Goddess Painting

Su Qinghan had some doubts about her own judgment.

Why did Qin Feng appear in my inner demons? Was it my fault or Qin Feng's?

……

Qin Feng, having already decided to borrow money, cupped his hands in greeting and asked, "How should I address you, Senior Brother?"

"My name is Yu Daqian, the steward of the finance department. It seems you wish to borrow some spirit stones, junior brother?"

Qin Feng didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point:

"I wonder what my credit limit is now?"

Yu Daqian smiled and took Qin Feng's identity token, then pretended to wave it on a jade plate.

"Um……"

He touched his chin, feigning surprise, and said:

"Wow! Junior Brother Qin's talent is truly remarkable!"

"Three thousand!"

He held up three fingers as thick as a carrot and waved them in front of Qin Feng:

"Junior Brother Qin, your quota is a full three thousand mid-grade spirit stones!"

Three thousand?!

Qin Feng's pupils contracted slightly.

This is not normal.

This is so abnormal!

He had inquired before coming here and found out that ordinary disciples, even those who had been around for several years, could only borrow three or five hundred at most.

Newcomers to the field usually only have a credit limit of 100.

My investment has increased thirtyfold?

Even if I have a superior spiritual root, it shouldn't be this outrageous, right?

What...is this fat guy trying to do?

Qin Feng wasn't blinded by the huge sum of money. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and looked at Yu Daqian with a half-smile:

"So many? Senior Brother Yu, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Yu Daqian remained unfazed, his smile growing even brighter:

"Not at all! Junior Brother Qin possesses a superior-grade spiritual root and is a future peak master! His potential is limitless!"

"In our finance department, business is all about people! If we think highly of you, your credit limit will naturally be higher!"

Then, he changed the subject, his tone becoming slightly more serious:

"However... the rules still need to be followed."

"Monthly interest rate of 5%, compounded interest, one-year term."

"Junior Brother Qin, this is a unified rule of the sect, and we treat everyone fairly, young and old."

Five percent profit!

It's still compound interest!

This is outrageous – the highest interest rate of all loan sharking!

If it's not repaid within a year, that three thousand can balloon into an astronomical figure!

Qin Feng sneered inwardly.

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Such a high credit limit, such a high interest rate, it's clearly a trap!

but……

Qin Feng glanced at his empty storage bag.

So what if it's a pitfall?

As long as I level up quickly enough, and as long as Tian Shu Peak reopens successfully, I will become the peak master. I won't have to worry about not being able to pay back this money.

These three thousand spirit stones can not only buy a large number of pills, but also serve as start-up capital to recruit some profit-driven disciples!

We must take this money!

"good!"

Qin Feng nodded vigorously: "I'll borrow it! I'll borrow it all!"

A barely perceptible glint flashed in Yu Daqian's eyes.

He gave a thumbs up: "Borrow it all? Junior Brother Qin, you have real guts!"

"Come, come, this is the contract."

He swiftly pulled out a pre-prepared parchment scroll, pointing to several key areas: "The amount, interest, and term are all here. If there are no problems, just press your fingerprint, and the spirit stones will be credited to your account immediately!"

Qin Feng glanced at it and confirmed that it was correct.

Snapped!

He pressed his red handprint heavily on it.

Yu Daqian grinned from ear to ear and handed over a heavy storage bag:

"Junior Brother Qin, check! Three thousand mid-grade spirit stones, not a single one missing!"

Qin Feng probed into it with his spiritual power.

Inside, neatly arranged, shimmering stones exuded a rich spiritual energy that invigorated him.

Thank you!

Qin Feng put away the storage bag, turned around and strode away.

Watching Qin Feng's figure disappear through the door.

Yu Daqian, who had been all smiles, instantly lost his composure, his expression turning cold and mocking.

He waved, and a handyman who had been sweeping in the corner immediately ran over.

"Go and tell Elder Wang Tianyi."

Yu Daqian toyed with the teacup in his hand and sneered:

"The fish has taken the bait."

"Qin Feng borrowed three thousand, at a five percent interest rate, compounded over and over again. Now, even if he has extraordinary abilities, he'll never be able to turn his life around!"

The servant understood immediately: "Yes!"

Su Qinghan took in all of this, but had no intention of interfering.

She watched all of this unfold quietly.

In her eyes, reviving Tian Shu Peak in a month was an impossible task, and now that Qin Feng owes such a huge sum of money, he is sinking deeper and deeper into debt.

"I don't know how you plan to break this deadlock."

……

As Qin Feng walked out of the finance office, he touched the huge sum of money in his pocket, but he knew exactly what was going on in his mind.

This money is too hot to handle.

There's definitely something wrong.

Yu Daqian was incredibly generous with the credit limit, as if he had been waiting for me to claim it.

"Wang Tianyi..."

A cold, sharp smile curled at the corner of Qin Feng's lips.

Aside from that old man, no one would go to such lengths to dig a hole for themselves.

"Trying to crush me with debt?"

"Alright, let's wait and see! Let's see who ends up outplaying whom!"

With money, Qin Feng instantly felt more confident.

He walked briskly, heading straight for the Dan Pavilion.

With the elixir, combined with the divine brush and the colorless energy cluster, he was confident that he could break through to the eighth or even ninth level of Body Tempering in a very short time!

……

Dan Pavilion.

This is one of the liveliest places in the sect.

From afar, you can smell a rich medicinal fragrance.

