Qi Hua Peak Comes Knocking

"Mm."

The Peak Master of Qi Hua Peak swept his gaze across the assembled disciples. His eyes finally settled on a young woman in green robes, and he gave a slight nod.

"Lu Qing'an, Che Shuai, Chen Chen, and Yu Gu, I leave this matter to the four of you."

"No matter what."

"Bring Qingqing back from Ning Fan's hands."

"Yes."

The four bowed in acknowledgment.

As they bowed, they exchanged covert glances. Their eyes all gleamed with excitement; this mission was a lucrative assignment.

Besides retrieving Yu Qingqing, they could also line their own pockets at Changming Peak. It was rumored that Changming Peak had recently acquired quite a few martial techniques thanks to Ning Fan's deciphering of ancient characters.

If they could get their hands on some, they would surely receive the Peak Master's commendation!

The four straightened up, expressions of determination on their faces.

At the same time.

Changming Peak, Disciple Residence, Cave Dwelling.

Ning Fan sat cross-legged in meditation.

Spirit Stones were arranged around him, amplifying the fluctuations of spiritual energy several times over. Yet, Ning Fan was not absorbing the spiritual energy from the air. He was probing the most essential element within it-Spirit Marrow.

Spirit Marrow was profoundly mysterious. At first, Ning Fan simply could not grasp it. Only after repeated attempts was he gradually able to detect its presence within the spiritual energy.

At this very moment, Ning Fan activated the Spirit Marrow Saint-Piercing Method, channeling the Spirit Marrow dispersed throughout the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into his body. Visibly, the Spirit Marks on his skin became more pronounced. Dense Spirit Marks covered nearly half his body, numbering over thirty.

What was astonishing was that once the Spirit Marrow was absorbed, the spiritual energy itself dissipated completely, as if its core power had been drained away.

Thus, Ning Fan could not simultaneously cultivate the Spirit Marrow Saint-Piercing Method and advance his realm. Of course, Ning Fan had no desire to break through now. If he were to break through to the Profound Extreme Realm, he would no longer be able to infuse Spirit Marrow into his skin through the method.

That would mean Ning Fan had not cultivated the Spirit Marrow Saint-Piercing Method to perfection while in the Yellow Extreme Realm.

There was no rush to break through.

Ning Fan could advance to the Profound Extreme Realm at any time, but the opportunity to cultivate the Spirit Marrow Saint-Piercing Method came only once.

Crack-

Accompanied by a crisp shattering sound, the last Spirit Stone on the ground crumbled into dust. Only then did Ning Fan open his eyes, a sharp light shooting forth.

"Tch."

Ning Fan looked at the floor littered with Spirit Stone fragments and clicked his tongue.

This Spirit Marrow Saint-Piercing Method was practically a 'Spirit Devouring Divine Art.' He had just received his weekly stipend from Changming Peak today. As a Ranking Disciple, Ning Fan could collect 400 Spirit Stones per week. Yet, those 400 Spirit Stones only allowed the Spirit Marks to cover half his body.

If he wanted to cover his entire body with Spirit Marks, how many Spirit Stones would he need to absorb?

Fortunately, these marks did not normally manifest, or Ning Fan would have worried about being too conspicuous.

"Sigh."

Ning Fan sighed and turned his gaze toward Yu Qingqing, who was nearby. It seemed necessary to sell Yu Qingqing off.

Today, the bids for her had gradually risen to ten thousand Spirit Stones. That amount would definitely solve his immediate needs.

"Wh-what?!"

Meeting Ning Fan's gaze, Yu Qingqing's face showed a trace of panic. After several days of trying to seduce Ning Fan, she understood that he had absolutely no interest in her.

Seeing him look at her this way, she feared he was plotting something unfavorable.

"Nothing much. It is time to find a new home for Miss Qingqing."

Ning Fan curled the corner of his mouth.

"Don't, don't!"

"Go to Qi Hua Peak, find my grandfather! My grandfather will definitely not abandon me!"

Yu Qingqing shrieked.

"Heh."

"Qi Hua Peak or not does not matter. What matters is the price. Whoever offers the highest price gets to be your new home."

Ning Fan's smile was genial, yet to Yu Qingqing, it was as chilling as a demon's.

At that moment, the sound of knocking echoed outside the cave dwelling, accompanied by an urgent shout.

"Senior Brother Ning! Senior Brother Ning, something terrible!"

"People from Qi Hua Peak."

"They have come to pick a fight!"

Hearing this, Ning Fan abruptly stood up.

Yu Qingqing, who had been anxious just moments ago, now had a look of joy spreading across her face.

"Grandfather! Grandfather has sent people!"

"Ning Fan!"

"Let us see if you still dare to keep me here!"

Yu Qingqing's expression turned haughty. Ning Fan glanced sideways at her, and the coldness in his gaze instantly silenced her. She shrank back, cowering in a corner.

"Let us go."

Ning Fan looked at Yun Qingyao. She rose and stood firmly by his side.

"Mm."

"Husband, let us go meet these disciples of Qi Hua Peak. Qingyao will advance and retreat together with you."

Yun Qingyao took Ning Fan's hand. As their eyes met, a pang of bitterness arose in Yu Qingqing's heart.

Ning Fan turned his gaze back to the girl.

"You come too."

"I want to see if the people from Qi Hua Peak can actually take you away."

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