《Global Superpower: I Control All Elements》 Chapter 1 - Cute Little Loli Chapter 1 Cute Little Loli¡°Brother, wake up!¡± Qin Feng was shaken awake and groggily looked at the little girl in front of him. He was stunned for a moment before he softly said, ¡°Chuchu, you¡¯ve been dead for so many years, and only now you¡¯ve thought of visiting me in a dream¡­¡± Qin Feng instinctively grabbed the little girl¡¯s arm and froze in place. This little girl¡¯s arm was warm and soft¡ªshe was clearly alive¡­ He looked up in shock, unable to believe what he was seeing. This little girl had large, round eyes, willow-leaf eyebrows, fair skin, and a high nose bridge¡ªa budding beauty. It was his sister, Chuchu. But Chuchu had passed away three years ago, so why was she suddenly standing alive in front of him? ¡°Pfft! Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? What do you mean, visiting you in a dream? I told you to stop staying up late watching horror movies, but you just won¡¯t listen.¡± Chuchu pouted discontentedly. Qin Feng felt a mess in his head. He looked around and saw a small 20-square-meter room with dim lighting. There was no familiar computer, nor the usual ¡°Naruto¡± poster. On the left wall, an electronic clock hung. Below the clock, the calendar showed: August 7, 2019. Qin Feng¡¯s eyes widened. His head throbbed as a flood of memories surged forth. ¡°I¡¯ve traveled to a parallel world¡­¡± Qin Feng was dumbfounded. This parallel world was filled with a strange energy called ¡°elemental power.¡± At the same time, ferocious beasts and demon beasts roamed freely, and even colossal star beasts appeared occasionally. These star beasts could fly, burrow, move mountains, and fill seas, capable of causing destruction akin to nuclear bombs with just a flick of a finger. Human thermal weapons had little effect on ferocious beasts and demon beasts, and against star beasts, they were utterly useless. As a result, for survival, humans had shrunk their areas of activity and built thousands of base cities, raising high walls and electric grids to fend off attacks from the beasts. Many people left their original homes, crowding into the densely populated base cities. This small 20-square-meter room was the home Qin Feng and Chuchu shared in Yunyang Base City. ¡°Brother, did you hear? Aunt Zuo Li sacrificed herself yesterday while on patrol. I heard she was bitten by a ferocious black panther, and it tore off both her legs.¡± Chuchu¡¯s eyes reddened slightly. Qin Feng felt sad. A sharp pain stabbed Qin Feng¡¯s heart. Chuchu had grown up with him in the orphanage, and they had always relied on each other. Though they weren¡¯t biological siblings, they were as close as blood relatives. He had already lost Chuchu once. Now that he had traveled to this world, he couldn¡¯t bear to lose her again. No matter what, he had to stop the tragedy from happening. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was a knock at the door. Chuchu quickly rubbed her eyes and ran to open it. The door swung open. Standing outside was a middle-aged man with a fierce demeanor, dressed in a black uniform, holding a wooden box in his arms. He was Chen Ming, the captain of the patrol squad overseeing this refugee area. To the refugees, Chen Ming was a remarkable figure, wielding considerable power. Since the appearance of ferocious beasts, demon beasts, and star beasts on Earth, human thermal weapons had become increasingly ineffective, plunging humanity into a crisis of extinction. In this critical moment, humans discovered a method to cultivate as elementalists from a relic in the Bermuda Triangle. Elementalists could control wind, fire, thunder, and lightning, fly through the skies and burrow through the earth, and manipulate rivers and seas like gods. They could battle ferocious beasts and demon beasts and even confront the colossal star beasts. From then on, the human world was swept up in a frenzy of cultivation, transforming into a society where elementalists were supreme, and strength ruled. If you had strength, you could amass limitless wealth. If you had strength, countless women would adore you. If you had strength, you could hold the power to topple nations. Elementalists were ranked from one star to nine stars, with one star being the weakest and nine stars the strongest. Before becoming a one-star elementalist, there was a transitional phase called the ¡°Body Strengthening Realm.¡± Chen Ming was merely a quasi-elementalist, not even a one-star elementalist, yet he was the highest-ranking officer in charge of thousands of refugees, earning everyone¡¯s respect. This was because not everyone had the talent to become an elementalist. Out of a thousand people, it was rare to find one with the aptitude. Most people would never become elementalists in their lifetime. ¡°Captain Chen, what brings you here?¡± Chuchu asked. ¡°I¡¯m here to inform you and your brother that in three days, you¡¯ll both need to report to the squad for your routine patrol duty, which will last for a week,¡± Chen Ming announced expressionlessly. Qin Feng was shocked. ¡°Captain Chen, could I take her place? A single person¡¯s task lasts one week, and two people¡¯s tasks last two weeks. I can complete two weeks alone.¡± Qin Feng pleaded. ¡°No.¡± Chen Ming rejected firmly. ¡°All refugees aged 13 and above must complete at least one week of patrol duty each year, and no one can substitute for another. This is a rule set by the higher-ups.¡± ¡°After all, the base city has limited resources. We can¡¯t afford to support idlers or useless people. Anyone who defies this rule will be expelled from the base.¡± Being expelled from the base would be deadly. The outside was teeming with ferocious beasts and demon beasts, where even a one-star elementalist would struggle to survive, let alone ordinary people. Qin Feng nodded slightly and didn¡¯t press further. He had only tried, knowing it was unlikely. Chen Ming appreciated Qin Feng¡¯s lack of persistence. ¡°Young man, in these chaotic times, rules are made by the strong. The weak have no say. In fact, there¡¯s nothing wrong with what the strong do. Without the protection of the strong, the weak wouldn¡¯t even have a corner to eke out their existence.¡± ¡°If you really want to keep your sister safe, upgrade her status to that of a citizen. Citizens only need to go on missions after they turn eighteen.¡± Chen Ming spoke earnestly. Qin Feng¡¯s eyes lit up. Even within this lowest-level Yunyang base city, the inhabitants were still divided into ranks. At the bottom were the refugees, with the least privileges. Above them were civilians, citizens, elite citizens, and elementalists. Elementalists, no matter where or when, were always the highest echelon, the smallest group of people. ¡°Captain Chen, what do I need to do to upgrade my sister¡¯s status to that of a citizen?¡± Qin Feng asked curiously. ¡°It¡¯s simple! It depends on your contributions to Yunyang City. Contributions can come from hunting ferocious beasts, capturing criminals, contributing medicinal herbs, or even donating money.¡± ¡°For details, you can check the mission board at the city square. The quickest way is to donate 10 million to the government. That will earn you 1,000 contribution points, which is enough to upgrade a refugee to a citizen.¡± Hearing this, Qin Feng smiled wryly. Captain Chen continued, ¡°There¡¯s an even better way. If you can become a one-star elementalist, you can designate three family members as elite citizens. Elite citizens never have to perform patrol duties.¡± Hearing this, Qin Feng sighed inwardly. ¡°If only I could become an elementalist, then I could protect Chuchu. Wait, as a traveler, where¡¯s my system?¡± ¡°Ding! System detected a strong desire from the host. The God-level Elementalist Training System has been activated¡­¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes sparkled. His system had been activated. In this magnificent world, his own extraordinary journey was about to begin¡­ Chapter 2 - Talent Skills - God-level Devouring Chapter 2 Talent Skills ¨C God-level Devouring¡°Ding! Would the host like to use the system?¡± Qin Feng suppressed his excitement and glanced at Chen Ming. With an outsider present, it wasn¡¯t convenient. ¡°Qin Feng, this box contains Zuo Li¡¯s compensation, along with her personal belongings and property. According to her will, it¡¯s left for you and your sister.¡± Chen Ming walked into the house and placed the black wooden box on the old dining table. ¡°Take good care of it! This is Zuo Li¡¯s final gesture.¡± Chen Ming gently patted the box, a look of sentiment on his face. Qin Feng was moved. Zuo Li¡¯s husband and child had died in the beast tide long ago, and she had transferred all her longing and love for them to Qin Feng and his sister. Now, she was gone too. In this chaotic world, the lives of the weak were constantly in danger, and no one knew how long they would live. ¡°Remember to report to the guard unit in three days. Don¡¯t forget! Whatever you do, don¡¯t be late! Otherwise, you¡¯ll be marked with a major demerit. Three demerits, and you¡¯ll lose your refugee status and be expelled from the base. You two must not make such low-level mistakes.¡± Chen Ming reminded them a few more times before leaving. He wanted to take care of the siblings. After all, Qin Feng was only seventeen, and Chuchu was just thirteen¡ªboth too young. But in this chaotic world, compassion was a luxury. ¡°Brother, Aunt Zuo Li¡­.¡± Chuchu looked at the box, her eyes reddening again. ¡°People can¡¯t come back from the dead, little one. We have to look forward¡­¡± Qin Feng gently stroked Chuchu¡¯s head, feeling a bit of heartache. ¡°Brother, I¡¯m so worried that one day we will be separated too. If one day you¡¯re gone, I don¡¯t want to live either¡­.¡± Tears welled up in Chuchu¡¯s eyes. ¡°Silly girl, what nonsense are you saying? Isn¡¯t your brother just fine? Stop overthinking. I will definitely protect you.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± The little girl obediently wiped her eyes. ¡°Little one, handle Aunt Zuo Li¡¯s belongings. I have something to do outside.¡± ¡°All right!¡± Chuchu obediently nodded. After leaving the house, Qin Feng went downstairs and soon found a deserted alley. ¡°System, let¡¯s begin!¡± ¡°Ding! Scanning the host¡¯s cultivation aptitude¡­ data generation in progress¡­.¡± ¡°10%¡­ 20%¡­ 40%¡­ Data generation complete¡­.¡± A light screen appeared in Qin Feng¡¯s mind, displaying his attribute panel: Host: Qin Feng Wind Affinity: 0.7 (needs to reach 1 to possess cultivation talent) Thunder Affinity: 0.7 (needs to reach 1 to possess cultivation talent) Ice Affinity: 0.5 (needs to reach 1 to possess cultivation talent) ¡°Ding! Test results: the host lacks the talent to become an Elementalist.¡± ¡°That¡¯s obvious!¡± Qin Feng couldn¡¯t help but complain. If he had talent, he wouldn¡¯t be a refugee. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this world, children could go to the government at age ten for a free talent test. If any talent was discovered, they would receive special government training and rise to great heights. ¡°Ding! Newcomer reward issued: Wind Affinity Enhancer (Divine Grade)!¡± ¡°Ding! Would the host like to use it?¡± ¡°Use it!¡± Qin Feng was a bit nervous. If his affinity didn¡¯t reach 1 after the enhancement, he¡¯d be finished. ¡°Ding! Enhancing aptitude¡­¡± A warm energy surged into Qin Feng¡¯s body, quietly transforming it. It alternated between a tingling sensation and a comfortable warmth. Qin Feng closed his eyes, immersing himself in the transformation. The feeling lasted for several minutes. ¡°Ding! Congratulations, the host¡¯s Wind Affinity has been successfully enhanced!¡± Qin Feng eagerly opened his attribute panel. Host: Qin Feng Wind Talent: Peerless Thunder Talent: Unenhanced (no talent) Ice Talent: Unenhanced (no talent) ¡°My goodness! My Wind Affinity is not only enhanced but has reached the Peerless level! This enhancer is too incredible!¡± Qin Feng was both surprised and delighted. As far as he knew, having cultivation talent was already rare¡ªone in a thousand. But cultivation talent was divided into different levels: Ordinary, Good, Excellent, Genius, and Peerless. Most Elementalists only had Ordinary talent. Good talent appeared in about one in a hundred thousand people. Excellent talent might appear in one in ten million. Genius-level talent was even rarer. In the entire Yunyang Base City, there was only one person with Genius talent, and that was the City Lord. Peerless talent was almost unheard of globally, and every individual with it was a legendary figure. ¡°Ding! The host has been detected with cultivation talent. Reward: Cultivation Technique ¡®Elemental Meditation¡¯.¡± In the next moment, a vast amount of information flooded into Qin Feng¡¯s mind, allowing him to quickly grasp the method of cultivation. ¡°Ding! The host has been awarded the talent skill¡ªDivine Devour! Character template is being restructured¡­¡± Sensing something, Qin Feng opened his attribute panel again. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element Realm (Peerless): Not yet cultivated Talent Skill: God-level Devouring (this skill allows the forceful absorption of beast cores and demon cores) ¡°Beast cores and demon cores can be absorbed?¡± Qin Feng was shocked. A beast core is the heart core of a fierce beast, the source of its energy. A demon core is the heart core of a demon beast. It¡¯s common knowledge among humans that these cores should never be directly consumed. ¡°Ding! The host is rewarded with a Wind Beast Core (Level 4)!¡± With a thought, a green beast core appeared in Qin Feng¡¯s hand. ¡°Can this thing really be devoured?¡± Qin Feng still couldn¡¯t quite believe it. Beast cores are extremely hard, and it¡¯s said that even with a temperature of ten thousand degrees, they can¡¯t be melted. After hesitating for a moment, Qin Feng decided to swallow the beast core. The God-level Devouring skill activated automatically. The beast core quickly dissolved, turning into a powerful flow of heat that surged through Qin Feng¡¯s body, rapidly enhancing his physical form. A few minutes later, Qin Feng¡¯s eyes glowed with a greenish hue. He could see farther and hear more clearly. His six senses were greatly heightened, and his physical strength had significantly increased. ¡°Ding! The host has successfully devoured the Level 4 Wind Beast Core. Body wind-attribute assimilation +84%¡­¡± ¡°No way! I¡¯ve already undergone wind-attribute assimilation? Did I just advance to the late stage of the Body Strengthening Realm?¡± Qin Feng could hardly believe it. But his body¡¯s changes confirmed that it was all real. He quickly pulled up his attribute panel. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element Realm: Strengthening Realm, Late Stage (Wind Assimilation 84%) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring ¡°I¡¯ve advanced to the late stage of the Body Strengthening Realm this quickly!¡± Qin Feng was overjoyed. To become an Elementalist, one must first pass through the Body Strengthening Realm. The Body Strengthening Realm involves refining one¡¯s body using elemental power. For example, using fire elemental energy to temper the body until it reaches 100% fire assimilation, after which the individual can break through to become a one-star Fire Elementalist. Normally, it would take twenty to thirty years, or even more, to reach the late stage of the Body Strengthening Realm. Qin Feng had done it in just a few minutes. At this pace, it wouldn¡¯t take long for him to become a nine-star Wind Elementalist. A nine-star Elementalist is one of the most powerful beings on Earth, a true master, revered by all. Since Earth¡¯s mutation, humanity had united¡ªno longer divided by nations. The nine-star Elementalists were the true leaders of humanity, holding a status higher than pre-mutation heads of state. Before the mutation, there were over two hundred nations on Earth, each with its own leader. Now, there were only seven nine-star Elementalists. They had the power of life and death, with more authority than emperors of ancient times. After all, ancient emperors still feared rebellion from the people, but these nine-star Elementalists had nothing to worry about. Realizing this, Qin Feng¡¯s ambitions were fully ignited¡­ Chapter 3 - Powerful Citizen - Knight Class Chapter 3 Powerful Citizen ¨C Knight ClassQin Feng was filled with excitement. ¡°Right now, I¡¯m still no match for a Level 4 fierce beast. With my current strength, I still can¡¯t protect Chuchu.¡± Qin Feng felt a sense of urgency. In three days, Chuchu would be heading out of the city for patrol duty, where she might encounter fierce beasts. If ordinary people were compared to wild animals, those in the Strengthening Realm were like fierce beasts, and Elementalists were like demon beasts. The Strengthening Realm was divided into four stages: Initial, Mid, Late, and Peak. Fierce beasts were categorized into four levels: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4. A Level 1 fierce beast was equivalent to someone in the Initial Strengthening stage, Level 2 was equivalent to the Mid stage, and so on. ¡°If I could get another beast core, I could break through to the Peak stage of the Strengthening Realm.¡± Qin Feng licked his lips, feeling unsatisfied. He thought the system was a bit stingy for not giving him more beast cores. ¡°Ding! God-tier training mission activated!¡± Normal Difficulty: Achieve 100% wind-attribute assimilation within 3 days. Reward: one divine-grade storage ring. Intermediate Difficulty: Achieve 100% wind-attribute assimilation within 1 day. Reward: one divine-grade storage ring and one Level 4 lightning-attribute beast core. Advanced Difficulty: Achieve 100% wind-attribute assimilation within 2 hours. Reward: one divine-grade storage ring, one Level 4 lightning-attribute beast core, and one divine-grade lightning-attribute enhancer. ¡°Ding! Reminder: The host can only choose one difficulty level, and once chosen, it cannot be changed! Failure to complete the mission will result in no rewards!¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Qin Feng hesitated. The Level 4 beast core had only allowed him to reach 84% wind-attribute assimilation. Based on this conversion rate, he would need to devour at least one more Level 2 beast core to reach 100%. Hunting a Level 2 or higher fierce beast within one day outside the city wasn¡¯t that difficult. However, what he needed was a wind-attribute beast core. Wind-attribute fierce beasts were rare, and encountering one wasn¡¯t easy; it was purely a matter of luck. Therefore, choosing the Intermediate Difficulty had a high chance of failure. As for the Advanced Difficulty, obtaining a Level 2 wind-attribute beast core within 2 hours seemed even more impossible. ¡°Should I just choose Normal Difficulty?¡± Qin Feng frowned. He wasn¡¯t willing to settle for less. The rewards for the Advanced Difficulty were clearly the most attractive. ¡°Ding! Please make your selection within 10 seconds. Failure to choose will be considered as giving up. 10¡­9¡­8¡­7¡­6¡­¡± ¡°Wait¡­¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened as if he had thought of a solution, and without hesitation, he chose the Advanced Difficulty. After making his selection, he hurried home. Fifteen minutes later, Qin Feng arrived at his residence, where the room was still dim. Chuchu was no longer in the room, and it was unclear where she had gone. Qin Feng¡¯s time was precious. He quickly walked to the wardrobe, opened the cabinet, and rummaged through the clothes at the bottom. Underneath the clothes were two wooden boxes. One of them was the relic left by Zuo Li for the siblings. The other one contained the daily savings of Qin Feng and his sister. Qin Feng took out both boxes. He opened Zuo Li¡¯s box, which neatly contained 50,000 Tong Coins*. That was Zuo Li¡¯s compensation. For refugees, the compensation for death was only 50,000 Tong Coins. If they were ordinary citizens, the compensation would be 100,000; for residents, it would be 200,000. Qin Feng rummaged through the lower layer of Zuo Li¡¯s box and found over 10,000 Tong Coins, which was all of Zuo Li¡¯s savings. He then opened his own savings box and found more than 6,000 Tong Coins, which was the siblings¡¯ entire savings. Altogether, they had over 71,000 Tong Coins. Qin Feng took 70,000 and left over 1,000 Tong Coins for future expenses. ¡°Still short by 30,000 Tong Coins!¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It turned out Qin Feng¡¯s plan was to buy a pre-existing Level 2 wind-attribute beast core. The market price for a Level 2 beast core was 100,000 Tong Coins. ¡°But how do I make up the 30,000 difference? Oh, right! Once I become a powerful citizen, I can receive government stipends every month, and I¡¯ve heard they¡¯re quite substantial¡­¡± There were three ways to become a powerful citizen. The first was to be a direct relative of an Elementalist, allowing for automatic promotion. The second was to contribute significantly to the base, with a set number of contribution points leading to promotion. The third was for those in the Body Strengthening Realm who showed potential to become an Elementalist, allowing for automatic promotion. Qin Feng qualified under the third option. With this in mind, he secured his money and left in a hurry. He had to complete the mission within 2 hours, or else he wouldn¡¯t receive any rewards. After leaving home and going downstairs, Qin Feng caught a bus into the city. An hour later, Qin Feng arrived at the central square. The square was crowded with people. This was the busiest place in Yunyang City. Among the crowd were refugees, commoners, residents, and the rare privileged citizens. As for the high-ranking Elementalists, ordinary people rarely saw them. Qin Feng had no time to linger and headed straight for the municipal hall. Inside, there were quite a few people, some handling various tasks, while others, like Qin Feng, were there to upgrade their status. As soon as Qin Feng entered, he caught the attention of some women. His handsome features were even more refined after cultivation, giving him an ethereal glow, making him extraordinarily attractive. Even though he was dressed simply, he was still eye-catching. ¡°Wow, that young man is so handsome!¡± In the crowd, a voluptuous woman¡¯s eyes lit up. Near the entrance, a pretty female staff member approached him proactively. ¡°Sir, what business would you like to conduct today?¡± she asked warmly, wearing a professional smile. ¡°I¡¯d like to upgrade my status. Which window should I go to?¡± Qin Feng asked. The staff member smiled and said, ¡°Sir, to upgrade to commoner status, please go to window 1 or 2. For resident status, window 3.¡± ¡°What about privileged citizen status?¡± Qin Feng asked. ¡°Privileged citizen?¡± The staff member was surprised. There was a stir in the hall as people turned to look at Qin Feng, their reactions ranging from shock to jealousy, with most showing envy. The privileged citizen class was a special privileged class, similar to the knight class of the medieval era, considered a small nobility. In Yunyang Base City, with a population of 30 million, there were only a little over 20,000 powerfulful citizens. Ordinary people had to show respect and greet rights citizens, as it was the law. Even if a privileged citizen killed an ordinary person without reason, they would face lighter penalties and never face a death sentence. However, becoming a privileged citizen was incredibly difficult, and most people would never have the chance in their lifetime. In fact, the municipal hall would only see one or two such cases per month. ¡°Sir, the upgrade to powerful citizen status is handled in the VIP lounge. Please follow me.¡± The female staff member¡¯s attitude became respectful. Despite Qin Feng¡¯s young age, she showed no hint of neglect. Anyone qualified to become a privileged citizen was no ordinary person, and she didn¡¯t dare offend him. With that, Qin Feng, followed by the envious gazes of the crowd, went with the female staff member¡­ Chapter 4 - Genetic Warrior Chapter 4 Genetic WarriorUpon entering the VIP room, the surroundings were luxuriously decorated. Inside, behind a desk, sat a one-armed man with a broad, muscular build, exuding a fierce aura. His deep-set eyes concealed a subtle sense of lethality. ¡°A genetic warrior!¡± Qin Feng instantly recognized the man¡¯s identity. Genetic warriors were humans who had enhanced their bodies using gene-based drugs extracted from the corpses of fierce beasts. Genetic warriors were divided into four levels, with level one being the weakest and level four the strongest, corresponding to the four stages of Body Strengthening Realm experts. For example: a level one genetic warrior was equivalent to an early-stage Body Strengthening Realm expert, a level two warrior to a mid-stage expert, and so on. Genetic warriors couldn¡¯t directly ascend to become ¡°privileged citizens,¡± but they possessed great strength and could gradually earn points to upgrade to that status¡ªa very difficult path. In summary, the status of genetic warriors was lower than that of Body Strengthening Realm experts because they lacked the potential to become element wielders. Nevertheless, genetic warriors were the dream of countless ordinary people, as most lacked the talent to become element wielders. Unfortunately, gene-based drugs were incredibly expensive, unaffordable for most people. ¡°Director Wang, this gentleman is here to apply for privileged citizen!¡± A female staff member reported to the one-armed man. The one-armed man curiously glanced at Qin Feng. So young, coming to apply for privileged citizen, and dressed so plainly¡ªclearly not a wealthy scion. The one-armed man¡¯s gaze became respectful. Body Strengthening Realm experts were on a whole different level than those wealthy heirs. Those heirs attained privileged citizenship by piling on money, something he looked down upon. In contrast, he had great respect for Body Strengthening Realm experts. Body Strengthening Realm experts were treasures to humanity, given priority protection because they were future element wielders. At the same time, he envied them. He had been a genetic warrior for over twenty years, fought in countless battles, and lost an arm before finally becoming a common citizen. Yet this young man was about to become a privileged citizen at such a young age. How could he not feel envious? ¡°Sir, please have a seat!¡± Director Wang greeted him politely. Qin Feng nodded slightly and sat on the leather sofa opposite Director Wang. ¡°Sir, may I offer you something to drink? We have coffee, tea¡­¡± The female staff member asked respectfully. Qin Feng enjoyed the VIP treatment, feeling secretly pleased. This was only the process of applying for privileged citizenship, and the service was already this good. If he became an element wielder one day, wouldn¡¯t his status be even more elevated? ¡°I¡¯ll have some tea,¡± Qin Feng said casually. ¡°Very well, sir!¡± The female staff member respectfully departed. ¡°Sir, may I ask which level of privileged citizenship you are applying for?¡± Director Wang asked politely. ¡°Are there different levels of privileged citizenship?¡± Qin Feng was unfamiliar with this detail. ¡°Yes! Early-stage Body Strengthening Realm experts can apply for level one privileged citizenship, mid-stage for level two, late-stage for level three, and peak-stage for level four, which is the highest level.¡± ¡°Though the privileges are almost the same across levels, the major difference is the monthly stipend from the government. For example, a level one citizen receives a monthly stipend of 10,000 Tong coins; level two gets 20,000; level three, 30,000; and level four, 40,000.¡± Director Wang explained enthusiastically. Qin Feng was secretly shocked. Having strength was indeed beneficial. Even the lowest level of privileged citizenship granted a free 10,000 Tong coins per month. He knew that he and Chuchu worked tirelessly at odd jobs, with no days off for thirty days, yet their combined monthly income was only two to three thousand Tong coins. The gap was huge. ¡°Does that mean that once I successfully apply for privileged citizenship, I¡¯ll immediately receive an advancement stipend?¡± Qin Feng asked eagerly. Money was what he needed most at the moment. Director Wang smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes! Sir, please present your advancement credentials!¡± ¡°Take a look!¡± Qin Feng extended his palm, and a faint green light emitted from it. This was the symbol of someone who had entered the early stage of Body Strengthening Realm. ¡°Wind element, early-stage Body Strengthening Realm!¡± Director Wang¡¯s eyes lit up. This young man had indeed earned his advancement through skill, not wealth. At that moment, the female staff member returned, carrying freshly brewed tea. She happened to see this scene, and her eyes sparkled. The female staff member couldn¡¯t help but glance at Qin Feng a few more times, her heart pounding slightly. Even within the ranks of privileged citizens, there were different tiers. Three types of people could become privileged citizens: genetic warriors, the wealthy, and Body Strengthening Realm experts. The first two types reached their ceiling upon becoming privileged citizens, but the future of Body Strengthening Realm experts was boundless. This young man was not only handsome but also a Body Strengthening Realm expert¡ªtruly the cream of the crop among men! ¡°Sir, your tea!¡± The female staff member placed the tea down enthusiastically, her face showing a sweet smile. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 5 - Promoted to Three Levels in a Row, Extensive Financial Resources Chapter 5 Promoted to Three Levels in a Row, Extensive Financial ResourcesDirector Wang enthusiastically said, ¡°Sir, please present your ID card, and I¡¯ll handle your advancement right now.¡± Qin Feng took out his refugee ID card. Director Wang didn¡¯t pay much attention and started filling out the paperwork. The female staff member stood nearby, seemingly reluctant to leave. Director Wang worked efficiently, completing the process in a few minutes. ¡°Sir, here is your level-one privileged citizen ID card, and this is a bank card with 10,000 Tong coins, your advancement stipend. Starting from the 1st of each month, the government will automatically deposit a stipend of 10,000 Tong coins into this card.¡± Director Wang respectfully handed over the ID card and bank card. Qin Feng accepted them with satisfaction. ¡°Sir, this phone is a government gift. There are no usage fees, and it¡¯s already linked to your bank account.¡± Director Wang then handed over a specially-made phone, with a casing made of a unique, metal-like material that was fireproof, waterproof, shockproof, and crash-resistant. In this era, phones had become luxury items, generally only affordable for privileged citizens. Qin Feng calmly took the phone and asked, ¡°If I advance to level two privileged citizenship, will I receive another advancement stipend?¡± Director Wang smiled, ¡°Yes! Each time you advance a level, there is a reward. However, to advance to level two, you need to reach the mid-stage of Body Strengthening Realmt¡­¡± ¡°Oh, then handle that for me,¡± Qin Feng said, extending his hand. The light in his palm grew a shade brighter. ¡°Wind element, mid-stage Body Strengthening Realmt!¡± Director Wang was stunned, his view of Qin Feng changing drastically. To reach mid-stage Body Strengthening Realmt at such a young age, this talent was definitely at least ¡®good¡¯ grade! The female staff member¡¯s gaze turned even more intense. ¡°Sir, please wait a moment. I¡¯ll process your advancement right away!¡± Director Wang quickly updated the records on the computer, his fingers flying across the keyboard with remarkable speed. ¡°Director Wang, while you¡¯re at it, help me advance to level three.¡± As he spoke, the light in Qin Feng¡¯s palm shone brightly, illuminating the entire room. ¡°Wind¡­ wind element, late-stage Body Strengthening Realmt!¡± Director Wang widened his eyes in shock. The female staff member¡¯s mouth also hung open. ¡°S¡­ Sir, I¡¯ll process your advancement immediately!¡± Director Wang, now visibly nervous, hastened his efforts. The female staff member¡¯s face turned rosy with excitement, her heart racing. It was her first time meeting such a handsome, highly talented man. A few minutes later, two bank notifications arrived on Qin Feng¡¯s phone. ¡°Your card number **5358 received 20,000.00 Tong coins on August 8 [Tonglian Bank].¡± ¡°Your card number **5358 received 30,000.00 Tong coins on August 8 [Tonglian Bank].¡± ¡°It¡¯s all set!¡± Qin Feng smiled brightly. He had easily gathered 100,000 Tong coins and even had an extra 30,000. ¡°Sir, your advancement is complete!¡± Director Wang said with a beaming smile. ¡°Great! Other than the stipend, what other benefits do privileged citizens enjoy?¡± Qin Feng took a sip of fragrant tea and asked casually. Director Wang smiled, ¡°Sir, there are many benefits for privileged citizens. For example, you can use the government¡¯s training rooms and testing equipment for free. Additionally, you can enjoy a 30% discount when purchasing thermal weapons from government institutions¡­¡± ¡°In total, there are over a hundred convenience policies for privileged citizens. You can check the details on the internal app, which is accessible only to privileged citizens. It¡¯s already linked to your phone.¡± Qin Feng nodded in satisfaction. ¡°There must be some obligations as well, right?¡± Director Wang smiled, ¡°Sir, there¡¯s only one obligation: in times of major crises, privileged citizens are required to respond to the government¡¯s call and face the difficulties together.¡± Qin Feng nodded. That much he could understand. ¡°All right then, I¡¯ll be on my way,¡± Qin Feng said, preparing to leave. ¡°Sir, allow me to see you off!¡± Director Wang said warmly. ¡°Sir, my name is Wang Zheng. Here¡¯s my business card, with my contact details. If you ever need assistance, feel free to instruct me.¡± Director Wang handed over a business card enthusiastically. Qin Feng smiled and accepted it. Wang Zheng appeared rough on the surface, but he was actually sharp and perceptive¡ªa man with good connections. Someone like him generally had good social skills and connections. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have become the director of the city government¡¯s advancement office, despite his one-armed condition. Director Wang and the female staff member escorted Qin Feng all the way to the hall entrance, drawing curious glances from those inside. Some staff members were particularly intrigued. After all, Director Wang had processed many privileged citizens, but it was rare to see him personally escort someone out. Several staff members curiously examined Qin Feng. ¡°Sir, take care!¡± Director Wang warmly called out. The female staff member, Xiao Liu, seemed hesitant to speak several times, her eyes brimming with hidden emotions. Qin Feng calmly left. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even after he walked far away, the two remained at the door, watching for a while. ¡°Xiao Liu, this Sir Qin Feng is not simple!¡± Director Wang sighed. After all, he had been the advancement office¡¯s director for six years, and this was the first time he had encountered someone with an excellent-grade talent in Body Strengthening Realm. Though, little did he know, he still underestimated Qin Feng¡¯s potential. But that was understandable since Qin Feng had only just begun his cultivation journey. ¡°Director, could you share Sir Qin Feng¡¯s phone number with me?¡± The female staff member Xiao Liu blushed as she asked. ¡°You silly girl, don¡¯t waste your time. You¡¯re not in the same league¡­.¡± Director Wang shook his head with a bitter smile. Chapter 6 - Breakthrough in Cultivation, Great Progress in Strength Chapter 6 Breakthrough in Cultivation, Great Progress in StrengthQin Feng left the city promotion office in a good mood. There were many shopping malls near the municipal square, and shops selling beast cores were easy to find. Fifteen minutes later, Qin Feng spent 100,000 Tong coins to buy a second-level wind-type beast core. He found a secluded spot and quietly swallowed it. A familiar and powerful heat surged within his body, rapidly strengthening his physical form. His physical strength was also increasing at an astonishing rate. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured a 2nd-level wind-type beast core. Wind-attribute assimilation +16%¡­¡± The system notification came. Qin Feng eagerly pulled up his attribute panel: Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind System Level: Quasi-Elementalist (Wind-attribute assimilation 100%) Talent Skill: God Level Devouring ¡°Finally, my wind-attribute assimilation has reached 100%!¡± Qin Feng was beyond excited. Achieving 100% wind-attribute assimilation meant reaching the pinnacle of body strengthening, also known as the Quasi-Elementalist stage. Next, all he needed to do was follow the cultivation method to condense the Wind God Seal, and he would break through to the level of a 1-star Wind Elementalist. However, condensing the Wind God Seal was a process of arduous meditation, and the time required depended on one¡¯s cultivation talent. genetic rally speaking, with an peerless talent, the Wind God Seal could be condensed within ten days. For a genius-level talent, it would take about three months. An excellent-level talent would need two to three years. A good-level talent might take six to seven years. For an ordinary-level talent, it could take more than ten years. Of course, certain rare treasures could shorten the time needed to condense the God Seal. Unfortunately, Qin Feng did not possess such treasures. ¡°In three days, Chuchu will be on patrol. I don¡¯t have enough time to advance to a Wind Elementalist.¡± Qin Feng felt a bit regretful. If he could advance to a Wind Elementalist within three days, he could designate Chuchu as a citizen of authority, allowing her to avoid danger. However, that wasn¡¯t realistic. But he wasn¡¯t as worried as before. With his current strength, he should be able to protect Chuchu. As long as they didn¡¯t encounter any beasts, everything should be fine. Usually, patrol missions were near the city, so encountering beasts wasn¡¯t common. ¡°Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing a high-difficulty mission. Reward: One Divine-grade storage ring, one 4th-level thunder-type beast core, one Divine-grade thunder talent enhancement elixir!¡± The rewards had arrived. Qin Feng happily examined the storage ring in his hand. Its space was enormous, enough to fit an entire building. The storage rings available on the market barely had the space of half a room, incomparable to this one. ¡°Ding! Host, would you like to use the Divine-grade thunder talent enhancement elixir?¡± ¡°Use it!¡± ¡°Ding! Enhancing talent¡­¡± A surge of energy rushed through Qin Feng¡¯s body, silently transforming it, bringing with it a familiar sense of comfort. ¡°Ding! Congratulations, host, on successfully enhancing your talent!¡± A few minutes later, his thunder talent had also reached the peerless level. Qin Feng was extremely pleased. He now understood that he couldn¡¯t just devour any beast or monster core. He needed to first possess the talent for that particular element before he could devour beast or monster cores of that type. At present, he could only devour wind-type and thunder-type cores. Qin Feng took out the 4th-level thunder-type beast core and devoured it directly. The familiar heat rose from within, bringing immense comfort. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured a 4th-level thunder-type beast core. Thunder materialization +85%¡­¡± His physical attributes were once again comprehensively enhanced. His strength, defense, speed, and neural response time all improved significantly. ¡°This feels amazing!¡± With his strength further increased, Qin Feng felt completely satisfied. He pulled up his attribute panel again: Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind System Level: Quasi-Elementalist (Wind-attribute assimilation 100%) Thunder System Level: Late-stage Body Strengthening (Thunder-attribute assimilation 85%) Talent Skill: God Level Devouring ¡°Not bad!¡± Qin Feng cheerfully closed the light screen. Fifteen minutes later, he leisurely wandered to the municipal square. The square was bustling with activity. The most lively area was the city government¡¯s mission display screen. Many people were holding small notebooks, copying down the missions displayed. The easiest way to earn money or contribution points was by completing government missions. These missions were open to everyone. Qin Feng curiously walked up and casually glanced at the screen. At the top of the screen, a mission was displayed: ¡°The government is purchasing beast corpses long-term: 1st-level beast, 10 points or 100,000 Tong coins. 2nd-level beast, 20 points or 200,000 Tong coins. 3rd-level beast, 50 points or 500,000 Tong coins. 4th-level beast, 100 points or 1 million Tong coins.¡± After reading this, Qin Feng smiled. With his current strength, he could easily hunt a few beasts and earn loads of money. Indeed, the stronger one was, the easier it was to make money, and wealth and luxury would soon be within reach. However, now that his wind system had reached its peak, devouring wind-type beast cores wouldn¡¯t help him anymore. To improve his wind cultivation, he could only devour wind-type monster cores. But he would have to wait until he condensed the Wind God Seal to do so. Of course, since beast cores were now useless to him, he could sell them for money. Qin Feng looked at the second mission. ¡°The government is purchasing monster cores long-term: 1-star lower-grade monster core, 500 points or 5 million Tong coins. 1-star mid-grade monster core, 1,000 points or 10 million Tong coins. 1-star high-grade monster core, 2,000 points or 20 million Tong coins. 1-star supreme-grade monster core, 4,000 points or 40 million Tong coins.¡± ¡°That¡¯s expensive!¡± Qin Feng was stunned. A 1-star monster core came from a 1-star monster, whose strength was equivalent to a 1-star Elementalist. He had originally thought of buying some monster cores to consume, but seeing the price, he realized he couldn¡¯t afford them. If 1-star monster cores were this expensive, 2-star ones would be even more out of reach. It seemed he would have to hunt for them himself in the future. Qin Feng lost interest in looking further and headed directly towards the Warrior Building. The Warrior Building was a recreational facility established by the government, mainly for genetic warriors and body-strengthening experts to exchange information. It was located next to the city hall. Many genetic warriors and body-strengthening experts gathered there to exchange various pieces of information or find teammates for hunting beasts or monsters. Additionally, the Warrior Building had cultivation chambers, training grounds, testing areas, and entertainment facilities available for use. Qin Feng wanted to test his combat power index. Fifteen minutes later, Qin Feng arrived at the Warrior Building and stood at the entrance of the testing hall. Before he could enter, he heard bursts of cheers from inside. Curious, Qin Feng walked in. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Near a strength-testing machine, a middle-aged man was testing his power. The electronic display showed a combat power index: 101. The crowd gasped in awe. ¡°My god! A combat power index of 101, that¡¯s insane!¡± ¡°Master Chen Yan is incredible!¡± ¡°Haha! What did you expect? Master Chen Yan has already achieved 100% earth materialization and is a Quasi-Elementalist. A 4th-level genetic warrior can¡¯t compare to him.¡± The crowd was filled with admiration, each person looking at Chen Yan with envy. At the same level, body-strengthening experts had an edge because the elemental forces used to temper their bodies provided additional benefits. For example, tempering the body with thunder elements enhanced combat power. Tempering with wind elements made the body more agile. At that moment, a faint smile hung on Chen Yan¡¯s face, but there was a hidden arrogance in his eyes. He looked down on the genetic warriors around him. Seeing this, Qin Feng became curious about his own combat power index. He was different from others, having tempered his body with two elemental forces. With that thought, Qin Feng silently left the crowd and headed toward a testing machine in the corner¡­ Chapter 7 - Explosive Combat Power Chapter 7 Explosive Combat Power Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Feng left the crowd quietly and approached a power-testing machine in the corner. Just then, a cleaning lady noticed him. She gave him a peculiar look before walking over. ¡°Young man, are you in the wrong place? This is the testing hall, meant for genetic warriors and Body Strengthening experts¡­¡± Her tone had a faint trace of arrogance. She wore a civilian badge prominently on her chest, which seemed both noticeable and out of place. In this world, being a civilian meant having some status, as the less privileged refugees had no chance to land a decent job like hers. This thought filled her with pride. She assumed Qin Feng, dressed plainly, was likely a refugee just here to look around. Qin Feng ignored her and continued walking. He had seen this type of person many times¡ªsomeone who was part of the lower class but still managed to look down on others in an attempt to feel superior. ¡°Hey! Young man, I worked hard to clean this floor, so don¡¯t dirty it!¡± The cleaning lady followed him persistently, mopping wherever his feet had touched, as if his footsteps were particularly filthy. Qin Feng soon arrived at the power-testing machine in the corner. He threw a sudden punch, fast enough to create a sharp, sonic boom. Qin Feng¡¯s full-force punch landed on the machine, shaking the entire testing hall with a thunderous impact. The cleaning lady was caught off guard, jumping in shock. Everyone in the hall was startled and turned to look. The numbers on the display screen leapt up wildly, before the machine¡¯s red lights blinked, and an ear-piercing over-limit alarm sounded. The cleaning lady turned pale as she saw the numbers flash on the screen. ¡°Wow, it maxed out!¡± The crowd in the distance gasped in surprise. ¡°Let¡¯s go check it out!¡± A group of spectators moved closer to see. The cleaning lady, finally coming to her senses, looked at Qin Feng with utter terror in her eyes. ¡°Sir¡­ I¡­ I¡­¡± The cleaning lady stammered, hoping to say something to smooth things over. Qin Feng glanced at her disdainfully, not bothering to respond. As people crowded around, Qin Feng quietly slipped out through a side exit. Moments later, the crowd surrounded the machine, where the over-limit alarm continued to blare. The number ¡°200¡± was glaring on the display. ¡°It exceeded 200! Amazing, it maxed out!¡± It turned out that this machine could only measure a maximum power index of 200. Anything beyond that caused it to overload and shut down. ¡°This is terrifying! Even a Quasi-Elementalist shouldn¡¯t be able to surpass 200!¡± ¡°Master Chen Yan, who do you think that young man was? Could he have been an Elementalist?¡± The crowd looked toward Chen Yan, the strongest among them. He commanded the highest respect. Chen Yan took a deep breath and said, ¡°To my knowledge, even a Quasi-Elementalist who has taken gene-enhancing drugs can only reach a power index of 180 at most. Reaching 200 is impossible, not even for beasts known for their physical prowess.¡± ¡°That means the young man just now must have been an Elementalist.¡± Chen Yan¡¯s face showed a hint of reverence. At this, the crowd nodded in agreement. ¡°Indeed! Only an Elementalist could achieve such power.¡± ¡°Oh my god, there was an Elementalist here just now!¡± ¡°And he was so young and handsome! What a missed opportunity!¡± Among the crowd, the female genetic warriors with their athletic builds lamented. Years of intense training had given them enviable physiques, and the unpredictability of life as a warrior had also instilled in them a bold and passionate attitude. They believed in seizing the moment, aware of the shortness of life. Meanwhile, the cleaning lady grew more and more uneasy. ¡°Hey Aunt Wang, did you offend that master just now?¡± Chen Yan suddenly asked, noticing something. ¡°I¡­ I¡­¡± The cleaning lady was flustered. ¡°Ah, it seems you really did offend him. Well, I hope the master doesn¡¯t take it to heart, or else¡­ Well, good luck!¡± Chen Yan sighed and walked away. ¡°Aunt Wang, you really lack judgment!¡± The onlookers shook their heads¡ªsome sympathetic, others secretly enjoying her misfortune. The cleaning lady was almost in tears, silently praying that Qin Feng wouldn¡¯t hold a grudge. Meanwhile, Qin Feng had already left the building. He pulled up his attribute panel, now displaying some changes: Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Affinity Level: Quasi-Elementalist (Wind-attribute assimilation 100%) Thunder Affinity Level: Late Body Strengthening Stage (Thunder-attribute assimilation 85%) Talent Skill: God Level Devouring Combat Power Index: 243 ¡°My combat power index is 243! It seems multi-element body refinement has extra benefits!