248: Chapter 248 Potential Talent

In the following days, Gao Feng thoroughly entered a state of bitter cultivation.

Every day, he soaked himself in a bathtub diluted with spiritual spring water, frantically operating the Nine Revolutions Profound Body Art, absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and tempering his Physical Body.

When hungry, he would eat a spiritual rhyme fruit.

When tired, he would meditate in the spiritual spring water to recover.

His cultivation level was rising at a terrifying speed.

Body Refining Fourth Layer Middle Stage...

Body Refining Fourth Layer Late Stage...

Body Refining Fourth Layer Peak!

In just half a month, his cultivation had reached the Peak of the Body Refining Fourth Layer, only a step away from breaking through to the Body Refining Fifth Layer!

Moreover, the strength of his Physical Body had undergone a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering change!

If he was previously a piece of tempered steel, then he was now a super alloy infused with various rare metals!

One day, just as Gao Feng was immersed in cultivation, the Restriction of his Immortal Cave was triggered.

Gao Feng opened his eyes and somewhat puzzledly opened the door to the Immortal Cave.

He saw a stern-faced middle-aged steward standing outside the door.

"Are you Gao Feng?" the steward looked him up and down and asked straightforwardly.

"This Disciple is," Gao Feng answered respectfully.

"I am Steward Zhang from the Inner Sect Logistics Hall, ordered to come and inspect the cultivation progress of the newly promoted Disciples." As Steward Zhang spoke, he imperceptibly swept his Divine Sense over Gao Feng.

With this sweep, a look of undisguised astonishment immediately appeared on his face!

Qi Refining Fourth Layer Peak!

Moreover, this kid's Physical Body energy and blood were so vigorous, and his tendons and bones were so tough, that they were actually a few points stronger than many Body Refining Cultivators at the Qi Refining Fourth or Fifth Layer!

How long has it been?

Half a month!

In half a month, not only did he break through from a Mortal who couldn't channel Qi into his body to the Peak of the Body Refining Fourth Layer, but he also tempered his Physical Body to such a degree?!

This... what kind of monster is this?!

"Not bad." Steward Zhang retracted his Divine Sense, and a rare look of approval appeared on his stern face. "Your progress is very fast, even exceeding my expectations. Cultivate well and do not waste your talent."

After speaking, he turned and left, but in the moment he turned, he silently recorded the two words "Gao Feng" on his Jade Slip.

A moldable talent!

This was his evaluation of Gao Feng.

After seeing Steward Zhang off, Gao Feng's heart felt not the slightest joy, but was instead filled with gravity.

Because, just as he was preparing to charge towards the Qi Refining Second Layer and operate the second revolution method of the Nine Revolutions Profound Body Art, he discovered a fatal problem.

As his Physical Body continuously grew stronger, some subtle, impurity-like blockages began to appear in his Meridians!

He consulted the Cultivation Technique Jade Slip and realized that this was because the strength of his Physical Body had increased too quickly, while the toughness of his Meridians had not kept up, causing some sediment to form during the circulation of Spiritual Qi.

If left unchecked, these blockages would increase, eventually leading to the complete necrosis of his Meridians and Qi Deviation!

The only way to solve this problem was to take a Medicinal Pill called "body tempering pill"!

The body tempering pill could cleanse the Meridians, remove Impurities, and enhance the toughness of the Meridians; it was an essential auxiliary Medicinal Pill for all Body Cultivators during the cultivation process.

However, when Gao Feng went to the Pill Hall to ask about the price of this body tempering pill, he was startled by the exorbitant price.

A single Low Grade body tempering pill actually required fifty contribution points!

And now, the one hundred and thirty-plus contribution points in his waist token, after exchanging for the Cultivation Technique, were left with only a pitiful dozen or so!

"It seems I have to go accept missions again."

Gao Feng sighed helplessly.

Cultivation was indeed a money-burning affair.

He did not hesitate any longer and immediately turned to walk towards the familiar Mission Hall.

This time, he would no longer accept those small, trivial missions.

He wanted to use this brand-new strength of his to challenge those higher-difficulty missions, which also meant higher returns!

The Inner Sect Mission Hall appeared more solemn and majestic than the Outer Sect's.

The Disciples coming and going were in a hurry, and everyone exuded a powerful Aura; the weakest among them were at the Qi Refining Fourth or Fifth Layer.

Gao Feng's arrival did not attract much attention.

He walked straight to the much larger Mission Jade Wall, his gaze like lightning, quickly sweeping over the dazzling array of missions on it.

"Explore the Ten Thousand Snake Cave, search for 'Snake Saliva Grass', reward 100 contribution points."

"Go to the Hundred Beast Mountain Range, hunt the Second Order Yao Beast 'Diamond Ape', reward 150 contribution points, it is recommended to form a team of three or more."

"Escort the Sect merchant caravan to Tianfeng City, reward 200 contribution points, requires Qi Refining Sixth Layer or higher cultivation."

Inner Sect missions, whether in difficulty or reward, were far beyond what the Outer Sect could compare to.

Gao Feng's gaze finally rested on one of the missions.

"Hunt the Third Order Yao Beast 'Green-Eyed Wolf', each inner core can be exchanged for 80 contribution points, no upper limit."

