Chapter 135: Xue Qinghe's Farewell Gift

Nan Feihuang followed Xue Qinghe to the academy's garden; under the pavilion, there were only the two of them.

"Brother Xue, did you call me here specifically because there is something important?" Nan Feihuang asked.

"Actually, there is nothing special; it is just that thinking about you leaving, Brother feels a bit reluctant. Brother has prepared a gift for you as a farewell present," Xue Qinghe said.

"A farewell present?"

"Yes. Do you know where Brother went during his incognito visits these past few days? Many places, and one of them was to pay a visit to my teacher, Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I obtained this from him; it is what you have always wanted, right?" Xue Qinghe took a book from his robes, on which were written a few large characters: *Distraction Control*, Introductory Volume.

"This is... the introductory mental cultivation method for Distraction Control?" Nan Feihuang exclaimed in surprise. How did Xue Qinghe know he needed this?

He had already determined his future path beforehand, and for this purpose, he had to visit both the Clear Sky Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The purpose of going to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was precisely to obtain Distraction Control.

"That's right, this is Distraction Control. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Distraction Control has always been a great unique skill not easily passed on to outsiders. It is divided into five levels of mastery: the Three-Aperture Defense Heart, Four-Aperture Constant Heart, Five-Aperture Scattered Heart, Six-Aperture Wish-Fulfilling Heart, and Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart."

"Each level requires a special cultivation method. Even I cannot obtain the full set, but in fact, before these five levels, there is an introductory volume: the Distraction Two-Use Technique. Only by mastering the introductory volume can one practice true Distraction Control."

"Although Brother cannot get the real cultivation technique, Sect Master Ning is not stingy about giving this to me, his disciple, if it is only an introductory volume. In fact, Brother knows that you only need this introductory volume, right?" Xue Qinghe looked at Nan Feihuang, his tone very certain.

Nan Feihuang nodded, "But how does Brother know my future plans?"

"Because I am your brother!" Xue Qinghe laughed.

She was not just Xue Qinghe; she was Qian Renxue.

From the moment the two held hands and fought the enemy together, their hearts beating as one, and the moment Qian Renxue used Nan Feihuang's Halberd techniques to defeat the Light Spirit Sacred Beast, she knew the intention behind Nan Feihuang's persistent practice of the Single-Handed Eighteen Picks.

In Qian Renxue's heart, Nan Feihuang was her number one little sycophant, and it was only right to give her own little sycophant a little sweetness to taste occasionally.

Actually, she had another gift, but that gift could not be given using the identity of Xue Qinghe.

"Many thanks, Brother Xue!" Nan Feihuang accepted the gift without standing on ceremony.

He truly did not need the subsequent techniques; this introductory volume was enough. After all, he only had two hands and did not need things like the Three-Aperture Defense Heart or the Four-Aperture Constant Heart.

The Dunjia Heavenly Book did not contain a technique for multitasking. Nan Feihuang had also tried to learn the Old Urchin's method of drawing a square with the left hand and a circle with the right, but unfortunately, although the twists and turns in his brain were not as complex as Xun Yu's, they were not few compared to an ordinary person's.

He was fundamentally unable to calm his mind to multitask.

Therefore, the only way was to obtain the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Distraction Control.

Their technique did not have high requirements for the practitioner's temperament; as long as one could endure the boring and tedious cultivation process, anyone could master it. It was the most suitable for Nan Feihuang at this moment.

Although it was a pity not to get the full volume, Xue Qinghe must have tried his best. How could Ning Fengzhi easily pass on the true essence of a sect's secret technique to an outsider?

He had accepted Xue Qinghe as a disciple only to draw the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family closer; he had never thought of truly letting Xue Qinghe inherit his mantle.

The reason he agreed to give it to Tang San in the original story was because Tang San's help to their sect was too great. Hidden Weapons could compensate for the lack of attack power in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's direct disciples, and the Immortal Herbs had even facilitated Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Only then did he agree to teach Distraction Control without reservation.

How could Xue Qinghe, relying solely on the identity of a disciple, expect to obtain it with empty words?

Ning Fengzhi giving him the introductory volume was already doing him a favor to dismiss him.

After finishing their business, the two returned to the dormitory together. Xue Ke had already cleaned the dormitory, which had been unoccupied for many days. This dignified Princess was surprisingly proficient at doing chores at this moment.

The three of them went out together and arrived at the largest restaurant in Tiandou City.

It only entertained nobles and not commoners; it was extremely luxurious. Yu Tianheng had already booked a private room here.

Except for Qin Ming, who was still recuperating due to serious injuries, everyone else was present.

"Cheers!!!"

Everyone raised their glasses and drank them in one gulp.

"Feihuang, you are leaving in a few days, but remember, we are brothers. Dugu Yan is your sister, and I am your brother-in-law. If you need help, come to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family to find me," Yu Tianheng said.

Dugu Yan nodded in approval, "Tianheng is right. Whoever dares to bully you, come find your sister me. Although we young people aren't much, the three of us combined have three Title Douluo behind us. We aren't afraid of anyone."

"Hey, Tianheng, Dugu Yan, what are you worrying about? With my young master's strength, who could bully him, right?" Oslo stood behind Nan Feihuang, massaging his shoulders. Although Nan Feihuang had already forgiven his debts, it seemed he had been a lackey for so long that he couldn't quite turn it around.

"Not to mention anything else, if you need me for something, I won't refuse if I can do it," Yufeng said concisely. He did not make grand promises, but only committed to what he could actually do, which made it seem even more sincere.

"Xun Yu, take these Begonia flower seeds. You must help me plant them well after you go back. I like the look of a home filled with Begonias." Ye Lingling handed a bag of seeds to Xun Yu.

Xun Yu smiled slightly, feeling joyful in his heart. Ye Lingling's meaning was that his home was her home. "Rest assured, Lingling, I promise our home will always have the fragrance of Begonias."

"Everyone, Wenruo and I would like to thank you all for your care over the past three years."

The two stood up together and drank their wine in full to express their gratitude.

"Brother, what's wrong with you? You don't seem to be in very high spirits." Xue Ke looked at Xue Qinghe curiously. Although the others were also reluctant, their moods were good, using joy to send off their friend and dilute the sorrow of parting.

Only Xue Qinghe remained somewhat gloomy.

"It's nothing, just thinking that with Feihuang gone, the days ahead will be a bit lonely," Xue Qinghe said helplessly.

Over the past three years, she had completely adapted to the days with Nan Feihuang by her side. During the day, the two handled government affairs together as soulmates and like-minded people, chatting about the future.

At night, she would resume her identity as Qian Renxue and exchange letters with him to pour out their hearts.

With Nan Feihuang leaving like this, from now on, whether as Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue, they could only communicate through letters. It was estimated that there would be few opportunities to meet again for several years.

Seeing the loneliness in Xue Qinghe's eyes, Nan Feihuang's heart stirred. The reluctance she could not hide could not be fake. Compared to Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and the others, was she really the one most reluctant to see him go?

But for some reason, at this moment, Nan Feihuang himself seemed to have a similar feeling in his heart.

After the gathering ended, Nan Feihuang returned to the dormitory and leaned against the door after closing it. Before turning on the lights, he pressed his left hand against his chest in confusion and muttered to himself, "Why do I feel like I've suddenly become a bit reluctant to leave?"

(End of chapter)