¡± Qin Feng marveled at his stats. Normally, a Quasi-Elementalist would have a combat power index around 100, so logically, two elemental refinements should result in about 200. But in reality, he had exceeded that, showing that dual-element refinement was not just 1 + 1 = 2 but 1+1 > 2. ¡°What if I refine a third element? Could the amplification be even greater? Could it potentially rival a One-Star Elementalist?¡± Qin Feng wondered excitedly. A One-Star Elementalist had a combat power threshold of 500, over five times that of a Quasi-Elementalist. That was why becoming an Elementalist elevated one¡¯s status so dramatically. Qin Feng was eager to explore further. He still had one undeveloped element¡ªice. ¡°Ding! Ordinary Training Task Activated!¡± ¡°When the host raises the thunder affinity to the Quasi-Elementalist level, the host will be rewarded with a Divine Ice Affinity Booster.¡± ¡°Note: There is no time limit on this task.¡± Qin Feng smiled. Unlocking the ice affinity was within reach now. ¡°I have three elemental talents, while other Elementalists only have one. By cultivating three elements simultaneously, I¡¯ll definitely surpass all Nine-Star Elementalists in the future!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement. To his knowledge, every Elementalist in this world possessed only one elemental affinity. This was because people with multiple elemental constitutions generally had weaker affinities in each element, preventing them from reaching the critical affinity level of 1 required to develop elemental talents. Those with affinities below 1 could never awaken any talents. The more he thought about it, the more excited Qin Feng became¡­ Chapter 8 - The Driver Who Caused the Car Accident Chapter 8 The Driver Who Caused the Car Accident Upon leaving the Warrior¡¯s Building, Qin Feng checked the time¡ªit was a little after five in the afternoon, and the sun was beginning to set. At this hour, the base city enforced restrictions on people leaving, and the city gates were closed. Even if he wanted to go outside to hunt fierce beasts, he¡¯d have to wait until tomorrow. Any training plans would have to be put on hold. An hour later, Qin Feng returned to the familiar small house. Chuchu was washing vegetables, preparing to make dinner. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re back!¡± ¡°Little girl, don¡¯t cook tonight. We¡¯ll go out to a restaurant in a bit and eat something good. I¡¯ll take a shower first!¡± Qin Feng said as he looked for a change of clothes. ¡°Eating out is expensive. Brother, didn¡¯t we agree to save money together so we could get promoted to civilian status? Wasting money like this isn¡¯t good.¡± ¡°Also, Uncle Da Zhuang from Building 9 was promoted to civilian today. I¡¯m so envious.¡± Chuchu truly was envious. Becoming a civilian meant no longer having to pay the government a residency fee. As for refugees, they had to pay 1,000 Tong coins in residency fees every month. If they were behind by two months, they would be expelled from the base and left to fend for themselves. (Those under the age of 13 were exempt.) Qin Feng smiled and said, ¡°Little girl, what¡¯s so great about being a civilian? Soon, I¡¯ll make you a ¡®privileged citizen.''¡± ¡°Brother, you¡¯re teasing me again. Many genetic warriors can¡¯t even become privileged citizens, let alone us¡­¡± Chuchu thought Qin Feng was joking. Qin Feng patted her head. ¡°I¡¯m not teasing you. From now on, you don¡¯t have to go to work anymore. I¡¯ll take care of the family.¡± Chuchu had been working in a factory as a child laborer since she was thirteen, earning only 70 Tong coins a day despite the hard work. ¡°Brother, did you strike it rich?¡± Chuchu realized that Qin Feng wasn¡¯t joking. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you after I shower!¡± ¡°Tell me now!¡± ¡°Be patient for a bit! And stop washing the vegetables. We¡¯re going out to eat in a bit.¡± Qin Feng smiled as he went to take a shower. Chuchu, half-believing, put away the washed vegetables and turned on the TV, watching the news while waiting for Qin Feng. Half an hour later, Qin Feng came out of the bathroom, refreshed and dressed in clean clothes. Chuchu¡¯s eyes lit up¡ªher brother seemed to have gotten even more handsome. At that moment, a news report aired on the television. ¡°This is the Base City Station, now broadcasting a piece of good news.¡± ¡°Yesterday, Lin Tianyang, recognized as the top talent of the younger generation in Yunyang City, successfully advanced to a one-star Ice Elemental Master, becoming the youngest elemental master in our city.¡± The TV showed a picture of Lin Tianyang, his appearance somewhat refined. ¡°Lin Tianyang, twenty-four years old, possesses an exceptionally high talent for ice abilities and is a role model for the younger generation in our base city.¡± ¡°In recognition of his efforts, the City Lord personally awarded him the title of Baron today, hoping that he will continue to work hard.¡± ¡°Lin Tianyang? That name sounds familiar¡­¡± Qin Feng frowned; it felt like he¡¯d heard it somewhere before. ¡°Brother, this Lin Tianyang is amazing! He¡¯s only 24 and already an elemental master!¡± ¡°Becoming an elemental master at 24 is amazing?¡± Qin Feng was a bit puzzled. ¡°Of course! Many elemental masters don¡¯t advance until they¡¯re in their forties or fifties. Uncle Chen Ming is already 47, and he¡¯s still stuck at the quasi-elemental master level!¡± ¡°This Lin Tianyang becoming an elemental master at 24 is naturally impressive. He¡¯s considered outstanding even within the entire Southern Alliance.¡± Chuchu explained. ¡°Captain Chen Ming is 47? I thought he was only in his thirties!¡± Qin Feng was surprised. ¡°Brother, genetic warriors and elemental masters live longer than ordinary people, so they always look younger. I heard that as long as you become a one-star elemental master, you can live up to 300 years!¡± Chuchu said with envy. ¡°Oh, by the way, brother, did you really strike it rich?¡± The little girl remembered the important matter. Qin Feng smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m now a ¡®privileged citizen.''¡± ¡°Brother, stop joking¡­¡± ¡°Little girl, look at this.¡± Qin Feng smiled and took out his privileged citizen ID card. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chuchu took the card, her eyes widening in disbelief. ¡°A privileged citizen card!¡± The little girl looked up excitedly. ¡°Brother, how did you do it?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to ask about that. Just know that your brother is really amazing now.¡± ¡°Brother!¡± The little girl hugged Qin Feng excitedly, her eyes reddening with emotion. Her brother had become a privileged citizen, and she was overjoyed. ¡°Why are you crying, little girl?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not!¡± ¡°Your eyes are all red.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just happy!¡± Chuchu rubbed her eyes, her face full of smiles. Seeing her so happy, Qin Feng felt content as well. ¡°Little girl, do you believe me now?¡± ¡°Mm!¡± Chuchu nodded obediently. She not only believed him but was also starting to admire him. ¡°Tomorrow, go resign from your job. I¡¯ll take care of the family from now on.¡± ¡°Hehe, brother, then I¡¯ll stay at home every day and cook delicious food for you. Does that make me seem like your wife?¡± The little girl¡¯s face turned a little red. Qin Feng laughed, ¡°You¡¯re such a chatterbox! Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you to have a big meal.¡± The brother and sister happily went downstairs. Qin Feng chose a restaurant with a decent setting. They both enjoyed the meal, and Chuchu was in an especially good mood. After returning home, they went to bed early. Chuchu had drunk quite a bit of red wine and fell asleep quickly. But Qin Feng couldn¡¯t sleep. The name ¡°Lin Tianyang¡± kept echoing in his mind¡ªit felt strangely familiar. ¡°Lin Tianyang? I remember now¡­¡± Qin Feng suddenly sat up in bed. Lin Tianyang was Lin Xuyang¡¯s older brother. The moment he thought of Lin Xuyang, Qin Feng¡¯s eyes filled with anger. In their original world on Earth, Chuchu had died in a car accident. And the driver responsible was Lin Xuyang¡­ Chapter 9 - A Truth That Keeps You Guessing Chapter 9 A Truth That Keeps You Guessing As soon as Qin Feng thought of Lin Xuyang, his eyes were filled with fury. In the original Earth, Chu Chu had died in a car accident. The driver responsible for the accident was Lin Xuyang. However, Chu Chu¡¯s accident wasn¡¯t just any ordinary car accident. At the time, over a dozen witnesses had seen Lin Xuyang deliberately running over Chu Chu with his car. The surveillance cameras on the street had also captured the entire incident clearly. Afterward, when Qin Feng learned the truth, he sought justice for Chu Chu, only to discover that the surveillance footage had been deleted. The authorities forcibly explained that the camera malfunctioned and didn¡¯t record the scene. Even though the camera operators confirmed that the equipment was functioning properly before the accident, and that the footage had been intentionally erased, the authorities ignored their claims. Despite the testimony of more than a dozen witnesses identifying Lin Xuyang as deliberately running someone over, the authorities did not accept their statements. As a result, Lin Xuyang was released without charge, and the case was dismissed as a regular traffic accident. This was all due to the wealth and influence of Lin Xuyang¡¯s family. They had powerful connections in business, the criminal underworld, and even the political arena. Qin Feng refused to accept this outcome. He searched everywhere for evidence, but the Lin family secretly persecuted him, and he narrowly escaped death several times. During those years, he experienced all the bitterness life had to offer and developed a deep hatred for the Lin family. In his investigation, Qin Feng discovered that Lin Xuyang had an older brother studying abroad named Lin Tianyang. However, he never understood why Lin Xuyang had gone out of his way to run over Chu Chu in broad daylight. It felt like an execution, a way to silence someone. But Chu Chu was just a thirteen-year-old girl with no connection to Lin Xuyang before the accident. The two had never even met. What kind of secret was hidden behind all of this? Qin Feng could never figure it out. But none of that mattered anymore. What mattered now was that in this world, Lin Tianyang had appeared, meaning that Lin Xuyang would also show up. No matter why Lin Xuyang had run over Chu Chu in the past, in this life, Qin Feng had to kill him before he could act. He wouldn¡¯t let Lin Xuyang hurt Chu Chu again. He would also repay the Lin family for all the suffering they had caused him. On Earth, Qin Feng had been an orphan and had no means to confront someone as powerful as Lin Xuyang. But in this parallel world, everything had changed. He was confident that he could exact his revenge. ¡°In two days, Chu Chu is scheduled to patrol outside the city. That¡¯s also the day of the car accident. Will Lin Xuyang appear on that day too?¡± Qin Feng pondered. ¡°It looks like I need to break through to become an Elementalist quickly.¡± Qin Feng was eager to improve his strength to deal with whatever the future might hold. Thinking about this, Qin Feng felt a sense of urgency and could no longer sleep. He looked down at Chu Chu, who was sleeping soundly beside him, a sweet smile on her face, making her look endearing and lovable. Silently, Qin Feng sat up and began meditating. He needed to condense the Wind God Seal as soon as possible and become an Elementalist. Only then could he better protect Chu Chu. The night passed quietly. Qin Feng spent the entire night cultivating without rest. The next morning, when he opened his eyes from meditation, a trace of joy could be seen in his gaze. After a night of cultivation, he had made significant progress, and the outline of the Wind God Seal had already begun to take shape within him. At this pace, he was confident he could break through within ten days. This was the advantage of having peerless talent. An average person with mediocre talent would take two or three years of training to achieve the same result. Though pleased with his progress, Qin Feng felt tired after a night of intense cultivation, so he decided to take a short nap. When he woke up, he saw Chu Chu playing with his phone. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re awake! This phone is so much fun!¡± Qin Feng glanced at the time. It was a little after 9 a.m., and a breakfast that Chu Chu had prepared was already laid out on the table. The little girl had always been well-behaved. ¡°The day after tomorrow is the patrol day,¡± Qin Feng thought, feeling a growing sense of urgency. ¡°Do you like this phone, little one?¡± Qin Feng asked suddenly. ¡°Of course, I like it!¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll get you one.¡± sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chu Chu was shocked. ¡°Brother, this phone is really expensive! It costs over 200,000 on the market. How can we afford that?¡± Qin Feng smiled. ¡°I don¡¯t have the money, but I have a way to get another one.¡± Chu Chu blinked her big eyes, clearly skeptical. Qin Feng chuckled. ¡°Little one, I¡¯ll bring you a phone this afternoon.¡± Without waiting for her response, Qin Feng went to wash up. ¡°Brother, I¡¯m going to quit my job. I still have a month¡¯s wages held by the factory. Don¡¯t forget to eat breakfast after you finish washing up!¡± Chu Chu happily placed the phone back on the table and headed out the door. Chu Chu worked at a factory that processed beast hides, where she washed the pelts of fierce beasts using boiling water and nitrates. It was grueling work, so naturally, she didn¡¯t want to give up a month¡¯s salary. After finishing breakfast, Qin Feng took a taxi to the city¡¯s central square. He was determined to get Chu Chu a phone. Phones in this era were luxury items, costing over 200,000 on average. Qin Feng only had a little over 20,000 credits, not nearly enough to buy one. But he had other methods. Of course, Qin Feng didn¡¯t intend to get a phone just for Chu Chu to play with; it was mainly to stay in contact during her patrol to prevent them from getting separated. An hour later, Qin Feng arrived at the city¡¯s administrative building. The place was already bustling with people, many of them wearing expressions of joy. Most of them were here to upgrade their identity status. As soon as Qin Feng entered, he overheard enthusiastic discussions. ¡°Did you see yesterday¡¯s news about Lin Tianyang?¡± ¡°Yeah! That Lin Tianyang is amazing!¡± ¡°At just 24 years old, he¡¯s already become an Elementalist. Unbelievable!¡± ¡°Haha! That¡¯s what you call a genius!¡± ¡°The Lin family is a powerful clan. They have no shortage of resources for cultivation. And with Lin Tianyang¡¯s talent, his future achievements are unimaginable!¡± Everyone seemed to be full of admiration for Lin Tianyang. Qin Feng frowned slightly. He was not fond of anyone from the Lin family. ¡°I also heard that Lin Tianyang has a younger brother. What was his name again? Lin Xuyang¡­¡± Hearing this, Qin Feng perked up and listened carefully. Chapter 10 - Terrifying Talent Chapter 10 Terrifying Talent ¡°I¡¯ve heard too. His brother¡¯s name is Lin Xuyang. But it seems like his brother doesn¡¯t have much talent for cultivation.¡± ¡°Even though they¡¯re full brothers, the difference is still pretty big.¡± ¡°Haha! Even if Lin Xuyang doesn¡¯t have cultivation talent, with the Lin family¡¯s influence, his future days will still be comfortable. You have to know, the Lin family is one of the three major aristocratic families in Yunyang City.¡± The crowd engaged in lively discussions. At this moment, a young and beautiful figure approached. It was none other than the female staff member, Xiao Liu, from last time. ¡°Lord Qin Feng, you¡¯re here!¡± Xiao Liu recognized Qin Feng at a glance, and a hint of joy flashed in her bright eyes. ¡°Mm, I¡¯m here to see Director Wang.¡± ¡°Lord, please follow me!¡± Xiao Liu enthusiastically led the way. The two entered the VIP area, where Director Wang was leisurely sipping tea. Upon seeing Qin Feng, he hurriedly stood up, his face beaming with a smile. ¡°Lord Qin Feng, what brings you here today?¡± ¡°Xiao Liu, quickly get the Lord a cup of tea! Lord, please have a seat!¡± Qin Feng nodded slightly and sat on the sofa. Director Wang asked respectfully, ¡°Lord, what brings you here today?¡± ¡°Director Wang, I have a question for you.¡± ¡°Lord, feel free to ask. As long as I know the answer, I will tell you everything.¡± ¡°Director Wang, as far as I know, an Elementalist can designate three family members as privileged citizens. Can a privileged citizen designate a family member as a regular citizen?¡± Qin Feng wanted to elevate Chu Chu¡¯s status. Director Wang shook his head with a bitter smile. ¡°Lord, that¡¯s not possible. The privilege to designate is only available to Elementalists; privileged citizens do not have that authority.¡± Qin Feng nodded slightly. ¡°Director Wang, I want to ask for a favor. I¡¯m not sure if you¡­¡± Before Qin Feng could finish, Director Wang responded enthusiastically, ¡°Lord, whatever you need, just say the word. If it¡¯s within my power, I¡¯ll get it done!¡± Qin Feng smiled. ¡°It¡¯s like this. I have a younger brother named Qin Mu. He used to live in another base city.¡± ¡°Yesterday, he came over, intending to settle in Yunyang City, but he doesn¡¯t have a refugee identity card. I was hoping to get one for him. Does he need to be here in person to handle this?¡± ¡°Haha! So, it¡¯s just a small matter. Lord, he doesn¡¯t need to come in person. I can take care of it right now.¡± ¡°Oh, how much will it cost?¡± ¡°Lord, what are you saying? There¡¯s no charge; it¡¯s free!¡± S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Director Wang spoke cheerfully and immediately started processing the request. Normally, applying for a refugee identity card requires a fee of 1,000 Tong coins, and the person must be present. However, to curry favor with Qin Feng, Director Wang waived all these requirements. Refugee cards were loosely regulated anyway, so for something like this, his word was final. Very quickly, Director Wang processed the refugee card and handed it to Qin Feng. ¡°Lord, here¡¯s your tea!¡± At this moment, Xiao Liu also brought over a freshly brewed cup of tea. Qin Feng took a sip of the fragrant tea and said, ¡°Director Wang, thank you for the trouble. Also, I have another favor to ask¡ªI need help advancing to a Level Four privileged citizen!¡± As he spoke, Qin Feng¡¯s entire body emitted a dazzling blue light, like a blue sun, illuminating the entire office. ¡°My heavens! A Wind Elemental Body Strengthening Realm at full mastery!¡± ¡°Lord Qin Feng, you¡­¡± Director Wang and Xiao Liu were completely stunned. They couldn¡¯t believe their eyes. It had only been a day, and Qin Feng had reached full mastery. That was too outrageous! ¡°Director Wang, please handle it for me.¡± Qin Feng withdrew his spiritual power. Only then did Director Wang snap out of his shock. ¡°Of course! Right away! I¡­ I¡¯ll handle it right now!¡± Director Wang was so excited that his hands trembled slightly. With trembling hands, Director Wang quickly typed on the keyboard and processed the advancement. As for Xiao Liu, she was completely dumbfounded. Her eyes were burning with admiration, but they soon dimmed. A person with a genius-level talent, with the potential to become a City Lord, would never take notice of someone like her. For a man like that, all she could do was admire from afar and fantasize in her heart. A few minutes later, Director Wang completed the advancement process. Qin Feng was now a Level Four privileged citizen. He received a notification from the bank on his phone: ¡°Your account **5358 has been credited with 40,000.00 Tong coins on August 9th [Tonglian Bank].¡± ¡°Director Wang, thank you for the help.¡± Qin Feng smiled with satisfaction. ¡°Haha! No trouble at all! Not even a little bit!¡± Director Wang¡¯s face was full of flattery. His excitement hadn¡¯t fully subsided yet. ¡°Director Wang, I¡¯m someone who prefers to keep a low profile. I¡¯d appreciate it if you didn¡¯t spread the word about my strength.¡± Qin Feng casually mentioned it, not really concerned about people finding out, but he didn¡¯t want the news to spread too soon. He had a faint feeling that Lin Xuyang and the Lin family were hiding something. Back on Earth, Lin Xuyang had hit Chu Chu with his car, as if he wanted to silence her. During his investigation of the truth back then, someone had hinted that he should stop looking into it. It seemed to involve the very survival of the Lin family, something extremely significant. Anyone who investigated would die! He feared that similar events might occur in this world. If his strength was exposed too early, he might never learn the secret. ¡°Sir Qin Feng, rest assured, I will not say a word. Oh, right, Xiao Liu, make sure you don¡¯t spread this either.¡± ¡°Director, I understand.¡± Both of them smiled ingratiatingly. ¡°Oh, Sir Qin Feng, while we won¡¯t tell anyone, your information has already been entered into the database. The City Lord has access to it, so he will find out eventually.¡± Director Wang reminded Qin Feng seriously. Qin Feng nodded slightly. ¡°That¡¯s fine! Thank you both for today. Until next time!¡± ¡°Sir, allow us to see you out!¡± The two of them enthusiastically escorted Qin Feng to the door. After Qin Feng had gone far, they returned to the office. On the way, they passed the advancement hall and overheard people praising Lin Tianyang. They were all talking about how Lin Tianyang was the number one genius among the younger generation in Yunyang City. Some young women were even swooning over him. In this world where strength is revered, admiration for the strong is akin to celebrity worship on Earth. Director Wang shook his head slightly, finding these people somewhat laughable. Xiao Liu looked at the group disdainfully and muttered under her breath, ¡°These people are so ignorant¡­ The real number one genius in Yunyang City should be Sir Qin Feng. Lin Tianyang is far behind!¡± Director Wang overheard her and glared at her. ¡°Xiao Liu, have you forgotten what Lord Qin Feng said?¡± Xiao Liu pouted discontentedly, ¡°But it¡¯s true, I¡¯m not wrong.¡± Unbeknownst to her, Xiao Liu had already become a fan of Qin Feng. Director Wang shook his head with a wry smile. ¡°This girl¡­ They¡¯ll find out sooner or later. There¡¯s no need to care about the moment.¡± ¡­ Chapter 11 - Super Awesome Twins Chapter 11 Super Awesome Twins Qin Feng left with 40,000 Tong coins and went to the shops near the city hall. Now, he had more than 60,000 Tong coins in his hands, not enough to buy a Level 2 beast core, but enough to buy a Level 1 beast core. A Level 1 beast core was worth 50,000 Tong coins. A quarter of an hour later, Qin Feng had bought a Level 1 Thunder element beast core and went to a secluded place to consume it. The devouring skill activated, and the energy with the thunder attribute flowed through his body, feeling extremely comfortable¡­ ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured the Level 1 Thunder element beast core, thunder attribute assimilation +8%¡­¡± Qin Feng quickly pulled up his attribute panel. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element Level: Quasi-Elementalist (100% Wind Attribute Assimilation) Thunder Element Level: Body Strengthening Realm (93% Thunder Attribute Assimilation) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Power Index: 297 points ¡°Not bad! The thunder element has been raised to perfection, and my combat power has increased from 243 points to 297 points.¡± Qin Feng contentedly closed the light screen. The increase in strength significantly brightened his mood. Leaving the deserted alley, he planned to get a phone for Chuchu. Although he didn¡¯t have the money to buy one, he had other ways. Half an hour later, Qin Feng arrived at a brand-name men¡¯s clothing store and bought a set of branded clothes, changing into them immediately. As the saying goes, ¡°Clothes make the man, just as the saddle makes the horse.¡± With the new clothes on, Qin Feng¡¯s demeanor became more refined, naturally exuding the style of a graceful gentleman. At a glance, he appeared to be a noble heir, extraordinary and elegant. This transformation caught the attention of the female staff, who kept throwing flirtatious glances his way, their gazes filled with admiration. Some bold ones even proactively asked for his contact information. However, Qin Feng had no interest in flirting with those female employees; his mind was still preoccupied with cultivation. An hour later, Qin Feng returned to the city¡¯s promotion office. Inside the hall, his arrival caused quite a stir, with many women casting amazed looks at him. This young man had strikingly handsome features and an outstanding demeanor, making it a pleasure just to look at him. It was a visual enjoyment in itself. ¡°Sir Qin Feng, why have you returned?¡± Xiao Liu was overjoyed as she sized up Qin Feng. Indeed, after changing into those clothes, Sir Qin Feng¡¯s attractiveness had increased, making her heart race. ¡°Qin Feng? That¡¯s my brother! My brother asked me to find Director Wang. Could you kindly show me the way, sister?¡± Qin Feng lied casually. Xiao Liu felt a bit confused. ¡°Who are you¡­?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Qin Feng¡¯s younger brother, Qin Mu.¡± ¡°Oh, Sir Qin Mu, please follow me¡­¡± One minute later, in the office. Wang Zheng looked at Qin Feng in confusion. ¡°Master Qin Feng, please don¡¯t joke with me¡­¡± Wang Zheng said awkwardly, forcing a smile. Beside him, Xiao Liu also looked suspicious. Qin Feng calmly said, ¡°I knew you¡¯d think that way. Actually, my brother and I are twins, so looking identical isn¡¯t surprising, right?¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Wang Zheng replied, half-believing, ¡°So, what brings Master Qin Mu here?¡± ¡°I want to join Yunyang City. Please help me get promoted to a privileged citizen.¡± As he spoke, a dazzling blue light emanated from Qin Feng¡¯s body, instantly illuminating the entire office. ¡°This¡­ this is the Thunder element!¡± ¡°He¡¯s also in the Peak Body Strengthening Realm!¡± Wang Zheng and Xiao Liu were both shocked, frozen in place for a moment. But soon, Wang Zheng realized something and became extremely excited. ¡°Xiao Liu! Quick! Quickly make some tea for Sir Qin Mu!¡± ¡°Oh¡­ oh¡­¡± Xiao Liu still hadn¡¯t fully recovered from the shock. ¡°I don¡¯t like tea, a cup of coffee will do!¡± Qin Feng continued his bluff. ¡°All right! All right! Please wait, my lord!¡± Xiao Liu hurriedly went to prepare. ¡°Sir Qin Mu, please wait a moment. I¡¯ll handle your promotion right away!¡± Wang Zheng enthusiastically began processing the paperwork. This time, both of them firmly believed that the young man before them wasn¡¯t Qin Feng but his twin brother, Qin Mu. It was simple: in this world, people with multi-element physiques almost never had cultivation talent. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The reason was that in multi-element physiques, the elemental sensitivities would interfere with each other. Even if someone with a multi-element physique had cultivation talent, it was impossible for them to have genius-level talent in both elements. This was a globally recognized fact. However, Qin Feng exhibited genius-level talent in the Wind element. Qin Mu, in turn, demonstrated genius-level talent in the Thunder element. Genius-level talent in two elements couldn¡¯t possibly exist in the same person. Thus, they were convinced that the young man before them was Qin Mu, not Qin Feng. Wang Zheng¡¯s efficiency was high. A few minutes later, the process was complete. ¡°Master Qin Mu, your promotion is complete. Here is your Level 4 Privileged Citizen Card, your bound bank card, and your exclusive mobile phone.¡± Qin Feng received them with satisfaction. At this moment, the new phone received four consecutive text messages: ¡°Your account **7356 received 10,000.00 Tong coins on August 9 [Tonglian Bank].¡± ¡°Your account **7356 received 20,000.00 Tong coins on August 9 [Tonglian Bank].¡± ¡°Your account **7356 received 30,000.00 Tong coins on August 9 [Tonglian Bank].¡± ¡°Your account **7356 received 40,000.00 Tong coins on August 9 [Tonglian Bank].¡± Qin Feng smiled as another 100,000 Tong coins was deposited into his account. He had also gotten the phone for Chuchu. A quarter of an hour later, Qin Feng left the promotion office. At the entrance, Wang Zheng and Xiao Liu stared at Qin Feng¡¯s departing figure, dazed for a long time. After a while, Xiao Liu couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°Director, I never imagined that Master Qin Feng had such an amazing younger brother. He¡¯s far superior to the brothers Lin Tianyang and Lin Xuyang.¡± ¡°Indeed!¡± Wang Zheng replied enviously, ¡°Who knows what kind of virtue their parents accumulated in their past lives to have two such outstanding sons. In the future, they are sure to amaze the world!¡± ¡­ Chapter 12 - Three Elements, Strength Surges Chapter 12 Three Elements, Strength Surges Half an hour later, in an empty alley, Qin Feng took out a Level 1 Thunder Beast Core he had just bought. Without hesitation, he swallowed it. As the beast core dissolved, its energy tempered his body, rapidly enhancing his physique. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Level 1 Thunder Beast Core. Flesh Thunder-attribute increased by 7%¡­¡± Qin Feng eagerly pulled up his attribute panel: Practitioner: Qin Feng Wind Element Realm: Quasi-Elementalist Thunder Element Realm: Quasi-Elementalist Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Power Index: 324 points His Thunder element had also reached the Quasi-Elementalist level, raising his combat power from 294 to 324 points. He was now even closer to the 500-point threshold required to become a One-Star Elementalist. ¡°Haha! Under the Elementalist level, no one should be my match!¡± Qin Feng laughed joyfully. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing a regular training task. Reward: one portion of Ice Element Aptitude Enhancer (Divine Grade).¡± ¡°Ding! Would the host like to use it?¡± ¡°Use!¡± ¡°Ding! Enhancing aptitude¡­¡± This time, a cool energy flooded into Qin Feng¡¯s body, different from the previous experiences, as it carried the characteristics of ice but still felt soothing. Qin Feng closed his eyes and immersed himself in the transformation, enjoying the process for several minutes. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully enhancing ice element aptitude!¡± Qin Feng immediately checked his attribute panel and froze for a moment. ¡°System, why is my ice element aptitude only at the genius level?¡± ¡°Ding! A reminder to the host: your initial ice element sensing rate was 0.5, while wind and Thunder were both 0.7. The lower the sensing rate, the harder it is to improve. That¡¯s why your ice element isn¡¯t as strong as the other two.¡± ¡°Oh, I see!¡± Qin Feng understood, but he didn¡¯t mind. A genius-level talent, rare as it was, already put him ahead of millions. Besides, this world was full of rare treasures, some of which could even enhance one¡¯s aptitude. ¡°Ding! The system has detected that the host now possesses ice element aptitude. Reward: one Level 4 Ice Beast Core.¡± ¡°Nice!¡± Qin Feng smiled. With a thought, a white beast core appeared in his hand, radiating a strong chill. This was the Ice Beast Core. Just as Qin Feng was about to devour it, the system issued a prompt. ¡°Ding! A reminder to the host: your ice element talent is at the genius level. The strength of your talent affects the absorption efficiency of beast cores.¡± ¡°A peerless talent can absorb 100% of the beast core, while a genius-level talent can only absorb 80%.¡± Qin Feng paused. As far as I know, peerless-level talent is the highest on Earth. ¡°Ding! A reminder to the host: there is an invincible-level talent above peerless. The host can further upgrade talents by completing specific tasks.¡± ¡°Whoa¡­ there really is!¡± Qin Feng was shocked. It seemed like the system was a vast treasure trove, and he would need to slowly uncover its secrets over time. Qin Feng quickly swallowed the Ice Beast Core. A cooling energy spread through his body, enhancing every cell. His strength and senses grew sharper by the second. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Level 4 Ice Beast Core. Ice-attribute increased by 67%¡­¡± Qin Feng brought up his attribute panel again: Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element Realm: Quasi-Elementalist Thunder Element Realm: Quasi-Elementalist Ice Element Realm: Late-Stage Body Strengthening Realm (67% Ice Attribute) Talent Skill: Divine Devour Combat Power Index: 417 points ¡°My combat power has reached 417 points! I¡¯m getting closer to the One-Star Elementalist threshold!¡± Qin Feng felt elated. With his current strength, even if he couldn¡¯t defeat a One-Star Elementalist, he would have a chance to escape. Normally, a Quasi-Elementalist had no chance to flee in front of an Elementalist, let alone fight back. He now felt more confident in protecting Chu Chu. Even if they encountered a beast during patrols, he would be able to help her escape. His only concern was Lin Xuyang. ¡°Ding! Divine Challenge task initiated!¡± Task Details: Enter the challenge space for a high-difficulty challenge. If you die, you can be revived, but there is no reward. If you succeed, the rewards will be abundant. First Unlock Condition: All three elements must be at the Body Strengthening Realm Late Stage or higher. Next Unlock Condition: All three elements must be at One-Star Late Stage or higher. ¡°Huh! A divine challenge? And it involves death?¡± Qin Feng was taken aback. If death was involved, the challenge was undoubtedly perilous. Fortunately, there was the possibility of revival. ¡°Ding! The host has only three challenge attempts!¡± ¡°Ding! A reminder to the host: if you break through to the Elementalist level in any element, you will lose the challenge qualification.¡± S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Ding! Does the host choose to accept the challenge?¡± ¡°Uhh¡­¡± Qin Feng broke out in a sweat. The challenge seemed difficult, with strict cultivation limitations. ¡°Challenge accepted!¡± He quickly made his decision. ¡°Ding! Choice successful. Reward: God-level combat technique. Data input in progress¡­¡± Suddenly, an overwhelming amount of combat techniques and experience flooded Qin Feng¡¯s mind, making him rapidly improve. ¡°Ding! Entering the challenge map¡ªFire Hell Realm in 10 seconds¡­ 10¡­ 9¡­ 8¡­ 7¡­¡± ¡­ Chapter 13 - Making a Fortune Chapter 13 Making a Fortune A few seconds later, a flash of white light appeared. Qin Feng vanished from the deserted alley. In the next moment, he found himself standing on solid ground, entering a new space. The sky above him was a bright, fiery red without clouds, stars, or a sun. The ground was riddled with massive cracks filled with boiling lava, occasionally spewing columns of fire that dispersed into the air. The temperature was scorching, easily surpassing 100 degrees Celsius, making it unbearable for ordinary people. Within just three seconds, Qin Feng was already drenched in sweat. This was the Fire Hell Realm. Looking around, he noticed numerous floating fireballs, varying in size, hovering in the sky. One blue fireball stood out, hopping around the others with a peculiar, almost sentient movement. Upon closer inspection, Qin Feng realized there was a crystal nucleus at the center of the blue fireball. A screen automatically popped up in his vision. Category: Spirit Creature (Ordinary) Name: Fire Spirit Level: 1 (Equivalent to Early Body Strengthening) Following his instinct, Qin Feng summoned his personal interface. Challenger: Qin Feng (Elite Level) Level: 5 (Equivalent to Quasi-Elementalist) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Power Index: 417 points The system had automatically adjusted his character template. The levels were now based on his cultivation realm. Just then, a Fire Spirit floated near him. Without hesitation, Qin Feng threw a punch, dispersing the Fire Spirit, leaving behind a crystal nucleus the size of a soybean. Qin Feng picked it up, and a screen popped up in his view. Item Name: Level 1 Crystal Nucleus Note: Cannot be devoured; can be recycled by the system for 50,000 coins. ¡°Wow! I can exchange this for money!¡± Qin Feng was pleasantly surprised. Right now, he was short of money. As he continued, he saw another Fire Spirit in front of him and quickly moved to hunt it down. He obtained another Level 1 crystal nucleus. He collected another crystal nucleus. Qin Feng kept hunting Fire Spirits while cautiously avoiding the fire pillars erupting from the ground¡¯s cracks. He noticed these fire columns were extremely dangerous, likely more powerful than a One-Star Elementalist¡¯s attack. A single hit could be fatal. So, he tread carefully, dodging each one. In the blink of an eye, twenty minutes passed. Qin Feng had slain over a dozen Fire Spirits, accumulating quite a profit, and feeling satisfied. But then, he noticed a two-meter-tall fire pig devouring the Fire Spirits. A screen popped up, displaying information on the fire pig. Category: Spirit Creature Name: Fire Spirit Wild Boar (Ordinary Level) Level: 6 (Equivalent to One-Star Early Stage) Warning: Danger Level ¨C Low Victory Probability (Below 40%) Qin Feng was shocked. This Fire Spirit Wild Boar was as strong as a One-Star Early Stage Elementalist, far stronger than he was. The system¡¯s warning indicated his victory probability was less than 40%. At that moment, hundreds of meters away, the Fire Spirit Wild Boar noticed Qin Feng and locked eyes with him. The two stood at a tense standoff. Qin Feng grew nervous. Then, the system¡¯s message appeared. ¡°Ding! Divine Challenge Initiated!¡± Challenge Content: Kill the Fire Spirit Wild Boar within 10 minutes. ¡°What?! I have to kill it?¡± Qin Feng was stunned. This was the equivalent of asking him to kill a One-Star Elementalist, and to make it worse, he had only ten minutes. The challenge was insanely difficult. ¡°Ding! Challenge starts in 3¡­ 2¡­ 1¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Challenge begins! Timer starts: 10:00¡­¡± A countdown timer appeared in his vision. Qin Feng hesitated. Qin Feng was reluctant. Meanwhile, the Fire Spirit Wild Boar eyed Qin Feng for a moment, seemingly assessing him. Then, it continued eating the Fire Spirits, ignoring Qin Feng, and clearly not the brightest creature. Qin Feng squinted, evaluating his options. Though the boar was stronger, Qin Feng was human, and far more intelligent. He wasn¡¯t without a chance. He turned his attention to the periodically erupting fire pillars, formulating a plan. After silently observing for a while, he noticed the fire pillars had a pattern. Some erupted every five seconds, others every seven, and a few every two. He carefully memorized the timings of the fire pillars around him while watching the countdown. ¡°1¡­ 2¡­ 3¡­¡± As he counted the seconds, Qin Feng picked up a few small stones from the ground. Each stone was scorching hot, with surface temperatures exceeding 100 degrees from prolonged exposure to the intense heat. Sweat dropped onto the stones and instantly vaporized. ¡°6¡­ 7¡­¡± Qin Feng flung a stone at the Fire Spirit Wild Boar. The stone cut through the air with a sharp sound. The stone struck the boar¡¯s back, causing it to flinch in pain and turn its head toward Qin Feng, looking confused. Then came the second stone, hitting it square on the forehead. The Fire Spirit Wild Boar roared in anger. It roared, and faint red flames engulfed its body as it charged at Qin Feng like a tank, shaking the ground with each step. The wild boar drew closer and closer. Qin Feng remained motionless, counting the seconds in his mind. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the blink of an eye, the wild boar was upon him. Qin Feng made his move, jumping over a nearby fire pit he had chosen in advance. The wild boar, furious, leaped after him. Qin Feng spun mid-air and struck out with both fists, pushing the boar back and preventing it from advancing. The tremendous impact caused Qin Feng to stumble backward. At that moment, the magma in the fire pit churned violently, and a purple fire column shot up, piercing the Fire Spirit Wild Boar through its body. The boar let out a horrific scream. Qin Feng rushed forward, delivering a few more punches, causing the wild boar to explode into countless fire sparks, disappearing into thin air, leaving behind a crystal nucleus the size of a ping-pong ball. ¡°Haha! I did it!¡± Qin Feng rejoiced. He had succeeded with over three minutes to spare. He eagerly grabbed the crystal nucleus. Item Name: Level 6 Crystal Nucleus Note: Cannot be devoured; can be recycled by the system for 5 million coins. ¡°Wow! I¡¯m rich!¡± Qin Feng excitedly stowed the crystal nucleus away. This was worth 5 million, the first huge fortune he had ever obtained. ¡°Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing your first challenge. Rewards are being distributed¡­¡± ¡­ Chapter 14 - Strength Has Increased Again Chapter 14 Strength Has Increased Again ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the first God-level challenge. The reward distribution begins¡­¡± ¡°Reward: One Ice-type Beast Core (Level 4)!¡± ¡°Reward: One Perfect-Level Gene Serum (Level 1)!¡± ¡°Reward: One Fragment of the Ice God Seal!¡± With just a thought, Qin Feng found a level 4 Ice-type Beast Core in his hand. Without hesitation, he swallowed it. The core quickly dissolved, transforming into a powerful energy that spread throughout his body, rapidly strengthening him and enhancing his combat abilities¡­ ¡°Ding! Successfully absorbed Level 4 Beast Core¡­ Ice Affinity reached 100%¡­¡± He had also reached the quasi-Elementalist realm for Ice-type powers. Qin Feng excitedly pulled up the attribute screen. Challenger: Qin Feng (Lord-level) Level: 5 (Quasi-Elementalist realm) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Power Index: 500 points ¡°My combat power has just reached the threshold for a one-star Elementalist. I¡¯ve also advanced from Elite to Lord-level.¡± Qin Feng smiled. Although he appeared to be at the quasi-Elementalist stage, his actual strength was already comparable to an early-stage one-star Elementalist. At this point, it wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say he was invincible among those of the same level. In the next moment, a small glass tube containing a milky white liquid appeared in his hand. A screen popped up in front of his eyes: Item Name: Perfect-Level Gene Serum (Level 1) Note: This gene serum has no side effects, and its efficacy is 100% stronger than that of ordinary gene serums. ¡°It has no side effects! That¡¯s fantastic!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s face lit up with joy. On Earth, gene serums were divided into four levels: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4. Taking a Level 1 gene serum could turn an ordinary person into a Level 1 Genetic Warrior. However, these serums had strong rejection rates, with only an 80% success rate. Failure leading to death. Even for Elementalists, failure to take the serum could result in severe damage, ranging from decreased talent to complete loss of abilities, and in some cases, death. For this reason, most Elementalists were reluctant to take gene serums, believing it wasn¡¯t worth the risk. Besides, the boost in strength from gene serums was limited compared to the improvement from enhancing elemental power. This led to most Elementalists and physical combat experts avoiding the use of gene serums. However, there was no denying that those who did take gene serums had stronger physical bodies and a slight edge in combat power. ¡°Chuchu hasn¡¯t developed her talents yet! Since this gene serum has no side effects, I can give it to her, turning that little girl into a Genetic Warrior.¡± Qin Feng smiled at the thought. If it were an ordinary gene serum, he wouldn¡¯t dare to let Chuchu take it. ¡°Ding! The system¡¯s store is now activated. The host can browse freely!¡± Qin Feng, curious, pulled up the system screen and saw a new store option. He selected the store and was taken to a sales page. The store only sold four items: Perfect-Level Gene Serums (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4). ¡°There are so few items available!¡± ¡°Ding! A reminder to the host: as your cultivation improves, the system¡¯s store will gradually upgrade, offering more rare items for sale.¡± ¡°Currently, this is a Level 1 store.¡± Qin Feng nodded, feeling excited for what was to come. If things continued this way, he might even be able to turn Chuchu into an Elementalist. Chuchu had a dual constitution. During her initial test, her Ice affinity was 0.5, while her other unknown, mysterious affinity reached 0.9¡ªjust shy of awakening her talent. This had left the testing staff feeling regretful at the time. The staff also mentioned that this unknown mysterious element had only been detected in three other people worldwide, none of whom had as high an affinity as Chuchu. The specifics of this element would only be known after someone managed to cultivate it, which had piqued Qin Feng¡¯s curiosity. Qin Feng continued browsing the store¡¯s items. Perfect-Level Gene Serum (Level 1): Price: 1.5 million Tong coins Perfect-Level Gene Serum (Level 2): Price: 3 million Tong coins Perfect-Level Gene Serum (Level 3): Price: 5 million Tong coins Perfect-Level Gene Serum (Level 4): Price: 8 million Tong coins These gene serums were priced the same as the regular ones outside, but their efficacy was increased by 100% and there were no side effects. Qin Feng smiled as he read through the listings. Ordinary Level 2 gene serums could only be taken by Level 1 Genetic Warriors, with a success rate of 70%. Level 3 gene serums could only be taken by Level 2 Genetic Warriors, with a success rate of 60%. Level 4 gene serums could only be taken by Level 3 Genetic Warriors, with a success rate of 50%. Based on these calculations, the success rate for an ordinary person to safely become a Level 4 Genetic Warrior was only 16.8%. It wasn¡¯t just a matter of money; it also required a great deal of courage. With these gene serums, Qin Feng could safely enhance both himself and Chuchu to the fourth gene level without any risk. The only thing he lacked now was money! Thinking about the money, Qin Feng clicked on the store¡¯s recycle option. Here, he could sell beast cores directly, or even the corpses of ferocious and demonic beasts, with prices matching those outside. It was very convenient. Qin Feng recycled the beast cores he had obtained earlier and instantly received over 5 million Tong coins. Making money was this easy. He then spent 4.5 million Tong coins to buy a Level 1 and a Level 2 gene serum, and consumed them. As the Level 1 gene serum entered his body, Qin Feng felt a wave of heat and slight itchiness as if every cell in his body was being soaked and transformed. His strength quietly increased. He closed his eyes, silently absorbing the changes. This perfect-level gene serum worked extremely fast. Ten minutes later, the transformation was complete, with no sign of rejection. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully absorbing the Perfect-Level Gene Serum (Level 1). Combat Power +30 points¡­.¡± ¡°The effect really is enhanced by 100%!¡± Qin Feng was pleasantly surprised. Ordinary Level 1 gene serums would typically only increase combat power by around 15 points. Eagerly, Qin Feng then consumed the Level 2 gene serum. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully absorbing the Perfect-Level Gene Serum (Level 2). Combat Power +40 points¡­.¡± Qin Feng pulled up his character screen. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Challenger: Qin Feng (Lord-level) Level: 5 (Quasi-Elementalist realm) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Power Index: 570 points ¡°At this rate, once I complete my Level 4 gene enhancements, my combat power will reach 700 points! That would put me on par with a mid-level one-star Elementalist.¡± The combat power threshold for a mid-level one-star Elementalist was 700. Qin Feng licked his lips, eager for more. He wanted to consume Level 3 and Level 4 gene serums right away, but he only had about 1.3 million Tong coins left. It seemed that his wish would have to wait until next time¡­ Chapter 15 - An Embarrassing Scene Chapter 15 An Embarrassing Scene Of course, Qin Feng still had a Level 1 Gene Serum, which was reserved for Chuchu. With a thought, a white crystal fragment with a partially damaged divine rune appeared in his hand. This was the final reward from his previous mission. A screen popped up in front of his eyes. Item Name: Ice God Seal Fragment Note: Can be devoured; accelerates the condensation of the Ice God Seal. Without hesitation, Qin Feng swallowed it. His God-level Devouring ability automatically activated. The fragment dissolved, transforming into a stream of energy that rushed toward his Shen Ting* acupoint, quickly forming a faint, white god seal. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured the Ice God Seal Fragment. Seal condensation completion +30%¡­.¡± Qin Feng sensed the change and immediately opened his cultivation template. