Entwined

Feeling the Second Spirit Meridian within his body, Lin Feng's mind stirred.

The Spirit Meridian at his heart was somewhat different from the First Spirit Meridian in his liver.

It was more powerful, and a scorching aura was contained within the crimson Spirit Meridian.

This Spirit Meridian nourished his heart through the Apertures, bringing it feedback. Lin Feng could clearly feel the nourishment from the Spirit Meridian.

His heart beat more forcefully, yet fewer times within the same period.

Anyone familiar with biology knew that this was an extremely positive phenomenon. It meant that Lin Feng's metabolism and the efficiency of his heart's blood supply had reached a new level.

The First Spirit Meridian in his liver flowed with tremendous vitality. Passing through the Apertures, it resonated with the one in his heart from afar!

Somehow, Lin Feng felt that these two paths could be connected. The Innate Treasure Pearl once again returned to his Dantian.

Soul Power circulated, emerging from his Dantian, passing through his liver, and flowing into his heart.

Whoosh—

Refreshing!

More refreshing than ever before!

His body seemed to be leaping for joy, and the speed at which his Soul Power circulated within him increased by more than double.

"Ha-ha-ha!"

Lin Feng stood up and laughed heartily, his eyes filled with boundless pride. He knew that he had taken the right path.

Qian Renxue was slightly stunned, an indescribable light shimmering in her eyes as she smiled faintly.

She pressed Lin Feng back down.

"Huh?"

"Don't move! Your body is still very weak! I need to examine you properly."

Ling Yuan felt as if she had heard those words somewhere before, but she couldn't remember where. She glanced at Qian Renxue enviously, then looked at the sky. Her pupils suddenly widened.

Oh no, I forgot about her!

She glanced at Qian Renxue's smiling cheek and sighed inwardly.

After greeting the two of them, she headed toward the Commercial Street in the city center.

"Chrysanthemum Grandpa, Grandpa She, you can come in now."

"Are you finally done?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo and She Long looked at the two people fawning over each other before them. Their hearts remained completely unmoved. There was nothing they could do; they had grown used to it over the past few days.

Chrysanthemum Douluo grumbled inwardly. Young Master, you need to be a little more reserved. This boy isn't some simple, cheerful little lad. Anyone who can produce drawings like those is definitely an old lecher.

"Grandpa She, did you manage to obtain the Whale Rubber in the city that you mentioned last time?"

Qian Renxue gently pressed Lin Feng's temples, easing his exhausted mind.

"Reporting to Young Master, aside from observing Xue Qinghe today, Pufferfish has already gone to that noble's residence. He should be able to bring it back by evening."

"Mm."

Qian Renxue acknowledged him. As she watched Lin Feng grow stronger step by step, her heart was filled with joy, but she also felt a sense of urgency.

After all, Lin Feng's Innate Soul Power had only been level one, nineteen levels below her own.

Yet he had already reached level twenty-four, while she was only level thirty-six. Although the Immortal Herb and Thousand Year Soul Ring had played a part, the fact remained that the gap between their talents was growing smaller and smaller.

Not to mention that Lin Feng would gain the enhancement of his Spirit Meridians in the future. His cultivation speed would only grow faster.

"Xiao Feng, how much of an increase can your Second Spirit Meridian provide?"

Lin Feng silently enjoyed the sensation for a while before pondering for a moment.

"If it's only the First or Second Spirit Meridian, each should provide a twenty-percent increase.

"Together, they can provide a fifty-percent increase in cultivation speed.

"For an ordinary person without Spirit Meridians, these two paths can provide a ten-percent increase."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's pupils contracted slightly, but he asked, "Then, Xiao Feng, why can the combined enhancement be even greater after gaining the Spirit Meridians?

"Could it be that the Spirit Meridians can be connected, promoting each other?"

Lin Feng nodded and smiled faintly.

"Chrysanthemum Grandpa, I intend to open up a path for generations to come. If I can't connect the paths within the Cultivation Method, it can't be considered a success.

"Even the Clear Sky Sect's Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer emphasizes linking each strike together, with wave after wave building upon the last."

Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed emotionally. "Indeed, indeed. I truly admire you today, boy. No wonder the Great Enshrinement values you so highly."

She Long said, "So, we can all cultivate this Cultivation Method, then? I wonder if you could teach it to me?"

"Of course. This was an open Cultivation Method to begin with, so the two of you can naturally learn it. It's just that I had other matters to attend to earlier, so I didn't give it to you right away."

"Once I write down the Second Path, Grandpa She, please return to the Spirit Hall and hand it to the Great Enshrinement."

She Long's eyes lit up. "Good. Leave it to me."

After recovering somewhat, Lin Feng also stood up under Qian Renxue's somewhat reluctant gaze.

There was nothing he could do. Qian Renxue had stopped massaging him and had instead begun touching him all over and rubbing against his face. If this continued, Lin Feng was afraid he wouldn't be able to suppress his rising heat.

Just then, a somewhat burly figure entered the courtyard.

Stingray Douluo's face was full of delight as he took an object out of his Storage Soul Tool.

"Young Master, I have fulfilled your request. I found this item beneath a hidden compartment at the head of that noble's bed.

"I already had someone from a shop examine it. It's definitely Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber. This stuff is extremely rare, and the ten-thousand-year variety naturally carries a fragrance."

"Oh?"

Qian Renxue raised her brows, her expression brightening.

Looking at the Whale Rubber, which weighed more than ten pounds, Qian Renxue said:

"Very good. You must all know the effects of this Whale Rubber by now. Keep half of it, and give the other half to me.

"I can't use this much. Those among you who have children can give some to them later and see whether it can increase their physical strength."

"Thank you, Young Master." ×3

The three of them cut off half.

"Xiao Feng, come with me."

Qian Renxue put away the Whale Rubber and waved Lin Feng over. She walked excitedly toward the room.

This was Whale Rubber said to be capable of increasing the age of a Spirit Ring—and it was even the ten-thousand-year variety. Its effects were bound to exceed those of Thousand Year Whale Rubber by an entire tier.

Qian Renxue had seen Lin Feng's Spirit Rings break through their limits and had long been eager to try it herself. Now that she had finally obtained it after waiting several days, she naturally wanted to try it at once.

The two of them closed the door. Lin Feng looked at Qian Renxue before him, his gaze beginning to drift.

"Xiao Xue, did you forget about the Whale Rubber's other effect?

"I'd better go outside first, right?"

The corners of Qian Renxue's lips lifted slightly, and a hint of slyness flashed through her eyes.

"That won't do. Who told you to be the one who discovered the Whale Rubber's effects?

"Besides, as a Theory Master, how can you miss such a good opportunity for research?

"As for that minor side effect, controlling it is as easy as lifting a finger for me!"

"Then... all right."

Two and a half minutes later...

Lin Feng looked at Qian Renxue hanging from his body, her eyes clouded with spring, her Pretty Face rubbing against him, and fell into deep thought.

Qian Renxue's face was flushed, her body burning hot. She gently extended her little tongue, her fragrant lips exhaling hot breath against Lin Feng's Ear Root.

Lin Feng shuddered.

A gleam flashed through Qian Renxue's eyes as she murmured softly, "Xiao Feng, don't leave. I'm a little uncomfortable. Let me hold you for a while. I'll be fine soon."

Lin Feng tightly closed his eyes and took the initiative to wrap his arms around Qian Renxue's slender waist.

Qian Renxue's eyes lit up with joy. She buried her head against Lin Feng's shoulder, occasionally breathing out a stream of Orchid Breath.

The two of them simply waited for the effects of the Whale Rubber to pass...