Chapter 158: When One Man Attains Tao, Even His Pets Ascend to Heaven!

"Alright, since Master has made up his mind, I will not hold you back any longer."Ling Feng sighed softly, stepped down from the Sect Leader’s Throne, and strode over to Duanmu Qingshan, bowing deeply, "Master, take care on your journey!"

Duanmu Qingshan patted Ling Feng on the shoulder gently, "Xiao Feng, I have already imparted to you the sword techniques of the Moving Flower and Burying Jade Sword; I hope you will cultivate them diligently."

"I will."

Ling Feng nodded. His swordsmanship had already become second nature to him, so he had casually placed the Sword Manual in his Spirit Storage Ring, not paying it much regard.

As Lin Canglang had predicted, even Duanmu Qingshan was unaware of the true secrets of the Moving Flower and Burying Jade Sword Scripture, and Ling Feng had merely treated it as an ordinary Sword Manual.

"Mmm." Duanmu Qingshan nodded slightly, then turned to Elder Yao and spoke in a grave voice, "Elder Yao, there is actually another matter I am unsure whether it is appropriate to discuss."

"What is it? Feel free to speak, Junior Brother."

"In fact, Elder Yao, you must also understand that although Xiao Feng has become the Sect Leader of our Wenxian Sect, his talent should not be buried here."

Duanmu Qingshan looked intently at Ling Feng and slowly said, "With Xiao Feng’s talent, he should go to the finest universities of the Empire to cultivate. Only then will he have the chance to lead our Wenxian Sect to ascend to a higher level and become a major sect within Hanwu County, or even within the entire Sky White Empire."

"Ha ha, actually, I have thought of this long ago." Elder Yao stroked his long beard. "To the vast Empire, our Wenxian Sect is but a small pond. With the Sect Leader’s talent, it would truly be a waste to be confined to a small pond. Taking the examinations to enter one of the Empire’s Four Great Universities is the path he should take."

Ling Feng touched his nose. Duanmu Qingshan and Elder Yao’s words truly struck a chord with him.

In fact, even if they had not said anything, Ling Feng had no intention of staying within the sect forever, merely looking up from the bottom of the well; doing so would mean he would become nothing more than a frog in a well.

"The Four Great Universities recruit students once a year. As long as you are under the age of twenty-four, you can participate in the selection process." Elder Yao said with a faint smile, "As far as I know, there is still a month and a half until this year’s recruitment day for the Four Great Universities. If you leave in half a month, you will have plenty of time."

The two elders looked at each other and smiled. Duanmu Qingshan turned his head to look at Ling Feng and said indifferently, "Xiao Feng, what do you think?"

"The path of Martial Arts is one where if you do not advance, you will fall back. Since the Four Great Universities are gathering places for the world’s finest talents, I am naturally willing to go," Ling Feng replied with a light smile.

He had once visited the Cangqiong Sect and knew all too well that a place like the Wenxian Sect was on too low a level. For his own advancement, it was not beneficial at all.

To continue to progress, besides his own hard cultivation, he also needed worthy opponents to spar with.

"Good, then it’s settled," Duanmu Qingshan nodded and smiled, looking deeply at Ling Feng, "Perhaps the next time we meet, you will be a hundred times stronger than I, your Master."

"Master is joking." Ling Feng pursed his lips and then turned to Elder Yao, bowing with his hands clasped, "Then, while I am studying at one of the Four Great Universities, it will be Elder Yao who takes care of the sect’s affairs."

"That is what I should do," Elder Yao quickly replied. "When the Sect Leader’s cultivation achieves success, our Wenxian Sect may also rise alongside you!"

The next day, Duanmu Qingshan left.

In this vast sea of humanity, it would not be easy for him to find his daughter. With this departure, there was no telling when the next meeting would be.

Since becoming Sect Master, Ling Feng’s daily life hadn’t changed much from before, except that he now had more attendants around him to care for his clothing and other needs.

Because Ling Feng particularly admired Su Hongxiu’s cooking skills, Su Hongxiu had been transferred from Yunxiu Peak to Liuxian Main Peak, becoming Ling Feng’s kitchen maid and "Little Medicine Boy."

