I, who was turned into a woman by the Jade Maiden Master, want to rebel against the Heavenly Gang.

This is incredible. This isn't a freshly picked flower; if this twig is nourished with water essence, it can live and bloom indefinitely.

This kind of thing is especially precious right now, with the blood cloud infection becoming increasingly serious, and its price changes every day on the market.

Xiang Wan's eyes widened, and she repeatedly said she dared not accept it. However, to Qin Rufeng, who possessed the Purple Gold Jade Root Mother, this kind of thing was just ordinary and insignificant.

Finally, under Qin Rufeng's enthusiastic invitation, Xiang Wan could not refuse and accepted the spiritual root branch, thanking him profusely before happily leaving.

Thus, the crisis of various sects coming to "challenge" us has been resolved...

Nangong Yue also gave Qin Rufeng two magical treasures, both of which she had snatched from Luo Li.

One is the [Spirit Serpent Sword], the soft sword that wrapped around her like a long whip. The other is the [Azure Dragon Jade Bracelet], which is imbued with the defensive spell "Dragon's Breath," the water tornado Luo Li used to defend against the fire butterflies.

Luo Li lost face and made a complete fool of herself both on and off stage. The people from the Wuxiang Sect, who had taken away two of her magical treasures, were too embarrassed to accept them back.

Chapter 201 The Maid's Responsibility

After seeing off this plague of pests, Qin Rufeng was still shaken...

Fortunately, Nangong Yue returned in time. Furthermore, Envoy Xiang Wan stated that she had indeed received the Empress's order to pay her respects, but it didn't necessarily have to be today. It was also after Gan Mingyue received Ye Qingyun's message that she immediately sought out Xiang Wan.

Xiang Wan was well aware of the tactics of the various sects and was willing to help Qin Rufeng, so she simply came to the rescue.

Elder Ye was a great help this time. Otherwise... although Qin Rufeng could have overturned the table, that would have been a last resort.

Qin Rufeng is no longer a Xuanwu disciple who has her master to shoulder everything, nor is she alone in the Crimson Moon Prison. She is the leader of the Xuan Nu Sect and has to consider the sect and her disciples.

The most dangerous situation this time wasn't for me, but for Li Qingshi and Xia Jinghong...

Qin Rufeng therefore decided that he must properly nurture the two of them. He also needed to recruit more disciples. He also needed to provide Nangong Yue and Shangguan Qingxue with more resources.

After some thought, Qin Rufeng made a decision. She resolved to shoulder the responsibilities of being the leader of a sect.

So that very night she officially announced... a three-day seclusion.

These past three days have been the most difficult for Li Qingshi and Xia Jinghong. They were truly heartbroken. If Nangong Yue and Shangguan Qingxue hadn't returned in time, they would have been in serious trouble.

Although they didn't care about their own lives, if they disgraced the sect's reputation and implicated the sect leader, they would be guilty even if they died a thousand deaths.

So, during the three days Qin Rufeng was in seclusion, Qing Shi and Jing Hong stayed outside Lianfeng Pavilion the entire time, never leaving his side, waiting for the sect leader's summons.

They could hear the sect leader's panting and moaning coming from the Lianfeng Pavilion from time to time. Clearly, she was diligently cultivating.

But this time, when all the major sects came to challenge them, the sect leader clearly defeated Cao Fei decisively, stunning everyone. How could it be that I, the one who dragged them down, have ended up causing the sect leader to go into seclusion for cultivation?

Qing Shi and Jing Hong both knew that Qin Rufeng was extremely ruthless to himself when he cultivated. So when they heard the sect leader's panting and sobbing coming from Lianfeng Pavilion, the two of them almost rushed in several times.

But the sect leader specifically said that we didn't need to come in...

The two of them managed to hold back, but three days later Qin Rufeng still hadn't come out of the house. Could something have happened?

The three-day period had passed, and entering now would not be considered disobeying the sect leader's orders. So Qing Shi and Jing Hong immediately entered Lianfeng Pavilion.

Logically, the two women should have announced their arrival first. However, because of their close relationship with Qin Rufeng, and because Rufeng didn't act like a sect leader, coupled with their concern, they simply barged into the house.

