Chapter 6

When Qin Feng returned to his residence, Qin Yuyan was lying on her bed, swinging her two small, crystal-clear legs back and forth, humming a cheerful tune, and folding paper cranes. Upon seeing Qin Feng return, she lifted her head, smiled at him, and happily climbed up, saying, "Brother, you're back."

Seeing this scene, Qin Feng felt a warm feeling in his heart.

Having such a cute and adorable girl waiting for him at home, accompanying him, made him feel that the hardships of these years were not so bitter. On the contrary, sometimes Qin Feng even enjoyed these moments.

Unfortunately, this girl's body never seemed to grow, always staying at the age of eight or nine. Otherwise, with Qin Yuyan's potential as a beauty, if she could grow up, she would definitely become a stunning beauty, and he could enjoy the view every day.

Qin Feng patted Qin Yuyan's small head, nodded, and then pulled over a mat to sit down, immediately entering a state of cultivation.

Taking advantage of the fact that his meridians were still unblocked, Qin Feng would never waste any time for cultivation. Strengthening himself had always been his belief. Moreover, after tasting such a significant benefit this morning, Qin Feng was even more determined to cultivate and become stronger.

Qin Yuyan, who seemed to be used to Qin Feng's almost manic state of cultivation, pouted and continued to fold her paper cranes.

As Qin Feng entered a meditative state, the mystic energy in the air quickly gathered around him, moving faster than it had in the past few days. As the mystic energy entered his body, Qin Feng continuously guided it through his meridians, following the route of the "Azure Dragon Qi Cultivation Technique." After running it through 81 cycles, he directed it into the deeper layers of his muscles and meridians, continuously strengthening his own meridians, muscles, and cells.

This cultivation method involved transforming mystic energy into power and storing it in every cell of the body. If observed microscopically, one would find that every cell in Qin Feng's body was emitting a faint glow, and this faint glow was the essence of the technique, known as the principle of accumulating qi to form a protective force.

In general, the Blood Cultivators focused on physical cultivation, while the Dharma Cultivators focused on cultivating the spirit. Both cultivated mystic energy, but one used qi to strengthen the body and cultivate the body soul, while the other accumulated qi to nourish the spirit and cultivate the dantian. The methods of cultivation were different, but they ultimately led to the same goal. Physical cultivators possessed formidable bodies and indomitable strength, which were their most lethal weapons in battle. Dharma cultivators, on the other hand, cultivated qi to nourish the spirit, and as long as the spirit remained, they were considered immortal.

Physical and Dharma cultivators each had their strengths, and their power and status were generally equal. However, the Qin family had a unique advantage, as they were born with bloodline power that could awaken the bloodline soul as their own body soul, so there were very few Dharma cultivators in the Qin family, as they lacked the mystic root.

The mystic root was the key to guiding mystic energy into the dantian and the foundation of becoming a Dharma cultivator.

Although Qin Feng's body was relatively weak, as a member of the Qin family, he had been instilled with the idea of physical cultivation from a young age, and thus he was firmly committed to accumulating qi to form a protective force.

As the mystic energy continuously transformed into protective force and was stored in his cells, a faint blue glow began to emanate from Qin Feng's body, which was quite mysterious.

Qin Yuyan, seeing the faint blue glow emanating from Qin Feng's body, was slightly surprised but quickly returned to her normal state. This situation had happened to her before. Qin Yuyan was already at the Seventh Rank of the Ordinary Protective Force, and among the younger generation, she was undoubtedly a small expert. Although she appeared unassuming and unassuming, Qin Feng knew that if it came to a fight, even the Eighth Rank Qin Ba might not be her match.

This was probably due to Qin Yuyan's special constitution. Although she didn't grow, it added to her mystique, and it was clear that this little girl had an extraordinary background.

Although the little girl was still weak, Qin Feng firmly believed that Qin Yuyan would eventually make a stunning appearance.

However, just as Qin Feng had entered his cultivation state, he was interrupted by the knocking of the butler, Old He.

"Master Feng, the patriarch has summoned you!" Old He said directly after entering the room.

Qin Feng was slightly surprised, wondering if it was about the morning's duel, which had caught his grandfather's attention?

