7: Divine Movement

Wen Han and Mu Qingxue, having only joined the Sect for half a year, were already forming factions and trying to provoke him. Their actions today were a challenge to his authority among his Fellow Brothers. If he didn't act today, the two would surely become even more arrogant in the future.

Speaking of the Disciples recruited by the Sect this time, there were two Geniuses. Lin Feng had long heard that one had a True Spiritual Root and the other an Exotic Spiritual Root. These two Genius Disciples were taken in by the Sect's Golden Core Ancestors as Disciples as soon as they entered the Sect. Meanwhile, their group of ordinary Utility Disciples didn't receive much attention in the Sect. For minor skirmishes, as long as no one died, the Sect wouldn't interfere too much. That's why Lin Feng took action today to teach these guys a lesson, carefully controlling the extent of his actions.

After dealing with the provocation from Wen Han and Mu Qingxue, Lin Feng returned to his residence with Xiong Hu and sternly told Xiong Hu: "Junior Brother Xiong, although I taught Wen Han, Mu Qingxue, and their followers a lesson today, it was only to deter them. These two will inevitably seek revenge in the future. Your Aptitude is already good, so you must Cultivate diligently from now on to avoid falling behind in Cultivation and being bullied by them. I, your Senior Brother, also need to Cultivate. You should go back now."

Lin Feng waved his hand, dismissing Xiong Hu. Xiong Hu, having heard Lin Feng's warning, nodded thoughtfully and solemnly agreed before returning to his own residence.

Seeing Xiong Hu leave, Lin Feng didn't Cultivate. Instead, he pondered over the day's events. Previously, Lin Feng had been solely focused on Cultivating and improving his Cultivation. Now, it seemed that simply Cultivating wasn't enough. Today, when he taught Wen Han and Mu Qingxue a lesson, Lin Feng had the advantage of being older than them and also possessed his past life's combat experience and memories. Relying on these to deal with ordinary people, his skills seemed decent, but for Cultivators, once they started practicing magical techniques, these skills would be completely useless.

Considering that both Wen Han and Mu Qingxue possessed True Spiritual Roots, while he had the upper hand against them this time, it would be hard to say in the future. Therefore, Lin Feng decided that not only would he Cultivate even more diligently in the future, but he would also make time to Cultivate a few magical techniques to protect himself.

Lin Feng had been in the Sect for a year and a half now. Apart from entrusting Wang Sitong to help him inquire about Ren Xiangyou of the Blood Demon Sect and giving him six Spirit Stones upon parting, he hadn't touched any of his other Spirit Stones. Now that he had gotten into a conflict with others, Lin Feng had no choice but to take out all his Spirit Stones and prepare to exchange them for two magical techniques at the Sect's Merit Law Pavilion.

Lin Feng had been in the Sect for so long but had never visited the Merit Law Pavilion. The books he had read before were borrowed from his Fellow Brothers in the Sect, mostly biographies and travelogues of Cultivators in the Cultivation World. These books could only enrich his experience and didn't require Spirit Stones to purchase within the Sect. However, Cultivation Techniques and magical techniques were different; these were the foundation of the Sect.

After completing his Cultivation and tasks for the day, Lin Feng woke up early the next day and went to the Merit Law Pavilion, preparing to purchase some magical techniques that Qi Refining Cultivators could practice.

When Lin Feng arrived at the Merit Law Pavilion, at the registration desk on the first floor, an elder lay on a recliner, eyes closed, seemingly asleep. Lin Feng lightly coughed, attempting to get the elder's attention. The elder didn't even lift his eyes, introducing himself nonchalantly.

"Go to the first floor to choose Cultivation Techniques or magical techniques. Qi Refining Cultivation Techniques for levels one to three cost ten Spirit Stones, levels four to six cost thirty, levels seven to nine cost forty, and a complete set is ninety with a discount. Each magical technique costs eight to twelve. Once you've chosen, come here to pay the Spirit Stones."

Upon hearing the elder's words, Lin Feng bowed slightly and entered the Merit Law Pavilion to make his selection. On the cabinets on the first floor of the Merit Law Pavilion, there were numerous Jade Slips, and on the cabinets next to the Jade Slips were written the names of Cultivation Techniques or magical techniques.