Upon entering the room... something felt off.

An unfamiliar fragrance permeated the Lianfeng Pavilion. It wasn't the Purple Gold Jade or the familiar incense; it seemed to be some kind of spiritual elixir. Just smelling it was enough to refresh the mind and body.

I took two steps forward and saw the sect leader's strappy high heels lying on the ground. After a few more steps, I saw another pair haphazardly tossed in a corner.

After passing through the entrance hall and entering the corridor, they discovered that even the Snow Feather Ice Silk worn by the sect leader fairy was thrown on the ground.

Qing Shi and Jing Hong exchanged bewildered glances... In their eyes, the sect leader was a noble fairy from a major sect. How could she have discarded her shoes and clothes so carelessly?

As they walked further into the room, the fragrance grew stronger. Li Qingshi noticed that the floor and walls were damp, and that's where the aroma came from.

Something seemed to be glowing on the wet floor. I picked it up and looked...it was a gemstone clasp.

A coin-sized ruby ​​is set in a gold setting, which resembles a thumbtack. But with just a slight twist of the ruby, the thumbtack-like prong will bloom like a pear blossom.

This is the sect leader's personal belongings! How could it have been left here? And what kind of spiritual medicine is this damp, fragrant substance?

What kind of cultivation technique is the sect leader practicing? Is she indulging in tonics and pills again like before?

Further inside, on the square table in the main hall, lay another ruby ​​clasp. The table was also damp and exuded the fragrance of medicinal herbs.

The two finally entered the boudoir. Behind the gauze curtain, Qin Rufeng was meditating and regulating her breathing on the bed.

The Snow Feather Ice Silk was left in the outer room, so the sect leader fairy must be completely naked at this moment... Just thinking about this made Qing Shi and Jing Hong's hearts race and their faces turn red.

Approaching closer, they watched as the flickering candlelight shone through the thin gauze curtains, outlining the graceful figure of the sect leader. Qing Shi and Jing Hong had almost forgotten why they had entered the room.

"Qing Shi? Jing Hong?" Qin Rufeng spoke, but his breath was very weak.

Li Qingshi and Xia Jinghong were shocked and rushed forward, but Qin Rufeng stopped them: "Wait! No, don't come any closer! What are you doing..."

Li Qingshi quickly said, "Sect Leader Fairy, three days have passed. We have come to welcome the Sect Leader out of seclusion."

"Three days already, so fast?" Qin Rufeng paused for a moment and said, "Never mind, you can help me change my clothes."

Li Qingshi and Xia Jinghong hurriedly ran to the outer room to pick up their clothes and shoes, but then they heard Qin Rufeng say, "No need to change your shoes, I'm not wearing them."

Qing Shi Jing Hong rushed back, only to find that she had fallen for Qin Ru Feng's diversionary tactic. She had already put on a thin gauze dress herself. The two of them had lost the opportunity to directly serve the fairy as she changed.

Fortunately, she hadn't put on those silk stockings yet. So Li Qingshi and Xia Jinghong each grabbed one and pounced on Qin Rufeng before she got out of bed.

The two men each held one of Qin Rufeng's snow-white legs and began to help her put on stockings.

Since there were two of them, in order to avoid crowding together, one unconsciously moved to the left and the other to the right.

This forced Qin Rufeng's legs to be spread wide apart. She wanted to complain about being forced into a split, but she didn't know how to say it... so she just endured it.

Li Qingshi picked up the silk stockings, first rolled them into a circle, and then neatly slipped them onto Qin Rufeng's ankles.

On the other side, Xia Jinghong seemed a bit clumsy. She held the sect leader's snow-white jade feet in one hand and the soft stockings in the other, looking somewhat at a loss.

He then secretly learned from Li Qingshi before imitating him.

At this moment, Li Qingshi had gently slipped the golden toe ring onto Ru Feng's snow-white toes, which were adorned with red toenails, and tightened the foot socks around her feet.

Then she buried the fairy's jade feet in her arms and held them firmly, while she used both hands to roll up the silk stockings on the snow-white thighs.

