In the room, Lin Xian'er woke up quietly.
She felt as if she had had an extremely long dream.
But now she couldn't remember it at all.
The residual dull pain in her heart told her that the dream didn't seem pleasant.
After lying quietly on the bed for a moment, Lin Xian'er sat up.
This was her room in the bamboo pavilion.
The familiar environment set her mind at ease.
This was Master's territory. With him around, there was no need to fear any nightmare.
Lin Xian'er had firmly believed and been certain of this for a long time.
From the washroom, the sound of splashing water came.
Lin Xian'er's long purple hair became wet, sticking to her fair skin strand by strand.
She sighed softly.
She lost the duel with Gu Xun'er.
Lost very thoroughly.
Lin Xian'er had already exerted all her strength.
But as long as Gu Xun'er stood there, she was like an insurmountable mountain.
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't cross it.
Actually, Lin Xian'er didn't care about Gu Xun'er's strength. It was just that the intimate affection she vaguely revealed towards Master made Lin Xian'er feel a bit uncomfortable.
This discomfort became particularly strong after she and Master had experienced those unforgettable memories.
The sound of running water stopped, and Lin Xian'er walked out with a towel wrapped around her wet hair.
Because it was in the private bamboo pavilion, she didn't need to be so particular.
Everyone here was one of their own.
Lin Xian'er came to the first floor. When passing a room, she naturally pushed the door open and walked in.
However, the next second, she froze on the spot.
"Master?"
In the study where few people stayed before, Han Feng was writing something.
"Sorry, Master, I thought no one was here."
Lin Xian'er said.
"It's okay."
Han Feng looked up at his disciple.
"How is your recovery?"
"Already fully recovered."
Lin Xian'er said.
"Actually, it was just a small injury, no big deal."
Han Feng smiled: "Small injury?"
"Soul power was almost overdrawn, and you call it a small injury."
Lin Xian'er pursed her lips and walked to Han Feng's side with small steps.
"Master, Xun'er is really amazing."
Han Feng had just written halfway through a character. He paused slightly for a moment, then continued writing.
"You, don't aim too high."
Han Feng gently tapped his disciple's forehead.
"True experts won't care about these things."
"Then what do they care about?"
"They only need to defeat their own goals."
Han Feng said.
"Is Xun'er really your goal? What can you get by defeating her?"
Lin Xian'er gave an answer in her heart, but this answer certainly couldn't be spoken out loud.
"Master, I know I was wrong."
"I shouldn't have viewed winning and losing so importantly, especially with Xun'er."
Lin Xian'er said seriously.
"What's wrong or not about this."
Han Feng found it somewhat amusing: "If you really want to beat her, practice the Poison Pill Method well and strive to fully control the Woeful Poison Body. If you can reach the peak in the path of poison, you may not lack opportunities in the future."
The real competition starts from Dou Saint.
Because Gu Xun'er will definitely become a Saint, Lin Xian'er only has the possibility of winning or losing if she also becomes a Saint.
The Dou Saint realm is different from other realms. The Dou God bloodline cannot play a decisive role in the Saint realm, so on this track, everyone is fair.
Of course, the premise is whether you can enter Dou Saint.
Only with the admission ticket to this track are you qualified to compete.
"Master, dry my hair for me."
Lin Xian'er acted coquettishly.
"You're not a child anymore."
Han Feng said a sentence, but still raised his hand, releasing wisps of warm heat to dry Lin Xian'er's long hair.
Feeling the warmth of Master's palm and his careful and gentle strength, a sweet smile appeared at the corner of Lin Xian'er's mouth.
If Master could always accompany her like this and not be snatched away by other women, perhaps it wouldn't be bad?
But on second thought, Lin Xian'er felt she was so selfish.
Master was so good to her, yet she actually hoped he wouldn't find a partner.
Lin Xian'er fell into a moral vortex in her heart, unable to extricate herself.
"Done."
Han Feng's voice interrupted Lin Xian'er's entanglement, temporarily rescuing her from the vortex.
Lin Xian'er touched her smooth long hair and took out a hair tie to tie it up.
"Master, thank you."
"Why be polite with me."
Han Feng smiled.
"Let's go, have breakfast."
Han Feng finished writing the last character and put down the writing brush.
In the front yard of the bamboo pavilion, seeing Han Feng and Lin Xian'er come out, Ye Qingyun brought out the warm breakfast.
"Have they finished eating?"
"Mm, Zi Yan and the others went for a walk to digest."
"Then let's sit down and eat too."
The three finished breakfast, and Zi Yan and the others happened to return from their walk.
"Xian'er, you're awake!"
Several people trotted over.
