Chapter 42: Feng's Enjoyment

  "Hehe, wait until you return to the Xuan Yun Sect, this problem will naturally be solved. Now the most important thing is to cultivate the body-refining treasure technique given by Master. Remember, you must not tell anyone about the existence of this technique!"

  Li Mingyun smiled calmly and then said with a serious expression.

  "Return to the mysterious and profound?"

  Li Chen's face suddenly fell. Embarrassed all over his face, he said, "Master, you don't know my situation in the Xuan Yun Sect, a year ago..."

  At the time, he told everything that happened on that day, but concealed the fact that he was being chased. He only said that he had obtained the demon core and exchanged it for many precious treasures and elixirs, which allowed him to achieve his current cultivation level.

  "Hmph, when I saw you fighting Li Kunfeng earlier, you had already grasped the superficial aspects of boxing techniques. It's clear that you're exceptionally talented and intelligent. How could you not even understand this much?"

  Li Mingyun let out a cold hum, as if saying "this child is beyond salvation".

  "Master!"

  Li Chen hastily pretended to be dejected and began to think of a plan in his mind.

  "With your innate talent, you've reached the 9th level in a short period of time. As the strongest sect in this region, Xuan Yun Sect will definitely nurture you. What's the loss of a few inner disciples?"

  "I thought with your intelligence you wouldn't even dare to tell such a lie?"

  Li Mingyun said a few words and got straight to the point of the matter.

  "Thank you for your guidance, Master!"

  Li Chen was not a fool from the beginning, he just didn't think of the complex interests involved when he was young.

  "Come, I'll pass on to you a Protective True Essence technique that will ensure your safety in this life. But remember, during the time I'm away, you must stay within the Xuan Yun Sect and cultivate diligently until I come looking for you!"

  Li Mingyun suddenly stretched out his right hand and gently patted Li Chen's shoulder.

  Azure light flashed, Li Chen had nowhere to dodge, only felt a chill entering his body through the meridians, and then disappeared without a trace.

  "Master, are you leaving?"

  Li Chen hastily revealed a reluctant expression. No matter what the other party's purpose was, since he had already acknowledged him as his master, he would take advantage of it for now.

  "Today I'll take you as my apprentice, and as your master, I will go find some treasures to serve as your initiation gift. It may be three years or five years later when I'll come to the Xuan Yun Sect to look for you, go!"

  Li Mingyun turned around indifferently, seemingly unwilling to say more.

  "Disciple obediently follows master's orders!"

  Li Chen was unable to bear it, and put the jade tablet into his bosom, turning his head to leave with a lingering look of reluctance.

  "Trapped in this desolate land for over a decade, Heaven has finally shown me mercy, sending me such a physique that can break through to the Mystic Realm at the last moment."

  Ji Feng Mo, Long Xuan Cang, Liu Mei Yun, you three wait for me, one day I will make you regret what you have done!

  Looking at where Li Chen disappeared, Li Mingyun's face suddenly turned darker than ever, looking up at the sky, his eyes shot out a chilling glare.

  Whoosh!

  Two days later, in the high sky hundreds of miles south of Luoyi City, a clear and melodious oriole's call shook the clouds, a gray shadow flashed by and dived down, landing right on Li Chen's shoulder.

  "Uncle Niu, is there somewhere you need to go?"

  Li Chen said with some guilt.

  This time, Li's family has caused a lot of trouble and will inevitably be hated. It's possible that someone will even be sent to kill him, which is really frustrating for him.

  "Don't worry, Xiao Chen, we're all used to suffering, this is nothing!"

  A rough palm patted his shoulder, and Niu Shu comforted him.

  "Yes, Xiao Chen, you can help us leave the Li family and let the children no longer be slaves, we are very grateful to you!"

  Middle-aged Liu's wife rubbed her sleeves and said with a look of kindness and gratitude.

  "Hmm!"

  Li Chen nodded slightly, looking up at the town and village that appeared vaguely in front of him. He reached back into his backpack and took out a jade box, handing it to Niu Shu. "The things inside are for my younger brother and sisters. The method of use is also inside. Remember not to be greedy!"

  "Hey, I know!"

  Niu Shu's eyes were slightly moist as he took over the jade box and put it into his luggage in the horse carriage.

  "Uncle, Auntie, one day when I've established myself in the Mystic Cloud Sect, I'll come back for you!"

  Li Chen took a few steps back, then knelt down with a thud and kowtowed three times.

  When Old Lei was ill, most of the time it was Niu Shu and Liu Sao who took care of him. In his heart, Li Chen regarded them as elders, and this kind of respect came from the bottom of his heart, sincere and true.

  "Cannot be helped, cannot be helped!"

  Niu Shu and Liu Sao hurriedly supported him, but how could they resist Li Chen's strange strength? In the end, they had no choice but to dodge to the side.

  "I'm leaving!"

  Li Chen didn't go see those few children and instead turned around and rushed towards Xuanyun Sect.

  "Good morning, brother!"

  A few children aged seven or eight, at most ten years old, could no longer bear it and wanted to chase after them, but they could only see a grey shadow gradually disappearing into the distance.

  "Let's go! Xiao Chen is a man of great deeds. In the future, you all must practice your martial skills well and help him!"

  Uncle Niu wiped away the tears from his eyes, this sturdy man had seen all the hardships that Li Chen had endured since he was a child, and now seeing him achieve what he has today, couldn't help but feel comforted, more so for Old Master Li's sake.

  "Everyone pay attention! Put in some effort and add a bit of strength. Whoever dares to slack off will be taught a lesson by me!"

  Outside the courtyard, Feng Luoming stood with a 'serious' face, directing and instructing a group of young disciples in the martial arts training ground.

  As a nominal disciple in charge of affairs, Feng Luoming is the "local emperor" here, and how to discipline these half-grown children is all up to him.

  Although most of these disciples will surpass him in achievements, Feng Luming has never been too excessive towards them, after all, he also has someone backing him.

  As for the most talented disciples, they had already been picked out by the various deans, elders and administrators at the entrance ceremony, and were being individually cultivated, so there was no need to worry too much.

  Watching hundreds of disciples shouting and sweating in the square, Feng Luming sat on a red wooden chair, grabbed a teapot, and drank a mouthful comfortably.

  "You two come over here and massage this official's legs and shoulders!"

  At a glance, Feng Luoming's eyes lit up and he pointed at two disciples.

  Those two were both girls, twelve or thirteen years old, and had already begun to develop physically. While they couldn't be called absolute beauties, they could still be described as delicate and lovely.

  The two women's bodies trembled slightly, and they had always been afraid of Feng Guan Shi, who was usually domineering. At this moment, seeing his strange gaze, they hesitated and did not dare to approach him for the time being.

  "How dare you, are you saying that I'm too soft on you guys usually?"

  Feng Luming slammed the teapot onto the table, instantly producing a series of crisp sounds. The scalding teapot splashed out, overflowing with wisps of tea fragrance.

  "Yes!"

  The two women did not dare to delay any longer and hurriedly ran forward, one half-kneeling down to massage his legs, the other standing behind him rubbing his shoulders.

  "Hmph, Zhaizi put on a bright spot, I'm in charge of teaching you martial skills, although it's a task from the sect's lower branch, but it can also make your days difficult if you don't listen, do you know that?"

  Feng Luming stroked the soft and tender small hand, savoring the subtle fragrance of a young girl's scent on his nose tip. For a moment, he was somewhat distracted, fantasizing in his mind which little maid with no background he would use to vent his desires today.

  As he thought about it, a sly smile spread across his face.

  But before he could fully reveal his smile, a lukewarm voice came over and instantly startled him awake.