No. 4 Qin Mu's speculation

Looking into those pairs of pitch-black eyes, Qi Feng immediately felt a tingling sensation on his scalp, and cold sweat began to pour down.

I understand your current feelings, but you are well aware of what kind of person I am. I do not wish to say much more; I will only say this: this matter was not caused by me. Having said that, Zhang Yunting flicked his sleeve and turned to leave, for he was truly very saddened today

He violated the rules of the gate and was expelled from the mountain gate said Yan Qing

But now it is too late to say anything. He can only try his best to alleviate Qin Mu's estrangement towards Zhang Yunting, saying: "Disciple, you have misunderstood your senior brother. Senior brother would not do such a thing. We have discussed this privately, and if Qi Feng cannot make a breakthrough in his cultivation after six months, we will exercise the rights of the elders to keep him. Tell me, if senior brother truly intended to harm Qi Feng, would he say such a thing?"

In a sword chamber of the Qinglian Sword Sect, a woman dressed in white sits within, her eyes slightly closed, her face extraordinarily beautiful, with features exquisite and devoid of any blemish

However, this cannot be blamed on him, after all, he did not expect that Qi Feng was so important to Qin Mu

Upon thinking of this, his eyes lit up, and then he left the lakeside to search for something suitable for carrying weight

Moreover, the more times the limit is broken in a single instance, the greater the amount of sword essence generated

"Violation of the gate rules?" Qin Muman expressed disbelief, saying: "Impossible, I made a pact with my junior brother Feng to let him cultivate diligently so that he can advance to the outer sect in the future. How could he possibly violate the gate rules? I refuse to believe it."

Upon hearing this, Qin Mu also realized that she might have misunderstood Zhang Yunting, but at this moment, she could not concern herself with that. What she needed to do now was to find her brother Feng as soon as possible

Speaking of which, this matter is also partly my own fault. If I had been able to detect Yun Kong's intentions earlier and intervened to stop it, Qi Feng might have been able to stay, and Qin Mu would not have been so agitated.

However, it is not to say that all treasures are like this; there are still some that shine brightly...

However, the number of cells in the human body is likely in the millions, and such a vast undertaking would require a considerable amount of time to complete

"Has he descended the mountain? It hasn't even been three years yet, why must he descend?" Qin Mu questioned anxiously.

Continuing like this is not a solution! Qi Feng felt a bit anxious; at the current pace, even after another one hundred years, he might not be able to master the first level, let alone leave this place

"Master Uncle, I hope you can investigate this matter thoroughly and restore justice for Feng Di," Qin Mu said

If Qi Feng encounters any danger, she will never be able to forgive herself under any circumstances

"You, you, you..." Zhang Yunting did not expect that Qin Mu would actually suspect him because of a young man, which made him feel a surge of anger, leaving him speechless for quite some time

However, Qin Mu has directly reached the late stage of spiritual transformation, which can undoubtedly be regarded as unprecedented and unparalleled.

Among his five disciples, he favored Qin Mu the most, even investing all his efforts in her. However, what he did could not compare to that of a mediocre fool, which made him very sad

Subsequently, he noticed that among these skeletons were mixed objects of other colors, and upon closer inspection, he found that they were indeed some magical artifacts

At this moment, she felt an ominous premonition, and her mood became increasingly unsettled. Moreover, the longer time dragged on, the more anxious she became, as if Qi Feng had truly encountered some danger.

At this moment, both he and Yan Qing revealed a hint of concern in their eyes, as if they could discern the reason for her sudden emergence from seclusion. He inquired, "Disciple, you have not yet broken through to the Celestial Realm, why have you come out of seclusion early?"

"Impossible, impossible, I know better than anyone what kind of person Feng Di is; he would never do such a thing. Moreover, the value of the water flow is considerable, something that Feng Di could never afford..." At this point, Qin Mu's expression suddenly changed as he looked at Zhang Yunting and said, "Master, is it that you do not want Feng Di to stay, so you are deliberately framing him?"

You said! '' Yan Qing said

What they did not anticipate was that a single breeze from Qi nearly created a rift between Qin Mu and them, something they could not have imagined even in their dreams

The sword veins are akin to the meridians within the human body; however, the meridians are innate, and during cultivation, one only needs to mobilize the true energy to open them.

That works! Yan Qing nodded. Although Qin Mu's response was unexpected, it was also within reason. Now, he regretted even more not having protected Qi Feng well before.

Her countenance was devoid of joy or sorrow, exceptionally serene, with a hint of nobility between her brows, as if she were a celestial fairy from the heavenly realm, untouched by the slightest trace of the mortal world

However, he did not inform her about the destruction of Qi Feng's dantian, as he was well aware of the girl's temperament. If she were to learn that Qi Feng's dantian had been damaged, the situation could very likely spiral beyond their control

This is true. While he was overseeing the medicinal herb garden in Shaoyang, he caused all the herbs in the garden to wither by manipulating the water flow. The evidence is conclusive, which is why he was expelled from the mountain gate. Zhang Yunting knew that this matter could not be concealed, so he simply told her the entire story from beginning to end, to prevent her from overthinking.

The function of these sword elements is quite remarkable; they can be used to construct channels between various cells within the body, which are referred to as sword meridians

Qi Feng has been in this canyon for a week. When he is hungry, he catches fish from the lake; when he is thirsty, he drinks directly from the lake. The remaining time is entirely devoted to practicing the "Ancient Sword Classic".

