Chapter One, Where Does the Delicate Snow-like Complexion Come From
Xiao Chengfeng respectfully walked to the bedside, but the woman smiled gently and asked, "Am I beautiful?"
At this cry, years of grievances suddenly surged forth all at once. He spoke in fragments about those experiences, feeling the vastness of the world, and finally found a place to belong.
The inheritors of the Red Powder Academy established by Xiao Yin have maintained an extremely secretive presence for over a hundred years. Once they make their debut, they are sure to be accompanied by immense wealth and countless beauties, correcting the wrongs and upholding their reputation across generations. However, by the sixth generation, they suddenly vanished without a trace, leading to numerous rumors across the Dragon Heaven Continent. It is said that anyone who finds the Red Powder Academy can obtain boundless wealth and beauties, whether it be beauty-preserving techniques, gold-touching skills, or alchemy that can instantly enhance martial arts by several times; it is rumored that everything can be found within the Red Powder Academy. Countless individuals dedicate their lives to searching for the Red Powder Academy, which is why the people of the Dragon Heaven Continent are universally aware of its existence.
In the year 124 of the Longtian Calendar, the legendary figure Xiao Yin retreated from the world and established the Hongfen Academy. By that time, he was already unmatched in the world, and his passionate love affairs with several women became renowned throughout the ages. For more details, please refer to my humble work "Desire Academy" (the first in the Nangong Academy series). His poem "Lost Soul," which depicts a woman, had long been well-known across the Longtian Continent.
At this moment, the heart of the Scarlet Lotus Fairy is filled with tranquility, as numerous maple leaves fall from the sky, gently surrounding her. She reaches out to grasp a maple leaf. The will of this woman, resting on a snow-white bed, gradually becomes indistinct.
The fairy smiled gently and said, "Then let me help you retrieve it." Her voice carried an eternal tenderness, as soft as that of another person; then she immediately walked away.
At this moment, he realized that the woman was languidly lying behind the white jade bed. She extended a hand as soft as snow jade and gently said, "Chengfeng, this is an illusion spell. Once you master the Red Powder Heart Technique to a profound level, you will be able to wield it at will. Come here."
But then Manman suddenly clapped her small hands and said, "This must be very interesting, but he definitely won't be able to get through it."
He wandered aimlessly on the street, yet his mind was weaving many thoughts: that Manman, halfway down the road, suddenly regretted it, ran back to grab his small hand and went to the count's mansion, apologizing to him, while the count looked at him and Manman with affection, nodding and saying: "Manman, you have grown up and learned to help others. Since you have brought him back, he shall be your page from now on." Manman happily responded, while the green-clad youth beside them, no matter how resentful his gaze, was of no use. In the end, he recounted the events to the count, who then gave the green-clad youth a heavy beating and made him kneel in the study.
Upon hearing the name "Crimson Academy," Xiao Chengfeng was momentarily stunned, followed by an overwhelming joy
Xiao Chengfeng had not yet noticed, but suddenly a trace of blood oozed from the corner of the woman's mouth, and she had already sat down on the ground to catch her breath. Seeing the mountain peak so high, Xiao Chengfeng could only assume that the fairy had exerted herself too much in flying him here, causing him to feel a sense of panic and unease.
Is this the Purple Dragon Inner Pill that Master Fairy mentioned?" Xiao Chengfeng slowly stepped forward and took it into his mouth
The downcast youth still had the mocking laughter of the boy in green lingering in his ears. He clearly knew that rushing forward would only result in being burned by the flames, yet deep down he still hoped for a miracle, wishing to perform for Manman and leave her in awe. With such thoughts, the downcast youth suddenly sprang into action, dashing towards the ring of fire.
Suddenly, a strange expression appeared on the face of the boy in green. He quickly recited a spell, and several sparks flew from his hands, forming a small fire ring in the air not far away. The boy in green then said proudly: "If you can jump through this fire ring without touching the flames, I will admit that you did not steal."
Yet the woman let out a soft sigh and said, "This day and night were meant for me to test your perseverance. Now you have completely passed the test. What is your name?"
