Battle Through the Heavens: I Am Han Feng, Respect the Teacher and Value the Dao

Everyone and everything around Ye Qingyun emphasized one thing to her: this was a world where status and rank were strictly ordered.

Why was her master so different?

Ye Qingyun sat down blankly, countless thoughts swirling through her mind.

Splash.

Hearing the sound of pouring water, she looked up to see Han Feng personally pouring her a drink.

"Master..."

Before she could rise to help, the cup was placed before her.

"For the next while, I'll be counting on you to take care of the household, Qingyun."

Han Feng raised his cup slightly.

"Cheers," Lin Xian'er shouted.

The four sat facing one another and drank from their cups.

This warm scene made Ye Qingyun's heart tremble, and for some reason, her eyes stung.

The cool liquid flowed down her throat and seeped into her lungs. Ye Qingyun closed her tear-filled eyes, and in a daze, she felt as though a great hand was pulling her out of a murky swamp.

It had been like this in her dream last night, but the feeling was even stronger now.

She heard a call from deep within her heart, like bamboo shoots after the rain, like fresh new branches...

Back then, she had crawled out of the ruins and dragged her filthy body back to Mo City, living like a walking corpse. Qinglin's birth had completely cast her into hell, yet at the same time, it had given her the courage and hope to keep living.

Now, there was one more person who had given her hope.

"I..."

Before she knew it, Ye Qingyun's face was already wet with tears, while a gentle green glow began radiating from her body.

"What's happening to me?"

Han Feng froze with his cup raised, hardly able to believe what he was seeing.

The Green Wood Longevity Body... had awakened on its own?

Han Feng watched as the places on Ye Qingyun's body that had once been gaunt to the bone gradually filled out, while new flesh grew over the scars on her face.

This should have required a long period of nourishment, yet she was recovering rapidly at this very moment.

"Mother's gotten prettier!"

Seeing Ye Qingyun glowing and the scars on her face disappearing, Qinglin immediately jumped up and clapped.

The healing light released by the awakening Green Wood Longevity Body made the entire hall feel warm and cozy. Han Feng felt the exhaustion of the entire day swept away.

Seeing that Ye Qingyun's condition had stabilized, he calmly took a sip of water.

As expected of a physique recorded in the Sacred Body Ranking. It had somehow awakened on its own, even though it had been so badly ruined when he examined her yesterday.

The benefits brought by this awakening were far beyond anything pills could achieve through repair.

Han Feng was happy for her as well.

From this day onward, Ye Qingyun was like a withered tree encountering spring, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.

Once she returned to the path of cultivation, she would have the opportunity to soar into the heavens.

Even without Han Feng, she would surely be able to live well.

"Don't worry. It's a good thing."

Han Feng picked up his utensils and, smiling, enjoyed dinner beneath the healing light. It was quite a novel experience.

Frightened by the changes in her body, Ye Qingyun looked herself over from side to side. However, upon hearing Han Feng say that it was a good thing and that she need not worry, she relaxed.

After dinner, the healing light around Ye Qingyun had faded considerably. Han Feng told her to come to his room after she finished up, then took the two little girls for a walk in the courtyard.

"Xian'er, did you tend to the plants today?"

"Yes, Master. I watered this Iron Heart Wood and added a drop of Wood Nourishing Liquid. I collected all the Spiritual Dew from this Dew Gathering Flower, and I loosened the soil around the Red Scale Purple Bamboo as instructed."

Lin Xian'er's little mouth never stopped as she chattered away about everything she had done that day.

"I even taught Qinglin how to read!"

As she finished, Lin Xian'er patted Qinglin's little head.

"Qinglin is really smart."

Han Feng listened quietly, occasionally giving her an approving look and letting Lin Xian'er fully express herself.

Only after his disciple had finished did Han Feng summarize, "Very good. But if things continue like this, some plants may wither before I return next time."

"Huh?"

Lin Xian'er's little face fell. "Master, did I do something wrong?"

Han Feng stroked his disciple's head and said gently, "What books say isn't always necessarily correct. Do you remember the other book I gave you, the Compendium of Hundred Herbs? It says that when certain plants are grown together, they affect one another, so the way they are cultivated must change as well."

"For example, when a Dew Gathering Flower is grown together with Wind Fragrance Leaf, it needs an extra watering, and the Spiritual Dew should then be used to water the Wind Fragrance Leaf."

Lin Xian'er nodded.

"So that's how it is."

"You still need to study broadly. Don't think you've learned everything just because you've learned a little. Knowledge is interconnected."

Han Feng said, "But what you did today was right. If you aren't brave enough to try, then mistakes can't be corrected in time."

Having received Han Feng's praise, Lin Xian'er immediately broke into a smile.

"Keep it up."

"Mm!"

"The same goes for you, Qinglin. You must study everything Sister Xian'er teaches you carefully."

"I will, Uncle Han!" Qinglin answered loudly.

Bathed in the healing light, the little ones were both full of energy.

Han Feng smiled and led them back inside.

