Chapter 67

As night gradually descended, the dark clouds in the sky became more prominent, obscuring the bright moonlight.

Inside the room—

Qin Feng played with the Nine Devouring Heavenly Fire Pearl in his hand, his expression rather peculiar. Indeed, as he had suspected, after the Nine Devouring Heavenly Fire Pearl absorbed the Marrow Spirit Bone Fire, the second fire cloud on the pearl lit up.

Qin Feng had experimented with many types of flames, including alchemy fire, tool fire, and beast fire, but ordinary flames were unable to light up the second fire cloud. However, this time, the Marrow Spirit Bone Fire succeeded.

It seemed that the pearl was extremely picky about the flames it absorbed. Since the pearl had been refined by him, Qin Feng could sense that the Nine Devouring Fire within the pearl was slowly devouring and fusing with the Marrow Spirit Bone Fire!

The process was very slow, but it was ongoing at all times.

Qin Feng was incredibly surprised. He knew that flames were generally incompatible with each other, though they could be devoured. Could it be that the Nine Devouring Fire within the pearl possessed the ability to devour other flames?

Like his bloodline soul, could it evolve and transform into a new type of flame?

What would be the final result of this evolution? Celestial Fire?

What a tremendous blessing!

However, flames like the Marrow Spirit Bone Fire were rare and hard to come by. Encountering such a flame even once in a lifetime was considered a stroke of luck. Yet, on this pearl, there were one, two, three, four... nine fire clouds!

Seven more flames!

Where was he supposed to find them?

A bucket of cold water seemed to pour over him, causing a headache.

At that moment, a faint rustling sound from the door caught Qin Feng's attention.

Stepping out of the room, Qin Feng looked around his courtyard.

His gaze then focused on a cloud paper pigeon. He sneered, and with a wave of his hand, the pigeon "cooed" and flapped its wings, flying into Qin Feng's hand. A green light flashed, and the pigeon's body suddenly shrank, becoming thinner and flatter until it turned into a piece of paper, which Qin Feng held in his hand.

On the paper, a row of elegant characters caught his eye.

"Midnight tonight, South Suburbs, meet in the small forest." The signature was Huo Siyan.

Qin Feng's brows furrowed as he pondered.

The Huo family must have already received news of his awakened bloodline soul. This time, it was the right moment for them to react.

"Since the lady has invited me, I'll go and see her!"

At the same time, a cold light flickered in Qin Feng's eyes, and a flame appeared in his hand, instantly turning the paper into ashes.

After doing this, Qin Feng did not summon his Cloud Tiger Beast but walked to the small forest in the South Suburbs on foot.

Although Qin Feng walked slowly, each step covered a great distance, making the journey much shorter. He soon arrived at the meeting place.

The same place, the same time. The last time, it was an assassination attempt; this time, it was the real Huo Siyan.

Looking at Huo Siyan's back, who was waiting for him, Qin Feng sighed inwardly.

"Qin Feng, you're here!"

Hearing Qin Feng's footsteps, Huo Siyan turned around.

"Yep!" Qin Feng nodded.

From a distance, Qin Feng had been observing Huo Siyan, the woman who looked exactly like the mysterious female corpse from his previous life. He had to admit, this woman was truly perfect. Over the past period, Qin Feng had seen many beautiful women, such as Qin Hongyu from Tianfeng City, Fang Xinyi from Shujian Mountain, and Shi Yuan from Baoshou Mountain. Although each of these beauties had their own strengths and virtues, when it came down to it, Huo Siyan was slightly superior.

Among experts, the difference was in the details, and the same applied to beauty. Even a slight difference could make a significant impact.

Of course, this was just a judgment based on appearance.

The two looked at each other, and Qin Feng noticed a hint of something unusual in Huo Siyan's eyes.

"Indeed..."

Although he had been prepared, Qin Feng still wanted to hear what Huo Siyan had to say.

"How have you been these past few days?"

Huo Siyan paused for a long time before finally asking a seemingly caring question. However, Qin Feng saw no genuine concern in her eyes.

Shrugging, Qin Feng smiled. "I'm fine. It's no different from before. I'm used to it!"

