Luo Feng and Yan Feihua walked out of the Purple Star Hall side by side.

"I didn’t expect that in this hunting competition, your results would surpass mine."

Walking beside Luo Feng, Yan Feihua suddenly laughed and said, "I hope your achievements can surpass Lu Xiao Yun. With his arrogant personality, he’ll definitely be so angry he’ll spit blood." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"The Twelve Golden Palaces are full of hidden talents. My achievements may not be that impressive," Luo Feng replied.

Yan Feihua shook her head, "Junior Brother, you shouldn’t belittle yourself. Slaying a half-step Great Asura is an unparalleled feat. Among the top ten new dragons, while some have this strength, they might not have this luck."

Luo Feng gave a faint smile, choosing not to comment.

"Junior Brother, I need to go to East Spirit Peak to see Elder Shui Linglong. Do you wish to return?"

As the two walked down the stone steps in front of the Purple Star Hall, Yan Feihua suddenly stopped, turned her head to look at Luo Feng, and her eyebrows slightly raised as she spoke.

Luo Feng caught a slender figure rapidly approaching from Yan Feihua’s eyes. Without revealing his intentions, he swiftly stretched his hand backward and grabbed a delicate hand that was trying to attack unexpectedly.

Luo Feng turned around and looked at the cute round-faced girl in front of him, smiling:

"Nanxuan, is this how you welcome Senior Brother back?"

The round-faced girl was none other than Nanxuan.

"Haha... Senior Brother Luo Feng..."

Nanxuan’s face turned red, and her eyes darted away as she suddenly turned and pointed to the side, saying:

"It’s not me... It’s Senior Sister Yue’er. She wanted to give you a surprise. Senior Sister Yue’er, isn’t that right?"

Beside them, Lin Yue’er and Lin Xi walked over.

Lin Yue’er pursed her lips into a soft smile, lightly tapping Nanxuan’s forehead, "With such a little cleverness, don’t show off in front of Senior Brother."

Nanxuan pouted her red lips and made a face at Lin Yue’er, "Senior Sister isn’t nice at all."

Lin Yue’er gave a bitter smile and suddenly noticed Yan Feihua behind Luo Feng, saying, "Senior Sister, you’re here too."

"Hello, Senior Sister."

"Hello, Senior Sister!"

Lin Xi and Nanxuan quickly greeted Yan Feihua.

Yan Feihua smiled in acknowledgment and said to Luo Feng, "Since you’re busy, I will head to East Spirit Peak first."

"Alright."

Luo Feng nodded, watched Yan Feihua leave, released Nanxuan, and asked:

"How did you know I was back?"

"It was Nanxuan who informed us. She saw you returning at Purple Yao Square." Lin Yue’er said with a smile.

Nanxuan stuck out her pink tongue, "Senior Brother is the captain of our Tianfeng Team. Of course, we have to come and greet you when the captain returns. But Senior Sister Xia Yunjing is at West Islet Peak, so we’ll notify her later. I really don’t want to see Elder Gu’s zombie face."

Luo Feng knew Xia Yunjing was training at West Islet Peak, and Elder Gu Xifeng’s residence was also there, so it was no wonder Nanxuan dared not go there.

"Tianfeng Team? What’s that?" Luo Feng snapped back to attention and asked.

Nanxuan giggled mischievously, with her hands behind her back, and said with enthusiasm:

"That’s the name I gave our team. Tian means the greatest or the first, and Feng refers to Senior Brother Luo Feng, symbolizing that our Tianfeng Team is invincible. Senior Brother Luo Feng, how do you like this name?"

Hearing Nanxuan’s words, Lin Yue’er and Lin Xin blushed with embarrassment.

Luo Feng was taken aback and laughed, "Not bad."

The four of them headed in the direction of East Spirit Peak, Luo Feng scrutinized the three of them and said in surprise:

"You’ve made quite a bit of progress in your cultivation during this time."

In less than a month, Nanxuan had reached the pinnacle of the fourth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

While Lin Yue’er and Lin Xin had already stepped into the fifth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

Upon hearing this, Nanxuan’s eyes gleamed with pride, her little face flushed with excitement, "Senior Brother, during this period, I’ve been in secluded cultivation and just a few days ago, I reached the pinnacle of the fourth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm."