But he immediately dismissed this thought. The old man, even if he knew about the duel between young people, wouldn't specifically summon him for questioning. There must be another reason.

When he asked Old He, he shook his head and remained silent.

Qin Feng pouted and had no choice but to follow Old He to a relatively secluded room in the back courtyard.

This was the first time Qin Feng had been to this place.

Old He stopped at the door, his expression cautious, and without a word, he gestured for Qin Feng to enter.

Qin Feng pouted, thinking that Old He was being overly mysterious, and walked in.

As soon as Qin Feng entered, Old He took out a rune-covered disc from his chest, gathered blue mystic energy at his fingertips, and lightly tapped the disc. Instantly, a huge transparent light barrier appeared around the room, shimmered, and then disappeared.

After completing this, Old He put the disc back in his chest and stood at the door like a meditating monk, motionless.

Of course, Qin Feng couldn't see any of this.

Otherwise, seeing Old He's serious demeanor, he would have speculated wildly.

Fortunately, the answer was inside the room.

Upon entering, Qin Feng glanced around. The room wasn't very large, and a few glances were enough to take it all in.

Two people were already seated inside: an old man and a beautiful young woman, chatting and drinking tea.

Qin Feng recognized the man; it was his grandfather, the patriarch of the Qin family, Qin Tianzheng. The beautiful young woman was looking at him with her beautiful eyes.

As she was observing him, Qin Feng was also observing her.

He didn't know this woman, but her dignified and graceful appearance earned her a good impression. At least, he didn't dislike her.

What surprised Qin Feng slightly was his grandfather's respectful attitude towards her.

Qin Feng didn't show his surprise on his face but first bowed to the old man and then asked with a puzzled look, "Grandfather, you called me... for?"

"It was I who called you, on your father's behalf, to bring you a gift."

The young woman had put away her curiosity and took over the conversation, explaining to Qin Feng.

Qin Tianzheng nodded and smiled, not speaking but giving Qin Feng a reassuring look.

"What? Father!? Where is he now?"

Hearing news of his father, Qin Feng couldn't keep his composure, his face changed, and he took a few steps forward, urgently asking.

Seeing Qin Feng's reaction, the woman nodded, seemingly gaining a new understanding of the deep bond between father and son. She paused but didn't directly answer Qin Feng's question, instead saying, "My name is Han Qingxue, you can call me Auntie Snow."

Qin Feng, realizing he had lost his composure, wasn't embarrassed. In this world, the father who had carried him around seeking medical help, the father who had bowed to others for his sake, was the most important person in his emotional world. The father's kindness was heavier than anything else.

Han Qingxue smiled and turned to Qin Tianzheng, saying, "I would like to have a private word with this child, is that okay?"

"Of course, I have already had the room sealed with an array, so you can talk freely without worrying about being disturbed!" Qin Tianzheng smiled, put down his tea, gave Qin Feng a few instructions, and then bowed slightly to Han Qingxue before leaving the room.

As Qin Tianzheng walked to the door, his figure suddenly disappeared.

When Qin Feng looked at Han Qingxue with a questioning gaze, she smiled, cast a few spells that Qin Feng couldn't understand, and then pointed to a chair nearby, saying, "Sit down first, I will tell you about your father."

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When Qin Feng and Han Qingxue came out of the room, a stick of incense had just burned out. Due to the restrictions, no one knew what they had talked about inside.

Qin Feng now had a silver-white storage ring on his hand, a valuable item that the Qin family did not possess.

Qin Tianzheng sighed inwardly. He had already known the details of the matter. As expected, this was likely a gift that Qin Xiaosheng had brought back for Qin Feng. Qin Feng had been plagued by a strange illness for many years, and this time, the solution might be in this ring.

Qin Feng's eyes were slightly red, with a hint of worry in their depths.

He had news of his father, but it wasn't good news. Although his father had brought him something to cure his illness, what Qin Feng really wanted was his father's return.

Qin Feng clenched his fists and led Han Qingxue to his residence.

This time, Han Qingxue had two purposes for coming to the Qin family: one was to deliver something to Qin Feng, and the other was to take Qin Yuyan away from the Qin family.

Both of these were Qin Xiaosheng's wishes.

