Ministry of Justice? Therefore, the attitude of the prison magistrate was extremely important.

Shen Yan had met Yang Wanli a few times, but the two could not be considered close friends.

"It seems we still need to bribe Xu Shaogong, but we don't know how much."

The last time Xu Shaogong pulled a stunt, he was a little scared, and the money went down the drain.