"Senior Brother, what is your current cultivation level?" Nanxuan suddenly asked.

Luo Feng rubbed his nose, "I just broke through to the pinnacle of the seventh level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm."

"The pinnacle of the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm!"

Upon hearing this, the three girls were taken aback, and Nanxuan’s slightly opened red lips didn’t close for a long time.

She thought her closed-door cultivation and rapid progress were impressive, but compared with Luo Feng, it was insignificant.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, did you eat something good outside? How did you improve so quickly?" Nanxuan said, cheeks puffed and eyes filled with envy.

"Senior Brother doesn’t have as much of an appetite as you do."

Lin Yue’er laughed gently, suddenly stopped, looked at Luo Feng, and said seriously, "Senior Brother, Senior Sister Ling Qingwu was seriously injured."

Upon hearing this, a look of sadness appeared in the eyes of Nanxuan and Lin Xin as well.

Luo Feng frowned slightly and asked, "What happened?"

Ling Qingwu cultivates the top-tier Profound Level technique ’Haoran Golden Lotus Jue’, which provides abundant Yuan Qi. Upon reaching the seventh level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, Ling Qingwu should have self-preservation capabilities even against a Martial Artist of the eighth level. Could it be that she encountered one of the top-ranked Demon Generals?

Lin Yue’er slightly bit her red lips and said:

"Senior Sister Ling Qingwu and the disciples from the Sky Sword Pavilion attacked a Demon Sect base in the Red Chain Mountain Range together. The disciples of the Sky Sword Pavilion tried to seize the credit, acting impulsively, and attacked ahead of time, resulting in being trapped by powerful Demon Sect experts. Senior Sister and others went to rescue them but were ambushed by Demon Sect experts halfway. To protect a few junior sisters, Senior Sister ended up suffering a serious accidental injury."

Nanxuan gritted her teeth and said, "Senior Sister shouldn’t have gone to save those Sky Sword Pavilion disciples, let them face the consequences of their actions."

Lin Yue’er saw that Luo Feng’s expression was not good and said, "Senior Brother, don’t worry. The Second Hall Master has already treated Senior Sister’s injuries; she is no longer in danger."

Luo Feng nodded and said, "You all go back first. I’ll go to North Yao Peak to see her."

Without waiting for them to respond, Luo Feng’s figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.

In four directions of Linglong Hall, there is a perilous peak each: East Spirit Peak, West Islet Peak, South Heaven Peak, and North Yao Peak.

Apart from East Spirit Peak, the Inner Sect disciples and Golden Palace elders reside and cultivate on the other three peaks.

Originally, there was only one palace on East Spirit Peak, which was the residence of Shui Qingcheng, the Hall Master of Linglong Hall, and Shui Linglong, the Second Hall Master. But since Luo Feng’s arrival, there is also Panlong Residence where Luo Feng lives.

Using the Sky Cloud Step, Luo Feng soon spotted the uniquely prominent North Yao Peak to the north of the island.

Although Yao Light Lake is springtime all year round, North Yao Peak is covered in ice and snow, with the spirit plants on the entire peak adorned in silver; the scattered courtyards amidst the snowy landscape exude a unique celestial charm.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng!"

As soon as Luo Feng approached North Yao Peak, several pretty female disciples came up to him, and upon realizing it was him, they immediately saluted.

Luo Feng nodded and asked, "Junior Sisters, where is Ling Qingwu’s residence?"

"So, Senior Brother is here to visit Senior Sister Ling Qingwu." The female disciples giggled.

One of them said, "Senior Sister Ling lives in Yunling Courtyard on the mountainside, I’ll take you there, Senior Brother."

"Thank you, Junior Sisters. Here’s a small token of appreciation from your Senior Brother."

Luo Feng took out a few bottles of third-grade Spirit Pills and handed them to the three female disciples.

These lower-grade pills were of little use to him, so it was better to use them as a friendly gesture.

"Third-grade Spirit Pills, Yuan Clearing Pills!"

