Goddess Painting

"As expected of the man I've set my sights on..."

Looking at Qin Feng's profile, Lin Yuyan's admiration was practically overflowing.

His methods are extraordinary!

That's a true man!

The two swaggered toward the exit.

After taking only a few steps, Qin Feng put the little thunder rhinoceros he was carrying on the ground:

"Alright, little one, go back to your mother."

Who knew that as soon as they let go...

The little guy immediately turned around, not even glancing at his mother, and desperately followed behind Qin Feng with his short legs!

"Wow!!"

Don't leave me! I want to go with you!

The adult Earthly Fiend Thunder Rhinoceros grew anxious and stretched out its long tail to try and pull its son back.

As a result, the little guy immediately lost his temper, baring his teeth and roaring angrily at his mother, then turning to look at Qin Feng pitifully.

Qin Feng stopped and glanced back at the pair of "motherly love and filial piety" clowns, a thought suddenly occurring to him.

This is the combat power of someone at the Meridian Opening Realm...

If we could turn back...

How could Tian Shu Peak not prosper?

Moreover, he really needs a combatant at the Meridian Opening Realm to keep him in check.

He turned around, looked at the large creature with a helpless expression, and patiently persuaded it:

"Hey everyone, want to talk about something?"

"This desolate place is dark and resource-scarce. What future can you, a widow and her children, have here?"

"Why don't you... come with us?"

"Follow me, and I will give this little guy the best elixir and the safest protection."

Seeing that the Earthly Fiend Thunder Rhino hesitated, Qin Feng added fuel to the fire:

"If you're worried, you can leave with me!"

"In exchange, I only need you to help me defend against foreign enemies for a period of time."

"You don't need to work yourself to the bone every day; just take action to intimidate others when necessary."

"Meals and accommodation included, excellent benefits! How about it?"

A thoughtful light flickered in the enormous eyes of the Earthly Fiend Thunder Rhino.

It looked at the dim cave, then at its foolish son who was determined to run away with someone.

After a while.

"roar--"

It let out a low growl and slowly lowered its proud head.

make a deal!

Then, something amazing happened!

Its enormous, mountain-like body began to shrink rapidly, the lightning receding, and in just a few breaths, it became only the size of an ordinary water buffalo!

Although its size has decreased, its concentrated and fierce aura is even more intimidating!

It walked over to Qin Feng, stuck out its tongue and licked the little thunder rhinoceros, then stood obediently to the side.

"Oh my god..."

Lin Yuyan covered her mouth, so shocked she could barely speak:

"It is said that the Earthly Fiend Thunder Rhino is the most volatile and unruly, preferring death to submission..."

"You...you actually kidnapped both the adult and the child?!"

Qin Feng climbed onto the rhinoceros's back, held the little guy in his arms, and gave Lin Yuyan a wicked smile:

"What's wrong?"

"I didn't just kidnap one adult and one child..."

"Didn't I abduct you along with me?"

brush!

Lin Yuyan's face instantly turned red to the roots of her neck. Recalling the absurd things that had happened in that little cave these past few days, she was so ashamed that she stomped her feet.

"Hate……"

Qin Feng laughed heartily, but he knew exactly what was going on.

Under normal circumstances, trying to subdue an adult demon beast at the Meridian Opening Realm is simply a pipe dream.

This time it was successful, partly because her silly son was a great help, leaving the mother helpless.

On the other hand, Qin Feng estimated that the "friendship" they had built up in the world of the painting had played a role.

That subtle influence made the Earthly Fiend Thunder Rhinoceros subconsciously less repulsed by him, and even... a little inexplicably close.

"Come on up!"

Qin Feng extended his hand.

Lin Yuyan looked at the large hand, bit her lip, and whispered:

"I...I want a hug too..."

Helpless, Qin Feng could only jump down, pick her up by the waist, and place her on the broad back of the ox. He then sat behind her, wrapping his arms around her slender waist.

"This is my communication jade pendant."

Qin Feng slipped her a jade pendant, his warm breath brushing against her ear:

"Once we go outside, there will be too many people and too many eyes around, so it won't be appropriate for us to travel together."

"If anything happens, or if you miss me, contact me using the jade token."

Lin Yuyan gripped the jade pendant tightly, as if it were some rare treasure, and nodded vigorously:

"good!"

"Let's go!!"

Qin Feng patted the cow's back.

The Earthly Fiend Thunder Rhinoceros, its four hooves whipping up the wind, transformed into a streak of purple light, carrying the two people and the beast as it raced toward the exit of the secret realm!

The light curtain rippled at the exit of the Earthfall Secret Realm.

Qin Feng rode a miniature version of the Earthly Fiend Thunder Rhinoceros, carrying Lin Yuyan in his arms, and landed in a secluded mountain valley.

"Yu Yan, the exit is just ahead, you go first."

Qin Feng dismounted from the ox, his movements gentle yet undeniable.

Lin Yuyan's cheeks flushed, and she clutched the communication jade token reluctantly, turning back every few steps, like a fledgling bird about to leave the nest. Finally, she turned into a streak of light and disappeared into the distance.

Once that beautiful figure disappeared, Qin Feng's expression returned to normal.

At this time, outside the secret realm of the Earthquake, the population was sparse.

His image as a "cow" didn't attract anyone's attention.

However, just as his gaze swept over the huge rock at the exit, he suddenly stopped in his tracks!

"That silly kid... what's he doing here?"

Lin Yi stood alone at the edge of the crowd, his brocade robe covered in dust and his hair ornament askew.

He craned his neck, staring intently at the dimming light screen of the secret realm. His eyes were bloodshot, his lips were dry and cracked, and he was like a string stretched to its limit!

Anxiety! Despair!

People came and went around him, some laughing and some shoving, but he was completely unaware and just stood there motionless.

Qin Feng's heart skipped a beat, a warm feeling surged through him, followed by deep doubt.

"My brother-in-law... wasn't he supposed to be in seclusion?"

"Has something happened?"

Qin Feng did not reveal himself rashly. Instead, he darted into the dense bushes beside him.

The Thousand Illusions Mask was removed.

The layer of sallow skin faded away like ripples on water, revealing Qin Feng's original handsome yet somewhat cold face.

"Xiao Yi!"

A voice enveloped in spiritual energy precisely entered Lin Yi's ears.

Lin Yi's body trembled violently, as if he had been electrocuted. He abruptly turned his head and looked around, his eyes flashing with an astonishing light:

"Sister...brother-in-law?!"

"Over here."

Lin Yi stumbled into the bushes, and when he saw that familiar figure standing unharmed in front of him, this "sacred prodigy" on whom the sect had placed high hopes burst into tears!

"Brother-in-law!! I knew you weren't dead! I knew it!!"

He was crying and sniffling, wanting to hug Qin Feng, but then stood there helplessly, as if afraid of getting Qin Feng's clothes dirty.

"Outside...outside everyone's saying you died in the Earthfall Secret Realm! Your body was completely destroyed! Not even a trace remained!"

"My father... and Elder Wang and the others... are celebrating!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng's lips curled into a chilling smile.

No trace of the remains?

"Heh, looks like those guys are pretty quick. They've already started building hype before they even came out."

"Since they want me dead so badly, then I'll... give them a proper 'surprise'!"

Qin Feng patted Lin Yi on the shoulder, intending to say a few words of comfort, but then noticed that Lin Yi's expression was off.

This wasn't just tears of excitement, it was more like...

Panic, like the sky was falling!

"Brother-in-law! Quick! Go save my second sister!!"

Lin Yi suddenly grabbed Qin Feng's arm, his nails digging into his flesh:

"Second sister... second sister is being forced to get married!!"