"Is it a new transformation channel, or a base?"

  "Yes, it can be said that the human body is a large elixir of life, forming a cycle of essence, energy and spirit. The function of the elixir is to condense and rebuild another system within the body, so that your soul will be freed. Ah, in classical texts there is a very clear term - yīn shén!"

  "With the yin spirit, you will gain many special functions, such as spiritual eyes and telepathy, which are the easiest to dig out. This is actually the instinct of the yin spirit. You will see many things that cannot be seen normally, and can do many things that cannot be done normally. However, this is not power, understand?"

  "Internal energy determines the body's strength, and Yin spirits can gain some extra functions, right? Then how many Yin spirit achievers does our empire have?" Fang Xin thought for a moment before asking.

  "Although not absolute, it can be said that the empire has 12 million, divided into two levels, three levels and four levels according to small success, medium success and great success!" As he said this, Xiao Bing obviously became proud: "In terms of numbers, the empire accounts for a quarter of the world's total, which is not too many. In terms of potential, however, it is the first in the empire!"

  "When you enter the second stage, you have the right to embark on a soul journey." As soon as he mentioned the soul journey, Xiao Bing revealed a strange expression.

  At almost the same time, Fang Xin's jade pendant shook violently, indicating that these four words were extremely crucial.

  "The Empire has been aware of the existence of Shadow Realms for a hundred years. They are called Shadow Realms because these spaces have countless connections with our world. The Empire argues that they are shadows of history and time, and over the past century, the number of Shadow Realms has been increasing. Those who produce Dark Energy can traverse them. Ah Xin, do you understand? You just fell into a Shadow Realm."

  "If so, then there shouldn't be much danger left, right?" Fang Xin said, stunned.

  "No, it's not what you think. It's extremely dangerous. Beginners often get lost in there, and most of the things inside are remnants of history, with no current laws or governance. There are frequent disasters and wars, and if you fall into it and get killed, you'll be assimilated and can't wake up again. The empire established a special exploration team 50 years ago, equipped with specialized equipment to explore each plane, but people still die in there from time to time."

  Xiao Bing said seriously at this time: "Mainly because material and technological powers cannot be taken away, only the yin spirit retains skills and powers, and there is also a time limit. Even if you're not killed, staying there for too long will lead to assimilation, and you can't come back. Therefore, soul travels have time and location restrictions, and someone is in charge of supervising. This time, it was all thanks to Mr. Qian, whom our side invited, that he pulled you back."

  "Will reality die there too?" Fang Xin remembered Mr. Qian's three words.

  "It's not immediate, one death and you'll be partially assimilated into space, losing some memories, making it easier to die or get addicted. A few deaths later, you won't be able to recover, your physical body will be equivalent to brain death."

  "Ah!" Fang Xin only then realized the risk involved. If it wasn't for the timely rescue when he was on the verge of death, it would have been terrible.

  "So, this time you were really in danger. Your yin spirit wasn't even formed yet, and your soul just went straight out. Even if you didn't die, it would have been easy to be assimilated. Luckily, you had prepared a charitable foundation, and your uncle and aunt signed off on it, so the merit of that deed fell to you. That's why Mr. Qian, whom I invited, was able to pull you back based on that. It's really fortunate that he could bring you back - the chances of that happening were less than one in four. You have no idea how worried I was. Luckily, everything is okay now." She couldn't help but sigh as she said this.

  To invite this gentleman, she had to use her family connections and owed many favors. If it were someone else or in the past, she wouldn't have done so, but Fang Xin... She smiled helplessly, perhaps it was fate!

  She couldn't help but smile as she recalled the happy moments of her childhood: "Ah, your case is closed. The person who hit you has been convicted and sentenced to three years in prison!"

  He sank in his heart and thought for a moment before asking again: "Then what should I do?"

  "There's nothing to be done, this matter is already settled. Later, the relevant authorities of the Empire will send someone to ask questions, and you can just honestly tell them what happened on the projection plane, it's just a record, there's no need to worry." Xiao Bing finally spoke his last words.

  Fang Xin fell silent again, looked up and saw her gentle eyes, and finally nodded.

