Goddess Painting

At Tian Shu Peak, the morning breeze is slightly cool.

Qin Feng hummed a little tune all the way back from the finance office, feeling incredibly relaxed and happy.

"The loan sharking debt, principal and interest, has been paid off!"

"That fat bastard Yu Daqian's eyes practically popped out of their sockets when he saw me take out the spirit stones!"

"Cool!"

Wang Tianyi wanted to crush him with the mountain of debt?

Think beautiful!

This move, which cut off Wang Tianyi's resources, completely shattered his plans!

As soon as he returned to his residence, the communication jade talisman in his arms lit up.

"Master!"

Bai Ziyu's voice, filled with surprise, came through:

"Elder Hua has fully recovered!"

"Upon learning that it was your master who saved her, she wishes to meet you in person to express her gratitude!"

Qin Feng raised an eyebrow.

Should I thank you in person?

"Can!"

He replied with one word, but he was a little uneasy.

"Could it be that Hua Muyao still retains memories of the world in the painting?"

"If that were the case, it would be terrible..."

After all, in the painting, that high and mighty Blood Refining Realm elder was completely subdued by him, to the point that one could even say...

Qin Feng shuddered and dared not think any further.

……

He disguised himself once again, transforming into the "Feng Qin" master.

Qin Feng arrived at Baihua Peak with ease.

Liu Qing was already waiting outside the mountain gate. Upon seeing Qin Feng, he immediately bowed respectfully.

"Master Wind!"

"My master has specially instructed me to wait here for a long time. Please come in!"

Qin Feng nodded, his hands behind his back with an air of mystery, and followed Liu Qing into the cave surrounded by a sea of ​​flowers.

"Master, Master Feng has arrived."

As soon as he finished speaking, the beaded curtain of the inner room was gently lifted.

Hua Muyao slowly walked out.

Today, she was not wearing the plain robe she wore on her sickbed that day, but instead wore a light purple flowing dress, her long hair simply tied up and adorned with a jade hairpin.

Although her complexion was still somewhat pale, revealing the weakness of someone recovering from a serious illness, her aloof and noble temperament was even stronger than before.

"Master of Wind".

Hua Muyao walked up to Qin Feng, bowed respectfully, and spoke sincerely:

"I will never forget your life-saving grace."

"Only today can I formally express my gratitude. Please accept Mu Yao's bow, Master."

As she spoke, she was about to bow down.

As Qin Feng looked at Hua Muyao, who was so serious and dignified as a Bodhisattva, the image of the enchanting fairy in the painting, dressed in a thin veil and with seductive eyes, involuntarily flashed through his mind.

"This contrast... is a bit too much, isn't it?"

Qin Feng was secretly astonished and quickly offered a helping hand:

"Elder Hua, there's no need for such formalities!"

"Treating the sick and saving lives is my duty."

"Judging from the elder's complexion, he has recovered very well, so I am relieved."

The two took their seats as host and guest, respectively.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Qin Feng remembered his unfinished mission of "Reopening Tian Shu Peak" and carefully began to speak:

"Now that Elder Hua has recovered, I have a favor to ask."

"Please speak, Master."

"I have a good-for-nothing disciple in the Qingyun Sect named Qin Feng."

"Now that child wants to revitalize Tian Shu Peak, he faces many difficulties."

"The sect has a rule that when an old peak is reopened, a powerful expert at the Meridian Opening Realm or above must be present to oversee it."

"Elder Hua is a highly accomplished and respected figure. I wonder... if you would be so kind as to grace Tian Shu Peak with your presence for a few days?"

Qin Feng looked at Hua Muyao with anticipation.

As long as she nods, the biggest problem in restarting Tian Shu Peak will be solved!

however.

After listening, Hua Muyao gently shook her head.

"I understand what you mean, Master."

"Personally, Mu Yao is grateful for the old kindness of Senior Qin Xiaotian and for being saved by the master, so she should help him."

