Goddess Painting

Following the route he remembered, Qin Feng arrived at the Sutra Repository.

A simple and ancient nine-story tower stands there.

With its upturned eaves and corners, it exudes a magnificent aura.

At the entrance, there are two guardian beasts carved from spirit stones, exuding a faint aura of power.

Qin Feng stepped forward and handed his identity jade token to the elder on duty.

"You're Qin Feng?"

The elder on duty, with his white hair and beard, slightly lifted his cloudy eyelids and looked at him with surprise: "Qin Xiaotian's grandson?"

Qin Feng bowed deeply and said respectfully, "That's right."

The elder stared at him for a long time, as if recalling an old friend who had once been a powerful figure, before finally letting out a long sigh:

"Your grandfather... never mind, the past cannot be changed."

"The jade tablet indicates you are of the highest rank (Eight-Sound Grade), and according to the rules, you are eligible to enter the top five levels. Go."

"Thank you, Elder."

Qin Feng ignored the strange looks from others, put away the jade token, and strode into the pavilion.

Just as his figure disappeared through the doorway, an outer disciple who was sweeping the floor glanced at him, quietly dropped his broom, and turned to run down another path.

……

Qingyun Sect, Elder Hall.

Wang Tianyi was sitting upright in a grand chair, leisurely sipping the newly tribute spiritual tea of ​​this year, the aroma of which wafted through the air.

A trusted disciple strode in and bowed to report:

"Elder, Qin Feng has gone to the Scripture Pavilion."

"Oh?"

Wang Tianyi put down his teacup, a playful smile playing on his lips: "So you're going to choose a cultivation technique? Well, you have to struggle a bit."

He turned his head and waved to the young man standing to the side:

"Hai'er, come here."

The young man was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a burly build. He was Wang Hai, Wang Tianyi's grand-nephew.

Although he only has a mid-grade spiritual root, he now possesses the cultivation level of the second realm—the [New Life Realm].

Relying on Wang Tianyi's influence, he was a tyrannical figure within the sect.

"Grand Uncle." Wang Hai stepped forward.

Wang Tianyi said calmly, "Go to the Scripture Pavilion and keep an eye on Qin Feng. See what cultivation method he chooses."

Wang Hai was somewhat dismissive: "Grand Uncle, why be so cautious? He's a useless piece of trash with no resources. Even if he had a Heaven-Rank cultivation technique, he wouldn't be able to master it without guidance."

"Just go because I told you to!"

Wang Tian's face darkened, and his tone became stern: "Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. I need to know his every move!"

"yes!"

Wang Hai was startled and quickly agreed, but he was filled with resentment towards Qin Feng.

Damn good-for-nothing, you made me run an errand for you!

Once we get to the library, I'll make you pay!

……

The library is filled with the fragrance of books.

Rows of huge rosewood bookshelves were neatly arranged, filled with all kinds of jade slips, scrolls, and even some yellowed animal skin books.

Qin Feng did not linger on the first to fourth floors, but went straight to the fifth floor.

Compared to the crowded lower floors, the fifth floor appears much more spacious, with only a few bookshelves, but each book exudes a faint spiritual light.

Most of the cultivation techniques displayed here are Xuan-level techniques!

Qin Feng wandered among the bookshelves, his gaze quickly sweeping over them.

"Return to Origin Technique", a high-grade Xuan-level technique, primarily focused on attack, characterized by its fierce and domineering nature.

"Canglang Nine Strengths" is a high-grade Xuan-level weapon with astonishing recovery power and enduring spiritual energy.

"Blood Refining True Body", a high-grade Xuan-level weapon, possesses unparalleled defense; when mastered, it renders the user impervious to blades and spears.

These are all valuable items that would cause a frenzy of fighting if placed outside. In the past, Qin Feng would have treasured them like precious gems.

But now, he has a clear goal.

"What I'm looking for is a dual cultivation technique that can be mastered quickly."

He bypassed the attack and defense sections and finally found an inconspicuous bookshelf in a corner.

There were only a few lonely booklets on it, covered with a thin layer of dust, clearly indicating that few people had ever bothered with them.

The Secret of Spiritual Connection

Qin Feng opened the introduction: It requires both partners to have true feelings for each other, be of one mind and understand each other... and have perfect teamwork in battle.

This is more like a combined attack tactic than the power transfer technique he needs.

The Method of the Cycle of Heavenly Circulation.

Two people can cultivate together to increase their speed, but this can only be done three times a month...

too slow!

Qin Feng frowned slightly, somewhat disappointed.

Just as he was about to give up, his gaze inadvertently fell upon a purple-covered booklet tucked away in the bottom corner of the bookshelf.

He pulled it out and saw six large, elegant characters written on the cover: "The Secret Record of Yin and Yang Harmony".

Turning to the beginning of the book, a line of small, gold-flecked characters comes into view:

[Lower grade].

