326: Divine power

"Realm, Cultivation Techniques—none of these matter anymore."

Feng Ming stood up, his tone urgent. "Liangzhou City is no longer peaceful, and that evil cultivator's goal is unclear. Since he dared to kill people from the Jiang Mansion, he might target those close to me next."

"I must arrange for Shuwan, Big Brother, and the others to leave as soon as possible. The sooner they go, the safer they'll be!"

Jiang Qinghe heard this and immediately stood up, saying, "In that case, I will go arrange for a fast boat. Taking the water route is the most discreet way to avoid the eyes and ears in the city."

"Don't worry, the Jiang Family guards will escort them in secret to ensure they leave the city safely."

"Thank you, Old Master." Feng Ming cupped his hands, his heart settling slightly, though he still didn't dare relax. That evil cultivator was hiding in the shadows like a venomous snake, ready to strike at any moment.

He had to settle his family as quickly as possible and then turn back to deal with this Evil Shadow from Yin Feng Valley.

The night in Liangzhou City felt somewhat more somber than the day.

He had already sent away Jiang Shuwan, Feng Mian, and the others during the day.

He also bid farewell to Madam Hua, Lu An'an, and Hua Dieer one by one.

When Feng Ming returned to the Inn, only a few lonely lanterns remained in the courtyard. As the wind blew, the shadows of the lamps flickered, making the place feel even more deserted.

Now, only the reliable and meticulous Feng Da and the quirky, unpredictable Lu Qianqian remained by his side.

Feng Ming stood in the courtyard, gazing at the stars gradually sinking toward the horizon, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing the Storage Pouch at his waist.

Inside was the warm jade Jiang Shuwan had pressed into his hand before leaving, still carrying the warmth of her fingertips.

He sighed softly and turned back to his room.

Feng Da was already waiting at the door. Seeing him return, he bowed and said, "Young Master, Miss Lu's side has been settled, but... she seems a bit unhappy."

Feng Ming raised an eyebrow. "Unhappy? Why?"

"Perhaps... perhaps she's reluctant to see Madam Hua and the others go?" Feng Da said vaguely. He didn't dare say that Lu Qianqian was sulking because Feng Ming was going into seclusion and couldn't talk to her.

Feng Ming didn't think much of it, only saying, "She has a flighty personality; she'll be fine in a while."

"Go guard the courtyard gate. I'm going into seclusion tonight. For the next hour, no one is allowed to disturb me."

"Yes." Feng Da complied and withdrew.

Feng Ming closed the door and took out the enlightenment tea from his Storage Pouch.

This enlightenment tea was obtained before entering the Trial Grounds, but since it wouldn't have been very effective at that time, Feng Ming hadn't entered Starry Sky Enlightenment.

Now was a good opportunity.

Feng Ming originally planned to go into seclusion alone, but on second thought, that girl Lu Qianqian was quite quirky. If he let Feng Da act as his Protector, given Feng Da's personality, he might not be able to stop her from barging in.

Instead of that, it would be better to directly ask Lu Qianqian to help protect him. That way, she would understand the importance of the situation and wouldn't disturb him at will.

Thinking of this, Feng Ming stood up and knocked on Lu Qianqian's door.

"Who is it?" Lu Qianqian's muffled voice came from inside the room.

"It's me," Feng Ming said.

The door opened with a creak. Lu Qianqian leaned against the doorframe with a slightly aggrieved face and glanced at him. "What is it?"

"I'm going into seclusion tonight and want to ask you to help protect me for an hour. How about it?" Feng Ming's tone was calm, carrying a hint of consultation.

Lu Qianqian's eyes lit up, and her previous grievance vanished instantly. She nodded hurriedly. "Sure, sure! Leave it to me!"

She was just worrying about having no company, and Feng Ming's request for her to protect him was like a pillow being offered just as she was getting sleepy.

Seeing her agree so readily, Feng Ming chuckled inwardly. As expected, the right remedy for the right person was the way to go.