As the silk stockings rolled up, Qing Shi's gaze continued upwards, her heart pounding rapidly. Her feelings at that moment were like a butterfly that had stumbled into a secret garden, fluttering its wings on a dewy rose petal.

Qing Shi understood that she was useless. The sect leader, on the other hand, was actually a capable person and did not necessarily need to be served by others.

Therefore, being able to serve as a maid is already an extraordinary favor from the sect leader.

Qin Rufeng patiently waited for Xia Jinghong, who was covered in sweat, to put the silk stockings on her and tightened the leather garter belt as if she were binding some prey.

Ru Feng smiled helplessly, then said softly, "Qing Shi Jing Hong, come for a walk with me."

Chapter 202 Transferring Power Techniques and Bestowing Spiritual Elixirs

The three, who were both master and apprentice and master and servant, walked through the corridor to the terrace.

A gentle night breeze blows, and the bright moon hangs high in the sky. Fireflies dance in the southern mountains, igniting sparks of starlight, while the pool at the bottom of the valley remains calm and still.

Qing Shi Jing Hong felt that the sect leader's three days of seclusion did not seem to have resulted in any significant increase in strength.

That's normal, considering it's only been three days. But... it seems the spiritual energy has somewhat diminished.

However, the sect leader herself seemed refreshed and in a good mood. And...why does her chest seem to have gotten a little bigger?

Li Qingsong was the first to break down, and she knelt down in front of Qin Rufeng with a thud. Xia Jinghong followed suit and knelt down as well.

Before Qin Rufeng could ask, the two women burst into tears. They apologized to Rufeng, blaming themselves for being useless and holding the group back, and begged the sect leader for punishment.

Qin Rufeng quickly offered some words of comfort. Although somewhat surprised, Qin Rufeng was satisfied with their attitude.

After all, they were indeed too weak...

Qin Rufeng ordered the two to fetch wine and set out the zither. Xia Jinghong served the wine, while Li Qingshi played the zither. This stopped the two from blaming themselves and sobbing.

Qing Shi and the other person didn't understand why the sect leader seemed to be in a good mood. After drinking several cups, she was already slightly tipsy and even took off her thin veil.

Then, she leaped and landed on the rooftop eaves. Qing Shi and Jing Hong exchanged bewildered glances, but had no choice but to follow.

Qin Rufeng stood at the highest point of Xuan Nu Palace, gazing into the distance.

The moonlight shone on her jade-like body, outlining its graceful curves. Her long, black hair danced in the night breeze.

Just then, a colorful phoenix flew over. After circling in the air a few times, it landed on Qin Rufeng's shoulder, spreading its wings to cover her snow-white shoulder.

Qin Rufeng leaned against the glazed tile eaves, as if drunk on a jade terrace. She picked up the wine pot and drank directly, like a jade dragon sipping water. The snow-white moon swept across the peaks and ridges, blowing open the pear blossoms and cherry blossoms all over the mountains.

A little accident, the wine spilled, running down her delicate chin and onto her snow-white neck. It swirled in the hollow of her collarbone before cascading onto her high, snowy breasts, disappearing into the valley below.

Then she picked up her pipa, drank wine, and played and sang in the breeze.

In Qing Shi and Jing Hong's eyes, the sect leader fairy was simply like... having a blast.

After Qin Rufeng had completely relaxed, she returned to Lianfeng Pavilion to tidy her clothes. Qing Shi helped her comb her hair and tie it into a bun, while Xia Jinghong tidied the room, burned incense, and lit candles.

Qin Rufeng sat cross-legged on the jade lotus platform and summoned Qing Shi and Jing Hong to come closer, saying, "Starting tomorrow, I will formally teach you the cultivation techniques."

Upon hearing this, Qing Shi and Jing Hong could hardly believe their ears. They immediately kowtowed and expressed their gratitude.

Qin Rufeng said in a serious tone, "But I'm warning you beforehand, this technique is very difficult and you may not be able to master it."

"Don't be discouraged if you can't master it. As the saying goes, all roads lead to Rome, and if one road is blocked, there are always other ways."

Although Qing Shi and the other person didn't know what "Rome" was, it was probably just a local saying somewhere in Zhongping. There were many roads that could be traveled by mules and horses, and if one road was blocked, there were other roads to choose from.