Lin Feng walked to the display cabinets and looked at several Jade Slips. He found that only the initial summaries of the Cultivation Techniques were visible, and the same applied to the magical techniques; the subsequent content was all under Restriction. While choosing Cultivation Techniques, Lin Feng glanced around the first floor of the Merit Law Pavilion. There were many Cultivators who came to the Merit Law Pavilion, and Lin Feng secretly observed those on the first floor. Most of them were outer Disciples, all looking down at the summaries on the Jade Slips, seemingly slowly choosing their preferred Cultivation Techniques or magical techniques.

After some selection, Lin Feng settled on two magical techniques here. One was an offensive magical technique called Fireball Technique. This technique was very suitable for low-level Qi Refining Cultivators. As a basic magical technique practiced by low-level Disciples, the Fireball Technique was highly practical. Not only could it be used to fend off enemies, but it was also an essential practical magical technique for daily life when traveling.

As for the second, it was the Swift Steps Technique. With this technique, one could be as light as a swallow and exceptionally agile when facing enemies. At the same time, this technique could also speed up travel, allowing the Cultivator to run three or four times faster, sharing a similar effect with the Light Body Technique. This technique was mainly used for long-distance assaults and was very practical.

Lin Feng was momentarily unsure how to choose, so he decided to take both magical techniques and go inquire about their value.

When Lin Feng brought both magical technique Jade Slips to the elder, he asked about the price of the two secret techniques.

"Senior, I have chosen the magical technique Jade Slips. Please advise on the price of these two magical technique Jade Slips."

The elder glanced at the magical techniques Lin Feng had chosen, then closed his eyes again to rest, lazily stating the price of the two Jade Slips from his recliner.

"Young man, you seem somewhat pleasing to my eyes. For these two magical techniques, the Fireball Technique, which is considered a compulsory technique for low-level Cultivators, will cost you eight Spirit Stones. The Swift Steps Technique will cost you ten Spirit Stones." With that, the elder closed his eyes again, lying lazily on the recliner.

At this moment, Lin Feng looked awkward, fumbling in his pocket. He sheepishly touched his pocket and tentatively asked the elder: "Senior, I only have twelve Spirit Stones on me. Would it be possible for me to learn it first, and then I'll pay you the rest when my stipend is sufficient in half a year? What do you think?"

The old man, seeing that Lin Feng actually proposed such a request to pay on credit, opened his eyes and looked at Lin Feng with a displeased expression. He waved his hand somewhat impatiently: "If you don't have Spirit Stones, why are you here to learn magical techniques? Young man, don't be so ambitious. Learn one first, and don't disturb my rest."

After speaking, the elder ignored Lin Feng and turned on his side, falling asleep again. Lin Feng looked at the two Jade Slips in his hand, deliberated, and finally chose the Swift Steps Technique. He then returned the Fireball Technique Jade Slip to a cabinet on the first floor of the Merit Law Pavilion, took the Swift Steps Technique Jade Slip, paid the Spirit Stones, and had the elder remove the Restriction.

The elder's Cultivation was unknown. He simply took the Jade Slip that Lin Feng handed over. With a flash of golden light from one hand, he touched the Swift Steps Technique Jade Slip, then tossed the Jade Slip in front of Lin Feng, telling him to take it and Cultivate.

Before Lin Feng left, the elder warned him that Cultivation Techniques and magical techniques within the Sect must not be spread without the Sect's permission. Otherwise, if discovered, light offenses would result in the abolition of Cultivation and expulsion from the Sect, while severe offenses would lead to being hunted down by the Sect. Of course, these situations usually applied to some of the Sect's powerful Cultivation Techniques and secret arts, but even ordinary magical techniques like the Swift Steps Technique should not be easily taught to others, so as not to invite unnecessary trouble.

After hearing the elder's explanation, Lin Feng respectfully bowed, bid farewell to the elder, and prepared to return to his residence to thoroughly study the Swift Steps Technique. The elder had only given him one month for this Jade Slip; after one month, it had to be returned to the Merit Law Pavilion.