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42. Mission

late at night.

Canglong Mountain.

A leisurely figure was walking towards the deep mountains. The many mountains, night views, and dangers in front of him seemed to disappear as he walked towards a certain destination.

The man's entire figure was hidden in the night, and a hollow, chilling voice murmured from his mouth.

"The orthodox tradition must not be destroyed by me! Opportunity, opportunity, we must seize it! Ahhh, hahahahahaha!!!!"

As he spoke, he suddenly burst into maniacal laughter, a distorted sound that echoed for hundreds of meters throughout the forest. Then, his figure flashed past, leaving afterimages, and transformed into invisible shadows before finally disappearing completely into the mountains.

......

early morning.

After Lu Feng's root bones were strengthened, the rate at which he consumed pills increased exponentially. What used to be one pill now required at least two.

Even if I maintain the previous three training sessions, the daily consumption has reached six pills, and this amount will be used up in just a few days.

Left with no other choice, he went to the Good Deeds Hall again and bought another gourd of Golden Bone Jade Dawn Pills, successfully reducing his Good Deeds to five.

The remaining good deeds are simply not enough to sustain even the most basic spiritual practice.

Inside the training pavilion, on the floor, Lu Feng, who had swallowed two pills and begun his cultivation, was completely absorbed in it until his body became hot and the bones in his legs became more and more prominent.

This feeling is the precursor to the flow of Qi!

After a long time, Lu Feng completed the cultivation of his cultivation technique and immediately began practicing the protective method. He was very fast and was practicing the Azure Phoenix Soaring Through the Sky style.

Very few people master these protective techniques. Protective techniques involving body movement require even more comprehension than other methods, and are generally two to three times more difficult to understand. Therefore, fewer disciples choose body movement techniques.

The fastest way to build combat power is through combat techniques. Compared to movement techniques, fist techniques, palm techniques, or weapon usage techniques, more people will practice these.

But Lu Feng didn't care about any of that. He sought stability, and the most reliable way to escape was through movement techniques. Once mastered, it would allow him to both attack and defend, making it an essential skill for becoming unparalleled.

As his physical constitution improved, his cultivation of the Dharma Protector technique progressed faster than he had imagined.

On the floor, Lu Feng moved in an instant, taking five steps forward from his original position!

This terrifying movement technique is only at the level of proficiency; if one were to achieve even a minor level of mastery, the effects it would produce would be even more extraordinary.

This was already described in the text used during the reproduction process.

[Skilled in long-distance running and gliding]

The preceding part describes endurance, while the following part, gliding, literally means that a person can briefly jump from the ground and then glide in the direction they want to go.

While practicing this protective technique, Lu Feng's eyes suddenly lit up with surprise, and he stopped in his tracks.

He sensed the bottleneck in the Azure Phoenix Soaring Technique; once he broke through this bottleneck, he would reach the Lesser Completion stage.

Without hesitation, Lu Feng brought up the virtual menu, then with a thought, changed [Hardness] to [Azure Phoenix Soaring Style (Minor Success)], and then with another thought, the latter disappeared.

That bottleneck vanished in an instant, and he took a step forward, entering the Lesser Completion stage.

The legs changed, as if two gentle breezes had appeared, relieving the fatigue that would otherwise have been building in the muscles and lifting the body upwards.

This feeling is incredibly wonderful, as if it were etched into one's instincts. It's indescribable, like the magical techniques of immortals in novels from a past life, but it's quite different from the latter. Activating the protective technique requires consuming one's vital energy.

With his current level of skill, there is a limit to how well he can perform the Azure Phoenix Soaring Through the Sky. According to his estimation, he can probably perform it five or ten times.

He hasn't tried it yet, and it's not convenient for him to interview at the Taoist temple right now. If someone sees him, his abnormality will be impossible to hide.

Suppressing the churning blood and qi in his body after breaking through the protective technique, Lu Feng ended his cultivation for the day.

He was calculating what to do with the remaining resources. The remaining pills would definitely not be enough to support the entire Qi Gathering stage, and each bottle of pills required fifty merit points.

Just thinking about the price made Lu Feng's lips twitch.

Thinking about the so-called grand banquet, the prize offered by these people was only ten merit points. In other words, if he were to participate, he would have to win five rounds to obtain a bottle of Golden Bone Jade Pill.

"Why!"

He sighed heavily. He couldn't very well let him go into a fight and win five matches in a row, could he?

Such grand banquets typically require players to start at the Qi Gathering stage, with the weakest being at the second level of Qi. Even if he were invincible among his peers, he would still have to face five opponents across several minor levels in succession. Who could withstand that?

Anyway, he can't hold on.

