The next day, Lin Feng slept in, which was rare for him.
He yawned, looking slightly tired.
Thankfully, Qian Daoliu had left early yesterday. If he had found out about what happened last night, who knows what would have happened.
Lin Feng thought about it. Maybe the house would have been reduced to rubble?
"Lin Feng!"
Seeing Lin Feng awake, Qian Renxue came in with a bowl of porridge.
Lin Feng looked at the goji berries floating in the porridge and his mouth twitched.
Taking the bowl and chopsticks, he shook his head helplessly.
"Xue'er, who taught you to put these in the porridge?"
"Ling Yuan said that boys need to replenish their energy after… you know."
Replenish my foot!
Lin Feng's body was strong and full of vitality. He didn't need this kind of thing.
Lin Feng's face darkened.
"Did she read something like a guidebook before saying that?"
Qian Renxue nodded in surprise.
Lin Feng sighed. What else was written in Mrs. Ye's guidebook?
He didn't correct Qian Renxue's misunderstanding.
Under her expectant gaze, he finished the porridge. After eating so much soul beast meat yesterday, he wasn't hungry and didn't need any other breakfast.
After his usual exercise and some instructions, Lin Feng began constructing his third soul vein.
The spleen corresponds to earth.
Earth represents the center.
It nurtures all things. When earth is strong, the body is robust, and a sweet, nourishing energy spreads throughout the body.
"Condense!"
The purple soul ring separated from the *Innate Treasure Pearl* once again and merged into Lin Feng's spleen.
Unlike the explosive energy during the formation of the second soul vein or the refreshing sensation when the first soul vein was established, this energy felt solid and heavy.
It was like a non-Newtonian fluid, seemingly unremarkable but containing immense power. It didn't impact Lin Feng's body violently.
Once it formed, it settled quietly, giving Lin Feng the feeling of a tired otaku (referring to the author) finally finding a comfortable bed.
Once lying down, he never wanted to move again.
Lin Feng's mouth twitched as if he could sense the soul vein's thoughts.
Of course, it wasn't completely inactive.
The moment the third soul vein formed, the three soul veins finally connected on their own.
The first soul vein in the liver emitted pure life energy, which flowed to the heart, aiding purification.
The second soul vein, with its vigorous energy, provided the strongest momentum for blood circulation and soul power.
The third soul vein in the spleen resonated with the heart, receiving its warmth and nourishment, gradually stabilizing the energy within Lin Feng's body.
If the wood-attribute first soul vein brought Lin Feng endless vitality and multiplied his soul power, then the third soul vein provided the most solid foundation, giving his soul veins a stable base for energy circulation.
With a sound like the tolling of a bell, Lin Feng's third soul vein solidified.
The soul power within the three soul veins began to circulate on its own, glowing with a unique light.
The *Innate Treasure Pearl* floated in the air, and just like when the second soul vein was formed, a reddish mist appeared.
This time, a trace of earthy yellow appeared within the mist.
In a moment of enlightenment, Lin Feng raised his hand, and the three soul skills activated instantly.
Bathed in the soft white light of *Breath of Life*, flames and rocks floated around him.
With a step, he landed on a boulder, which began to float in the air as Lin Feng willed it.
"Is this a form of flight?"
Ling Yuan pondered. It was well known that in the Douluo Continent, one couldn't fly before becoming a Title Douluo unless their Martial Soul had flight capabilities or their soul skills allowed it.
Qian Renxue smiled.
"Lin Feng seems even more handsome now."
Ling Yuan glanced at Lin Feng, her eyes lingering briefly on his lower body. Remembering last night, her cheeks flushed, and she nodded silently.
Lin Feng didn't respond.
He was still immersed in the insights from the formation of the soul vein.
In his perception, after the third soul vein formed in his spleen, the entire soul vein system seemed to have an anchor point.
The nourishing and strengthening effects of the soul veins on his body became even more potent.
Lin Feng no longer felt as if he couldn't fully understand the essence of the soul skills within his soul veins.
The laws contained within them were no longer just subtly influencing him.
Now, he could actively mobilize and comprehend the laws within his soul veins.
Wood, fire, and earth—each represented origin, power, and transformation, respectively.
They brought Lin Feng into a whole new realm.
The soul power within his body flowed like a mighty river, circulating endlessly.
His soul skills were like obedient sheep, responding to his will, ready to change as he desired.
This opened up infinite possibilities.
A faint light flickered in his dantian, like a spark of chaos, elusive and intangible.
In the end, it didn't fully form. Lin Feng felt as if something was missing, preventing this new entity from coming into being.
For now, he didn't dwell on the light in his dantian.
Lin Feng opened his eyes, which shone like stars.
With a clench of his fist, the fireball that had damaged Qian Daoliu's elegant robe appeared in his hand.
He no longer needed to start by summoning earthfire and condensing soul power.
This simplification meant Lin Feng had begun to grasp the fundamental laws within his second soul skill.
He had taken a step into the true essence of this world.
Excited, Lin Feng turned to Ling Yuan.
"Ling Yuan, want to test my soul skills?"
Ling Yuan raised an eyebrow.
"Oh? You seem more confident now."
Lin Feng smiled.
"Strength is the foundation of confidence. Care to give me some pointers?"
"Sure."
Ling Yuan smiled, her eyes narrowing.
"But little brother, I'm a fire phoenix. Playing with fire in front of me might not be the best idea."
With a wave of her hand, a whip of fire appeared.
Crack!
The fire whip lashed the ground, burning the Blue Silver Grass to ash.
Qian Renxue's eyes lit up as she looked at the fire whip in Ling Yuan's hand, a thought forming in her mind.
"I'll try that someday…"
She murmured softly.
"Come on, little brother~"
Ling Yuan beckoned with her finger.
Lin Feng didn't respond. Four earthen spikes instantly restrained Ling Yuan's body as he dashed toward her.
He launched the fireball and, with a flick of his finger, sent three condensed fire swords flying at her.
Ling Yuan's eyes widened in surprise. With a shake of her body, she shattered the earthen spikes.
Her whip lashed out, coiling around the fireball. The two forces of fire clashed, neither side giving way.
Instead of dissolving, they held each other in check. Lin Feng's fireball struggled against Ling Yuan's control, trying to break free.
In the intense energy clash, Ling Yuan's fire whip began to thin.
In a moment of panic, the fireball exploded, forcing Ling Yuan to step back.
She glared at Lin Feng, dispersing the three fire swords in the air, and adjusted her disheveled clothes.
"Why didn't you tell me it could leave your hand and explode?"
Lin Feng coughed lightly. "Surprises are part of a real fight, right?"
Ling Yuan waved her hand.
"Fine, but it's definitely strong. It's even more powerful than when you fought the Grand Worship."
Lin Feng nodded, then turned to Qian Renxue, who seemed lost in thought.
"Xue'er, I think I can help you form your first soul vein now.
Xue'er? Xue'er?"
"Huh? Oh, right."
Qian Renxue snapped out of her thoughts, no longer imagining whips and chains.
Lin Feng rubbed his forehead. "What were you thinking about just now?"
Qian Renxue's ears turned red, and she stuck out her tongue.
"Nothing! Don't ask!"