The Heavenly Dragon's Beginning in the Journey Through the Heavens

After Li Qiushui was wounded and fled, she indeed never came back again.

Perhaps knowing that with Ling Feng there, her goal was impossible to achieve, so she stopped wasting her time.

Although Li Qiushui did not attack again, Ling Feng did not let his guard down and continued to cultivate in the main hall.

He knew that if a master like Li Qiushui wanted to launch a sneak attack or infiltrate, he would have to be constantly vigilant.

Therefore, he decided to stay in the main hall to continue his cultivation so that he could be prepared to deal with any unexpected situations at any time.

As for Li Qiushui, after rushing out of the Lingjiu Palace, although she encountered people from the Nine Heavens and Ten Departments, she did not stop.

She unleashed the full power of her Northern Darkness Divine Art, and her figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

These people only felt something teleport past them, without seeing clearly what it was.

Li Qiushui didn't linger and rushed back to that nameless town without stopping.

When she returned, Wang Yuyan was still practicing her skills, as if she had no idea that Li Qiushui had caused another disturbance at Lingjiu Palace.

Since Wang Yuyan didn't ask any more questions out of curiosity, Li Qiushui decided to remain silent to avoid getting involved.

After all, knowing too much about certain things could be detrimental to her and could even put her in danger.

In the days that followed, they didn't go anywhere and stayed in this nameless town.

This small town is very quiet and peaceful, making people feel very comfortable and relaxed.

Living here, time seems to slow down and become beautiful, and no outsiders come to disturb them.

After all, no one would have expected that such a powerful expert would exist in this nameless town.

Li Qiushui would set aside time every day to guide Wang Yuyan.

She taught Wang Yuyan very diligently, hoping to help her improve her skills.

Under the guidance of this master-level expert, Wang Yuyan made rapid progress.

Although Ling Feng is also a Grandmaster-level expert, his internal energy is mostly acquired out of thin air, so his understanding of the specific realm is not as good as that of Grandmasters like Li Qiushui who have cultivated step by step.

Therefore, Ling Feng could only provide them with some cultivation techniques in normal times, and as for specific guidance, he actually only had a superficial understanding of them.

In contrast, Li Qiushui was different; she could easily see through Wang Yuyan's weaknesses.

Therefore, under her careful guidance, Wang Yuyan experienced a sudden enlightenment, and her cultivation level improved rapidly like a rocket.

However, Ling Feng's situation was different.

At this point, apart from imparting some valuable experience, Tong Lao could no longer provide Ling Feng with any further guidance.

After all, Ling Feng had already grasped the basics of several martial arts techniques he had practiced. The rest of his cultivation path would depend solely on his own efforts and comprehension.

However, Zhong Ling and Mu Wanqing benefited greatly, receiving much valuable guidance from the Old Woman.

Therefore, they successfully broke through to the first-class level in just one month.

With their current strength, they can be considered a powerful force in the martial arts world.

As long as they don't provoke those top experts, they are enough to dominate the region.

However, the two women had no interest in martial arts, so they only learned martial arts for self-defense.

After Li Qiushui stopped causing trouble, Lingjiu Palace returned to peace.

Time flies, and more than three months have passed quickly. The Child Granny has fully recovered her powers.

After she had fully recovered her powers, she called Ling Feng to her bedchamber alone and said to him:

“Nephew, now that my powers have been fully restored, I entrust the Lingjiu Palace to you. I hope you will treat them well in the future.”

Ling Feng felt as if the Old Woman was giving her last words, and his heart tightened. He quickly stepped forward and asked:

"Senior Uncle, you are still in the prime of your life and can certainly continue to manage Lingjiu Palace. Why entrust it to me? Besides, I'm not very good at managing a sect!"

The old woman looked at Ling Feng and smiled slightly:

"I am very pleased that you have this intention."

But my master is old and can no longer lead everyone as he used to.

As the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect, and with the Lingjiu Palace established based on the Xiaoyao Sect, it is only natural to hand it over to you.

As for how to manage them, don't worry. There are many talented people in Lingjiu Palace who will assist you. As long as you treat them sincerely, they will surely do their best to support you.

Ling Feng felt somewhat uneasy after hearing Tong Lao's words, but he couldn't refuse directly, so he could only nod and say:

"Don't worry, Uncle-Master, I will do my best."

"Yes, your senior master believes you can do it."

Then she shouted loudly outside:

"All four of you, come in."

After the four swordsmen, Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum, were summoned, she looked at them with a kind expression and said:

“From now on, my niece will be the new Palace Master of Lingjiu Palace, and you will be responsible for assisting her.”

Upon hearing this, the four women immediately knelt down and loudly proclaimed:

"Grandma, don't you want us anymore? We're willing to follow you for the rest of our lives."