Because less than 500 meters away from the lakeside, there was a layer of withered white bones piled on the ground, which from a distance resembled a white carpet spread out on the ground

The generated sword essence is only sufficient to establish two sword veins between cells, which is negligible compared to the tens of millions of cells in the entire body

Then looking at Yan Qing, he said: "Master Uncle, I would like to ask you for a favor, and I hope you can agree to it"

Zhang Yunting is also a middle-aged man, significantly older than Yan Qing, with graying temples, dressed in a white robe, and his bright eyes seem capable of seeing through everything in the world

At this moment, he realized that this canyon was actually vibrant with life, with patches of forest not far away, adding a touch of vitality to the canyon

You can rest assured about this; I have already begun the investigation. However, for now, you should go and see your senior brother and sincerely apologize to him. What you just said was indeed... quite inappropriate

On this day, Qi Feng did not engage in cultivation, but rather in contemplation. As the saying goes, sharpening the axe does not delay the work of cutting wood. He believed that as long as he found a good method, its effectiveness would far surpass that of such blind cultivation.

However, he was startled by the scene before him after only a short distance.

Qi Feng spent an entire week, exhausting himself to the point of near collapse every day, yet each time he could only reach his limit once.

The "Ancient Sword Canon" describes that at the moment when the body breaks through its limits, a special kind of energy is generated, referred to here as Sword Origin

However, these magical treasures no longer possess their former grandeur and have become dilapidated. Clearly, these treasures cannot withstand the erosion of time and have turned into a pile of scrap metal

After a pause, Yan Qing continued: "Moreover, during the time you were in seclusion, your senior brother did not go anywhere; he has been here guarding you and protecting you. I have never seen him treat any disciple as well as he treats you."

However, this sword vein must be forcibly established, and these sword veins are the foundation and essence of cultivating the "Ancient Sword Classic". Without them, it is impossible to engage in higher-level cultivation.

The most important thing is that the limits of a person are not so easily reached

There is no other way; this is his only opportunity to go out. Although he is uncertain whether his guess is correct, he can only give it a try

"Wait for me to bring back my brother Feng, and I will go to apologize to my master." Qin Mu shook her head; although she also felt sorry for Zhang Yunting, she was more concerned about her brother Qi Feng.

It is known that, for an average cultivator, reaching the Condensation Stage within a maximum of two and a half years is quite commendable. Even for those with somewhat better innate talent, they can at most reach the mid or late stages of the Condensation Stage.

This is the first time Qi Feng has left the lakeside to explore the canyon since his arrival, as he had previously focused all his thoughts on cultivation and had not paid much attention to the surrounding circumstances

The reason they indulge Qin Mu to such an extent is entirely due to his astonishing talent. It is worth noting that he joined the Qinglian Sword Sect at the same time as Qi Feng, and it has only been two and a half years since then.

... ...

Thus, I hurriedly walked out, wanting to see whether this was merely my illusion or if there was indeed something to it

The first level of cultivation in the "Ancient Sword Classic" is extremely difficult; to put it simply, it involves continuously training one's physique to enable the body to constantly break through its limits

Suddenly, her long eyelashes fluttered, and she opened her eyes wide, revealing a hint of concern in her gaze

Her skin is very fair, and coupled with her jet-black hair, it accentuates her pristine and flawless appearance

Yan Qing also did not expect that Qin Mu would suspect Zhang Yunting, however, this indicates that Qi Feng holds a much more significant position in Qin Mu's heart than they had imagined

Having made up his mind, his expression slightly improved.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck his mind, and he said: "That's right, I can train with weights; this way, I can quickly reach my limits and save a significant amount of time"

Therefore, both Zhang Yunting and Yan Qing have high hopes for her

Suddenly, he seemed to realize something, his expression changing drastically: "These people cannot be like me, all of them having accidentally entered the canyon, only to die here in the end, right?"

Isn't it so? The value of the Water Flow Dew is clear to everyone. I, Feng Di, am merely an outer disciple. Although I have given him some spirit stones, it is simply not enough to purchase the Water Flow Dew! Moreover, you have repeatedly urged me to sever my ties with Feng Di. I ask, besides you, who else could it be?

Thinking of this, his heart grew increasingly fearful

Zhang Yunting was taken aback for a moment, then exchanged a glance with Yan Qing, who also shrugged helplessly. Subsequently, Yan Qing stopped Qin Mu and said: "Disciple, you need not go; your younger brother has already descended the mountain."

Therefore, his progress is exceedingly slow, and it can even be said that there is not much difference compared to a week ago

No, I cannot die here. I must master this ancient sword technique and then leave this cursed place. Even if I have to die, it must be outside.

Suddenly, she rose and left the sword room. Just as she opened the door, two men appeared at the entrance: her master Zhang Yunting and Yan Qing.

I sense that my brother Feng is in danger, and my emotions cannot be calmed... Master, I must go check on my brother Feng, and then I will enter seclusion.

He does not wish to die in this desolate place; if he were to truly die here, he would become like the bones scattered around, forgotten by people.

Qi Feng has just reached the mid-stage of Qi Gathering, while Qin Mu has already attained the late stage of Spirit Transformation