275: Chapter 275 The Divine Beast's Rebellion! Ji Ruxue's Panic.

Over the next few days, Su Feng completely transformed into a blonde-haired rogue persona, pestering Ji Ruxue almost around the clock.

As the saying goes, a good woman fears a persistent man.

Moreover, this "man" was not only handsome and tall, carrying an irresistible aura of pure Yang Qi, but more importantly, his learning progress was so fast it made one's scalp tingle!

No matter how obscure and difficult the Ancient Rune theories Ji Ruxue presented, Su Feng could not only see through them at a glance but even draw inferences from them.

It could be said that aside from being too bold and acting like a complete rogue, Su Feng was practically the perfect student in Ji Ruxue's eyes!

Inside the small courtyard by the lake.

"Buzz—"

As the last trace of deep blue spiritual energy sank into his skin, a fifth high-level rune flashed on Su Feng's sturdy and slender calf before vanishing into his flesh.

"Phew..."

Ji Ruxue wiped the fine sweat from her forehead, an unmaskable look of admiration flashing in her eyes as she gazed at the flawless body before her.

"Your Physical Body's foundation is indeed the best I have ever seen in my life; you were actually able to endure the engraving of five high-level runes in succession within just a few days without any signs of collapse."

Ji Ruxue put away her Rune Pen and warned with feigned seriousness, "However, haste makes waste; the human body has its limits. Next, you need to go into seclusion for a while to completely integrate the Laws of these runes into your Physical Body. Once you have fully absorbed them, I will engrave the next one for you."

"Teacher, you've worked really hard for my sake these past few days."

Su Feng slowly put on his trousers, a warm smile playing at the corners of his mouth. "In return, how about I treat you to something delicious today?"

"Something delicious?"

At the mention of "eating," the words of refusal Ji Ruxue intended to use to maintain her mentor persona were instantly swallowed back down.

Over these past few days, she had discovered that this Human Race kid was not only Heaven-Defying in his rune talent but also a hidden expert when it came to finding gourmet food!

Seeing that Ji Ruxue didn't refuse, Su Feng gave a light chuckle.

He casually extended a slender index finger, and without the aid of any runic medium, he simply drew a circle in the Void Realm.

"Buzz!"

In the next second, a silver rune emitting intense spatial fluctuations appeared in mid-air.

The rune rapidly expanded and rotated, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a stable spatial portal before them!

"This... Drawing runes in the Void Realm?! Forming an array in an instant?!"

Ji Ruxue's pupils constricted sharply, her heart once again shaken by Su Feng's unreasonable talent.

Drawing runes in the Void Realm was originally the exclusive domain of high-level powerhouses, and spatial runes were even more complex and intricate.

She had clearly just taught him the theory of spatial folding yesterday, yet today he could actually conjure a cross-realm portal with his bare hands?!

Just what kind of monster was this guy's Comprehension Ability?!

However, before Ji Ruxue could recover from her shock...

Su Feng had already reached out quite naturally and grabbed her soft, jade-like hand.

"Come with me!"

Su Feng gave her no chance to react or break free, pulling her along as he stepped into the portal.

After a brief sensation of weightlessness, the scenery before them suddenly opened up.

This was a primitive immortal forest far from the bustle of the world, shrouded in Spiritual Qi.

Ancient trees reached for the sky, and the crisp sound of a waterfall could be heard.

Su Feng let go of Ji Ruxue's hand, his figure flickering through the forest like a ghost twice.

"Bang!"

A moment later, he returned carrying a prey the size of an ox, its fur emitting a faint silver glow.

"This is... a descendant of an Immortal Beast, a Snow-Luster Deer?" Ji Ruxue asked in surprise.

The meat of this kind of deer was extremely delicious and contained mild ice and snow spiritual energy; it was a top-tier ingredient that was often unavailable regardless of price in the Three Thousand Upper Realms!

Su Feng skillfully cleaned the Snow-Luster Deer and placed it on a grill over a cluster of burning crimson spiritual fire.

Then, as if by magic, he pulled out a large number of jars and bottles from his storage space that Ji Ruxue had never seen before.

Inside were actually rare Immortal Plants that had been ground into powder!

"Sizzle, sizzle..."

As Su Feng evenly sprinkled his special Immortal Plant seasonings over the venison, the layer of rich fat on the surface of the Snow-Luster Deer began to sizzle under the roasting spiritual fire, gradually turning an enticing golden-yellow.

A domineering aroma, a blend of the fresh fragrance of Immortal Plants and the charred scent of premium fat, permeated the entire forest like something tangible!