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element Progress: Quasi-Elementalist (Seal Completion 11%) Thunder Element Progress: Quasi-Elementalist (Seal Completion 0%) Ice Element Progress: Quasi-Elementalist (Seal Completion 30%) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Power Index: 570 points ¡°So, this is the purpose of the god seal fragment. It¡¯s truly a good item!¡± Qin Feng smiled. Condensing a god seal was a long, painful process of cultivation. Only a few rare heavenly treasures could reduce the time needed for condensation, but they were outrageously expensive, often costing billions of universal credits. This god seal fragment provided such an effect, with each fragment increasing seal completion by 30%. Qin Feng had spent an entire night cultivating his wind element, and even with his peerless talent, the Wind God Seal only reached 11% completion. For those with genius-level talents, an entire night might yield just 0.5%, and those with excellent, good, or average talents wouldn¡¯t even compare. ¡°Ding! Time limit exceeded. Host will exit the Fire Hell Realm in 10 seconds¡­ 10¡­ 9¡­ 8¡­.¡± In a matter of seconds, Qin Feng returned to Earth, appearing in a secluded alley. The moment his feet touched the ground, a woman¡¯s scream rang out from behind him. Startled, Qin Feng turned around, awkwardness creeping into his expression. Behind him stood a pretty female genetic warrior, staring at him in shock. Beside her was another woman¡ªstunningly beautiful, with jade-like skin and a voluptuous figure¡ªwho was squatting¡­ Qin Feng had seen things he shouldn¡¯t have. ¡°Pervert!¡± The beautiful woman screamed, hurriedly standing up, making the situation even more¡­ Qin Feng fled. Behind him, the beautiful woman¡¯s sobbing voice echoed. ¡°Xiao Qing, weren¡¯t you supposed to be keeping watch for me?¡± ¡°Miss, I-I was keeping watch!¡± ¡°Then how did he get here?¡± ¡°I-I don¡¯t know! He just appeared in a flash of white light!¡± ¡°Waaah!! So humiliating! I can¡¯t live anymore!¡± Zi Xi was mortified. She was the daughter of the city lord, normally noble and dignified. This was the first time in her life she¡¯d done something so embarrassing, and someone had caught her in the act. ¡°Remember! You can¡¯t tell anyone about this!¡± ¡°Understood, Miss!¡± ¡°Waaah!! My reputation¡­!¡± ¡°Sigh! Miss, the city lord did say that after drinking that spiritual water, you shouldn¡¯t leave the house for a day. You could¡¯ve avoided this if you¡¯d stayed in today¡­.¡± ¡°Stop talking! I¡¯m so embarrassed! Waaah!!¡± Meanwhile, Qin Feng hurried out of the alley and arrived at the bustling municipal square. ¡°What¡¯s with women nowadays¡­?¡± Qin Feng shook his head slightly, sighing in exasperation. ¡°Ding! Second God-level Challenge activated! The rewards for this challenge will exceed the first!¡± ¡°Ding! Would the host like to start the challenge now?¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes lit up¡ªanother chance to earn rewards. By now, he had figured it out. These god-level challenges were rare opportunities. Before becoming a full-fledged elementalist, he only had three chances to challenge. If he didn¡¯t use them, they would be automatically forfeited once he became an elementalist. These three challenges could be seen as passing through three stages. Only by winning the first stage could one proceed to the second. Therefore, he had to win every stage to maximize his benefits. Losing even one would reduce his rewards significantly. ¡°I need to prepare this time!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s expression grew serious. He couldn¡¯t afford to fail. He quickly left the square and headed to a nearby weapons store to buy firearms. In this era, firearms were limited in their effectiveness against fierce and demonic beasts, so they were relatively cheap. Their primary buyers were genetic warriors. Qin Feng soon purchased a high-powered rocket launcher, three armor-piercing rounds, and nearly a hundred high-explosive landmines. The total cost was only 200,000 credits. He then spent 1,000,000 credits on a titanium-manganese alloy combat knife. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Titanium-manganese alloy weapons were close-combat weapons refined by humanity using secret methods. This knife could easily cut through a tank and even break through a one-star demonic beast¡¯s defense. It was a powerful tool favored by gene warriors. After making these preparations, Qin Feng headed to the Warrior Building. In addition to testing grounds, the Warrior Building also offered private cultivation chambers. Citizens of privilege could use them for free. What Qin Feng needed was one of these cultivation chambers. After the embarrassing incident earlier, he had no intention of finding another secluded alley. Fifteen minutes later, Qin Feng was inside a secure cultivation chamber within the Warrior Building, its thick alloy door locked tight. He summoned the system and activated the second god-level challenge. ¡°Ding! Entering the challenge map¡ªNecropolis in 10 seconds¡­ 10¡­ 9¡­ 8¡­ 7¡­.¡± With a flash of white light, Qin Feng disappeared from the chamber¡­ Chapter 16 - The Harvest Is Super Amazing Chapter 16 The Harvest Is Super Amazing The next moment, Qin Feng entered the Necropolis, finding himself in a small valley. Looking around, he noticed the sky was overcast, the air filled with a faint smell of blood and stench, and the atmosphere cold and eerie. The valley seemed devoid of monsters. He walked toward the valley¡¯s exit, and outside, a grey grassland stretched out, with a herd of wild horses galloping across it. Focusing on the wild horses, a screen popped up in his vision: Category: Spirit Monster Name: Zombie Wild Horse (Ordinary Level) Level: Level 6 (Early-stage One-Star) ¡°There¡¯s no danger warning. It seems the system judges that I can easily kill these Level 6 spirit monsters,¡± Qin Feng mused with a faint smile. A Level 6 monster was equivalent to an early-stage One-Star Elementalist, and with his current strength, he was indeed capable of defeating most One-Star Elementalists. He observed the horse herd, his gaze becoming heated. The crystal cores of these Level 6 spirit monsters could be exchanged for 5 million Tong coins each. However, he didn¡¯t act recklessly. The Zombie Wild Horses were known for their speed, and he couldn¡¯t catch up to them. Moreover, while he could easily take down one in a one-on-one fight, facing the whole group was a different story. Thus, Qin Feng decided to find a lone Zombie Wild Horse. As he scanned the grassland, he suddenly spotted a figure¡ªa skeleton man wreathed in white flames, holding a blood-red bone sword. In a flash, the skeleton sliced through a Zombie Wild Horse, killing it instantly. It then picked up the horse¡¯s crystal core and devoured it. This scene unfolded so swiftly that Qin Feng was left astounded. The skeleton had effortlessly killed a Level 6 spirit monster, equivalent to an early-stage One-Star Elementalist. He quickly assessed the skeleton, and another screen popped up: Category: Spirit Monster S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Name: Zombie Skeleton King (Elite Level) Level: Level 7 (Mid-stage One-Star) Weapon: Blood Bone Sword (Primordial Weapon, Lower-grade, Can Only Be Dropped Upon First Challenge and Defeat) Warning: Extremely Dangerous (Win Rate Below 20%) ¡°Win rate below 20%!¡± Qin Feng stared in shock. This was the strength of a Level 7 elite monster, while his own power was only at Level 5 lord-level. Suddenly, another notification rang in his mind: ¡°Ding! Divine Challenge Activated!¡± Challenge Task: Kill the Zombie Skeleton King within 10 minutes. ¡°Again with the 10-minute time limit!¡± Qin Feng took a deep breath. This time, his win rate was under 20%, and unlike last time, there was no fire pillar to aid him. The system was asking him to kill the Skeleton King in just 10 minutes¡ªthis challenge was far more difficult than the previous one! Qin Feng¡¯s gaze shifted to the blood-red bone sword the Skeleton King was wielding, his eyes burning with desire. Primordial Weapons, or Yuanwu, could amplify elemental attack power, significantly boosting the strength of both physical powerhouses and Elementalists. These weapons were highly sought after by both types of fighters. However, the materials needed to craft Yuanwu were extremely rare, often coming from powerful monsters, and were refined through secret methods, making them prohibitively expensive. A lower-grade primordial weapon could be worth anywhere between 1 to 5 billion Tong coins¡ªfar out of reach for most fighters. ¡°If I get that sword, I¡¯ll be set for life!¡± Qin Feng licked his lips, filled with both greed and hesitation. The Skeleton King¡¯s strength was far superior to his, and he wasn¡¯t confident in defeating it within the given time. If he failed, he¡¯d lose the chance to obtain this priceless weapon. The system had explicitly warned that the sword could only drop upon the first challenge and defeat, meaning he only had this one shot. Just then, another countdown began: ¡°Ding! Challenge begins in 3 seconds¡­ 3¡­ 2¡­ 1¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Challenge has started! Time remaining: 10:00¡­¡± Instead of charging toward the Skeleton King, Qin Feng quickly retreated to the valley, hatching a plan. Once back in the valley, he set up over a hundred high-explosive landmines at the valley entrance, covering them with dirt but leaving a few safe spots for himself to step on. These high-powered mines were far more destructive than regular ones, which was why they were several times more expensive. In just over three minutes, he completed his setup¡ªworking at a lightning-fast pace¡ªthen hurried back out of the valley. At that moment, he saw the Skeleton King chasing after another Zombie Wild Horse with incredible speed, so fast that Qin Feng¡¯s eyes could barely track its movements. The Skeleton King was much faster than him. Without wasting time, Qin Feng quickly readied his rocket launcher, loading a special armor-piercing round. The warhead of the round was made of titanium-manganese alloy, capable of piercing through tanks and even breaking through the defenses of a One-Star monster¡ªfar superior to a regular rocket grenade. Once everything was set, Qin Feng shouted loudly at the Skeleton King. Startled, the Skeleton King stopped in its tracks, confused by the audacity of this small Level 5 spirit monster yelling at it. In the monster world, hierarchy was strictly enforced. The Skeleton King was momentarily stunned. Taking advantage of this, Qin Feng quickly aimed. The now stationary Skeleton King was a perfect target¡ªhe couldn¡¯t have hit it while it was moving at high speed. Seizing the moment, Qin Feng pulled the trigger. A huge explosion rocked the area, dust flying everywhere. The armor-piercing round had struck the Skeleton King¡¯s pelvis, sending it tumbling to the ground. However, the Skeleton King swiftly rose again, seemingly unharmed. Its defense was terrifying, much stronger than a typical One-Star monster, impervious even to the special armor-piercing rounds. This was the strength of an elite monster. Enraged, the Skeleton King roared, raising its blood-red bone sword and charging toward Qin Feng, ready to slice him in two. But Qin Feng was already loading the second armor-piercing round, his aim steady as he fired again. The second round struck the Skeleton King¡¯s pelvis once more, sending it tumbling to the ground again. Qin Feng continued to reload¡ªhis plan was to keep hitting the same spot. As he loaded the final armor-piercing round, the Skeleton King slowly rose once more, but this time its movements were noticeably slower. The repeated attacks had finally started to take their toll. 40 meters¡­ 30 meters¡­ 20 meters¡­ the Skeleton King closed the distance rapidly. Qin Feng fired the last round, hitting the pelvis again and knocking the monster down. Without wasting a second, he retreated into the valley, racing along the path where he¡¯d carefully avoided his landmines. The Skeleton King, now thoroughly enraged, stumbled after him, holding its sword high. But as it entered the valley, the ground erupted in a series of massive explosions. Nearly a hundred high-powered landmines detonated, creating a terrifying chain of explosions. Qin Feng, lying low in a depression, avoided the deadly shrapnel flying in all directions. The explosions continued for over 30 seconds before finally subsiding. Peering up, Qin Feng saw the Skeleton King crawling toward him with one hand holding the blood-red bone sword, the other hand dragging its shattered body forward. Its legs had been blown off entirely. ¡°Just as I planned!¡± Qin Feng laughed as he rushed forward, drawing his titanium-manganese alloy sword. With the Skeleton King crippled, he had nothing to fear. Dodging the monster¡¯s feeble attacks, Qin Feng mercilessly hacked at its neck. The Skeleton King¡¯s defense was so strong that even sparks flew from the impact, and the repeated strikes made Qin Feng¡¯s hands go numb. But with only three minutes left on the clock, he didn¡¯t let up. Finally, after another series of brutal strikes, there was a cracking sound¡ªthe Skeleton King¡¯s head was severed. With a final wail, its body crumbled into black mist, dissipating into the air. Spirit monsters had no flesh or blood. As the mist cleared, a blood-red bone sword and a Level 7 crystal core lay on the ground. The crystal core alone could be exchanged for 10 million Tong coins, and the blood bone sword, a primordial weapon, was worth over a billion. ¡°Hahaha! I¡¯m rich!¡± Qin Feng exclaimed in excitement as he picked up the blood bone sword and crystal core¡­ Chapter 17 - Rich Rewards, Great Increase in Strength Chapter 17 Rich Rewards, Great Increase in Strength Qin Feng impatiently looked at the Blood Bone Blade, and a light screen popped up in his eyes. Item Name: Blood Bone Blade Category: Primordial Weapon Grade: Lower Grade Effect: Amplifies Primordial-based attack power by 100%. ¡°A 100% amplification! This is a huge profit!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement. The amplification range of lower-grade Primordial weapons generally falls between 50% and 100%. Reaching 100% made it a top-tier weapon among lower-grade Primordial weapons, extremely rare, and worth at least 500 million universal coins. Such a fine weapon was beyond the reach of many one-star Elementalists, and owning it would make countless people envious. Qin Feng felt immensely satisfied. With this blade, his strength would significantly increase. Therefore, he had no intention of selling it. Besides, given his current level of cultivation, showing off such a valuable Primordial weapon would likely provoke jealousy and could even lead to unnecessary trouble. Simply put, to act as he pleased, he needed to continue improving his strength. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the second Divine-Level challenge. Rewards are being distributed¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: One piece of the Wind God Seal!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: One piece of the Ice God Seal!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: One piece of the Thunder God Seal!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: One skill stone¡­¡± Qin Feng didn¡¯t have time to care about the system¡¯s rewards. Having experienced the previous challenge, he knew that time was precious and couldn¡¯t be wasted. Grabbing the Blood Bone Blade, Qin Feng rushed out of the valley, heading directly toward a zombie wild horse. The wild horse was grazing, and when it noticed Qin Feng charging at it, it was first startled, then showed disdain in its eyes. In a flash, Qin Feng closed the distance between them. The wild horse neighed loudly, lifting its powerful legs for a fierce kick. The force of its kick was like a blade, accompanied by a sharp sonic boom, sending shockwaves for ten meters around. This strike could easily kill a Quasi-Elementalist. At this moment, Qin Feng made his move. With divine combat skills integrated into his body, he slightly shifted, his movements precise to the millimeter, narrowly dodging the attack. A flash of red blade light, like a rainbow, streaked across the sky! With just one strike, the zombie wild horse was sliced in half. It let out a tragic wail before dissolving into a cloud of black mist, leaving behind a level 6 crystal core on the ground. The surrounding zombie wild horses were stunned. Qin Feng grabbed the crystal core and charged at a second zombie wild horse. Startled, the horse turned and ran. A minute later, another tragic scream echoed, and another zombie wild horse was killed, earning Qin Feng a second level 6 crystal core. Three minutes later, yet another scream resounded as the third horse fell, and Qin Feng claimed a third level 6 crystal core. At this point, the allotted time had expired, and he was transported out of the zombie world. In the next moment, Qin Feng reappeared in the training chamber of the Warrior Building on Earth. A flash of white light filled the room. ¡°This haul was quite impressive!¡± He eagerly opened the system store and exchanged all the crystal cores, instantly gaining 25 million universal coins. Then, Qin Feng spent 13 million on gene medicine, purchasing a level 3 gene serum (perfect-grade) and a level 4 gene serum (perfect-grade). ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host. Successfully modified using level 3 gene serum (perfect-grade). Combat power +55 points¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host. Successfully modified using level 4 gene serum (perfect-grade). Combat power +75 points¡­¡± After taking the gene medicine, Qin Feng felt his blood boil, with every cell in his body becoming more active. His physical body had been greatly strengthened. He pulled up his challenge status template. Challenger: Qin Feng (Lord-level) Level: 5 (Quasi-Elementalist) Talent Skill: God-Level Devouring Combat Power Index: 700 points ¡°My combat power has reached the mid-level of a one-star expert. This gene medicine is truly powerful!¡± Qin Feng smiled in satisfaction. The four enhancements from the perfect-grade gene medicine had increased his combat power by 200 points. In contrast, ordinary gene medicine usually only boosts combat power by around 90 points, with a high fatality rate. The difference was immense. Qin Feng thought of Chu Chu. He wanted the little girl to become a level 4 gene warrior. In this chaotic world, to survive well, one¡¯s strength must improve. He couldn¡¯t always be by her side. This time, Qin Feng spent 8 million on purchasing a level 2 gene serum (perfect-grade) and a level 3 gene serum (perfect-grade). The level 4 gene serum (perfect-grade) cost 8 million, but he only had 5 million left, so that would have to wait. After completing these tasks, Qin Feng began reviewing his task rewards. The God Seal fragments were what he needed most at the moment, as they could help him break through to Elementalist sooner. If these God Seal fragments were considered heavenly treasures, their market value would easily exceed a billion each. However, outsiders couldn¡¯t use the God Seals, only Qin Feng could devour them. The system¡¯s rewards this time were incredibly generous, granting him one piece each of the Wind, Ice, and Thunder God Seals. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Thunder God Seal fragment. God Seal completion progress +30%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Ice God Seal fragment. God Seal completion progress +30%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Wind God Seal fragment. God Seal completion progress +30%¡­¡± Qin Feng pulled up his attribute template. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Elemental Realm: Quasi-Elementalist (God Seal completion progress 41%) Thunder Elemental Realm: Quasi-Elementalist (God Seal completion progress 30%) Ice Elemental Realm: Quasi-Elementalist (God Seal completion progress 60%) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Power Index: 700 points ¡°Not bad! My Wind Elemental completion is at 41%. With my peerless talent, I should be able to break through on my own within six days.¡± Qin Feng smiled with satisfaction as he reviewed the data. Although his Ice Elemental progress was the highest, his Ice Elemental talent was the lowest, so it would take the longest to break through. However, as long as he achieved a breakthrough in any element, his strength would skyrocket. The leap from Quasi-Elementalist to Elementalist was a transformative process. With a thought, a blue crystal appeared in his hand. This was the final reward. A light screen popped up in his eyes. Item Name: Skill Stone (Berserk Strike) Category: Rare Artifact Note: Can be devoured. ¡°Devoured?¡± Qin Feng thought for a moment before swallowing the skill stone. The devouring skill activated automatically, turning the skill stone into a surge of powerful mental energy that flowed into Qin Feng¡¯s mind, filling it with new information. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured skill stone. Acquired skill: Berserk Strike¡­¡± Qin Feng felt a connection and opened his challenge status template. Challenger: Qin Feng (Quasi-King Level) Level: 5 (Quasi-Elementalist) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike (Instantly doubles combat power) Combat Power Index: 700 points ¡°Wow! From Lord-level to Quasi-King-level!¡± Qin Feng was pleasantly surprised. Although his level hadn¡¯t changed and his combat power index remained the same, his tier had risen to Quasi-King-level. This indicated an overall increase in his strength. In reality, below the three-star Elementalist level, few Elementalists had mastered combat techniques. Learning techniques from others was a long process that required high comprehension. Additionally, Qin Feng noticed that the system¡¯s evaluation of his strength didn¡¯t factor in his weapons or equipment, which could be a loophole for completing future Divine-Level challenges. Qin Feng silently noted this in his mind. ¡°Ding! Host, you have one remaining Divine-Level challenge opportunity. Would you like to begin the challenge?¡± ¡°Not now!¡± Qin Feng decisively declined. Based on the system¡¯s tendencies, the difficulty of this third challenge would definitely be doubled, and he wasn¡¯t confident he could pass it. Failure would mean missing out on a reward, the most generous reward at that, so he couldn¡¯t afford to take it lightly. He would wait for the right opportunity. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fifteen minutes later, Qin Feng left the training chamber, satisfied with his day¡¯s work. With his current strength, plus the support of the Blood Bone Blade, he wouldn¡¯t fear even facing a one-star peak expert. After exiting the Warriors¡¯ Tower, Qin Feng checked the time. The sun was about to set. He had been away all day, and Chu Chu was probably worried. It was time to go home. ¡­ Chapter 18 - Luxury Chariot Chapter 18 Luxury Chariot An hour later, Qin Feng returned to the refugee district where he lived. The Yunyang Base City had many refugee districts, all located at the outermost parts of the city. If a large-scale beast wave were to occur, these areas would be the first to be attacked. Ordinary civilians and citizens resided in the inner city, while only elemental masters and high-ranking citizens were qualified to live in the central and prosperous areas of the city, where the defenses were the strongest. As Qin Feng approached the building where he lived, he spotted a luxury vehicle parked downstairs. In this era, luxury cars were not brands like Lamborghini or Ferrari but were instead super off-road combat vehicles with high-energy alloy armor and micro-nuclear reactor power systems. Their prices ranged from tens of millions to over a billion credits, making them unaffordable for ordinary people. In a world where power was supreme, even people¡¯s aesthetic tastes had changed dramatically. At that moment, many refugees in the narrow alley were gazing enviously at the vehicle, while a few curious young people gathered around to take a closer look. ¡°Xiao Zhou, do you see that? This is the FA-47 combat vehicle. Its exterior is made from titanium-alloy armor, and it¡¯s powered by an S-557 micro-nuclear reactor. It costs at least 60 million credits. It¡¯s a genuine luxury combat vehicle!¡± ¡°Wow! That car is awesome!¡± ¡°Yeah! Only super-rich people or elemental masters could afford something like that.¡± ¡°What kind of important figure would come to our refugee district?¡± The young onlookers were all shocked. Qin Feng was also curious. In this refugee district, the person with the highest status was probably Chen Ming, a quasi-elemental master who managed over fifty thousand refugees. Even Chen Ming, who had over three hundred strong bodyguards and genetic warriors under his command, couldn¡¯t afford such a vehicle. Who could the visitors be, and why was their car parked right outside his home? Unknowingly, Qin Feng walked over to the car. ¡°Brother Qin Feng, you¡¯re back from work!¡± ¡°Hey Feng, you¡¯re off work early today!¡± The teenagers from the neighborhood greeted Qin Feng warmly. He was well-respected among the younger residents. ¡°Yeah, who owns this car?¡± Qin Feng asked, glancing at the vehicle. ¡°No idea!¡± The teenagers all shook their heads. At that moment, footsteps echoed from the staircase, and two genetic warriors wearing sunglasses descended. One of them was pinching his nose, clearly displeased with the damp and dingy conditions of the refugee district. ¡°Wow! Genetic warriors!¡± ¡°Look at those alloy blades on their backs! So cool!¡± The refugee kids were filled with admiration. Genetic warriors were easy to recognize due to the ferocious aura they exuded¡ªan almost beast-like energy that even ordinary people could sense. This was a side effect of their enhancements, one that couldn¡¯t be concealed. Qin Feng, on the other hand, had undergone perfect gene modifications and didn¡¯t suffer from this side effect. After the two genetic warriors descended, a pale-skinned middle-aged man followed. ¡°That man¡­¡± Qin Feng felt the man looked somewhat familiar and paused to think. The man was clearly an elemental master, at the mid-stage of the one-star level. ¡°Wait! Look at that¡­ Oh my god! That¡¯s a baron¡¯s emblem!¡± ¡°Gasp! He¡¯s an elemental master!¡± Seeing the emblem on the middle-aged man¡¯s chest, the kids were visibly shocked. In this world, only elemental masters could earn noble titles. No amount of wealth or power could grant someone nobility if they weren¡¯t an elemental master. This was the first time the teenagers had ever seen such a prominent figure. Their excitement quickly turned into nervousness, and they held their breath, afraid to speak loudly. The three men got into the luxury vehicle, their expressions haughty. They didn¡¯t even spare the teenagers a glance before driving away. So, it was their car after all. Once the car disappeared, the teenagers burst into excited chatter again. ¡°That man was an elemental master!¡± ¡°Yeah, it was my first time seeing an elemental master in person. So intimidating!¡± ¡°Hey, Wang, what rank was that elemental master?¡± ¡°With a baron¡¯s title, he¡¯s probably one star.¡± In this world, the ranks of elemental masters were reflected in the noble titles they received, which determined their social status. Above barons were viscounts, earls, marquises, dukes, kings, and emperors. But Qin Feng wasn¡¯t interested in any of that. He narrowed his eyes, trying to remember where he had seen the middle-aged man before. Suddenly, his eyes widened, and intense killing intent flashed within them. He finally remembered. In his previous life on Earth, when he had sought justice for Chu Chu, he had gone to Lin Xuyang¡¯s family home, only to be stopped by the security guards. In the end, he was even detained by the authorities for a few days. This man had been the steward of the Lin family back then and had ordered the guards to keep him out. Feeling a sudden urgency, Qin Feng dashed upstairs, taking the steps two at a time. A minute later, he arrived at their familiar little home. Pushing the door open, he saw Chu Chu cooking dinner. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re back! I bought lots of your favorite dishes today,¡± she said cheerfully, busy with her preparations. Qin Feng let out a sigh of relief. ¡°Chu Chu, did anyone come by the house today?¡± ¡°Huh? Brother, how did you know?¡± Chu Chu asked in surprise. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Feng quickly asked, ¡°Who were they? Why did they come?¡± ¡­ Chapter 19 - Text Message With a Hidden Secret Chapter 19 Text Message With a Hidden Secret Qin Feng quickly asked, ¡°Who were those people? What did they come here for?¡± ¡°They came to retrieve a phone.¡± Chu Chu casually replied while cooking. The sizzling sound of braised pork ribs filled the pan, releasing a tempting aroma. ¡°Retrieve a phone?¡± Chu Chu explained, ¡°Brother, here¡¯s what happened. I went to resign today, and on my way back, I found a phone at the factory gate and brought it home.¡± ¡°Later, I found out that the phone belonged to a big client of our boss.¡± ¡°They called me and asked for the phone back, so I gave them our home address. They sent someone to collect it.¡± ¡°When they left, they even gave me 10,000 Tong coins as a thank-you gift, but I didn¡¯t accept it!¡± Her tone carried a hint of regret at this point. After all, being from a poor family, she was a bit tempted by the 10,000 Tong coins. Upon hearing this, Qin Feng roughly pieced things together. The phone likely belonged to Lin Xuyang. Afterward, Lin Xuyang called to ask for the phone back, and Chu Chu agreed to return it. Lin Xuyang sent someone to retrieve it. ¡°Chu Chu, did you look at the phone? Was there anything unusual about it?¡± Qin Feng asked. Chu Chu thought for a moment, ¡°Unusual? Not really. But before they took the phone, there was a strange message on it.¡± ¡°Oh? What did the message say?¡± ¡°The message said: ¡®Three days later, at midnight, Luo Hua Mountain transaction!''¡± Qin Feng nodded slightly. ¡°That message is indeed strange! Luo Hua Mountain is over 300 miles away from Yunyang City, a place where ferocious beasts and monsters gather.¡± ¡°What kind of transaction couldn¡¯t be done in the city and had to be carried out in such a dangerous place, and in the middle of the night?¡± S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Yes, I thought so too. But they¡¯re all big businesspeople, so it¡¯s not surprising that they do some odd things. Brother, I made your favorite braised pork ribs today, smell that!¡± Chu Chu dished out the braised pork ribs from the pan, and the aroma spread through the air. Qin Feng saw several dishes already on the table, including braised crucian carp ¨C it was a rich dinner. ¡°Little girl, did you see who sent the message?¡± Qin Feng asked with concern. He had a vague feeling that Lin Xuyang¡¯s future actions against Chu Chu might be related to that message. Perhaps it wasn¡¯t a normal transaction, but something shady, or even a conspiracy. That might be why Lin Xuyang wanted to silence her. ¡°Brother, I just glanced at it without paying much attention. I think the sender was someone named Zhou something Tong.¡± Chu Chu tried to recall but couldn¡¯t quite remember. She hadn¡¯t paid much attention to it at the time. Qin Feng, however, quietly kept it in mind. ¡°Brother, why are you asking so many questions? It¡¯s not like it has anything to do with us¡­¡± ¡°Just curious,¡± Qin Feng pretended to ask casually, ¡°Little girl, let¡¯s move houses in a few days.¡± Qin Feng felt that this place was no longer safe. Lin Xuyang already knew their address. The refugee area was already the most chaotic part of the city, and if something happened, not many people would care. The safest place was the city center where the citizens and elementalists lived. There, many experts resided, and crime was rare. ¡°Brother, moving costs a lot of money. Where are you planning to buy a house?¡± ¡°Of course, in the city center where the citizens live!¡± ¡°But that will cost tens of millions! Even in a slightly better location, it could cost over a hundred million. Brother, do you have that much money?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. We¡¯ll have it when the time comes.¡± ¡°Besides, I¡¯m not a citizen yet. Even if we have a house, I don¡¯t have the legal right to live there.¡± ¡°When I break through to Elementalist, you¡¯ll become a citizen. Just wait a few more days! Chu Chu, here, this phone is for you.¡± Qin Feng took out the phone he had prepared. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re amazing!¡± The little girl excitedly took the phone, flipping through it with joy. ¡°Little girl, you keep cooking. I¡¯m going to take a shower, and I¡¯ll give you another surprise later.¡± ¡°Brother, what could be better than giving me a phone?¡± ¡°Haha, you¡¯ll see soon enough!¡± Qin Feng said as he found some clothes and went to shower. In the bathroom, his mind was pondering the situation. Qin Feng¡¯s eyes shone sharply. With his current strength, he was confident in protecting Chu Chu. But he needed to break through to Elementalist as soon as possible. Only then could he make Chu Chu a citizen and get her out of this dangerous place. Moreover, he needed to kill Lin Xuyang and destroy the Lin family, all of which required more strength. Twenty minutes later, Qin Feng walked out of the bathroom feeling refreshed. After a day of battles, coming home to a nice bath felt heavenly. As he finished his shower, Chu Chu had already prepared the meal. ¡°Brother, here¡¯s your tea!¡± The little girl even brewed tea for him, clearly trying to please Qin Feng ¡ª the phone gift had worked. ¡°Do you like the phone?¡± Qin Feng asked with a smile. ¡°Yes, I love it!¡± ¡°Little girl, here¡¯s another surprise for you.¡± Qin Feng took out a Level-1 Gene Serum (Perfect Grade). ¡°Brother, what¡¯s this?¡± The little girl asked curiously. ¡°You¡¯ll know once you drink it.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The little girl obediently drank it down. The Serum quickly took effect. The girl felt her whole body heat up, as if every cell was coming alive, and her face turned red without her realizing it. This sensation lasted for ten minutes before fading. The little girl looked at herself in surprise, feeling that something about her had changed. ¡°Little girl, how do you feel?¡± Qin Feng asked with a smile. ¡°Brother, I feel like my strength has increased a lot. What did you give me to drink?¡± The little girl was excited. In this era, strength was highly valued, even for girls. That was the aesthetic shaped by society¡¯s values. ¡°A Level-1 Gene Serum. But my gene Serum is different; it has no side effects.¡± ¡°So, does that mean I¡¯m now a Level-1 Genetic Warrior?¡± ¡°Yes! And you¡¯re even stronger than an ordinary Level-1 Genetic Warrior!¡± ¡°Wow!¡± The little girl was thrilled. ¡°This is amazing! I¡¯m a Genetic Warrior now!¡± She was nearly overjoyed. For a refugee, becoming a Genetic Warrior was a distant dream. Even the weakest Level-1 Gene Serum cost 2 million on the market, far beyond their means. But once someone became a Genetic Warrior, they had a chance to change their fate. Seeing Chu Chu so happy, Qin Feng was also content. ¡°Brother, why doesn¡¯t your Gene Serum have side effects? How did you manage that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. Oh, I also have Level-2 and Level-3 Gene Serums here. You should drink those too.¡± ¡°Wow! Brother, you have more? You really struck it rich!¡± The little girl felt like she could die of happiness. She quickly drank the two Serums. It took a full half-hour for the effects to finish. Qin Feng¡¯s eyes gleamed with curiosity. After taking the Serums, Chu Chu had grown 3 centimeters taller, her body noticeably developing, and she was on the path to a more mature figure. Certain parts of her body were already showing early signs of development, and she even had a small waist now. Chu Chu had always been a beauty in the making, and now her charm was growing even more. At this rate, she would eventually become a stunning beauty. ¡°Little girl, how do you feel?¡± ¡°Brother, I feel like I have endless energy. Let me try it out!¡± The little girl ran over and grabbed a spatula with one hand, easily bending it as if it were dough. Her eyes sparkled with excitement. She couldn¡¯t believe she had become so strong! Qin Feng smiled with satisfaction. Although Chu Chu was now a Level-3 Genetic Warrior, her combat strength had likely reached around 125 points, stronger than most near-elementalists, and far surpassing ordinary Level-4 Genetic Warriors. This was the special effect of the Perfect Grade Gene Serum. If he let her take the Level-4 Gene Serum, her combat strength could reach around 200 points. At that level, very few people below Elementalist rank would be able to harm her¡­ Chapter 20 - Murderous Intent From the Lin Family Chapter 20 Murderous Intent From the Lin Family After the siblings had dinner, Chuchu excitedly went off to play on her phone. Qin Feng, on the other hand, meditated and cultivated on the side. Chuchu was not surprised by this at all. Over the past few days, many strange things had happened to Qin Feng. Now that he was able to cultivate, it was expected, so Chuchu didn¡¯t find it odd. Inside the room, Qin Feng sat cross-legged on the bed, immersing his mind in meditation. Even though his eyes were closed, he could sense green, blue, and white specks of starlight floating around him. The green specks were wind elemental power, the blue specks were thunder elemental power, and the white specks were ice elemental power. Ordinary people wouldn¡¯t be able to sense their presence. If they couldn¡¯t sense them, they couldn¡¯t cultivate. Only those with a sensing ability above 1 could perceive them and begin cultivating. This was the threshold to becoming an Elementalist¡ªa barrier that was both simple yet insurmountable. Qin Feng¡¯s mind was immersed, and the wind, thunder, and ice elemental energies around him surged toward him, madly pouring into his body, flowing to his Shen Ting point, accelerating the formation of his God Seal. Cultivating three elements at the same time, he could absorb all three types of elemental power simultaneously without delaying his cultivation progress. ¡­ Meanwhile, in the center of Yunyang City, something was happening at Lin Xuyang¡¯s home. The Lin family was one of the three major wealthy families in Yunyang City. At that moment, in a luxuriously decorated study, the doors and windows were tightly shut. Behind the desk sat a man with an imposing presence. He was Lin Jianhao, the head of the Lin family. At this moment, he was staring sternly at the two people standing before him. One was Lin Xuyang, who appeared to be in his twenties. The other was the middle-aged man with the pale face whom Qin Feng had met before. He was the steward of the Lin family, named Bai Su, one of Lin Jianhao¡¯s trusted confidants. ¡°Bai Su, did Zhou Changtong send a message after you retrieved the phone?¡± Lin Jianhao asked coolly. ¡°Yes, sir! I retrieved the phone at 6:13 PM. The message was sent at 6:04 PM,¡± Bai Su answered truthfully. Lin Jianhao¡¯s expression darkened a little. ¡°So, the little girl must have seen the message?¡± Bai Su nodded. ¡°When I got the phone, the message status indicated it had been read.¡± At these words, Lin Xuyang¡¯s expression turned grim. A cold glint flashed in Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes as well. ¡°Besides that little girl, did anyone else see it?¡± ¡°There shouldn¡¯t have been anyone else. She was the only one in the room. She didn¡¯t seem to care. I originally offered her 10,000 Tong coins as a thank-you, but she refused. She seems like a very kind child.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Lin Jianhao sneered, ¡°What do you mean, ¡®kind¡¯? Kindness is something that goes against human nature. It only exists when one¡¯s interests aren¡¯t harmed or the temptation isn¡¯t great enough.¡± ¡°This matter has already been exposed. Two days later, that little girl will definitely know the truth¡­¡± Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he spoke, Lin Jianhao glared angrily at Lin Xuyang. ¡°Useless! Your brother focuses on cultivation and has no time for family matters. I wanted you to start learning to manage the family business, to handle things independently. But now, you¡¯ve botched your very first task!¡± ¡°Dad, I¡­¡± Lin Xuyang was overwhelmed with shame. The mistake he made was indeed too elementary¡ªhe had lost the phone that was specifically for contacting Zhou Changtong. ¡°Dad, we¡¯ve already retrieved the phone. That little girl is just a refugee; she doesn¡¯t understand anything¡­ Maybe she didn¡¯t even notice who sent the message.¡± ¡°Even if she learns something in two days, with her status as a refugee, who would believe anything she says?¡± Lin Xuyang desperately tried to explain. ¡°Fool!¡± Lin Jianhao roared in fury. ¡°You¡¯re still making excuses for yourself. You couldn¡¯t even handle such a small matter! Both of you are my sons, so why are you so much worse than Tianyang?¡± Lin Xuyang silently lowered his head. There was hidden anger in his eyes. Every time he failed to do something right, his father would compare him to his elder brother, saying he wasn¡¯t as good. The more Lin Xuyang thought about it, the angrier he became. The long-term repression had twisted his mind. Noticing Lin Xuyang¡¯s dissatisfaction, Lin Jianhao slightly shook his head, feeling a sense of frustration and disappointment. He let out a long sigh and spoke earnestly, ¡°Have you ever thought about this? In recent years, our Lin family has developed too quickly, and many rivals are secretly watching us, especially the City Lord. He already sees our Lin family as his biggest rival.¡± ¡°In order to give your brother a chance to become the City Lord in the future, and to give you a chance to become an Elementalist, we took a risk with this plan.¡± ¡°If any information leaks, even if our rivals don¡¯t have solid evidence, they¡¯ll still relentlessly pursue us¡­ And if they uncover the truth, it¡¯ll be a disaster.¡± These words made Lin Xuyang pause. He realized the seriousness of the situation. Lin Jianhao sighed again. ¡°Although the likelihood of that little girl leaking information is small, it¡¯s still an unnecessary risk¡­¡± ¡°Dad, I understand. I¡¯ll go make arrangements now. I¡¯ll handle this matter properly!¡± A killing intent appeared in Lin Xuyang¡¯s eyes. Lin Jianhao squinted slightly and nodded. Lin Xuyang gave a respectful farewell and quickly left. Lin Jianhao had a guess about what Lin Xuyang was going to do, but he didn¡¯t intervene. Some things had to be left for his son to handle on his own. After Lin Xuyang left, Lin Jianhao lit a cigarette. He slowly took a few puffs. ¡°Bai Su!¡± ¡°Sir!¡± ¡°Follow the Second Young Master in secret and ensure his safety!¡± ¡°At your command!¡± Chapter 21 - A Strange Man Buying Drugs Chapter 21 A Strange Man Buying Drugs There was silence throughout the night. Chuchu played with her phone for half the night before she unknowingly fell asleep. Qin Feng, on the other hand, trained throughout the entire night, seizing every second to break through and become an Elementalist. That night of cultivation proved fruitful for him. Early in the morning, he pulled out his training template to check his progress. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element Level: Quasi-Elementalist (God Seal completion: 52%) Thunder Element Level: Quasi-Elementalist (God Seal completion: 41%) Ice Element Level: Quasi-Elementalist (God Seal completion: 60.5%) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Combat Power Index: 700 points After a night¡¯s training, the God Seal completion rate of his Wind and Thunder elements both increased by 11%. The Ice element, being slightly less talented, only improved by 0.5%. Yet, this pace was already incredibly fast. Take Lin Tianyang, for instance, known as the number one prodigy of the younger generation. He also had an Ice element talent, though only at an excellent level. After a night of training, a 0.05% increase in the God Seal completion would be considered good progress, making him incomparable to Qin Feng. Thus, Qin Feng was very satisfied with his progress. At this speed, he would break through and become an Elementalist with his Wind element in just five days. An hour later, the siblings had both finished freshening up. Qin Feng started making breakfast, while Chuchu was busy cleaning the house. There¡¯s an old saying: When good things happen, spirits rise.* This morning, Chuchu was in particularly high spirits, humming a tune while mopping the floor. ¡°Chuchu, after breakfast, we¡¯ll head into the city and buy you some gear. Tomorrow, we have to carry out the patrol mission.¡± ¡°All right!¡± Chuchu responded cheerfully. She had long dreamed of this day. This was an era where every girl admired martial prowess. You could say it was a time of ¡®loving armor over fancy dresses¡¯*. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re a Privileged Citizen. As long as you show your status, you won¡¯t have to participate in the patrol mission.¡± ¡°Little girl, I¡¯m going with you on this mission to protect you!¡± ¡°Brother, you¡¯ve already said I¡¯m stronger than a Quasi-Elementalist now. What is there to be afraid of? Even if we encounter a fierce beast, I won¡¯t be scared.¡± ¡°Besides, we¡¯re patrolling near the city. Fierce beasts are rarely encountered, and demonic beasts are even less likely to appear. There¡¯s no real danger.¡± The little girl was full of bravado now. With a bit of strength, she had started to feel overconfident. ¡°Little girl, what do you know? You may have combat power, but you lack fighting experience. How can your brother feel at ease?¡± Qin Feng lightly knocked her on the head, annoyed. ¡°Oh!¡± Chuchu stuck out her adorable little tongue, feeling happy inside. Her big brother truly cared for her. ¡°Hurry up and finish mopping so we can eat together.¡± Qin Feng said with a slight shake of his head, ladling out two bowls of porridge that he had just finished making. What he said was true. While Chuchu now had some combat power, her fighting skills were lacking and still needed honing. However, he could teach Chuchu in this regard. After all, he had divine-level combat experience passed down by the system. Of course, even without much combat experience, given her current strength, even a Level 4 Fierce Beast wouldn¡¯t be able to harm her. Now, Qin Feng wasn¡¯t worried about the fierce beasts but rather Lin Xuyang. In the original world on Earth, tomorrow was the day Lin Xuyang would run Chuchu over with his car. Perhaps in this world, tomorrow would be the day Lin Xuyang made his move against Chuchu. Therefore, Qin Feng needed to stay by her side at all times. He also needed to make more preparations. After breakfast, the siblings hailed a car and headed downtown to go shopping. Qin Feng first bought Chuchu a few pretty dresses. The little girl changed into her new clothes, looking like a little princess, attracting many admiring glances. Chuchu was delighted, twirling around several times in front of Qin Feng and asking if she looked good. After purchasing some daily necessities, Qin Feng also bought some thermal weapons. Next, they went to a large armory store and bought two sets of beast armor. This beast armor covered over 70% of the body, was finely crafted, and had a cool and imposing appearance with many intricate decorations. It was made from the hides of one-star demonic beasts, boasting high defensive capabilities that could withstand the attacks of Level 4 fierce beasts and even partially block attacks from one-star demonic beasts. Both Qin Feng and Chuchu were quite fond of them. However, the two sets were not cheap¡ª230,000 Tong coins for both, a price that most Genetic Warriors couldn¡¯t afford. Many Genetic Warriors would usually wear alloy armor instead. Those alloy armors not only lacked the defensive power of beast armor but were also extremely bulky, hindering speed. Afterward, the two of them headed to a high-end weapons shop. Chuchu picked out a ladies¡¯ longsword. The hilt was inlaid with jade, and the blade was made of titanium-manganese alloy, capable of penetrating a one-star demonic beast¡¯s defense. It was both beautiful and powerful, costing 1 million Tong coins. After this shopping spree, Qin Feng only had around 2 million Tong coins left. Qin Feng thought it was worth it. With the armor and weapons, their overall strength increased significantly. At least against anything below a demonic beast, there was little that could harm Chuchu. The two continued to stroll through the city. Soon, they reached the entrance of a large gene pharmacy. Many people were coming and going¡ªGenetic Warriors as well as ordinary people¡ªthe place was bustling with activity. Some were holding newly purchased gene serums, while others had test reports in hand. ¡°Brother, should we go in and take a look?¡± Chuchu was intrigued by the gene pharmacy. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Qin Feng was also a bit interested. They entered the pharmacy. The store was elegantly decorated, brightly lit, and the floor tiles were so polished that they reflected people¡¯s appearances clearly. The surroundings were very high-end, with various exquisite large ornaments displayed. ¡°Hello, sir! Welcome to our store!