The Xiao Clan.
Xun'er's bedroom.
At that moment, Xun'er stood by the window while a shadowlike figure spoke to her from inside the room.
"Miss, the Xiao Clan is beset by troubles both within and without. Things don't look promising."
"Uncle Ling, you still haven't found whoever is pulling the strings behind the scenes?"
Xun'er did not turn around, merely asking the question in an indifferent voice. Behind her, Ling Ying shook his head slightly.
"Miss, that fellow has never shown himself. I don't even know where to begin investigating."
"Understood. You may leave."
"Yes, miss."
As his words faded, Ling Ying vanished from the room, leaving Xun'er alone.
"Who exactly is behind this? Why are they targeting the Xiao Clan? And that person beside Brother Xiao Yan..."
Xun'er knitted her delicate brows in thought, her mind filled with questions. Unable to make any headway, she shook her head and looked out the window, biting her red lip.
"No matter who you are, if you dare hurt Brother Xiao Yan, I'll make you disappear from this world completely, whatever the cost!"
A faint, chilling menace lurked in Xun'er's clear, lilting voice, and wisps of golden flame flickered in her eyes.
Meanwhile.
The Xiao Clan Territory welcomed a special guest.
"Clan Leader Jia Lie, what brings you here?"
The guards at the Xiao Clan Gate were startled to see the visitor and hurried to address him respectfully.
Almost everyone in the Xiao Clan recognized Jia Lie Bi, a renowned figure in Wutan City. After all, every year, the major clans invited one another's leaders to attend their coming-of-age ceremonies.
That was why the gate guards recognized Jia Lie Bi.
"I have business with Clan Leader Xiao Zhan. Sorry for the trouble, but please inform him."
"Please wait a moment."
The following day.
The Jia Lie Residence.
Hiss...
Ling Feng sat cross-legged in his bedroom, cultivating. A stalk of grass, alternating between white and red, floated before him.
This was ice spirit flame grass. Its leaves were white and red, and tiny ice-crystal-like specks covered its white stem. Its fiery-red crown looked like a blazing flame. Two diametrically opposed attributes and energies constantly collided in the air, giving off hissing sounds as a thin mist curled around it.
Yet as Ling Feng cultivated, the thin mist surrounding the ice spirit flame grass was steadily drawn toward him as though by a siphon, curling around his body.
As time passed, the once-vibrant ice spirit flame grass gradually withered, as though its vitality were being stolen little by little.
Hum...
At a certain moment, the ice spirit flame grass withered completely and fell onto the bed. At the same time, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Ling Feng's body, and his tightly shut eyes snapped open.
"Finally, a Five-Star Dou Master."
Ling Feng let out a deep breath. Feeling the newly elevated power within him, he smiled.
"As a Five-Star Dou Master, I can create Five-Star Dou Ling characters. I wonder if I can create him?"
A sudden impulse struck Ling Feng. He wanted to create a character he rather liked.
"I wonder if it'll work..."
Ling Feng stopped cultivating, took out the Creation God Pen, and began drawing the character from memory.
"The pen can draw him. There's a chance!"
Ling Feng's eyes lit up, and he immediately set to work with bold strokes, drawing in earnest. Before long, a lifelike character sketch was complete. He swept the Creation God Pen through the air, and drifting ink shadows gradually took human form.
"Ah, sorry. I got lost on the road of life."
A voice suddenly rang out, and a man with long, silvery-white hair appeared before Ling Feng. He looked languid, wore a black cloth mask, and had his left eye covered by his forehead protector. He held a book in his hands, his gaze never leaving its pages.
Ling Feng took a closer look, and a wicked smile immediately curled his lips. "Make-Out Paradise? Now that's a good book."
Hearing this, Kakashi instantly reacted as though he had found a kindred spirit. He pulled a book from inside his clothes and offered it to Ling Feng with a smile. "You like it too, Young Master Ling? I have the latest edition here. Take it."
"Thanks."
Ling Feng did not refuse, accepting it with a smile. Kakashi, meanwhile, returned to immersing himself in the world of Make-Out Paradise.
