Do I Really Like Being Passive?

By the time Qian Renxue had recovered, the two of them were already lying on the floor.

Qian Renxue leaned against Lin Feng's chest. Her pretty face was no longer flushed as she casually nuzzled against him.

She greedily inhaled Lin Feng's scent, bracing her hands on either side of his shoulders.

She looked down at Lin Feng, her long hair cascading around her, her azure eyes fixed directly on him.

"Xiao Feng, you're really amazing. I can feel that my physical strength has increased a little.

"Once we use that piece of whale rubber, I'll definitely be able to absorb a 10,000 Year Soul Ring."

Lin Feng wrapped an arm around Qian Renxue's slender waist and smiled.

"I wouldn't dare let you absorb a 10,000 Year Soul Ring with just whale rubber.

"Remember what I told you? Once Spirit Beasts reach ten thousand years, they develop self-awareness, and their Soul Rings retain remnants of their consciousness after death.

"A simple physical enhancement isn't enough. Absorb those two Immortal Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well first. Only then will I feel at ease letting you absorb a 10,000 Year Soul Ring."

During the somewhat painful process of Ice and Fire Body Tempering, Spiritual Power would grow tremendously.

"Oh~"

Qian Renxue smiled sweetly, winding a lock of hair around her delicate fingers and brushing it beneath Lin Feng's nose.

"Then we have to go together when the time comes. Only with you by my side will I be able to endure it."

"It's not that serious. The process will only be a little painful for you.

"With your talent, the enhancement from the Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber, and the nourishment the Innate Treasure Pearl has provided your meridians over the years, the difficulties of Ice and Fire Body Tempering won't stop you."

Qian Renxue proudly raised her chin.

"So what? I just like having you with me.

"With Xiao Feng around, I'm not afraid of anything. Hmph, hmph."

"Xiao Xue..."

"Mm."

Soft and sweet, delicate and smooth. Today's was cherry-flavored...

Just as their lips were about to meet and Qian Renxue was about to take things further—

A cough sounded from outside the room.

"Young Master, it's time for Disguise Simulation."

Qian Renxue opened her eyes, irritation flashing through them. Seeing the teasing look in Lin Feng's eyes only made her more embarrassed.

The whale rubber's effects definitely haven't worn off yet!

She withdrew the soft hand she had just slipped into Lin Feng's clothes.

Her rosy lips lightly touched Lin Feng's cheek before she rose and headed for the door.

"I'll come find you tonight."

Opening the door, she shot Chrysanthemum Douluo an unhappy glare and gave a soft snort. "Let's go."

Chrysanthemum Douluo pretended not to see it, feeling somewhat helpless.

The Great Enshrinement had ordered him to watch over the two in secret and prevent them from doing anything too out of line.

He had clearly already tacitly approved of their relationship, yet he still feared that the cabbage he had raised would be rooted up by Lin Feng. Little did he know that this cabbage was taking the initiative to lean into him.

If they were truly going to do anything excessive, though, that was unlikely. After all, at their age, his body seemed not to have reacted at all yet.

The key was that he was caught between two sides. He couldn't offend the Young Master, much less defy the Great Enshrinement's will. Xiao Feng also seemed like someone he couldn't offend, since his Immortal Herb still depended on him.

That made it three sides... no, that wasn't right. These two should already count as one family, shouldn't they?...

Chrysanthemum Douluo's mind was a mess as he let his thoughts run wild, accompanying Qian Renxue to the training grounds.

Watching the two leave, Lin Feng sat down cross-legged and pondered to himself.

Could it be that I like being passive? It seemed that every time, Qian Renxue was the one who took the next step first, and he merely responded.

Then he thought about holding hands with Ling Yuan JieJie and the lap pillow.

That seemed to be the case too?

Do I really like that feeling?

He quickly shook his head.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

How could a true man born between heaven and earth remain dejected beneath another for long?

Next time, he had to take the lead. He wasn't Huo Yuhao; he had no tendency to be the submissive one.

"That's right. I definitely don't like that feeling."

Lin Feng pursed his lips, nodded solemnly, and paced outside.

Returning to his room, Lin Feng picked up a brush and began writing about the Second Path.

During the condensation of the Second Soul Vein, Lin Feng once more sensed the deeper essence of Soul Rings.

A vast amount of Soul Power combined with laws. A unique Martial Soul seized the portion of the laws most suited to itself, giving birth to Soul Skills.

That was Lin Feng's current understanding. Although Soul Rings had become Soul Veins, the fundamental laws within them that suited him best still remained.

Therefore, he could still release Soul Skills. At the same time, without the limitations of Soul Rings, Soul Veins could be strengthened even further.

From this perspective, Soul Rings were both containers and restrictors.

"Having reclaimed the Source Law into myself, I am already fundamentally different from the existing Spirit Master cultivation system.

"From the moment a Martial Soul is born, it is a projection of its owner. When one reaches Soul Sage and can release a Martial Soul Avatar, it is still only a brief fusion between the two, with the Martial Soul as the main body.

"I have already absorbed Soul Rings into myself, so the Martial Soul should be the same. Innate Treasure Pearl.

"Use it as the guide, return to the origin, and reshape the innate!"

Lin Feng continued writing his research at the desk, his eyes growing brighter and brighter.

Outside the window, young birds chirped softly. A gentle breeze stirred the youth's hair.

"Lingling, call her Auntie Ling Yuan."

"Ling Yuan JieJie~" Her gentle voice carried a childlike playfulness.

Ye Lingling curiously looked at Ling Yuan. She seemed to have never met this big sister before...

Ling Yuan broke into a delighted smile, bent down, and stroked Ye Lingling's little head.

"Lingling~ What's going on? You call me Auntie, but you call her JieJie?"

Ye Lingling blinked and tilted her head. "But you are my little auntie."

She looked up and whispered quietly.

"And Mommy said that if a big sister is especially~ big there, then you have to call her Auntie."

Ye Wanqing was speechless. What had her sister been teaching Lingling? This was a gift, not something she relied on...

Ah, what was she even thinking? Her sister really did talk nonsense.

Ye Wanqing crouched down as well and patiently explained.

"Lingling, that has nothing to do with how you address someone.

"You must remember this from now on. When you see beautiful big sisters like us, you must never call them Auntie. Call them JieJie instead, understand?"

"Lingling knows."

Ling Yuan shot Ye Wanqing a glare and communicated telepathically, "Then what did you mean just now?"

Ye Wanqing simply took Ye Lingling's hand. "Come on, let's go find your mother."

Inside the Guest Hall, Mother Ye and Father Ye exchanged a glance.

They smiled at each other and eagerly pulled Ling Yuan's soft hand over, sitting on two nearby chairs.

Mother Ye rubbed Ling Yuan's hand and smiled.

"Xiao Yuan, this is a good thing. Look at Wanqing—she's still like a child even now. How can that do?

"A few days ago, she even fought Lingling over candy. How embarrassing."

Ye Wanqing's face darkened, and her eyes wandered away.

"Listen to me, be bold and go after him.

"Your brother-in-law is six years younger than I am. Back then, he was the same way, reserved like a girl.

"With your charm, why would you need so many tricks? Be more proactive and spend more time close to him in your daily life.

"Once he gives even the slightest response, strike while the iron is hot and smother him to death in your Land of Gentle Bliss."

Ling Yuan's cheeks were flushed, and Mother Ye's words left her somewhat bashful.

"I'll explain how to handle all that in detail later."

Ling Yuan lowered her head and softly murmured in acknowledgment.

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