150: Another King Wu is born

Early the next morning, Qin Feng contacted Pavilion Master Yue Long, who was far away at the headquarters, through the Hundred Flowers Pavilion's internal Communication Array.

Within the light screen of the array, Pavilion Master Yue Long's figure slowly emerged. She looked at Qin Feng with a hint of inquiry in her eyes. Clearly, she knew Qin Feng would not use emergency communications without reason.

"Pavilion Master." Qin Feng's expression was solemn as he got straight to the point. "This subordinate wishes to exchange all contributions from West Lake City for one item."

Pavilion Master Yue Long raised an eyebrow slightly. "What item? Feel free to speak. Your achievements have already been recorded by the headquarters, and the rewards will be issued in a few days."

"king breaking pill."

On the other side of the light screen, Pavilion Master Yue Long was clearly stunned for a moment, her elegant brows furrowing slightly. "king breaking pill? This pill is precious; even in the headquarters' inventory, there are not many. You have already advanced to Martial King, so what use do you have for this pill?" She then thought of something. "Is it for that... Blood-Filled Tower girl by your side?"

"Yes, Ji Ruxue," Qin Feng admitted frankly. "She has already reached Peak Grand Martial Master and is the 'Vermilion Bird position' I selected for the Four Symbols Battle Array. I need her to Breakthrough as soon as possible."

Pavilion Master Yue Long fell silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the decision. Qin Feng's contribution this time was indeed immense, enough to exchange for one king breaking pill, but this pill was equally important for nurturing Core Disciples.

"Are you sure you want to exchange all your contributions for this pill?" Pavilion Master Yue Long confirmed. "These contributions could have originally exchanged for an Earth Rank Martial Skill or cultivation resources of equal value for you."

"I am sure." Qin Feng did not hesitate. "Martial Skill resources can be found again, but a trustworthy partner is even more hard to come by. Moreover, Ji Ruxue's Heart-Nature is worth my investment."

Hearing the word "partner," a flicker of imperceptible admiration flashed in Pavilion Master Yue Long's eyes. She appreciated juniors who valued friendship and had such boldness.

"Very well." She nodded slightly. "It just so happens that the last king breaking pill remains in the headquarters' inventory, so I shall give it to you. Within three days, a messenger will deliver it to the West Lake City branch."

"Thank you, Pavilion Master!" A weight lifted from Qin Feng's heart, and he bowed solemnly.

"Tell her to Cultivate well and not to fail this Spirit Pill, much less fail your intentions." Pavilion Master Yue Long gave him a meaningful look before the light and shadow slowly dissipated.

Three days later, a purple Medicinal Pill the size of a Dragon's eye, emitting a misty Spiritual Qi, was presented in a Cold Jade Box. It was personally delivered to Qin Feng at the Green Bamboo Courtyard by a messenger from the Hundred Flowers Pavilion headquarters.

The surface of the pill had faint cloud patterns with energy flowing within; it was precisely the miraculous pill that could help a Grand Martial Master break through the King Realm barrier—the king breaking pill!

Qin Feng did not delay and went straight to Ji Ruxue's room with the Cold Jade Box.

Ji Ruxue opened the door and saw the jade box in Qin Feng's hand. Sensing the faint, strange medicinal power emanating from it, her frost-covered face was instantly filled with an expression of disbelief.

"This... this is..."

"king breaking pill." Qin Feng handed the jade box to her, his tone calm. "I promised you, within a month."

Ji Ruxue reached out with a trembling hand, took the Cold Jade Box, and opened a small crack. The thick fragrance of the pill, accompanied by surging energy, instantly overflowed, causing the True Qi throughout her body to become restless. It was real! And of excellent quality!

She suddenly looked up at Qin Feng, emotions swirling in her beautiful eyes—shock, gratitude, and an even more indescribable complexity. She had thought Qin Feng would only try to find clues or Materials, but she never expected that within three days, he would place the finished Medicinal Pill directly in front of her! What a massive price must have been paid for this?

"You... how did you..." Her voice was somewhat dry.

"I exchanged it using some merits." Qin Feng spoke nonchalantly, as if he had just bought a stick of candied haws with spare change. "Don't overthink it; hurry and enter seclusion. I and Xiao Chun will wait for you to come out."

He made no conditions, sought no credit, but simply stated the facts calmly and left the choice entirely to her.

Ji Ruxue tightly gripped the Cold Jade Box in her hand. The icy touch seemed to carry a scorching temperature that burned all the way to the bottom of her heart. Having grown up in the Blood-Filled Tower, she was used to intrigue and the exchange of interests. When had anyone ever sacrificed so much for her without regard for the cost? Just for the promise of being "partners"?

She watched Qin Feng's retreating back. It wasn't particularly broad, but at this moment, it seemed as if it could support the entire sky.

She took a deep breath, suppressing all her emotions into her heart, which transformed into just two words, soft yet incredibly firm:

"Wait for me."

