The next morning, Chu Feng got up just as dawn was breaking.
He didn't know if it was because his Body Refining was too strong, but Chu Feng had been Cultivating all night, hadn't slept at all, yet was still full of energy.
"After learning this Overlord Body Scripture, staying up late doesn't cause any discomfort. The Cultivation Technique for Body Refining and health preservation is really interesting, but it's a pity it can't directly improve one's Realm."
Chu Feng fetched a basin of water to wash up, feeling quite good as he thought about his Cultivation last night.
In the world of Cultivation, Spiritual Root truly determines one's life; it's not just an empty saying.
Chu Feng's Cultivation progress last night was enough to match the progress he had made over the past few days combined.
"If I work harder and raise my Spiritual Root to the Heavenly Spiritual Root, then achieving longevity will be simple."
Chu Feng smiled, carried the basin of water out of the room, and poured it over the ordinary flowers and plants he had planted.
Spirit Medicine is delicate and cannot withstand face wash water; it requires mountain spring dew containing Spiritual Qi.
Just as Chu Feng was about to return to his room, a bird's chirping suddenly sounded in his ears.
"I remember no one keeps birds in the garden, right?"
Chu Feng frowned, turned to look at the spiritual field, and found a bird stealing Spirit Medicine.
"You dare to touch Young Master's Spirit Medicine? I think you're asking to be roasted!"
Chu Feng sneered and rushed over to catch the bird.
"Chirp! Chirp chirp!"
The little bird was startled by Chu Feng's aggressive stance and tried to fly away, but with Chu Feng's current physical prowess, comparable to the Foundation Establishment Stage, there was no way a mere bird could escape him.
In the blink of an eye, the little bird was caught in Chu Feng's hand.
"Chirp chirp chirp! Chirp! Chirp chirp!"
After being caught, the little bird chirped even louder, its bright, big eyes looking at Chu Feng, revealing a hint of human-like pleading.
This discovery surprised Chu Feng a little.
"Could this be a Spirit Beast?"
Chu Feng held the little bird and muttered.
At this moment, Tian Cai and Zhou Yang, who had also gotten up, washed up, and came to check on the spiritual field, were attracted by the chirping of the little bird in Chu Feng's hand.
"Chu Feng, what kind of bird is that in your hand? It looks quite spiritual."
Tian Cai yawned, looking like he had just woken up.
"This is my first time seeing this kind of bird; I don't recognize it."
Chu Feng shook his head.
"This bird seems to be called a Dragon Finch. It is said that the Dragon Finch has Dragon Clan Bloodline and likes to collect various treasures and stay in places with rich Spiritual Qi."
Zhou Yang, carrying his sword, walked over.
His expression was still aloof, but his words didn't contain too much aloofness.
Chu Feng glanced at Zhou Yang, whose hair was wet. Had he been Cultivating all night?
Moreover, Zhou Yang's strength seemed to have grown stronger again.
Chu Feng checked the feedback from Life Source Technique.
"Zhou Yang (Lianqi Seventh Level): 17 / 243 / 1680"
Hiss!
Chu Feng gasped when he saw Zhou Yang's current strength.
How did he Breakthrough so quickly again? Wasn't he still Qi Refining Sixth Level yesterday?
"Could this guy Zhou Yang really be the protagonist?"
Chu Feng looked at Zhou Yang with a strange expression.
Zhou Yang felt uncomfortable under Chu Feng's suspicious gaze. "Did he discover my secret?"
Zhou Yang mumbled to himself.
Chu Feng, meanwhile, continued to observe the Dragon Finch in his hand.
"Is this little guy really that powerful? And it has Dragon Clan Bloodline?"
After watching for a while, Chu Feng looked at Zhou Yang and asked.
"I'm not sure about that. The Dragon Finch is one of the most common Spirit Beasts. Its strength is similar to that of an ordinary bird. Most people raise it just for ornamental purposes."
Zhou Yang shook his head.
After listening, Chu Feng generally understood the situation of the Dragon Finch. The relationship between the Dragon Finch and the Dragon Clan was probably similar to the relationship between Chu Feng and Third Miss Liu Ruyan—not non-existent, but close to nothing.
"So, how should I deal with you?"
Chu Feng looked at the trembling Dragon Finch in his hand and fell into thought.
"Chirp! Chirp chirp! Chirp chirp chirp!"
The Dragon Finch kept wailing, trying to beg for mercy, and constantly rubbed its head against Chu Feng's palm, hoping Chu Feng wouldn't kill it.
