Chapter 46

In the following period, Qin Feng stayed in the Shenlong Pavilion to read books.

Every day when he entered the Shenlong Pavilion, Qin Feng would go to Qin Aotian to receive a small piece of paper. Following the instructions on the paper, he would walk to the corresponding bookshelf area. The instructions were very clear, even marking the specific location of each book.

This day was no different. Qin Feng pulled a book from the shelf, wiped off the dust, and saw the title: *Chronicles of Strange Insects and Beasts*.

"This should be a book introducing spirit insects and demon beasts," he said, then opened the book and read it carefully.

The book was a paper book, and could only be read page by page—

Lava Leech, Red Paste Bug, Blue-winged Eagle, Xi Hu Zhi, Iron-spined Gray Wolf, Cloud-winged Tiger, Zhu Line Snake...

The content of the book was quite diverse, but fortunately, it was mainly introductory. However, Qin Feng did see an introduction to the Great Wasteland Blood Leech in this book, though it was brief: "Great Wasteland Blood Leech, an ancient savage species. Adult Blood Leeches have two wings on their backs and eight teeth in their mouths, ranking 46th on the list of ancient fierce insects."

Qin Feng smacked his lips. 46th on the list of ancient fierce insects! What a good thing, but unfortunately, such a fierce creature already has an owner.

He quickly finished reading and put the book back. Then, following the instructions on the paper, he pulled out another book, *Records of Ancient Odd Demons*, and started reading. This book immediately caught Qin Feng's attention, as it mainly introduced the strange powers, constitutions, and deeds of some famous ancient demons.

Now, Qin Feng's reading efficiency was much faster than before, thanks to his good master. The fat old man was not simple at all. According to Master Long Aotian's own account, he had read every book in the entire first floor. Qin Feng knew that the fat old man was exaggerating, but at least 70% of the books, the old man should have read.

Under Qin Aotian's guidance, Qin Feng only needed to read some representative ancient books in certain categories. This saved Qin Feng a lot of time, and his efficiency in reading and absorbing knowledge was greatly improved.

Moreover, by spending time with the fat old man, Qin Feng not only gained a basic understanding of some common knowledge in the cultivation world but also learned about some rare ancient secrets.

On the other hand, Qin Aotian was busy helping Qin Feng obtain demon beasts. To collect some higher-level demon beasts for Qin Feng, the fat old man even took out his savings that he had accumulated for years.

Qin Feng knew about this.

Although Qin Feng had tried to stop him, the fat old man was still happy to do it.

He placed all his hopes on Qin Feng, his only disciple.

Thus, Qin Feng grew slowly without realizing it.

Although his external strength had not improved significantly, in a short period of time, Qin Feng had undergone a tremendous change.

And Qin Feng thoroughly recognized this cheap master.

Although the fat old man's strength was not as good as his own, he was the person who had helped Qin Feng the most in this world, besides his father.

As for the gift promised by the fat old man on the day of his apprenticeship, Qin Feng had never received it.

For this, Qin Feng had even asked the fat old man, but the answer was that the time was not right!

Sometimes, Qin Feng even suspected that Qin Aotian had made up this reason to trick him into becoming his disciple.

But now, whether there was such a gift or not, it didn't matter.

Because he had indeed grown.

This continued for about two months.

Recently, Qin Feng noticed that the atmosphere in Tianfeng City was somewhat strange. Wherever he went, there were people secretly following him. Could something big be happening? When he asked the fat old man, his master just shook his head and told him to be at ease.

Less than half a month later, one day, while Qin Feng was reading in the Shenlong Pavilion, the fat old man suddenly found him and said it was time for him to leave.

The incident was sudden, so Qin Feng naturally asked for the reason.

The fat old man sighed helplessly and said, "Our Azure Dragon Ancient Clan, which guards the Tai Xuan Green Tower, has recently experienced a loosening of the seal. The ancient clan has issued a strict order, requiring each cultivation nation's Qin family to send a certain number of people to assist in reinforcing the seal."

"Tai Xuan Green Tower? One of the four divine towers of the Heavenly Realm, the Tai Xuan Green Tower?!"

The Qin Feng of the past might not have known the name of the Tai Xuan Green Tower, but after reading a lot recently, the current Qin Feng was no longer the same. The Tai Xuan Green Tower is a forbidden and dangerous place guarded by the ancient clan, and Qin Feng knew the level of danger there.

"Could it be that some people in the clan want you to go?"

Qin Feng was stunned and then seemed to remember something, asking.

"Yes, I am indeed on the list!" Qin Aotian nodded, not avoiding Qin Feng.

