Chapter 2: The Golden-Haired Loli in the Library

"What are you looking at?" A crisp voice sounded beside Lin Feng’s ear, accompanied by a faint fragrance. "Books." Lin Feng responded without turning his head. For him at this moment, finding a method for his future cultivation was the top priority. Qian Renxue frowned. She had actually been observing Lin Feng for a long time. Over the past year, this guy had come to the library every day, always sitting in the same spot. The only thing that changed was the book in his hand. After a year of acting like a scarecrow, it was impossible for others not to notice him. Lin Feng’s cold attitude annoyed Qian Renxue. In her seven years of life, aside from her mother, no one had ever spoken to her in such a tone. "Does this guy not even bother to turn his head and look at me? Hmph." Thud! Qian Renxue slammed her hand on the table. "Hey, I’m talking to you! Shouldn’t you look at me when responding? Learn some manners, got it?" Lin Feng reluctantly turned his head, a flash of surprise in his eyes. He glanced at Qian Renxue and inwardly sighed. As expected of the future Angel God, you can already see hints of her future peerless beauty. Her golden hair cascaded down, her delicate cheeks tinged with a rosy hue. She wore a gauzy, gold-and-white short dress. Her round eyes sparkled with a hint of playfulness and cuteness, but at the same time, she exuded an aura of nobility and sanctity. But why was she here? And why did it seem like she was looking for him? "Alright, Miss. I’m reading a book." With that, he lowered his head again and continued reading his materials, taking notes. Qian Renxue, who had initially felt a bit smug upon seeing the admiration in Lin Feng’s eyes: "..." What was this feeling of wanting to speak but being unable to? Reading a book? Is that what I asked you to tell me? I wanted to know what kind of book it was! "Possible Improvements to Meditation Techniques, Part Six?" Qian Renxue sat down beside Lin Feng and softly read the title of his notes. "Hey! Lin Feng, let’s get to know each other. My name is Xiao Xue." "You investigated me?" Qian Renxue was taken aback. Seeing Lin Feng’s calm expression, she felt a bit nervous and quickly waved her hands to explain. "No, no! You come here to study every day. Many people here know your name. I didn’t investigate you!" Lin Feng put down his pen and looked at the flustered Qian Renxue with amusement. "Hmm, I’m not angry. It’s just that I don’t think I’ve seen you at the academy before?" "Oh, uh, my family elders are high-ranking officials in the Spirit Hall. They didn’t send me to the academy. Since you love studying so much, you should know that the stuff taught in the primary academy can be learned at home." Lin Feng nodded. He didn’t mind Qian Renxue’s concealment. After all, with her innate level 20 soul power, it made sense for her to lay low for a while. "I see. So, are you here to read books too? The bookshelves are over there. If you can’t find a book, you can ask the lady at the counter." Qian Renxue’s breath hitched. What is this guy talking about? I’m sitting right next to him. Isn’t it obvious I’m here for him? Is he made of wood or something? She slammed her right hand on Lin Feng’s shoulder, puffing out her cheeks and threatening him fiercely: "I said, I’m here for you! To see what you’re researching. Got it?" "Ouch, ouch, ouch! I got it. Let go!" "Hmph." Lin Feng rubbed his sore shoulder and looked at Qian Renxue helplessly. Truthfully, he hadn’t wanted to interact with her this early, but it wasn’t a bad thing either. "What do you want to know?" Qian Renxue curled her lips, crossed her arms, and said with a huff: "Tell me everything about you!" "The path of soul power flowing through the body? I already know how to do that." Qian Renxue proudly raised her head, her expression seeming to say, Praise me, praise me! "It’s different. What I mean is, soul power flowing along a fixed path through the body’s meridians, enhancing the body, promoting physical growth, and speeding up the absorption of soul power. It’s not the usual method of just guiding soul power when needed. That’s something every soul master can do." Qian Renxue was momentarily speechless. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear to hide her embarrassment. "Is that so? What exactly can it do?" Lin Feng pulled out a diagram of the human body’s meridians. "Look, the human body has various acupoints and meridians. When a soul master releases a soul skill, their soul power surges through their body. The meridians are like the riverbeds for soul power. When releasing a soul skill, a soul master’s abilities and physical condition are greatly enhanced. Therefore, in my opinion, the most crucial step in extracting and converting soul power is its circulation within the body. If we can create a specific method for guiding soul power through the meridians, then the cultivation of soul masters will undergo another revolution. Imagine soul power circulating through the body, promoting physical growth, expelling impurities, and accelerating the absorption and conversion of soul power. Furthermore, allowing soul power to develop its own characteristics, making self-created soul skills easier, and so on. That’s what I’m researching right now." Listening to Lin Feng’s endless stream of words, Qian Renxue pursed her lips. She had thought this guy might have made some groundbreaking discoveries over the past year, but this seemed too unrealistic. She admonished him earnestly: "With just you? Something that countless predecessors over thousands of years haven’t discovered—how could you possibly figure it out? You’d be better off focusing on your cultivation." Lin Feng interrupted her: "Since you know about me, you should know my innate soul power level, right?" Qian Renxue felt a bit embarrassed. Was it really appropriate to bring up someone’s shortcomings in front of them? "Uh, I think it’s level one, right? I heard it from others! But it’s not that bad. You can still cultivate, so don’t be too upset." Lin Feng smiled and shook his head: "I’m not upset. My current soul power level is level 6!" Qian Renxue’s eyes widened, and she instinctively blurted out: "That’s impossible!" It was a widely accepted fact in the soul master world that innate soul power level was proportional to cultivation speed. With her innate level 20 soul power, excluding the 3-level increase from attaching soul rings, she had only improved by 5 levels this year. How could someone with Lin Feng’s talent achieve such a feat? "Whether it’s true or not, why don’t you feel it for yourself?" With that, Lin Feng extended his right hand. Qian Renxue looked at the hand in front of her, hesitating slightly. Aside from her father and a few grandfathers, no other man had ever touched her. Looking at the smiling young man before her, Qian Renxue felt both shy and annoyed. "Tch, what am I afraid of?" The next moment, a warm and delicate sensation passed into Lin Feng’s hand. Qian Renxue’s hand was soft and comfortable to hold. Instinctively, he traced a line on her palm. "You! Don’t move around!" Qian Renxue’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at Lin Feng. Instead of pulling her hand away, she tightened her grip on Lin Feng’s hand. "Ouch—" "Hmph." After carefully sensing, Qian Renxue’s face showed shock: "It’s... really true? How did you do it!?" In her excitement, Qian Renxue loosened her grip but didn’t pull her hand back. Instead, she leaned closer to Lin Feng and asked. Lin Feng glanced at their still-joined hands and smiled: "Didn’t I say? I’m researching this. And now, I’ve achieved some initial results."