The three pretty female disciples’ eyes lit up with surprise and delight as they happily accepted the pills.

They were Outer Sect disciples who had not yet reached the Spiritual Rotation Realm, so third-grade Spirit Pills were extremely valuable to them.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Luo Feng."

After expressing their gratitude, a tall female stepped forward and said with a smile, "Senior Brother, I am Ye Yu. Please follow me."

"Thank you, Junior Sister Ye Yu."

Luo Feng nodded and followed her.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng is truly kind."

Watching the two figures disappear into the snowy scene, one female disciple laughed.

Another teased, "You’re easily swayed by just a bottle of Yuan Clearing Pill; you’re too easy to deceive..."

"It’s not just because of the Yuan Clearing Pill. During this hunting contest, Senior Brother Luo Feng achieved remarkable results, even surpassing the Senior Sister, yet he exudes no arrogance. He holds no airs over us Outer Sect disciples. Plus, the gaze of those male disciples from the Golden Palace always makes me uncomfortable. But Senior Brother Luo Feng’s gaze is different; it’s like the snow here."

"Hehe, you observe quite closely. When Senior Brother Luo Feng returns, I’ll tell him what you said..."

"Ah! If you dare tell him, I’ll... I’ll tell the Law Enforcement Elder about your sneaking out during your closed cultivation..."

"Alright, alright, I won’t say anything, no need to be so nervous."

Luo Feng followed Ye Yu and soon arrived at a courtyard shrouded in clouds and mist on the mountainside.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, this is where Senior Sister Ling Qingwu resides."

Ye Yu stopped, seeing Luo Feng didn’t intend to enter, asked curiously, "Senior Brother, aren’t you going in?"

Luo Feng shook his head, "She’s recuperating now, it wouldn’t be good to disturb her."

As he spoke, Luo Feng’s mind drifted off, his formidable soul power extending outward to sense the courtyard.

In the courtyard, a twelve or thirteen-year-old maid with delicate features was practicing swordsmanship. The silent sword light danced in the air, and the Qi Force it stirred made the courtyard’s accumulated snow whirl into the air, turning into small snowstorms that rushed into a steaming pool, sweeping the snow with her swordsmanship, displaying impressive swordsmanship cultivation.

His soul power continued to expand, entering the adjacent room where a delicate-looking girl, Ling Qingwu, lay in bed.

At that moment, Ling Qingwu had her eyes slightly closed, breathing evenly, sound asleep. Her slightly pale face, however, added a unique charm to her delicate appearance, like a lotus blooming at dawn, pure and flawless yet not losing its beauty.

Seeing that apart from some weakness in her aura, she was fine, Luo Feng sighed in relief and withdrew his attention, saying to Ye Yu, "Junior Sister, let’s go."

Ye Yu was puzzled, frowning as she scrutinized the wall.

Luo Feng had been staring at this place just now, what puzzled her was that one couldn’t see inside from here, yet it seemed Luo Feng had seen someone.

"Senior Brother, really not going in?" Ye Yu asked uncertainly.

"No, I should also go back to cultivate."

Luo Feng nodded and turned to walk down the mountain. Since Ling Qingwu was okay, there was no need to enter. With three days left before the hunting contest results were announced, he intended to use this time to properly cultivate and prepare for the next step toward reaching the eighth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm.

Shortly after Luo Feng left, the previously sleeping Ling Qingwu suddenly opened her eyes, gazing out the window.

"Xiaoyin."

The delicate maid practicing swordsmanship entered the room, putting down her sword and joyfully asked, "Miss, would you like to eat something?"

Ling Qingwu shook her head and asked, "Did anyone come by just now?"

"No, I’ve been practicing swordplay in the yard the whole time." Xiaoyin shook her hair, styled in two horns, like a drum.

Ling Qingwu slightly furrowed her brows, "Go take a look outside."

Though suspicious, Xiaoyin obediently ran out, returning a moment later.

"Miss, there’s no one outside. But there are some big footprints in the snow; I don’t know who on the peak has such big feet, Miss, your feet are much prettier."

Upon hearing this, Ling Qingwu instinctively thought of Luo Feng, smiling faintly as she gently closed her eyes, saying no more.