Green-Eyed Wolf!

This was a type of Third Order Yao Beast known for its speed and cunning, equivalent to a human Cultivator at the Qi Refining Fifth to Sixth Layer. They were good at sneak attacks, moved like the wind, and were extremely troublesome to deal with.

But likewise, their inner cores were also quite valuable.

Eighty contribution points!

For Gao Feng, who urgently needed contribution points to exchange for the body tempering pill, this was undoubtedly the best choice!

His current cultivation had reached the Peak of the Body Refining Fourth Layer, and his Physical Body strength was comparable to a Cultivator at the Qi Refining Fifth or Sixth Layer.

Coupled with his battle consciousness that far exceeded ordinary people, as well as various trump cards, he was confident that dealing with a Third Order Green-Eyed Wolf should not be a problem.

"This is it!"

Gao Feng did not hesitate in the slightest, extending his finger to accept this mission.

However, just as his finger was about to touch the Mission Jade Wall, a soft little hand gently pressed against his.

"Gao Feng? You're here to accept missions too?"

A familiar and pleasantly surprised voice sounded in his ear.

Gao Feng turned back and saw Tianxin standing prettily behind him, her pair of bright, big eyes smiling like two crescent moons.

After not seeing her for a few months, the young girl had grown even more graceful, and the Aura on her body had become even more profound.

Qi Refining Level Five!

A flash of surprise appeared in Gao Feng's eyes.

It seemed that after becoming the Elder's Named Disciple, Tianxin's cultivation speed was also advancing by leaps and bounds.

"Tianxin? Why did you also come to the Inner Sect?" Gao Feng asked somewhat surprised.

"I came to find you!" Tianxin shook an exquisite Storage Pouch in her hand and said triumphantly, "Elder Qingxuan said that I am improving very fast and specially permitted me to come to the Inner Sect Mission Hall to accept some high-level missions to gain experience. I just saw this Green-Eyed Wolf hunting mission and was worried about not finding a suitable companion, but I didn't expect to run into you! What a coincidence!"

"You also want to accept this mission?"

"Yes!" Tianxin nodded and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I have been researching a new type of Talisman recently and need the tough fur of the Green-Eyed Wolf as a material. But that guy's speed is too fast, and I can't catch it on my own."

As she spoke, she looked at Gao Feng with expectant eyes: "Gao Feng, shall we cooperate again? Like before, the mission rewards and inner cores will go to you; I only want their fur, how about it?"

"I couldn't ask for more," Gao Feng smiled slightly.

With Tianxin, a powerful Talisman Cultivator, as backup, the certainty of hunting the Green-Eyed Wolf would undoubtedly be much greater.

The two hit it off immediately and together accepted the mission at the Mission Hall.

...

Dao Hu Mountain, central region.

The trees here were becoming increasingly dense and tall, blotting out the sky and sun, and a damp and dangerous Aura permeated the forest.

From time to time, the roars of Yao Beasts could be heard from afar, making one's hair stand on end.

"According to the map, the rock forest ahead is the area where Green-Eyed Wolves often appear," Tianxin whispered to Gao Feng while holding an animal skin map.

"Mm, be careful; these guys are best at sneak attacks."

Gao Feng nodded. His Divine Sense had long been spread out, vigilantly probing for any movement in the surroundings.

His perception, strengthened countless times by the spiritual spring water, was sharper than the most precise radar.

The two lightened their footsteps, like two experienced hunters, slowly creeping towards the rock forest.

Just as they had stepped into the edge of the rock forest, Gao Feng's steps suddenly paused!

"There is something!"

He abruptly pulled Tianxin behind him to protect her, his sharp eyes staring fixedly behind a boulder to the front left!

There, it was silent and appeared to have nothing unusual.

But Gao Feng clearly felt a faint, yet violent and bloodthirsty murderous intent quietly permeating from behind that boulder!

"Where?" Tianxin asked nervously.

"Front left, behind that rock with the most moss," Gao Feng lowered his voice and said quickly, "Later, I will lure it out; you get the Talisman ready!"

"Okay!"

Tianxin immediately understood, her little hand already silently reaching into her Talisman pouch.

Gao Feng took a deep breath and stomped his foot heavily!

His entire body, like a cannonball, charged towards that boulder!

"Roar!"

Just as he was about to rush to the front of the boulder, a green afterimage suddenly darted out from behind it!

It was a giant wolf with a robust build, covered in green fur, with eyes like two emerald gemstones!

It was precisely the Third Order Yao Beast—Green-Eyed Wolf!

It opened its bloody mouth, revealing fangs as sharp as daggers, and with a foul wind, bit fiercely towards Gao Feng's throat!

What fast speed!

Gao Feng's pupils constricted sharply!

The speed of this Green-Eyed Wolf was actually faster than the former Outer Sect Genius Chen Feng!

But he was no longer the Gao Feng who could only passively take a beating!

Facing this fatal blow, Gao Feng did not retreat but advanced, letting out a low shout!

His fist, which had long been ready, was wrapped in a layer of faint golden light, carrying an unstoppable and domineering Aura as it fiercely met the attack!

Nine Revolutions Profound Body Art!

Bang!

A dull, loud noise!

Fist and wolf snout collided solidly together!