424: Zhang Shun from the Soul Clan King City

“Soul Annihilation Nine Blades: An Earth Rank Intermediate Spell. This Cultivation Technique is an extremely rare Soul attack technique. Under the same Realm, it can instantly sever the Divine Soul of an enemy target. Although its lethality is immense, it also makes one’s own Divine Soul susceptible to damage…

Can be synthesized: Soul Annihilation Nine Forms.”

Qin Feng felt no ripple in his heart. After putting the Soul Annihilation Nine Blades Cultivation Technique into his Storage Pouch, he turned his gaze to the Puppet refining secret art next to it.

Wang Sandao had given him a total of three Puppet refining methods.

These methods, like Cultivation Techniques, were divided into Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow qualities. However, the items he gave were all low-grade, the highest only reaching Profound Rank Intermediate level. According to him, the quality of Puppets refined by all Soul Cultivators in this Small World was not high.

Because high-quality Puppet refining methods were controlled by the Soul Clan Royal Family, Qin Feng became even less interested in the so-called Fire Dragon City. Instead, he wanted to inquire about the Soul Clan Royal Family…

Just as Qin Feng was deep in thought, a commotion suddenly arose outside the door, followed by the sounds of several people fawning.

“Senior Brother, you’re finally back!”

“Revered Master recently took in a new Disciple. He stays indoors all day, putting on quite a show of power!”

“Now Senior Brother is the Royal Family’s Imperial Guard. Even if his Cultivation is high, what does it matter? In front of our Senior Brother, he’s still like a lapdog!”

“Although Senior Brother is formidable, I’m afraid that person might be stubborn and go against Senior Brother!”

Some flattered, while others sowed discord.

Qin Feng’s room was next to the courtyard, so he could clearly hear their conversation.

“Is he really that arrogant?”

Soon, a strange male voice sounded from outside the door. He coldly sneered at Qin Feng’s room, “Junior Brother, Senior Brother has finally returned. Are you going to make me come in and see you personally?”

The voice contained no warmth, but Qin Feng’s heart was incredibly excited. He was just worrying about how to contact someone from the Soul Clan Royal Family, and unexpectedly, this guy ran into him.

After a moment of thought, Qin Feng suppressed his Realm to the Peak Foundation Establishment Stage, then opened the door and walked out. He cupped his hands and bowed to the person outside, saying,

“Wang Teng greets Senior Brother.”

“Hmph, I thought you were something special. Turns out you’re just at the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Realm!”

The speaker was a man in a black robe, exuding a feminine aura. Seeing Qin Feng so submissive, much of his anger instantly dissipated. However, at this moment, the sharp-faced, monkey-mouthed Disciple began to stir up trouble again.

“Senior Brother, Revered Master has been very good to him lately, even more enthusiastic than he was towards you. Revered Master must have passed on that Cultivation Technique to him. Should we think of a way to force him to tell us?”

“If Revered Master taught it to him, that’s his good fortune. You all may leave. I won’t be staying long this time; I just came back to see Revered Master, the old man.”

The black-clad man said a few words indifferently, then walked towards the main hall in the courtyard.

Qin Feng didn’t speak, merely staring silently at the young men and women in the courtyard, calculating when to send them on their way.

It’s better to offend a gentleman than a petty person. After only a few days of acquaintance, Qin Feng had seen them clearly. These were thoroughly petty individuals. If he didn't eliminate them, his Dao Heart might become unstable even on the day he achieved Dao and ascended to immortality!

Seeing Qin Feng’s direct gaze, the sharp-faced, monkey-mouthed male Disciple showed disdain in his eyes and taunted, “Kid, Senior Brother won’t stoop to your level. Just pray for your own good. Let’s see how long you can stay here!”

After speaking, the few of them turned and left. Qin Feng also left the courtyard.

Because under the perception of his Divine Sense, Wang Sandao had already returned from the other alley. If he wanted to naturally contact someone from the Soul Clan Royal Family, he would have to find a way through the so-called Senior Brother.

If he were to simply force his way through with brute strength, it would be troublesome if they swore to never hand over the Soul Clan’s secret treasures. Besides, he wasn’t short on time!

Qin Feng walked out of the courtyard, going in the opposite direction of the others.

In just a moment, he ran into Wang Sandao in the alley, who had just returned from buying Cultivation Techniques.

Seeing Qin Feng’s figure, Wang Sandao’s face immediately showed a fawning expression, saying, “Immortal, are you… planning to go out?”

“Mm.”

Qin Feng nodded, reached out, took a Storage Pouch from his hand, and tucked it into his embrace. Then he took out the Earth Shattering Brush and the Tread-Heaven Book, and asked him, “Is your real name Wang Sandao?”

“Yes, my parents named me. I feel like it’s because of this name that I haven’t been able to learn more of the Soul Annihilation Nine Blades.”

His face was bitter, but Qin Feng had already discreetly written his name on the Tread-Heaven Book.

The moment his name was written, Wang Sandao’s body instantly trembled like a sieve. It took a while for him to calm down.

“Revered Master.”

Wang Sandao bowed, looking at Qin Feng with utmost sincerity. Qin Feng briefly gave a few instructions, then brushed past him and walked towards the street.

On the way.

Qin Feng took out the Storage Pouch he had just received and inspected it.

Although it contained many Cultivation Techniques, they were all trash—all Profound Rank or even Yellow Rank low-grade Cultivation Techniques. After all, this Small World was not much richer than the Xuanhuang Small World. Being able to buy so many things was already Wang Sandao’s limit.

To get truly good things, he would have to take action himself!

Walking out of the alley, Qin Feng headed straight into the largest merchant association in Fire Dragon City, but was stopped by a young attendant.

“Esteemed guest, are you a member of our Fire Dragon Merchant Association?”

“……”

…

On the other side.

In the Cangsong Soul Institute, the black-clad man also successfully met Wang Sandao. Although there was a huge disparity in their strengths and a Revered Master-Disciple relationship, the black-clad man showed no signs of respect at this moment. He simply sat silently in the main hall, drinking tea and eating snacks at his leisure, showing no intention of getting up to bow.

The black-clad man’s name was Zhang Shun. He was the first Disciple Wang Sandao took in many years ago. At that time, he wasn’t required to pay any apprenticeship fees; in fact, Wang Sandao even spent a lot on him. Now, he had reached the Core Formation Middle Stage of Cultivation, clearly thriving in the Royal City. Therefore, when he faced his birthplace again, he began to put on airs…

Only after Wang Sandao sat down did Zhang Shun speak, “Revered Master, I am now under the Thirteenth Prince. He is gathering talented individuals from all over the world for his use. Although I am not particularly talented, I have managed to secure the position of Imperial Commander for the Prince. You, old man, don’t need to work hard teaching Disciples here anymore. Come with me to the Royal City and enjoy a comfortable life.

Rumor has it that the King won’t last more than half a year, and among the many legitimate children of the Royal Family, only the Thirteenth Prince has the most substantial backing. If you and I pledge allegiance to the Thirteenth Prince now, it won’t be long before we soar to great heights, earning far more than you do by tricking and taking in Disciples here.”

Wang Sandao’s eyes showed a slight flicker of emotion, but more of sorrow.

The Disciple he had once placed so much hope in had turned into such a person. As soon as he gained a bit of strength, he abandoned the etiquette between Revered Master and Disciple. If his Cultivation were even more powerful, would he not try to defy the heavens?