In the midst of the sky, a figure flashed by like lightning, trailing behind it a fierce blaze. The figure pierced through the clouds, soaring towards the distant horizon. It seemed as if the person had lost consciousness, completely unable to discern direction
At this moment, countless flowers bloom around her, while numerous snowflakes and butterflies gracefully descend, creating a scene of serene beauty
A down-and-out youth obtained a sugar pastry, and for a moment, he was reluctant to eat it. Just as he was about to place it in his bosom, someone suddenly flashed past him and snatched the pastry away.
The fire ring is extremely small in diameter and is elevated a certain distance above the ground. For this down-and-out young man, who knows nothing about magic, the difficulty of jumping through the fire ring is indeed immense. The young man's anger swells even more—this is clearly a deliberate challenge!
As the woman regulated her breathing, a sudden flow of colorful neon lights surrounded her, creating a stunning spectacle. A gentle breeze swept by, lifting her veil and revealing an unparalleled beauty, with skin as smooth as cream and a complexion as fair as frost, momentarily leaving Xiao Chengfeng in a daze.
However, the shopkeeper did not even glance at him and casually tossed a sugar pastry into his arms
No matter how others humiliated him, he did not cry. However, moved by such feelings, he could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down his face.
And that palace vanished in an instant, the place he occupied returned to the summit of the mountain. Xiao Chengfeng slowly knelt down—he had received the greatest warmth of his life in a single day, yet lost it all within the same day, his heart truly filled with unbearable sorrow
At that moment, he suddenly caught sight of the exquisite beauty in the sky; the Red Lotus Fairy seemed to be smiling at him. Unable to resist, he reached out his hand, but the body of the Red Lotus Fairy gradually transformed into a pink butterfly, which then fluttered away among the thousands of butterflies.
A white butterfly flower quietly blooms on her chest, and from its petals, a delicate young butterfly flutters out, flying higher and higher
Manman shook her head and said, "It's too boring." Her voice was somewhat sweet and gentle, falling into the ears of the downcast youth like heavenly music—if only he could exchange a few words with her... The downcast youth gazed longingly at Manman, hoping that heaven would grant him a miracle
The maturity of his will is also due to the complete activation of the six affinity star meridians within him
The top expert of the cult descended westward on a boat, while I rode a crane, looking down from above. With just one move, I severely injured my opponent. On the mountain of Beihai, countless cult experts were preparing to conspire, but they were intercepted by my veil. Meanwhile, my lover took advantage of the situation to set explosives, causing them to be reduced to ashes. In that battle, the world knew not who was responsible, while I gently lay in my lover's embrace under the moonlight. From that moment on, I resolved never to use the Red Powder Heart Technique again.
After listening, the woman gently stroked his hair and said, "Child, it is all my fault for not explaining things clearly to you, causing you to worry and be afraid"
Xiao Chengfeng looked up and suddenly saw the woman's face turn pale, quickly saying: "Fairy Master..."
The destitute youth recognized that the other person was also a beggar. At that moment, he felt both anxious and angry, desperately chasing after him. However, his body was weak, and after running just a few steps around the corner, he fell to the ground. He bit his lip tightly, almost drawing blood. He held back his tears and was about to stand up when, at that moment, he suddenly heard a pleasant voice: "What happened?"
The destitute youth closely followed the woman, having walked for an entire day and night. At this moment, he was truly exhausted, hungry, and thirsty. Suddenly, he stumbled, his foot grazed by thorns, and blood immediately flowed out, causing a sharp pain. However, he gritted his teeth and refrained from uttering a single groan. At this moment, the woman finally turned around, a look of delight on her face. Then, with a gentle sweep of her right hand, a beam of white light suddenly swept over the youth's foot, and the wound was instantly healed
He stared blankly at the woman's appearance at https://wwwhetushucom.com, when suddenly the woman opened her eyes and gently said, "Chengfeng, I don't have much time left, so I will teach you the Red Powder Heart Method now."
However, he ultimately grew old... yet her appearance remained unchanged, as the Heart of the Red Powder allowed her to live for over a hundred years... Before he passed away, he gently held her hand, and with tears like pear blossoms, she cried, saying she would never love anyone else again. He traced circles on her hand and said, "Silly child, you are a fairy, deserving only of others' love..." At that moment, the tears of the Red Lotus Fairy quietly fell, landing between her snow-white neck, each drop suddenly transforming into a seven-colored rainbow. He traced circles on her hand again, saying, "Silly child, you are a fairy, deserving only of others' love..." At that moment, the tears of the Red Lotus Fairy quietly fell, landing between her snow-white neck, each drop suddenly transforming into a seven-colored rainbow.
