Gathering Information: I'm Not Afraid of Getting Tired!

Feng Linglong's words stirred up Qin Yi's cravings.

But he instantly focused his mind and released Feng Linglong.

A look of disappointment immediately appeared on Feng Linglong's face. She said, "Junior Brother Qin, what are you afraid of? I don't need you to take responsibility."

Qin Yi quickly shook his head and said, "Senior Sister Feng, Meng'er is in the next room."

Feng Linglong's eyes flashed, and she said, "I see. Come to my place?"

Qin Yi: "Senior Sister Feng, that's really not what I meant!"

"So it is you!" Ding Ye's voice echoed in Qin Yi's mind.

Qin Yi: "..."

Inside the small cauldron space, a stunningly beautiful woman in a white dress sighed, rubbing her forehead, and said, "This kid is good in every way, except he's a little too lecherous!"

Seeing Qin Yi's embarrassed expression, Feng Linglong covered her mouth and smiled, then said, "Alright, let's get down to business. My Wind Spirit Root is now in your body. Combined with the Gale Sword Intent you have comprehended, in this state, your cultivation of the Wind Shadow Without Trace Step will definitely be twice as effective."

"Junior Brother Qin, I'll teach you!"

Qin Yi didn't mind this movement technique.

It's a mid-grade Earth-rank item after all, which is pretty good.

Whether it's given by others or by Master Ding, it's all part of cultivation, as long as it's effective!

One hour later.

"quick!"

"Too fast!"

"Junior Brother Qin, how could you be so fast!"

Feng Linglong was amazed.

Qin Yi mastered the Wind Shadow Without Trace Step in just one hour and reached the highest level of proficiency!

Moreover, the speed at which Qin Yi used his footwork was so great that Feng Linglong could hardly believe it was the Wind Shadow Without Trace Step!

Qin Yi's body moved with the wind, swiftly traversing the small courtyard, leaving behind a series of afterimages. Feng Linglong was unable to discern Qin Yi's true form from these afterimages!

At this moment, Qin Yi's true form stopped in front of Feng Linglong.

The lingering shadows in the courtyard slowly dissipated.

Feng Linglong's large, dark, and bright eyes flashed with utter shock.

"Senior Sister Feng, your aura is a bit disordered. I need to return the Wind Spirit Root to you quickly, otherwise your body may be affected," Qin Yi said.

Feng Linglong snapped out of her daze and said, "Come on."

After saying that, she closed her eyes and parted her red lips slightly.

Qin Yi had already mastered this technique.

Although he had experience, this time it took him almost a quarter of an hour to successfully return the wind spirit root to Feng Linglong.

Qin Yi didn't know what was going on. Why did it become more difficult the more skilled he became?

Feng Linglong, her face flushed red, widened her eyes instantly, and then gusts of wind and waves swirled around her body.

"My wind spirit root... has transformed... from a high-grade spirit body to a top-grade spirit body!" Feng Linglong exclaimed in surprise.

Qin Yi smiled and said, "Congratulations, Senior Sister Feng!"

Feng Linglong blinked and said, "Junior Brother Qin, do you think it's possible for my Wind Spirit Root to transform into a low-grade Dao Body if things continue like this?"

Qin Yi remembered that Master Ding had said that Feng Linglong's wind spirit root could easily advance to a top-grade spirit body, but advancing to a low-grade Dao body was almost impossible.

But he nodded nonetheless and said, "Maybe there's a chance."

It's not that I want to take advantage of them.

Rather, it was because she didn't want Feng Linglong to feel disappointed.

After all, Feng Linglong treated him quite well.

Feng Linglong became more and more excited and said, "Junior Brother Qin, you're covered in sweat from practicing your movement technique. Go and take a shower."

"Want to wash at my place?"

"I'll help you!"

Qin Yi quickly shook his head and said, "This is inappropriate..."

The image of Mu Wan involuntarily surfaced in his mind again.

Feng Linglong gently covered her slightly swollen lips with her long, slender, fair hand and smiled, "Then Junior Brother Qin, you can come to my place whenever you feel it's appropriate."

"It's getting dark, I'll head back now."

"Wait a minute." Qin Yi called out to Feng Linglong, "Senior Sister Feng, I have something to ask you."

Feng Linglong nodded and said, "Go ahead."

Qin Yi: "Senior Sister Feng, have you ever heard of Purgatory?"

Feng Linglong's eyes flashed, her expression became much more serious, and she hummed in agreement, saying, "Purgatory is an extremely terrifying assassin organization."

"They are incredibly powerful, and the identities of each of the Hellfire Assassins are shrouded in mystery."

"The Purgatory assassin organization has existed for over 150 years. They used to have a terrible reputation, but over 20 years ago, Purgatory's assassins suddenly stopped accepting assassination missions indiscriminately. They only killed those who were notorious or deserved to die."