"System, show me Kakashi's attributes."
Upon receiving Ling Feng's command, the system quickly displayed Kakashi's attribute panel.
Creation characters: Kakashi Hatake. Age: 26 Strength: Elite Jonin (Five-Star Dou Ling-peak Nine-Star Dou Ling) Kekkei Genkai: single-eye three-tomoe Sharingan Skills: Thousand Years of Death, Body Flicker Technique, Lightning Release: Chidori, Lightning Release: Lightning Cutter, Bringer-of-Darkness Technique, Summoning: Eight Ninja Hounds...
"System, why does Kakashi's strength range from Five-Star Dou Ling to Nine-Star Dou Ling?"
Studying Kakashi Hatake's attribute panel, Ling Feng stared at the strength field in confusion.
Previously, everyone had possessed a specific strength level, but Kakashi Hatake's vague range left Ling Feng puzzled.
[Ding!] [Host, Kakashi Hatake's strength range is vague because his circumstances are rather unusual.]
The system's voice echoed in his mind. Ling Feng remained silent and listened.
[Generally speaking, a Jonin's strength is roughly equivalent to a One-Star Dou Ling on the Dou Qi Continent. An Elite Jonin corresponds to a Five-Star Dou Ling, while a Candidate Kage corresponds to a peak Dou Ling. Kakashi Hatake possesses exceptional talent. With his aptitude, reaching Kage Level would pose no problem. However, he received a transplanted three-tomoe Sharingan. Since he is not an Uchiha, his Kekkei Genkai is hindered, and his strength is suppressed. He frequently runs short of chakra, which is also why he has never reached Kage Level.]
The system continued explaining, "[However, Creation Characters created by the host possess unlimited energy. His chakra can fully sustain the three-tomoe Sharingan, giving Kakashi Hatake a certain increase in combat power and placing him between an Elite Jonin and a Candidate Kage. Thus, Kakashi Hatake's strength has also changed, ranging from Five-Star Dou Ling to peak Nine-Star Dou Ling.]"
"So that's how it works."
After hearing the system's explanation, Ling Feng nodded in understanding.
There was no question that Kakashi Hatake was powerful. However, the Sharingan's demands meant that he was always running short of chakra.
As a result, Kakashi Hatake remained stuck at the Elite Jonin level. In actual combat, however, he always gave the impression that he could take on anyone, yet beat very few of them. Thus, Kakashi had earned another nickname: "Kakashi the 50-50 Ninja."
The characters Ling Feng created had unlimited mana. In other words, Kakashi now possessed unlimited chakra. No longer hindered by the Sharingan bloodline limit, he had become stronger.
"Then doesn't that mean Kakashi can unleash the strength of a peak Nine-Star Dou Ling with his unlimited chakra? Holy shit, I've hit the jackpot!"
As Ling Feng thought it through, astonishment appeared on his face before swiftly turning into delight.
Normally, as a Five-Star Dou Master, he could only create characters at the Five-Star Dou Ling level. But Kakashi's unique circumstances had revealed another buff of the Creation God Pen.
Ling Feng was overjoyed, and it took him quite a while to calm down.
Seeing Kakashi still engrossed in the world of Make-Out Paradise, Ling Feng smacked his lips and grumbled, "Is it really that good? I've seen more Japanese gravure photo books than I can count. Can Make-Out Paradise even compare to the animated version?"
Despite his grumbling, Ling Feng's hands betrayed him, obediently opening the first page. His eyes immediately widened with curiosity. "Holy shit, it's even in color! Jiraiya, you absolute legend."
"Tsk, tsk... these figures look so real. Hehe... such magnificent rolling waves, practically leaping off the page. Who knew Jiraiya had this kind of skill? He really lives up to the name Pervy Sage."
"If I get the chance, I'll have to go gather some material myself and broaden my horizons. Hehe... this chick looks good..."
"Hehe..."
Ling Feng sank helplessly into the world of Make-Out Paradise. Soon, sleazy chuckles rang out through the room from time to time.
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