151: Leaving West Lake City

The period of one month had concluded.

Inside the Quiet Room, Qin Feng immersed his mind into his Sea of Consciousness. The System light screen, which had been dormant for thirty full days, finally lit up again, emitting a familiar faint glow.

[Ding! Thirty days are up, the System has been activated!]

[The "Guaranteed Clue Intelligence" blue intelligence has been issued!]

[blue intelligence: The complete Lower Volume of the Daoist Primordial Chaos Art is currently stored in the secret room of the Scripture Pavilion of the Ascending Cloud Temple, located in the Imperial Capital of the Great Qian Dynasty. Obtaining it requires a specific Opportunity or Token. Forcing entry will trigger the Temple Protecting Grand Array.]

"Ascending Cloud Temple... Imperial Capital..." Qin Feng slowly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing within them. He muttered, "It seems I must make a trip to the Imperial Capital, no matter what."

The Imperial Capital is the center of power for the Great Qian Dynasty, where experts gather and hidden Masters reside. It is also the Foundation of the Bai Family, who took Su Yuetang away. Now, for the sake of the Lower Volume of the Daoist Primordial Chaos Art, it was time to go.

He walked out of the Quiet Room and called Ji Ruxue and Xiao Chun over.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over them. "I plan to head to the Imperial Capital. The journey ahead will likely not be peaceful. Are you two willing to accompany me?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruxue's icy eyes showed no ripple, as if she had long anticipated it. She was now a Martial King, her aura more condensed and cold. She merely nodded faintly. "You saved my life, and the king breaking pill was also your gift. Where you go, I naturally follow. The Imperial Capital... the Headquarters of the Blood-Filled Tower is also nearby. Perhaps it's time to settle some old scores." Her words were calm but carried a chilling Killing Intent.

Xiao Chun, on the other hand, looked excited and nodded vigorously. "Big Brother Qin, wherever you go, I go! The Imperial Capital must be huge and lively, and maybe there are more Medicinal Ingredients I haven't seen yet!" Her eyes were filled with curiosity and anticipation for the unknown world. Although she was currently a Mid-stage Grand Martial Master, and Combat Strength was not her forte, the potential of the Myriad Medicine Body and her Alchemy Skills were equally indispensable strengths for the team.

Seeing his two companions supporting him without hesitation, Qin Feng felt a warmth in his heart. With them, his trip to the Imperial Capital gained a few more layers of confidence.

"Good! Then we shall travel together!"

The next day, Qin Feng brought the two women to the Main Hall of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion Branch to bid farewell to Guild Master Zhao Mang.

When Zhao Mang heard that Qin Feng intended to go to the Imperial Capital, he was initially surprised, but then understood. He knew Qin Feng was no ordinary person; West Lake City, this pond, was ultimately too small.

"Younger Brother Qin has ambitions across the four directions, so I, this Older Brother, won't try to keep you." Zhao Mang patted Qin Feng's shoulder, his rugged face showing sincerity. "Be careful on this trip to the Imperial Capital! The waters there are deep, and the powers are deeply entrenched. The Hundred Flowers Pavilion also has a Branch in the Imperial Capital. If needed, you can use your Elder Token to seek assistance. The West Lake City Branch will always be your backing!"

"Thank you, Big Brother Zhao!" Qin Feng clasped his fists solemnly. Zhao Mang had looked after him greatly during this time, and he kept this friendship in his heart.

Afterward, Qin Feng made another trip to the Four Seas Merchant Guild to bid farewell to Jin Wuguan.

Jin Wuguan was even more direct. With a wave of his hand, he handed Qin Feng a VIP Crystal Card. "Young Friend Qin, the expenses for going to the Imperial Capital will be huge. This is a VIP Crystal Card from my Four Seas Merchant Guild. It can be used in major businesses across the Imperial Capital, with a limit of 200,000 Gold Coins. This Older Brother has just recovered, so this is all the money I have right now. Consider it a small Token of my regard. If you have any business dealings in the Imperial Capital in the future, just come find me, Jin!"

Qin Feng did not refuse and accepted it frankly. The Four Seas Merchant Guild was making a long-term investment in him. He accepted this goodwill, knowing there would be a time for repayment in the future.

After finishing his farewells, he returned to the Green Bamboo Courtyard.

Qin Feng looked towards the north, his eyes slightly complex, and said, "Before heading to the Imperial Capital, however, I want to return to Star South City first. To see my Father, Second Uncle, and Master Chu Tianhe. I've been away from home for a long time; it's time to go back and visit."

Hearing this, Xiao Chun's eyes immediately lit up, and she quickly said, "I'll go too! I haven't seen my Dad in a long time either! It's perfect to go back and visit with Big Brother Qin!"

Ji Ruxue naturally had no objection. For her, where they went made no difference.

With the plan decided, the three of them packed lightly and quietly left the now familiar West Lake City.

They didn't alarm too many people, just as when they arrived. However, their strength upon this departure was incomparable to when they first came.

Qin Feng, at the Peak of the Early Stage Martial King realm, possessed the Sword Heart and Sword Bone, and mastered various Earth Rank Martial Skills.

Ji Ruxue, a Newly Advanced Martial King, had achieved Major Achievement in the Moon Shadow Divine Art, making her a Sovereign in the Dark Night.

Xiao Chun, a Mid-stage Grand Martial Master, whose Myriad Medicine Body was beginning to show its Divine Efficacy, was a future Grandmaster of the Medicine Dao.

Such a small team, traveling outside, was already a force that could not be underestimated.

Leaving West Lake City, the Official Road wound north. On one side was the familiar road home, leading to Star South City, the Starting Point of his growth; on the other was the unknown Path Ahead, leading to the magnificent Imperial Capital.

Hooves clopped, kicking up light dust. The three rode side by side, bathed in the warm sunlight, their figures gradually disappearing at the end of the Official Road.

Volume Two: [Hundred Flowers Pavilion], End.

Afterword: From a naive youth in Star South City to the Vice Guild Master of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion in West Lake City, Qin Feng has taken a solid step on the Martial Dao path, relying on the Intelligence System and his own efforts. However, the humiliation from the Bai Family and the difficulties of the Path Ahead constantly remind him that the Path of the Strong has no end. Old friends have scattered, new companions travel with him. After returning home, the next step is the journey to the Imperial Capital—a direct charge into the Dragon's Den and Tiger's Lair! A wider world, stronger opponents, and more mysterious Opportunities await in Volume Three: [Medicine King Valley].