The woman gradually soared higher and higher, and in an instant, she had disappeared into the clouds. Suddenly, she saw that above the clouds there was still a mountain peak, with steep cliffs on both sides. In the blink of an eye, the woman had swept to the mountain top, setting down the flute to ride the wind, yet her own body began to tremble gently.
The woman said solemnly: "Xiao Chengfeng, you are now the seventh generation heir of the Crimson Academy." The Six Fate Star Veins themselves are a manifestation of Buddhist affinity, and only those with innate wisdom can possess them. At this moment, the woman did not test his character and disposition any further.
Suddenly, when the true essence reached the position of the inner elixir, the two unexpectedly fused tightly together. Then, his entire body surged with vital energy and blood. He let out a fierce roar, and his clothes were torn to shreds. Under the intense pressure of this fiery blaze, he was propelled into the air uncontrollably.
Xiao Chengfeng seemed to still hear that tender voice in his ears: "Silly child, death is life, and life is death." The butterfly then gently took flight, hovering in the air as if waiting for him. Xiao Chengfeng had previously placed the storage ring on the index finger of his right hand, putting the books inside. At this moment, seeing the butterfly like this, he could not help but chase after it. The butterfly led him slowly to a crack beside the cliff, where there was a striking purple orb.
Xiao Chengfeng glanced only once and saw the flush on the woman's face, her eyes sparkling with countless charms, causing his heart to race. He quickly lowered his head. The woman let out a light laugh: "You have learned the art of charm; you will see it often in the future, so why be shy now? I hope you will always remember my appearance"
Yet the woman, seeing through his doubts, slowly said: "The principles of the mind are not divided into right and wrong; it all depends on the human heart"
The downcast youth felt an abundance of warmth in the other person's voice; he had never experienced such concern before, and could not help but share the incident of having his sugar pastry snatched away by someone else. He was convinced that the woman before him was a kind and beautiful fairy.
It was already noon, and he felt a hunger in his stomach. He touched the only copper coin in his pocket, hesitating as he inhaled the aroma from the pastry shop. Unable to resist, he walked to the entrance of the shop, rubbing the coin back and forth in his hand. Finally, he pressed the coin down on the table: "Give me a sugar pastry." He usually subsisted on leftovers, but today he indulged for once, elongating the pronunciation of "give me" and altering his tone slightly. He pressed the coin down on the table: "Give me a sugar pastry." He usually subsisted on leftovers, but today he indulged for once, elongating the pronunciation of "give me" and altering his tone slightly.
The hidden enemies must still be secretly laughing at their own jokes. That Manman may even be testing them, waiting for them to cry before she feels satisfied enough to leave. The downcast youth thought this as he slowly got back on his feet
After cultivating the Red Powder Heart Method, its application can significantly enhance the power of martial arts and magic. Simultaneously, when the Red Powder Heart Method is invoked, if the opponent is a man, he may either fantasize about being your intimate confidant or transform into a woman, waiting for the arrival of a beloved, among other possibilities. If the opponent is a woman, she will certainly believe herself to be your intimate confidant. Just this moment of hesitation allows you to easily take her life. After the woman finished explaining, she said solemnly: "The heart method is divided into ten segments; you must remember this and refrain from casually invoking the heart method, for if the opponent regains consciousness, the consequences will be dire. Just this moment of hesitation allows you to easily take her life. After the woman finished explaining, she said solemnly: 'The heart method is divided into ten segments; you must remember this and refrain from casually invoking the heart method, for if the opponent regains consciousness, the consequences will be dire. Especially the tenth segment of the heart method is the most difficult; it must be cultivated under life-and-death circumstances, or else one risks falling into madness.'
Is this the mysterious charm and the book of the Red Powder Heart Method? This is the last consciousness of Xiao Chengfeng in a haze
Upon hearing the voice, the disheveled young man felt as if he had been electrocuted—was it that Manman? He quickly looked up, only to see a veiled woman who kindly asked him: "Little brother, what has happened?"