  Xiao Bing let out a sigh of relief, stretched his waist and said with some fatigue: "Alright, after I've finished asking questions, you can rest more. I'll also go rest, I'll come see you again tomorrow."

  "Okay, wait, can you give me some information about projection planes? No need to be too detailed, just a basic introduction is fine."

  "Although it's still too early for you now, since you want it, I'll organize it and give it to you after a while." Xiao Bing said with some hesitation.

  Sure, here is the translation:

  As expected, after Xiao Bing left, it didn't take long for someone to knock on the door politely. After shouting "come in", two people entered, a man and a woman.

  The light was turned on, and a milky white beam of light shot down from the ceiling, filling the entire room with soft light.

  "Mr. Fang, hello, I am from the Sixth Department of the Imperial Household Agency, and I have some questions to ask you." The speaker was a woman, probably in her thirties, very polite.

  Fang Xing smiled. Is it the high quality of this world's staff or the influence of Xiao family's noble title and family background? Or is it both?

  Two people dressed in the same attire, with top-notch tailoring, exuding an air of grandeur and national dignity. The one who responded said: "Of course, please ask away, yes, please take a seat first, would you like me to call for some iced fruit?"

  The two of them looked at each other, neither refusing, and naturally a nurse brought in two cups of iced fruit and quietly closed the door.

  The woman coughed slightly: "Mr. Fang, I'd like to hear about your experience in the Fallen Shadow Space, for the record."

  Since there was nothing to hide, Fang Xin naturally told everything, of course, the matter of Yu Ruyi was hidden and not mentioned. Although they only had three days in that space, many things still happened. Moreover, both of them asked for a detailed description of that space, repeatedly asking questions, so this conversation took three hours to finish, leaving Fang Xin somewhat exhausted.

  When the woman turned off the recorder, Fang Xin couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. Unexpectedly, she continued to say: "Very impressive, Mr. Fang is not yet sixteen, and hasn't even reached puberty, being able to achieve this is truly not easy. I wonder if Mr. Fang would be willing to join our organization in the future?"

  Fang Xinyi was stunned, and after a long while, he said: "I never thought of this matter before, I haven't even heard of it. I'm just an ordinary young man, my life is very simple, now I just want to cultivate myself well, study hard in the future, huh?"

  The two of them looked at each other and smiled, the man said calmly: "There's a long time ahead, maybe Mr. Fang will change his mind in the future, my contact number is XXXXXXXXXX, you can contact me later!"

  Only then did Fang Xin realize that the man who didn't speak much was actually the superior.

  As soon as the two of them bid farewell and left, after the door closed, Fang Xin let out a sigh of relief, but sank into thought.

  This time, he went through a lot and gained many secrets, although these secrets were not considered secret secrets.

  A clear memory arose of the man's disdainful and murderous gaze, as well as the sensation of a cold and sinister power. Fang Xin's eyes turned dark, and he realized that he had never made an enemy like this before. The only possibility was that it came from Xiao Bing.

  Some people don't want to see themselves and Xiao Bing getting close, so that's why this happened. Maybe weak people will shout loudly asking why or force Xiao Bing to ask, but the other party believes it's not necessary.

  Xiao Bing can do it, has done it, and won't do what he can't. Even if forced, it's useless. To quickly settle debts of gratitude and revenge, to decide life and death, one must gain power for oneself...

  When he has gained the power, even if it's ten years later, finding out what happened today will be an extremely easy thing. Therefore, he didn't even ask who that man was or what his purpose was. Let everyone think he knows nothing!

  Fang Xin had to admit that Xiao Bing was not someone he could match up with at present, which had nothing to do with the sect or anything else, but only about power - Xiao Bing's current status and secrets were not something he could possess and protect, so it was natural for him to be eliminated.

  Now, just forget about it and don't ask any more questions, focus on your own cultivation!

  But having a powerful sacred artifact is the biggest bargaining chip. With this, reaching the pinnacle is still far away, but it's already a feasible path.

  On that day, what one gains at the critical moment of life and death is the merit from having established a foundation for charity. Later on, this merit will continue to grow without end.

  He took another deep breath and Fang Xin stopped thinking, letting himself sink into sleep amidst the fragrance and quiet.

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