Qin Feng was overjoyed; it was actually a low-grade Earth Rank?

The fifth floor actually has such a high-level secret technique?

He continued to look down, his eyes growing brighter and his heart racing!

This method requires a willing and consensual partner to transfer knowledge and wisdom through their bodies. However, the recipient will permanently lose the transmitted knowledge and their cultivation will decline. Be very careful.

This method has three irreversible aspects:

First, the furnace and cauldron must be prepared with a pure and untroubled mind, and a willingness to dedicate oneself.

Second, the merits passed down are like a river flowing eastward, never to return.

Thirdly, after the transfer of power, the cultivation level of the furnace/cauldron will inevitably drop by one realm, and its foundation will be damaged.

"This is what I've been looking for!"

Qin Feng was overjoyed and almost shouted out loud!

These so-called "side effects" are practically a tailor-made miracle for me!

The painting slave Su Qinghan is merely a spirit, an appendage of himself, so how could he be so distracted?

As for the decline in cultivation level and damage to the foundation?

That's a person in a painting. As long as Su Qinghan in reality is alright, what does it matter if the person in the painting falls to the status of an ordinary person?

And the clause about "willingly"...

A playful smile curved Qin Feng's lips.

In the painting, that proud saintess is more "willing" than anyone else!

"Found it! That's it!"

Just as Qin Feng was overjoyed, several disciples around him who were choosing cultivation techniques noticed the purple booklet in his hand and immediately began to whisper among themselves.

"Look! Qin Feng has picked up that infamous 'Record of Scammers'!"

"Pfft... This is just desperation! So what if he's a low-grade Earth Rank cultivator? Who would be willing to cripple their cultivation for him?"

"I heard he married a mute girl from the Lin family? Could it be that he's trying to trick that mortal woman into offering herself to him? How laughable! A mortal woman has no cultivation to guide her; this secret technique can't be activated at all!"

A low, malicious laugh rang out, full of schadenfreude.

An inner disciple, seemingly unable to bear it any longer, stepped forward and kindly advised:

"Junior Brother Qin, since you measured eight sounds yesterday, your future is promising. This 'Secret Record of Yin-Yang Harmony' may seem tempting, but it's nothing but a mirage. In the past three hundred years, no one in our sect has ever mastered it. Why waste this free opportunity to choose a skill?"

He pointed to the other side: "Over there are high-grade Xuan-level cultivation techniques such as the 'Azure Sea Tide Technique,' which are reliable and suitable for your current level."

Qin Feng glanced at him, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said:

"Thank you for your kind offer, senior, but I have already made up my mind."

"You!" The disciple shook his head, looking like he was beyond redemption.

At this moment, the steward in charge of patrolling this floor was also alerted. He walked over, glanced at the booklet in Qin Feng's hand, and snorted coldly:

"It's you again, an overly ambitious young man! Do you think dual cultivation techniques are so easy to master? Those who have tried to exchange for them throughout history have either died or been crippled! If you truly had a Daoist partner willing to sacrifice for you, why would you be humiliated like this by the Lin family?"

Qin Feng ignored the gossip and calmly walked towards the registration desk with the booklet in his hand.

The elder in charge of registration gave him a deep look, his tone serious:

"Are you sure you want to choose this technique? According to sect rules, once a disciple has chosen their first free merit-making opportunity, they cannot change it within a year. Without a suitable alchemist, this technique is as worthless as a piece of waste paper!"

"This disciple is certain."

Qin Feng answered decisively.

"Another arrogant one..." The elder shook his head, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. "What a pity for that Ba Xiang's talent."

Just as Qin Feng finished registering and was about to leave.

Boom boom boom!

A series of hurried and arrogant footsteps came from the stairwell.

Wang Hai, accompanied by two henchmen, stormed up to the fifth floor with great momentum.

He spotted Qin Feng as he was about to go downstairs, strode forward, and blocked his way.

"Hey! Isn't this our Great Peak Master Qin from Tian Shu Peak?"

Wang Hai's gaze swept over the purple booklet in Qin Feng's hand, and after seeing the name, he immediately shouted exaggeratedly:

"The Secret Record of Yin-Yang Harmony? Hahahaha! You actually chose such a lewd dual cultivation technique?!"

His henchmen immediately joined in the mockery:

"Senior Brother Wang, she's going back to practice dual cultivation with that mute girl from the Lin family!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, they really know how to have fun. How would we decent people understand the enjoyment in that?"

Wang Hai laughed so hard he almost fell over, pointing at Qin Feng's nose:

"Qin Feng, are you so desperate to become stronger that you've gone mad? You actually dare to try and squeeze every last drop of benefit out of a mere mortal?! Aren't you afraid of dying from exhaustion?!"

Qin Feng paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

I didn't want to pay attention to this fly, but this guy has such a foul mouth and even dared to insult Wan'er!