Goddess Painting

"Even if these people were really sent by Lin Zhengnan and Wang Tianyi."

"They just want to wait until the one-month deadline is approaching, then have all these people withdraw, catch me off guard, prevent me from completing the recruitment task, so that I can lose face in front of the sect, and even force me to step down."

Qin Feng's lips curled into a cold smile.

In the past, he might have found this to be a headache.

But now?

"You want to see me make a fool of myself?"

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you!"

Qin Feng already has a plan for dealing with this situation.

"Let's put this matter aside for now."

Qin Feng took a deep breath and shifted his attention to something more important.

"The Secret Realm of Earthfall."

The secret realm is about to open, and that will be crucial for his next stage of cultivation!

"Although I am currently at the peak of the seventh level of the New Life Realm and my cultivation speed is frighteningly fast, the resources I need will become more and more terrifying after I enter the Divine Power Realm."

"The effects of first- and second-tier pills on me will only become weaker and weaker."

"Once you reach the Divine Power Realm, these low-level pills will probably be no different from candy; they won't be of much use."

"I need pills of grade three or higher!"

However, third-tier pills are priceless treasures in the Qingyun Sect, and even spirit stones alone may not be enough to buy them.

"so……"

A glint of light flashed in Qin Feng's eyes:

"I must go to the Earthfall Secret Realm and gather enough high-grade spiritual herbs!"

"As long as I have the raw materials, I can spend money to hire a high-level alchemist, or... train one myself?"

Having made up his mind, Qin Feng stopped worrying about those trivial matters and plunged into the cultivation room.

"Before venturing into the secret realm, I must raise my strength to the next level!"

"According to Zhou Yuanqing, the Earthfall Secret Realm is mainly a place for disciples of the Divine Power Realm to train."

"The monsters, traps, and even competitors from other sects inside are mostly experts at the Divine Power Realm!"

"Although I have a solid foundation, with four elemental spiritual roots and three Earth-rank cultivation techniques, which allows me to fight beyond my level, I must not let my guard down."

"Invincible within the Divine Power Realm? That's just a goal, not the current reality!"

……

The next two days.

Qin Feng seemed to have transformed into a tireless cultivation machine.

He ate the second-tier pills that Bai Ziyu brought him like candy.

The colorless aura spun wildly as the four elemental sacred spiritual roots unleashed their full power!

boom!

Finally, with a muffled explosion, Qin Feng broke through once again!

The eighth level of the new realm!

Feeling the surging spiritual energy within his body, Qin Feng nodded in satisfaction.

Now, his strength has increased once again!

"That should be enough for the short term."

Just then.

The communication jade pendant in his arms suddenly vibrated.

Qin Feng took it out and frowned slightly.

It's Li Wanqing again?

"Master Wind..."

On the other end of the communication jade tablet, Li Wanqing's voice sounded weak, with a pitiful tremor:

"Recently, when I was adjusting my breathing, I always felt a sluggish sensation in my heart meridian..."

"When spiritual energy flows, there is an occasional stinging pain, like being pricked by needles..."

"Father is very worried, fearing that his old illness may not have been completely cured and has left a lingering condition."

"I implore the master... to come to the residence again for a follow-up examination of Wanqing."

Qin Feng's lips twitched twice as he looked at the words.

Is the heart pulse sluggish?

A stinging sensation from spiritual energy?

Didn't I just give her a treat in the world of the painting last time?

"What's that little girl up to now?"

Qin Feng felt helpless, but considering the Li family's vast medicinal resources and the need to maintain his "Master Feng" persona, he could only sigh.

"Can!"

After replying with a single word, Qin Feng tidied himself up, disguised himself once more, and left Tian Shu Peak.

……

Half an hour later, at the Li residence.

The butler had been waiting at the door for a long time, and when he saw Qin Feng, his old face beamed with joy.

"Oh dear! Master Feng! You've finally arrived!"

"Please come in! Please come in!"

"Miss is waiting for you in her boudoir!"

"The master originally intended to receive you personally, but an urgent matter suddenly arose at the market, and he was just rushed off to deal with it. We apologize for the delay!"

Qin Feng nodded, not paying any attention, and followed the steward through the courtyards until they arrived at the familiar embroidered building.

"Miss, Master Feng has arrived," the butler called respectfully from outside the door.

"I see."

Li Wanqing's clear voice came from inside the room:

"You may all leave. I would like to speak with the master about his condition privately."

"Yes."

The butler and his servants withdrew, and the entire courtyard instantly became quiet.

Qin Feng pushed open the door and entered.

Inside, the incense burner emitted wisps of smoke, and the light was dim.

Today, Li Wanqing wore a fiery red fairy dress, which made her skin look as white as snow and as delicate as dew. She sat on the soft couch by the window and did not get up when Qin Feng came in. Instead, she stared at him with her big, watery eyes.

"Thank you for making this trip, Master."

Li Wanqing's voice was soft, with a hint of languor:

"After the master's treatment that day, Wanqing had already recovered greatly."

"But ever since the day before yesterday... whenever I practice my internal energy until midnight, my chest starts to ache slightly..."

As she spoke, she solemnly covered her chest, her brows furrowed slightly, looking like Xi Shi clutching her heart.

Qin Feng stepped forward, but instead of taking her pulse as usual, he stood three steps away, scrutinizing her with piercing eyes:

"I observed that the young lady's complexion was rosy, her breathing was steady, and her spiritual energy flowed smoothly."

"This doesn't look like someone who's sick at all."

"master……"

Li Wanqing bit her lip, her eyes instantly filling with tears, looking at him with a pitiful expression:

"I'm telling the truth..."

"If you don't believe me... just touch it yourself and see..."

As she spoke, she actually stood up and approached Qin Feng step by step.

Qin Feng frowned and subconsciously took a step back:

"Miss Li, please have some self-respect!"

However, Li Wanqing showed no sign of stopping.

She drew closer and closer until they were less than half a foot apart, and Qin Feng could even smell her faint fragrance.

Just as Qin Feng was about to give a stern reprimand...

brush!

Li Wanqing suddenly made a move!

Five fingers like hooks, swift as lightning!

Her goal was not to attack, but rather—

Tear!

A sharp, tearing sound!

The large black robe that Qin Feng was wearing to disguise himself was torn open by her!

It revealed the distinctive... everyday clothes of an inner disciple of the Qingyun Sect!

"It really was you..."

Li Wanqing's voice was no longer weak; instead, it conveyed a sense of certainty and smugness, as if she had just known it all along.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment.

Qin Feng froze on the spot, looking down at the conspicuous Qingyun Sect attire on his body, his mind going blank.

Finish the calf!

Their identities have been exposed!

Li Wanqing stared wide-eyed at Qin Feng's young and handsome face, her expression a mixture of disbelief and ecstatic joy.

"Feng Qin... Qin Feng..."

"My fairy brother..."

"It really is the same person!!"

Qin Feng was struck dumb, and his face instantly darkened.

He abruptly raised his head, his eyes turning fierce, and he shouted sternly:

"Li Wanqing! Do you know what you're doing?!"

"If this secret is leaked! Do you know what will happen to your Li family?!"

Threat!

A blatant threat!

However, faced with Qin Feng's fierce appearance, Li Wanqing was not afraid at all; instead, she smiled even more brightly.

She even took a step forward, grabbed Qin Feng's hand, and held it tightly:

"Brother Qin Feng, don't worry!"

"I won't tell anyone about this!"

"This is... a secret that belongs only to the two of us!"