"Nonsense! My nephew is the head of the Xiaoyao Sect, and our Lingjiu Palace was established with the support of the Xiaoyao Sect, so it is only right that I hand over Lingjiu Palace to him."

From now on, I will go into seclusion to cultivate, and you will not be of any use following me.

"When my nephew first assumed the position of Palace Master of Lingjiu Palace, you all followed him and assisted him in managing the palace. You are all familiar with everything here."

"Grandma, but we..."

"Alright, that's enough. My mind is made up, so just follow my instructions."

The Heavenly Child Granny interrupted them, speaking firmly.

The four women, Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum, exchanged glances, a hint of reluctance flashing in their eyes, but still responded in unison:

"Yes, Grandma."

Tianshan Tonglao nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Ling Feng, her eyes filled with trust and expectation.

“Nephew, I’m entrusting Lingjiu Palace to you from now on. I hope you can manage it well. These four girls are all trained by me. They will definitely be loyal to you. With their help, I believe you can adapt to this new identity more quickly.”

Ling Feng took a deep breath and nodded solemnly:

"Don't worry, Uncle-Master, I will do my best and live up to your expectations."

Tianshan Tonglao smiled with satisfaction, then waved for the four women, Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, to leave first, instructing them to guard the door and not let anyone in.

After they left to carry out their orders, Granny Tong stood up and looked at Ling Feng with a serious expression, saying:

"Come with me, I'll take you somewhere."

After saying that, she didn't wait for Ling Feng's response and turned to walk to a screen in the bedroom.

She reached out and moved the screen aside, then spun a vase next to it around.

Then she returned to her original position and gently pushed the area that the screen had just covered.

With her movement, it was as if a door was gently pushed open there.

It was pitch black inside, and I had no idea what was inside.

She took out a tinderbox from her bosom, lit it, and then went inside.

Seeing this, Ling Feng also stepped forward and followed.

After the two entered, Ling Feng realized that it was a secret passage. As soon as they entered, the door behind them closed automatically.

The passageway was filled with an old, worn atmosphere, and the walls shimmered with a faint light, as if countless tiny gems were embedded in them.

The tinderbox in Tianshan Tonglao's hand illuminated the road ahead. The two walked along the passage, the ground beneath their feet was flat and smooth, clearly having been carefully polished.

Exquisite murals and sculptures appear from time to time along the passageway, and these artworks are lifelike.

As Ling Feng walked, he observed his surroundings, secretly marveling at how luxurious and magnificent the secret passage of Lingjiu Palace was.

After walking for a short while, they finally reached the end of the passage, where there was a tightly closed stone door.

The Heavenly Child Granny stopped and lit an oil lamp beside the stone gate with a tinderbox, instantly illuminating the entire space.

She turned to look at Ling Feng, a hint of seriousness flashing in her eyes.

"This is the core secret of Lingjiu Palace and Xiaoyao Sect, and it is also an important thing passed down by our successive palace masters."

The Heavenly Child Granny's voice was deep and carried a hint of authority.

Ling Feng nodded, indicating that he understood.

Tianshan Tonglao took a deep breath, then stretched out her finger and gently pressed the mechanism next to the stone door.

With a slight creak, the door slowly opened, revealing the scene inside.

Ling Feng's eyes widened as he saw a stone chamber filled with rows of neat bookshelves, displaying all sorts of books, scrolls, and precious items.

In the center of the stone chamber, there was a huge stone table with several exquisite boxes on it.

Tianshan Tonglao entered the stone chamber, came to the stone table, and lit the oil lamp on the stone table.

As the oil lamp was lit, the entire stone chamber was instantly illuminated.

After putting away the tinderbox, Tianshan Tonglao picked up a box from the stone table and opened it.

Ling Feng leaned forward to take a look and found that it was an ancient jade pendant. She handed the jade pendant to Ling Feng and said.

"This jade pendant is called the 'Exquisite Pendant.' It can help you unlock all the mechanisms and formations within the Lingjiu Palace. If you encounter danger in the future, you can use it to enter the secret passage for refuge."

Ling Feng took the jade pendant, examined it carefully, and felt the cool touch emanating from it.

"Thank you, Uncle Master."

Ling Feng expressed his sincere gratitude.

Tianshan Child Granny smiled slightly, looking at Ling Feng with a gratified expression, and said:

"Besides this jade pendant, the bookshelves around here are all rare martial arts manuals, though they are just some ordinary manuals."

The most precious secret manuals are those recorded on the stone wall behind these bookshelves. Those are the most valuable secret manuals of the Free and Unfettered Sect, and you must remember not to pass them on to anyone else.

"Don't worry, Uncle-Master, I will definitely remember this."