Indeed, he was used to it. Qin Feng had suffered from a strange illness since childhood, enduring countless cold glances. He had learned to be strong, and even the greatest hardships did not affect him.

"That's good. I was worried for nothing!" Huo Siyan nodded and finally smiled, though the smile seemed cold, making Qin Feng's heart sink.

Despite this, Qin Feng still harbored a faint hope for Huo Siyan. His eyes hesitated for a moment before he spoke. "This time, I went to Tianfeng City, actually..."

However, before he could finish, Huo Siyan interrupted him.

"I know everything. Your bloodline soul... is ruined!"

Perhaps she was tired, and Huo Siyan did not want to dwell on this topic with Qin Feng. She bluntly stated the result, leaving Qin Feng in silence.

Qin Feng's silence was to hear how Huo Siyan would decide.

"I invited you here to tell you something."

Huo Siyan fluttered her long lashes and glanced at Qin Feng. Although she found his calmness strange, she still revealed the true purpose of her invitation.

"Oh? Please go on." Qin Feng found a large rock, sat down, and picked up a dandelion, putting it in his mouth.

Although a hint of hesitation flashed in Huo Siyan's eyes, it was quickly replaced by determination.

"Alright, since it's come to this, I'll be honest with you. In a few days... I'll be leaving Luoyang Town. An Earthly Gorge Elder from Yunqi Kingdom's Shujian Mountain has recognized my Ice Profound Root's mutated potential and wants to take me as a disciple..."

"Ice Profound Root...? Yes, that's a good thing. Go ahead, I understand!"

Qin Feng smiled and replied, though he kept his head down, as if this matter had nothing to do with him. Huo Siyan's attitude was clear; she wanted to distance herself from the "ruined" him. Why should he cling to her? Qin Feng had seen such things many times in his life. At this moment, he had completely given up on Huo Siyan. She was beautiful, but there were many beautiful women in the world. Where couldn't he find one? However, he was glad to have seen through her true nature through this incident.

Qin Feng's indifferent attitude, however, was misinterpreted by Huo Siyan as a sign of depression and weakness. Anger flared in her eyes, and any remaining hesitation vanished.

"Qin Feng, look at me!"

Qin Feng was already starting to feel annoyed. Damn it! Did Huo Siyan really think she was that important?

Qin Feng looked up at Huo Siyan, his eyes clear and devoid of any emotion.

Seeing those clear, black-and-white eyes, Huo Siyan felt a sudden unease. She lowered her eyelids, her lashes trembling. After a moment, she mustered the courage to meet Qin Feng's gaze and said, "Qin Feng, to be honest, Yan'er... still likes you. If you could resolve your bloodline soul issue, perhaps we..."

"Thank you, but it's not necessary!"

Qin Feng laughed, waved his hand, and cut Huo Siyan off.

At that moment, he completely erased Huo Siyan from his heart. A faint smile appeared on his face as he stared at her beautiful face and said, "Thank you, Miss Huo, for your kindness. Unfortunately, I, Qin Feng, will always be a waste. So, there's no need to say more. As for our engagement, I'll inform my grandfather when I return, and our family will formally cancel it. This way, both families can save face. It's late, Miss Huo, please return."

He bowed and took the dandelion out of his mouth, then walked out of the forest.

Huo Siyan did not leave immediately. She stood there, watching Qin Feng's departing figure.

The faint smile on Qin Feng's face as he left was familiar yet strangely distant. She knew that the young man who had once entered her heart and possessed a unique charm had forever disappeared from her world.

She felt a sudden panic and fear, clutching her skirt, her beautiful face filled with anxiety.

However, after a moment, she regained her composure, her eyes cold. She exhaled and looked up at the sky, murmuring coldly, "Huo Siyan, don't forget your identity, your duty, and don't let emotions cloud your judgment. Qin Feng is a waste, a man with no future, a man who will never rise. Since he has no value to be used, he should be discarded."

However, just as Huo Siyan finished speaking, a colorful mist suddenly appeared around her. Before she could react, she fainted and fell to the ground...

@@ On Christmas Eve, an extra chapter is added. Huasheng wishes you and your family a lifetime of happiness and peace.

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