Chapter 22: Intimacy

Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Intimacy Feeling the second soul meridian within his body, Lin Feng’s mind stirred slightly. The soul meridian near his heart was somewhat different from the first one near his liver. It was more robust, and within the crimson soul meridian, there was a scorching aura. This soul meridian, located at the key point, nourished his heart. Lin Feng could feel the nurturing effect of the soul meridian. His heartbeats became stronger, and at the same time, the number of beats per minute decreased. Those familiar with biology would know that this was a very positive sign, indicating that Lin Feng’s metabolism and heart efficiency had reached a new level. The first soul meridian in his liver pulsed with vigorous vitality, flowing through the key point and resonating with the one near his heart! Faintly, Lin Feng felt that these two paths could connect. The Innate Treasure Pearl was once again absorbed into his dantian. Soul power circulated, flowing from his dantian, passing through his liver, and converging at his heart. Whoosh— Euphoria! An unprecedented sense of euphoria! His body seemed to rejoice, and the speed of his soul power circulation had more than doubled. "Hahaha!" Standing up, Lin Feng laughed heartily, his eyes filled with boundless ambition. He knew he had found the right path. Qian Renxue was slightly dazed, her eyes sparkling with an indescribable light, a faint smile on her lips. She pushed Lin Feng back down. "Huh?" "Don’t move! Your body is still weak! I need to check you properly." Ling Yuan felt like she had heard this before but couldn’t quite recall where. She glanced enviously at Qian Renxue, then looked at the sky, her pupils dilating slightly. (Oh no, I forgot about her!) She glanced at Qian Renxue’s smiling face and sighed inwardly. After exchanging a few words with the two, she headed towards the commercial district of the city. "Grandpa Ju, Grandpa She, you can come in now." "Finally done?" The Chrysanthemum Douluo and She Long looked at the intimate scene before them, feeling nothing. They had grown accustomed to it over the past few days. The Chrysanthemum Douluo grumbled inwardly, "Young master, you need to be more reserved. This kid isn’t just some innocent boy. Anyone who can produce those kinds of drawings is definitely a pervert." "Grandpa She, last time you mentioned the whale glue in the city. Have you obtained it yet?" Qian Renxue gently massaged Lin Feng’s temples, easing his fatigue. "Reporting to the young master, the Bloodthorn Douluo has already gone to the noble’s residence today, aside from observing Xue Qinghe. He should be able to bring it back by evening." "Mm." Qian Renxue nodded. Watching Lin Feng grow stronger filled her with joy, but also a sense of urgency. After all, Lin Feng’s innate soul power was only level 1, 19 levels lower than hers. Now, he was already at level 24, while she was only at level 36. Although the immortal-grade herbs and the thousand-year soul ring played a part, the gap between them was narrowing despite the difference in their innate talents. Not to mention, Lin Feng would have the additional boost from his soul meridians, making his cultivation speed even faster. "Xiao Feng, how much of a boost does your second soul meridian provide?" Lin Feng silently enjoyed the massage, pondering for a moment before replying: "If it’s just the first or second soul meridian, it should provide a 20% boost. When both are active together, they can provide a 50% increase in cultivation speed. For an ordinary person without soul meridians, these two paths would only provide a 10% boost." The Chrysanthemum Douluo’s pupils contracted slightly. He asked, "Then, Xiao Feng, why does having soul meridians allow for a greater boost when both are active? Does that mean the soul meridians are interconnected and can enhance each other?" Lin Feng nodded, smiling slightly: "Grandpa Ju, I aim to pioneer a new path. If I can’t connect the paths within the technique, it wouldn’t count as success. Even the Clear Sky School’s Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique emphasizes linking each move, like waves rising one after another." The Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed in admiration. "Indeed, indeed. Today, I truly admire you, kid. No wonder the Grand Worship holds you in such high regard." She Long said, "So, does that mean we can all practice this technique? Could you teach it to me?" "Of course. This technique is open to all. It’s just that there were other matters to attend to, so I didn’t have the chance to teach you earlier." "After I write down the second path, I’ll trouble Grandpa She to return to the Spirit Hall and deliver it to the Grand Worship." She Long’s eyes lit up. "Good, leave it to me." Having recovered somewhat, Lin Feng stood up under Qian Renxue’s somewhat reluctant gaze. There was no helping it. Qian Renxue had stopped massaging him and had started wandering her hands over his body and face. If this continued, Lin Feng was afraid he wouldn’t be able to suppress his rising desires. Just then, a somewhat burly figure entered the courtyard. The Bloodthorn Douluo’s face was filled with joy as he took something out of his storage soul tool. "Young master, I have not failed your trust. I found this in a hidden compartment in the noble’s bed. I’ve already had it checked by the shopkeepers, and it’s confirmed to be ten-thousand-year whale glue. This stuff is rare, and the ten-thousand-year variety has its own fragrance." "Oh?" Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow, her expression brightening. Looking at the chunk of whale glue weighing over ten pounds, Qian Renxue said: "Very good. You all must already know the effects of this whale glue. Keep half of it for yourselves, and give the other half to me. I don’t need this much. Those of you with children can try it on them later to see if it can enhance their physical strength." "Thank you, young master." ×3 The three of them cut off half. "Xiao Feng, come with me." Qian Renxue took the whale glue and waved at Lin Feng, excitedly heading towards the room. This was the whale glue that was said to increase the age limit of soul rings, and it was of ten-thousand-year quality. Its effects would far surpass those of the thousand-year variety. Qian Renxue had seen Lin Feng’s soul rings that had broken through their age limits and had been eager to try it herself. Now, after waiting for several days, she finally had it in her hands and wanted to test it immediately. The two of them closed the door. Lin Feng looked at Qian Renxue before him, his gaze drifting slightly. "Xue’er, have you forgotten the other effect of whale glue? Should I step out for now?" Qian Renxue’s lips curled into a slight smile, a hint of mischief in her eyes. "That won’t do. It was you who discovered the effects of whale glue, after all. And as a theory master, how could you miss such a great research opportunity? As for that little side effect, controlling it is as easy as pie for me!" "Well... alright." Two and a half minutes later... Lin Feng looked at Qian Renxue, who was clinging to him, her eyes filled with a spring-like warmth, her delicate face rubbing against his, and fell into deep thought. Qian Renxue’s face was flushed, her body warm, her tongue lightly flicking out as she breathed hot air near Lin Feng’s ear. Lin Feng shivered. Qian Renxue’s eyes sparkled as she whispered softly: "Xiao Feng, don’t go. I’m feeling a bit uncomfortable. Let me hold you for a while. It’ll pass soon." Lin Feng closed his eyes tightly and reached out to wrap his arms around Qian Renxue’s slender waist. Qian Renxue’s eyes lit up with joy as she buried her head in Lin Feng’s shoulder, occasionally exhaling a breath of orchid-scented air. And so, the two of them waited for the effects of the whale glue to pass...