Translator: AnubisTL
In the corner, Long Xun'er's hollow eyes flickered with a trace of astonishment. She could clearly sense the terrifying energy contained within the woman before her, a woman so stunning that it was almost indescribable, making her feel somewhat inadequate. It was a sensation that sent shivers through one's soul, far surpassing even the Supreme Elder of the East Sea Dragon Clan, a centuries-old monster.
Hua Wenyue, equally shocked, was deep in thought. She had already guessed the identity of the woman in front of her—she was most likely the legendary founder of the Sunset Glow Sect, Luo Qingyan. However, hearing Gu Feng call her Senior Zhu, it seemed that Luo Qingyan was just an alias, and her real name was Zhu Qingyan.
Before her thoughts could settle, Hua Wenyue suddenly realized that Gu Feng had hung her around his neck. Didn't that mean the embarrassing scene from the inheritance trial had also been witnessed by her? The thought of that day made her cheeks burn uncontrollably, and she lowered her head, burying it in her chest. It was just too mortifying.
"Young man, don't take it too seriously. Isn't it worth celebrating that I've reconstructed my body today? Hurry up and bring out the Spirit Wine and roasted meat. You might lack many things, but these two are never in short supply!" As she spoke, Zhu Qingyan snatched Gu Feng's Storage Ring, erased its mark with a thought, and pulled out the Spirit Wine, taking several hearty gulps.
"Ah—that's so refreshing! It's been so long since I've tasted this familiar flavor. I've missed it dearly, though the quality of this Spirit Wine is rather poor—it tastes like horse piss." As she spoke, she finished one bottle and immediately grabbed another.
"What about the roasted meat? Where is it?"
Gu Feng's face darkened even further. She claimed the Spirit Wine tasted like horse piss, yet she drank it without hesitation.
"There isn't any!" Gu Feng said in a low voice, his face black. He finally understood that Zhu Qingyan had feigned unconsciousness just to trick him into finding Thunder Attribute Natural Treasures. If those were exchanged for Spirit Stones, it would be enough to push his strength to the peak of Sea Condensation!
Thinking of this, Gu Feng felt a sharp pain in his heart.
"If you're by the mountain, eat from the mountain; if you're by the sea, eat from the sea. If there's none, then go into the water and catch some!" Zhu Qingyan kicked Gu Feng, sending him flying far away.
Watching Gu Feng grimace in pain, Long Xun'er's eyes flickered with a hint of satisfaction in the corner.
Gu Feng caught this brief change in expression. "You, go into the water and catch fish!"
Long Xun'er glanced at Gu Feng, sneered, and slowly got up.
"Think it's funny, huh? Seems like you've forgotten your place!"
Feeling his pride wounded, Gu Feng activated the 'Mother Seal' in his Sea of Consciousness to punish her.
"Ah—"
Instantly, sweat poured down Long Xun'er's smooth forehead, her lips trembling as she couldn't help but cry out in pain. However, the agony lasted only a few breaths before it ceased.
Gu Feng stood there, dumbfounded, unsure of what had happened. Zhu Qingyan's chiding voice reached his ears: "So rough. Can't you be gentler with a girl?"
"You... you can suppress the 'Cosmos Mother-Child Slave Seal'? I thought it was said to be unsolvable?" The 'Mother Seal' in his mind still flickered, but it had no effect on Long Xun'er. Gu Feng instantly realized that Zhu Qingyan had intervened.
"Those who say this technique is unsolvable are just trash, making excuses for their own lack of strength."
"Among the people I've met, no less than a hundred can undo this technique!" Zhu Qingyan glanced at Gu Feng and declared with an air of authority.
Damn, does that mean Senior Zhu is also one of those top-tier figures?
What a golden opportunity!
Thinking this, Gu Feng, who had been looking grim just a moment ago, instantly changed his expression. With a beaming smile, he turned to Long Xun'er and said, "Go catch some fish. Senior Zhu likes them fatty but not greasy!"
After saying this, he quickly walked over to Zhu Qingyan with small, hurried steps, offering a full-body massage. "Senior Zhu, you've just reconstructed your body, so there must be many things you're still adjusting to. Let me massage you and help loosen up your muscles!"
His demeanor was extremely obsequious, leaving Hua Wenyue beside him utterly bewildered.
"Senior Zhu, I'll be relying on you from now on. Can you take me under your wing and help me soar?" Gu Feng asked with eager anticipation.