¡± A pretty female sales assistant approached them with a smile. She glanced at Qin Feng and her eyes instantly lit up. His fair and delicate facial features, combined with a warm and jade-like demeanor, made him very pleasant to look at, stirring a sense of attraction in her. The sales assistant was clearly amazed by Qin Feng¡¯s appearance, as if he were radiating a light that illuminated the entire hall. Qin Feng was indeed very handsome. After training for some time, his aura had become even more outstanding, increasing his turn-head rate. Many women in the hall also noticed Qin Feng and looked at him with admiration. ¡°Wow! That little girl is also so pretty!¡± Many people also saw Chuchu and marveled. This pair of siblings had strikingly good looks, attracting attention wherever they went. ¡°Sir, are you here to purchase gene serums? Our store is the only gene pharmacy in Yunyang City, with over a hundred years of history. Our product quality is guaranteed, and we have always upheld our reputation.¡± The beautiful sales assistant professionally introduced the store. Qin Feng glanced at her and noticed she was a Level 1 Genetic Warrior, with delicate features and an excellent figure, curvaceous in all the right places¡ªa standard beauty. It seemed this pharmacy had strong backing if even their sales assistants were female Genetic Warriors. ¡°I¡¯m just looking around,¡± Qin Feng casually said. ¡°Sir, let me give you a tour and introduce you to some of our latest products. These new items have a success rate of over 82%, making them some of the best in the industry.¡± The beautiful sales assistant smiled sweetly, clearly very interested in Qin Feng. ¡°All right, let¡¯s take a look!¡± Qin Feng nodded indifferently. But just then, an angry shout came from the crowd ahead. ¡°Why?! Why won¡¯t you sell it to me?! The market price for a Level 1 gene serum is 1.5 million, I¡¯m offering 7.5 million, and you still won¡¯t sell it. What¡¯s the meaning of this?!¡± The shout startled everyone. Qin Feng turned towards the sound. In the crowd, he saw a handsome young man, his face flushed with rage¡­ Chapter 22 - Odd Physique Chapter 22 Odd Physique The angry outburst startled everyone in the room. Qin Feng looked toward the source of the commotion. He saw a handsome young man with a flushed, furious face in the crowd. Opposite him stood a middle-aged man who appeared to be the store¡¯s manager, wearing an expression of distress as he continually offered apologies. Qin Feng quickly assessed the situation¡ªthe manager was a level four Genetic Warrior, while the handsome youth was just an ordinary person. At this moment, the young man shouted, his face full of fury, ¡°You think I¡¯m not offering enough? Five times isn¡¯t enough? Fine, I¡¯ll offer ten times! 15 million to buy your first-level gene serum!¡± The manager was on the verge of tears. ¡°Young Master Wang, it¡¯s not that we don¡¯t want to sell to you. The city lord himself has issued strict orders prohibiting us from selling gene serum to you. If we disobey, we¡¯ll face severe punishment! Please, Young Master Wang, spare us this trouble!¡± ¡°City lord, city lord! It¡¯s always him! I¡¯ve said many times, this is my own decision. If something happens, it has nothing to do with you!¡± the handsome youth retorted angrily, his neck turning red with frustration. The manager continued to plead, ¡°Young Master Wang, it would be fine if nothing goes wrong, but if something does, we can¡¯t afford the consequences! Please, I beg you, just let it go!¡± ¡°Hmph! You¡¯re all cowards! Spineless cowards!¡± Young Master Wang spat in frustration before storming off angrily. Inside the hall, everyone exchanged glances, confused and curious. Qin Feng, intrigued, turned to the saleswoman and asked, ¡°Who is that guy? Why won¡¯t the city lord allow you to sell gene serum to him?¡± The beautiful saleswoman lowered her voice and replied, ¡°That¡¯s Young Master Wang, the grandson of the former city lord. He doesn¡¯t have any talent for cultivation but refuses to accept being just an ordinary person. He¡¯s been trying to become a Genetic Warrior. But, as you know, taking gene serum can be risky.¡± ¡°Years ago, the former city lord¡¯s son was killed during a beast tide, leaving only this one grandson. The former city lord is adamant about not letting him take any chances with gene serum. If something were to happen to him, the old city lord would have no heirs left. That¡¯s why no one dares to sell it to him.¡± Qin Feng asked further, ¡°And how is the current city lord involved in this?¡± The saleswoman explained, ¡°The current city lord is the former city lord¡¯s disciple, so he follows the old man¡¯s orders. In Yunyang City, there are only two places that sell gene serum¡ªthe city lord¡¯s mansion and this store. As long as those two are under control, it¡¯s almost impossible for Young Master Wang to get his hands on gene serum.¡± ¡°Sigh. Actually, if Young Master Wang had left some descendants for the old city lord, maybe he would have been allowed to take the risk. But for some reason, despite all his resources and good looks, he¡¯s never dated anyone and remains single to this day¡­¡± As the saleswoman began gossiping, Qin Feng narrowed his eyes. This Young Master Wang seemed to be loaded with cash, but he himself was in need of money. ¡°Miss, I¡¯ll be back later. Chuchu, let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°Sir, wait¡­¡± Ignoring the saleswoman, Qin Feng pulled Chuchu out of the store. Once outside, Qin Feng spotted Young Master Wang in the distance, still fuming. Behind him trailed an elderly man with graying hair, clearly there to protect him. With a sharp eye, Qin Feng immediately realized that the old man was a wind elementalist, a one-star Wind Elementalist. Elementalists of wind, ice, and thunder were relatively rare. In comparison, elementalists of water, fire, and earth, the traditional five elements, were much more common. Among those of the same rank, wind, ice, and thunder elementalists were generally stronger than their five-element counterparts. Of course, beyond these, there were even more exotic types, such as magnetic elementalists, shadow elementalists, and beast elementalists, each with incredible powers. Then there was Chuchu. Hidden within her body was a power never before seen on Earth, an undeveloped elemental ability. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Feng hesitated no longer and quickly followed Young Master Wang. The elderly man was a mid-rank, one-star Wind Elementalist, but he was no match for Qin Feng. Despite being just a quasi-elementalist, Qin Feng¡¯s overall strength was comparable to a one-star Elementalist at the peak of their abilities. ¡°Brother, where are we going?¡± Chuchu asked curiously. ¡°Just follow me!¡± Qin Feng didn¡¯t explain further. Before long, they caught up with Young Master Wang. ¡°Young Master Wang, I heard you¡¯re looking to buy a first-level gene serum?¡± Qin Feng¡¯s words immediately caught Young Master Wang¡¯s attention. The man¡¯s spirits lifted, but as he turned around and saw that it was just a seventeen- or eighteen-year-old boy speaking, his excitement faded, replaced by disappointment. But still, the boy was incredibly handsome, and Young Master Wang couldn¡¯t help but be momentarily awestruck by his looks. His gaze softened as he looked at Qin Feng, his eyes filled with a strange tenderness. Qin Feng suddenly felt a wave of discomfort sweep over him. As a realization dawned on Qin Feng, his skin prickled with goosebumps. But for the sake of money, he steeled himself and continued the conversation. ¡°You there, what do you want?¡± Young Master Wang asked gently, his tone uncharacteristically soft. ¡°Young Master Wang, I heard you¡¯re looking for a first-level gene serum. What if I told you that I have one? Are you interested?¡± Qin Feng replied with a smile. Young Master Wang¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement. ¡°You¡¯re saying¡­ you have a first-level gene serum?!¡± ¡°Indeed!¡± Qin Feng nodded confidently. At this moment, the elderly bodyguard, Liu Bo, stepped forward and interrupted, ¡°Young man, do you know what you¡¯re doing?¡± The old man¡¯s expression was grim. ¡°Young man, the city lord has strictly forbidden anyone from selling gene serum to my young master. Are you ignorant of this, or are you simply reckless?¡± Liu Bo¡¯s voice was laced with irritation. He was clearly displeased with Qin Feng¡¯s audacity. ¡°Liu Bo, this is my business! Don¡¯t interfere!¡± Young Master Wang exclaimed impatiently. Liu Bo sighed. ¡°Master, have you considered the consequences? If anything happens to you, this boy won¡¯t survive either.¡± ¡°But¡­ but what if I succeed?¡± Young Master Wang asked, though his tone betrayed a hint of uncertainty. He glanced at Qin Feng¡¯s flawless features and hesitated, not wanting to drag the young man into something dangerous. Liu Bo sighed again and explained, ¡°Young Master, you know your body is different from ordinary people. Your constitution has a much stronger rejection to gene serum. For most people, the success rate of using a first-level gene serum is around 80%. For you, it¡¯s only 50%.¡± ¡°If the success rate weren¡¯t so low, the old city lord wouldn¡¯t have stopped you from taking the medicine in the first place.¡± ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Young Master Wang was clearly frustrated. In truth, he felt utterly defeated. His body possessed a unique elemental constitution, which strongly rejected gene serum. Despite this, the sensitivity of his elemental affinity was 0.9¡ªjust shy of the threshold needed to awaken a talent. As a result, he was stuck in a limbo¡ªunable to become an Elementalist and finding it exceedingly difficult to become a Genetic Warrior. This left him in the position of living life as an ordinary person, something that weighed heavily on his ambitious spirit. ¡°Liu Bo, can¡¯t there be an exception? What if I¡¯m successful?¡± Young Master Wang asked, unwilling to give up. Liu Bo shook his head. ¡°Master, your safety is the priority. I cannot allow this deal to happen.¡± Turning to Qin Feng, Liu Bo continued, ¡°Young man, you seem well-off and not like someone who¡¯s desperate for money. Even if you¡¯re looking to make a profit, this is not the right way to do it. My young master has a special constitution, and there¡¯s a high risk that the gene serum will fail. The odds are like gambling with his life.¡± ¡°And if my young master dies, you won¡¯t live to see another day either. So, for your own sake, leave while you still can.¡± Hearing these words, Young Master Wang¡¯s face fell into despair. Normally, anyone would back off at this point, unwilling to take such a dangerous risk. This had happened to him many times before. Liu Bo also waited, fully expecting Qin Feng to walk away. But instead, Qin Feng smiled calmly and said, ¡°Old man, why should I leave? This time, I¡¯m definitely selling the medicine.¡± ¡­ Chapter 23 - It’s Really a Miracle Drug! Chapter 23 It¡¯s Really a Miracle Drug! Upon hearing Qin Feng¡¯s words, Young Master Wang¡¯s eyes lit up. This young man had guts and hadn¡¯t disappointed him. Liu Bo, however, frowned and said, ¡°Nonsense! Young man, why take such a dangerous gamble with your life when there are safer ways to make money?¡± Qin Feng smiled and responded, ¡°Old sir, who said I¡¯m gambling with my life? I¡¯m confident that I can help Young Master Wang become a Level-one genetic warrior because my serum is rather special.¡± ¡°Oh? How so?¡± Liu Bo asked casually. ¡°My Level-one Gene Serum has no side effects and boasts a 100% success rate.¡± ¡°How is that possible?! Young man, do you think I, an old man, have no experience?¡± Liu Bo didn¡¯t believe him at all. Even Young Master Wang was doubtful, ¡°Little brother, is your serum really that miraculous?¡± With full confidence, Qin Feng said, ¡°The miracle is not just the success rate. It also enhances combat power by about 100%.¡± ¡°Is that true?¡± Young Master Wang¡¯s eyes gleamed with excitement. To say he wasn¡¯t tempted would be a lie. However, Qin Feng suddenly shifted his tone, ¡°But, my serum was developed by my master over many years, with tremendous effort and resources. Currently, there¡¯s only one dose in the entire world. As for the price¡­¡± ¡°Little brother, if your serum is as good as you say, money is not an issue. Just name your price,¡± Young Master Wang said confidently. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°This much,¡± Qin Feng said, holding up two fingers. Young Master Wang laughed, ¡°Two million? That¡¯s no problem at all!¡± Qin Feng glared at him, ¡°I meant twenty million!¡± ¡°What?! Twenty million?!¡± Young Master Wang thought he had misheard. Liu Bo immediately got angry, ¡°Young master, can¡¯t you see by now? This kid is just a con artist! A normal Level-one Gene Serum costs around 1.5 million, but this guy is asking for 20 million¡ªa tenfold increase! He¡¯s just trying to scam you!¡± Upon hearing this, Chu Chu, who was nearby, couldn¡¯t stay quiet. Unhappy, she said, ¡°Who said my brother is a liar? Everything my brother says is true. And by the way, you were just shouting about paying 15 million for ordinary serum earlier, and ours is far from ordinary. Twenty million is not expensive at all!¡± Liu Bo sneered, ¡°Little girl, learning to lie at such a young age? A 100% success rate, 100% enhancement? How could such a miracle drug exist in this world? That would be a divine serum!¡± Qin Feng laughed, ¡°Old sir, you¡¯re absolutely right. This is a divine serum! Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t be selling it for such a high price.¡± ¡°Little brother, if what you say is true, I¡¯ll agree to the twenty-million deal. But how can you prove that your serum is the real deal?¡± Young Master Wang asked, taking a deep breath. He was genuinely intrigued. Qin Feng, still confident, said, ¡°Simple! Before taking any Gene Serum, a test is usually done to check for bodily rejection. Young Master Wang can take the test first, and you¡¯ll know if it¡¯s real or not.¡± ¡°That makes sense! Let¡¯s head to the pharmacy for a test then!¡± Young Master Wang was now even more curious. Even Liu Bo showed a look of doubt. The group soon returned to the pharmacy. When the Manager saw Young Master Wang coming back, his legs nearly gave out¡ªthis guy was nothing but trouble. ¡°Young Master Wang, why¡­ why are you back again?¡± the Manager asked, his voice trembling. Young Master Wang, irritated, said, ¡°Relax! I¡¯m not here to buy serum this time. I¡¯m here for a body rejection test. Manager Chen, is that a problem?¡± ¡°No problem! No problem!¡± Manager Chen quickly nodded, quietly letting out a sigh of relief. ¡°Young Master Wang, please follow me to the testing room.¡± Manager Chen enthusiastically led the group to the testing room. The testing room was quite spacious, with several testing machines inside and many staff members in white coats bustling about. Several people waiting for their results were sitting on sofas near the entrance. ¡°Young Master Wang, you can choose a bottle of serum, and we¡¯ll do the rejection test. But just to be clear, we¡¯re only doing the test; we¡¯re not selling any serum,¡± Manager Chen cautiously reminded him. ¡°I don¡¯t want your serum. Little brother, where¡¯s your serum?¡± Young Master Wang politely asked Qin Feng. Qin Feng had already secretly purchased a bottle of Level-one Gene Serum (Perfect Grade). After buying it, he only had about 400,000 Tong coins units left. He handed the bottle of Gene Serum to Manager Chen. Manager Chen gave Qin Feng a puzzled look. But he didn¡¯t say much. At that moment, a female staff member drew a vial of blood from Young Master Wang. Then, Manager Chen took a drop of the serum, combined it with some blood, and personally performed the rejection test on the machine. Young Master Wang and the others waited anxiously nearby. The test was simple. A few minutes later, the result was out. When Manager Chen saw the result, he was stunned. ¡°A rejection rate of 0%? Xiao Zhou, come over and check if this machine is broken!¡± ¡°Manager Chen, has the result come out yet?¡± Young Master Wang couldn¡¯t wait any longer. Hesitating, Manager Chen said, ¡°Young Master Wang, the result is out, but it seems wrong. I¡¯m not sure if the machine is broken. Let me have Xiao Zhou check it.¡± ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the result?¡± Young Master Wang was very concerned. ¡°The rejection rate is 0%!¡± Upon hearing this, the room erupted in disbelief. Some of the people there, who were also waiting for their tests, shook their heads. One genetic warrior even laughed, ¡°Haha! A rejection rate of 0%? That¡¯s too ridiculous! Manager Chen, your machine must be broken. There¡¯s no such thing as a Gene Serum with a 0% rejection rate.¡± However, Young Master Wang and Liu Bo were shocked. The two exchanged glances and then looked at Qin Feng. Qin Feng, on the other hand, remained calm, as if he had expected this result. At that moment, the staff member, Xiao Zhou, checked the machine for a while, scratched his head, and said, ¡°Manager Chen, the machine isn¡¯t broken.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not? Then maybe I didn¡¯t operate it properly. Xiao Yan, you do the test this time,¡± Manager Chen asked another expert subordinate to perform the test. Soon, the subordinate also completed the test. She, too, was stunned, saying, ¡°Manager, I got the same result. The rejection rate is 0.¡± ¡°What? You got 0 as well?!¡± Manager Chen was dumbfounded. The surrounding testers were also taken aback. Suddenly, Young Master Wang stood up in excitement, ¡°Manager Chen, enough with the delay. Prepare an observation room for me right now¡ªI¡¯m taking the serum!¡± ¡°But¡­ Young Master Wang, what if the machine really is broken? Let¡¯s test it on another one,¡± Manager Chen still had reservations. He feared Young Master Wang might die in their pharmacy. After all, he didn¡¯t believe a 0% rejection rate could exist in a Gene Serum. Young Master Wang, however, was losing his patience, ¡°Enough with the excuses! Get me an observation room already!¡± ¡°Young Master, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to confirm it one more time,¡± Liu Bo also advised. ¡°All right, fine!¡± Young Master Wang relented, realizing that his life was at stake. At that moment, another female staff member came over with a sheepish smile, ¡°Young Master Wang, I¡¯m sorry, but we¡¯ll need to draw another vial of blood. We ran out!¡± Young Master Wang rolled his eyes, ¡°At this rate, you¡¯re going to give me anemia!¡± After drawing more blood, Manager Chen immediately called for their most experienced technician and used a different machine for the test. The onlookers grew increasingly curious as they waited. Minutes later, the results came out. The rejection rate was still 0. This time, even Manager Chen and his team were completely stunned. The other testers were even more astonished. ¡°My goodness! A Gene Serum with a 0% rejection rate really exists!¡± ¡°That¡¯s a miracle drug!¡± Young Master Wang was beyond thrilled, ¡°Haha! See, Manager Chen? I told you there was no need for all this! Now, get me that observation room!¡± ¡°All right! All right! Right this way, Young Master Wang,¡± Manager Chen, not daring to delay further, quickly led the group out. As they left, the testing room erupted into a frenzy. The other testers swarmed the staff, demanding answers. ¡°Is that some kind of new product you¡¯ve developed? How much does it cost? I¡¯m willing to pay double!¡± ¡°I want it too! I¡¯ll pay triple!¡± One of the staff members hurriedly explained, ¡°Everyone, there¡¯s a misunderstanding! That serum wasn¡¯t ours; it was brought in by Young Master Wang.¡± ¡°What?! It was Young Master Wang¡¯s own?¡± ¡°Damn! So we can¡¯t buy it after all.¡± ¡°Haha! A miracle drug like that is something only someone like Young Master Wang could get his hands on!¡± Everyone lamented in disappointment. Meanwhile, Young Master Wang hadn¡¯t gone far, and hearing the discussions in the testing room, he felt a surge of satisfaction, as if he had stumbled upon an extraordinary fortune. His mood instantly lifted. Human nature is such that when you have something others can¡¯t, that¡¯s the true meaning of happiness. At that moment, Young Master Wang¡¯s view of Qin Feng changed entirely. Even Liu Bo¡¯s attitude towards Qin Feng had shifted. ¡­ Chapter 24 - 200 Million Tong Coins Received Chapter 24 200 Million Tong Coins Received Manager Chen led Young Master Wang and the others to the second floor. There were many observation rooms on the second floor. Those who purchased gene serum could either take it home to use or consume it right there at the pharmacy. If they chose to use it in the pharmacy, they had to sign a will first and be accompanied by close friends or family, since there was always a risk of death with gene serum. However, Young Master Wang was different. The medicine he brought had no rejection rate, so Manager Chen had no reason to refuse. He selected a high-end observation room and nervously waited outside. Although the test results showed no rejection, who could guarantee that there wouldn¡¯t be any problems after taking the medicine? If something went wrong, it would be a big headache for him. Inside the observation room, Qin Feng sat on the sofa, casually sipping from an energy drink he found on the table. The room was luxuriously decorated and equipped not only with a bed but also with a strength-testing machine. ¡°Brother, I¡¯m about to take the medicine. Is there anything I need to be aware of?¡± Young Master Wang asked politely. Qin Feng took another sip of his drink and nonchalantly replied, ¡°No need to worry about anything. Just drink it. It¡¯ll take effect in ten minutes.¡± ¡°So fast!¡± Young Master Wang and Liu Bo were both surprised. Normally, genetic enhancement medicines took about three hours to work. Without further hesitation, Young Master Wang downed the gene serum in one gulp. As the liquid entered his body, he felt a surge of heat as if every cell was being activated, accompanied by waves of tingling and itching. He quickly closed his eyes, immersing himself in the transformation process. Liu Bo anxiously observed from the side. Ten minutes later, the transformation was complete. Young Master Wang opened his eyes. ¡°Master, how are you feeling?¡± Liu Bo asked nervously. He didn¡¯t sense any beast-like aura from Young Master Wang. Could the enhancement have failed? Or perhaps the medicine had no effect at all? Young Master Wang didn¡¯t respond immediately, but a flicker of excitement was visible in his eyes. He felt an explosive power coursing through his body. Still, he wanted to confirm it. He quickly walked over to the strength-testing machine and delivered a full-force punch. A deep, resounding thud echoed through the room, causing everyone¡¯s eardrums to vibrate. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The electronic display rapidly flashed numbers before finally settling on a reading of ¡°30.¡± ¡°Thirty!¡± Liu Bo was stunned. The average combat strength for a Level-one genetic warrior was around 15. ¡°Thirty! It¡¯s thirty! Haha!! Liu Bo, I really did become a genetic warrior! Haha!!¡± Young Master Wang was ecstatic, so excited that his eyes turned red. He had been dreaming of this day for years, and now it had finally come true. Not only had he become a Level-one genetic warrior, but he was no ordinary one either. ¡°Wonderful! Wonderful!¡± Liu Bo smiled with satisfaction. He had watched Young Master Wang grow up, and it had been a long time since he¡¯d seen him this happy. Overwhelmed with joy, Young Master Wang enthusiastically walked over to Qin Feng. ¡°Brother, thank you so much. What¡¯s your bank account number? I¡¯ll transfer the money to you right now!¡± Qin Feng gave him the account number, and Young Master Wang quickly pulled out his phone to make the transfer. In this era, mobile banking was very popular, and many elementalists and genetic warriors completed their transactions in the wild this way. A few minutes later, Qin Feng received a text message from the bank on his phone: ¡°Your account **5358 has been credited with 20,000,000.00 Tong coins on August 9th [Tonglian Bank].¡± Qin Feng smiled contentedly. Now he could afford to buy a Level-four gene serum (Perfect Grade) for Chuchu. Young Master Wang was also smiling from ear to ear. Both parties were delighted with the outcome. ¡°By the way, brother, do you happen to have any Level-two gene serum like this? If you do, I¡¯ll pay 40 million for it,¡± Young Master Wang asked eagerly. After all, he was the only grandson of the old city lord and wasn¡¯t short on money. ¡°Well¡­¡± Qin Feng pretended to hesitate. He did need a large amount of money right now¡ªfor things like buying a house, a luxury car, and Primordial-level equipment, all of which required a lot of currency. Most importantly, he was currently in desperate need of Primordial-level gear. Based on his cultivation speed, he would become an elementalist in five days, and once he did, he would lose his last chance for a divine challenge. He had to complete the challenge before becoming an elementalist, but he wasn¡¯t confident he could succeed unless he could get his hands on a Primordial-level item. However, even the cheapest Primordial-grade gear ranged from 100 million to 500 million Tong coins, and he couldn¡¯t afford that yet. ¡°Brother, if there¡¯s a problem, just let me know,¡± Young Master Wang said, sensing Qin Feng¡¯s hesitation. Qin Feng sighed, ¡°To be honest with you, my master spent countless years and a fortune developing this gene serum. Currently, he¡¯s only produced medicine for below Level-three. He hasn¡¯t developed anything for Level-four yet.¡± ¡°So, you have Level-two and Level-three medicine?¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes flickered with thought, ¡°Yes, I do, but I only have one bottle of each. My master left them with me for safekeeping, and I¡¯m not supposed to sell them. I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll get in trouble with him.¡± ¡°Haha!! Brother, what are you worried about? I¡¯ll pay you extra, and even if your master finds out, he wouldn¡¯t be upset. How about this: I¡¯ll buy both the Level-two and Level-three medicines from you for 150 million Tong coins!¡± Hearing this, Chu Chu couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Liu Bo also interjected, ¡°Master, I think 100 million should be enough.¡± But Young Master Wang shook his head, ¡°Liu Bo, can ordinary medicine compare to this one? Not only is it safe, but its effect is also double that of regular gene serum. This is a divine medicine! As the saying goes, a good heart¡¯s desire is worth any price. I¡¯m willing to pay!¡± Chu Chu chimed in, ¡°Exactly! With ordinary Level-one gene serum, Young Master Wang only had a 50% success rate. With Level-two, it¡¯s probably less than 30%, which is practically a death sentence.¡± The little girl¡¯s bluntness startled both Young Master Wang and Liu Bo, but they had to admit she was speaking the truth. Regular gene serum simply wouldn¡¯t work for him. She continued, ¡°Besides, what kind of status does Young Master Wang have? Your life is worth far more than 150 million. Even 200 million would be a bargain.¡± Young Master Wang suddenly realized, ¡°You¡¯re right! I even offered too little just now. Brother, I¡¯m willing to pay 200 million! Please, sell the medicine to me!¡± Qin Feng gave Chu Chu a surprised glance. He hadn¡¯t expected her to have such persuasive skills. Perhaps she¡¯d honed them from haggling at the market every day. ¡°Brother, please, sell it to me!¡± Young Master Wang pleaded earnestly. ¡°All right, since you¡¯re so sincere, I¡¯ll sell it to you, even if my master scolds me later,¡± Qin Feng agreed. ¡°Haha!! Thank you so much, brother!¡± Young Master Wang laughed heartily, but there was a subtle fondness in his eyes when he looked at Qin Feng, which made Qin Feng feel slightly uneasy. Nevertheless, the two happily completed the transaction. True to his word, Young Master Wang promptly transferred the money. A few minutes later, Qin Feng received another 200 million in his account, leaving him feeling immensely satisfied. Meanwhile, Liu Bo stood by, deeply regretting his earlier comment. If he hadn¡¯t spoken up, the deal might have been settled for 150 million. Still, he could see that his young master seemed eager to build a connection with this young man. ¡­ Chapter 25 - He Is This Young Master’s Brother Chapter 25 He Is This Young Master¡¯s Brother Soon, Young Master Wang finished taking both the second and third-tier gene-enhancing medicines. Everything went smoothly, without any rejection. After the gene modification was completed, Young Master Wang eagerly approached the strength testing machine and threw a punch. The tremendous impact caused the entire room to tremble. Outside the door, Manager Chen was startled so badly that the cigarette in his hand fell. Inside the room, both Young Master Wang and Liu Bo were utterly stunned, staring dumbfounded at the display showing the number 127. ¡°127?!¡± ¡°Am I really this powerful now?!¡± Young Master Wang looked at his fist in disbelief. Liu Bo swallowed hard. Even he felt a bit tempted, though only briefly, as he wasn¡¯t bold enough to take the risk. After all, it was common knowledge that taking gene serums could reduce one¡¯s cultivation aptitude by 90%. Elementalists especially valued their cultivation aptitude, so no one would take such a gamble. What he didn¡¯t know was that this ¡°perfect¡± gene serum had no side effects. ¡°This was worth it! Absolutely worth it!¡± Young Master Wang felt an unparalleled sense of satisfaction. ¡°Little brother, from now on, we¡¯re friends. My name is Wang Xiao. What¡¯s yours?¡± sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Qin Feng.¡± ¡°Brother Qin Feng, what¡¯s your WeChat? Your phone number? Let¡¯s exchange contact information.¡± Wang Xiao was incredibly enthusiastic. In this era, there was mobile banking, WeChat, and other social apps, even food delivery services like Meituan, but no Taobao. The reason was simple: human base cities were surrounded by fierce and demonic beasts, making large-scale online shopping impractical. It¡¯s not like you could ask an elementalist to be a delivery driver! Also, no one named Ma Yun* had emerged to create such an empire. Sometimes, Qin Feng thought that if he could wipe out all the beasts one day and set up a shopping platform similar to Taobao, it would make a fortune. Wang Xiao genuinely wanted to make friends with Qin Feng, and Qin Feng didn¡¯t refuse. The two exchanged contact information. Wang Xiao, still eager to please, said, ¡°Brother Qin Feng, your master must be quite the expert. How¡¯s his research on Level-four gene serums coming along?¡± ¡°It¡¯s still a bit tricky. It¡¯ll probably take some time before it¡¯s fully developed,¡± Qin Feng lied casually. ¡°Oh!¡± Wang Xiao nodded repeatedly. ¡°Brother Qin, if your master ever succeeds in developing the Level-four gene serum, remember to tell me first! I want to buy it!¡± Qin Feng sighed, ¡°Ah, Brother Wang, I don¡¯t even know how to explain to my master about this batch of Level-four gene serum¡­¡± Wang Xiao patted Qin Feng on the shoulder, ¡°Brother, my future as a Level-four genetic warrior depends on you. I hope you¡¯ll help me out; consider it a favor I owe you.¡± ¡°All right, I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Wang Xiao was overjoyed. ¡°Qin Feng, from now on, you¡¯re my brother. If you ever need anything, just ask me. In Yunyang City, my word carries weight!¡± Qin Feng smiled without saying much. The group left the observation room shortly after. At the door, Manager Chen, seeing that Wang Xiao was safe and sound, breathed a huge sigh of relief. ¡°Young Master Wang, you succeeded?¡± he asked curiously. ¡°Of course! My brother¡¯s medicine is like no other. It¡¯s a divine elixir, far superior to your regular stuff,¡± Wang Xiao said cheerfully. ¡°Yes, yes!¡± Manager Chen smiled obsequiously, though inwardly, he was shocked. So the gene serum with 0% rejection rate really exists! This is huge! He quickly turned to Qin Feng with a flattering smile. ¡°Young brother, care to chat sometime?¡± Manager Chen clearly sensed a business opportunity. ¡°Sorry, I have other things to attend to,¡± Qin Feng replied, uninterested. He had no intention of mass-producing the perfect gene serum. That would only weaken the foundational advantage he and Chuchu had. Selling a little here and there was enough. ¡°Haha! If you don¡¯t have time now, we can always talk later. Here¡¯s my card. If you¡¯re ever interested, just contact me directly.¡± Manager Chen eagerly handed him a business card, which Qin Feng casually accepted. Wang Xiao thought for a moment, then turned to Manager Chen with a stern expression. ¡°Manager Chen, this is my brother. If you have no good reason, don¡¯t bother him. Otherwise, if I¡¯m in a bad mood, your life won¡¯t be so pleasant either.¡± This thinly veiled threat startled Manager Chen. Young Master Wang wasn¡¯t just any spoiled official¡¯s child. He had broad connections and was skilled in socializing¡ªan impressive figure in his own right. Among his peers, he had considerable influence, and he was known for his competitive nature. If it weren¡¯t for his inability to cultivate, he would have long made a name for himself in Yunyang City. Manager Chen wouldn¡¯t dare offend him. ¡°Haha! Young Master Wang, you¡¯re joking. I won¡¯t trouble your brother unless he contacts me first.¡± Wang Xiao smiled faintly, saying nothing more. Naturally, Manager Chen didn¡¯t dare press Qin Feng further. After that, the group left the pharmacy. ¡°Qin Feng, let¡¯s stay in touch,¡± Wang Xiao said. ¡°Of course, of course.¡± With that, they parted ways. However, as they were leaving, Wang Xiao¡¯s lingering gaze seemed somewhat reluctant, making Qin Feng feel uneasy. Grabbing Chuchu, he hastily left the scene. Soon, the two found themselves in a secluded alley. Chuchu suddenly said, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t you think Young Master Wang is a bit odd?¡± ¡°Yeah, I thought he was a bit strange too,¡± Qin Feng nodded. Chuchu giggled, ¡°I think he¡¯s strange because he smells so nice, and his skin is so fair. Could he actually be a woman?¡± ¡°What nonsense!¡± Qin Feng playfully flicked her on the head. ¡°Didn¡¯t you see his flat chest?¡± But as soon as the words left his mouth, Qin Feng regretted it. He noticed Chuchu¡¯s face turning red, and realized he¡¯d said something he shouldn¡¯t have¡ªChuchu¡¯s chest was anything but flat, and she was probably lost in her own thoughts now. ¡­ Chapter 26 - Can Even Bet On Primordial Equipment? Chapter 26 Can Even Bet On Primordial Equipment? Qin Feng quickly changed the topic: ¡°Little girl, this is a Level-four genetic drug, take it!¡± ¡°Wow! Big brother, you¡¯re the best!¡± The little girl¡¯s face lit up with joy. She had long yearned to become a Level-four genetic warrior. At that moment, with no one else around, Chuchu quickly swallowed the drug. Ten minutes later, a smile appeared on her face. ¡°Little girl, how do you feel?¡± Qin Feng asked. ¡°I feel much stronger! I think I can probably kill a Level-four ferocious beast with just one punch,¡± she exclaimed excitedly. Chuchu was thrilled¡ªshe had finally become a Level-four genetic warrior, and not just an ordinary one at that. Qin Feng smiled with satisfaction. ¡°Brother, let¡¯s go to the warrior building; I want to test my combat strength,¡± Chuchu said, full of anticipation. Qin Feng smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t rush! There¡¯s a large Primordial shop nearby. Let¡¯s take a look first, then go for the test.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Chuchu nodded obediently. With that, the two of them left happily. Currently, Qin Feng had 200 million Tong coins on him, and he wanted to find a Primordial-level piece of equipment to further enhance his strength. About ten minutes later, Qin Feng and Chuchu arrived at the most luxurious area of Yunyang City. Looking at the grand and imposing Primordial mall ahead, the little girl was astonished. The glass windows of the mall were made of crystal, with a layer of nanomaterials applied on top to resist dust and water. The steps leading up to the mall were paved with rare white jade. Two rows of security guards, all Level-four genetic warriors, stood at the entrance, exuding an aura of opulence. The mall, called ¡°Yuanqi Pavilion,¡± was the only Primordial mall in Yunyang City. Rumor had it that the power backing Yuanqi Pavilion was immense, even the city lord was wary of them. Most of the people who came and went from here were high-ranking element masters, with a few wealthy strength experts as well. In short, those who could enter and exit this place were either rich or noble. Genetic warriors didn¡¯t qualify to enter, nor would they even come here, since Primordial weapons required elemental power to activate. Genetic warriors couldn¡¯t use them at all. Only strength experts and element masters could wield Primordial weapons. ¡°Little girl, let¡¯s go in!¡± Qin Feng said. ¡°Mm!¡± The two siblings entered Yuanqi Pavilion. As soon as Qin Feng stepped into the lobby, a stir erupted. ¡°Wow! Look!¡± ¡°A top-tier handsome guy just walked in!¡± S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Several female sales attendants were captivated by Qin Feng¡¯s appearance. To them, he seemed to radiate light, overshadowing everything around him. It was as if only Qin Feng existed in the world. Ever since Qin Feng started cultivating three different systems, his charm radiated from within, making people feel as though they were basking in the warmth of spring. Just a single glance at him could bring a sense of peace. After their initial astonishment, one of the female attendants eagerly approached him, much to the regret of the others, who were disappointed that such a prime catch had been taken so quickly. ¡°Sir, is there anything I can assist you with?¡± the female attendant asked respectfully. She dared not show the slightest negligence. Everyone who came here was a big deal. ¡°I¡¯m looking to buy a Primordial weapon. Can you introduce me to some options?¡± Qin Feng asked casually. Upon hearing this, the saleswoman¡¯s eyes sparkled. Many element masters came to browse but rarely purchased anything on the spot, as Primordial weapons were very expensive. Even a one-star element master could hardly afford one. It seemed this young man was the scion of a wealthy family and gifted in cultivation to boot. The saleswoman¡¯s excitement grew, and she became even more enthusiastic. ¡°Sir, our Yuanqi Pavilion has everything from first to seventh floors, selling low-grade Primordial weapons of various elements: fire, water, wind, thunder, you name it. Some of our items have an amplitude of up to 100%!¡± ¡°The first floor specializes in offensive weapons, the second in defensive gear, the third in support items, and the fourth in special gear.¡± ¡°The fifth to seventh floors sell Primordial weapons for special elements like magnetic force and shadow,¡± she explained passionately. Qin Feng nodded slightly. Then he asked, ¡°What about the eighth and ninth floors? Do they sell mid-grade Primordial weapons?¡± The saleswoman smiled and said, ¡°Sir, mid-grade Primordial weapons are extremely rare treasures and are generally not displayed for sale. You¡¯d usually only find them at auctions.¡± Yunyang Base City was considered a mid-sized base city with a population of only 30 million, so mid-grade Primordial weapons were exceedingly rare. ¡°Oh, so what do you have on the eighth and ninth floors?¡± Qin Feng asked curiously. Yuanqi Pavilion had nine floors in total. ¡°Sir, the ninth floor is where our honored element masters train. Outsiders are not allowed entry,¡± she explained. Qin Feng nodded slightly; he had heard before that Yuanqi Pavilion was guarded by a five-star element master to prevent unruly element masters from causing trouble. That five-star element master was likely stationed on the ninth floor. The saleswoman continued, ¡°As for the eighth floor, that¡¯s where people gamble on Primordial weapons.¡± ¡°Gamble on Primordial weapons? How does that work?¡± Qin Feng¡¯s interest was piqued. The saleswoman smiled and said, ¡°Sir, if you¡¯re interested, I can take you up there to have a look. You¡¯ll understand once you see it.¡± ¡°All right!¡± ¡°Sir, please follow me,¡± she said warmly, leading the way. According to the store¡¯s commission structure, as long as the customer she attended made any purchase, no matter what they bought, she would get a cut. Soon, they took the elevator to the eighth floor. ¡­ Chapter 27 - This Is the Rhythm of Making a Fortune! Chapter 27 This Is the Rhythm of Making a Fortune! The eighth floor resembled a huge exhibition hall. As soon as Qin Feng entered, he noticed that it was bustling with activity, with several dozen people inside. Most of these people were one-star elementalists, while only a few were body-strengthening experts. Elementalists, who were rarely seen in ordinary circumstances, were quite common here. At this moment, all of them were gathered around various black metal boxes of different sizes, carefully inspecting them as if they were selecting goods. ¡°What are these metal boxes for?¡± Qin Feng asked curiously. The female sales attendant smiled and said, ¡°Young master, these metal boxes are specially made by our Yuanqi Pavilion. They can block any form of detection, so even a seven-star elementalist wouldn¡¯t be able to see what¡¯s inside.¡± ¡°And inside these boxes are low-grade Primordial Weapons, ranging in value from 100 million to 500 million. Some premium items can even reach 600 million.¡± Qin Feng suddenly understood, ¡°So, they¡¯re buying the boxes. As for what quality of Primordial Weapon they get, it all depends on luck. This is what they call ¡®betting on Primordial Weapons,¡¯ right?¡± The sales attendant chuckled, ¡°You¡¯re very clever, young master! That¡¯s exactly it!¡± ¡°How much do these boxes sell for?¡± ¡°Regardless of size, they¡¯re all priced at 130 million each.¡± At this moment, a chubby elementalist had already picked out a rectangular box and approached the counter. ¡°I want to buy this one!¡± As soon as he spoke, many people gathered around out of curiosity. Everyone wanted to see how lucky the chubby man would be. Qin Feng was also curious and began watching. Behind the counter sat an old man with snow-white hair and a face full of wrinkles. His eyes, though cloudy, hid a sharp gleam. This old man was actually a two-star elementalist. Two-star elementalists usually held the title of viscount, making them genuine nobility and highly respected figures in the eyes of ordinary people. Here, however, he was merely a manager. The old man leisurely lifted a purple clay teapot, took a sip of tea, and then looked at the chubby man without any expression. ¡°130 million! Pay first, then open the box!¡± The old man pointed to the bank card number on the counter. ¡°All right!¡± The chubby man took out his phone and, with a pained expression, began the transfer, his hand trembling slightly. He had spent over ten years as a beginner one-star elementalist to save up that much money. He just wanted to buy a decent Primordial Weapon to boost his strength. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But 130 million wasn¡¯t enough to buy a good one. So, he decided to take a gamble. If he could pull out a weapon with a 70% amplification, he would hit the jackpot. Moreover, such a weapon would greatly enhance his strength, potentially allowing him to challenge mid-level one-star elementalists. ¡°Ding! 130 million has been received!¡± The pleasant electronic voice of the transaction echoed. The chubby elementalist successfully completed the transfer. ¡°Viscount, I¡¯ve made the payment. Could you please help me open the box?¡± The chubby man looked at the old man with a flattering smile. ¡°Hmm!¡± The old man put down the teapot leisurely and pressed a button under the metal box. One side of the metal box lit up with a fluorescent glow, revealing a touchscreen. The old man¡¯s finger pressed against the screen. ¡°Ding! Fingerprint verification successful! The box is now unlocked!¡± With a soft sound, the metal box opened. The chubby elementalist eagerly lifted the lid, revealing a crimson longsword emitting faint fire elemental energy waves. It was a fire-Primordial Weapon. The chubby man nervously picked up the metal tag beside the longsword, which contained detailed information about the sword. The crowd also gathered around to see. The tag read: Flame Blade, fire-Primordial Weapon, attack type, amplifies fire attacks by 50%. ¡°What? Only 50%?¡± The chubby man¡¯s face turned particularly sour. A 50% amplification was the worst quality, with a market value of only about 100 million. The crowd shook their heads. ¡°Haha! This sword is worth no more than 100 million. You lost 300 million this time!¡± ¡°Haha! You have such bad luck!¡± There were both sympathetic and gloating voices from the crowd. The chubby man was on the verge of tears as he slumped aside in dejection. At this moment, a middle-aged man carrying a square box approached the counter. ¡°Viscount, I want to buy this box!¡± ¡°Pay first!¡± The old man didn¡¯t waste any words. The middle-aged man quickly completed the payment. The old man opened the box. But this time, there were gasps of surprise from the crowd. ¡°Earth Spirit Shield, defense amplification 76%! Wow! You¡¯re rich now!¡± ¡°A 76% amplification! Wow, that¡¯s worth at least 3 billion!¡± The crowd looked at the middle-aged man with envy. ¡°Haha! It¡¯s all luck! Just luck!¡± The middle-aged man was so delighted that he couldn¡¯t close his mouth. Seeing this, Qin Feng was also tempted. He only had 200 million coins on him, not enough to buy a good Primordial Weapon. But ordinary Primordial Weapons wouldn¡¯t do much to boost his strength. If he could get a high-quality Primordial Weapon, his chances of passing the third-level divine challenge would increase significantly. So, he decided to try his luck and take a gamble. With this in mind, Qin Feng looked toward the metal boxes. As his gaze landed on one of the boxes, a light screen automatically popped up in his eyes. Item Name: Water Soft Sword Category: Water-Primordial Weapon Grade: Low-grade Effect: Amplifies water-element attacks by 50%. ¡°Wow! My system can scan these!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes widened in surprise and delight. ¡­ Chapter 28 - Worth 600 Million! So Cool! Chapter 28 Worth 600 Million! So Cool!¡°Ha! It turns out my system can probe!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes widened with excitement. Without drawing attention, he calmly approached the metal boxes, ready to scan them. ¡°Brother, are you really going to gamble on Primordial Equipment?¡± Chuchu tugged at the corner of Qin Feng¡¯s clothes. Qin Feng smiled, gently patting her head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, little one, I know what I¡¯m doing.¡± He knew she was worried about him taking a loss. ¡°Okay¡­¡± Chuchu obediently let go of his clothes, but her big eyes were still filled with concern. She didn¡¯t want to see her brother suffer. But Qin Feng was full of confidence as he scanned the second box, and once again, a light screen popped up in his view. Item Name: Ice Spear Category: Ice-element Primordial Equipment Grade: Low-tier Effect: Amplifies ice-element attack by 50%. He wasn¡¯t interested. He moved on to the next box. Item Name: Sandstorm Armor Category: Earth-element Primordial Equipment Grade: Low-tier Effect: Amplifies defense by 73%. But it still didn¡¯t meet his expectations. He continued to scan box after box. There were over 200 metal boxes in the hall, and Qin Feng intended to check every single one. He only had 200 million Tong coins, enough for just one purchase. So he had to pick the best one. Unknowingly, half an hour passed. In that time, seven or eight more people had bought boxes. But without exception, all of them ended up with inferior Primordial Equipment that amplified their power by only 50%. Angry outbursts could be heard at the counter. ¡°Goddamn it! What kind of luck is this? Another piece of crap Primordial Equipment, and it¡¯s wood-element! I¡¯m a water-element master!¡± ¡°Sigh! Mine¡¯s crap too, no point talking about it!¡± ¡°Hey, anyone want to buy a Fire Canon? Market price is 1 billion; I¡¯m selling it for 900 million. If no one buys it, I¡¯m going bankrupt!¡± Chuchu grew even more worried. ¡°Brother, let¡¯s just go! There doesn¡¯t seem to be any good Primordial Equipment in these boxes!¡± Seeing all the gamblers losing their bets, she felt uneasy. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, little one. There are good items here. You¡¯ll see soon enough.¡± Qin Feng smiled confidently and headed towards a square-shaped box. He had already made his choice. With the box in hand, he walked to the counter, with Chuchu obediently following behind. At the counter, Qin Feng placed the box down. ¡°I¡¯ll buy this one!¡± His words drew the curiosity of several gamblers nearby. They didn¡¯t expect such a young man to be gambling on Primordial Equipment. To have the money to bet at such a young age meant he must be from a wealthy family. Everyone couldn¡¯t help but glance at him with some respect. The old man behind the counter also put down his teapot and carefully sized up Qin Feng before pointing at the bank card number on the counter. ¡°Same rules. Transfer the money first.