"But from a public perspective..."

She paused, a hint of apology on her face:

"As a Blood-Moving Realm cultivator and a retired elder of the sect, Mu Yao is not allowed to interfere in the specific affairs of the various peaks according to the rules."

"If I agree to take charge of Tian Shu Peak, it will be against the rules of the sect, and may even draw criticism from the elders' hall."

"I hope the master will understand."

Qin Feng's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

Finished!

The plan failed!

Without Hua Muyao as a powerful figure, where would he find a Tongmai Realm expert willing to take charge of Tian Shu Peak?

"I see……"

Qin Feng suppressed his disappointment and maintained a calm expression.

"It was my oversight that led me to this conclusion."

"The elder's concerns are quite valid; let's drop this matter."

Seeing that Qin Feng wasn't angry, Hua Muyao felt somewhat relieved. She then took out a radiant treasure from her sleeve and presented it to him with both hands:

"I am ashamed to say that I cannot accept the task of overseeing the situation."

"But please accept this treasure, Master, as a small token of my appreciation and compensation for Mu Yao."

Qin Feng looked closely.

It was a soft armor as thin as a cicada's wing, emitting a faint golden light, with subtle cloud patterns flowing on it, exuding a captivating spiritual aura!

"This item is called 'Golden Cloud Armor'."

Hua Muyao explained:

"This was obtained by Mu Yao in a secret realm many years ago; it is a top-grade spiritual treasure!"

"This armor possesses astonishing defensive power, capable of withstanding several full-force attacks from a peak-stage Meridian Opening Realm cultivator!"

"It can change shape and hide itself, and it also has the ability to self-repair!"

"The master heals the sick and travels far and wide, inevitably encountering risks. This armor is presented to the master in the hope that it will protect him and express my gratitude in small measure!"

A top-grade spiritual treasure?!

Qin Feng's eyes lit up instantly, and his heart skipped a beat.

Magical artifacts are strictly classified into several categories: magical implements, true treasures, spiritual treasures, ancient treasures...

Top-grade spiritual treasures are the kind of treasures that countless experts at the Meridian Opening Realm dream of!

Wearing this thing would be like having an extra life!

"this……"

Qin Feng was overjoyed, but he still had to be polite on the surface:

"This item is far too precious; I am unworthy to accept it..."

"Master, please do not refuse!"

Hua Muyao's attitude was firm:

"This armor offers little benefit to Mu Yao's current cultivation level."

"But in the hands of a master, it may be able to save oneself and others at a critical moment."

"Please, Master, accept this! Otherwise, Mu Yao will not be at peace!"

"Since that's the case..."

Qin Feng stopped being coy and accepted it readily.

"Then I am truly unworthy of such an honor."

"Thank you so much for your generous gift, Elder Hua!"

After chatting for a few more minutes, Qin Feng got up to say goodbye.

Hua Muyao escorted him all the way to the entrance of the cave.

Just as Qin Feng was about to turn and leave, a soft voice suddenly called out from behind him:

"Master Wind..."

Qin Feng paused and looked back.

Hua Muyao stood beneath the flowering tree, her beautiful eyes fixed on him, her brow slightly furrowed, seemingly puzzled.

"us……"

"Have we met somewhere before?"

Why did Mu Yao feel a vague sense of familiarity and warmth upon seeing the master?

boom!

Qin Feng was struck dumb, his back instantly soaked with cold sweat!

That sense of familiarity?

A sense of familiarity?

The incredibly erotic scenes in the painting flashed wildly through his mind like a slideshow!

This woman... could she really have some lingering subconscious thoughts?!

"Cough cough..."

Qin Feng coughed twice, forcibly suppressing his guilty conscience, and pretended to be calm, saying:

"Elder Hua is joking."

"I have been in seclusion for many years, and this should be the first time I have met the elder."

"Perhaps it's just that the elder was in a coma for a long time and his mind was still unsettled after his recovery, causing him to have a hallucination."