"Press harder, did you not eat?"
"Alright, is this pressure better?"
Zhu Qingyan didn't respond to Gu Feng's questions, simply sitting there leisurely sipping Spirit Wine.
After a while, she said slowly, "I'm leaving."
Hearing this, Gu Feng was stunned. Before he could ask anything, Zhu Qingyan continued, "Your Immortal Eye has a significant origin. Over the years, I've often deduced that someone has been secretly tracking it...
Don't worry, the Immortal Eye has now completely severed its connection with its original owner and belongs entirely to you. The reason it's being tracked is likely because it was sensed during the refining process."
"Is the owner of the Immortal Eye very powerful?" Gu Feng asked solemnly.
"Very powerful. Invincible below the level of an Emperor. Back then, I almost died trying to sever one of his eyes..." As she spoke, a hint of sorrow appeared in Zhu Qingyan's expression.
"If he's so powerful, why did you risk taking this Immortal Eye?" Zhu Qingyan had been reduced to a mere wisp of her soul for this eye, spending over five thousand years in the darkness underground. The loneliness she endured is unimaginable to most.
"The Immortal Eye is the only sacred object in this world that can see through realms. I wanted to help him Prove the Dao and Become Emperor, breaking the ancient curse that this physique could never ascend to the throne.
Unfortunately, it was too late. The Great Ming Dynasty had already fallen for ten years, and he had disappeared..."
A single tear rolled down Zhu Qingyan's cheek.
"During those long five thousand years, I often thought that he was just severely injured, waiting to recover in some corner of the world.
But when I saw you, I knew he had truly perished."
"The previous generation's Myriad Tribulations Physique?" Gu Feng's voice was low, also feeling the weight of this sorrow.
"I don't see you as him. As long as his body hasn't been found, I will keep searching..." Gu Feng noticed that as Zhu Qingyan said this, there was a glimmer of hope in her eyes.
As a Myriad Tribulations Physique himself, Gu Feng understood that there could never be two Myriad Tribulations Physiques in the world at the same time. The 'he' she spoke of, or rather her brother, had indeed perished.
Gu Feng opened his mouth and said with a smile, "We'll definitely find him!"
"That's why I must leave."
"Before, I was a bit afraid, unwilling to pass on the orthodox Cultivation Method of the Great Ming Dynasty to you. After all, the Great Ming Dynasty had only fallen a little over five thousand years ago, and there are still many enemies in the world..."
Before leaving, I want to ask you solemnly: Are you willing to learn the Thirty-Three Heavenly Celestial Palaces of the Great Ming Dynasty?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Feng stopped massaging and moved in front of Zhu Qingyan, kneeling down with a thud.
"If Senior Zhu does not find this disciple unworthy, I am willing to accept the legacy of the Great Ming Dynasty!"
Senior Zhu's departure this time was primarily to intercept the pursuer for him, with finding 'him' being only secondary. Such kindness and virtue were beyond repayment.
"No need for this! I will pass the Cultivation Method to you, but don't rush to practice it. I vaguely sense that you still have a calamity awaiting you in the Great Chu Dynasty. After you overcome it..." Zhu Qingyan helped Gu Feng up.
"Understood!" Gu Feng did not ask about the calamity. He was no longer the ignorant youth of the past. Matters that revealed the secrets of heaven should not be heard by a second person.
Zhu Qingyan looked at Gu Feng with a gratified and satisfied smile. With a flick of her finger, the Thirty-Three Heavenly Celestial Palaces was engraved into his Sea of Consciousness, along with countless Secret Techniques and Martial Skills.
"Following the procedure, should I now perform the formal ceremony to acknowledge you as my master?" Feeling the profoundness of the Cultivation Method in his Sea of Consciousness, Gu Feng asked with excitement.
"Forget it Just call me Senior as before," Zhu Qingyan waved her hand.
"Senior sounds so old. How about I call you sister? That sounds much younger."
"You brat, now that you've received the Cultivation Method, you don't even want to call me Senior anymore? How pragmatic! Sister is a term for peers!" Zhu Qingyan said with feigned annoyance, though her eyes were filled with joy.
"Sister, you look so young, while my temples are already graying. People might mistake you for my younger sister!" Gu Feng chuckled.
"Fine, suit yourself!" Zhu Qingyan rolled her eyes at Gu Feng.
(End of the Chapter)
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