¡± Qin Feng didn¡¯t waste time, pulling out his phone to start the transfer. In this world, there were no QR codes, no online payments, and no Taobao. Qin Feng always felt the phone banking system here was cumbersome. Sometimes, he even thought to himself, once he had the ability, he¡¯d invent QR codes and online payments. They¡¯d definitely be a hit. Two minutes later, the 130 million Tong coins transfer was confirmed. The old man unlocked the box¡¯s password. The onlookers crowded around, curious about what would come out. Chuchu clenched her little fists nervously. As the box opened, Qin Feng calmly lifted the lid. Inside was a pair of exquisitely crafted battle boots, radiating a strong wind-element aura. ¡°Wow! It¡¯s wind-element!¡± Several people exclaimed in surprise. Wind-element Primordial Equipment were relatively rare and more expensive. Even one with a 50% amplification could fetch around 120 million. ¡°Quick, check the amplification rate!¡± Everyone turned to look at the metal tag beside the boots. When they saw it, they were all stunned. On the tag, it read: Wind Shadow Boots, Wind-element auxiliary type, Speed amplification 100%. ¡°Oh my god! 100% amplification!!¡± ¡°Holy crap, it¡¯s really 100%!¡± ¡°Wow, kid, you¡¯re rich now! These boots are worth at least 500 million!¡± ¡°500 million? These are rare wind-element auxiliary boots. Even 600 million might not be enough to buy them.¡± ¡°Yeah! This is the best low-tier Primordial Equipment I¡¯ve ever seen!¡± Everyone was filled with envy. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re amazing!¡± Chuchu was overjoyed. ¡°You¡¯re a lucky one, young man!¡± The old man at the counter smiled warmly. He rarely praised anyone, but he had to admit, this boy¡¯s luck was extraordinary. First time gambling on Primordial Equipment and he hit the jackpot with a top-tier item. Such luck was unheard of. ¡°You¡¯re too kind, sir! It¡¯s just luck!¡± S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Feng smiled modestly but was inwardly elated. Buying a 600 million-grade item for only 130 million felt incredible. And with these Wind Shadow Boots, his speed would double, greatly enhancing his combat ability. In fact, among the 200 or so boxes, Qin Feng had found only two with a 100% amplification. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t have enough money for both, so he had to settle for the one he needed most. He¡¯d come back for the other one when he had more money. A few minutes later, Qin Feng and Chuchu happily left the building. It had been a fruitful trip. Chuchu was over the moon, even happier than if she had won herself. The saleswoman who had been accompanying them also felt happy for them. ¡°Young master, your luck is truly exceptional! Wind Shadow Boots are a rare find. Even in a year, they might not appear more than once!¡± Her tone was full of admiration. ¡°Seems like my luck is pretty good! By the way, do other medium and large base cities have Primordial Equipment gambling like this?¡± Qin Feng asked casually. ¡°Yes! I¡¯ve heard that in some super base cities, you can even gamble on high-tier Primordial Equipment! But those cities are far away, and the journey is full of monsters, so it¡¯s hard to get there.¡± ¡°Interesting!¡± Qin Feng smiled, filled with anticipation. With his system in hand, visiting those big base cities to hunt for treasures sounded like a great plan¡­ Chapter 29 - Starting the Third Divine Challenge Chapter 29 Starting the Third Divine ChallengeAfter leaving the Yuanqi Pavilion, both siblings were in high spirits. ¡°Brother, where are we going now?¡± Chuchu asked as she noticed it was already noon. They had been shopping for half a day. ¡°We¡¯ll grab lunch first, then head to the Warrior Building. Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to test your Combat Power Index?¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Chuchu¡¯s face lit up with excitement. She had been curious about her battle power for a while now. Seeing her joy, Qin Feng also felt a sense of contentment. They soon found a place to eat. The lunch was extravagant and enjoyable. Qin Feng now had over seventy million currency on him, so he didn¡¯t mind spending a little more. After lunch, they made their way to the Warrior Building. Qin Feng had his reasons for going there, as he also wanted to rent a training chamber for some private cultivation. Tomorrow was the day Lin Xuyang planned to make his move. With only half a day and one night left, Qin Feng needed to complete the third level of his divine challenge to enhance his strength as much as possible. On the way, Qin Feng bought a few level-1 beast cores. He had some theories he wanted to test out once he reached the cultivation room. The Warrior Building was relatively empty at that time, as most people were either out for lunch or resting. Qin Feng and Chuchu made their way to the second-floor testing hall, and Chuchu eagerly rushed ahead. ¡°Hey, little girl! I just cleaned this floor, don¡¯t dirty it!¡± a janitor called out. But when she saw Qin Feng following behind, her face turned pale. ¡°Ele¡­ Elementalist¡­,¡± she stammered in fear. ¡°Master, last time I¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s none of your concern. Leave for now,¡± Qin Feng said calmly, glancing at the woman. This janitor was the same one he had encountered before. ¡°Oh! Oh! Right away, Master! I¡¯ll leave now!¡± she hurriedly grabbed her mop and bucket, retreating quickly. Ever since their last encounter, she had been losing sleep, terrified that she might have offended Qin Feng again. Fortunately, the hall was empty, or the scene would have caused quite a stir. After the janitor left, Chuchu asked curiously, ¡°Brother, do you know her?¡± ¡°No. Don¡¯t ask so many questions, little girl. Go ahead and test your strength.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Chuchu excitedly approached one of the strength-testing machines and delivered a powerful punch. The sound echoed through the hall. The numbers on the screen fluctuated rapidly before finally settling at 199. ¡°Brother! My Combat Power Index is 199!¡± Chuchu exclaimed, her face flushed with excitement. Qin Feng smiled, feeling proud. With a Combat Power Index of 199, Chuchu was more than capable of taking on apprentice elementalists. She had developed some level of self-defense ability. Of course, this was only a part of her potential. Once she fully matured, her Combat Power Index would easily reach 200. ¡°Brother, tomorrow¡¯s patrol mission will definitely shock a lot of people!¡± ¡°Remember to keep a low profile, little girl. Don¡¯t reveal our true strength just yet.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Chuchu asked in confusion. Qin Feng pinched her cheek playfully, ¡°You¡¯ll understand when the time comes.¡± Naturally, he wasn¡¯t about to tell her about the conflict with Lin Xuyang. ¡°Okay then!¡± Chuchu agreed obediently. ¡°So you¡¯re saying we should pretend to be ordinary?¡± ¡°Exactly.¡± ¡°Hehe, that sounds fun!¡± ¡°All right, little one, head up to the third-floor training hall. There¡¯s a 3D simulated combat room up there where you can practice your fighting skills. Right now, you¡¯ve got strength but no combat experience. If you encounter fierce beasts, you¡¯ll be overwhelmed.¡± ¡°Okay, Brother, will you come with me?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m going to do some cultivation for a bit. I¡¯ll find you later.¡± Qin Feng had already been taught divine combat skills by the system, so there was no need for him to practice basic fighting techniques. With that, the siblings parted ways¡ªChuchu went to the 3D combat training hall, while Qin Feng headed to the cultivation area. Although Chuchu only had half a day to train, every bit of practice helped. Qin Feng hoped she could grasp some combat techniques, as it would only benefit her in the future. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fifteen minutes later, inside a private cultivation chamber. Qin Feng took out his Blood Bone Blade to test his theory. First, he made a small cut on his arm. Surprisingly, the blade left only a faint white mark, failing to break the skin. Qin Feng was thrilled. His physical defense had surpassed that of a mid-level one-star beast and was far superior to that of an ordinary one-star elementalist. Typically, elementalists were known to have weaker physical defenses compared to beasts of the same rank. This was the benefit of having his body tempered by three different elemental energies. Qin Feng then increased the force of his blade, cutting deeply into his arm, down to the bone. Blood flowed freely from the wound. Without hesitation, Qin Feng swallowed a level-1 wind-element beast core. His Devouring ability immediately activated, rapidly absorbing the core¡¯s energy and directing it toward the wound. In mere seconds, the wound began to heal at a visible rate. The bleeding stopped, and new skin formed, completely unscarred and painless. The entire process took less than a minute. Qin Feng laughed heartily in excitement. After confirming his theory, Qin Feng left the chamber briefly to stock up on level-1 beast cores for future use. Although these cores were relatively useless to most people, to Qin Feng, they were lifesaving elixirs. He also bought a variety of advanced weapons, including armor-piercing rounds, high-explosive mines, heavy sniper rifles, incendiary grenades, and even a flamethrower. In total, he spent about ten million currency, most of which went toward the beast cores. Fully equipped with his battle armor, Wind Shadow Boots, Blood Bone Blade, and an arsenal of high-tech weapons, Qin Feng was ready for his next challenge. ¡°System, I want to activate the third divine challenge.¡± ¡°Ding! Third divine challenge activated.¡± ¡°Ding! Entering challenge map¡ªPolar Ice Prison in 10 seconds. 10¡­ 9¡­ 8¡­ 7¡­¡± ¡­ Chapter 30 - Cross-Level Battle Two Stars Chapter 30 Cross-Level Battle Two Stars¡°Ding! Third Divine challenge activated.¡± ¡°Ding! Entering the challenge map ¨C Polar Ice Prison in 10 seconds¡­ 10¡­ 9¡­ 8¡­ 7¡­¡± A flash of white light passed, and Qin Feng disappeared from the cultivation chamber. In the next second, he appeared in a new space. Qin Feng raised his eyes and found himself standing on a giant ice island. In the distance, there was an ocean filled with floating ice, and beneath his feet, a thick layer of ice. The world around him was entirely white with snow. The air was extremely cold, with temperatures at least dropping to minus seventy or eighty degrees Celsius. After just a few breaths, a layer of frost formed on Qin Feng¡¯s eyelashes, and goosebumps covered his entire body from the cold. Luckily, his physical body was strong enough to withstand such extreme cold. Ordinary genetic warriors and body strength experts would have already retreated. Qin Feng exhaled a long breath, which condensed into a white mist in the air. Upon closer inspection, there were tiny ice crystals in the mist. He pulled up his attribute template under the challenge mode. Challenger: Qin Feng (Quasi-King level) Level: Level 5 (Quasi Elementalist) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike (instant doubling of combat power) Combat Power Index: 700 points Qin Feng estimated that his attack power had just reached the threshold of mid-stage One-Star. However, he possessed two skills: God-level Devouring and Berserk Strike. Additionally, with his high-quality elemental weapons, the Blood Bone Blade and the Wind Shadow Boots, he could easily crush a late-stage One-Star Elementalist. His overall strength should be comparable to a perfected One-Star Elementalist. Satisfied, Qin Feng put away the template and looked around, but didn¡¯t spot any creatures. Just then, a light cracking sound came from the valley ahead, as if someone had stepped on the ice. Qin Feng¡¯s heart moved, and he quickly headed towards the valley. Moments later, he entered the valley but found it empty¡ªno creatures in sight. However, in the snow at the center of the valley, there were several clear footprints. Qin Feng walked closer and was surprised. These footprints were human, and they were left by bare feet. Qin Feng was perplexed. Suddenly, he heard a sharp sonic boom behind him. Qin Feng¡¯s expression changed drastically. But it was too late. The attacker¡¯s speed exceeded the speed of sound. By the time he heard the sound, the attack had already arrived. A heavy blow struck Qin Feng¡¯s back, shattering his beast armor into pieces, and he was sent flying, spitting blood. Qin Feng landed heavily on the ground. The earth trembled slightly. Fortunately, he had worn the beast-hide armor, which absorbed most of the impact. Otherwise, that blow could have broken his spine. However, his beast armor was now completely destroyed. ¡°Damn!¡± Qin Feng cursed, spitting out blood as he looked at his attacker. Not far behind him stood a humanoid monster, entirely white. It had silver-white eyes without pupils, and it was staring at Qin Feng with a wicked smile. A screen of data automatically popped up in front of Qin Feng¡¯s eyes. Name: Ice Fiend (Normal Class) Level: Level 10 (Early-stage Two-Star) Skill: Ice Concealment (First kill drops skill stone) Warning: Extremely dangerous (Win rate below 5%) ¡°Ding! Divine challenge begins!¡± Challenge content: Kill the Ice Fiend within 20 minutes. ¡°What the¡ª! They really want me to kill the Ice Fiend!¡± Qin Feng had the urge to curse. At the thought of the skill stone, Qin Feng¡¯s heart burned with excitement. This kind of item didn¡¯t exist in the outside world. As far as he knew, Elementalists only mastered skills after reaching Three-Star. So, the more skills he mastered, the stronger he would be compared to others at the same level. With this in mind, Qin Feng took a deep breath and slowly calmed himself. The system¡¯s win rate calculation didn¡¯t take his weapons and equipment into account¡ªthis was a bug. He still had a chance. ¡°Ding! The challenge will start automatically in 3 seconds¡­ 3¡­ 2¡­ 1¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Challenge begins! Automatic timer: 20:00¡­¡± ¡°Kyeh, Kyeh!¡± At that moment, the Ice Fiend let out a strange, ear-piercing laugh. Its eyes were filled with disdain as it looked at Qin Feng, seemingly possessing high intelligence. Then, its body gradually became transparent. Moments later, its figure completely disappeared, along with its aura. The entire valley was empty, turning deathly silent. Qin Feng was horrified. He could no longer sense the Ice Fiend¡¯s presence. The enemy was in the dark while he was exposed. This was extremely disadvantageous for him! Qin Feng remained still, took out a beast core, and swallowed it. In an instant, his injuries healed completely. At the same time, he became extremely alert, prepared to defend against the Ice Fiend¡¯s sneak attack. The valley was unnervingly quiet. It was a silence filled with the aura of death. It was suffocating! Suddenly, a gust of wind sounded behind Qin Feng. He moved, activating the Wind Shadow Boots, doubling his speed. God-level combat technique activated. With a quick sidestep, he narrowly avoided a transparent shadow passing by his back. His back was slashed, his clothes torn, and five bloody claw marks appeared, blood gushing out. He slashed with his blade. The Blood Bone Blade¡¯s 100% amplification activated! The two powers stacked together! His attack power doubled repeatedly. Qin Feng unleashed his strongest strike! A loud explosion followed! Countless fragments and dust flew into the air! A transparent claw blocked the Blood Bone Blade¡¯s strike. Qin Feng was knocked back dozens of steps. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ice Fiend was also forced out of its concealed form and retreated several steps. It immediately grew furious and charged at Qin Feng again. During its assault, its body quickly merged into the air once more, vanishing completely, its aura disappearing along with it. Qin Feng reacted swiftly, throwing over a hundred landmines around him, forming a protective barrier. One of the landmines suddenly exploded! The Ice Fiend, unaware of what it was, had stepped on one and was momentarily stunned by the blast. Its figure was revealed. The landmine didn¡¯t harm it but left it confused for a moment. While the Ice Fiend was dazed, Qin Feng closed his eyes and threw a flash grenade. A blinding light filled the valley. The Ice Fiend roared! Its eyes were blinded by the intense light, rendering it momentarily helpless. ¡°Strike when the enemy is weak, and finish them off!¡± Qin Feng immediately rushed forward, stabbing his blade towards the Ice Fiend¡¯s throat. ¡­ Chapter 31 - Super Harvest! Obtaining the Fire Talent! Chapter 31 Super Harvest! Obtaining the Fire Talent!The Level 10 spirit creatures were usually resistant to bright light. In less than 2 seconds, the Ice Fiend recovered, but Qin Feng had already reached its side. The Ice Fiend couldn¡¯t dodge in time and lashed out with its claw aimed at Qin Feng¡¯s chest. If Qin Feng continued his attack, that claw would undoubtedly pierce through him. This was the classic strategy of besiege Wei to save Zhao* ¡ª forcing Qin Feng to abandon his attack and defend himself. [*¡±besiege Wei to save Zhao¡± is an ancient military tactic, meaning to attack an enemy¡¯s weak point or force them into a compromising position to save an ally.]. With a sinister smile, Qin Feng did not hesitate at all and kept thrusting his blade forward. The Blood Bone Blade glowed with a blinding white light, like a blazing sun cutting through the sky, leaving an everlasting mark in the snow. Ice shards flew everywhere followed by a shrill scream! Qin Feng¡¯s blade pierced straight through the Ice Fiend¡¯s throat. At the same time, the Ice Fiend¡¯s claw pierced through Qin Feng¡¯s chest, spraying blood in all directions. The scene was utterly tragic! Both were severely wounded in this exchange! The Ice Fiend, clutching its throat in agony, staggered backward, a milky white liquid seeping from its fingers ¡ª blood. ¡°Haha!! That was thrilling!!¡± Qin Feng, however, burst out laughing. He quickly swallowed a beast core and charged forward again. His God-level devouring ability automatically activated. In just a few breaths, most of Qin Feng¡¯s wounds had healed, and his combat power was rapidly rising. The Ice Fiend opened her eyes wide in horror. Before it could react, Qin Feng¡¯s attack arrived ¡ª a direct slash, risking injury for injury, exchanging life for life, with no thought of defense. This was Qin Feng¡¯s fighting style now. After a few minutes, the Ice Fiend was riddled with over a dozen blade wounds, its strength plummeting. With the help of his God-level devouring and the beast cores, Qin Feng¡¯s injuries kept healing, and his combat power remained at its peak. The balance of power shifted, and the Ice Fiend could no longer hold its own against Qin Feng. In the end, it collapsed, shattering into countless ice shards scattered on the ground. Only a level 10 crystal core and a skill stone were left behind. ¡°Haha!! This is a huge profit!¡± Qin Feng was ecstatic as he swiftly picked up the crystal core and skill stone. Then, without hesitation, he devoured the skill stone. A surge of powerful spiritual energy rushed into his mind¡­ ¡°Ding! Skill Stone devoured successfully. Skill acquired: Ice Concealment.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve learned another skill!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s mood was elated. This Ice Concealment would be extremely useful for ambushes or gathering information. If used correctly, it could yield amazing results. ¡°Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the third God-level challenge. Rewards are being issued¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: One Wind God Seal Fragment!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: One Ice God Seal Fragment!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: One Thunder God Seal Fragment!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: One Fire God Seal Fragment!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: Ten Fire-elemental level 4 Beast Cores!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: One Fire Source Orb!¡± Qin Feng was puzzled. With a thought, a red Orb appeared in his hand, and a light screen automatically popped up in front of him. Item Name: Fire Source Orb Category: Rare Object (Extremely Rare) Note: Can be devoured Seeing this, Qin Feng did not hesitate and swallowed the Fire Source Orb. God-level Devour activated The Fire Source Orb instantly dissolved, transforming into scalding hot energy that coursed through his entire body, strengthening every one of his cells. The wild energy caused stabbing pain in his internal organs¡­ This time, Qin Feng truly felt some discomfort. His entire body became scorching hot, his skin turning red, like he was being forged in intense flames¡­ This sensation lasted for several minutes. ¡°Ding! Fire Source Orb successfully devoured. Congratulations, Host. Your physique has changed. Fire affinity +1.2¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have acquired fire-element cultivation talent. Talent level: Ordinary.¡± ¡°What? I now have fire-element cultivation talent?¡± Qin Feng quickly opened his attribute panel. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Affinity: Peerless Thunder Affinity: Peerless Ice Affinity: Genius sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fire Affinity: Ordinary ¡°Haha! It¡¯s true!¡± Qin Feng was overjoyed. Gaining another cultivation talent meant his power would skyrocket. Even though his newly acquired fire talent was only ordinary, it didn¡¯t stop his strength from improving. Eagerly, Qin Feng took out the ten fire-element level 4 beast cores he had been rewarded and began devouring them. The cores melted, and hot energy surged within him, strengthening his body. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured a level 4 beast core. Fire body enhancement +10%¡­¡± As expected, his ordinary-level talent absorbed and converted the cores at a slower rate. But Qin Feng still had 9 more cores in hand. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured a level 4 beast core. Fire body enhancement +10%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured a level 4 beast core. Fire body enhancement +10%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured¡­¡± Before long, Qin Feng had devoured all of the beast cores, and his fire body enhancement reached 100%, significantly boosting his combat power. He quickly opened his attribute panel. Challenger: Qin Feng (King Level) Level: 5 (Quasi-Elementalist) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Combat Power Index: 900 points ¡°Not bad! My combat power has reached 900 points!¡± Qin Feng smiled in satisfaction. This combat power was already close to that of a one-star elementalist at their peak. The combat power of a one-star peak elementalist was only around 1000 points. However, Qin Feng¡¯s overall strength was likely equivalent to a two-star early-stage elementalist, or perhaps even stronger. Naturally, Qin Feng was quite pleased with all this. Then, his gaze landed on the words ¡°King Level.¡± This indicated his rank within his current level. He had finally ascended from quasi-king level to king level. ¡°I wonder if there are ranks beyond king level?¡± Qin Feng pondered. ¡°Ding! Reminder to Host: Beyond king level, there are emperor level, sovereign level, god level, and more. Keep working hard!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s heart surged with excitement. Just thinking about it filled him with excitement! ¡­ Chapter 32 - The Divine Seal Has Advanced Greatly, and the Treasure Has Been Obtained Chapter 32 The Divine Seal Has Advanced Greatly, and the Treasure Has Been ObtainedQin Feng continued to absorb the fragments of the divine seals* awarded by the system. ¡°Ding! Thunder Divine Seal fragment devoured, Divine Seal completion progress +30%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Ice Divine Seal fragment devoured, Divine Seal completion progress +30%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Wind Divine Seal fragment devoured, Divine Seal completion progress +30%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Fire Divine Seal fragment devoured, Divine Seal completion progress +30%¡­¡± Qin Feng checked his attribute panel: Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Attribute (Peerless Talent): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal completion: 82%) Thunder Attribute (Peerless Talent): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal completion: 71%) Ice Attribute (Genius Talent): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal completion: 90.5%) Fire Attribute (Ordinary Talent): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal completion: 30%) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Combat Power Index: 900 points Seeing these numbers, Qin Feng felt immensely satisfied. The Wind Divine Seal completion rate had reached 82%. Given his unparalleled wind talent, it was certain he would break through to Elementalist within two days. The Thunder Divine Seal was at 71%, and he estimated breaking through in three days. As for the Ice Divine Seal, though its completion was at 90.5%, with his genius-level ice talent, it would take about twenty days to reach the next level. The Fire Divine Seal, however, would have to wait since his fire talent was ordinary. ¡°Ding! You have exceeded the time limit in the Polar Ice Prison. You will be ejected in 10 seconds¡­ 10¡­ 9¡­ 8¡­¡± A flash of white light enveloped Qin Feng, and he disappeared from the icy world. The next second, he reappeared in his cultivation chamber. Qin Feng immediately opened the system shop and exchanged the 10th-level crystal core for 80 million Tong coins. Now, his total wealth stood at 140 million. Feeling a sense of accomplishment from the rewards of his divine challenge, Qin Feng felt a bit unsatisfied. Unfortunately, his three divine challenges were used up, and he would need to wait until he was nearing a breakthrough to the two-star Elementalist stage for the next one. ¡°It¡¯s time to pay a visit to the Yuanqi Pavilion!¡± Qin Feng glanced at the time; it was 4 p.m., and the pavilion hadn¡¯t closed yet. Earlier that day, he had spotted two rare artifact weapons with a 100% enhancement rate. One was the Wind Shadow Boots, which he had already obtained. The other, he had been forced to pass up due to lack of funds. But now, with his wealth, he was determined to get it, especially since it was a battle armor, something Qin Feng desperately needed after his current beast armor had been destroyed during the fight with the Ice Fiend. Without delay, he quickly changed into a new set of clothes. After the intense battle, his previous attire was torn and tattered. Once ready, he hurried toward the Yuanqi Pavilion, eager to secure the armor. If he delayed, someone else might take it, and he would miss out on a valuable opportunity. Twenty minutes later, Qin Feng arrived at the eighth-floor betting hall of the pavilion. The hall was still bustling with people, though it seemed like a different crowd than earlier that day. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ignoring the surroundings, Qin Feng walked straight toward the northwestern corner where the item he had his eye on was located. ¡°Luckily, no one picked it yet!¡± Qin Feng hurriedly grabbed a large square box, feeling relieved. ¡°Hey, handsome! You might not want to choose that big box,¡± a seductive woman suddenly advised. ¡°Oh? Why not?¡± Qin Feng casually asked. The woman was a stunning beauty, dressed provocatively with an hourglass figure and an alluring presence. More astonishingly, she was a one-star peak Water Elementalist. Given her young age and her strength, her talent was clearly extraordinary. ¡­ Chapter 33 - Fine Primordial Equipment, the Ever-Changing Witch Chapter 33 Fine Primordial Equipment, the Ever-Changing WitchThe seductive older sister gave a charming smile. ¡°Handsome boy, I can tell it¡¯s your first time gambling on artifact weapons, right? Let me tell you something: usually, the bigger boxes contain large items like battle armor.¡± ¡°These kinds of primordial weapons are valuable, and the Yuanqi Pavilion isn¡¯t that generous. They wouldn¡¯t put any high-quality large items in these boxes, so most of the time, what¡¯s inside is low-grade stuff. Trust me, you won¡¯t go wrong!¡± Qin Feng chuckled, ¡°Sister, seems like you¡¯ve gambled quite a few times here, huh?¡± The beautiful lady sighed, ¡°If I had spent all the money I wasted here on cultivation resources, I would have broken through to a two-star by now. Unfortunately, luck hasn¡¯t been on my side¡ªI haven¡¯t drawn anything good so far.¡± Qin Feng smiled, ¡°Well, that¡¯s why luck plays a big part in this. I feel like this box might have something good inside.¡± ¡°Handsome boy, if you don¡¯t listen to me, you¡¯ll regret it later!¡± ¡°Heh! I¡¯ve always been pretty lucky!¡± Qin Feng said, holding the box as he made his way to the counter. The woman, clearly intrigued by Qin Feng, followed him. In fact, she had been watching him from the moment he entered the hall. His handsome face and striking aura had immediately caught her attention. At the counter, Qin Feng placed the box down. The elderly man behind the counter immediately recognized him. ¡°Back again, young man?¡± the old man said, taking a sip of his tea. ¡°Uncle Zheng, do you know him?¡± the woman asked, as she seemed familiar with the old man. ¡°Earlier today, this lucky kid here won the Wind Shadow Boots,¡± the old man said with a smile as he set down his teapot. ¡°Oh, so it was you!¡± The woman was astonished. ¡°Not bad, handsome boy! Seems I misjudged you!¡± She was now even more interested in Qin Feng. ¡°Buying again?¡± ¡°Yep, I feel like my luck is still going strong today. Might as well make the most of it.¡± ¡°Same rule as always, transfer the money first,¡± the old man said, pointing to the account number on the counter. Qin Feng didn¡¯t waste any time and began transferring the funds. The seductive woman kindly reminded him again, ¡°Luck is a fleeting thing. You should be cautious. According to probability theory, the odds of winning twice in a row are very low.¡± ¡°Maybe, but once I¡¯ve set my mind on something, I always follow through.¡± A moment later, the transfer was complete. ¡°Ding! 130 million credits received!¡± A pleasant electronic voice chimed, catching the attention of people around them. ¡°Huh? Someone¡¯s buying another box!¡± ¡°And it¡¯s a young guy! Let¡¯s go see how his luck turns out!¡± A group of curious gamblers gathered around. Having received the money, the old man swiftly pressed his fingerprint scanner. The box unlocked. Qin Feng opened the box slowly, revealing a fiery red battle armor inside, emanating a strong fire elemental energy. ¡°It¡¯s fire-element armor!¡± ¡°Check its attributes!¡± ¡°Let me see!¡± The beautiful lady was the most eager, quickly picking up the metal plate next to the armor. The text read: ¡°Blazing Fire Armor, Fire Element Artifact, Defense Type, Defense Amplitude 100%.¡± The crowd was in an uproar. ¡°Oh my god! 100% amplitude!!¡± ¡°Armor-type artifacts are always big-ticket items! Wow, kid, you¡¯re rich now!¡± ¡°I¡¯m so jealous! This armor must be worth at least 550 million!¡± The people around him were filled with envy. Qin Feng was elated too. This Blazing Fire Armor was a hundred times stronger than his old beast armor. With this new armor, his overall combat strength would skyrocket. ¡°Kid, your luck is something else,¡± the old man at the counter remarked, no longer able to maintain his calm demeanor. He examined Qin Feng carefully, as if reevaluating him. In all his years, this was the first time he had seen someone win two top-tier artifact weapons with 100% enhancement rates in a row. The seductive woman was also thoroughly astonished. ¡°Handsome boy, you must be Newton¡¯s long-lost brother¡ªbecause you¡¯re just as legendary!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Feng didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. ¡°It¡¯s just luck, not that extraordinary.¡± He packed up the Blazing Fire Armor and prepared to leave the hall. It was getting late, and he needed to find Chuchu to head home. Tomorrow was their patrol day, so he wanted the little girl to get some rest and be in good shape. Just as Qin Feng reached the elevator, a wave of perfume hit him as the seductive woman blocked his path. ¡°Handsome boy, do me a favor!¡± ¡°What favor?¡± ¡°Help me pick a box. I want to ride on your good luck!¡± ¡°You want me to choose?¡± Qin Feng smiled. ¡°What¡¯s in it for me?¡± Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Handsome boy, you¡¯re not one to suffer losses, I see,¡± the woman chuckled. ¡°How about this¡ªyou help me pick a box, and I¡¯ll owe you a favor. My name¡¯s Liu Yan, and I do have some influence in Yunyang City.¡± Liu Yan wasn¡¯t bluffing. With her peak one-star strength, she held considerable sway in the city, and she also had significant background and connections. ¡°A favor? That sounds a bit vague. Anything more tangible?¡± Qin Feng teased. ¡°Something more practical?¡± Liu Yan smiled seductively and leaned against the elevator, lifting one of her long, snow-white legs. ¡°How about this: you help me, and I¡¯ll take you out tonight. Just so you know, I¡¯ve never asked anyone out before, and you¡¯ll be the first!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Feng was stunned. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Don¡¯t like this style? What about this one then?¡± Liu Yan tied her long hair into a neat ponytail, replacing her seductive expression with one of heroic spirit. She instantly transformed into a strikingly sharp, valiant woman, exuding a different kind of beauty that was equally breathtaking. ¡°Handsome boy, do you prefer this style?¡± Liu Yan asked seriously, her playful charm gone, replaced by a stunning, bold elegance that left a deep impression. ¡°Still not your taste?¡± Liu Yan suddenly grinned mischievously. ¡°Then do you prefer the pure schoolgirl type or the obedient maid type? Just say the word¡ªthere¡¯s no character the ¡®Ever-Changing Witch¡¯ can¡¯t pull off.¡± ¡­ Chapter 34 - Chuchus Talent Chapter 34 Chuchu¡¯s TalentQin Feng was sweating profusely, ¡°Forget it. If you really want to buy, go to the third shelf, seventh box from the left.¡± Liu Yan was overjoyed, ¡°Handsome boy, thank you! Wait for me here, I have to come back and thank you later!¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m just relying on luck. If it turns out to be a low-quality Primordial Equipment, don¡¯t blame me.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t! No matter what it is, I¡¯ll accept it. By the way, handsome boy, what type of girls do you like?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ innocent ones, I guess¡­¡± ¡°Great! Wait for me here!¡± With that, Liu Yan hurried off excitedly. Watching her leave, Qin Feng smiled and shook his head, then immediately took the elevator downstairs. He had to find Chuchu and didn¡¯t have time to get entangled with this woman. Just as Qin Feng left Yuanqi Pavilion, loud cheers erupted from the eighth floor. Liu Yan had just opened the box as Qin Feng instructed and discovered a water-type Primordial Equipment with an 86% amplitude, worth over 300 million. This drew a round of astonished gasps from those around her. Liu Yan was ecstatic. However, when she returned to the elevator, Qin Feng was already long gone¡­ After leaving Yuanqi Pavilion, Qin Feng headed to the Warrior Building. Half an hour later, he arrived on the third floor of the Building. Before he even stepped inside, he could hear bursts of cheering from within. Curious, Qin Feng entered to see a group of people enthusiastically gathered around a massive 3D screen, watching a battle unfold. On the screen, two combatants were engaged: a burly, bearded man and¡­ Chuchu. At the moment, Chuchu was wielding a narrow longsword, while the burly man held a thick-backed broadsword. They were locked in fierce combat, evenly matched. Exclamations filled the crowd. ¡°Wow! Who is this little girl? She¡¯s holding her own against God Tao for so long, that¡¯s amazing!¡± ¡°Impressive! When it comes to close-quarters combat, God Tao ranks in the top ten of Yunyang City. For this little girl to fight him to this extent is incredible!¡± ¡°She¡¯s so young, yet so skilled! She¡¯s a natural-born fighter!¡± The crowd was full of praise for Chuchu. Qin Feng smiled in surprise as he watched the screen. They weren¡¯t wrong¡ªChuchu was indeed a natural-born fighter, with an astounding combat talent. This 3D virtual fight was not fought by real people; the characters on screen were virtual avatars. These avatars had the same height, build, and other appearance parameters as their real-life counterparts. As for their combat power parameters¡ªwhether attack, speed, or defense¡ªeverything was equal. In other words, everyone was on the same level at the start. Victory or defeat relied entirely on combat skills and experience. It was a true way to hone one¡¯s fighting skills, as raw power was useless in this mode. At this moment, both Chuchu and the bearded man were demonstrating impressive combat techniques. The man was relying on his rich experience, while Chuchu relied purely on talent and instinct. ¡°This little girl isn¡¯t bad at all!¡± Qin Feng was pleasantly surprised. This was an unexpected discovery. However, in Qin Feng¡¯s eyes, both Chuchu and the man¡¯s techniques were still rough, full of flaws. After all, Qin Feng had already mastered god-level combat techniques and had extremely high standards. ¡°This girl has great potential for growth!¡± Qin Feng was highly satisfied with Chuchu¡¯s performance. For her first day in combat, her progress was quite remarkable. At that moment, the fight on the 3D screen took a sudden turn. Chuchu made a swift dodge, her footwork flawless as she weaved into a perfect S-curve, instantly closing the gap and entering the man¡¯s blind spot. The man was startled and had no time to turn around. However, with his wealth of experience, he swiftly switched the broadsword from his right hand to his left, slashing at Chuchu¡¯s legs to force her back. But Chuchu leaped nimbly into the air, avoiding the strike, and at the same time, she thrust her sword into the man¡¯s throat. The man, in his dying moments, made a desperate throw of his sword, severing Chuchu¡¯s right leg. Chuchu won! Her name flashed across the 3D screen, while the man¡¯s body vanished and Chuchu¡¯s avatar automatically exited the screen. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Wow! That was so cool!¡± ¡°Little sister, you¡¯re amazing!¡± Cheers erupted from the crowd. Qin Feng smiled in satisfaction. A moment later, two figures, one large and one small, emerged from the 3D combat cabin behind the screen¡ªChuchu and the bearded man. Many spectators eagerly surrounded Chuchu. ¡°Little sister, can we be friends?¡± ¡°Chuchu, our organization in Dongchang City needs talents like you. Come join us!¡± ¡°Chuchu, our Western Union also needs you. Join us!¡± ¡°Hey! What are you guys from those two eunuch organizations doing? If Chuchu¡¯s going to join anyone, she should join us, Fire Phoenix!¡± Various mercenary organizations were clamoring to recruit Chuchu. The little girl was overjoyed, her face beaming with smiles. It was the first time she realized that she had such talent. ¡°No, I¡¯m not planning to join any mercenary group for now, but thank you,¡± she politely declined. These mercenary groups were mainly composed of gene warriors. They usually formed teams to hunt down fierce beasts or took on tasks for clients. Such organizations were quite popular in this era. However, the well-behaved Chuchu didn¡¯t dare make any decisions without Qin Feng¡¯s permission. ¡°Little sister, you¡¯re really something. In pure hand-to-hand combat, there aren¡¯t many in Yunyang City who can beat me. You¡¯re one of the few who can.¡± The bearded man greeted Chuchu warmly, impressed by her skills. ¡°Uncle, I was just lucky,¡± Chuchu responded humbly. Her words drew a burst of laughter from the crowd. The bearded man touched his full beard, his face turning red. ¡°Actually, I¡¯m only 19 this year¡­¡± ¡­ Chapter 35 - Lin Xuyangs Determination Chapter 35 Lin Xuyang¡¯s Determination¡°¡­¡± Chuchu felt a little embarrassed, ¡°Oh, I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t know you were only 19¡­¡± In the crowd, Qin Feng also let out a silent laugh. The burly man really looked too rough; even though he was only nineteen, he appeared more like he was in his thirties. The man smiled shyly, ¡°No worries! I¡¯m used to it. My name is Ning Tao. In the mercenary world of Yunyang, they call me God Tao. I hope we have the chance to spar again next time.¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Chuchu responded cheerfully. ¡°Little girl, it¡¯s time to go home!¡± Qin Feng walked over with a smile. ¡°Brother, if you hadn¡¯t come to find me, I was about to go looking for you!¡± Chuchu, seeing Qin Feng, was overjoyed. ¡°Let¡¯s go! It¡¯s getting late!¡± The siblings prepared to leave amidst the envious glances of the crowd. Everyone could see how close the brother and sister were. The man was strikingly handsome, and the girl was extremely cute and beautiful. The family genes were truly exceptional. Of course, they had no idea that Qin Feng and Chuchu were not actually blood-related siblings. ¡°Hey, wait a second!¡± Ning Tao hurriedly caught up. ¡°Oh, what¡¯s up?¡± Ning Tao scratched his head shyly, ¡°It¡¯s like this. I think Chuchu has real talent in combat, but I noticed some of her techniques are a bit unfamiliar. She must have only recently started learning fighting skills, right?¡± Qin Feng nodded in acknowledgment. This Ning Tao was indeed experienced; he could spot Chuchu¡¯s shortcomings with just a glance. ¡°No wonder!¡± Ning Tao continued, ¡°I think Chuchu is a combat genius. I suggest you buy her a 3D combat pod and a network access card when you go back. That way, she can enter the Global Combat Network.¡± ¡°In the Global Combat Network, there are many expert fighters, and there are also many combat modes. There¡¯s close-range combat like today, elemental masters¡¯ integrated combat, and real-strength combat using full-holographic power scans. I believe all of this would greatly help Chuchu improve her fighting skills.¡± When talking about combat, Ning Tao became as excited as if he had been injected with adrenaline. ¡°Brother, this sounds really interesting!¡± Chuchu chimed in. ¡°Yes, this is indeed a good idea. I¡¯ll think about it,¡± Qin Feng also became intrigued. Ning Tao shyly added, ¡°I have an account on the Combat Network as well. My username is God Tao of Yunyang. If Chuchu gets an account in the future, she can contact me. We can spar online again.¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Chuchu responded happily. Afterward, the two siblings bid Ning Tao farewell and left the virtual combat hall. Chuchu was in an exceptionally good mood today. While going downstairs, she asked, ¡°Brother, will you buy me a combat pod?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Qin Feng gently pinched Chuchu¡¯s cute face, ¡°But let¡¯s wait a few days. We have important things to do tomorrow!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Chuchu was ecstatic, ¡°Brother, you¡¯re the best!¡± She was now deeply fascinated by combat. An hour later, Qin Feng and Chuchu left the Warrior Building and returned to their home in the refugee area. It was already 6 p.m. After having dinner and taking a shower, it was already past 8 p.m. Chuchu originally wanted to play with her phone for a while, but Qin Feng confiscated it and sent her off to bed early. Once Chuchu was asleep, Qin Feng began his meditation and training. Ever since reaching the quasi-elementalist level, his mental state had been excellent, and he only needed to sleep for one or two hours a day. It was said that two-star elementalists could stay awake for days and still be full of energy. Since he didn¡¯t need sleep, Qin Feng didn¡¯t want to waste time and accelerated his efforts in condensing his Divine Seal. Training in four elements simultaneously¡ªice, wind, fire, and lightning¡ªsurged into his body¡­ Meanwhile, in the city center of the base, in the courtyard of a luxurious villa. Under the night sky and dim lights, a young man with his upper body bare was relentlessly punching a sandbag. He had already thrown over 30,000 punches, and his sweat had soaked through his long pants. This was the second son of the Lin family¡ªLin Xuyang. Lin Xuyang delivered a fierce punch to the sandbag in front of him. The dull sound of his punch echoed through the night. The sandbag, made from the skin of a one-star beast, was deeply dented. He was a level-four genetic warrior. After years of hard training, his combat strength had reached 100 points, comparable to a quasi-elementalist. At this moment, the sound of footsteps approached from behind. A delicate-looking maid walked over. ¡°Second Young Master, it¡¯s late. You should rest,¡± she said with a respectful tone, her eyes filled with fear towards Lin Xuyang. This Lin Xuyang was not an ordinary privileged child. He worked hard! He fought with everything he had! But in his obsession with getting stronger, his personality had become twisted. He enjoyed cruel acts, especially against women. ¡°Mm, I know.¡± Lin Xuyang removed his gloves. ¡°Xiao Lu, is everything arranged?¡± ¡°Yes, everything is set. Tomorrow, that girl Chuchu will report to the refugee department. I¡¯ve already planted an informant there. Once she enters the refugee department, her whereabouts will be under our surveillance,¡± Xiao Lu reported diligently. ¡°Good!¡± Lin Xuyang nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Has my off-road combat vehicle been inspected? Are the mini-missiles loaded?¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master. Everything is ready.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Mm, go run a bath for me. I¡¯ll take a bath later,¡± Lin Xuyang casually tossed his gloves to Xiao Lu. ¡°Young Master, would you like me to¡­ relieve your stress tonight?¡± Xiao Lu asked nervously. ¡°No need!¡± Lin Xuyang glanced at Xiao Lu¡¯s seductive figure, ¡°There¡¯s real business tomorrow, I need to conserve my energy tonight.¡± Xiao Lu secretly breathed a sigh of relief; tonight, she wouldn¡¯t be tortured. ¡°I¡¯ll go prepare your bath now,¡± Xiao Lu said, bowing respectfully before leaving. In the courtyard, only Lin Xuyang was left. He gazed at the sky; the moon was somewhat incomplete, just like the loneliness in his heart. Everything was waiting for tomorrow. This time, he had to handle it cleanly, leaving no suspicions behind. He wanted to make his father look at him with new eyes. Once that little refugee girl was dead, no one would link the upcoming major event to the Lin family. And he would have the opportunity to gain cultivation talents. As long as he could gain cultivation talents, as long as he had the chance to become an elementalist, what was killing one insignificant refugee? Even if he had to kill a thousand or ten thousand, he would do it without hesitation¡­ Chapter 36 - Entering the Defense Zone, Group Tasks Chapter 36 Entering the Defense Zone, Group TasksIn the blink of an eye, the night had passed. Early in the morning, the sky had just begun to brighten. Qin Feng opened his eyes with a look of joy. The night¡¯s training had been very fruitful. He couldn¡¯t wait to open the attribute panel. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Attribute (Peerless): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal Completion Rate 93%) Thunder Attribute (Peerless): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal Completion Rate 82%) Ice Attribute (Genius): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal Completion Rate 91%) Fire Attribute (Ordinary): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal Completion Rate 30.0005%) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Combat Power Index: 900 points ¡°Very good!¡± After checking his progress, Qin Feng was very satisfied. The completion rate of his Wind Element Divine Seal had reached 93%. With just one more day of training, he would become a One-Star Wind Elementalist. By then, his strength would soar. The Thunder Element would also break through to One-Star within two days, boosting his strength even more. His future looked incredibly bright. ¡°Unfortunately! I won¡¯t be able to train today,¡± Qin Feng felt slightly unsatisfied. He turned to look at Chuchu, who was still sound asleep. The little girl was sleeping sweetly, her rosy lips slightly curled, hugging a teddy bear in her arms, looking very adorable. The room was only 20 square meters with just one bed. The siblings had always shared the same bed. When she was younger, the little girl loved to cling to him when she slept. With no other choice, Qin Feng had bought her a teddy bear. The little girl liked it very much. Seeing this, Qin Feng felt a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu. He suddenly remembered the morning of the day Chuchu had her accident in the old world, Earth. He had also woken up early like this and watched the little girl the same way. Such a familiar scene. It seemed that similar events were about to unfold today. But this time, he wouldn¡¯t let the tragedy repeat. Qin Feng took a deep breath and looked out the window. The sky had brightened, and it was time for him to act. Perhaps only by doing so could the siblings be truly safe. With this thought, Qin Feng began his preparations. He washed up, made breakfast, and checked his equipment. Time flew by. By around seven in the morning, the siblings had finished breakfast. Afterward, Qin Feng had Chuchu wear a beast armor close to her skin, with regular clothes over it. This way, no one would notice that the little girl was wearing beast armor. The beast armor was made from the hide of a fierce beast. It was soft and very comfortable to wear. The little girl¡¯s titanium-manganese alloy sword was also stored in Qin Feng¡¯s spatial ring, hidden from sight for now. After making these preparations, Qin Feng also changed into ordinary clothes. Now, the siblings looked just like regular refugees. ¡°Brother, why are we dressed like this?