After saying that, she resolutely turned back into her room and activated the seclusion Restriction. This time, it was success or death!

...As Ji Ruxue began her seclusion, Qin Feng also completely entered the System's freezing period. No new intelligence refreshed daily, and the world seemed much quieter. However, he did not feel empty; instead, he had a sense of fulfillment with a clear goal.

During the day, he spent most of his time accompanying Xiao Chun.

West Lake City was known as "Paradise on Earth." The two were like an ordinary brother and sister, or a young boy and girl experiencing their first feelings of affection, lingering between the prosperity and tranquility of this water city.

They strolled through Dawn on the Su Causeway, watching the weeping willows brush the water and the mist-shrouded painted boats. They climbed the Leifeng Pagoda and looked as far as the eye could see, taking in all Ten Scenes of West Lake. They also traversed the bustling Hefang Street, tasting Dingsheng Cake, Longjing Shrimp, and west lake vinegar fish. Xiao Chun was full of praise for the Venison Buns from Baiyue Pavilion, buying several every time.

Qin Feng would patiently explain the local customs to Xiao Chun, guiding her to observe all aspects of the world. Xiao Chun's Myriad Medicine Body was acutely sensitive to the Spiritual Qi of plants and trees. Occasionally, in some inconspicuous corner, she would discover an unidentified rare herb, causing her to jump for joy.

These mundane daily routines were like gentle spring water, washing away the soul that had become slightly weary from successive battles. Qin Feng could feel that the smile on Xiao Chun's face was becoming brighter and brighter, and his own heart, which had been racing on the path of martial arts, also became more calm and resilient amidst this worldly life.

At night, he concentrated on his Cultivation.

With no new Cultivation Technique, he repeatedly polished the first volume of the Daoist Primordial Chaos Art, tempering that breath of Primordial True Qi to become increasingly pure and solid, as if it were an extension of his own arm. His control over the power of the Early Stage Peak Martial King also approached Perfection through this day-after-day polishing.

The same was true for his sword techniques. Finger Sword Among Flowers and the Hundred Flowers Sword Technique were used with ease in his hands, and the transitions between Moves became more fluid and seamless. He no longer clung to fixed sword Moves but began to try to understand the "intent" behind them, especially the sharpness and vitality that resonated with his Sword Heart and Sword Bone.

Within the quiet room, the Sword Qi would sometimes bloom like a hundred flowers, dazzling and eye-catching; sometimes it would be like a breeze brushing the willows, leaving no trace; and sometimes it would condense into one, containing a determination to slash through everything.

Time quietly slipped away in this seemingly leisurely yet actually intense rhythm... Twenty-seven days later, at dusk.

Above the Green Bamboo Courtyard, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi suddenly fluctuated violently, converging frantically toward the quiet room where Ji Ruxue was in seclusion, like a hundred rivers returning to the sea!

A powerful aura suddenly erupted and soared into the sky! This aura carried a cold sharpness, like a dagger unsheathed in the dark night, yet it was far more heavy and majestic than before, filled with the pressure of a king!

It was not the floating and unstable aura of a Half-Step Martial King, but a truly solid and stable Martial King pressure!

"Success!" Qin Feng, who was in the courtyard guiding Xiao Chun in identifying medicinal Materials, had a gratified smile on his face.

"Sister Xue succeeded!" Xiao Chun also jumped up in excitement.

The stone door of the quiet room slowly opened.

A figure stepped out.

She was still in those black clothes, but her temperament was now completely different. The former Ji Ruxue was like a sharp blade hidden in a scabbard, its edge restrained yet unable to hide its killing intent. But now, she seemed to merge with the surrounding shadows, her aura as deep as a pool. Only those eyes were startlingly bright, like cold stars; with every glance, she possessed a sense of majesty and power that was truly captivating.

She had successfully broken through, not only advancing to Martial King but also taking this opportunity to bring the Moon Shadow Divine Art she cultivated to the Major Achievement stage!

"Congratulations, Sister Xue—"

"Congratulations, Sister Xue!" Qin Feng and Xiao Chun spoke at the same time.

Ji Ruxue's gaze first fell on Xiao Chun, her cold expression melting as she nodded slightly. Then, she looked at Qin Feng and moved lightly to stand before him.

She did not speak, but simply gave Qin Feng a solemn and deep bow.

This bow had nothing to do with agreements or transactions; it was a heartfelt thanks.

"Thank you for your king breaking pill." Her voice was still cold, but it had lost some of its aloofness and gained an indescribable solemnity.

Qin Feng reached out to support her, a sincere smile on his face. "We are partners; there's no need to be polite."

"Partners..." Ji Ruxue repeated softly, straightened up, and looked at Qin Feng. Within those icy eyes, something firm finally settled completely. From this moment on, the word "partner" held a brand new, heavy weight in her heart.

["Ding, Ji Ruxue's Favorability +10"]

["Current Favorability: Su Yuchun 120, Ji Ruxue 70"]