Seeing this, Tian Cai became interested and said:
"Chu Feng, if you don't want this bird, why not give it to me? I'll give you two Gathering Qi Pills."
Hearing this, Chu Feng became interested and was about to agree, but Zhou Yang suddenly reached out between Chu Feng and Tian Cai and reminded them:
"The Dragon Finch loves places with rich Spiritual Qi and is good at finding treasures. Two Gathering Qi Pills cannot buy a Dragon Finch. You should keep it."
Hearing Zhou Yang's words, Chu Feng's expression changed. He looked at the Dragon Finch in his hand, then shook his head and said:
"Since that's the case, I won't sell it."
After Chu Feng finished speaking, he tore a few hemp threads from the corner of his clothes, tied them to the Dragon Finch's claws, and wrapped them around his arm.
He would keep it for now; who knows what use it might have in the future.
Chu Feng was alone now, and there was no internet in this world, so he would keep a pet to pass the time.
"Little fellow, if you don't want to become barbecue, then be obedient, okay?"
Chu Feng said, smiling at the Dragon Finch.
"Chirp!"
The Dragon Finch looked at the rope tied to its claws, flapped its wings a few times, and finding it couldn't break free, it obediently landed on Chu Feng's shoulder. Perhaps knowing that Chu Feng didn't plan to roast it, it stopped chirping noisily.
"That's more like it."
Chu Feng nodded with satisfaction.
Tian Cai, seeing this, pouted and walked away with a look of regret.
At this moment, Zhou Yang suddenly asked:
"Chu Feng, why do I feel like you're a little different today?"
As soon as he said this, Chu Feng quickly replied:
"Perhaps it's the effect of Nourishing Yuan Skill."
Zhou Yang looked at Chu Feng suspiciously and mumbled:
"Is Nourishing Yuan Skill that powerful?"
Seeing this, Chu Feng immediately activated the Overlord Body Scripture, further suppressing the Qi and Blood in his body.
If Zhou Yang, who was at Qi Refining Seventh Level, could detect something was off, it would be even easier for Jiang Mei and the others to notice a problem later.
"I'll lay low for now. There's no need to be too ostentatious. This medicinal garden is still very useful to me at the moment, and it would be hard to find a similar place again."
Chu Feng thought silently.
Just then, Li Ning's voice suddenly rang out:
"Everyone, gather at the Pavilion where Master lives. There is an urgent matter to announce."
Hearing this, the four of them, Chu Feng included, put down their work and rushed towards Jiang Mei's residence.
"Everyone's here, so I'll keep it short."
Inside the Pavilion, Jiang Mei walked out with his hands behind his back, followed by Li Ning.
Jiang Mei first glanced at the four of them, then slowly began:
"Recently, the Sect received reports from Disciples patrolling near the medicinal garden that a Mountain Demon has been roaming around, injuring many people."
"This time, I returned to deal with this matter. For the time being, do not go out after dark. With your strength, encountering that Mountain Demon would mean certain death."
After Jiang Mei finished speaking, everyone's expressions varied.
Li Ning already knew beforehand, so his expression remained unchanged.
Although Chu Feng also knew, to avoid suspicion, he made a bewildered and frightened expression, just like Ren Huanhuan.
As for Zhou Yang, Chu Feng noticed that not only was he not afraid, but he was even a little excited.
"No, buddy, you guys are even excited. Are you all protagonists, and I'm just an extra?"
Chu Feng felt a bit confused now. This guy, Zhou Yang, had something in common with those protagonists from satisfying novels.
Noble birth, fallen to a menial position, rapid Realm advancement, calm in the face of crisis—who would believe he wasn't the protagonist?
Just as Chu Feng was thinking, Ren Huanhuan stepped forward. She first bowed to Jiang Mei, then asked:
"Master, does the Sect have any instructions?"
When Ren Huanhuan said this, her tone carried a hint of panic. She had already decided that if the Sect didn't intervene, she would contact her family later and leave today.
Upon hearing Ren Huanhuan's words,
Jiang Mei, however, smiled casually, pointed behind them, and said:
"I have already invited an Inner Sect Disciple from the Sect. With him here, you can rest easy."
Hearing this, everyone turned to look.
At this moment, on a rock at the entrance of the medicinal garden, a young man dressed in green, holding a sword in his arms, sat cross-legged with an expressionless face.
Chu Feng, seeing this, curiously activated the Life Source detection function.