¡± The little girl was a bit confused. ¡°To appear weak to the enemy, lowering their guard. Only then can we catch them off guard.¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Chuchu nodded, half understanding. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Qin Feng didn¡¯t bother explaining further. ¡°We need to report to the refugee department before eight, so don¡¯t be late.¡± ¡°Mmm!¡± Chuchu obediently agreed. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± With that, the siblings headed toward the refugee department under the morning light. ¡­ S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Twenty minutes later, Qin Feng and Chuchu arrived at Refugee Department No. 7 and went to register. A long line of refugees was waiting at the registration office door. Some were wearing beast skin armor, others had long knives on their backs, and some were carrying grenade launchers. They were an odd mix of people. Like Chuchu, they had all come to perform a week-long patrol duty. Soon, it was Qin Feng and Chuchu¡¯s turn to register. The person behind the desk was the highest-ranking officer in the area¡ªChen Ming. A female assistant sat beside him, entering data into a computer. ¡°Why don¡¯t you buy some equipment for self-defense?¡± Chen Ming asked casually. ¡°Ordinary equipment won¡¯t work against fierce beasts. The good stuff is too expensive, so I didn¡¯t bother.¡± Qin Feng made up an excuse. ¡°Life is precious, don¡¯t be stingy,¡± Chen Ming handed over a form. ¡°This is the mission registration form. Fill it out.¡± Qin Feng took the form and filled it out casually. The refugee department¡¯s efficiency was very low. Although he had been promoted to citizen status three days ago, his information in the refugee district still listed him as a refugee. Of course, if he showed his citizen ID, he could leave immediately without performing any tasks. However, Qin Feng¡¯s goal was to kill Lin Xuyang. Pretending to be a refugee for a day or two was no big deal. After filling out the form, Qin Feng handed it back. Chen Ming glanced at it, found no issues, and handed him another form. ¡°This is a will form. You need to write a will and designate a beneficiary. If you die during the mission and haven¡¯t written a will, your assets will default to the government.¡± In this chaotic world, the lives of the weak were precarious. Every refugee wrote a will before starting a mission to arrange the distribution of their assets and death benefits. Qin Feng shook his head. ¡°No need for a will!¡± Chen Ming nodded and said no more, letting his assistant input the form. Next, it was Chuchu¡¯s turn to register. Chuchu initially wanted to write a will to leave all her benefits to Qin Feng, but Qin Feng stopped her. There was no way Qin Feng would let anything happen to her during this mission. After the registration was complete, Chen Ming assigned someone to take the siblings to the mission hall. An hour later, all the refugees had completed their check-ins. In the hall, over a hundred refugees were gathered, ready for their tasks. Chen Ming entered the hall, followed by ten genetic warriors. ¡°Next, you will be divided into ten teams. Each team will have a genetic warrior leader. You will be assigned to Defense Zone S-22 and follow the orders of the officer in charge.¡± After the announcement, Chen Ming looked toward the ten genetic warriors. ¡°Pick your subordinates.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The ten genetic warriors began selecting people¡­ Chapter 37 - An Unexpected Encounter Chapter 37 An Unexpected EncounterThe sharp eyes of these genetic warriors missed nothing. Those who were strong or equipped with good gear were quickly chosen. The old, weak, sick, or those without any decent preparation were left behind, unselected. Without a doubt, Chuchu, being so young, was categorized among the old, weak, and disabled, and no one chose her. After all, patrolling outside carried a certain amount of risk, and no one wanted to bring along a burden. In their eyes, a little girl like Chuchu was just that¡ªan unnecessary burden. ¡°Hey! You! Yes, you! Follow me!¡± A cocky genetic warrior casually pointed at a muscular bald man. ¡°Thank you, sir!¡± The bald man was overjoyed and eagerly ran over. The cocky genetic warrior seemed very pleased with the bald man¡¯s eagerness, his face showing an air of superiority. But this was normal. These refugees were mere ordinary people; how could they compare to genetic warriors? In this era, strength was status. ¡°Hey! Kid, you too!¡± The cocky genetic warrior turned his gaze to Qin Feng. Qin Feng glanced at him. ¡°Hey! The lord is calling you, stop dawdling! Hurry up!¡± The bald man, seeing Qin Feng not moving, quickly urged him, trying to curry favor with the cocky genetic warrior. ¡°I¡¯ll join you, but you have to take my sister too,¡± Qin Feng said, pointing to Chuchu standing beside him. The cocky genetic warrior saw how small Chuchu was and immediately shook his head. ¡°Forget it!¡± He turned and walked away without looking back, clearly unwilling to take on a burden. Feeling rejected, Chuchu pouted and muttered under her breath, ¡°What¡¯s the big deal! I¡¯m actually very strong!¡± Qin Feng smiled and patted the little girl on the head. This was exactly the effect he wanted. The more underestimated Chuchu was, the safer she would be. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, another genetic warrior with a kind face approached. This one was a middle-aged man, a Level 4 genetic warrior. In terms of strength, he was among the strongest of the ten genetic warriors, and many refugees hoped to join him. However, this middle-aged man didn¡¯t pick anyone; instead, he walked directly toward Chuchu. ¡°Little girl, would you like to join my group?¡± The middle-aged man gave a kind smile. ¡°Um¡­¡± Chuchu was a bit surprised. ¡°I want to be with my brother. Can you let my brother join your group too?¡± The middle-aged man glanced at Qin Feng and smiled. ¡°Of course!¡± Chuchu was delighted. ¡°See, brother! Someone does want to choose me! Thank you, uncle!¡± The middle-aged man chuckled, ¡°From now on, just call me Captain. When you call me ¡®uncle,¡¯ I feel like I¡¯m getting old. Oh, by the way, my name is He Feng. What are your names?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Chuchu!¡± The little girl happily gave her name, feeling the joy of being recognized. ¡°And you, young man?¡± He Feng smiled warmly at Qin Feng. ¡°Qin Feng.¡± Qin Feng¡¯s tone was neither warm nor cold. He felt something odd about He Feng. While other captains were busy picking the strong, this guy had chosen Chuchu first, which was unusual. ¡°Captain He, my sister doesn¡¯t have much combat ability. I¡¯m afraid she might hold you back this time,¡± Qin Feng said deliberately. ¡°I picked her because she¡¯s young and I wanted to take care of her,¡± He Feng said with a sudden sense of nostalgia. ¡°Seeing Chuchu reminds me of my own sister. Back then, my sister was just about this age when she was taken by the beast tide¡­¡± ¡°Sorry for bringing up painful memories¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s all right!¡± He Feng smiled gently. ¡°Here, take these two pistols. I noticed neither of you have any weapons for self-defense. We¡¯ll be leaving the city soon, and there might be some danger.¡± He Feng handed two pistols to Chuchu and Qin Feng. These pistols were specially made, capable of harming Level 1 beasts, and they were worth tens of thousands of credits on the market. Most people wouldn¡¯t be willing to lend them out so easily. He Feng was being quite generous. After giving his instructions, He Feng went to recruit other people. ¡°Brother, Captain He is really nice!¡± Chuchu said, playing with the pistol, feeling quite touched. ¡°Maybe,¡± Qin Feng said casually as he put away his pistol. Half an hour later, everyone had been divided into groups. He Feng¡¯s group consisted of ten people, with Qin Feng and Chuchu being the youngest among them. After the grouping, Chen Ming arranged for ten trucks to transport the groups to the S-22 defense zone outside the city. An hour later, Qin Feng and the others arrived at the S-22 defense zone. A government military force was stationed there, with thousands of genetic warrior soldiers and hundreds of quasi-elementalists serving as officers. In addition, there were a few one-star elementalists holding senior officer positions. At that moment, the defense zone¡¯s plaza was packed with hundreds of refugees, all gathered from the surrounding refugee areas. Qin Feng and Chuchu were among them. ¡°What¡¯s the main task of our patrol this time?¡± ¡°What else? When the garrison patrols, we¡¯re just here to assist them, doing things like engineer work.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true! If we really encounter any beasts, we¡¯d just have to run for our lives and leave it to the soldiers¡­¡± From time to time, whispers spread through the crowd. Just then, a group of soldiers approached from the front. The three leading men all wore baron medals on their chests, a mark of one-star elementalists. The crowd immediately buzzed with excitement. ¡°Look! Three elementalists are coming!¡± ¡°Shh~! Keep your voice down! They¡¯re senior officers of the garrison.¡± At this, the crowd gradually quieted down. ¡°Brother, the elementalists are so cool!¡± Chuchu said with admiration. Qin Feng smiled and looked up at the three elementalists. None of them were a match for him. But when he saw the face of the leader, a flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes. The leader was none other than Liu Yan¡­ Chapter 38 - A Heroic Woman Chapter 38 A Heroic WomanAt this moment, Liu Yan was dressed in a crisp military uniform, with the rank of major on her shoulders, a long Elemental sword* at her waist, and high boots made from demon hide. She looked valiant and imposing, exuding a commanding presence. This unique beauty carried a heroic aura, stunning everyone present. Even Qin Feng was momentarily dazzled. Liu Yan looked even better in this outfit than the last time he saw her. However, Qin Feng quickly lowered his head. For the moment, he didn¡¯t want Liu Yan to recognize him. Lin Xuyang had yet to appear, and it was not the right time for him to be exposed. At that moment, Liu Yan and her group stepped forward and began addressing the refugees. ¡°Welcome to Defense Zone S-22! I am Liu Yan, commander of the Ninth Regiment stationed here!¡± ¡°For the next week, you will cooperate with my regiment in carrying out patrol missions. You have only one task, and that is to follow orders! Absolute obedience!¡± ¡°Even if my orders are wrong, you must still obey! Anyone who dares disobey will be killed on the spot!¡± Liu Yan¡¯s words were full of authority. In this S-22 zone, her word was law, and no one dared to defy her. ¡°Deputy Commander Wang!¡± ¡°At your service!¡± A young man immediately stepped forward. He was also an Elementalist. ¡°You will take charge from here!¡± ¡°Yes, Commander!¡± An hour later, Deputy Commander Wang had completed all the arrangements. Hundreds of refugees were divided into several patrol teams, paired with the garrison troops, and began their patrol duties. The refugees were given shovels, pickaxes, and other tools. Their task during patrol was to repair fortifications damaged by the fierce beasts, essentially acting as engineers. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In addition, unarmed refugees could also receive a rifle for self-defense. However, while the rifles were fine against ordinary wild animals, they were practically useless against the fierce beasts. Once everything was prepared, the various patrol teams set out toward their assigned patrol areas. Two hours later, outside Yunyang City, in the West District No. 1. A patrol team moved through a forest thick with thorns. This team consisted of five government soldiers and two groups of refugees. Qin Feng and Chuchu were part of this team. As they walked, Qin Feng saw many abandoned city ruins, overgrown with weeds and shrubs, giving off a sense of desolation. These were places that had been abandoned by humans, forced out by attacks from fierce beasts and demons. ¡°Everyone, stay alert!¡± He Feng reminded his team members. His performance along the way had earned him the approval of his group. He was a kind and caring leader who looked after his team, quickly gaining their loyalty. Even members of the other refugee group were envious. Their own leader had maintained an aloof attitude, neither warm nor cold toward his subordinates. Before long, the patrol team encountered a fortification destroyed by fierce beasts. It was a ten-meter-tall iron monitoring tower equipped with electronic surveillance equipment. Now, it was all in ruins. These monitoring towers were primarily used to track the movements of fierce beasts. If a beast horde appeared, they could provide early warning, making them quite useful. ¡°One group of refugees needs to stay behind and raise this tower again. Which group will it be?¡± The patrol captain looked at He Feng and the other refugee leader. ¡°Our group will stay,¡± He Feng volunteered for the task. ¡°All right! Once you¡¯re done, use the walkie-talkie to contact us. If there¡¯s an emergency, reach out immediately!¡± ¡°Understood, Captain!¡± ¡°Good! The rest of you, continue patrolling!¡± With that, the patrol captain led the others away. Only He Feng¡¯s group of refugees remained at the scene. ¡°I¡¯ll stand guard. Everyone, hurry up and get started!¡± He Feng urged, ¡°The sooner we finish, the sooner we can rejoin the patrol. This is no place to linger, so don¡¯t let your guard down.¡± A young man with yellow hair dismissed the warning. ¡°Captain, the patrol team just cleared this area. There shouldn¡¯t be any fierce beasts. What¡¯s there to be afraid of?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t understand the cruelty of the world outside the city, young man! Sometimes, humans are even more dangerous than fierce beasts! We need to defend not only against the beasts but also against humans. We must never let our guard down,¡± He Feng sighed. The young man with yellow hair didn¡¯t understand. ¡°Aren¡¯t humans supposed to help each other? How could they be more dangerous than fierce beasts?¡± With a stern expression, He Feng replied, ¡°Inside the city, there are laws to restrain people. Outside the city, it¡¯s a world where only the strong survive. Out here, if no one finds your body, being killed is the same as dying in vain.¡± ¡°Not only that, but there are also hostile forces that often come to the outskirts of Yunyang City to hunt down its people.¡± His words sent a chill through the group. Indeed, the world outside the city was full of danger. Realizing this, the group dared not slack off anymore. They picked up their shovels and pickaxes, speeding up the repair of the fortifications. Qin Feng, curious, asked, ¡°Captain He, does Yunyang City have enemies?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± He Feng turned to the east. ¡°About 3,000 miles east of here lies Risang City, which has been our sworn enemy for generations. We¡¯ve been at war for years, with victories and defeats on both sides.¡± Chuchu, now visibly worried, asked, ¡°Captain He, is the world outside the city really that terrifying?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Chuchu! No matter how dangerous it gets, I¡¯ll protect you,¡± He Feng reassured her with a smile, though a trace of sadness flickered in his eyes. This little girl looked so much like his deceased sister. Chuchu was touched by his words. Some of the refugees exchanged glances, their expressions hard to read. After that, He Feng climbed to higher ground to keep watch. Qin Feng and the other refugees continued working quickly to repair the fortifications. Meanwhile, somewhere else in the forest outside the city. Lin Xuyang was sitting in a heavily armed combat vehicle, smoking a cigarette, with Xiao Lu beside him. The vehicle was equipped with dual-layer titanium-manganese alloy armor, powered by an XS-927 micro nuclear reactor, armed with three TX6 mini-missiles, and had a high-powered Gatling gun. Its market price was over 170 million. ¡°Master, we¡¯ve received a signal. Chuchu¡¯s location has been pinpointed. She¡¯s at the six o¡¯clock position, 21 miles from here.¡± Xiao Lu was holding a laptop, displaying a map of the outskirts of Yunyang City. A small red dot was blinking on the map¡ªthat was Chuchu¡¯s location. ¡°Good!¡± Lin Xuyang flicked away his cigarette butt. ¡°Let¡¯s move!¡± ¡­ Chapter 39 - Enemies Meet Chapter 39 Enemies Meet¡°Good!¡± Lin Xuyang threw away his cigarette butt. ¡°Let¡¯s move!¡± Immediately, Lin Xuyang started the war vehicle and headed toward Chuchu¡¯s location. On the other side, Qin Feng and the others were hurriedly repairing the fortifications. This area outside the city, where fierce beasts roamed freely, was also a lawless zone, filled with various dangers. No one dared to slack off. He Feng remained vigilantly on high ground, keeping watch. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the blink of an eye, twenty minutes passed. The collapsed iron tower was erected again, the wires were reinstalled, and the damaged surveillance equipment was replaced. Seeing that the fortifications were almost restored, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief. But at that moment, the sound of rapid machine gun fire came from deep within the forest. ¡°What is that¡­¡± The refugees¡¯ expressions changed, and they quickly looked toward the direction of the gunfire. ¡°The situation may have changed! Everyone, stay on guard¡­ huh! That is¡­¡± He Feng¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°No good, over twenty fierce beasts are charging toward us! Everyone, retreat quickly!¡± He Feng shouted in a panic. Everyone¡¯s faces changed drastically. ¡°It¡¯s over! It¡¯s over! The gunfire must have startled those beasts!¡± ¡°Team Leader, what do we do?¡± The refugees were panicking. ¡°Everyone scatter and flee; that way, you have a better chance of surviving.¡± While directing them, He Feng pulled out his walkie-talkie, urgently contacting the patrol team. ¡°Captain, we encountered a small group of fierce beasts while repairing the fortifications. The situation is critical! Please come to our rescue immediately!¡± As soon as he said that, the sound of leaves rustling and thunderous footsteps came from the jungle ahead, shaking the ground. ¡°The fierce beasts are closing in! Run! I¡¯ll fire my gun to draw their attention and hold them off!¡± He Feng urgently urged, while picking up his grenade launcher and firing randomly into the depths of the forest. Sure enough, the beasts, upon hearing the gunfire, shifted their attention toward He Feng¡¯s direction. The refugees completely panicked and scattered in all directions. In an instant, only Chuchu and Qin Feng remained at the scene. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you two running?¡± He Feng jumped down from the high ground. ¡°Team Leader He, we want to stay and help you!¡± Chuchu, always grateful to He Feng, thought highly of him. ¡°Don¡¯t be foolish!¡± He Feng was furious. ¡°Do you think you can handle these fierce beasts? Retreat to the defense zone immediately! I¡¯ll hold them off¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s too late!¡± Qin Feng looked up in a certain direction. From that direction, more than twenty wild boar-like beasts were charging straight toward them. Each wild boar monster stood three meters tall, five meters long, with half-meter-long tusks, resembling tanks, flattening anything in their path. These were Tier 3 fierce beasts¡ªIron-Tooth Boars. They were pack animals with metallic bodies as hard as iron, immune to ordinary firearms. When these twenty or so beasts charged together, even three or four Tier 4 genetic warriors might not be able to withstand them. ¡°Follow me!¡± He Feng pulled out a titanium-manganese alloy long knife from his back and led Qin Feng and his sister in a desperate escape in a certain direction. The Iron-Tooth Boars roared as they chased after the trio. ¡°There¡¯s a mountain pass ahead! Run there!¡± He Feng urgently pointed toward the front. He was extremely tense at the moment. If the beasts caught up with them, he might be able to save himself, but there was no way he could protect the siblings. As anxiety gripped his heart, a sudden change occurred. From the jungle ahead, the roar of machinery erupted. A super war vehicle burst out from the forest, blocking their escape route. On top of the vehicle, Xiao Lu was at the wheel, while Lin Xuyang stood triumphantly by the mounted Gatling gun, smirking at Chuchu. After all this effort, he had finally managed to get everyone else out of the way. Now, he could quietly kill this little refugee girl without arousing suspicion. Later, people would just think that this girl had died in the beast tide. This time, he was determined to prove to his father that if he set his mind to something, he could execute it flawlessly. ¡°It¡¯s him!¡± Qin Feng instantly recognized Lin Xuyang, and hatred flared in his heart. ¡°Brother! Team Leader! Someone has come to help us!¡± Chuchu, unaware of the truth, saw Lin Xuyang¡¯s war vehicle and was about to run toward it in joy. She thought that since they were all human, the newcomers would surely help them fight the fierce beasts. Lin Xuyang¡¯s lips curled into a sinister smile. He lifted the machine gun, aimed it at Chuchu, and pulled the trigger. But at that critical moment, Qin Feng swiftly darted forward, scooped up Chuchu, and rolled behind a large boulder. Lin Xuyang¡¯s bullets missed their mark. Qin Feng¡¯s skill left both Lin Xuyang and He Feng in shock. ¡°Damn it!¡± Lin Xuyang raged. ¡°I¡¯ll blow you all up!¡± He quickly returned to the driver¡¯s seat and pressed an electronic button. A mini-missile rose up, targeting the boulder where Chuchu was hiding. Xiao Lu¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°Young master, it¡¯s too close! We¡¯ll be in danger too!¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Lin Xuyang had lost his mind. Behind the boulder, Chuchu was in a daze. She couldn¡¯t understand why Lin Xuyang wanted to kill her. ¡°Chuchu, I¡¯m going to kill that bastard!¡± Qin Feng didn¡¯t have time to explain. He Feng was shocked. ¡°Qin Feng, don¡¯t act recklessly!¡± ¡°Team Leader He, take care of Chuchu for me!¡± After saying that, Qin Feng whispered something in Chuchu¡¯s ear. Chuchu¡¯s face turned pale, her eyes filled with disbelief. At that moment, Lin Xuyang pressed the button, and the mini-missile shot out. Simultaneously, Qin Feng leaped up and kicked the missile aside. The missile veered off course and exploded within the beast horde, instantly killing five or six Iron-Tooth Boars, shaking the entire forest. The terrified wild boars scattered in all directions. Lin Xuyang, He Feng, and the others were stunned. Realizing this, Lin Xuyang and Xiao Lu¡¯s faces turned pale. If Qin Feng was an Elementalist, they had no choice but to flee; there was no way they could fight him. ¡°Xiao Lu, run!¡± Lin Xuyang urged in panic. Without a word, Xiao Lu turned the vehicle around, ready to flee. Qin Feng sneered. ¡­ Chapter 40 - Intrigue And Deception Chapter 40 Intrigue And DeceptionQin Feng smirked coldly. Neither Lin¡¯s family nor he himself would spare Chuchu in the future, which made Qin Feng speed up and chase after Lin Xuyang. Meanwhile, several kilometers away, a pale-skinned middle-aged man was standing atop a tree, holding a pair of binoculars and watching Lin Xuyang¡¯s every move. This man was Bai Su, secretly tasked with protecting Lin Xuyang. ¡°Not good! He¡¯s a skilled fighter!¡± Seeing Qin Feng¡¯s abilities, Bai Su¡¯s face changed dramatically. He quickly shot a vine from his hand, wrapping it around a tree several meters away. Like Spider-Man, he swung from one tree to another, moving faster than any fourth-level gene warrior or beast. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Xuyang was in danger, and Bai Su had to reach him as soon as possible. On the other side, Lin Xuyang saw Qin Feng catching up, and terror gripped him. ¡°What¡¯s going on?! What the hell is this?!¡± The intel said that Qin Feng was an ordinary person. Yet, the power he displayed was at the level of an Elementalist! ¡°Accelerate! Shift to fifth gear! Quickly!¡± Lin Xuyang screamed. He might be losing it, but he wasn¡¯t stupid. But in just moments, Qin Feng caught up. His Blood Bone Blade appeared in a flash, and a burst of energy extended several feet from the blade. A brilliant flash of light lit up the area, cutting through the super tank with a single strike. The clean, mirror-smooth cut killed Xiao Lu instantly. Lin Xuyang leapt to the side, rolling off the vehicle. The tumble left him dizzy and disoriented, but seeing Qin Feng approaching sent him into a panic. He scrambled backward in fear. ¡°Don¡¯t! Don¡¯t come any closer! I wasn¡¯t trying to kill her, I just missed with my shot!¡± Lin Xuyang frantically pleaded. ¡°Lin Xuyang, you didn¡¯t expect this day to come, did you?¡± Qin Feng took one cold step forward after another, his eyes brimming with ice-cold resolve. ¡°We¡­ we know each other?¡± Lin Xuyang asked, confused. ¡°Of course we know each other. I¡¯m your enemy from a previous life!¡± Qin Feng laughed coldly, advancing further. Lin Xuyang¡¯s face paled, and suddenly he shouted toward Qin Feng¡¯s rear, ¡°Are you going to just watch me die without helping?¡± Suddenly, an unexpected twist occurred. He Feng, who had been watching the fight from the sidelines, suddenly attacked, aiming a deadly claw strike at Chuchu¡¯s neck. He Feng was, shockingly, a co-conspirator of Lin Xuyang, intending to capture Chuchu to use her as a bargaining chip. However, Chuchu, as if expecting the attack, sidestepped the claw strike. She delivered a powerful kick, unleashing strength beyond a normal Elementalist, sending He Feng flying. The sudden turn of events caught both Lin Xuyang and He Feng off guard. Her strength completely surpassed what a typical Elementalist could muster. Even if they worked together, they stood no chance against her. With a sharp click, Chuchu drew her pistol and chambered a round, aiming it directly at He Feng¡¯s forehead. She demanded furiously, ¡°Why? Why did you deceive me?!¡± The young girl was shaken, unable to believe what was happening in front of her. If it weren¡¯t for Qin Feng¡¯s earlier warning to always be on guard against He Feng, she might have already fallen into his trap. He Feng sighed bitterly, ¡°I underestimated you, Chuchu. You¡¯re not an ordinary person. Go ahead, do it. Kill me.¡± He closed his eyes, exhaling slowly as if resigned to his fate. ¡°Why did you do this?¡± Chuchu¡¯s hands trembled, her voice laced with sorrow. She had never killed anyone before, and she found it hard to kill someone who had always treated her so kindly. ¡°There¡¯s no reason,¡± He Feng said painfully. ¡°I need money to save my daughter¡­ she¡¯s so young, but heaven cursed her with this grave illness. It¡¯s my own incompetence, not anyone else¡¯s fault. Just end it.¡± Chuchu¡¯s heart softened, and slowly, she lowered her gun. But at that very moment, He Feng¡¯s eyes flashed with malice. He launched a sneak attack, swinging his blade toward her head. Yet, Chuchu¡¯s innate combat instincts kicked in. She evaded the strike with ease, and with a swift movement, she raised her gun and fired, hitting He Feng right between the eyes. He Feng¡¯s eyes widened in terror as he collapsed slowly to the ground, dead. Even in his final moments, he never imagined that Chuchu would act so quickly. ¡­ Chapter 41 - Killing An Elementalist Chapter 41 Killing An ElementalistOn the other side, seeing He Feng¡¯s death, Lin Xuyang fell into utter despair. His last shred of hope was gone. ¡°Lin Xuyang, now it¡¯s your turn!¡± Qin Feng sneered coldly. ¡°No! Don¡¯t kill me!¡± Lin Xuyang desperately backed away. ¡°Do not harm the Second Young Master!¡± A loud roar echoed through the jungle. ¡°Chief Bai!¡± Lin Xuyang¡¯s face lit up with joy. As the roar subsided, countless wooden spikes erupted from the ground, shooting toward Qin Feng. In the air, an army of green vines surged forward like wild pythons, aiming to entangle Qin Feng. ¡°I¡¯ve been waiting for you!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s figure blurred as the Windshadow Boots activated, instantly propelling his speed to the level of a two-star Elementalist. Hundreds of afterimages of Qin Feng filled the air, as countless arcs of blade light crisscrossed. Lin Xuyang was stunned; he couldn¡¯t even follow Qin Feng¡¯s movements. This was Qin Feng¡¯s true power. Previously, he had deliberately hidden his strength to lure Bai Su into action. In the blink of an eye, fragments of vines and splinters of wood flew everywhere. Suddenly, a rain of blood splattered, with a few warm drops landing on Lin Xuyang¡¯s face. He looked up in horror. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A spherical object fell from the sky, landing right at his feet, kicking up a small cloud of dust. Lin Xuyang¡¯s eyes widened in terror as he lowered his gaze. ¡°Chief Bai!¡± The object was none other than Bai Su¡¯s head. In just a few seconds, without even having the chance to show himself, Bai Su had been beheaded by Qin Feng. Bai Su was a mid-level one-star Elementalist. To kill him so swiftly, only a two-star Elementalist could have done it. In the next moment, Qin Feng¡¯s graceful figure landed before Lin Xuyang. Lin Xuyang retreated in sheer terror. His whole body shook, and even his teeth chattered. The boy standing in front of him was too terrifying. It was a fear that came from the very depths of his soul! ¡°Could you¡­ could you not kill me?¡± Lin Xuyang pleaded in a trembling voice. ¡°You must die,¡± Qin Feng replied, his voice devoid of any emotion. ¡°Do you know who I am?! I¡¯m the Second Young Master of the Lin family! If you kill me, the Lin family will eventually find out. Then you¡¯ll die! Your sister will die too!¡± Lin Xuyang screamed hysterically, making one last attempt to bargain for his life. A smirk curled the corners of Qin Feng¡¯s lips, his smile cold and menacing. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. After you¡¯re dead, the Lin family is next. They¡¯ll all join you soon enough.¡± ¡°What?!¡± Lin Xuyang was horrified. The long blade hummed. With a flash of blade light, a head flew into the sky. Lin Xuyang¡¯s mind whirled in confusion. He suddenly felt like he was floating, the world spinning around him. In the next second, he hit the ground. Looking ahead, he saw a headless body standing there. As the realization dawned, despair filled his eyes, and slowly, the light in them faded away. At that moment, the world became eerily quiet, with only the thick scent of blood hanging in the air. Qin Feng silently looked at Lin Xuyang¡¯s lifeless body, exhaling a sigh of relief. Lin Xuyang was dead. Chu Chu¡¯s crisis was finally resolved. However, this also meant he was now fully at odds with the Lin family. Afterward, Qin Feng began cleaning up the battlefield. He collected Lin Xuyang, Bai Su, Xiao Lu¡¯s bodies, and the remains of the super tank, storing them all in his spatial ring. The ring¡¯s storage space was enormous, easily accommodating everything. As for the loot on their bodies, there wasn¡¯t time to search for it now. After finishing, Qin Feng walked over to Chuchu¡¯s side. The little girl shifted her gaze from He Feng¡¯s body and looked up at him. ¡°Brother!¡± She gently embraced Qin Feng, burying her head in his chest, tears welling in the corners of her eyes. ¡°Little girl, today¡¯s events serve as a lesson. From now on, don¡¯t trust others so easily.¡± Qin Feng stroked her head affectionately. ¡°Mmm,¡± she responded softly, hugging Qin Feng even tighter. This event had left a deep mark on her heart. Growing up would inevitably involve many such experiences. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We shouldn¡¯t stay here any longer.¡± Qin Feng collected He Feng¡¯s body. Then, he dragged over a few nearby Ironfang Boars¡¯ carcasses, tossing them at the battle site. The strong stench of blood from these beasts would attract other creatures to feast, covering up the traces of their presence. Once everything was set, the siblings quickly left the scene¡­ Chapter 42 - Confusing Text Messages Chapter 42 Confusing Text MessagesAn hour later, the siblings navigated through the forest. The journey had been smooth, and they hadn¡¯t encountered any fierce or demonic beasts. ¡°Chuchu, how far are we from the defense zone S-22?¡± ¡°Brother, we¡¯re still 30 kilometers away. At our speed, we¡¯ll arrive in about an hour.¡± Chuchu replied, checking the electronic map on her phone, which was exclusively available to citizens. This was one of the perks of being a citizen. ¡°Brother, why did Lin Xuyang want to kill me?¡± she asked, after putting her phone away. She had recovered and was now trying to piece together the reasons behind everything. ¡°Do you remember the phone you picked up earlier? It belonged to Lin Xuyang. His desire to kill you is likely related to a text message on that phone,¡± Qin Feng said, analyzing the situation. ¡°A text message?¡± Chuchu thought back. ¡°The one that said: ¡®Three days later, at midnight, meet at Luo Hua Mountain for the trade¡¯?¡± Qin Feng nodded slightly. ¡°That¡¯s probably it.¡± ¡°But the message didn¡¯t seem out of the ordinary,¡± Chuchu was still confused. ¡°If it were just a normal message, Lin Xuyang wouldn¡¯t have tried to kill you to silence you,¡± Qin Feng said as he turned to her. ¡°Do you remember who sent the message? That could be a key to uncovering the truth.¡± ¡°I think it was someone called Zhou-something-Tong, but I don¡¯t remember the middle character,¡± Chuchu tried to recall. ¡°Brother, am I too slow-witted?¡± she asked, feeling guilty. ¡°It¡¯s all right!¡± Qin Feng smiled, patting her head gently. ¡°You saw the message two days ago, and the deal is supposed to take place tomorrow night. Even if you can¡¯t remember, something significant will happen tomorrow. Otherwise, Lin Xuyang wouldn¡¯t have been in such a rush to act.¡± Chuchu¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°You¡¯re right, Brother. Tomorrow, we might find out the truth.¡± But soon, her face filled with worry. ¡°Brother, no matter what, we¡¯ve killed Lin Xuyang. The Lin family will eventually trace it back to us. What will we do then?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m about to break through to become an Elementalist. Once I become one, I¡¯ll get you promoted to citizen status. After that, unless they have solid evidence, the Lin family won¡¯t be able to touch us.¡± Chuchu¡¯s eyes sparkled with joy. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re about to become an Elementalist! That¡¯s amazing!¡± Qin Feng smiled. If it weren¡¯t for the fight with Lin Xuyang, he could have become an Elementalist even sooner. ¡°Little one, this is just a temporary solution. In the end, we must grow stronger and eliminate the Lin family to remove this threat for good!¡± ¡°Yes, Brother. I¡¯ll work hard too,¡± Chuchu promised, making up her mind to train in combat techniques and stop holding her brother back. At the very least, she wanted to learn how to protect herself. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Qin Feng urged. ¡°We need to get back to the defense zone as soon as possible.¡± The two siblings made their way toward the S-22 defense zone. An hour later, they arrived. Inside the defense zone, they encountered a few refugees from their group who had managed to escape. Including Qin Feng and Chuchu, there were now six of them in total, but the others remained missing, their fate unknown. In a military office within the defense zone, a young lieutenant was taking notes as he questioned the six survivors. Their accounts were consistent. They had been attacked by a group of Iron-Tooth Boars. The patrol captain had also sent a message confirming that He Feng, the squad leader, had called for help, saying they were under attack by the same creatures. By now, everything was clear. It was a typical encounter with ferocious beasts. ¡°All right, I understand the situation. You six can go and rest for now. We¡¯ll assign you new tasks later,¡± the lieutenant said, putting down his pen. ¡°Sir, I¡¯d like to see Captain Liu Yan. I have something important to report,¡± Qin Feng requested. ¡°If you have something to report, you can tell me,¡± the lieutenant replied, his tone indifferent. ¡°It¡¯s important, and I need to speak with Captain Liu in person.¡± The lieutenant frowned. ¡°Qin Feng, the military doesn¡¯t tolerate bypassing the chain of command. Even though you¡¯re not a soldier, you still have to follow military rules. At your rank, you don¡¯t have the qualifications to meet with the captain directly.¡± ¡°What rank qualifies someone to meet with Captain Liu?¡± ¡°You need to be at least a lieutenant or a citizen,¡± the lieutenant said arrogantly, clearly looking down on Qin Feng. This young refugee seemed to be overestimating himself, thinking he could meet with the captain. In this era, social status was everything. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°If being a citizen qualifies me, does this work?¡± Qin Feng took out his citizenship card. ¡°Can I meet Captain Liu now?¡± ¡°Huh? A citizenship card!¡± The lieutenant was stunned. The other refugees were equally shocked, staring at Qin Feng in disbelief. ¡°Let me see that,¡± the lieutenant said, taking the card. His eyes flashed with astonishment as he inspected it. Not only was it genuine, but it was also a rare level-four citizenship card. Becoming a level-four citizen required an immense amount of points, something even many genetic warriors couldn¡¯t achieve in their lifetime. To buy those points with money would require a fortune, far beyond the reach of ordinary wealthy individuals. The other way to earn such a card was to become a powerful master of the physical arts. If that were true, his talent would be terrifying, even surpassing that of the genius Lin Tianyang. The lieutenant found it hard to believe. Although the lieutenant himself was a citizen, he was only at level one, placing him lower in status than Qin Feng. With this in mind, the lieutenant returned the card, his attitude now much more respectful. ¡°Please, come with me. I¡¯ll take you to see the captain,¡± he said politely. ¡°Thank you!¡± Qin Feng pulled Chuchu along and followed the lieutenant. The other refugees could only watch in silence¡­ Chapter 43 - Liu Yan Is Ready to Fulfill Her Promise Chapter 43 Liu Yan Is Ready to Fulfill Her PromiseShortly after, the junior officer brought Qin Feng and Chuchu to the door of an office. ¡°Reporting, Commander! A level-four citizen wishes to see you, claiming there is an urgent matter that must be reported in person!¡± The officer stood at attention, saluting the door. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Come in!¡± A lazy voice came from within. With a soft creak, the door opened. The officer led Qin Feng inside. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Liu Yan instantly recognized Qin Feng, her eyes lighting up. Qin Feng smiled as well. At this moment, Liu Yan was wearing a perfectly fitted military uniform, her posture straight, exuding an aura of both authority and beauty, with a slim waist and a commanding presence. ¡°Why did you leave last time without saying goodbye?¡± Liu Yan then glanced at the junior officer. ¡°Lieutenant Wang, bring a cup of tea for this young man and the little girl.¡± ¡°Yes, Commander!¡± Lieutenant Wang cast Qin Feng a complicated look. Who would¡¯ve thought that this young man not only knew their commander but seemed quite familiar with her? ¡°Please, sit down!¡± Liu Yan smiled, inviting them. Her office was quite large, with a dedicated area for receiving guests, complete with a tea table and sofas. Once Qin Feng and Chuchu were seated, Liu Yan also walked over and sat across from them, crossing her long legs. ¡°Young man, I still need to thank you. Last time, following your advice, I managed to get an artifact with an 86% power amplification. Next time you go to the Yuanqi Pavilion, remember to call me along,¡± Liu Yan said, her face showing her excitement. Qin Feng smiled and said, ¡°That was just luck. Once or twice might work, but going too often won¡¯t. Actually, I came today to ask for your help.¡± ¡°What do you need? Just say it.¡± ¡°I need a place to stay at your residence for the night.¡± Just as Lieutenant Wang was bringing the tea, he heard these words and was so startled that he nearly spilled the boiling water. His face twitched from the shock. ¡°Stay overnight?¡± Liu Yan blushed slightly, as if she recalled something. ¡°Why did you leave without a word last time?¡± Last time, Qin Feng¡¯s abrupt departure had left her somewhat disappointed. ¡°I had urgent matters to attend to at the time, so I had to leave. But now, I¡¯m here. It¡¯s not too late, is it?¡± ¡°Not at all!¡± Liu Yan¡¯s cheeks reddened as she chuckled softly. ¡°I, Liu Yan, always keep my promises. If I said I¡¯d do something, I¡¯ll do it. You can stay at my place tonight.¡± Lieutenant Wang almost dropped the teacup again, barely managing to steady it before more water spilled. In his mind, Commander Liu was a goddess, unreachable and untouchable. Yet, here she was agreeing to let this kid stay the night? For a moment, Lieutenant Wang started questioning his whole worldview. ¡°My sister will need to stay at your place, too,¡± Qin Feng added, glancing at Chuchu. ¡°This¡­¡± Liu Yan hesitated. ¡°Is that¡­ appropriate?¡± Her concern was less about space and more about how Qin Feng intended to have any ¡°meaningful¡± interaction with her if his sister was around. ¡°Uh, are there not enough rooms at your place?¡± Qin Feng asked, scratching his head. ¡°There are enough rooms, but if it¡¯s just the two of us, having your sister there might be¡­ inconvenient,¡± Liu Yan sipped her tea, smiling without explaining further. Lieutenant Wang, overhearing this, felt a surge of jealousy. He could hear that Liu Yan was implying something deeper. Qin Feng, however, suddenly understood. Liu Yan had misunderstood his intentions. ¡°Sister Yan, I meant to borrow your place to cultivate for the night. I¡¯m on the verge of a breakthrough.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s no problem.¡± Liu Yan put down her cup, still smiling, thinking to herself that this must be an excuse Qin Feng came up with to hide his shyness. However, it was a rather poor one. Cultivation breakthroughs typically took time and peace. Some people spent days, weeks, or even years in seclusion to advance, not just a single night. At least, Liu Yan had never heard of such a thing happening so quickly. What she didn¡¯t know was that Qin Feng, with his extraordinary talent, truly only needed one night to break through. ¡°All right, I¡¯ll have Lieutenant Wang take you over. I¡¯m a bit busy right now, but I¡¯ll join you later,¡± Liu Yan said, tossing her dormitory keys to Lieutenant Wang. ¡°Lieutenant Wang, take them to the dorm.¡± ¡°Yes, Commander!¡± Wang responded, eager to follow orders. ¡°Come with me, please!¡± After Qin Feng and his sister left, Liu Yan returned to her desk and pressed a button on her communicator. ¡°Xiao Yan, come to my office!¡± ¡°Yes, Commander!¡± A minute later, a petite and pretty female officer walked into the room. ¡°Xiao Yan, I need you to go to the city and buy me a few sets of school uniforms,¡± Liu Yan ordered directly. ¡°Huh¡­? Yes, Commander!¡± Xiao Yan saluted. ¡°Do you know my size?¡± ¡°Yes! You¡¯re 171 centimeters tall, wear an F-cup, and have a 63 cm waist. Your leg length is¡ª¡± ¡°All right, all right! That¡¯s enough. Just go,¡± Liu Yan interrupted, slightly embarrassed. ¡°But Commander, your figure is so perfect, I doubt we can find school uniforms that fit. Most student outfits are rather plain,¡± Xiao Yan said, hesitating. ¡°Just do your best to find something suitable. Make sure it highlights my perfect figure,¡± Liu Yan replied. ¡°Yes, Commander. Understood.¡± Xiao Yan hurried off to complete her task. As she reached the door, Liu Yan suddenly called her back. ¡°Oh, and pick up a maid outfit for me, too.¡± ¡°Huh¡­?¡± Xiao Yan¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°Commander, what are you going to do with that?¡± ¡°Just get it. Don¡¯t ask too many questions!¡± Liu Yan snapped. Xiao Yan quickly ran out, her tongue poking out in mild fear. Watching Xiao Yan leave, Liu Yan let out a sly smile. She clearly remembered Qin Feng once mentioned he liked the innocent type. ¡­ Chapter 44 - Breakthrough Chapter 44 BreakthroughAfter officer Wang dropped Qin Feng and Chuchu off at their residence, he left. Now that Wang knew Qin Feng had a close relationship with the regiment commander, he naturally wouldn¡¯t assign Chuchu any further tasks. This was precisely the outcome Qin Feng desired. Liu Yan¡¯s residence was spacious, fully equipped with all sorts of amenities. There were bedrooms, bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, training room, and a gym¡ªeverything one could need. At this moment, in the gym, Chuchu was looking at the 3D simulated combat pod with excitement. ¡°Wow! Brother, this 3D combat pod is so cool!¡± Chuchu was examining it eagerly, unable to tear herself away. She had recently become more and more fascinated with combat. ¡°If you like it, go ahead and play!¡± Qin Feng petted her head dotingly. ¡°In a few days, I¡¯ll buy you one!¡± ¡°Hehe! Thank you, brother! I¡¯ll try this one out first!¡± Unable to wait, Chuchu quickly climbed into the combat pod. Qin Feng chuckled and headed towards the training room. He needed to seize the time to break through to Elementalist. Lin Xuyang¡¯s death wouldn¡¯t stay hidden for long. The Lin family would soon trace it back to Chuchu. So, he had to break through to Elementalist as quickly as possible and promote Chuchu to a full citizen. He had considered leaving with Chuchu right after killing Lin Xuyang. However, that would make Chuchu guilty of violating military regulations. He was a citizen, free to leave whenever he wanted. But Chuchu was still a refugee and didn¡¯t have that right. Leaving rashly would make them enemies of the government, which would give the Lin family a chance to go after them. A moment later, Qin Feng entered the training chamber, closed the alloy door, and began his closed-door cultivation. During the session, the powers of the ice, wind, fire, and lightning elements simultaneously surged into his body, quickly condensing the divine seals of all four elements¡­ Before he knew it, it was already evening. The patrol teams were returning one by one. The jungle at night was the most dangerous. Many ferocious beasts and monsters roamed the wilderness after dark, so patrol members had to return to the defense zone before nightfall. At this moment, in the regiment commander¡¯s office, Liu Yan had her long legs crossed as she looked at a report. ¡°Qin Feng, 17 years old, a refugee? Ha! The refugee department really isn¡¯t efficient.¡± Liu Yan sighed in exasperation and casually set the report aside. Just earlier, the deputy had reported that Qin Feng was actually a Level Four citizen, not a refugee. It seemed that the refugee department hadn¡¯t updated its records in time. This kind of thing had happened many times before, so she wasn¡¯t surprised. ¡°A 17-year-old Level Four citizen? Could it be that this guy has already reached the peak of the Body Strengthening Stage?¡± Liu Yan lightly bit the tip of her pen, the gleam in her eyes growing brighter. She had already noticed that Qin Feng was a Body Strengthening Stage expert but couldn¡¯t gauge his exact level. Now, upon closer thought, Qin Feng was almost certainly at the pinnacle of Body Strengthening. In all of Yunyang Base City, there was only one other like that¡ªYunyang¡¯s city lord, renowned throughout the region. The City Lord of Yunyang was the youngest city lord in the Southern Alliance and one of the most promising. His cultivation talent was among the top across the entire alliance. Although Yunyang City was only a medium-sized base city, the fame of its lord was so great that it almost rivaled the lords of the larger base cities. Liu Yan felt excited. Liu Yan licked her rosy lips with her pink tongue. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The phone on her desk rang. Liu Yan pressed the speaker button. ¡°Regiment commander, the City Lord is calling! Should I patch him through to you?