Two hours later, Shen Hanbing woke up from the bed.
“Master, did I faint?” She looked up at Jiang Yuan, feeling a bit confused.
Jiang Yuan nodded, “You fainted only after persevering until the end. You did well.”
“Is this the feeling after the Bone Forging Essence Pill?” Shen Hanbing clenched her fist, feeling the strength in her arms.
Not only strength, but she also felt that her body had completely transformed. Every inch of skin and muscle became incredibly sturdy.
“Your current body strength has far exceeded that of an ordinary person. Even without using protective Qi, ordinary weapons would find it hard to harm you,” Jiang Yuan explained.
“Is it really that strong?” Shen Hanbing couldn’t believe it.
“Try it yourself if you don’t believe it.” Jiang Yuan looked at the scissors on the table.
Shen Hanbing immediately picked up the scissors and made a cut on her wrist. A magical scene occurred – the scissors only left a white mark on her wrist, unable to break her skin.
“Amazing!” Shen Hanbing couldn’t help but praise, her eyes filled with anticipation.
She hadn’t expected that the pills Jiang Yuan gave her would have such incredible effects, completely overturning her understanding of pills.
Soon, Shen Hanbing took the Power Pill, Speed Pill, and Endurance Pill. Since these three pills wouldn’t cause any pain, the process was quite easy.
After taking these three pills, Shen Hanbing’s strength, speed, and endurance were once again enhanced.
To what extent, even Jiang Yuan couldn’t estimate.
After taking all the pills, it was time for the inscriptions.
Jiang Yuan spent only three minutes to complete the spiritual inscription on Shen Hanbing’s forehead.
With the spiritual inscription completed, Shen Hanbing’s mental power had increased at least threefold.
This spiritual inscription could be hidden during normal times and wouldn’t affect Shen Hanbing’s appearance.
“Take off your clothes.”
After completing the spiritual inscription, Jiang Yuan suddenly said to Shen Hanbing.
“What… What? Take off… take off my clothes?” Shen Hanbing seemed to have thought of something and her face instantly turned red with embarrassment.
Jiang Yuan took out several inscriptions and said seriously, “Different types of inscriptions must be engraved in different positions to be effective. Fire Element Inscription and Ice Element Inscription must be engraved on your back. The Vitality Inscription needs to be engraved on the Dantian.”
“This… like this?” Shen Hanbing hesitated, not because she doubted Jiang Yuan but because the thought of undressing in front of a man made her feel extremely embarrassed.
“Yes.” Jiang Yuan nodded seriously, showing no signs of joking.
“Alright… I’ll take it off then.”
Although Shen Hanbing felt extremely uncomfortable, she chose to follow Jiang Yuan’s arrangement. After all, as long as it made her stronger, she was willing to make any sacrifice.
When she was blushing, Shen Hanbing turned around and slowly removed her gorgeous attire, revealing her primitive beauty.
A distinct fragrance filled the air.
Those graceful curves, the snowy white jade-like skin were fully displayed in front of Jiang Yuan.
Jiang Yuan had lived for a whole three hundred million years and had long transcended human desires. Regardless of any beauty, he could maintain a calm and indifferent demeanor. Yet, seeing Shen Hanbing made him strangely nostalgic.
Perhaps it was because she resembled his lost love.
Shaking his head, Jiang Yuan was well aware that Shen Hanbing wasn’t his beloved, just someone who happened to look like her.
“Master, could you please hurry? I’m feeling a bit cold,” Shen Hanbing hesitated, finding it difficult to express her discomfort.
Suppressing his thoughts, Jiang Yuan placed his fingers on Shen Hanbing’s back, starting to concentrate on the inscription.
The touch of his fingers created a strange tingling sensation for Shen Hanbing. She endured this peculiar feeling, managing not to make a sound.
In just a few minutes, Jiang Yuan completed the Fire Element and Ice Element inscriptions.
Next was the final Vitality Inscription.
“Turn around.” Jiang Yuan said.
Upon hearing Jiang Yuan’s words, Shen Hanbing began to hesitate, her beautiful face blushing shyly again.
The thought of facing her master in such a way made her heart pound with nervousness, leaving her somewhat at a loss.
“Don’t be shy, those who do great things don’t fuss over minor details.” Jiang Yuan comforted.
Hearing Jiang Yuan’s words, Shen Hanbing nodded, then took a deep breath, and decisively turned around to face Jiang Yuan.
However, before turning, she picked up her clothes to preserve her modesty.
At this moment, she appeared bashful, with rosy cheeks, and Jiang Yuan remained focused on the inscription.
The entire inscription process took only three minutes but for Shen Hanbing, it felt like she had experienced three centuries.
Finally, after three minutes, the inscription was complete.
“You can get dressed now.” Jiang Yuan moved his hands away from Shen Hanbing and turned away silently.
“Thank you, Master.” Shen Hanbing responded shyly, quickly putting on her clothes.
Just then, footsteps outside startled Shen Hanbing.
“Miss, something’s not right. Please come to the hall. The Ye family is here with a marriage proposal!” a maid’s voice came from outside.
“What? The Ye family?” Shen Hanbing’s expression changed dramatically, she didn’t need an explanation to know that it must be Ye Xingchen, that hypocrite.
Without further explanation, she immediately took Jiang Yuan and followed the maid to the hall.
*
Meanwhile, at the Shen family’s main hall.
The high-ranking members of the Shen family were all gathered together, seated on the left side of the hall. On the right side, unexpected guests from the Ye family were seated.
“Old Master Shen, I’ve brought the betrothal gifts. It’s not appropriate for you to say this, is it?” Ye Xingchen sat in his seat, sipping tea while speaking. Although he used polite language, his tone contained unmistakable disdain.
“I’ve said it before, my granddaughter’s marriage is her own choice. I won’t go against her will to force her to marry anyone. If you want to marry her, you must have her consent first,” Shen Aogu declared firmly.
“In all ages, marriages are arranged by parents, and matchmakers play a role. I’ve never heard of someone deciding their own marriage,” Ye Xingchen sneered while using polite language.