Qin Yuyan was not a member of the Qin family and did not have the ancestral dragon bloodline, so she could not awaken the bloodline soul.

Without awakening the bloodline soul, the disciples of the Qin family could not advance to the Human Protective Force realm.

The body soul was the ultimate goal of all physical cultivators. Only by awakening the body soul before the Human Protective Force realm could one continue to cultivate; otherwise, they would have to change their cultivation method or stagnate.

Even if they found a suitable cultivation method for Qin Yuyan, without proper guidance, it would be easy to take many detours.

More importantly, Qin Xiaosheng knew that Qin Yuyan had a special constitution. Staying in Luoyang Town would only hinder her development, so he entrusted her to Han Qingxue, asking her to take her as a disciple.

Although Han Qingxue did not reveal her specific sect, Qin Feng could deduce from the detail of her clothes moving without wind that she was likely a Heavenly Cultivator among physical cultivators or a Qi Cultivator among Dharma cultivators.

Qin Feng knew that the person his father entrusted would definitely be reliable.

He didn't doubt this because the item his father gave him contained a spirit imprint that was indeed his father's, which could not be faked.

On a personal level, Qin Feng hoped that Qin Yuyan would stay with the Qin family, but this was clearly not a rational decision.

So, despite his unwillingness, he still led Han Qingxue to his residence.

Qin Tianzheng also followed. It seemed that the two had already discussed this matter, and Qin Tianzheng supported it.

Han Qingxue's purpose in coming was to meet Qin Yuyan and reduce the sense of unfamiliarity. Considering Qin Feng's feelings, she didn't mention taking Qin Yuyan away immediately.

After all, taking Qin Yuyan away from the Qin family required her consent. Given her strong dependence on Qin Feng, the outcome was predictable, and it might end awkwardly.

Indeed, after ten years of living together, anyone would find it hard to leave.

Therefore, this matter ultimately depended on himself, gradually guiding the little girl.

Qin Feng's courtyard was small, and the few people who came filled the narrow space. However, such a lively scene was a first in many years.

When they pushed the door open, the little girl was still cooking. Seeing so many people, she was a bit flustered. Qin Yuyan was very smart and seemed to sense something, grabbing Qin Feng's arm and hiding behind him.

"Yuyan, don't be afraid, this is Auntie Snow."

Qin Feng forced a smile, pulled out Qin Yuyan's small body, and introduced her to Han Qingxue.

Qin Tianzheng just smiled and quietly gave a few instructions to Old He.

Han Qingxue, however, focused entirely on Qin Yuyan, her beautiful eyes showing surprise. It was probably the first time she had seen a sixteen-year-old girl with such a small body.

"These two unfortunate children..."

Han Qingxue's eyes were slightly moist, and she murmured something that no one heard clearly, but everyone understood that this beautiful woman was moved by the sight of the two children.

"Auntie Snow."

Although they were strangers, out of politeness, Qin Yuyan timidly greeted Han Qingxue.

Holding Qin Yuyan's slightly cold little hands, Han Qingxue grew to like her more and more. Perhaps it was love by association, especially with the little girl's small body, which was indeed endearing.

"Child, this is for you!"

As Han Qingxue held Qin Yuyan's hand, a silver-shining jade bracelet on her wrist suddenly glowed and then appeared on Qin Yuyan's wrist, adjusting to fit perfectly.

Qin Feng's eyes lit up.

The little girl, however, was panicked. Such a valuable item was something she dared not accept. When she looked to Qin Feng for help, he nodded, signaling her to take it.

There was no reason to refuse the kindness of an elder, right?

After chatting with the little girl for a while, Han Qingxue left without mentioning taking Qin Yuyan away. Of course, this task naturally fell to Qin Feng.

Han Qingxue said she had some business to attend to and would come back in a few days to take Qin Yuyan away. Although she didn't specify the exact date, Qin Feng knew it would likely be after the Soul Awakening Day.

What a considerate woman...

At this moment, Qin Feng thought that if his father could marry Han Qingxue, it would be a good match.

Although his sister Qin Yuyan was not his father's biological child, she had been fully integrated into the Qin family over the years. Adding Han Qingxue, could they form a new family?

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