¡± ¡°Put him through!¡± ¡°Yes, ma¡¯am!¡± A few seconds later, a man¡¯s voice came from the other end of the line. It was the City Lord of Yunyang¡ªShangguan Yunyang. ¡°Commander Liu, not too busy lately, are you?¡± Shangguan Yunyang¡¯s tone was polite. ¡°Lord City Master, did my old man ask you to call?¡± Liu Yan¡¯s tone was tinged with impatience. ¡°Ah¡­ Miss Liu, Elder Liu is just worried about you. He asked when you¡¯re planning to return,¡± Shangguan Yunyang replied, sounding a bit helpless. Elder Liu was an elder of the Southern Alliance and also his superior. He had no choice but to listen. ¡°I¡¯m currently gaining experience in the field. It¡¯ll be a while before I return,¡± Liu Yan casually brushed him off. ¡°Elder Liu said that if you don¡¯t return soon, he¡¯ll send someone to drag you back!¡± ¡°That old man¡­ he¡¯s so annoying! Got it!¡± After hanging up, Liu Yan crossed her legs and drummed her fingers lightly on the desk, pondering how to deal with her old man. Without a doubt, her father was pressuring her to go home for an arranged marriage. Her dad had been going on about how she was almost becoming a ¡°leftover woman¡± and was always in a panic over it. But she didn¡¯t like any of the second-generation government officials her dad introduced. They were all useless but full of arrogance. The whole situation had caused a lot of friction between her and her father. To avoid his nagging, she left the alliance headquarters and came to this remote place, Yunyang City, where she took up the post of a small district commander. Still, she enjoyed the job and had made a name for herself. She had no desire to go back now. But her father was getting anxious and had stopped sending her allowance. She had no choice but to earn her own money to buy Elemental Equipments and cultivation resources. Thinking about this made Liu Yan feel irritable. Having a father obsessed with marrying off his daughter was truly a headache. Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door. ¡°Reporting to the commander! Officer Xiao Yan reporting!¡± ¡°Come in!¡± The door opened, and Deputy Officer Xiao Yan entered, carrying a large shopping bag. ¡°Commander, mission accomplished!¡± Xiao Yan respectfully placed the shopping bag on the desk. ¡°Why did it take you so long?¡± Xiao Yan smiled wryly. ¡°Commander, your figure is too stunning. I had to visit more than ten shops to find suitable outfits. My legs are about to give out!¡± Liu Yan glanced through the bag and saw three sets of school uniforms and one maid outfit. She nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Well done! You can go back to your duties.¡± ¡°Yes, Commander!¡± After Xiao Yan left, Liu Yan gazed at the outfits, her eyes glimmering with an idea. Her father had always dreamed of such a son-in-law. If that happened, he would stop forcing her into blind dates. With that thought, a mischievous smile appeared on Liu Yan¡¯s lips. It looked like she might have to make a few sacrifices tonight¡­ Chapter 45 - Fully Displaying One’s Capabilities Chapter 45 Fully Displaying One¡¯s CapabilitiesAfter finishing her work, Liu Yan returned to her dorm carrying a shopping bag, unaware of the excitement brewing in the local network of S-22 Defense Zone. As a military department, combat training was essential, and the S-22 Defense Zone had hundreds of 3D combat pods connected to the same local network. At this moment, in the combat section of the network, hundreds of genetic warriors and officers were watching a fierce battle unfold in a virtual arena. On one side was a cute little girl around thirteen or fourteen years old¡ªChuchu. On the other side were three tall and muscular genetic warriors. Astonishingly, Chuchu, wielding dual swords, was holding her ground against all three of them, forcing them into a retreat. The spectators were stunned. ¡°My god! This little girl is amazing!¡± ¡°Yeah! It¡¯s only been half an hour, and her strength has already increased! This is insane!¡± From a corner, a middle-aged man with a dignified demeanor observed Chuchu with great interest. This was Wang Jianlai, the deputy commander of the S-22 Defense Zone, a late-stage one-star Earth Elementalist. The more Wang Jianlai watched, the more he liked what he saw. ¡°This girl is definitely a combat genius!¡± Wang Jianlai said to the officers beside him. ¡°Do any of you know what department she¡¯s from? Transfer her under my command! I want her!¡± ¡°Uh¡­ Deputy Commander, we don¡¯t know who she is¡­¡± The officers looked confused. One officer guessed, ¡°Sir, given her young age, she might not meet the department¡¯s recruitment standards. Could she be a refugee?¡± At this, the officers scoffed. ¡°Lieutenant Chen, have you lost your mind? How could a refugee have such combat skills?¡± ¡°Exactly! With her combat ability, she must have been trained by a prestigious family or large organization. There¡¯s no way she¡¯s a refugee.¡± Wang Jianlai nodded, agreeing that the idea was far-fetched. ¡°Lieutenant Chen!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°Find out which 3D combat pod this girl is using.¡± Hearing this, the officers¡¯ eyes lit up. ¡°Right! Once we figure out which pod she¡¯s using, we¡¯ll know which department she¡¯s from!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! I¡¯ll handle it right away!¡± Lieutenant Chen saluted and quickly logged off. Meanwhile, the battle in the arena took a sudden turn. Chuchu¡¯s figure flashed as her dual swords crisscrossed. In an instant, the heads of two genetic warriors were severed, and the third was cut in half at the waist. ¡°Wow! A triple kill!¡± ¡°So scary!¡± The surrounding crowd erupted in exclamations. ¡°Excellent!¡± Wang Jianlai¡¯s eyes gleamed with excitement. This little girl was exactly his type¡ªher combat power was unmatched even by many in the camp. The officers exchanged looks of shock. They felt a mixture of awe and fear toward Chuchu. Under pure combat mode, none of them could reach her level of skill. Soon, the bodies on the platform disappeared. ¡°Anyone else want to challenge me?¡± Chuchu called out to the crowd below. She was becoming more and more addicted to combat, her entire being filled with excitement. After a full afternoon of continuous fighting, her combat skills had improved dramatically. ¡°Anyone?¡± Chuchu asked again, but no one dared to step forward. The last scene had everyone too shaken. Just then, the three warriors Chuchu had just defeated reappeared on the platform. In the virtual arena, participants could revive after death by re-entering the system. The three men looked at Chuchu with complicated expressions. It was embarrassing enough for them¡ªtall, muscular men¡ª to lose to a thirteen-year-old girl. ¡°Hey, little girl, how about we switch to a different mode?¡± One of the warriors, with a scar on his face, was clearly not willing to admit defeat. Known for his reputation among the soldiers, he wanted a rematch to save face. ¡°What mode?¡± Chuchu asked, unconcerned. ¡°Full real-strength mode!¡± The scarred warrior sneered. ¡°Afraid you won¡¯t dare?¡± Hearing this, many in the crowd gave him odd looks. Scarface was playing dirty. ¡°This Scarface is still as shameless as ever,¡± Wang Jianlai chuckled. ¡°Yeah, in full real-strength mode, personal strength plays a huge role. It¡¯s not just about combat skills anymore.¡± ¡°That little girl is only thirteen or fourteen¡ªher strength can¡¯t be that high. Scarface is clearly trying to exploit his advantage.¡± The officers shook their heads at Scarface¡¯s tactics. ¡°Afraid?¡± Scarface taunted. ¡°If you¡¯re scared, you can step down.¡± Chuchu scoffed. ¡°It¡¯s not that I¡¯m afraid. I¡¯m just worried that in full real-strength mode, you¡¯ll die even more miserably.¡± Chuchu wasn¡¯t bluffing¡ªher combat power was around 200 points, far exceeding the average fourth-level warrior. In pure combat skill mode, her strength had been suppressed. ¡°Stop joking!¡± Scarface sneered. ¡°Big talk won¡¯t save you. Let¡¯s start the match!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do it!¡± sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The mode was quickly switched, and both disappeared from the platform. ¡°No way! That little girl really accepted the challenge?¡± ¡°Yeah, in the face of overwhelming strength, combat skills won¡¯t make much of a difference. She¡¯s bound to lose this time.¡± The crowd buzzed with discussion. ¡°Beep! Reminder to all combatants: the arena has switched to full real-strength mode!¡± With the announcement, Chuchu and Scarface reappeared on the platform, but their parameters were no longer the same. Scarface was confident that his strength was much higher than Chuchu¡¯s, giving him a huge advantage. ¡°Little girl, you go first. I don¡¯t want people saying I¡¯m bullying you!¡± Scarface said, pretending to be generous. The crowd snickered at his hypocrisy. ¡°Uncle, are you sure you want me to go first?¡± Chuchu smiled playfully. ¡°If I go first, you might not even have a chance to react.¡± Scarface rolled his eyes. ¡°Little girl, you talk too much! Uncle¡¯s standing right here. Go ahead!¡± ¡°All right!¡± As soon as Chuchu finished speaking, she attacked. Her 199 combat power exploded. Combining her genius-level combat talent¡ª Her figure became a blur. Her dual swords flashed. Scarface didn¡¯t even have time to react before he was cut into pieces, his head flying into the air. As his head spun midair, his consciousness was still intact. ¡°Damn it!¡± he muttered bitterly before his body vanished. ¡°Holy crap!¡± The crowd was dumbfounded. ¡­ Chapter 46 - A Hotshot Genius Chapter 46 A Hotshot Genius¡°Awesome! This is insane!¡± ¡°Oh my god! That little girl¡¯s combat power index actually surpasses a Level-4 warrior!¡± ¡°Freak! Such a freak!¡± The surrounding warriors were utterly shocked. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Great! Great! Haha!! Our S-22 defense zone has produced such a genius! This little girl¡ªI¡¯ve got to have her in my squad!¡± Wang Jianlai was incredibly excited. Having a talent like this under his command would bring him tremendous prestige. At that moment, a shimmering figure appeared beside him as Lieutenant Chen came back online. ¡°Deputy Commander, I¡¯ve found out which combat pod that little girl is using.¡± ¡°Which one?¡± ¡°Pod No. 1!¡± ¡°Wha¡­ what?!,¡± Wang Jianlai¡¯s expression changed dramatically, ¡°Are you sure you didn¡¯t make a mistake?¡± ¡°No mistake! It¡¯s definitely Pod No. 1,¡± Lieutenant Chen affirmed. ¡°So, this little girl belongs to the Commander¡­ what a pity, such a great talent!¡± Wang Jianlai felt deeply regretful. In the entire S-22 defense zone, the person Wang Jianlai feared the most was Liu Yan. How could he dare to snatch someone under her command? While the 3D combat area was buzzing with excitement, Liu Yan had just returned to her residence. As she entered the living room, she didn¡¯t see Qin Feng or Chuchu, which struck her as odd. With a bit of doubt, Liu Yan went to the gym and found Chuchu. The little girl was lying inside the 3D combat pod, fully immersed in the virtual world, enjoying herself. Chuchu didn¡¯t notice Liu Yan¡¯s arrival. Liu Yan was surprised as well. Without drawing attention to herself, Liu Yan quietly activated the secondary pod and entered the combat space. Liu Yan¡¯s 3D combat pod was the finest in the entire military district. It had one main and two secondary chambers, allowing three people to enter the network at the same time or fight against each other. A minute later, she successfully logged in. As soon as Liu Yan entered the virtual combat space, she witnessed an unbelievable battle taking place in the arena. A ridiculously cute little girl was fighting against twenty opponents, and she was beating twenty genetic soldiers so badly that they were howling in pain. In the blink of an eye, three or four more soldiers had fallen under Chuchu¡¯s dual swords. Cheers erupted from the crowd. Liu Yan was dumbfounded. ¡°Hey! Commander, you¡¯re here!¡± came Wang Jianlai¡¯s voice from behind Liu Yan. ¡°Oh! Vice Commander Wang, you¡¯re here too!¡± Liu Yan pretended to remain calm. ¡°Commander, where did you find such an amazing little girl? If only I had someone like her in my squad.¡± Wang Jianlai¡¯s face was filled with envy. Liu Yan smiled. She knew Wang Jianlai had misunderstood. But she couldn¡¯t help feeling excited. ¡°Commander, you already have so many talented people. Could you possibly let me have this little girl?¡± Wang Jianlai asked with a flattering smile. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it!¡± ¡°Sigh! I knew you¡¯d say that!¡± Wang Jianlai replied with a bitter expression. He was just asking out of curiosity, knowing full well that if he were in her shoes, he wouldn¡¯t give away such a valuable talent either. ¡°Commander, this little girl not only has incredible combat talent but also possesses immense power herself. Her overall strength is only slightly below that of a one-star elementalist.¡± ¡°If we equipped her with top-tier mecha, she could probably match a low-level one-star elementalist.¡± Wang Jianlai was full of praise for Chuchu. ¡°She¡¯s that strong?!¡± Liu Yan was astonished. ¡°Uh, Commander, didn¡¯t you know?¡± Wang Jianlai was puzzled. ¡°Haha! Of course, I knew!¡± Liu Yan quickly covered up her surprise. Then she turned her attention back to the arena, growing more and more shocked as she watched. With her extensive knowledge as a member of a major family, Liu Yan could tell that Chuchu hadn¡¯t been involved in combat for long. Yet, this little girl had such an astonishing combat talent that she was improving every second. In a flash, seven or eight more warriors fell under her swords. ¡°This girl is incredible!¡± Liu Yan couldn¡¯t help but admire her. ¡°Wait a minute¡­¡± Liu Yan suddenly thought of something, and as she looked at Chuchu, her gaze sparkled as if she had just discovered a priceless treasure. At that moment, Chuchu defeated the remaining soldiers, achieving total victory against twenty opponents! Cheers erupted from the crowd. Everyone was praising Chuchu. Chuchu¡¯s face lit up with joy, clearly proud of her achievement. ¡°I¡¯m a little tired today. I¡¯ll come play with you guys next time!¡± Chuchu said before logging off. Liu Yan quickly followed her out of the game. ¡­ Chapter 47 - Liu Yans Hobbies Chapter 47 Liu Yan¡¯s HobbiesA few minutes later, in the gym. Chuchu, drenched in sweat, stepped out of the combat pod and immediately saw Liu Yan smiling at her. That smile was radiant, with a faint fox-like charm hidden within it. The sight made Chuchu¡¯s scalp tingle. ¡°Commander, I used your combat pod. I hope you don¡¯t mind?¡± Chuchu asked, a little embarrassed. ¡°That¡¯s a small matter,¡± Liu Yan dismissed it casually. ¡°Chuchu, let me ask you, are you a Level-4 genetic warrior?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Chuchu replied. ¡°And what¡¯s your combat power index?¡± ¡°199!¡± ¡°Hiss~~!¡± Liu Yan inhaled sharply. ¡°That high?!¡± This girl was indeed no ordinary person. Instinctively, Liu Yan thought of Qin Feng. As that thought crossed her mind, Liu Yan¡¯s gaze towards Chuchu changed subtly. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s your brother?¡± At the mention of Qin Feng, thoughts of his tall, sturdy figure reignited a fire in Liu Yan¡¯s heart. She had already prepared her schoolgirl and maid outfits, just waiting for the evening to ¡°interact¡± with him. ¡°My brother¡¯s in seclusion.¡± ¡°Uh, he¡¯s really in seclusion?¡± Liu Yan was caught off guard. But no matter, once he finished, she¡¯d handle him. After all, he was right in her home¡ªhe wouldn¡¯t be able to escape. Liu Yan licked her lips. She had her sights set on Qin Feng, the ¡°fresh meat,¡± and wasn¡¯t letting go. However, she wasn¡¯t in too much of a hurry now, because something else had piqued her interest. ¡°Chuchu, let me ask you¡ªhow long have you been practicing combat?¡± ¡°Not long!¡± Chuchu answered truthfully. As expected! Liu Yan grew even more excited. She continued, ¡°Have you ever been on the Global Combat Network?¡± ¡°No! I haven¡¯t even registered an account yet!¡± ¡°That¡¯s perfect!¡± Liu Yan slapped her thigh in excitement. Chuchu blinked, confused. After calming down, Liu Yan eagerly said, ¡°Chuchu, let me take you to have some fun on the Global Combat Network.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Chuchu grew excited as well. ¡°What are we going to play?¡± The little girl had long wanted to enter the Global Combat Network. However, in this era, accessing the internet required a network access card. Chuchu didn¡¯t have one, but Liu Yan did! ¡°We¡¯re going to gamble-fight! Since you¡¯ve never been on the Combat Network, your record is 0. Many people will underestimate you. This will be a perfect chance to win a lot of money!¡± The moment gambling was mentioned, Liu Yan¡¯s excitement was palpable¡ªit was one of her favorite hobbies. One major reason she had her eyes on Qin Feng was that he had incredible luck with gambling. At the Yuanqi Pavilion, he had opened two sets of 100% amplified premium weapons in a row and even helped her get one with 86% amplification. She dreamed of finding a boyfriend with such amazing luck to keep by her side, ensuring her gambling fortunes would be endless. The mere thought excited her. ¡°You can earn money from combat gambling?¡± Chuchu asked curiously. ¡°Of course! I¡¯ll help you register an account, find someone to set up a betting match, and provide you with the capital. Afterward, we¡¯ll split the winnings¡ªlet¡¯s say, sixty-forty, with you getting sixty percent!¡± Liu Yan proposed eagerly. The last time she went to the Yuanqi Pavilion, she had gambled away most of her money on weapons. This time, she wanted to win some back. ¡°Well¡­¡± Chuchu scratched her head, ¡°I think I should ask my brother first.¡± ¡°Your brother¡¯s in seclusion; we can¡¯t disturb him. Don¡¯t you want to make money? With your current strength, paired with top-tier mecha, your overall power could rival a one-star elementalist.¡± ¡°I could rival a one-star elementalist?¡± Chuchu¡¯s eyes lit up with joy. ¡°Really?¡± She had always dreamed of becoming as powerful as a one-star elementalist. ¡°Of course! But you¡¯ll need a top-tier mecha, and even the cheapest one will cost at least thirty to fifty million credits. If you gamble-fight, you could earn that much quickly.¡± ¡°That much money?!¡± Chuchu was tempted. ¡°All right, I¡¯ll go with you!¡± ¡°Hehe! Now that¡¯s the spirit!¡± Liu Yan was over the moon. She immediately activated the network and took Chuchu into the Global Combat Network. Fifteen minutes later, in the Southern Alliance Zone of the Global Combat Network. Liu Yan and Chuchu appeared in the virtual combat plaza. Chuchu marveled at the statues, fountains, and the crowd bustling around. As humanity had advanced, virtual network technology had become increasingly sophisticated, making this digital world look incredibly realistic. In this power-driven world, online combat had become the most popular form of entertainment, and many combat stars had emerged from it, garnering immense fan followings. ¡°Sister Yan, where are we going?¡± Chuchu asked, now quite familiar with Liu Yan. ¡°We¡¯re heading to the Pure Combat Zone! Pure combat mode relies solely on skill, making it more balanced, so it¡¯s a great place for gambling fights. Lots of money to be made there!¡± The thought of betting had Liu Yan pumped. Fifteen minutes later, in the Pure Combat Zone, at the Information Hall. A large crowd was gathered around the announcement screen, reading the updates. Chuchu joined in to take a look, while Liu Yan busily set up a gambling match announcement. Moments later, an announcement popped up on the gambling board: Announcement: Newcomer ¡®Yunyang Xiao Chuchu¡¯ has issued a gambling fight with a 10 million-Tong coins wager, already deposited with the platform. The battle will take place in Room A019! The announcement included a photo of the challenger¡ªa cute little girl, none other than Chuchu. Her combat account name was Yunyang Xiao Chuchu. Next to the photo, more information was displayed: Yunyang Xiao Chuchu, Gender: Female, Age: 13, Previous Combat Record: None. The announcement caused quite a stir. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Damn! A 13-year-old girl has the guts to do this?!¡± ¡°Yeah! No combat history, and she¡¯s betting ten million. Talk about being young and rich!¡± ¡°Haha!! That¡¯s the joy of being loaded! You poor folks wouldn¡¯t understand!¡± ¡°Who cares about her fun! I¡¯m betting on this for sure!¡± ¡°Haha! Me too! This little girl¡¯s an easy target!¡± The crowd grew excited, with many eagerly signing up for the match. Liu Yan snickered to herself. All these people assumed Chuchu was a pushover. Soon enough, they¡¯d be the ones crying. To be fair, it wasn¡¯t unreasonable for them to think that way. These seasoned veterans had decades of experience. Facing a 13-year-old girl would be a piece of cake¡ªor so they thought. ¡­ Chapter 48 - Money Is Rolling In Chapter 48 Money Is Rolling In¡°Sister Yan, isn¡¯t 10 million a bit too much? What if I lose¡­?¡± Chuchu felt a bit nervous, staring at the staggering bet. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid! Even if you lose, it¡¯s not your fault. Let¡¯s go!¡± Liu Yan was brimming with confidence in Chuchu. Before long, they entered Room A019. The room was already packed with onlookers. At that moment, everyone was enviously eyeing the ten people standing within the spotlight ahead. In each gambling match, only ten participants could challenge at most. If more than ten signed up, the first ten to register would be selected in order. ¡°These ten guys are really lucky!¡± ¡°Yeah! I just hesitated for a second and missed my chance.¡± Many in the crowd expressed their regrets. They all wanted a piece of Chuchu, the ¡°fat sheep,¡± but luck wasn¡¯t on their side. At this point, the lucky ten were all looking at Chuchu with fawning smiles. ¡°Little sister, quickly pick one of us for a match!¡± ¡°Choose me! I¡¯m really weak!¡± ¡°Little sister, pick me! I¡¯m super easy to beat¡ªone punch and I¡¯m down!¡± They started to humble themselves, afraid they wouldn¡¯t be chosen by Chuchu, losing their chance at the 10 million. The surrounding crowd looked on with disdain. These guys were shameless. ¡°Sister Yan, who should I pick?¡± Chuchu was a little at a loss, as this was her first gambling duel. ¡°Hehe! Only kids make choices¡ªwe¡¯ll take them all!¡± Liu Yan said, smirking, then turned to the group, ¡°My sister is willing to duel with all ten of you. If you¡¯re not confident, we can follow the agreement mode. Do you agree?¡± The crowd gasped. ¡°Damn! Is this woman insane?¡± ¡°I think she is! Not only is she making her sister duel ten times in a row, but she also wants to do it in agreement mode. She¡¯s not afraid of losing everything?¡± The crowd shook their heads. But the ten participants were thrilled, their eyes gleaming. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Agreed! We agree!¡± The so-called ¡°agreement mode¡± meant both parties had to fight once they¡¯d agreed. If someone backed out midway and didn¡¯t want to continue, they had to pay half of the bet as a penalty to the other party. ¡°Since you agree, then hand over the bet first!¡± Liu Yan continued to lure them. ¡°All right!¡± The ten of them handed their bets to the system for safekeeping, and the agreement was set. ¡°The money is in, you can make your choice now! Who do you want to fight first?¡± The ten eagerly pushed, unable to contain their excitement. ¡°Sister Yan, who should I choose?¡± Chuchu sought guidance. ¡°Pick him!¡± Liu Yan pointed to a cold-looking middle-aged man in the crowd. The crowd gasped again. ¡°Whoa! She picked Zhao Wudao first! What kind of strategy is this?¡± ¡°Yeah! Others usually pick the weakest first, but she chose the strongest. I don¡¯t get it.¡± Zhao Wudao had participated in 729 matches with a win rate of 91%. He was a true expert, ranked within the top 500 of the Southern Alliance. There was no one stronger than Zhao Wudao in the entire room. Before long, Zhao Wudao, with his cold expression, leaped onto the stage. ¡°Little girl, come up here!¡± Zhao Wudao drew out his exaggerated two-meter-long machete. ¡°Chuchu, take him down!¡± ¡°Mm~!¡± Chuchu also jumped onto the stage, holding dual swords. The moment she stepped onto the stage, she entered a focused state, becoming calm and confident. She seemed like someone born to fight. ¡°Little girl, make your move!¡± ¡°As you wish!¡± As soon as the words fell, Chuchu moved. A flash of light streaked across the stage as Chuchu instantly charged forward. Her footwork was unpredictable, with her left foot moving toward 6 o¡¯clock, her right foot at 8 o¡¯clock. Her steps continuously shifted, creating a perfect arc as she circled Zhao Wudao. Before Zhao Wudao could react, his body was sliced into seven or eight pieces, collapsing and dissipating into nothingness. It all happened too fast, leaving everyone stunned. ¡°Oh my god! Zhao Wudao lost?!¡± No one could believe their eyes. The system announcement echoed: This duel¡¯s winner is Yunyang Chuchu. 10 million has been transferred to her account. The announcement shocked the entire room! At this moment, everyone¡¯s gaze toward Chuchu was filled with fear. Especially the remaining nine who hadn¡¯t fought yet¡ªthey were on the verge of tears. ¡°This time, whoever wants to go next, come up yourself!¡± Chuchu eyed the nine participants. ¡°Ugh! I¡¯m not going! I want to quit!¡± ¡°Me too! I¡¯m out!¡± All nine retreated tearfully, none daring to step up. Going up would mean losing a million. System notification: Due to ¡°Melancholy Morning Glory¡± forcibly quitting the duel, a 5 million penalty has been transferred to your account! System notification: Due to ¡°Soaring Old Gun¡± forcibly quitting the duel, a 5 million penalty has been transferred to your account! System notification: Due to ¡°Flower Fairy¡± forcibly quitting the duel, a 5 million penalty has been transferred to your account! System notification: Due to¡­ Chuchu was overjoyed as she received nine consecutive system notifications. After the nine left dejectedly, the crowd exchanged glances before quietly exiting the room as well. But before they left, the way they looked at Chuchu had changed. They knew that a new rising star in combat had just been born in the Southern Alliance. Once everyone had left, Liu Yan closed the room¡¯s entrance and began to tally their earnings. ¡°Wow! Sister Yan, we earned 55 million!¡± Both Liu Yan and Chuchu were over the moon. Chuchu¡¯s heart was pounding. ¡­ Chapter 49 - Such a Perfect Man Chapter 49 Such a Perfect Man¡°Chuchu, let¡¯s make an even bigger move and raise the stakes!¡± ¡°Sure! How about we bet 20 million this time?¡± Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°NO~! NO~! 20 million is too little. We¡¯ve got 55 million now, plus everything I¡¯ve saved, it adds up to exactly 100 million! Let¡¯s bet the whole 100 million!¡± ¡°What?! 100 million?!¡± Chuchu thought she must have misheard. ¡°That¡¯s right! A whole 100 million! Hehe, if we¡¯re going to gamble, we might as well go big or not at all,¡± Liu Yan said, clearly getting caught up in the thrill of the game. ¡°Sister Yan, isn¡¯t that a bit too much? If you lose, you¡¯ll be left with nothing!¡± Chuchu was shocked and a bit concerned. ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? I¡¯ve never feared losing! It¡¯s settled!¡± Liu Yan, without hesitation, began posting the announcement. At the same time, the rankings of the Southern Alliance¡¯s online combat leaderboard subtly shifted. Zhao Wudao, previously ranked 497th, dropped to 498th. A newcomer by the name of ¡°Yunyang Xiaochu¡± quietly took the 497th spot. This ranking change caught the attention of a few people. When they checked Yunyang Xiaochu¡¯s profile, they were all shocked. Yunyang Xiaochu: 13 years old, female, combat history: 1 fight, win rate: 100%. Notable match: August 2019, defeated Zhao Wudao¡­ ¡°Oh my god! A 13-year-old girl, in her first match, beat the well-known Zhao Wudao. This girl is definitely a combat genius!¡± Chuchu¡¯s fame was starting to spread quietly across the online combat world. But her rank was still relatively low, so it didn¡¯t cause a huge stir yet. However, in the pure combat zone¡¯s information hall, a new announcement caused an uproar. Announcement: Newcomer ¡®Yunyang Xiaochu¡¯ has issued a duel with a bet of 100 million Tong coins, already deposited with the platform. Duel room A019¡­ ¡°My god! A 100-million-Tong coins bet!¡± ¡°A high-stakes gamble! This is insane!¡± ¡°What the hell? Is this girl out of her mind?¡± ¡°Yeah! She¡¯s only won one match and now thinks she¡¯s unbeatable, daring to bet so much.¡± The announcement only displayed the win rate from historical matches but didn¡¯t show the specific match details or ranking. So, most people were unaware of Chuchu¡¯s actual strength. However, a 100-million bet wasn¡¯t something just anyone could join casually. After some intense discussion, three participants finally signed up. These three were no slouches, with one of them ranked 269th. Reaching the top 300 in the Southern Alliance made someone a minor celebrity, with a decent fan base. Liu Yan accepted all the challenges. She was starting to act more and more like Chuchu¡¯s manager. This whole setup made Chuchu¡¯s room incredibly popular. At its peak, tens of thousands of people were watching, and some even started live streaming the event. The result? Chuchu won all three battles, netting a profit of 300 million. Her combat ranking also jumped to 269th. Now, Chuchu¡¯s name truly began to spread. Many people realized that a remarkable rising star had emerged in the Southern Alliance. And the buzz continued to grow. Back in the room, Liu Yan and Chuchu were grinning from ear to ear. After these few matches, they had earned a total of over 350 million Tong coins. The money came fast, and the thrill was intoxicating! ¡°Chuchu, you are amazing! You even beat Yuan Wenqiu! Honestly, I was so nervous just now,¡± Liu Yan said with a sigh of relief. Yuan Wenqiu was the fighter ranked 269th and had tens of thousands of fans. Chuchu battled him for over 30 rounds before finally winning, marking the longest fight she¡¯d had so far. Of course, Chuchu hadn¡¯t been in the combat world for long, and her potential for improvement was immense. ¡°Chuchu, I think your combat skills could get you into the top 200! You¡¯re so young and already so strong¡ªthere¡¯s no doubt you¡¯ll be the number one in the Southern Alliance someday!¡± Liu Yan couldn¡¯t hide her excitement. ¡°Am I really that good?¡± Chuchu asked, a bit unsure of herself. ¡°Of course!¡± Liu Yan affirmed without hesitation. ¡°But my brother says my combat technique has a lot of flaws, and that my skills are just average.¡± ¡°What?!¡± Liu Yan was stunned. ¡°You call this average? Is your brother an expert in combat?¡± ¡°Of course! Most of my techniques were taught by him. He¡¯s incredibly strong. My brother said that with my current skills, I wouldn¡¯t last a single round against him.¡± Whenever Chuchu talked about Qin Feng, her face lit up with admiration. Since Qin Feng discovered her talent for combat, he¡¯d been giving her pointers whenever he had the time, which was one of the reasons she¡¯d improved so quickly. After hearing this, Liu Yan was in disbelief. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t last even one round against Qin Feng?¡± ¡°Mmm! That¡¯s what my brother said, and I agree.¡± ¡°Hiss~!¡± Liu Yan sucked in a breath. ¡°He must be Newton¡¯s long-lost brother¡ªextremely awesome.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, your brother¡¯s definitely in the top ten of the Southern Alliance! If we could get him to join a few matches¡­¡± Liu Yan¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement. The more she thought about it, the more perfect Qin Feng seemed. Not only was he incredibly handsome, but his talent was out of this world, and his luck was unbeatable. Now, even his combat skills were terrifyingly strong! Such a perfect catch¡ªshe absolutely had to have him. Liu Yan licked her lips in anticipation. The more she thought about him, the more tempted she became, and she started to feel a heat rising in her body. ¡­ Chapter 50 - Super Recycling, Making a Fortune! Chapter 50 Super Recycling, Making a Fortune!At the same time, in Liu Yan¡¯s residence, within the cultivation chamber, something unusual was happening. The originally tranquil chamber was suddenly filled with powerful wind elemental energy surging toward Qin Feng. A light sound came from within Qin Feng, as if a certain barrier had been broken, causing his aura to soar. Qin Feng opened his eyes with joy, his body slowly rising and hovering in mid-air. Controlling the wind to float and perform near-ground flight was an advantage unique to Wind Elemental Masters at the One-Star level. For Elementalists of other types, they needed to reach the Three-Star level to achieve such an ability. Qin Feng felt a great sense of relief. He immediately opened his attribute panel: Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element (Peerless): One-Star Early Stage Thunder Element (Peerless): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal 89% complete) Ice Element (Genius): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal 92% complete) Fire Element (Ordinary): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal 30.001% complete) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Technique Combat Power Index: 1,400 points ¡°Great! My combat power has increased to 1,400 points!¡± Qin Feng was overjoyed; this power increase had exceeded his expectations. Advancing from a Quasi-Elementalist to the One-Star early stage had caused his combat power to surge by 500 points. Generally, such an advancement would only increase combat power by about 400 points for most people. Clearly, Qin Feng was stronger than others by a significant margin. Qin Feng couldn¡¯t quite understand but felt incredibly satisfied. With a combat power of 1,400 points, he had reached the level of a late Two-Star Elementalist. With his current overall strength, he could easily dominate those at the Two-Star peak. Moreover, his Thunder element was on the verge of breaking through. Within a day, his Thunder element would advance, leading to another massive boost in strength. ¡°Ding! The system has detected that the host has advanced to a One-Star Elementalist. The system shop has automatically upgraded to Level 2. Please check it out!¡± Excited, Qin Feng eagerly opened the system interface and entered the shop. Sure enough, six new items had appeared: Level 5 Gene Serum (Perfect Grade): Price 50 million Storage Ring (Ordinary Grade): Price 100 million Wind Divine Seal Fragment: Price 200 million Thunder Divine Seal Fragment: Price 200 million Ice Divine Seal Fragment: Price 200 million Fire Divine Seal Fragment: Price 200 million ¡°These are all great items!¡± Qin Feng was thrilled. The Divine Seal fragments could significantly reduce the time needed to form Divine Seals. In the outside world, such rare items would cost at least 300-500 million each, yet their effects wouldn¡¯t even match a tenth of these fragments. Despite the high price, they were exceedingly rare, practically priceless. Many high-ranking families¡¯ descendants would go to great lengths to acquire them. In this world, the vast majority of people had ordinary cultivation talents, often being stuck at the Quasi-Elementalist level for decades. For ordinary folks, this might not be much of a concern, but for the privileged descendants of prominent families, it was unbearable. Without becoming an Elementalist, one couldn¡¯t attain noble titles and would never be regarded as a true upper-class citizen. That was something these privileged heirs simply couldn¡¯t tolerate. They had the money but lacked the necessary treasures. Therefore, Qin Feng was more than satisfied with the pricing of the Divine Seal fragments. However, these fragments could only be consumed by him; others would not be able to use them. After reviewing the fragments, Qin Feng¡¯s eyes turned toward the Level 5 Gene Serum (Perfect Grade), a look of excitement flashing across his face. As far as he knew, humanity was still in the process of developing Level 5 Gene Serum, and it hadn¡¯t been successfully completed yet. It was said that human researchers were extracting substances from powerful beast bodies to develop the medicine, but the success rate was less than 1%. In other words, out of 100 Level 4 warriors who took it, only one would successfully advance to Level 5. The cost was far too high, so the research was still in the experimental phase. However, the system¡¯s version of the Level 5 Gene Serum not only guaranteed 100% success but also came with no side effects. If this medicine were sold, it would be invaluable¡ªan absolute treasure to the rich who lacked natural talent! The more Qin Feng thought about it, the more excited he became. He wanted to buy it immediately and test its effects. ¡°50 million is needed, but I only have a little over 10 million right now. Not enough¡­ wait, right!¡± Qin Feng quickly took out two storage rings¡ªspoils from when he killed Lin Xuyang and Bai Su. After rummaging through them, he found over 20 million in cash and several bank cards. Those bank cards definitely had money in them, but Qin Feng couldn¡¯t withdraw it. ¡°Ding! The system¡¯s recovery function has been enhanced. It can now recover the currency stored in bank cards. Would you like to proceed?¡± Qin Feng: ¡°¡­.¡± ¡°This is amazing!¡± Qin Feng was stunned. ¡°If I recover the money, will anyone be able to trace the transaction?¡± He was very concerned about this, knowing it could cause significant trouble if tracked. ¡°Ding! With current human technology, it is impossible to trace the true origin of the transactions. Would you like to proceed?¡± Overjoyed, Qin Feng responded, ¡°Go ahead and recover the balance from this card!¡± ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully recovering the card balance. 67 million has been credited!¡± ¡°Haha! Recover all the cards!¡± ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully recovering 340 million from four cards.¡± Qin Feng was ecstatic. ¡°Ding! The shop can recover any and all items or miscellaneous goods. Please explore its full capabilities on your own.¡± ¡°It can even do this?¡± Qin Feng was thrilled. He immediately sold the two storage rings, a few titanium-manganese alloy weapons, and even the battle vehicle he had split in two. These were all stolen goods that needed to be disposed of anyway. With these transactions, Qin Feng earned another 500 million in total. In particular, Qin Feng was surprised to find that even the wrecked battle vehicle had netted him 40 million Tong coins. What a way to make use of the scraps. In this way, all the stolen goods were completely disposed of, leaving only the corpses of Lin Xuyang, Bai Su, He Feng, and Xiao Lu. ¡°Wait, can these corpses be recycled too?¡± Qin Feng took out Lin Xuyang¡¯s corpse and tried it. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully recycling the corpse. 100 Tong coins obtained!¡± However, Lin Xuyang¡¯s body wasn¡¯t worth much. This new discovery excited Qin Feng even more. He quickly recovered the remaining three bodies. He Feng¡¯s body also brought in 100 Tong coins, while Xiao Lu¡¯s was only worth 40 Tong coins. Surprisingly, Bai Su¡¯s body fetched 500 Tong coins. It seemed that the value of recovered corpses depended on the person¡¯s strength when alive. Overall, the bodies weren¡¯t worth much. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having taken care of everything, Qin Feng was in a great mood. This system had effectively erased all traces of the incident, making it even harder for the Lin family to track down any evidence. With this system¡¯s functions, it would be incredibly easy for him to cover his tracks from now on. ¡­ Chapter 51 - Breakthrough! Dual Master of Wind and Fire! Chapter 51 Breakthrough! Dual Master of Wind and Fire!Next, Qin Feng took stock of his wealth, realizing he now had over 900 million Tong coins. He was truly rich. Without hesitation, he spent 50 million to purchase a bottle of Level 5 Gene Serum (Perfect Grade). This Gene Serum was silvery white and faintly glowed, distinctly different from ordinary Gene Serum. Qin Feng swallowed it down. As soon as the liquid entered his body, it automatically decomposed into powerful energy, spreading throughout his body. He immediately felt intense pain, as if every cell in his body was trembling and being strengthened drastically¡­ He closed his eyes, enduring the pain and immersing himself in the transformation. After a few minutes, the pain disappeared. A feeling of extreme comfort rose from deep within his body, so wonderful it was like moving from dire straits to great prosperity. ¡°Ding! Congratulations, host! Successfully modified by Level 5 Gene Serum (Perfect Grade), Combat Power +200 points.¡± Excited, Qin Feng quickly pulled up his attribute panel: Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element (Peerless): Early Stage, One-Star Rank Thunder Element (Peerless): Quasi-Elementalist (89% Divine Seal Completion) Ice Element (Genius): Quasi-Elementalist (92% Divine Seal Completion) Fire Element (Ordinary): Quasi-Elementalist (30.001% Divine Seal Completion) Talent Skill: Divine-level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Technique Combat Power Index: 1600 points ¡°As expected, my Combat Power reached 1600, close to the 1700-point threshold for Two-Star Great Perfection.¡± S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Feng was delighted. He then spent another 50 million to buy a bottle of Level 5 Gene Serum (Perfect Grade) for Chuchu. Although the little girl couldn¡¯t yet become an Elementalist, if she took the Gene Serum, her Combat Power would reach 400 points. Combined with her exceptional combat talent, she would no longer fear any early-stage, one-star Elementalist. After buying the Gene Serum, Qin Feng spent 100 million on a storage ring, intending to give it to Chuchu. The storage ring offered by the system was of much higher quality than those available in the outside world, with double the space. As Chuchu grew, she would surely need to acquire more equipment, such as mechas, alloy weapons, and superheated weapons. Carrying all that around would be inconvenient, but with the storage ring, it would be much easier. Having completed these purchases, Qin Feng started thinking about buying Divine Seal Fragments. Wind Element Divine Seal Fragments were no longer useful to him. For Thunder, he was about to break through, so he didn¡¯t need those either. As for Ice, he would break through after a dozen days of focused cultivation, so buying those fragments would also be wasteful. Only the Fire Element remained. His talent in fire was ordinary, and currently, his Fire Element Divine Seal completion rate was at 30%. Without resources, it would take him over ten years of meditation to break through¡ªdefinitely not worth it. When talent falls short, resources make up for it. Qin Feng bought three Fire Element Divine Seal Fragments all at once. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Fire Divine Seal Fragment, Divine Seal completion rate +30%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Fire Divine Seal Fragment, Divine Seal completion rate +30%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Fire Divine Seal Fragment, Fire Divine Seal complete, breakthrough to One-Star Early Stage Elementalist¡­¡± After devouring all three fragments, Qin Feng¡¯s Fire Element immediately broke through to the One-Star Early Stage Elementalist, and his aura surged. He willed the fire elemental power into action, and countless streams of fire energy surged toward him, forming blazing flames around him, lighting his face with a red glow. The temperature of the flames exceeded 1,000 degrees, but Qin Feng felt no heat; rather, he found it warm and comfortable. Now that he had become a Fire Elementalist, he could control fire with ease. ¡°Haha! I¡¯ve broken through in the Fire Element as well!¡± Qin Feng laughed heartily. Although he had spent 600 million on the three Divine Seal Fragments, they had saved him more than ten years of cultivation effort¡ªtruly worth it. The next second, Qin Feng summoned the power of wind and floated into the air. Wind fed fire. The flames around him intensified, growing several times hotter, reaching thousands of degrees, and forming a fiery tornado around him, like a raging dragon. At this moment, Qin Feng floated mid-air like an ancient immortal, controlling both wind and fire with extraordinary flair. He was also the only Wind-Fire Dual Elementalist in the world. Moreover, the fusion of these two elements clearly produced a combined Combat Power greater than the sum of its parts, giving off an overwhelming aura. ¡°Wait, what¡¯s burning?¡± Suddenly, Qin Feng smelled something scorching. Looking down, he noticed the floor mats and furniture had ignited from the intense heat, causing him some embarrassment. He quickly withdrew the wind and fire powers. If he kept going, he¡¯d burn down the entire building. Generally, the flames created by a One-Star Fire Elementalist were just over 1,000 degrees. A Two-Star Fire Elementalist could reach around 2,000 degrees, and a Three-Star could achieve 5,000 or 6,000 degrees. When Qin Feng used the wind-fire fusion technique, the flame temperature rose to 5,000 or 6,000 degrees, equivalent to that of a Three-Star Fire Elementalist. This was no small feat. The higher the temperature, the greater the additional fire damage. After landing, Qin Feng opened his attribute panel again: Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element (Peerless): Early Stage, One-Star Elementalist Thunder Element (Peerless): Quasi-Elementalist (89% Divine Seal Completion) Ice Element (Genius): Quasi-Elementalist (92% Divine Seal Completion) Fire Element (Ordinary): Early Stage, One-Star Elementalist Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Technique Combat Power Index: 2200 points ¡°My Combat Power has even exceeded Two-Star Great Perfection! This is fantastic!¡± Qin Feng was ecstatic. Once again, the results exceeded his expectations. He had thought his Combat Power would be around 2,100, but it turned out to be 2,200. Clearly, fusing multiple elements amplified his Combat Power. Satisfied, Qin Feng closed the template. With his current growth rate, he believed he could challenge a Three-Star Elementalist while still at the One-Star rank. If anyone heard that, it would probably scare many Elementalists to death. It was common knowledge that there were three major checkpoints for Elementalists: the Three-Star, Six-Star, and Nine-Star ranks. In Yunyang City, there were over a thousand Elementalists, but the majority were only One-Star or Two-Star. Fewer than fifty had reached Three-Star or above. In fact, many Elementalists remained stuck at Two-Star Great Perfection for their entire lives, unable to break through to Three-Star. That was the first major checkpoint. Breaking through from Two-Star Great Perfection to Three-Star was ten times harder than advancing from Three-Star to Four-Star. Moreover, the difference in Combat Power between Two-Star Great Perfection and Three-Star Early Stage was enormous. Two-Star Great Perfection¡¯s Combat Power hovered around 2,000 points, while Three-Star Early Stage had a minimum Combat Power threshold of 5,000 points, more than double that of Two-Star Great Perfection. So, while it wasn¡¯t unheard of for a One-Star Elementalist to defeat a Two-Star, no one had ever heard of a Two-Star defeating a Three-Star. That was simply impossible. But Qin Feng was confident in his ability to accomplish this. If his Combat Power reached the Three-Star level, he would become one of the top-tier figures in the city, with most Elementalists having to bow to his will. ¡­ Chapter 52 - Giving Pointers to Chuchu Chapter 52 Giving Pointers to Chuchu¡°There¡¯s only about 200 million Tong coins left. This money sure goes fast!¡± Qin Feng sighed as he checked his finances. He still needed to buy Elemental Equipment, a villa, a war vehicle, and demon cores, all of which required vast amounts of money. Two hundred million wasn¡¯t nearly enough. He glanced at the time¡ªit was past eight in the morning. Unknowingly, the entire night had passed. Thankfully, the breakthrough in his cultivation had gone smoothly. Feeling cheerful, Qin Feng left the secret chamber. He was heading to find Chuchu and give her the Level 5 gene serum. Meanwhile, in the gym, Chuchu and Liu Yan were grinning as they climbed out of the combat pod. They had spent the entire night playing in the Global Combat Network. ¡°Chuchu, the 640 million goes to you, and I¡¯ll take the remaining 430 million. No issues with that, right?¡± ¡°No problem at all, Sister Yan!¡± The two were already overjoyed and began splitting the money as soon as they emerged. They had made a fortune this time. Chuchu¡¯s combat ranking had risen from 269th to 178th place, breaking into the top 200 and making her a small celebrity. At one point, no one was willing to challenge her anymore, and they had to quit. ¡°Hehe, finally got some money! Tomorrow, I¡¯ll buy cultivation resources and break through to Two-Star,¡± Liu Yan said, in high spirits. She had been stuck at the peak of One-Star for too long and was due for a breakthrough. Beside her, Chuchu checked her bank balance on her phone, her eyes sparkling with joy. ¡°How does it feel to win money, Chuchu?