Xiao Chengfeng first studied the "Qi Training Chapter". The introductory technique of the Red Powder Heart Method involves drawing the dynamic true qi of heaven and earth into the Shenque acupoint, which is entirely different from other martial arts. Suddenly, Xiao Chengfeng felt a woman's hand resting on his back. Instantly, a gentle true essence flowed into his body, beginning to circulate along the Great Circulation. Suddenly, a wave of heat also began to rotate within him. Following this, he continued for several cycles, completely unaware that the woman had withdrawn her true essence, while he continued to operate solely with his original true qi. After a continuous forty-nine cycles, he finally began to slowly absorb the true qi into the Shenque acupoint.
The young man did not expect that the woman would not even scold him; instead, she apologized on her own, her tone so gentle that he felt a surge of emotion within, leaving him momentarily speechless
I have finally come to see you... For the past one hundred years, I have been searching for a suitable successor, and now I can close my eyes in peace...
At this moment, the downcast youth feels anxious and uneasy—has that person already run far away? Can the fairy sister catch up? Was it not just an illusion a moment ago—will the fairy sister leave and never return?
The wind carries no plans, the flower rain intoxicates and turns to sorrow. With graceful steps and cherry blossom lips, the falling petals cast delicate shadows, eroding the bones and stirring the soul as the flying catkins rush by. Month after month, seeking affection, who would have thought the charming shadows along the path would sway thrice? Spring flowers are indeed hard to hold, as the jade figure lightly gathers the ever-blooming flowers
Then he heard the arrogant mockery of the boy in green, while Manman’s footsteps grew fainter. At that moment, he felt an indescribable sense of frustration—everyone was laughing at him. The more he thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt, but his proud nature compelled him to hold back his tears.
The woman suddenly recited a spell, casting a wind-based flying technique, and in an instant, she soared into the sky. Xiao Chengfeng felt the wind on his cheeks and quickly held the woman tightly, not daring to look down, yet his heart kept shouting: I am flying! I am flying! In his childhood imagination, if he could learn to fly, he would truly be willing to pay any price.
The woman transmitted to him the secret heart method, and only ceased when Xiao Chengfeng had repeatedly recited it without missing a single word. Although Xiao Chengfeng was a beggar, he was unwilling to fall into degradation. Every day, he would eavesdrop outside the private school, and due to his innate intelligence, he was able to understand the meaning of the heart method as soon as the woman lightly pointed it out.
The downcast youth bit his lip tightly, how could he doubt the fairy sister! He took the copper coin and the sugar pastry, and although he was hungry in his stomach, he only took slow, small bites. Suddenly, a tear gently fell onto the sugar pastry, splattering outwards.
A sweet feeling arose in her heart, recalling the times they wielded swords together in the martial world, using swords to counter magic, and the many righteous deeds they accomplished. Did those drifting snowflakes linger on the shoulders of lovers in the past?
The girl in purple furrowed her brow, but the boy in green smiled as he walked up to her and said, "Manman, don't pay attention to this beggar. Shall we go to the magic arena for some practice?"
Manman felt quite uncomfortable under the gaze of the down-and-out youth. She took a step back and suddenly clapped her hands, exclaiming: "This beggar says he didn't steal; why don't we give him a chance to prove it?"
Just as he was feeling anxious, the fairy approached him holding a steaming sugar pastry. She gently said, "I helped you catch up with him; he feels quite regretful. In the end, he even took out a copper coin to make amends to you"
The destitute youth was agitated as if his entire body were on fire. Having endured a lonely and miserable childhood filled with humiliation, he was profoundly moved at this moment upon hearing the girl in front of him, Manman, say that she would give him a chance to prove himself
The downcast youth felt a surge of heat rising to the top of his head: she thought she couldn't get through, so he decided to show her that he could. He stood up from the ground, brushed off the dust from his clothes, and straightened his attire, hoping to make a good impression on Manman. However, Manman had already grown impatient, pouting and stubbornly refusing to look at him.
She closed her eyes with a smile, and at that moment, the color of her face changed rapidly; her hair had turned silver-white in an instant. ... The Red Lotus Fairy then took a mask from her bosom and gently put it on ... ... In her final moments, she did not wish for others to see her fading beauty, and moreover, the mask would allow her to remain beautiful forever ... ...