He said, "Let's do it in your room; just open the window. In a moment, my Divine Sense will enter the starry sky. You just need to stay in the room and not let anyone in, nor are you allowed to disturb me."

"Don't worry! I'll guard it strictly!" Lu Qianqian guaranteed, patting her chest, a hint of mischief flashing in her eyes.

Guarding Feng Ming during his seclusion meant spending an hour alone with him, didn't it? This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Feng Ming didn't notice her little scheme. He walked into the room, chose a seat by the window, and pushed it open.

The night wind blew in with a hint of chill. The starlight from the sky spilled into the room and fell upon him, adding a touch of Immortal Qi.

"I'm starting." After saying this, Feng Ming drank the enlightenment tea in one gulp. A cool medicinal power instantly swept through his body, and his Divine Sense drifted out of his body uncontrollably, falling into a vast and boundless starry sky.

Lu Qianqian sat on the edge of the bed, watching Feng Ming's profile as he sat in meditation with his eyes closed. Her heart couldn't help but beat a little faster.

His profile was well-defined, with a high bridge of the nose and a clear lip line. Usually, he was somewhat distant, but now, as he meditated in enlightenment, he seemed a bit softer.

She couldn't help but lean in closer, her nose almost touching his shoulder. She could smell the faint medicinal fragrance and the crisp scent on him.

Lu Qianqian's cheeks flushed. She hurriedly backed away and covered her burning face, inwardly scolding herself for being so useless. It was just a glance, so why was she so nervous?

But then she thought back to the Liangzhou Trial, when that fellow Zhang Bai had been relentlessly persistent, making her depressed for a long time. At that time, she had secretly made up her mind that once the Trial was over, she must be with Feng Ming openly to avoid any future entanglements.

But now that the moment had arrived, she was struggling again. As a girl, she couldn't exactly throw herself at him, could she? She had to maintain some reserve!

But right now, with the two of them in the same room and Feng Ming in seclusion, such an opportunity for solitude would likely be hard to come by again.

After receiving their titles in the Imperial Capital, who knew where the two of them would be assigned? Wouldn't it be a pity if they missed out now?

Thinking of this, Lu Qianqian gritted her teeth and decided to take a chance for herself!

She stood up quietly, walked to the door, opened a crack, and whispered to Feng Da outside, "Feng Da, go guard the courtyard first. I'll be enough here. I'll call you if anything happens."

Feng Da was stunned for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, Miss Lu, please instruct me at any time if you need anything."

Although he found it strange, he didn't dare ask more and turned to withdraw to the courtyard.

Lu Qianqian closed the door, locked it, and then quickly ran behind the screen. She swiftly shed her clothes and changed into a sexy lace nightgown she had specially prepared.

The nightgown was pale pink and as thin as a cicada's wing, outlining her exquisite figure. A section of her fair, slender thigh was exposed beneath the hem, looking exceptionally enticing.

She checked herself in the bronze mirror and nodded with satisfaction. After smoothing her hair, she lay on the bed, deliberately turning on her side to reveal a long, fair leg. She stared at Feng Ming without blinking, waiting for him to emerge from seclusion.

Meanwhile, in the starry sky, Feng Ming was immersed in the state of enlightenment.

His Divine Sense roamed the starry sky, surrounded by endless stars. He had already entered the Mahayana Realm, and the Way of the Sword, Way of Divine Sense, and Way of Thunder, which had previously been stuck in the Selflessness Realm, finally had the possibility of breaking through to the Unity Realm.

After a moment's thought, Feng Ming chose to first comprehend the Way of Divine Sense.

Divine Sense is the foundation of all Daos. With a powerful Divine Sense, comprehending other Daos would naturally yield twice the result with half the effort.

As he focused his comprehension, his body radiated brilliant golden light, and his aura rose steadily.

The power of the stars in the starry sky flowed continuously into his Divine Sense, nourishing his Divine Soul and making his power of Divine Sense stronger and stronger.