Yesterday's fierce battle made their hearts race.
The strength displayed by Gu Xun'er naturally shocked them, but the equally matched power Lin Xian'er showed later was also quite shocking.
Seeing Lin Xian'er recover now, several people breathed a sigh of relief.
"Xian'er, don't worry. I'll help you defeat Xun'er later!"
Zi Yan patted her chest and said boldly.
Gu Xun'er gently tucked the hair on her forehead behind her ear and smiled: "I'm also very curious about the power of the Ancient Void Dragon."
"Alright, can you girls calm down for two days."
Han Feng said helplessly.
Fighting and killing all day long, what proper behavior is this?
"If you want to spar later, find a better place for me. Don't ruin my bamboo forest again."
Gu Xun'er and Lin Xian'er looked at each other and smiled awkwardly.
Gu Xun'er visited the battle site just now and found the damage was indeed quite large.
"Where are Cai'er and Medusa?"
Han Feng looked around and found two people missing.
"They went to the Tagor Desert and said they would be back tomorrow."
With the flying speed of a Dou Venerate, coming and going indeed wouldn't take too long.
Han Feng nodded.
"Zi Yan, come with me to Jia Nan Academy tomorrow."
"Okay!"
Zi Yan also wanted to see Old Man Su Qian.
She clenched her fists. Old Man Su Qian shouldn't be her match now, right?
"Xian'er, Xun'er, are you willing to do me a favor?"
Han Feng looked at the two girls.
Without hesitation, the two nodded in unison.
Han Feng smiled and said:
"The black storm in the Black-Corner Region has always been the most dangerous natural disaster here. I want to ascertain its source."
He extended his hands, and two clusters of earthy yellow flames emerged in his palms.
The flame form changed slowly, forming two compasses.
"This is the Earth Compass I condensed with the Black Yellow Flame. It can be used to guide the direction of abnormal earth energy."
"One for each of you."
Lin Xian'er and Gu Xun'er reached out and took them from Han Feng's palm.
"There's no rush for this matter; you can investigate slowly."
After Han Feng finished speaking, he turned to look at Ye Qingyun.
"Qingyun."
"Here."
"You go be responsible for the construction of the Black-Corner Region highway."
"Ah? Me?"
Ye Qingyun was very surprised.
Letting her, a maid, do such an important thing?
"Don't belittle yourself; you have to believe in yourself."
Han Feng encouraged.
"You have the Azure Wood Longevity Body. Detecting places with rich wood energy shouldn't be difficult for you, right?"
Ye Qingyun nodded hesitantly.
"Then... I'll try?"
"Mm, I have arranged a large number of personnel, fifty thousand in total. They are all at your disposal."
Hearing this, Ye Qingyun became even more nervous.
Fifty thousand, so many!
"The Sect Master of the Rakshasa Sect will also assist you, don't worry."
Han Feng helped Ye Qingyun clear up the dishes.
"You always have to try doing some things. Even as my maid, you can't be content with mediocrity."
Ye Qingyun nodded solemnly, her expression becoming serious.
"I will, Master."
Han Feng put the dishes into the basket and saw Qing Lin and Mu Qingluan sitting upright, like soldiers awaiting orders before battle.
"You guys... go play by yourselves?"
Qing Lin and Mu Qingluan's faces fell.
What the heck, looking down on them, these two minors.
"Some places in the Black-Corner Region have nice scenery, like Jue Yun Peak, Heaven Breaking Mountain, Black Sand River, and so on."
Han Feng introduced.
Qing Lin and Mu Qingluan nodded, pretending to be obedient, but actually, both had different thoughts in their hearts.
They had to listen to Uncle Han (Senior Brother), but they couldn't really just empty their minds and go play like this.
Han Feng glanced at the two girls and smiled.
With their strength, it was enough to adventure in the Black-Corner Region.
"Don't run too far. I still have to send you back to cultivate later."
The two girls nodded, deciding to discuss properly in private.
Breakfast ended, and Han Feng distributed tasks to everyone.
Lin Xian'er and Gu Xun'er acted quickly.
They had just experienced a big battle, but this didn't hinder their relationship and friendship.
There is a saying called friendship forged through fighting, which suited them very well.
After washing the dishes clean in the kitchen, Ye Qingyun took off her kitchen robe.
Taking off this robe meant changing from a humble maid to a commander of an army.
This identity transformation was something she had never thought of before.
If she just stayed by Han Feng's side as a little maid, she would be very at ease.
Because that was her place.
But to lead fifty thousand troops to facilitate a national affair responsible for the entire Black-Corner Region, she knew what this responsibility meant.