Qing Shi Jinghong fully understood the sect leader's good intentions and repeatedly said "Yes".

Qin Rufeng continued, "Qingshi, you and Sister Qingxue both have water and wood spiritual roots, while Jinghong has metal and water spiritual roots."

"Since we both have water in our spiritual roots, it can be considered that we are destined to meet. So I will teach you the true method of water spiritual roots, [Jade Purity and Ice Clarity]."

Qing Shi and Jing Hong knew that this "Jade Purity and Ice Clarity" was the core technique of the sect leader fairy, and it would never be taught to anyone who was not a direct disciple of the inner sect.

Shangguan Qingxue also possessed the Water and Wood spiritual roots, yet the sect leader hadn't taught her the Jade Purity and Ice Clarity. This treatment left Qing Shi Jinghong feeling flattered and deeply grateful.

Qin Rufeng continued, "Although I am the leader of the Xuan Nu Sect, Xuan Nu is just a sect and I am only the leader."

"I am still a disciple of the Jade Maiden Sect of the Southern Ring. Therefore, you are also disciples of the Jade Maiden Sect."

"The Jade Maiden Sect has strict rules; you must remember them well."

Qing Shi Jing Hong: "Yes, Master Headmaster."

Qin Rufeng nodded. "This Jade Purity and Ice Clarity was personally passed down to me by your grandmaster. Its content is profound and difficult to cultivate."

"It was my master who gave me the Ice Soul and a large number of pills to help me cultivate."

"But now I have no Ice Soul to give you. So you can only rely on your own hard work and training."

"But remember not to be greedy and not to be impatient for quick success. Even if you only achieve a little success, it will be of great help to you."

Qing Shi Jing Hong listened attentively to the sect leader's teachings, her heart filled with excitement.

Qin Rufeng then took the magic weapon that Nangong Yue had taken from Luo Li and distributed it to the two of them.

The [Spirit Serpent Sword] is of the metal element and was given to Xia Jinghong. The [Azure Dragon Jade Bracelet] is of the water element and was given to Li Qingshi.

In addition, they were bestowed with many talismans. With the secret manuals and treasures obtained from Yuan Mengli, talismans had become a sect benefit of the Xuan Nu Sect.

That night, Qin Rufeng meditated and regulated his breathing. He also took elixirs to restore his spiritual energy.

The next morning, she began to formally teach Qing Shi and Jing Hong the essential techniques of the "Jade Purity and Ice Clarity" cultivation method.

After several days of instruction, although the two of them had poor foundations, they were both quite perceptive and had mastered the cultivation techniques and the way spiritual energy circulated.

Qin Rufeng saw that although their progress was slow, they were on the right track and very serious, so they were promising talents.

So she summoned the two of them again and said, "I have seen your training these past few days. It has been very good."

"Now that you are very familiar with the essentials of the technique, I don't need to teach you personally anymore. You can practice on your own."

"You may feel that the progress is slow. That's because the technique is too difficult and your foundation is too weak."

When Qing Shi and the other person said that their foundation was too weak, a look of worry appeared on their faces.

Qin Rufeng smiled and said, "But it's alright, I have a way."

As they spoke, Ru Feng took out two small bottles and gave one to each of Qing Shi and Jing Hong. Then he said, "These are the Jade Maiden Sect's unique secret medicines, which can help increase one's cultivation."

"Your cultivation will increase greatly after drinking this. However... this secret medicine is so potent that it naturally puts a heavy burden on your body. If you want to drink it again after drinking it once, it will probably be a long time before you can."

Qing Shi and Jing Hongren were also very straightforward; they accepted the secret medicine bestowed upon them by the sect leader and immediately drank it...

Qin Rufeng nodded slightly, her face as beautiful as a peach blossom, and then dismissed the two men.

The effects of the secret medicine were simply indescribable. Li Qingshi successfully established her foundation that very night, and Xia Jinghong's power also increased significantly.

A few days later, Qin Rufeng summoned Shangguan Qingxue again. She also possessed a water-wood spiritual root and her cultivation had already reached the Golden Core realm. She could definitely teach her the [Earth-Emerging Golden Lotus].