This is inconsistent with his low-key nature; a newcomer who has just been admitted to the hospital should just stay low-key and be a nobody.

Another important reason is that the risks exposed are too great while the benefits gained are too small.

After a moment of reflection, Lu Feng left the training pavilion, passed through several Dao Palaces, and finally stopped in front of the main hall, his gaze fixed on his master beneath the golden body of the Martial King Dharma Master Demon Subduing True Monarch.

After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Master, could you please make a few more of those kinds of signs?"

Xuan Yin opened his eyes, which had been feigning sleep, and listened to his disciple's words. He then said calmly, "Do not disturb me. Please make yourself at home."

He almost said "get lost" when he said that.

Lu Feng immediately replied, then turned and left. He had originally just been hoping to get something for free, but now it was clear that wasn't going to work. He needed to hurry over to the Good Deeds Hall to see what tasks were available and find time to complete them.

Suddenly, Xuan Yin's voice came again: "Come back. Your master has a task for you. You will receive three hundred merit points upon completion."

"!"

Lu Feng was shocked. What kind of concept was this? You must know that these fellow disciples at the grand banquet fought each other for double-digit merits.

The master was even more ruthless, raising his hand to say a number that even he dared not imagine.

Lu Feng turned around and walked back, asking cautiously in a soft voice, "Master, is this very dangerous?"

Xuan Yin replied, "It's alright."

fine?

What do you mean by "alright"?

For someone with such thin arms and legs, it's both good and bad.

"Then we need to come into contact with the ghosts?" Lu Feng asked again.

Xuan Yin replied, "That's not necessary."

Lu Feng was now confused. What exactly did he have to do to earn three hundred merit points?

Xuan Yin stopped beating around the bush and revealed the mission in just one sentence, which made Lu Feng's eyes show caution.

"You need to investigate the Tanlong Ancient Road and the Willow Lake matter. As long as there is any evidence to suggest that the problem originated somewhere in Cangwu, that will suffice."

Lu Feng frowned. This task was truly tailor-made for him. He had been cultivating all along, and even when he went to the outer city to deal with Yunniang, it only took a very short time. Compared to the time he spent cultivating, this time was simply insignificant.

Now, his master has suddenly given him this task, which is to let him directly face this core issue.

It just so happens that the chill on my body needs to be completely dispelled, so it's time to go over there and investigate thoroughly.

However, Lu Feng spoke earnestly, "Master, if the investigation traces back to this academy..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was very clear: what should he do if he encountered his fellow disciples or even higher-ranking teachers?

As I said before, I'm just a small, weak person; I can't beat anyone, and I can't fight anyone.

After a long, long silence, Xuan Yin finally sighed and said, "It's dirty, so it naturally needs to be cleaned. Go!"

This means that if there is a real problem, the Master will personally take action to clean up the mess.

hiss!

Lu Feng was startled.

Since this came from the Master's mouth, it must be a certainty.

"This disciple takes his leave!"

Having received the correct answer, Lu Feng left the main hall without hesitation to make preparations.

This investigation was no small matter, and he was under a lot of pressure.

This matter involves a very deep level, so deep that even he feels the pressure. Relying solely on Hu Zi and his group from the outer city is definitely not enough.

Even if they find out something, they'll probably be silenced in the end.

The only way to completely solve these kinds of problems is to work with people you know well.

Lu Feng also had his own thoughts on this.

Before it got dark, he first went to the Taoist temple where Ke Xing was, but as usual, he couldn't find him.

This time, however, he wasn't worried about not finding anyone. After leaving the Taoist temple, he immediately headed towards the Ke family.

Normally, this senior brother would only be in two places, just like him: home or the Taoist temple.

Lu Feng moved very quickly and arrived at the Ke family's house in a flash.

The Ke family's residence is located in the most prosperous area of ​​Cangwu, right next to a bustling street.

The five-tiered bluestone gate, adorned with vermilion lacquer and animal-head carvings, was tightly shut, with a black plaque bearing the inscription "Passing Down Good Deeds Through Generations" in gold lettering hanging above it.

There were guards at the gate to announce his arrival. Lu Feng explained his purpose and was quickly invited inside.

Turning past the screen wall, a covered corridor leads directly to the main hall, flanked by covered walkways on both sides, with iron horse-shaped brackets hanging from the eaves, tinkling like chimes when the wind blows.

When Lu Feng saw Ke Xing again, he was fishing in the back mountain of his house. When he saw Lu Feng, he smiled happily and said to Lu Feng, "Come on, junior brother, fish with me for a while. Fishing is a skill that requires patience."

Lu Feng walked over, sat on a low stool to the side, adjusted his posture, and then began to speak.