Goddess Painting

Qin Feng looked at the boy in front of him, whose face was full of admiration, and couldn't help but twitch his lips twice.

This cheap brother-in-law...

Is he stupid?

Or is it possible that such a pure and innocent person, untainted by the mud, can be raised in this wealthy and powerful family?

Qin Feng shook his head helplessly, his gaze sweeping over Lin Yi's clear, bright eyes.

It's all from the heart!

There wasn't a single trace of affectation!

In this silly boy's eyes, as long as they are "family", it's probably the same to be happy no matter who is more capable.

family?

Qin Feng sneered inwardly.

If your money-grubbing father and your arrogant sister found out the truth...

I'm afraid he won't be happy, but rather so angry that he'll vomit blood on the spot!

He'll just pass out, won't he?

"Alright, stop laughing."

Qin Feng patted him on the shoulder:

"Your turn!"

"Don't forget, you're the star of the day. Those people outside are all waiting for your 'miracle'."

Lin Yi then seemed to wake up from a dream!

He took a deep breath and slapped his cheeks hard, trying to suppress his excitement.

"Yes! My turn!"

"I can't embarrass my brother-in-law!"

He nodded solemnly and walked step by step toward the majestic golden bell with slightly stiff but firm steps.

……

At this moment, outside the bronze gate.

The deathly silence lasted for a long time.

No more bells were rung.

"It's stopped..."

"Fifteen shots! The final count was fifteen!"

The crowd whispered among themselves.

"Get up, everyone."

A clear, cold voice rang out softly.

Saintess Su Qinghan slightly raised her hand, and the oppressive aura that had made everyone breathless receded like a tide.

As soon as everyone stood up straight, they swarmed towards Lin Zhengnan and his daughter like sharks smelling fish!

"Congratulations, Patriarch Lin! Congratulations, Patriarch Lin!"

"From that moment on, the Lin family soared to new heights!"

"Miss Lin has a wonderful younger brother!"

The sounds of flattery and sycophancy were like a never-ending river!

Lin Zhengnan's old face was beaming with joy, his eyes practically disappearing as he returned the greeting with clasped hands, while desperately trying to get closer to Su Qinghan.

He desperately wanted to know the saintess's opinion!

Even a single word of praise is a great honor for the Lin family!

"Your Highness, what do you think of my son's aptitude..."

Lin Zhengnan spoke cautiously, his eyes full of hope.

however.

Su Qinghan seemed not to hear.

She remained standing with her hands behind her back, her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed, expressionless, staring intently at the tightly closed door without uttering a word.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

Lin Yuyan bit her lip, just about to step forward to help her father out of the predicament.

Just then—

"when--!!!"

A sudden bell rang out from inside the hall without warning!

Although the sound was not as earth-shattering as the previous fifteen shots, it sounded particularly jarring in the current silence!

Everyone was taken aback.

He then slapped his forehead!

"Oh dear! I almost forgot!"

"Qin Feng is still one of them who hasn't been tested yet!"

"Hey! Young Master Lin Yi was so dazzling just now, I completely forgot about that good-for-nothing!"

"So, this counts as the beginning?"

Someone curled their lip in disdain, their face full of mockery: "What's there to test? With such a gem before us, even a piece of trash can't compare! With his useless physique, even if he used the Marrow Cleansing Jade, he'd only manage two hits at most!"

"Exactly! Don't try to save face and embarrass yourself here!"

however.

Before he could finish speaking...

"Clang! Clang! Clang!!"

Three consecutive, crisp and melodious sounds!

Including the first shot, that makes four shots!

Those who were just mocking him had their smiles freeze on their faces instantly, as if they had been slapped hard across the face!

"Four...four shots?"

"Top-tier mid-grade?!"

"How is this possible?! Isn't Qin Feng a notorious good-for-nothing?!"

A gasp of disbelief erupted from the crowd.

Before they could even react...

"Clang! Clang!!"

Two more sounds!

Six shots!

"Excellent! It has reached the excellent level!"

"Whoosh—!"

Everyone's gaze changed; they were shocked, bewildered, and unable to comprehend it!

"Wow! This Marrow Cleansing Jade really works!!"

Someone suddenly shouted, looking as if they had just realized something: "The Lin family really kept their word! That Marrow Cleansing Jade really does have the effect of defying fate! It actually raised a good-for-nothing to a high-grade spiritual root!"

"The Lin family is so righteous!!"

