76: Master and Apprentice

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A day later, at the peak of Yueyao Peak, outside Nangong Wan's Immortal Cave.

The morning light was just breaking, and a gentle breeze rustled through the bamboo forest on the peak, making a soft shushing sound.

Mo Fengwu's graceful figure appeared on the stone steps. Today, she had changed into a goose-yellow dress, which made her appear even more lively and girlish.

On her left shoulder, squatted the Ice-Scaled Lion Cub, its entire body covered in snow-white fur, curiously surveying its surroundings. On her right shoulder, perched a small bird with feathers as red as fire, exceptionally agile, which was precisely the Fiery Essence Sparrow Cub Lin Feng had selected from his Immortal Cave space yesterday.

"Master!" Mo Fengwu arrived at the entrance of the Immortal Cave, bowed gracefully, her voice clear and crisp.

A moment later, the stone door silently opened.

Nangong Wan, dressed in a moon-white palace gown, emerged slowly, her posture as cool and aloof as ever. Her gaze first landed on Mo Fengwu, then subtly swept around. The mountain-protecting Formation of Yueyao Peak was personally arranged by her, so she naturally knew exactly when Lin Feng had left.

She hadn't expected him to leave without even saying goodbye.

A hint of undetectable loss gently brushed across her heart, then was immediately suppressed.

"Phoenix Dance, what is it?" Nangong Wan's voice revealed little emotion.

At this moment, her gaze was immediately drawn to the two Spirit Beasts on Mo Fengwu's shoulders, exuding an imposing Spiritual Qi.

"These two..." Nangong Wan's eyes showed a hint of surprise, "Could they both be mutated Spirit Beasts!?"

As a Core Formation Elder, her discerning eye was extraordinary; she could tell at a glance that these two cubs had extraordinary Bloodlines and immense potential.

Upon hearing this, Mo Fengwu smiled, "Master has a good eye!"

She lifted the Ice-Scaled Lion Cub from her left shoulder as if presenting a treasure: "This Ice-Scaled Lion was given to me by my husband... by Lin Feng yesterday. This little fellow is really amazing, and it's very suitable for Phoenix Dance's Ice Spiritual Root!"

The little Ice-Scaled Lion seemed to sense no ill will from Nangong Wan; far from being afraid, it curiously blinked its icy blue eyes.

When Nangong Wan heard the word "husband" and saw Mo Fengwu quickly correct herself, a strange expression appeared on her face.

Her gaze shifted to the fiery red bird on Mo Fengwu's right shoulder: "What about this one?"

"This Fiery Essence Sparrow, Lin Feng said it contains a trace of Vermilion Bird Bloodline!" Mo Fengwu carefully presented the Fiery Essence Sparrow to Nangong Wan, "He said this sparrow is extremely compatible with your Cultivation Technique's attribute, and he specifically asked your Disciple to give it to you!"

Nangong Wan extended her jade hand, and the Fiery Essence Sparrow obediently hopped onto her fingertip, rubbing against it affectionately.

A warm, pure fire-attributed Spiritual Qi emanated from the Fiery Essence Sparrow, subtly resonating with the fire Spiritual Root within her body.

Her heart stirred slightly; Lin Feng was truly thoughtful.

If carefully nurtured, this Fiery Essence Sparrow's future achievements would be immeasurable; it was even possible for it to advance into a shapeshifting Yao Beast.

"This beast is indeed useful to me. I will accept it. He... was thoughtful." Nangong Wan said softly, her tone complex.

Seeing her Master accept the Fiery Essence Sparrow, Mo Fengwu's smile grew even brighter.

She then took out a bulging brocade pouch from her Storage Pouch and handed it to Nangong Wan: "Master, there's also this. Lin Feng also asked your Disciple to give it to you!"

Nangong Wan took the Storage Pouch, feeling its slight weight.

Her Divine Sense probed inside, and the next moment, her breathing hitched slightly.

Inside the Storage Pouch, several jade bottles lay quietly, each emitting a rich Medicinal Pill fragrance, clearly of extremely high quality.

Beside the jade bottles were several Spirit Medicines of various forms, all sparkling with Spiritual light.

"These are... Thousand-Year Ice Soul Black Ganoderma? And this one, it's a Purple Jade Buddha's Hand! This, this is the Seven-Star Begonia, which has long been extinct in Tiannan!" Nangong Wan's heart rate suddenly accelerated, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Any one of these Spirit Medicines was enough to drive a Core Formation Cultivator mad, and among them were several that she had painstakingly searched for years without success, even asking the Nascent Soul Old Ancestors within the Sect to no avail.

She remembered clearly that the day before yesterday, in that Immortal Cave, after they had finished their intimate affairs, Lin Feng had casually asked her if she had any Spirit Medicine needs for her Cultivation, and that he could help find them.

At the time, she hadn't taken it to heart.

In her opinion, if even she, an Elder of the Yanyue Sect, found it difficult to find such spiritual items, what could Lin Feng do, even if his cultivation was slightly higher than hers? The world of Cultivation was vast, Opportunities were hard to come by, how could they be found just by saying so?

Yet, she never expected that in just one day and one night, these Spirit Medicines she had long sought would appear in her hands.

In the corner of the Storage Pouch, there was also a plain note.

Nangong Wan took out the note, on which the name and efficacy of each Medicinal Pill were written in elegant handwriting, with a sense of meticulousness and care evident between the lines.

A warm current, mixed with an indescribable bitterness and emotion, surged into her heart.