Ji Ruxue, who originally wanted to maintain her air and scold Su Feng for "neglecting his proper duties," could only stare blankly at the dripping roast meat, swallowing a large mouthful of saliva in a very ungraceful manner.

"Ji ji... Zhi Zhi zhi!"

Just then, the Treasure Hunting Rat "Zhi Zhi," who had been hiding in Ji Ruxue's bosom, suddenly poked out its round little head.

It twitched its pink nose vigorously, and its small beady eyes instantly burst with an unprecedented light.

In the next second!

With a "swish," this Guardian Divine Beast representing the Rune Clan's Luck actually abandoned its master and hopped onto Su Feng's shoulder without hesitation, even affectionately rubbing its furry head against his cheek!

"Zhi Zhi?! Have you gone mad?!"

Ji Ruxue's eyes widened in disbelief, as if she had seen a ghost.

This was the Divine Beast that their Ancient Rune Clan had worshipped for countless eons!

Normally, it was so cold and aloof that even if the Clan Chief wanted to touch it, he had to see if it was in the mood, let alone it being so intimate with an outsider it had never even met!

"Are you hungry too?"

Su Feng glanced at the little meatball on his shoulder that was frantically swallowing saliva, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

He naturally knew this wasn't an ordinary pet, but Su Feng had the blessing of the Golden Dragon of Fortune, which possessed a fatal attraction for such Spirit Beasts, not to mention the added allure of gourmet food.

"Zhi Zhi~~" The little beast nodded frantically.

"Alright, once it's roasted, I'll cut the most tender piece for you first." Su Feng patted its head dotingly.

Seeing this scene of "deep affection between master and pet," Ji Ruxue's teeth itched with annoyance, but smelling the increasingly domineering aroma of the meat, she could only sit on a nearby green stone, pouting.

Before long, the roast meat was done.

Su Feng used a dagger to cut off a piece of deer rib that was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, dripping with juice, and handed it to Ji Ruxue.

"Try it, it's my special secret recipe."

Ji Ruxue took the roast meat and took a light bite.

"Boom!"

The crispy skin crackled between her teeth, and the fresh, sweet juices locked inside the meat, blended with the exotic fragrance of Immortal Plants, instantly exploded on her taste buds!

That Soul-stirring sense of satisfaction made her let out a soft, comfortable sigh.

"It's... it's too delicious!"

At this moment, where was there even a trace of the cold and arrogant goddess in Ji Ruxue?

She had completely transformed into a little girl protecting her food, feasting voraciously without any regard for her image.

Su Feng sat opposite her, holding a jar of wine, quietly watching her eat.

A gentle breeze brushed past, and the campfire danced.

The warm yellow firelight reflected on Ji Ruxue's face, adding a touch of mundane warmth to her.

In her delight, a smear of glistening oil accidentally stained the corner of her lip.

Su Feng very naturally reached out and gently wiped away the oil from the corner of her mouth with his thumb.

His rough thumb brushed against her soft red lips.

Ji Ruxue's movements suddenly stiffened, and she became like someone under a freezing spell.

She stared blankly at the close-at-hand Su Feng, looking into his eyes that were as deep as the starry sky.

At this moment, the sounds of the waterfall and the wind around them seemed to vanish; her world contained only the man before her and her heart, which was beating violently like a thunderous drum.

An indescribable warmth and ambiguity rapidly heated up between the two.

Ji Ruxue even felt that if Su Feng were to do something excessive now, she might... truly be reluctant to refuse.

However...

Just as the atmosphere reached its peak...

Su Feng withdrew his hand, took a sip of wine, and as if recalling some casual topic, he asked quite nonchalantly:

"By the way, Teacher Ji. I heard that the Human Race is about to formally enter a marriage alliance with the Ancient Rune Clan."

"As a member of the Rune Clan, do you know about such a major event?"

"Clack."

Ji Ruxue's delicate hand holding the roast meat suddenly froze.

Her cheeks, which were originally flushed with bashfulness, slowly lost their color and became extremely unnatural.

She lowered her eyes, a flash of panic and deep avoidance flickering in them.

"I... I have been in seclusion studying runes."

Ji Ruxue's voice became somewhat dry, and she didn't even dare to look Su Feng in the eye:

"How would I... how would I know about the major affairs of the clan?"

Su Feng gazed at Ji Ruxue, the meaning in his eyes gradually becoming inscrutable.

"With the marriage alliance target, Ji Ruxue, serving as a teacher in the academy, what will the Rune Clan do next?"

"The good show... is about to begin!"