Ling Feng found that Su Hongxiu had some natural talent for Medical Skill, so during his free time, he would also impart to her some medical knowledge as well as Alchemy.

Ling Feng practiced swordsmanship and his skills daily, and time seemed to fly by swiftly.

On this day, Ling Feng calculated that half a month had already passed and it was about time to pack his bags and head to the Imperial City.

Since Elder Yao had already announced the matter beforehand, most of the disciples within the sect were aware that Ling Feng was heading to the Imperial City to participate in the assessments at the Four Great Universities.

Naturally, the entire sect took pride in Ling Feng. Entering any one of the Four Great Universities for further study would be an honor beyond measure!

"Sect Leader..."

On the eve of his departure, Su Hongxiu seemed despondent as she packed Ling Feng’s clothes. Biting her lower lip, she hesitated to speak.

"Hong Xiu, is there something on your mind?" Ling Feng asked as he noticed Su Hongxiu’s hesitation.

"I... I..." Su Hongxiu clutched the corners of the clothes, her head bowed low, struggling to find the words to express herself.

"Heh, heh, if you ask me, this little girl can’t bear to part with you," Zi Feng chuckled, hopping onto Su Hongxiu’s head, "Little girl, am I right?"

"Hmph!" Su Hongxiu grabbed Zi Feng and tossed it aside, puffing up with anger but not offering a rebuttal. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by NoᴠᴇFɪre.nᴇt

"Alright, Zi Feng, stop teasing Hong Xiu." Ling Feng stood up slowly from his desk and said lightly, "Hong Xiu, have you packed everything?"

"Almost." Su Hongxiu bit her silver teeth, "Sect Leader, are you really leaving?"

"It was decided half a month ago," Ling Feng replied with a light smile. Approaching Su Hongxiu and seeing a hint of red in her eyes, he couldn’t help but pinch her cheek, "What’s wrong, you silly girl?"

"I... I’m just worried you won’t get used to the food," Su Hongxiu said, still gripping her clothes, her head lowered.

"Yes, having gotten used to your cooking, I’ve become quite the gourmet," he teased.

Her face immediately brightened, and she said, "Then I..."

Before she could finish, Ling Feng laughed and said, "But when I used to wander and practice medicine with Grandpa, I’ve been through times of hunger and plenty, it doesn’t matter."

"You!" Su Hongxiu stamped her foot in frustration, "I... I don’t want to talk to you anymore!"

"Ha ha, you silly girl," Ling Feng said with a calm smile, "I know you want to go to the Imperial City with me, right?"

"Mm-hmm," Su Hongxiu nodded rapidly.

Ling Feng shook his head with a smile, "If I were going sightseeing, bringing you along wouldn’t be a problem. But since I’m going to cultivate, I naturally can’t bring you with me. How about this, if by the time I return you’re able to refine an Elixir of at least Third Rank on your own, I will take you with me next time, how does that sound?"

Su Hongxiu’s eyes lit up, and she immediately beamed through her tears, "You’re the Sect Leader, you have to keep your word!"

"Ha ha, my word is my bond!" Ling Feng replied with a light smile, "But you mustn’t focus solely on Alchemy and neglect your Cultivation. Actually, at your age and with hard work in Cultivation, it’s not impossible for you to apply for the Four Great Universities."

"Can I really do it?" Su Hongxiu looked incredulous, having never thought about such a distant possibility.

"Why not, if you try hard enough?"

Ling Feng patted her shoulder and took out the Yunshen Pill he had refined at Cangqiong Sect’s Spiritual Medicine Garden (Using the Purple Spirit Crystal, Ling Feng had refined two Yunshen Pills at Cangqiong Sect, a larger one for himself, and a smaller one that he kept), holding it out to Su Hongxiu.

"This is a Yunshen Pill, a Fourth-rank Elixir, that will improve your Cultivation Talent once you consume it." Ling Feng handed the Divine Pill over to Su Hongxiu with a light smile, "Consider it a thank you gift for looking after my food and lodging all this time."