"However, in recent years, Purgatory has returned to its former state. As long as they are given enough spirit stones, they will kill anyone."

"Furthermore... I just received a message from a spy of the Great Wind Dynasty that your name, Junior Brother Qin, is reportedly on Purgatory's assassination list."

"But I wasn't completely sure yet, so I didn't tell you."

Qin Yi's expression was somewhat strange.

The purgatory his father mentioned in the letter still exists; it hasn't perished, and it's even stronger now.

As for the changes in Purgatory more than twenty years ago, Qin Yi knew that it was obviously his father's decision.

With his father gone missing, Purgatory returned to its old state.

Qin Yi never expected that he, who was about to become the Lord of Purgatory, would actually be on Purgatory's assassination list.

It's absolutely outrageous that he opened the door for his mother! It's outrageous beyond belief!

As for who sent the mission to the people of Purgatory, there's no need to guess. Even a fool could figure it out: it could only be that bastard Qin Cang.

Feng Linglong said, "Junior Brother Qin, you must have heard about this, which is why you wanted to inquire about the situation in Purgatory, right?"

Qin Yi nodded, "Let's say that."

Feng Linglong added, "Even if your name is on Purgatory's assassination list, as long as you stay in Tianxuan Palace, the people from Purgatory won't dare to come. Just be extra careful when you go out in the future!"

Qin Yi hummed in agreement, then asked, "Senior Sister Feng, have you ever heard of someone called the Blood Slaughtering Swordsman?"

"I don't know that. If Junior Brother Qin is interested in this person, I can help you gather information about him through the Great Wind Dynasty's intelligence network," Feng Linglong said.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior Sister Feng," Qin Yi said.

Feng Linglong: "You don't need to be so polite with me. After all, you just helped me advance to a top-grade spiritual body, and I'll need your help to advance to a low-grade Dao body in the future!"

Qin Yi solemnly replied, "I will do my best to help Senior Sister Feng!"

After Feng Linglong left.

Qin Yi took a deep breath and then plunged into the training room.

Cultivate the Seven Killings Technique!

Once you master the Seven Killings Technique, you can control the life and death of the Purgatory Assassins!

Now, Qin Cang wants to kill him through Purgatory. When that happens, he will control Purgatory, and Purgatory will be the sword he uses to strike Qin Cang!

Qin Yi did not find the Seven Killings Technique difficult to cultivate. Firstly, he possessed the Limitless Sword Body and the Golden Sea Dantian, making him extremely talented in cultivation. Another important reason was that the killing intent of the Seven Killings Technique had no effect on him at all.

For the next few days, Qin Yi focused on cultivation.

He not only mastered the Seven Killings Technique to perfection.

His cultivation level achieved a minor breakthrough, reaching the second level of the Core Formation Realm.

Incidentally, he also mastered the Wind, Fire, Thunder and Lightning Sword Technique given to him by Master Ding, reaching a minor level of proficiency.

This sword technique, after all, is a high-grade Earth-rank technique, which is quite difficult. Of course, its power is also very considerable. When used in conjunction with the three great sword intents, its destructive power far exceeds that of the Thunderclap Sword Technique!

After several days of continuous cultivation, Master Ding suggested that Qin Yi take a short rest.

"The path of cultivation requires a balance of tension and relaxation; occasional relaxation can enhance the effectiveness of cultivation."

"Brother Ding, I understand," Qin Yi replied.

After finishing his cultivation, Qin Yi stepped out of the secret room and immediately smelled the aroma of food.

"Brother Qin!" Yun Meng'er came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of delicious-looking dishes. When she saw Qin Yi, a sweet smile appeared on her beautiful face.

Qin Yi stepped forward, took the plate from Yun Meng'er's hand, and asked, "When did you emerge from seclusion?"

Yun Meng'er said, "This morning."

"I feel I'm close to forming my core, so I want to relax a bit before trying to form it in the best possible condition."

"I prepared some food, but I didn't expect that you and I were so in sync. I had just finished cooking when you came out of seclusion."

Upon hearing that Yun Meng'er was about to form her core, Qin Yi smiled and then transmitted his voice to Master Ding: "Master Ding, is there any secret method that can help Meng'er form her core more smoothly?"

Ding Ye: "Of course."

"This little girl's Heavenly Talisman Spiritual Yin Body is already considered to be a pretty good aptitude."

"Her foundation is quite solid."

"My secret technique will not only make her core formation smoother, but may even give her a chance to form a low-grade golden core!"

"only……"

Upon hearing that it might be possible for Yun Meng'er to form her Golden Core, Qin Yi eagerly asked, "What price will be required?"

Ding Ye's tone became meaningful: "It's just that you might be more tired."

Qin Yi: "I'm not afraid of being tired!"