Hearing her say that, Ling Feng suddenly remembered that there was a similar passage in the original work.

When Xu Zhu opened Lingjiu Palace, a group of martial artists entered and practiced the martial arts techniques written on the stone wall, but they actually fell into qi deviation.

After explaining everything, Tianshan Child Granny looked at Ling Feng with a relieved expression and said:

"I hope you can make good use of these treasures and protect Lingjiu Palace. You can stay here and observe for now."

After saying that, she turned and left the stone chamber.

Ling Feng stood there, gazing at the jade pendant in his hand, his heart filled with emotion.

Ling Feng stayed in the stone chamber for a while, carefully observing the martial arts records on the surrounding stone walls.

As expected, just as the old woman had said, these stone walls contained detailed records of the various martial arts techniques of the Free and Unfettered Sect.

Apart from the Northern Darkness Divine Skill and the Lesser Formless Skill, all other martial arts techniques are recorded here.

Ling Feng glanced at it quickly and then turned and left the stone chamber.

After all, he knew he could come back here anytime in the future, and he could study it slowly when he had time.

Ling Feng noticed that Tong Lao was behaving strangely today, and he felt that something big was about to happen, so he had to figure out what was going on first.

When Ling Feng walked out of the stone chamber, Tong Lao was surprised to see him come out so quickly and asked:

"There are so many precious secret manuals inside, why don't you take a little longer to look at them?"

Ling Feng frowned, looking at Tong Lao with a serious expression, and asked earnestly:

"Senior Uncle, why are you handing these things to me in such a hurry? Is something about to happen?"

"Sigh, you're overthinking it! I've just been managing Lingjiu Palace for so many years and I'm feeling a bit tired. Now it's time to hand it all over to you so I can relax a bit."

The old woman's tone was weary, but a glint of wisdom flashed in her eyes.

Ling Feng frowned; he had a feeling that things weren't so simple.

Although the old woman had trusted him completely these past few months, she suddenly handed over the Lingjiu Palace to him, which puzzled him greatly.

However, he also understood the old woman's personality; if she didn't want to tell him the truth, then no matter how much he pressed her, it would be in vain.

Therefore, Ling Feng decided to put aside his doubts for the time being and wait for the right time to make a plan.

After Tong Lao regained her powers, Ling Feng left the main hall.

After all, now that Tong Lao's powers have been fully restored, she no longer needs to worry about Li Qiushui causing trouble, and there is not much point in Ling Feng staying there.

However, as he walked out of the main hall, doubts welled up in his mind again.

Why did the Child Granny suddenly hand over the Lingjiu Palace to him? This question lingered in his mind, preventing him from finding peace of mind.

After leaving Tong Lao's palace, Ling Feng went to the residence of Zhong Ling and Mu Wanqing.

During this time, he had been wholeheartedly protecting Tong Lao, while the two women were also focused on practicing martial arts. Therefore, although they met every day, they had become less affectionate.

Now that Ling Feng is finally free from his constraints, he naturally wants to get intimate with them.

Ling Feng pushed open the door and saw Zhong Ling and Mu Wanqing looking at a martial arts manual.

He coughed softly, drawing their attention.

The two women looked up and saw Ling Feng arrive. Their faces lit up with joy, and they quickly got up to greet him.

"Brother Feng, what brings you here? We thought you were still protecting Granny Tong."

Zhong Ling said with a smile.

"Yes, Brother Feng, you've been working hard lately."

Mu Wanqing looked at Ling Feng tenderly, her eyes full of concern.

Ling Feng smiled and shook his head:

"Hehe, my senior sister has fully recovered her power now, and she no longer needs my protection."

After Ling Feng finished speaking, he slowly walked to the bedside, gently sat down, and reached out to stroke Zhong Ling's hair. Then he turned his head, looked at Mu Wanqing with tender eyes, and said to the two of them in a low and apologetic voice:

"I've neglected you all during this time, it's all my fault."

Zhong Ling sensed the apology in Ling Feng's eyes and couldn't help but reveal a playful smile, responding in a sweet voice:

"Hehe, we understand that Brother Feng wants to protect Granny Tong. Besides, under Granny Tong's guidance, our martial arts have improved rapidly! Maybe we've already surpassed Yu Yan!"

Hearing their confident words, Ling Feng couldn't help but laugh out loud, jokingly teasing them:

"Haha, don't be too smug about that! Yu Yan is with her grandmother, so does that mean her grandmother can't teach her? Maybe she'll even progress faster!"

Upon hearing this, the two women suddenly remembered who Wang Yuyan was with now, and their competitive spirit vanished instantly.

After chatting with the two women for a while, Ling Feng began to depict scenes that were not suitable for children.

The three hadn't been intimate for months, and this passionate encounter lasted until very late.