The towering pavilion soared into the clouds, surrounded by all sorts of exotic flowers and rare herbs. Many disciples dressed in crimson robes came and went, each with their noses in the air, extremely arrogant.

Looking at the bustling scene, Qin Feng's eyes flashed with envy.

Tian Shu Peak once boasted such a magnificent sight...

He took a deep breath and strode into the main hall of the Dan Pavilion.

The hall was bustling with noise.

Qin Feng squeezed to the front of the counter and said to the steward inside:

"I want to buy elixirs."

"First-tier Qi Gathering Pill, first-tier Qi and Blood Pill, and first-tier Bone Forging Pill."

"I'll take as many as you have!"

He's so arrogant!

That confidence came from three thousand spirit stones!

These pills are all basic pills, corresponding to the restoration of spiritual power, strengthening of qi and blood, and tempering of internal organs, which are exactly the pills that Qin Feng urgently needs right now.

The butler behind the counter lay lazily, raised his eyelids, and looked Qin Feng up and down.

"You don't recognize me."

The deacon asked casually, "What's your name? Which peak are you from?"

Qin Feng answered truthfully: "Qin Feng, Tian Shu Peak."

The voice just fell.

The area around the counter, which had been somewhat noisy, suddenly fell silent for a moment.

The deacon's hand, which was about to take the account book, suddenly stopped in mid-air.

He slowly raised his head, and in his somewhat cloudy eyes, there was no trace of enthusiasm for doing business.

Instead, there was an undisguised mockery and coldness.

"Qin Feng?"

The deacon threw the ledger onto the table with a sharp "thud".

He crossed his arms, leaned back in his chair, and said coldly:

"no."

"Let's go, I won't sell to you."

Qin Feng frowned.

He glanced at the shelves behind him, which were piled high with medicine bottles. Was this what he meant by "nothing"?

"What's on that shelf?" Qin Feng asked, pointing to the pile of bottles.

The butler rolled his eyes and scoffed:

"That's for people to see, not for you to use."

"Qin Feng, stop pretending to be stupid."

"Don't you have any idea who you've offended?"

The deacon stood up, leaning slightly forward, staring at Qin Feng with an imposing gaze. His voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for everyone around to hear:

"The Lin family has already declared that anyone who dares to sell you pills is going against the Lin family!"

"Don't even mention our Pill Pavilion, even if you went to the black market outside, no one would dare to take your business!"

"The future Peak Master Qin..."

The butler drawled out his words in a sarcastic tone, his face full of mockery:

"You should go somewhere cool and stay there! Don't get in the way!"

Qin Feng's face darkened.

really!

The Lin family not only wants to ruin their reputation, but also wants to completely cut off their resources!

This is tantamount to cutting off one's own path of cultivation!

He suddenly realized that this was a trap!

First, he lent himself a huge amount of money at exorbitant interest rates, and then he made himself completely unable to spend the spirit stones, unable to convert them into strength!

That's a brilliant tactic!

"The Pill Pavilion is a property of the sect."

Suppressing his anger, Qin Feng's voice was icy: "Opening the door to do business is a sect rule; disciples have the right to purchase cultivation resources! You're using this to settle personal scores, violating sect rules!"

"Oh ho? You want to talk to me about rules?"

The deacon burst into exaggerated laughter as if he had heard the funniest joke.

He pointed at Qin Feng's nose and shouted:

"Everyone, come and see!"

"This is Qin Feng, the one who boasted about reopening Tian Shu Peak!"

"You can't buy the elixir, so you throw a tantrum here! And you're accusing me of settling a personal score?"

"Come on! Aren't you supposed to be a great fighter? Didn't you beat Wang Hai, who's a higher-ranking opponent, yesterday?"

"What good is being able to fight! In this world, it's about skill and connections!"

The deacon leaned closer, patted his cheeks, and a malicious glint flashed in his eyes:

"Go ahead and hit me here if you dare!"

"If you dare lay a finger on me, the Enforcement Hall will be here in no time!"

"Then let's see how your damn Heavenly Pivot Peak will open!"

A low chuckle came from the surrounding area.

Many people pointed and whispered about Qin Feng, their eyes filled with schadenfreude.

"Is this the arrogant Qin Feng?"

"Tsk tsk, how pathetic, they have money but can't spend it."

"That's called being ignorant of one's own limitations. Offending the Lin family means you'll find it impossible to move an inch in the Qingyun Sect!"

Qin Feng stood still, his gaze cold and aloof.

Trying to provoke me?

Are you suggesting I violate clan rules?

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

one second.

two seconds.

When he opened his eyes again, the anger in them had completely subsided, leaving only a bottomless, icy pool.

Are you trying to trick me into a trap?

impossible.

"very good."

Qin Feng gave the arrogant deacon a deep look, as if he wanted to etch that face into his mind.

"I have noted what happened today."

There were no harsh words, no hysteria.

Qin Feng turned around and strode away from the Pill Pavilion amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd.

They left decisively and cleanly.

The deacon paused for a moment, then spat out a disdainful remark:

"Pah! What are you pretending for!"

"What a coward!"

"I'm waiting for you to come find me! Remember, my name is Chen Xiangdong!"

With a stable mindset and clear goals, this young man remains steadfast and persistent even in the face of such difficulties, demonstrating remarkable talent.

Seeing Qin Feng's performance, Su Qinghan, who had been standing by, couldn't help but nod, her eyes full of admiration.