Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 793 - 791: Panlong Residence

"Hmm?"

This was the first time Luo Feng had seen Nanxuan look so serious, and curiosity stirred within him. Who could this newcomer be, to make Nanxuan so fearful?

Looking up ahead, he saw four female disciples escorting an austere-looking woman along the path.

The woman, in her forties, had cascading black hair and wore a snow-white skirt. Her eyes were cool and distant. It seemed as though an invisible aura hovered around her, imparting an oppressive feeling to those nearby—a testament to her exceptional cultivation.

"Who is she? Is she that formidable?"

"Yes!" Nanxuan nodded emphatically.

"Nanxuan, don’t stir up trouble," Lin Xin advised with a wry smile, leaning in and whispering to Luo Feng.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, this is Elder Gu Xifeng. She’s in charge of the Enforcement Hall of the Golden Palace. Any transgressions by Golden Palace disciples are judged and punished by her. Her cultivation is second only to the Hall Master, and she holds a very high position within the Golden Palace. Even the Second Hall Master must show her considerable deference."

As Lin Xin spoke, the group of five approached, prompting him to quickly fall silent.

"Greetings, Elder Gu..."

"Greetings, Elder Gu."

Lin Xin bowed slightly, and even Nanxuan bowed deeply, showing ample respect.

When Lin Xin saw Luo Feng standing motionless, he quickly nudged his arm.

"Greetings, Elder Gu," Luo Feng said, cupping his hands in salutation.

Gu Xifeng nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over them before finally landing on Luo Feng. "So, you are Luo Feng?"

"Indeed," Luo Feng affirmed with a nod.

Gu Xifeng stated, "You managed to defeat Yi Tian, preserving the dignity of Linglong Hall, which is commendable. However, do not let this victory go to your head. Linglong Hall is not like other places. You are the only male disciple here. If you do anything to disgrace our sect or overstep your bounds, I will not let you off lightly."

Luo Feng tensed. Is it just my imagination, or does Elder Gu seem prejudiced against me? Her gaze alone made the air around him feel several degrees colder.

"Luo Feng understands," he replied, his expression impassive.

"Good." Gu Xifeng nodded, then abruptly turned to Nanxuan, her voice cold. "Nanxuan, you’ve been away from the Golden Palace for nearly four months, yet your cultivation hasn’t progressed at all. It seems you’ve spent your time on nothing but amusement."

Nanxuan’s face paled. "Elder Gu, I haven’t—"

Gu Xifeng cut her off, continuing, "If you fail to reach the fourth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm within a month, you will be confined to the Golden Palace for half a year, forbidden to take a single step out."

With that, she and her four female disciples proceeded down the path, quickly disappearing at the road’s end.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, you’re quite brave." Seeing Luo Feng’s calm demeanor, Lin Xin looked at him with admiration. "Few people can remain composed when meeting Elder Gu for the first time."

Luo Feng offered a faint smile. Elder Gu’s aura was indeed intimidating; most people would likely struggle to even stand steadily in her presence.

However, possessing the Grand Momentum, he wasn’t particularly affected.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, you must be careful around her in the future. Elder Gu is the most formidable person in the Golden Palace. When I first joined, I was punished by not being allowed to eat for a month, just for leaving my post for a moment!" Nanxuan said, her voice trembling with indignation.

Luo Feng smiled, now understanding why Nanxuan was so terrified of Elder Gu.

The three of them continued towards East Spirit Peak.

Along the way, Luo Feng recalled the look in Elder Gu’s eyes. "I get the feeling Elder Gu is biased against me," he said.

"You’re not wrong," Lin Xin nodded.

"Oh? Really?" Luo Feng asked, mildly surprised.

"When the Second Hall Master decided to accept you as a disciple of Linglong Hall, Elder Gu Xifeng strongly opposed it; Linglong Hall had no precedent for accepting male disciples. Ultimately, the Second Hall Master stood his ground, and she reluctantly agreed. However, it seems she still harbors resentment toward you." Lin Xin then went on to explain in detail the circumstances of Luo Feng’s admission to Linglong Hall.

"Is that so?" Luo Feng nodded, a sense of clarity dawning on him. No wonder Elder Gu treated me that way.

Nanxuan lowered her voice. "Senior Brother Luo Feng, you must be cautious. Elder Gu is very strict."

"I’m aware. As long as I don’t make any mistakes, what can she do, even if she’s dissatisfied?" Luo Feng smiled, not taking it to heart.

"East Spirit Peak is just ahead," Lin Xin suddenly announced.

Hearing this, Luo Feng looked up, taking in the breathtaking vista of mountains and rivers before him.

Ahead lay a majestic peak, shaped like a sword piercing the sky. It was lushly covered with various spiritual medicines, verdant and vibrant. The rich Yuan Qi of heaven and earth was almost tangible, swirling around the peak and exuding an otherworldly charm.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, I didn’t lie, did I? This is one of the three famous mountains in our Linglong Hall, and it’s connected to a minor Yuan Spirit Vein below," Nanxuan said with a smile.

Luo Feng nodded in admiration. "The scenery is beautiful, and the Yuan Qi of heaven and earth is so dense. It truly is a Cave Sky Paradise."

The Yuan Qi in Linglong Hall was already rich, but Luo Feng sensed that East Spirit Peak’s was several times stronger than elsewhere. Calling it a Cave Sky Paradise was no exaggeration.

Lin Xin said, "Your residence is on the mountainside."

「On the mountainside of East Spirit Peak stood a lavish courtyard residence.」

The luxurious courtyard residence was backed by a cliff, with a vast sea of clouds stretching out before it, offering a panoramic view of the enormous Yao Light Lake—a truly prime location.

This was Luo Feng’s new home.

Clearly, the courtyard had been meticulously arranged. Besides a bamboo grove, there was a pond, its surface shimmering as the breeze created gentle ripples, carrying the faint, refreshing scent of bamboo leaves. Inside the rooms, the tables and chairs were polished and glossy, evidently brand new.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, what do you think of this Panlong Residence?" Lin Xin asked, after they had looked around the courtyard.

"Panlong Residence?" Luo Feng echoed, taken aback.

Nanxuan also exclaimed in surprise, "Panlong... Senior Brother Luo Feng, isn’t your home in Panlong City in the Flowing Cloud Region?"

Lin Xin smiled. "Senior Sister Yang Wanyi arranged all of this, and she chose the name too. She said that since you’ve lived in Panlong City from a young age, and this place is nestled by mountains and water with a dragon-like aura, she named it Panlong Residence."

"So it was Yang Wanyi," Luo Feng breathed out, then asked, "Has her condition improved?"

"Yes. Sister Waner has fully recovered, but she’s with the Hall Master on an outing and might not return for a few days," Lin Xin replied.

Luo Feng nodded.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, I should take my leave now. You’ve had a long journey, so please rest well," Lin Xin said. He was on guard duty at the mountain gate and couldn’t stay away for long, so he departed.

"I should get going too. Senior Brother, once I break through, I’ll come find you to hang out!" Nanxuan also quickly excused herself. Elder Gu was known for being a woman of her word; if Nanxuan didn’t break through to the fourth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm within a month, she truly feared she wouldn’t be able to step out of the Golden Palace for half a year.

After seeing the two of them off from the small courtyard, Luo Feng stood at the edge of the cliff, admiring the scenery for a while before returning to Panlong Residence to begin his cultivation.