Her always cool and aloof Phoenix eyes unexpectedly became a little moist.

He understood her so well, and was so thoughtful.

Nangong Wan suddenly reached out and pulled Mo Fengwu into her embrace, her head slightly turned away, unwilling to let her Disciple see her current loss of composure.

Her fingertips moved slightly with Spiritual Qi, quietly wiping away the glimmering tear at the corner of her eye.

"Master?" Mo Fengwu was startled by the sudden embrace.

She could feel that her Master's body was trembling slightly.

In her memory, her Master had always been as cool and aloof as a Fairy from the Moon Palace; when had she ever shown such outward emotion?

But she could feel the warmth of her Master's embrace, and the softness hidden beneath that cool exterior.

"Hehe." Mo Fengwu chuckled a little shyly, then also extended her arms and gently hugged Nangong Wan back, "Master smells so good, and she's so soft when I hug her, it's so comfortable."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Wan's body stiffened slightly, then the turbulent emotions in her heart were greatly diluted by her Disciple's innocent words, and she couldn't help but chuckle softly.

She released Mo Fengwu, her face having returned to its usual composure, though a trace of lingering tenderness remained deep in her eyes.

"These Medicinal Pills and Spirit Medicines are indeed of great use to your Master." Nangong Wan looked at Mo Fengwu, her voice much gentler, "Help me... thank him."

Mo Fengwu nodded heavily: "Mhm! Your Disciple will!"

Seeing her Master's expression soften, she grew bolder and stepped forward again, hugging Nangong Wan's waist once more, cooing: "Master, Phoenix Dance will Cultivate even harder in the future and not let Master down!"

Nangong Wan gently patted her back, her heart filled with tenderness.

The hearts of the Master and Disciple, with this embrace, seemed to draw a little closer.

At the same time, on the small path leading down from Yueyao Peak in the Yanyue Sect.

Lin Feng was leisurely strolling downwards.

His Divine Sense had long since taken in the warm scene at the peak of Yueyao Peak, the sight of the Master and Disciple embracing.

On the System panel, his bond with Nangong Wan had indeed quietly increased by another notch.

"I wonder when a Master-Disciple encounter will happen?" Lin Feng couldn't help but think.

Just as he was in a good mood, pondering his next plans.

"Who are you!?" A sharp shout came from not far ahead, carrying a hint of vigilance and questioning.

Lin Feng was startled by the sudden voice, his steps halted, and he quickly looked closely.

He saw a young woman dressed in a light blue tight-fitting outfit, with several Storage Pouches hanging from her waist, and a red long whip tied to her waist, standing prettily there, hands on her hips, her bright almond-shaped eyes scrutinizing him up and down.

Lin Feng looked closely and couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

"It's you?"

This woman was none other than Many Treasures Woman Song Baoer, who he had given the Forget-Worry Pill to in the Blood Forbidden Ground that day, and who was eventually taken out of the Restriction by Nangong Wan!

However, looking at her current appearance, she clearly didn't remember him.

Song Baoer's delicate brows furrowed. Seeing the handsome face of the male Cultivator before her, the faint smile at the corner of his mouth seemed a bit... frivolous to her?

Especially since this person had come down from Yueyao Peak!

Yueyao Peak was the secluded Cultivation place of Grandmaster Nangong and Junior Sister Mo; ordinary Disciples were not allowed to trespass.

This person was walking down from the peak with a 'wicked smile' on his face. Could it be... could it be that he had spied on Grandmaster Nangong and Junior Sister Mo?!

Upon this thought, an alarm bell immediately rang in Song Baoer's heart.

"Aha! I knew you looked sneaky!" She let out a sharp cry, and without waiting for Lin Feng to explain, she flicked her wrist, and that familiar red long whip shot out like a spiritual snake, bringing with it the sound of tearing air, and enveloped Lin Feng's head.

"Hey!" Lin Feng's heart trembled, thinking that this little girl was still so reckless.

He didn't want to get entangled with this Many Treasures Woman, nor did he want to expose his relationship with Nangong Wan.

Seeing the whip's shadow reach him, Lin Feng's body suddenly drifted backward, narrowly avoiding the whip's range.

He flipped his wrist, and a dazzling light talisman was already clasped between his fingers.

"Junior Sister Bao'er, let's talk nicely, don't just start fighting!" Lin Feng shouted, but his hands didn't hesitate.

With a surge of Spiritual Qi, the dazzling light talisman instantly activated.

"Buzz!"

A blinding, dazzling white light suddenly erupted, its brilliance enough to revive Ultraman Tiga.

"Ah! My eyes!" Song Baoer felt a blank white in front of her eyes, unable to see anything, and instinctively cried out in surprise, quickly raising her hand to cover her eyes.

Seizing this Opportunity, Lin Feng's escape light flared under his feet, and his figure transformed into a green rainbow, shooting towards the Yanyue Sect's mountain gate without looking back, at an extreme speed.

In a few breaths, he had already disappeared at the end of the mountain path.

The strong light gradually faded.

Song Baoer rubbed her sore eyes, and it took her a while to barely regain her vision.

She put her hand down and looked at where Lin Feng had stood just now, but it was already empty.

"Where is he?!" She stomped her foot, a little annoyed, "He runs fast! Don't let me see you again next time!"

She wrinkled her nose, carefully recalling the man's face from just now, always feeling a strange sense of familiarity, yet unable to recall where she had seen him.

"Strange... Who exactly was that person?" Song Baoer tilted her head, a look of confusion and unwillingness on her face, muttering to herself for a long time.

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