Chapter 13

He cultivates the Return to Origin Technique.

With Heaven-Man Unity, Supergod Sensitivity, and Super Recovery boosting him, his cultivation speed soars.

It seems to have triggered a qualitative change, far surpassing before.

Spiritual energy surged in like a tide, flowing into his body, moving through the meridians as the cultivation method turned it, refining and transforming it into true qi, which finally merged into the dantian qi sea.

The process was swift.

Moreover, the impurities left in the true qi were also reduced.

"If I don't expand my dantian space, at this rate I'll definitely reach the ninth-grade realm by year's end!"

Qin Feng couldn't help but sigh.

His cultivation is too fast, but unfortunately his dantian space is also too large.

It is ten times larger than others'.

After stopping, Qin Feng attempted to cultivate the Nine Transformations Dragon Elephant Technique, and this time his cultivation speed was even faster.

Not only was it over ten times faster, but there was no hindrance whatsoever, and it was extremely smooth.

Qin Feng could clearly feel his physical body being strengthened, enhanced, and undergoing constant qualitative changes.

"At this speed, within three days I will definitely enter the fourth transformation realm."

He couldn't help but be shocked.

This completely defied common sense.

"It's because of Super Recovery!"

Qin Feng also guessed the internal reason.

Super Recovery brought immense vitality, which is a fortune bestowed upon the physical body, making the cultivation of the physical body much easier naturally.

In the evening, Qin Bo came over and respectfully said: "Sir, we have found and bought two roosters over nine years old, and they are being kept in the manor. Moonheart Grass is very rare; even the Hall of Hundred Herbs doesn't have it, but the shopkeeper said it's a specialty of North Prefecture. Flame Yang Stone hasn't been found yet; we've sent people to continue searching, and we've learned that it often appears in the Ten Thousand Volcanoes of South Prefecture. Should we send people there? Also, there are sunflowers..."

He hesitated and said: "There are five types called sunflower; the alias of the sunflower is sunflower, but they won't be available until July or August next year. Additionally, there are two types that need to wait until next spring to bloom, and I brought two types."

Qin Bo brought in two potted flowers from outside.

One flower blooms purple, the other a light red, both not large.

Qin Feng communicated with the system, discovered these two weren't it, which made him very disappointed, but he didn't show it, instead saying: "Remember the other three types; send me whichever blooms first!"

He hesitated and said: "There are five types called sunflower; the alias of the sunflower is sunflower, but they won't be available until July or August next year. Additionally, there are two types that need to wait until next spring to bloom, and I brought two types."

One flower blooms purple, the other a light red, both not large.

Qin Feng communicated with the system, discovered these two weren't it, which made him very disappointed, but he didn't show it, instead saying: "Remember the other three types; send me whichever blooms first!"

"\"Besides, no, go call Uncle Yuan over! \" He had intended to give orders, but seeing that Qin Bo had just been following him and had no status or influence, he gave up."

Shortly after, Qin Yuan arrived.

"\"Uncle Yuan, go negotiate with the Hall of Hundred Herbs to get them to provide two stalks of Moonheart Grass and two Flame Yang Stones; as long as the price isn't outrageous, it's fine! \" Qin Feng instructed."

He already knew the Hall of Hundred Herbs was powerful, its influence widespread, and it was convenient to use their channels to obtain them.

But he wasn't sure whether they would agree.

"\"I'm going now! \" Qin Yuan decisively clasped his fists and left."

"\"What a hassle! \""

Qin Feng let out a sigh.

He was helpless, only able to take it one step at a time; fortunately, these things do exist.

As long as we have them, it's fine; it just takes a bit more time.

"\"Qin Bo! \" Qin Feng looked at the honest novice standing nearby, his heart stirred, \"Do you like cultivation? \""

"\"Cultivation? \" Qin Bo's eyes lit up, and he became excited, \"Sir, I, your humble servant, certainly like it, but I lack the conditions. \""

"\"Just like it is fine. Little Red, later give him the Azure Water Technique. \" Qin Feng said, \"Qin Bo, in the courtyard, whenever you have time, practice cultivation; if you don't understand, ask me when we eat. \""

"\"Thank you, Sir! \" Qin Bo excitedly knelt down."

Qin Feng waved his hand.

His life returned to peace.

Old Man Fu has been nursing his injuries, getting better each day.

All external affairs were temporarily handled by Qin Yuan, because an audit caused a minor disturbance, which was swiftly suppressed by the strong forces.

Even killing three or four people.

The personnel of the first and second teams have been fully replenished, training daily.

Selecting for the third team is somewhat difficult.

Additionally, we continue investigating the group that besieged Old Man Fu; the one captured that night had already died, unknown to anyone, completely a stranger.

Even the eighth-grade expert heavily wounded by Qin Feng yielded no clues.