Hearing the praises of those around them, Lin Zhengnan and Lin Yuyan felt as if they had been struck by lightning!

The father and daughter exchanged a glance and both saw the astonishment and confusion in each other's eyes.

Benevolence and righteousness my ass!

They knew better than anyone what was in that box!

That's a broken calligraphy brush that even dogs would reject!

Where did this Marrow Cleansing Jade come from?!

What kind of miraculous medicine did Qin Feng take to transform himself overnight?!

"Clang! Clang!!"

Just as the father and daughter were filled with doubt and uncertainty, the bell rang again!

This time, it's the eighth shot!

The melodious sound echoed throughout the square.

Then, it fell into complete silence.

Eight shots!

A top-tier individual among superior spiritual roots!

Although these eight shots seem insignificant compared to the terrifying fifteen shots before.

But this is Qin Feng!

A good-for-nothing who was once looked down upon by everyone!

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Dissenting voices began to emerge from the crowd.

Many people cast strange glances, seemingly unintentionally drifting towards Lin Yuyan, who resembled a proud peacock.

"If I remember correctly... when Miss Lin took her aptitude test, it was only seven attempts, right?"

"Shh! Keep your voice down! That's seven and a half shots!"

"Isn't that still inferior to Qin Feng? Tsk tsk, overnight, the ex-fiancé actually outshone his fiancée?"

"This is awkward..."

Hearing these whispered comments, Lin Yuyan's originally proud and aloof face instantly turned a deep purplish-red!

Shame and indignation!

humiliation!

She clenched her fists so tightly her nails almost pierced her palms, then abruptly turned to glare at the gossiping crowd, her voice shrill:

"Shut up!!"

"So what if you're a little better than me?!"

"My younger brother has fifteen strikes! He has a Saint-grade spiritual root! He has the potential to become an Emperor!"

"Even if Qin Feng has had some extraordinary encounters, he's still an ant in front of my Lin family! My Lin family is an existence he can't even dream of reaching!"

Lin Zhengnan also came to his senses, suppressing his shock, he snorted coldly and waved his hand dismissively:

"Hmph! The light of a firefly dares to rival the brilliance of the moon?"

"Although this lad has somewhat exceeded my expectations, compared to my prodigy, he is but a candle compared to the sun—utterly insignificant!"

Although he said that, Lin Zhengnan felt disgusted, as if he had swallowed a fly.

How did this kid suddenly turn things around?!

however.

The eyes of the peak masters and elders present began to flicker.

They're all incredibly shrewd!

A prodigy like Lin Yi, who can unleash fifteen attacks, will definitely be directly accepted as a personal disciple by the sect leader or even the supreme elder. It's not up to us peak masters to snatch him away.

That's a battle of gods; they can't get involved.

but……

This Qin Feng is different!

Eight rings! Top-grade spiritual root!

In previous years, this would have been considered a definite candidate for a direct disciple!

Since we can't have meat, surely we can have some soup?

The peak masters exchanged glances, sparks flying in the air as they all saw the same greed and determination in each other's eyes!

"Cough cough..."

The peak master of Ziyun Peak stepped forward first, stroking his beard and smiling, "I think this Qin Feng has a connection with my Ziyun Peak..."

"fart!"

The peak master of Lieyang Peak interrupted him directly, blowing his beard and glaring: "He hasn't even come out yet, how do you know he's destined for you? I think he's more suited to training his body at my Lieyang Peak!"

"Rob him! Rob him as soon as he comes out!"

The group was eager to grab the person.

Just then!

Su Qinghan, who had been standing still like an ice sculpture, suddenly moved!

She ignored the noise around her and paid no attention to the elders' argument.

A glint of light flashed in those cool, clear eyes.

To everyone's astonishment, she actually took a long, slender step, her figure transforming into a blur, and rushed straight towards the tightly closed bronze door!

She couldn't even wait a moment longer!

This is to...

Force your way in?!

"Your Highness?"

"No! That's against the rules!!"

Wang Tianyi was so frightened that his soul almost left his body. He was about to stop her when he was forced back three steps by the icy cold aura emanating from Su Qinghan!

Everyone was stunned!

What's wrong with Her Highness, who is always aloof, self-possessed, and strictly adheres to the sect's rules, today?!

Are you really going to disregard the rules of this test just to see Lin Yi?

"BOOM—!!"

With a wave of her hand, Su Qinghan forcefully pushed open the two heavy bronze doors, creating a crack!