Master might forgive her small mistakes, just like her sleeping in late before.
However, in major military and national affairs, this was absolutely impermissible.
Ye Qingyun took a deep breath, secretly cheering herself on.
Han Feng stood at the door, saw Ye Qingyun come out, and nodded to her.
"Master."
"Relax, don't worry about making mistakes. I will watch over everything."
Building the Black-Corner Region highway was a trivial matter for Han Feng.
Using it for Ye Qingyun's training couldn't be more appropriate.
"Master, I will complete the task."
Ye Qingyun said firmly.
She didn't want to disappoint Han Feng.
Actually, thinking about it, with Han Feng's current strength, the line of people wanting to be his maid wouldn't be long enough even if it reached the Central Plains.
Probably could circle the Dou Qi Continent.
Ye Qingyun knew she had ordinary looks. Being able to become someone close to Han Feng, timing was too important.
If she hadn't been lucky enough to meet Han Feng back then, how could she have such a good life now?
Now that her daughter has grown up talented, she has no more worries.
What the future looks like depends entirely on herself to strive for.
Ye Qingyun looked forward to such a life.
Being able to serve Han Feng wholeheartedly.
Even if it meant giving everything for him.
On the streets of Feng City, Qing Lin and Mu Qingluan walked side by side.
Two beautiful and charming girls were a beautiful scenery at any time.
Passersby would more or less take a second look. Some even looked back frequently, lingering, and finally smiled awkwardly and walked quickly after being pinched by the person next to them.
However, the two parties involved did not feel anything strange about this.
Not that they couldn't detect the gazes of others—Qing Lin's Triple-Jade-Flower Snake Eyes could easily capture any detail—but they were immersed in their own world.
"Qingluan, how do people over there live?"
Qing Lin asked curiously.
"Do you mean the Qingluan Clan, or the Falling Star Pavilion?"
Mu Qingluan clasped her hands behind her back, possessing a charming beauty.
"Let's talk about the Falling Star Pavilion first."
Qing Lin wanted to listen one by one.
"The Falling Star Pavilion..."
Mu Qingluan thought for a while before answering: "The Falling Star Pavilion is inside the Sky Star Mountain Range, situated within a formation. Its area is very large, with high sky and distant land, vast peaks. Every night, brilliant stars hang above the mountain peaks."
A beautiful and open picture emerged in Qing Lin's mind.
She heard Mu Qingluan continue:
"There aren't many disciples in the Falling Star Pavilion. Compared to the other three pavilions of the Four Pavilions, the Falling Star Pavilion has no branch pavilions and doesn't like to fight with others usually, but the aptitude of our Falling Star Pavilion disciples is very good."
Qing Lin nodded.
"Then do you think there's any big difference between the Central Plains and the Northwest Continent?"
Mu Qingluan tapped her chin lightly with her finger, thought for quite a while, and then said: "Doesn't feel much different. There are more cities in the Central Plains, and rarely any distinction of countries, while the Northwest Continent has hundreds of countries standing in great numbers."
"I always thought the Northwest Continent was a poor and remote place before, but Senior Brother's hometown is really beautiful."
Having stayed in Feng City for a few days, Mu Qingluan felt that the Black-Corner Region wasn't as terrifying as others said before.
"That's because Uncle Han swept away those evil people who tried to cause trouble."
Qing Lin said.
"More than ten years ago, this place was also very cruel."
Qing Lin had seen many people fighting and killing each other directly on the street, blood splattering everywhere.
If not for Han Feng protecting her, she would probably have seen more darkness and bloodshed.
"Then where should we go to play later?"
Mu Qingluan suddenly asked.
"Eh? This..."
Qing Lin thought for a moment.
"Let's visit the surrounding cities first."
Actually, she wasn't very clear about which places in the Black-Corner Region were fun either.
After all, asking others this question before, people would only think you were sick.
Where would there be fun places in the Black-Corner Region?
Without strength, everywhere there was hell.
"Qingluan, your clan's lifestyle should be very different from ours, right?"
"That's true."
Mu Qingluan nodded.
"After all, not human, there must be big differences."
Mu Qingluan said: "But I was initiated by the clan's secret method not long after birth and cultivated in human form. I haven't really experienced the life of clansmen carefully."
"Is that so..."
Qing Lin was somewhat surprised.
"Alright, you'll understand these things when you visit the Beast Region in the future. Even for magical beasts, the lives of different races vary greatly."
Mu Qingluan said.
"Okay, I might indeed go there in the future."
Qing Lin said.
After all, to stimulate the true potential of the Triple-Jade-Flower Snake Eyes, powerful snake-type magical beasts were indispensable.