Also, regarding Ninth Uncle's death, monitoring the Second House lineage yielded no useful information. Qin Feng daily hears reports from all sides, feeling disappointed but paying no heed; as long as it doesn't shake the foundation of the Qin household, he doesn't care, instead immersing himself completely in cultivation.

Even taking out the various precious medicines stored in the manor, having Master Liu the pharmacist prepare medicinal baths, sparing no expense in his cultivation.

Additionally, it's about guarding against enemy surprise attacks.

The White family of White Cloud City, the Linked Cloud Fort, those who besieged Old Man Fu, and the covert observers in the city, etc.

They also showed no movement.

It's strangely peaceful.

However, Qin Feng heard that the city lord's daughter has returned from afar.

He didn't pay much attention.

Time slips away like sand through the fingers, unnoticed.

The north wind rises, bringing a chill.

"\"It's already deep autumn! \""

Before long, it was mid-November; after dinner, Qin Feng took a stroll in the courtyard.

The north wind rises, bringing a chill.

"It's already deep autumn!"

In the blink of an eye, it was mid‑November; after dinner, Qin Feng took a walk in the courtyard.

Unexplainably, he felt somewhat uneasy.

Because this period has been too peaceful.

Logically, with so many things having happened, the hidden enemies shouldn't just let him grow, yet no one made a move.

"When things are abnormal, there must be a monster!"

Qin Feng thought to himself, then had Xiao Hong call Fu Ye Ye over.

He had already warmed the tea on his side.

Soon after, Zhang Fu walked over.

His injuries had mostly healed, but he still couldn't engage in martial arts, occasionally coughing, which also made him look a bit older.

"Family Head!" Zhang Fu performed his salute with the same meticulousness.

"Don't be so formal, sir!" Qin Feng walked over, supported him, and forcibly seated him, then said, "Lately I've felt something off; I want to consult you, Advisor."

"Is it that the enemies aren't making a move?" Zhang Fu chuckled.

Qin Feng nodded: "My parents were killed, the enemies stormed the manor in force, you were besieged, Ninth Uncle's death—each incident shouldn't have been this calm. Moreover, my strength has been exposed; they should have killed me quickly. You don't know, these days I've been on edge, not daring to sleep too soundly at night.

"Family Head, you've suffered," Zhang Fu sighed, then spoke seriously, "I've also sensed something off; I've organized the recent news and figured out the situation. The Xiang Family has been active lately, seemingly searching for something, perhaps provoking the enemies' wariness. Or maybe the Xiang Family is deliberately laying a trap. Besides, the City Lord's daughter has returned; the city has been under strict lockdown, with thorough investigations—this is likely the main reason.

"Is the City Lord's Manor that formidable?"

"It can keep the several great families from lifting their heads—you say, isn't that formidable?"

"That strong?" Qin Feng exclaimed in surprise.

"Exactly that strong!" Zhang Fu laughed, "Fortunately the City Lord's Manor is strong; otherwise we'd really be in trouble."

Suddenly, Qin Feng looked to the west, his brow furrowed, he snatched the Flowing Cloud Sword from beside him, his expression deadly serious as he said, "Fu Ye Ye, Xiao Qing, Xiao Hong, Qin Bo, retreat indoors!"

"All right!" Zhang Fu narrowed his eyes, tried to mobilize his strength, but let out a muffled groan, then complied, walking toward the house.

He knew staying would only add chaos.

"Sir!" Xiao Qing also sensed something amiss, biting her lip.

Xiao Hong hurriedly pulled her away.

Qin Bo followed as well.

The three reached the house, quickly drew their weapons, gripped them, and looked out through the window.

"Friends from afar, is it not a joy?" Qin Feng said, walking out of the courtyard into the central yard; after planting his feet, he shouted loudly, "Friend, please show yourself!"

"You actually spotted me this far ahead, Qin Family's Qin Feng—impressive, no wonder you've turned the tables with successive counter‑kills." The person from afar leapt forward, landing not far from Qin Feng.

He was tall and slender, wearing a white robe.

His face bore a silver ghost mask, like the deep autumn wind, sending a chill through one's heart.

"Could you tell me which side you're from?" Qin Feng clasped his hands, "Let me be a clear‑headed ghost."

"If you want to be a ghost, why bother being clear?" The masked person stepped forward; the long sword on his back suddenly leapt out and landed in his hand.

"Could we move the fight outside the manor?" Qin Feng added.

"Inside the manor is your best burial ground." The masked person did not respond.

"Hah…" Qin Feng laughed coldly, "I never found out why my parents died; the last time a group stormed the manor in force, I learned some backgrounds of those people; when they besieged Fu Ye Ye, I found no trace. Now you, a ninth‑rank martial artist, have shown up—this is a vow not to rest until I kill you. Well then, rather than passive defense, let's have a bloody fight; from tonight on, I won't let you die in despair—otherwise my coming here would be in vain.

(End of chapter)