By then, Ye Qingyun had already tidied up the dining hall and was waiting for Han Feng in the living room.

"Let's go."

Han Feng entered the room together with Ye Qingyun.

The door clicked shut. Remembering last night's awkward experience, Ye Qingyun's face could not help flushing slightly.

By now, she had been repaired inside and out. Beneath her long green hair, her face was rosy and fair, while her skin was smooth as cream.

Compared to how she had looked before, she was practically a different person.

Just as he had yesterday, Han Feng examined Ye Qingyun's body.

The green energy within her was no longer confined to a small cluster; it now spread throughout her entire body.

The enormous change left Han Feng amazed. Some physiques truly defied all reason.

Yesterday, he had foolishly thought that Ye Qingyun was in the same boat as him, and that she still had a long road ahead before her physique could recover.

Yet she had awakened and repaired herself on the very next day.

Feeling slightly embarrassed, Han Feng cleared his throat. "Qingyun, you've awakened a famous physique known as the Green Wood Longevity Body. When it awakens, it releases healing light—the phenomenon you just caused."

"Master, this is a good thing, right?"

"Of course. With this physique awakened, your cultivation speed will be very fast in the future. Even without my help, you'll be able to live well."

However, upon hearing this, Ye Qingyun's face turned pale. She hurriedly asked, "Master, are you sending us away?"

Han Feng was taken aback, then smiled. "What? You don't want to leave? With your current potential, you no longer need to work as a servant just to earn the means to survive."

Ye Qingyun looked at Han Feng firmly and said earnestly, "Master, no matter what happens to me, I only remember that you were the one who brought me back yesterday. I am willing to serve you for the rest of my life!"

"Have you thought it through?"

Han Feng looked at Ye Qingyun and asked again.

This time, Ye Qingyun did not avert her gaze. She met Han Feng's eyes firmly and nodded heavily.

"Sigh. Actually, if I'd arrived a little later, your awakened physique could have changed your life. Fine, if you want to stay, then stay. If you ever wish to leave in the future, I won't stop you."

Han Feng smiled and rose to his feet. "But let's make this clear first. For the next few months, you'll have to work for me and help take good care of the household."

"Yes, Master!"

Ye Qingyun finally revealed a smile.

"Wait a moment. I have something to give you."

Han Feng walked into the hidden room and took out several spirit woods, preparing to select a wood-element cultivation technique from his memories for Ye Qingyun.

Watching Han Feng's back, Ye Qingyun unconsciously smiled.

Master, what do you mean that arriving later would have let me change my life? The one who changed my life was clearly you.

A quarter of an hour later, Han Feng emerged from the hidden room.

Using Soul Power, he had inscribed two scrolls on the spot.

One was the high-grade Earth Tier wood-element cultivation technique, Azure Sun Immortal Scripture.

The other was the high-grade Profound Tier wood-element combat skill, Two Forms: Profound Wood.

Cultivation techniques were the foundation, so they could not be handled carelessly. Combat skills, on the other hand, could be learned gradually.

"Qingyun, since you wish to remain by my side, you cannot waste your talent. You have what it takes to climb high and see far on the path of cultivation."

Han Feng handed the Azure Sun Immortal Scripture to her.

"This cultivation technique is obscure and difficult to understand. Stay tonight, and I'll teach you."

Han Feng placed the other combat skill scroll, Two Forms: Profound Wood, to one side.

"As for this combat skill, you can study it slowly yourself. There's no need to master it in a hurry."

Han Feng spoke on his own, failing to notice that Ye Qingyun's face had already turned completely red.

Tonight, she was going to cultivate with Master?

Ye Qingyun's heart pounded wildly. She did not even hear what Han Feng said afterward before he led her to the soft cushion.

"Qingyun?"

Han Feng finally noticed that something was off with his maid's expression.

"Why is your face so red? Do you need to rest?"

"N-No, I'm fine."

"Then I'll first explain the key points of cultivating this technique. Once you understand them, cultivation will be easier for you."

Han Feng sat beside Ye Qingyun and began explaining the Azure Sun Immortal Scripture on the spot.

A high-grade Earth Tier cultivation technique was no trifling matter. Without deep comprehension of cultivation, it could not be practiced.

Under Han Feng's meticulous instruction, Ye Qingyun gradually understood the introductory cultivation method of the Azure Sun Immortal Scripture.

Because the technique was simply too profound, Han Feng did not continue explaining further. Instead, he had Ye Qingyun begin practicing it.

"Calm your breath and focus your mind. Hold the mystic seal."

Ye Qingyun sat cross-legged on the soft cushion and began attempting cultivation, while Han Feng guided her from the side.

The night grew deeper, yet neither of them felt sleepy. One taught seriously, while the other learned seriously.

"I still can't get past this part."

After several unsuccessful attempts, Ye Qingyun raised her head and sought Han Feng's help.

"Then let me try. Don't resist."

After thinking for a moment, Han Feng sat down behind Ye Qingyun.