"But, with your age and cultivation, it's so dangerous there. Going to the Tai Xuan Green Tower is purely a death sentence. Why? Why would the high-ups of Tianfeng City send you there?" Hearing this, Qin Feng became somewhat indignant. The Tai Xuan Green Tower, what kind of place is that? A place of extreme danger. Over the years, how many innocent Qin family members have lost their lives there, yet the problem has never been fundamentally solved. Sending some highly skilled people, Qin Feng could understand, but sending the fat old man, he really couldn't understand.

Qin Aotian sighed deeply, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

"Actually, it's not hard to understand. You know, the Qin family has always been martially oriented. Although my seniority is high, my strength is low, which is an undeniable fact, so I don't have much status in the Qin family..." Here, Qin Aotian paused, as if reminiscing about something, a peaceful and nostalgic look on his face. Then, it turned into deep sorrow, and he continued, "Moreover, when I was young, I offended many young experts in the clan for some special reasons. Those people are now elders in the clan, and using their power to seek personal revenge is not a difficult thing. It doesn't matter, this isn't the first time..."

When the fat old man spoke, there was helplessness in his tone, but more so, there was a sense of freedom.

"Don't worry, disciple. With your master's intelligence, I can get by anywhere. Otherwise, how would I dare to take you as my disciple? Ha ha!"

The cheerful and free-spirited laughter echoed, but Qin Feng was not in the mood.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Feng gritted his teeth and said, "Master, can I go in your place?"

Qin Aotian shook his head and pointed to the sky.

"No, not to mention that the higher-ups won't allow it, but I also have my own purpose for this trip."

"Purpose?" Qin Feng was stunned, looking at Qin Aotian with a puzzled gaze.

"I... miss your master's wife, so I have to go!"

"Master's wife!!!"

Qin Feng was stunned, his mouth wide open.

"Yes! Your master's wife!" Here, Qin Aotian's gaze became profound, looking towards the distant east. "I took you as my disciple for a certain purpose, don't blame me for using you, and please forgive my selfishness, but... I really miss her too much. Especially in recent years, as I get older, I miss her even more. This pain of separation is something you, a young and naive boy, can't understand."

"But with your current strength, you can't help me at all, so you must become stronger quickly. And you must promise me that within a hundred years, you will rescue your master's wife. Otherwise... with my current physical condition, I'm afraid I can't wait that long."

"A hundred years? Tai Xuan Green Tower! That's enough!"

Qin Feng didn't say anything, but made a silent decision in his heart.

"Child, I believe you can do it!"

Qin Aotian patted Qin Feng's shoulder and pushed a book towards him. Then, he suddenly put away his sad emotions and replaced them with a proud look.

"Brat, this is the gift I promised you when you became my disciple. Take it. Your master is giving you a ladder, a ladder to the Heavenly Realm. Whether you can reach the end of it depends on you!"

Qin Feng took the book. The book was relatively new, and the words on it were clearly written by Qin Aotian.

At first glance, five bold characters on the cover caught his eye.

*Three Thousand Divine Dragon Forces*!

"This is... a cultivation technique?"

Qin Feng was stunned and asked in surprise.

"Yes, it's a cultivation technique! And it's an extraordinary and unparalleled cultivation technique! This technique has already surpassed the divine level, but if it weren't for me, it would have been buried in darkness forever, never to see the light of day!"

"Unfortunately, everyone underestimates my extraordinary wisdom!"

"Disciple, remember, everyone has their strengths and areas of expertise. Your master used his lifetime of wisdom to deduce this cultivation technique suitable for the Human Stage and beyond, based on the three sentences and six books left by the only divine stage expert of the Azure Dragon Clan, combined with the reverse *Azure Dragon Strength Technique*."

"Reverse *Azure Dragon Strength Technique*?"

"Yes! The old senior, the old senior, although he has passed away, he still used his extraordinary wisdom to leave an invaluable treasure for the future Qin family. Unfortunately, the ignorance of future generations has made this cultivation technique a pearl cast into darkness!"

"From today, this cultivation technique will witness its former glory in your hands, Qin Feng! Its fate is your fate, and your fate is my fate! Go, take it and leave the Qin family. When you return, it will be the day I regain my dignity and reunite with your master's wife." With a final sigh, Qin Aotian waved his hand, signaling Qin Feng to leave.

"Master!"

Qin Feng knelt down and bowed three times.

"Master, sooner or later, I will win back for you a thousand times, ten thousand times what you have lost!"

"Good, I look forward to that day. We part ways here, go!"

The fat old man turned his back, and Qin Feng knew he was already in tears.

"Yes!"

Qin Feng's eyes were filled with tears. After bowing again, he turned and walked out of Tianfeng City.

Leaving the fat old man standing alone, tears in his old eyes, but Qin Feng this time overlooked the deep cunning in Qin Aotian's eyes...