The ragged boy stared coldly at a silver coin that had fallen to the ground, his eyes almost blazing with anger
The maple leaf that fell into her embrace, is it the hand of a lover? In the year 263 of the Longtian calendar, she captured her lover's heart with the Red Powder Sword Technique. When she broke through the nine heavens with a single sword, his smile was so gentle...
The woman seemed to have noticed nothing of Xiao Chengfeng's expression, merely saying lightly: "You are holding my waist." Xiao Chengfeng gently embraced her, feeling only the softness and warmth of jade, and his heart unexpectedly soared: What exactly does the fairy sister intend to do? However, there was not a trace of impropriety in his heart
Several white cranes flew gracefully in the air, circling around, and suddenly transformed into a few jade needles that landed on her bedside, emanating a soft white light that enveloped her
However, when he arrived in front of the fire circle, the disheveled youth suddenly found that the fire circle had inexplicably risen into the air, while at the same time, the laughter of the boy in green, who had succeeded in his scheme, echoed nearby. He himself had plunged into the void, his clothes were burned by the hem of the fire circle, and he fell heavily to the ground
Upon this thought, the downcast youth felt an infinite sense of joy within, as if the surroundings had suddenly become radiant.
The woman said with compassion, "You have worked hard. Chengfeng, you possess exceptional talent; would you be willing to learn magic with me?" In her eyes, the young man before her was like an uncarved jade, and most importantly, his innate talent was the rare Six-Element Star Vein, which made it easy for him to achieve great success in any discipline he pursued. Moreover, only those from the Scarlet Academy could recognize this Six-Element Star Vein.
Xiao Chengfeng had always envied wizards throughout his life. At this moment, hearing the woman's gentle voice was like a celestial melody: "Disciple Chengfeng, I wish to learn magic from my master." He had already knelt down solemnly.
Upon hearing such guidance, Xiao Chengfeng suddenly realized, and his heart was free of any grudges. Instead, he felt a quiet anger at himself for doubting the character of Senior Long.
At this moment, she gently gazed at her jade-like hands, which were as smooth as cream. After staring for a long time, she let out a soft sigh
Xiao Chengfeng, exceptionally intelligent, suddenly found that his aspirations had matured significantly at this moment. He realized that this Red Powder Heart Method was, in fact, a top-tier seduction technique. If cultivated to a profound level, its effects would indeed surpass those of aphrodisiacs by a hundredfold. However, he was greatly astonished, wondering how Xiao Yin, who once wielded the Purple Dragon Sword and was invincible in the world, could create this unorthodox Red Powder Heart Method.
The woman sighed softly and said, "I am called the Red Lotus Fairy." She opened her left hand, and suddenly, myriad purple lights burst forth, causing Xiao Chengfeng to momentarily be unable to open his eyes. The woman gently channeled her true energy, and the purple light gradually receded, revealing a pink dragon-shaped jade pendant, on which the words "Red Powder" were intricately carved. She tenderly caressed it before handing it to Xiao Chengfeng, saying, "This is the token of supremacy of the Red Powder Academy. Anyone from the Red Powder Academy must unconditionally obey any command upon seeing it. The academy has some outer disciples who enjoy considerable prestige across the continent. Remember, as long as the person has lost their little finger on the left hand and knows a move or two of the Red Powder Sword Technique, you can point it out to them using the Red Powder Sword Technique and then present the jade pendant."
The destitute youth cried out, "I did not steal; you are framing me." He had not intended to defend himself, but upon suddenly seeing the beautiful girl in purple, he felt that if such humiliation were to be realized, it would be better to kill him; as a beggar, he did not feel inferior, and even appeared somewhat proud in front of those wealthy youths who insulted him; however, upon seeing the girl in purple and being captivated by her beauty, a sudden mix of inferiority and self-esteem surged within him
"Why not pick it up?" Another silver coin was thrown from the elegantly arrogant hand, tracing an arc before landing at the feet of the disheveled youth. The disheveled youth felt an immense sense of humiliation, kicked the silver coin away, and turned to leave.
The young man said: "My name is Xiao Chengfeng, and I am an orphan. I have been wandering around since I was little"
The boy in green was about to mock when he suddenly caught sight of a purple shadow. It was a girl in purple who walked over gracefully. The boy in green quickly put on a look of righteous indignation and shouted, "How dare you, a beggar, steal my things"
Three days ago, when the Red Lotus Fairy fought a Purple Dragon alone, she was confident of victory. However, she did not expect the Purple Dragon to resort to trickery, feigning death and even spitting out its inner core. Caught off guard, the Red Lotus Fairy was counterattacked and injured by the Purple Dragon. In the final moment, she barely managed to execute the Red Powder Sword Technique, which ultimately allowed her to slay the Purple Dragon. Aware that her time was running out, she reluctantly chose Xiao Chengfeng as her successor. It is said that there are only four types of dragons in the Dragon Heaven Continent: the Purple Dragon is the foremost, followed by the Golden Dragon, then the Black Dragon, and lastly the Green Dragon. Her cultivation level can be imagined from this.
Xiao Chengfeng's body trembled as he fixed his gaze on the butterfly. Suddenly, the butterfly flew towards him, and Xiao Chengfeng felt a shiver run through his body and mind. The butterfly then unexpectedly landed on his shoulder, gently fluttering its wings against his cheek.
Xiao Chengfeng replied submissively, "Yes." He merely obeyed the instructions of the fairy sister, and regarding the notion of "time being limited," he had not given it much thought. At this moment, he finally noticed that he was at the top of a cliff, surrounded by barren land. He then focused his mind and listened to the mental techniques that the woman transmitted to him.
When he opened his eyes, he found himself in a palace adorned with jade trees and silver flowers. Surrounding him were rugged and oddly shaped rocks, with a small bridge and flowing water nearby, creating a serene atmosphere. At the four corners stood four massive pillars reaching towards the sky, each intricately carved in the shape of a dragon. Xiao Chengfeng couldn't help but stand up in astonishment and confusion.
The woman's right hand suddenly produced a book and an ancient ring: "This ring is called a storage ring; as long as you enhance your cultivation, it can contain countless things. This book contains the Red Powder Heart Method and the Red Powder Sword Technique. Transforming into a sword represents the pinnacle of swordsmanship." The woman suddenly coughed, gathering a breath of true energy, and said: "You should go. Three days ago, I killed a purple dragon on the cliff, and afterward, I sealed the dragon's inner core. You must quickly consume that inner core now." After speaking, the woman struck Xiao Chengfeng with her palm. Xiao Chengfeng felt a gentle true essence lifting him up, and then he was pushed out of the palace.
Xiao Chengfeng stood outside the palace, gazing blankly at this extraordinary scene, where countless butterflies surrounded the body of the Red Lotus Fairy, gently lifting her into the air. Countless lonely flowers bloomed in an instant.
The arrogant hand suddenly tightened its grip, and its owner—a richly dressed young man in green—shouted loudly: "Little beggar, do you dare to be rude in front of this young master?" Surrounding him were seven or eight attendants who, at the command of the young man in green, encircled the destitute youth. With just a light throw, the destitute youth felt as if his entire body had fallen apart, collapsing to the ground in excruciating pain
The young man looked at the woman in disbelief, his expression gradually shifting from astonishment to admiration. At that moment, he was completely convinced that the woman before him was a celestial being. It was laughable that just moments ago he had harbored doubts about encountering a deceitful person and had even contemplated escaping while she was distracted. Now, he felt an overwhelming sense of shame and proceeded to share his innermost thoughts with her in full detail. As he spoke, his face was filled with sincerity. He felt an overwhelming sense of shame and proceeded to share his innermost thoughts with her in full detail. As he spoke, his face was filled with sincerity
Where does the delicate snow-like skin come from? A captivating maiden, enchanting and graceful, gazes back at the myriad paths of dust and time. In the mirror, spring fades as snow flutters by the window; fragrant carriages and scents fill the sleeves, while the lights of the building dim in her presence.
Suddenly, he felt as if his entire body was on fire, as countless waves of heat emanated from the inner elixir, almost evaporating him entirely. Xiao Chengfeng's consciousness gradually became hazy, but suddenly, a surge of true essence erupted from his dantian, which was unmistakably the vital energy obtained from the recently cultivated Red Powder Heart Method. This true essence coursed through his body, and wherever it went, the heat released by the Purple Dragon Inner Elixir gently merged with the true essence.