¡± Liu Yan asked with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s amazing! Sister Yan, should we gamble again tonight?¡± Chuchu asked, clearly hooked. ¡°Of course, but we¡¯re not going to the Southern Alliance anymore.¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°Think about it! You¡¯re already somewhat famous there. If we open another betting session, no one will be easily fooled. Tomorrow, we¡¯ll go to the White Tiger Alliance area. The people there don¡¯t know you yet, so we can make more.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a great idea!¡± Chuchu readily agreed. ¡°Chuchu, you should stick with me from now on. I¡¯ll get you the rank of second lieutenant! No, let¡¯s make it first lieutenant!¡± ¡°Uh¡­ Sister Yan, is that allowed?¡± Chuchu was startled. After all, second lieutenant could be held by a Level 4 warrior, a body-strengthening expert, or a prospective elementalist, but first lieutenant was typically reserved for early One-Star elementalists. Technically, she wasn¡¯t qualified. ¡°What¡¯s not allowed?¡± Liu Yan replied boldly. ¡°In this military district, everything goes by my word¡ªeven the city lord can¡¯t overrule me!¡± Liu Yan wasn¡¯t exaggerating. With her background, even the city lord had to give her face. ¡°I should ask my brother first¡­¡± Chuchu hesitated, though clearly tempted. ¡°Fine,¡± Liu Yan stretched lazily, her figure accentuating her curves. She glanced at the time¡ªit was past eight in the morning. ¡°Time flies. It¡¯s already dawn. No work today; let¡¯s take the day off and rest. Chuchu, can you cook?¡± ¡°Of course! Do you have ingredients? I¡¯m starving!¡± After fighting all night, Chuchu¡¯s energy was depleted. ¡°There¡¯s meat and eggs in the fridge! Oh, and after you finish cooking, call your brother out to eat with us. I¡¯ll take a shower first, so that I can hook up¡­ um¡­ have a nice talk with him¡­¡± Liu Yan almost let something slip. Chuchu, confused, didn¡¯t catch on and just stared blankly as Liu Yan left. Once alone, Chuchu picked up her phone and transferred money to Qin Feng. Despite her recent winnings, her first thought was to hand the money over to him. She had just completed the transfer when Qin Feng walked in. ¡°Chuchu, where did you get so much money?¡± Qin Feng was astonished as he looked at her. He had just received a text message from the bank saying Chuchu had transferred him 600 million. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re out!¡± Chuchu said, beaming at him. ¡°I won that money from combat betting!¡± ¡°Combat betting?¡± ¡°Yeah! Last night, Sister Yan took me to the Global Combat Network¡­¡± The little girl excitedly recounted the events of the previous night. Qin Feng, after listening, was both surprised and pleased. He was amazed that online combat could make money, and delighted that Chuchu¡¯s combat skills were improving. ¡°Little one, you¡¯re ranked 178th in the Southern Region? Your combat skills must be impressive now,¡± Qin Feng said as he affectionately ruffled her hair. ¡°Sister Yan says breaking into the top 200 is really impressive¡­¡± Chuchu said, feeling a little proud. ¡°Then let me test your skills!¡± Qin Feng smiled. ¡°Okay! But, brother, you can only use the same level of strength as me!¡± ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°Brother, here I come!¡± As soon as she finished speaking, Chuchu moved. Her small figure was as agile as a panther, her swift movements forming perfect curves as she darted to Qin Feng¡¯s side, throwing a punch directly toward his waist. The sound of her punch whistled through the air. It came fast, but it went just as fast. Before her fist could land, Qin Feng casually sidestepped and gently deflected her punch with the back of his hand, sending Chuchu flying. He didn¡¯t even use 200 points of strength¡ªjust 100. He effortlessly countered with a weaker force, striking at the perfect moment. Chuchu was sent flying into the wall and slowly slid down like a lizard. The scene was comically ridiculous. ¡°Ow! Ow!! Brother! My nose hurts!¡± Chuchu turned around pitifully, her big eyes welling up with tears. Her nose was red, and a bit of white dust clung to the tip of it. ¡°Come here, little girl,¡± Qin Feng said, feeling sorry for her. Chuchu obediently walked over. ¡°Your combat technique has improved, but you still use too many flashy moves with too many openings. In real combat, your movements need to be clean and efficient. A single, lethal strike is much more effective¡­¡± As Qin Feng analyzed her flaws, he gently rubbed her sore nose. After listening, Chuchu seemed to have an enlightenment. Her eyes gradually brightened as she absorbed his advice, and without even realizing it, she had already made progress. Seeing the realization dawn on her face, Qin Feng was very pleased. This little girl has remarkable aptitude¡­ Chapter 53 - Level 5 Genetic Warrior Chapter 53 Level 5 Genetic Warrior¡°Does your nose still hurt?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore!¡± Chu Chu thought her brother¡¯s hand was so warm. ¡°Brother, your combat skills are amazing! I felt like you didn¡¯t even use much strength, yet I couldn¡¯t even withstand a single move.¡± ¡°Little girl, practice more, and you¡¯ll be just as strong.¡± ¡°Hehe! I really hope to be as good as you someday. Brother, why don¡¯t you try the fighting net? With your skills, you¡¯d definitely win a lot of money!¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good idea, maybe I¡¯ll give it a shot when I have time.¡± Qin Feng was somewhat tempted. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s Sister Yan?¡± ¡°She¡¯s taking a bath! Oh, I need to make breakfast, I¡¯m starving!¡± ¡°All right, after breakfast, we¡¯ll say goodbye to her. I¡¯m taking you to City Hall.¡± ¡°Huh? Why are we going there?¡± Chu Chu was a bit puzzled. ¡°To upgrade your status to a privileged citizen.¡¯¡± ¡°Privileged Citizen with rights?¡± Chu Chu suddenly thought of something. ¡°Brother, did you break through to become an Elementalist?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Qin Feng smiled and nodded. Chu Chu was overjoyed and threw her arms around Qin Feng. Her brother had broken through to become an Elementalist, finally elevating him to a higher status. This made her even happier than if it had been her own breakthrough. ¡°Little girl, you¡¯re so excited,¡± Qin Feng said, gently pushing Chu Chu away. Now that she had grown up, their close contact made him feel a bit awkward, so he maintained a bit of distance. ¡°I¡¯m just so happy!¡± Chu Chu¡¯s face was filled with joy. ¡°Brother, I heard that after becoming an Elementalist, if you report to the government, there are a lot of rewards and benefits.¡± Qin Feng chuckled. ¡°I don¡¯t know either; we¡¯ll find out when we go. But for now, the most important thing is getting you upgraded to a citizen with rights.¡± Qin Feng was concerned about the Lin family. The death of Lin Xuyang was a hidden danger that would eventually come to light. He needed to quickly improve Chu Chu¡¯s strength and status so that the Lin family wouldn¡¯t dare make a move against her. ¡°Brother, I have something to tell you. Sister Yan wants me to stay here and work with her. She said she¡¯d give me the rank of lieutenant. I wanted to ask your opinion.¡± ¡°Lieutenant?¡± Qin Feng was a bit surprised. The rank of lieutenant was usually reserved for early-stage one-star Elementalists. It was quite impressive that Yan was offering Chu Chu such a high rank. Additionally, the military title was more powerful than the privileged citizen status. The military only answered to the government and the city lord, meaning the Lin family had no right to interfere. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Allowing Chu Chu to join the military seemed like a great idea. Even if the Lin family wanted to target her, it wouldn¡¯t be easy. ¡°Chu Chu, don¡¯t military appointments require approval from higher-ups? Yan is only a major; does she have that kind of authority?¡± Qin Feng asked, still somewhat skeptical. ¡°Sister Yan said it wouldn¡¯t be a problem. She mentioned that even the city lord respects her, so appointing a lieutenant shouldn¡¯t be an issue.¡± Qin Feng nodded. ¡°It seems Yan has some connections. In that case, you can stay here.¡± ¡°Hehe! Thank you, Brother!¡± Chu Chu let out a sigh of relief. She had wanted to stay all along¡ªafter all, the place had her favorite 3D combat pods and she got along well with Sister Yan. But she was also very obedient and didn¡¯t dare agree without her brother¡¯s approval. ¡°Little girl, drink this.¡± Qin Feng handed her a vial of level-5 Gene Serum. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± ¡°New Gene Serum.¡± ¡°Wow! Another one?¡± Chu Chu was delighted and quickly drank it down. Soon, the effects kicked in, and she was drenched in sweat from the intense pain. Ten minutes later, the pain subsided, and the genetic modification was complete. Chu Chu opened her eyes, feeling a surge of strength coursing through her body. Excited, she rushed over to the strength-testing machine. It was a high-grade machine capable of measuring an Elementalist¡¯s power. With a loud crash, the machine¡¯s numbers skyrocketed. Finally, it settled on 400. Chu Chu¡¯s mouth hung open in disbelief. She was utterly stunned by her own strength. A one-star Elementalist typically had around 500 combat power. She was now only slightly weaker than a one-star Elementalist. Combined with her exceptional combat skills, she could likely hold her own against an early-stage one-star Elementalist. ¡°Brother, this Gene Serum is amazing!¡± Chu Chu¡¯s face flushed with excitement. This serum had increased her combat power by 200 points¡ªunbelievable! ¡°This is a level-5 serum; it¡¯s supposed to be extraordinary. But remember, don¡¯t tell anyone about this.¡± ¡°I know. By the way, Brother, I think I might have a way to obtain the rank of baron.¡± Chu Chu suddenly became excited as an idea popped into her head. ¡°You can obtain a title?¡± Qin Feng was astonished. From what he knew, only Elementalists were eligible for noble titles. ¡°Sister Yan mentioned it. She said that if someone¡¯s power reaches the level of a one-star Elementalist, the government might grant them a baron title after an assessment.¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes lit up. If Chu Chu could secure a title, she would become a noble. Even the Lin family wouldn¡¯t dare touch her openly, at least not without solid evidence. ¡°That¡¯s great news! Given your current overall strength, you should be at the early-stage one-star level.¡± Qin Feng was overjoyed. This news brightened his mood considerably. ¡°In that case, after breakfast, we¡¯ll head to the city hall together to apply for your title.¡± ¡°Okay, Brother! Let me go make breakfast first.¡± Chu Chu happily headed off to the kitchen. Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction¡­ Chapter 54 - Emergency Meeting, the Situation Is Exposed? Chapter 54 Emergency Meeting, the Situation Is Exposed?After Chuchu went to prepare dinner, Qin Feng also went to freshen up. Despite having cultivated throughout the night, Qin Feng felt no fatigue, instead, he was full of energy. This was the fundamental difference between an Elementalist and an ordinary person. An hour later, in the living room. Chuchu had already prepared the meal. On the table were braised pork ribs, seaweed egg soup, and sliced boiled pork¡­ the aroma filled the air. The meal was lavish. ¡°Today¡¯s food looks great!¡± Qin Feng casually praised. After cultivating all night, he was indeed quite hungry. ¡°Hehe! I made all of Brother¡¯s favorite dishes,¡± Chuchu beamed with joy at Qin Feng¡¯s compliment. Then she called out, ¡°Sister Yan, come eat!¡± ¡°I¡¯m coming, I¡¯m coming!¡± The door opened, and Liu Yan gracefully walked out. She was wearing a school uniform with a long ponytail. With her fair skin and delicate beauty, she looked like a princess, dazzling to the eyes. Chuchu was momentarily stunned. ¡°Wow! Sister Yan! You look so beautiful today!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Liu Yan smiled. ¡°Of course! Oh, and you two better not steal any food, one more dish is still in the pan!¡± Chuchu put down the dish she had just finished and hurried back to the kitchen. Liu Yan confidently walked to the table and sat beside Qin Feng. She leaned in slightly and whispered, ¡°Do you like how I¡¯m dressed?¡± She looked at Qin Feng, her eyes full of anticipation. She had dressed this way specifically to match Qin Feng¡¯s taste because he had mentioned before that he liked pure-looking girls. ¡°Um¡­¡± Qin Feng glanced at her. To be honest, this woman was naturally stunning, and dressed like this, she was indeed very beautiful. After thinking for a moment, Qin Feng replied, ¡°I prefer how you look in a military uniform¡­¡± He was speaking sincerely; Liu Yan looked strikingly valiant in her uniform, leaving a strong impression on him. ¡°The last dish is ready!¡± At that moment, Chuchu brought over a sizzling plate of dry-fried potato slices. ¡°Sister Yan, where¡¯s your lighter?¡± she asked, setting down the dish. The dry-fried potato slices needed to be heated on a burner. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°A lighter? I forgot where I put it¡­¡± ¡°Uh¡­ without a lighter, how are we going to light the alcohol under the burner?¡± Chuchu looked troubled. Qin Feng chuckled and flicked his fingers lightly. A flame shot from his fingertips and landed on the white solid alcohol, instantly igniting it. ¡°Yay! Amazing!¡± Chuchu happily placed the pan of dry-fried potatoes on the burner. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re a fire Elementalist! That¡¯ll make lighting fires so easy from now on!¡± Qin Feng smiled, feeling a bit speechless. This little girl really had a different perspective from others. In her eyes, a dignified fire Elementalist was someone useful for lighting fires. ¡°Time to eat!¡± Qin Feng began serving food for the three of them. ¡°Huh! Sister Yan, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Chuchu asked in surprise. Qin Feng turned his head and saw Liu Yan staring at him as if he were some kind of monster. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Is there something wrong with me?¡± Qin Feng asked, puzzled. ¡°Qin Feng, you¡¯ve advanced to a one-star fire Elementalist?¡± Liu Yan¡¯s eyes were fixed on him. ¡°Yeah, what about it?¡± Qin Feng was confused. ¡°Hiss~~!¡± Liu Yan gasped, ¡°Oh my god! If I remember correctly, you¡¯re only seventeen, right? Tsk tsk¡­¡± Liu Yan was utterly amazed. ¡°Qin Feng, your talent is the highest I¡¯ve ever seen in my life. Even Shangguan Yunyang is far behind you,¡± Liu Yan sincerely praised. Her heart grew even warmer. This guy was just too exceptional. She had to find a way to win him over and bring him back to show off to her father. Just thinking about her father, who was obsessed with finding a son-in-law, made Liu Yan¡¯s gaze toward Qin Feng even more heated. She almost wanted to say, Meanwhile, Chuchu was thrilled to hear Liu Yan praising her brother. In her mind, others complimenting her brother was even better than praising herself. ¡°Sister Liu Yan, didn¡¯t you say that Lin Tianyang was the top genius in Yunyang City?¡± Chuchu curiously asked. She had also begun to take an interest in the Lin family. ¡°Lin Tianyang?¡± Liu Yan sneered, ¡°He¡¯s just someone with excellent-level talent. He¡¯s far behind your brother. The difference is like heaven and earth.¡± ¡°Oh, by the way, Qin Feng, why don¡¯t you stay by my side? I¡¯ll give you the rank of Captain and lots of other benefits.¡± Liu Yan winked at Qin Feng, a hint of flirtation in her eyes. She almost said, ¡°We¡¯ll talk about it later! Let¡¯s eat first,¡± Qin Feng said as he continued serving the food. ¡°All right!¡± Liu Yan agreed, realizing she was also getting hungry. But at that moment, her phone rang. Liu Yan quickly answered, ¡°Hello, who is this? Oh, Vice Commander Wang¡­ What?!¡­ Got it! I¡¯ll be right there!¡± After hanging up, Liu Yan¡¯s demeanor turned serious. ¡°Qin Feng, Chuchu, something major might have happened. You two eat first, I need to attend an emergency meeting at the military district. I¡¯ll be back later!¡± With that, she hurriedly went back to her room, changed into her military uniform, and left. This left Qin Feng and Chuchu stunned. A moment later, Chuchu anxiously said, ¡°Brother, seeing how urgent Sister Liu Yan was, something big must have happened. Could it be that what we did to Lin Xuyang has been exposed?¡± ¡­ Chapter 55 - Lin Family’s Transaction Comes to Light Chapter 55 Lin Family¡¯s Transaction Comes to LightChuchu¡¯s voice was filled with unease, ¡°Brother, seeing how anxious Sister Yan left, something big must have happened. Do you think it¡¯s because the matter of us killing Lin Xuyang has been exposed?¡± Hearing this, Qin Feng¡¯s expression turned serious. After a moment, he slightly shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s not that fast. At most, the Lin family would have realized Lin Xuyang has gone missing, but they wouldn¡¯t yet know for sure that he¡¯s dead. They¡¯d need to track us down and then start to piece things together.¡± ¡°Even then, the Lin family won¡¯t have any evidence that we were the ones who killed him. I¡¯ve erased all traces, so there¡¯s no need to worry. Sister Yan¡¯s sudden urgency must be due to some other big event.¡± Qin Feng calmly analyzed the situation. Hearing his reasoning, Chuchu let out a sigh of relief. It did make sense. But she still looked worried, ¡°Brother, I¡¯m still scared the Lin family will come after us.¡± After all, the Lin family was a powerful clan, and she was just a young girl, with a heart that wasn¡¯t as strong as her brother¡¯s. ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, little one!¡± Qin Feng comforted her, ¡°As long as we successfully complete our noble title advancement, the Lin family won¡¯t dare make a move against us unless they have solid evidence. And they¡¯ll never find any evidence.¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes flickered with a hint of cold disdain. ¡°Mhm!¡± Chuchu felt a bit more at ease, ¡°Brother, after we finish eating, let¡¯s head to the city hall and advance our titles together!¡± ¡°All right!¡± Qin Feng petted the little girl¡¯s head affectionately, ¡°After we finish eating, I¡¯ll buy you a top-tier mech, and a new weapon too. You¡¯re good with dual swords now, right?¡± ¡°Mhm!¡± Chuchu nodded enthusiastically. ¡°Then I¡¯ll get you a pair of high-quality dual swords made from titanium-iridium alloy.¡± ¡°Titanium-iridium alloy? That¡¯s super expensive!¡± Chuchu¡¯s eyes widened. Weapons made from titanium-iridium alloy could easily pierce the defenses of two-star beasts, far surpassing the strength of titanium-manganese alloy weapons, but they were also much more expensive. Typically, a titanium-manganese weapon would cost around one to two million Tong coins, but a titanium-iridium weapon would be worth anywhere from ten to twenty million Tong coins. Higher-end models could go for more than thirty million, a price most ordinary genetic warriors couldn¡¯t afford. In fact, many one-star elementalists used titanium-iridium alloy weapons as substitutes for genuine elemental weapons. In a way, titanium-iridium weapons were the standard for one-star elementalists. ¡°Little one, we¡¯re not short on money now. Naturally, you should have the best weapons.¡± ¡°Besides, passing the baron advancement exam is crucial for you. Having good equipment to enhance your strength will only help you.¡± Qin Feng lovingly pinched the little girl¡¯s adorable cheek. ¡°Mhm!¡± Chuchu was beaming with happiness. Her brother had always doted on her like this. ¡°Let¡¯s eat,¡± Qin Feng said as he dug into his food, clearly quite hungry. As he ate, Qin Feng made up his mind. Today, he would buy Chuchu a top-of-the-line mech, titanium-iridium alloy swords, and other complementary gear. His budget for all this would be at least a hundred million Tong coins. If word got out, many one-star elementalists would probably cry in envy. Thinking about this, Qin Feng felt a surge of satisfaction. ¡°Brother, you should get yourself a new elemental weapon,¡± Chuchu suggested thoughtfully. Qin Feng smiled slightly, ¡°I don¡¯t need a low-grade elemental weapon. As for mid-grade ones, they¡¯re only available at auctions, and I can¡¯t afford those yet.¡± Mid-grade elemental weapons cost at least ten billion Tong coins. ¡°However, I do need some fire and wind elemental beast cores. When we¡¯re in the city, I¡¯ll stock up on those.¡± ¡°Brother, what do you need the beast cores for?¡± ¡°I have my reasons. No need for you to worry. Now, hurry up and finish your meal.¡± Qin Feng didn¡¯t want to explain too much. Now that he was a fire-wind elementalist, he could directly absorb fire and wind elemental beast cores to enhance his power. As long as he had beast cores, his strength would skyrocket like a rocket taking off. The thought of it made him feel exhilarated. Besides, he needed to grow stronger. He had to wipe out the Lin family and eliminate all future threats. He wasn¡¯t one to wait around for danger to come knocking¡ªhe preferred to take the initiative. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re so strong. Do you think you can beat a two-star elementalist yet?¡± Chuchu asked curiously as she continued eating. ¡°Why are you suddenly asking that?¡± ¡°I heard from Sister Yan that if your overall strength reaches the level of a two-star, even if you¡¯re not officially a two-star elementalist, you can apply for the viscount title.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Qin Feng¡¯s interest was piqued. ¡°So, by that logic, if someone¡¯s strength reaches the level of a three-star, regardless of their actual rank, they could apply for the earl title?¡± Qin Feng asked, intrigued. ¡°Um¡­ I asked Sister Yan about that. In theory, it¡¯s possible, but the gap between a two-star and a three-star elementalist is huge. I don¡¯t think anyone¡¯s ever heard of a two-star defeating a three-star in history. So earls are definitely all three-star elementalists!¡± Chuchu said with certainty. Qin Feng chuckled, but a spark lit up in his eyes. There were fewer than fifty of them in Yunyang City, and each held a high position. Even the city lord would give them some respect. If he could obtain the earl title, he would gain the same status and privileges as a three-star elementalist. That would make the Lin family even more hesitant to act against him. However, the combat power required for a three-star elementalist was a whopping 5,000 points, much higher than the 2,000-point threshold for a two-star peak-level elementalist. Not to mention, once an elementalist broke through to the three-star level, they would awaken a talent skill, which would give them a significant advantage. (This will be explained in more detail later.) In short, it was extremely difficult for a two-star to challenge a three-star. Before long, the siblings finished their breakfast. Chuchu left some food for Liu Yan in the kitchen to keep warm and then went to clean up. Qin Feng waited in the living room for Liu Yan to return. He was curious about what had happened that made her leave in such a hurry. After waiting for a few minutes, he got bored and turned on the TV to watch a program. At that moment, a news report was being broadcast on the screen. ¡°Breaking news: The Southern Alliance headquarters has confirmed that last night, Ice Moon City suffered a massive beast tide attack. Ice Moon City has sustained heavy losses, but the tide has been repelled by the alliance forces.¡± ¡°In the next half month, Yunyang City may experience aftershocks from the beast tide. Relevant departments are advised to reinforce defenses. Those planning to leave the city are reminded to take additional safety precautions.¡± Qin Feng was surprised. ¡°Brother, Ice Moon City is really close to us!¡± Chuchu said as she finished tidying the kitchen and saw the news. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m afraid this beast tide will have a significant impact on Yunyang City as well.¡± Just as he said that, another news report came on. ¡°Now, we bring you a public announcement from the Alliance:¡± ¡°Suspect: Zhou Changtong; Male; Elemental Rank: Three-star Fire Elementalist; Formerly a First-Class Earl of Ice Moon City.¡± ¡°Anyone with information on this individual will receive a 30 million Tong coins reward. A live capture will be rewarded with 1 billion Tong coins¡­¡± A picture of a middle-aged man with a sinister look appeared on the screen. ¡°1 billion Tong coins¡­ That¡¯s quite the bounty! What did this guy do?¡± Qin Feng muttered to himself. ¡°I remember!¡± Chuchu suddenly exclaimed. Qin Feng was startled, ¡°Little girl, you¡¯re going to scare me to death shouting like that.¡± Chuchu¡¯s face was filled with excitement, ¡°Brother, I remember now! The person who sent that text to Lin Xuyang was named Zhou Changtong!¡± Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What?!¡± Qin Feng was shocked as he stared at Zhou Changtong¡¯s picture. ¡­ Chapter 56 - Early Awakening of Talent Skills Chapter 56 Early Awakening of Talent SkillsQin Feng stared at the photo of Zhou Changtong in shock. ¡°Brother, could this Zhou Changtong be the one doing business with the Lin family?¡± Chuchu¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°It seems likely,¡± Qin Feng took a deep breath. ¡°Let¡¯s report this right away!¡± Chuchu said, getting excited. ¡°Don¡¯t act rashly!¡± Qin Feng stopped her calmly. ¡°Why not?¡± Chuchu was confused. ¡°If you report this, where¡¯s the proof? You¡¯re the only one who saw that message, and without evidence, your claim is groundless. Your report won¡¯t have any real impact and might even alert the Lin family, making them cancel the deal,¡± Qin Feng explained as he sat back down on the sofa. ¡°So what do we do?¡± Chuchu asked, reluctantly sitting down beside him. Qin Feng tapped his knee, thinking. After a moment, his eyes lit up. ¡°Chuchu, have you considered that the item Zhou Changtong is trading with the Lin family must be incredibly valuable? It might even be linked to the beast tide that hit Ice Moon City.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ how does that relate to the beast tide?¡± Chuchu was confused. ¡°Think about it! Zhou Changtong was once a noble in Ice Moon City, and just last night, the city was hit by a beast tide. Now, Zhou Changtong is on the wanted list. Isn¡¯t that too much of a coincidence?¡± Chuchu¡¯s eyes brightened, realizing there was indeed a connection. ¡°Moreover, three days ago, Zhou Changtong secretly contacted the Lin family, planning a transaction in Luohua Mountain. And the meeting is set for midnight tonight, which means this has been planned for a while,¡± Qin Feng continued. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°This beast tide could very well be part of their scheme to achieve some hidden goal.¡± ¡°My gosh!¡± Chuchu gasped, feeling as if they had uncovered a massive secret. ¡°That¡¯s why I need to go to Luohua Mountain!¡± Qin Feng stopped tapping his knee. Chuchu was startled, ¡°Brother, you¡¯re planning to go to their meeting?¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°To gather evidence of their deal. If I can take photos or videos of them trading, the Lin family won¡¯t be able to deny it. Or perhaps¡­¡± A mischievous smile curled on Qin Feng¡¯s lips. He also wanted to see what valuable item Zhou Changtong and the Lin family were exchanging. If the opportunity arose, he wouldn¡¯t mind double-crossing them and stealing it. ¡°Brother, I don¡¯t agree with you going!¡± Chuchu tugged at Qin Feng¡¯s clothes, worried he would run off. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be fine,¡± Qin Feng reassured her, pinching her cheek. ¡°How can you be fine? Zhou Changtong is a three-star fire elementalist, and you¡¯ve only just reached one-star. You can¡¯t possibly defeat him! Plus, the Lin family¡¯s people will be there, and they¡¯re strong too.¡± ¡°If you go, it¡¯s too dangerous. I don¡¯t want you to risk it¡­¡± Chuchu¡¯s eyes began to water. Qin Feng knew she was reluctant to let him go. ¡°Little one, I knew you¡¯d feel this way,¡± he said, trying to comfort her. ¡°Watch me closely.¡± As he spoke, his body slowly began to fade, becoming completely invisible. Even his presence disappeared. Chuchu was stunned, her eyes wide. She reached out and touched where Qin Feng had been standing, feeling his body materialize again. ¡°Wow! Brother, you¡¯ve mastered a new skill?¡± she asked, her curiosity piqued. ¡°Something like that,¡± Qin Feng chuckled, revealing that this was his newly developed stealth technique. ¡°You¡¯re amazing! I heard that elementalists typically awaken their abilities at three-star level. But you¡¯re only a one-star and already have a skill!¡± Chuchu was filled with awe. ¡°See? Your brother has plenty of tricks up his sleeve. So now you¡¯re okay with me going, right?¡± Qin Feng asked with a smile. ¡°¡­Fine,¡± Chuchu pouted, reluctantly agreeing. Qin Feng smiled back, pulling out his phone to check the map. He quickly found the location of Luohua Mountain, which lay between Yunyang City and Ice Moon City. It was a dangerous area teeming with fierce beasts, where even one- and two-star elementalists rarely ventured. The map marked it with red circles to indicate its high level of danger. ¡°Chuchu, Luohua Mountain is over 300 li from here. Their transaction is set for midnight, so I need to leave soon to make it on time,¡± Qin Feng said while transferring 500 million in Tong coins to Chuchu, leaving only a little over 300 million for himself. ¡°Brother, why are you giving me so much money?¡± Chuchu asked after receiving the transfer notification from the bank. ¡°I don¡¯t have time to buy you gear today. Use the money to buy what you need. And use whatever¡¯s left to buy me some wind and fire element beast cores,¡± Qin Feng explained. ¡°Got it,¡± Chuchu nodded obediently. ¡°I¡¯ll be off now,¡± Qin Feng stood up. He needed to set off for Luohua Mountain right away, as 300 li wasn¡¯t a short journey. ¡°Brother, be careful!¡± Chuchu pleaded, grabbing onto his sleeve. ¡°I know,¡± Qin Feng reassured her, playfully pinching her cheek. At that moment, footsteps sounded outside the door, and Liu Yan, dressed in her military uniform, strode in with her usual commanding presence. ¡°Are you heading out?¡± Liu Yan asked after overhearing Qin Feng¡¯s goodbye to Chuchu from outside the door. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve got something urgent to take care of. I¡¯ll be gone for a day or two. I¡¯m leaving my sister here, so please look after her,¡± Qin Feng responded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. As long as she¡¯s with me, nothing will happen to her!¡± Liu Yan assured him. After all, Chuchu was too valuable for her to let anything happen to her. ¡°Thanks a lot,¡± Qin Feng smiled¡ªa smile so dazzling and charming that Liu Yan couldn¡¯t help but be captivated. His smile was like that of a gentle, graceful nobleman, refined and aloof, yet incredibly striking. For a moment, Liu Yan was mesmerized by his handsomeness. ¡°By the way, it¡¯s dangerous outside the city lately, especially with the potential for more beast tides. You shouldn¡¯t wander outside,¡± Liu Yan cautioned him just as he was about to leave. ¡°Yeah, I saw the news on TV. Was that what you were dealing with earlier?¡± Qin Feng asked. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°By the way, does your military district have any wind or fire element beast cores for sale? I¡¯d like to buy some,¡± Qin Feng inquired. He was eager to strengthen his abilities and had no time to waste traveling back to the city to shop. ¡°We don¡¯t have any fire cores, but we do have a wind core. What do you need it for?¡± Liu Yan was curious. ¡°I have my reasons,¡± Qin Feng didn¡¯t elaborate. ¡°Can I buy it from you?¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Liu Yan smiled and immediately called someone. ¡°Xiao Qi, go to the supply depot and retrieve the wind element beast core¡­ Yes, right away, bring it to my office.¡± After hanging up, she flashed a cheeky grin. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go to my office!¡± Qin Feng was overjoyed. He hadn¡¯t expected they actually had one available. Getting a wind core before his trip would definitely boost his strength. He was eager to find out just how much stronger he would become after absorbing it¡­ Chapter 57 - Breakthrough! One-Star Mid-Stage! Chapter 57: Breakthrough! One-Star Mid-Stage!Fifteen Minutes Later, S-22 Defense Zone, in the Regiment Commander¡¯s Office. Qin Feng sat on the sofa, anxiously waiting. ¡°Have some tea!¡± Liu Yan warmly brewed a fragrant cup of tea, placing it on the coffee table in front of Qin Feng before casually sitting beside him, a bit too close. Qin Feng could faintly catch a delicate fragrance. ¡°Do you like how I¡¯m dressed today?¡± Liu Yan smiled as she crossed her legs. The sharply pressed crease of her military trousers accentuated her long, straight legs, exuding a unique charm. Qin Feng turned to look at her, noticing the playful smile at the corner of her lips, a mix of heroic spirit and femininity. Her military uniform hinted at a hidden allure¡ªa classic case of uniform temptation. Just then, footsteps sounded outside the office. ¡°Reporting to the commander! The demon core has been delivered!¡± ¡°Come in!¡± Liu Yan replied calmly, standing up without any change in her demeanor. The office door opened, and a second lieutenant entered, carrying a box in his hands. ¡°Put it on the table and close the door on your way out.¡± ¡°Yes, Commander!¡± The second lieutenant respectfully placed the box down, saluted Liu Yan, and left. Before leaving, he carefully closed the door behind him. ¡°The item is in this box.¡± Liu Yan smiled, sitting back on the sofa and opening the box. Inside lay a demon core the size of a chicken egg, entirely azure, smooth and jade-like, emitting a faint blue glow with three points of starlight within. ¡°Oh! It¡¯s a late-stage one-star demon core!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes lit up with surprise. This was better than he had expected. ¡°Sister Yan, based on market value, this demon core is worth 25 million currency. What¡¯s your bank account number? I¡¯ll transfer the money to you!¡± Qin Feng was eager to devour it. ¡°Talking about money is too dull!¡± Liu Yan picked up the demon core with her slender fingers. ¡°Consider this demon core a gift from your sister!¡± Qin Feng shook his head. ¡°This isn¡¯t your private property; I can¡¯t take it for free. Just tell me your account number.¡± ¡°You¡¯re such a stubborn guy¡­ You won¡¯t even take what¡¯s offered on a silver platter.¡± Liu Yan gave him a sidelong glance before finally sharing her account number. Qin Feng swiftly completed the transfer. ¡°Sister Yan, please hand me the demon core!¡± Qin Feng put his phone away. ¡°You can take it yourself!¡± Liu Yan held the demon core between her fingers, not passing it over. Without overthinking, Qin Feng reached out to grab it. But just as his fingertips were about to touch the demon core, Liu Yan loosened her grip, and the round core slipped out of her hand, falling right into her neckline. ¡°Oh no!¡± Liu Yan¡¯s cheeks flushed. ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t hold it steady.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Feng awkwardly retracted his hand. He couldn¡¯t just reach into her collar and take it out, could he? The demon core appeared to be trapped in an¡­ awkward spot between two peaks. ¡°Uh¡­ Sister Yan, can you take it out for me?¡± Qin Feng was getting anxious. He still had to rush to Luo Hua Mountain and couldn¡¯t waste any more time. ¡°Oh dear~~!¡± Liu Yan held her forehead and swayed slightly. ¡°Qin Feng, I suddenly feel dizzy and weak. Why don¡¯t you take it yourself?¡± Qin Feng was speechless. To save time, he decided not to argue. ¡°Sister Yan, excuse me then!¡± Qin Feng decisively reached out¡­ Soon, the buttons on her military uniform popped off with a few startled exclamations mixed in. The next moment, Qin Feng was holding the wind-element demon core and leaving in a hurry. In the office, Liu Yan clutched her neckline, her face flushed red. Her heart was still racing. A faint smile appeared on Liu Yan¡¯s lips. ¡­ On the other side, after leaving the office, Qin Feng quickly left the defense zone. Fifteen minutes later, Qin Feng arrived in a secluded forest and took out the demon core. Faintly, the core seemed to carry a trace of fragrance¡­ Muttering to himself, Qin Feng swallowed the demon core. The God-Level Devouring Technique activated automatically. The demon core rapidly dissolved, transforming into powerful and pure wind-elemental energy. Part of it flowed into his limbs and body, while another portion entered the Divine Seal of wind in his spiritual sea¡­ ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured wind-element demon core (late one-star)¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Wind-element cultivation increased by +10%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Wind-element cultivation increased by +10%¡­¡± ¡°Ding!¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Wind-element cultivation breakthrough to one-star mid-stage¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Wind-element cultivation increased by +10%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Wind-element cultivation increased by +10%¡­¡± ¡°Ding!¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Wind-element cultivation reached one-star mid-stage 83%¡­¡± The demon core was fully digested. Qin Feng¡¯s cultivation increased significantly. Eagerly, he pulled up his cultivation template. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element (Peerless): One-Star Mid-Stage (83%) Thunder Element (Peerless): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal 89% Completion) Ice Element (Genius): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal 92% Completion) Fire Element (Ordinary): One-Star Early-Stage (0.01%) Innate Skill: God-Level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Technique S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Combat Power Index: 2600 ¡°Haha!! My wind-element has broken through to mid-stage!¡± Qin Feng was ecstatic. With just one demon core, he had advanced to mid-stage, with progress at 83%, nearing late-stage. Such rapid progress was incredibly satisfying. For others, breaking through from one-star early-stage to mid-stage would take at least ten years, if not decades. Qin Feng had done it in an instant. Next, he glanced at his combat power, delighted once again. Thinking of the secret treasure they were trading, Qin Feng¡¯s heart burned with anticipation. This could be a huge opportunity. With that, Qin Feng put on his Wind Shadow Boots and Blazing Fire Armor, armed himself with the Blood Bone Sword, and rushed towards Luo Hua Mountain. Chapter 58 - Trading Treasure Chapter 58 Trading TreasureQin Feng put on his Wind Shadow Boots and Fire Battle Armor, equipped with the Blood Bone Blade¡ªarmed to the teeth. Then, he headed toward the direction of Luohua Mountain. At the same time, in the city center of Yunyang, at the Lin family residence. In a luxurious study, Lin Jianhao sat behind a zitan wood desk, smoking a rare, specialty cigarette from the Zhuque Alliance. His brows were tightly furrowed, as if troubled, with ashes scattered around the ashtray. At this moment, there was a knock at the door. ¡°Come in!¡± Lin Jianhao casually extinguished his cigarette. The door was gently pushed open as a seductive and graceful woman entered. She walked with small steps to the desk, gazing at the stern-looking man in front of her, her eyes filled with admiration and reverence. ¡°Master, I still can¡¯t reach Xuyang. Bai Su has also gone missing,¡± Lin Xue reported respectfully. She was Lin Jianhao¡¯s cousin, a trusted confidant, and also his lover. ¡°Mm~~¡± Lin Jianhao responded lightly, his fingers gently tapping the desk, as if in thought. It was hard to discern his mood. ¡°Master, this doesn¡¯t look good. Could it be that Xuyang¡­¡± Lin Xue hesitated, not daring to finish her sentence. A trace of worry flashed in Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes. After a moment, he took out another cigarette: ¡°You go check on that beggar girl named Chuchu. See if she¡¯s dead or alive.¡± ¡°Master, do you suspect that the beggar girl did it?¡± Lin Xue took the lighter from the desk and lit Lin Jianhao¡¯s cigarette. ¡°No!¡± Lin Jianhao exhaled a puff of smoke, ¡°Only an Elementalist of level two or higher could have done something that left Bai Su unable to send a distress signal. A mere beggar girl wouldn¡¯t have such power.¡± ¡°So what do you mean?¡± Lin Xue questioned, putting down the lighter. ¡°I don¡¯t rule out the possibility that Xuyang and the others deliberately avoided contacting the family, or that something else happened.¡± ¡°But what does this have to do with that beggar girl¡¯s life or death?¡± Lin Xue was confused. ¡°I know Xuyang!¡± Lin Jianhao exhaled another puff of smoke, ¡°He wouldn¡¯t let that beggar girl live to this day.¡± ¡°If that girl is already dead, maybe Xuyang is sulking and refused to contact the family. But if that beggar girl is still alive¡­¡± Lin Jianhao paused, his pupils narrowing slightly: ¡°Xuyang is most likely in trouble!¡± ¡°All right! I¡¯ll go check!¡± Lin Xue understood Lin Jianhao¡¯s meaning. Xuyang wouldn¡¯t forget the important matters just because of a petty grudge. The only possibility was that something had happened to him, so he couldn¡¯t complete the task. Just as Lin Xue was about to leave, The door was pushed open, and an elderly man with silver-white hair walked in. This elder exuded a noble aura, dressed impeccably. Every inch of his clothing was neat and clean, and even his nails were well-groomed and shiny. ¡°Third Uncle, you¡¯ve arrived!¡± Lin Xue greeted the elder respectfully. ¡°Third Uncle, please sit!¡± Lin Jianhao also greeted him politely. The elder nodded slightly and sat down on the sofa opposite Lin Jianhao. When he saw the ashes scattered around the ashtray, he couldn¡¯t help but frown. Lin Xue noticed this and silently walked over to clean up the ashes. Lin Jianhao calmly extinguished his cigarette. This elder was named Lin Chongyue, a Three-Star Earth Elementalist. He had a cleanliness obsession and couldn¡¯t tolerate disorder. ¡°Third Uncle, regarding the deal with Zhou Changtong, I need you to handle it personally,¡± Lin Jianhao took out a storage ring, ¡°The city lord wants me to attend a meeting this afternoon, and I can¡¯t be in two places at once.¡± ¡°Master¡¯s orders, I will naturally handle it well,¡± Lin Chongyue said, then curiously asked, ¡°What meeting did Shangguan Yunyang call you for?¡± ¡°Most likely about the Beast Tide in Ice Moon City,¡± Lin Jianhao handed over the storage ring, ¡°Third Uncle, the items Zhou Changtong wants are in this ring. Please take good care of it.¡± Lin Chongyue¡¯s expression turned serious as he took the storage ring. The contents of the ring were extremely valuable, and if lost, he would bear the responsibility. ¡°Master, I will depart now,¡± Lin Chongyue carefully stored the ring. ¡°Take care, Third Uncle.¡± After Lin Chongyue left, Lin Jianhao furrowed his brows again, deep in thought. ¡°Master, are you worried about Xuyang, or the transaction?¡± Lin Xue walked behind Lin Jianhao and gently massaged his shoulders. ¡°Both!¡± Lin Jianhao exhaled, ¡°This transaction has risked a third of the Lin family¡¯s wealth. It must not fail, nor be exposed.¡± ¡°Master, Third Uncle is a veteran Three-Star Elementalist, very cautious. Dealing with Zhou Changtong should be no problem. Besides, Zhou Changtong is only a Three-Star Early-Stage.¡± Lin Xue comforted softly. ¡°Don¡¯t be careless!¡± Lin Jianhao shook his head slightly, ¡°Zhou Changtong is sly. I¡¯ve heard he¡¯s close to breaking through to Three-Star Mid-Stage. No matter what, I hope Third Uncle succeeds.¡± Lin Jianhao sighed deeply. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Good Brother, don¡¯t worry, Third Uncle will definitely succeed,¡± Lin Xue gently comforted him. ¡°I hope so!¡± Lin Jianhao glanced at Lin Xue¡¯s seductive figure, ¡°Come! Lie on the table!¡± Lin Xue¡¯s face flushed red. She knew her cousin wanted to enjoy her in the office. ¡°I¡¯ll close the door!¡± Lin Xue blushed and walked away. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, more than four hours had passed. At this moment, in a forest a hundred miles outside Yunyang City, Qin Feng smiled joyfully as he looked at the monster corpse at his feet. A Three-Tailed Fire Fox, a Two-Star Early-Stage Fire Elemental beast. This harvest was really good. Along the way, he had already killed four monsters. Unfortunately, the first three were either Earth or Water Elementals, which were of no use to him, so he could only sell them for money. Finally, on the fourth one, he encountered a Fire Elemental, and it was a Two-Star Early-Stage one. Now he had made a big profit. His strength was about to soar again. A few minutes later, Qin Feng had finished cleaning the battlefield, and in his hand, there was a Fire Elemental Demon Core. Successfully devoured Fire Elemental Beast Core (Two-Star Early-Stage)¡­¡± ¡° Fire Elemental cultivation increased by +10%¡­¡± Fire Elemental cultivation increased by +10%¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fire Elemental cultivation broke through to One-Star Mid-Stage¡­¡± ¡° Fire Elemental cultivation increased by +10%¡­¡± ¡° Fire Elemental cultivation reached One-Star Mid-Stage 17%¡­¡± Moments later, the Two-Star Demon Core was completely digested. As expected, his talent affected the conversion rate when devouring Demon Cores. His Wind Element had only devoured a One-Star Late-Stage Demon Core, and his cultivation had increased to 83% in One-Star Mid-Stage¡­ But for Fire Element, it took devouring a Two-Star Early-Stage Demon Core to increase by only 17% to One-Star Mid-Stage¡­ However, Qin Feng had already anticipated this. He was quite satisfied with such progress and brought up his cultivation template. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element Realm (Peerless): One-Star Mid-Stage (83%) Thunder Element Realm (Peerless): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal Completion 89%) Ice Element Realm (Genius): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal Completion 92%) Fire Element Realm (Ordinary): One-Star Mid-Stage (17%) Talent Skill: God-level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Combat Power Index: 2940 points ¡°Ha ha! My combat power has increased by 340 points. It¡¯s really fast!¡± Qin Feng laughed wildly. It had only been a few hours, and his strength had already surged. At this rate, he might really be able to deal with Zhou Changtong and the Lin family. ¡°I heard there are many monsters in Luohua Mountain. I wonder if I can hunt one or two more Fire and Wind Elemental beasts before I run into Zhou Changtong.¡± Qin Feng licked his lips, feeling a bit unsatisfied. He was now eager to increase his strength. Chapter 59 - The Rarest Wonder--Divine Ice Fruit Chapter 59: The Rarest Wonder¨CDivine Ice FruitQin Feng licked his lips, feeling somewhat unsatisfied. He was now eager to increase his strength. Without hesitation, he set off toward Luo Hua Mountain. Along the way, he hunted a few more beasts, including a Fire Elemental one. His Fire Element cultivation was thus raised to One-Star Late-Stage and his combat power increased to 3200 points, further boosting his strength! Unfortunately, Wind Elemental beasts were extremely rare, and he hadn¡¯t encountered a single one. Time passed without notice. Qin Feng finally arrived at Luo Hua Mountain. At this moment, the night was thick, and the mountain breeze was gentle. In the distance, strange beast roars could occasionally be heard from the deep mountains, sending chills down one¡¯s spine. At night, Luo Hua Mountain was full of beasts and ferocious creatures, making it very dangerous. Qin Feng glanced at the time; it was already 11 o¡¯clock in the evening, and he began to feel anxious. In just an hour, it would be midnight. He still had no idea where Zhou Changtong was, so he needed to hurry. Qin Feng put on the mask he had prepared and entered the mountain. Not long after, he heard the sound of a fight ahead. The sounds of combat mixed with human voices and the roars of beasts. Qin Feng¡¯s eyes lit up, and he quickly activated his Ice Concealment skill, blending into the air as he stealthily approached the sound of the battle. Soon, he arrived at the scene. He saw an elderly man in a fierce battle with a beast. When Qin Feng saw the beast, his face lit up with excitement. It was a One-Star perfect Wind Elemental Beast¡ªSwift Wind Wolf. The Wind Elemental Beast Core he had longed for was right in front of him. A One-Star perfect demon Core might allow him to reach Perfect Wind Elemental cultivation. Excited, Qin Feng quickly calmed himself and looked at the elderly man again. Upon seeing him, Qin Feng¡¯s eyes widened in shock. The elderly man had silver hair and was dressed in very refined clothing, impeccably neat, without a single wrinkle. Clearly, he was a person who valued his appearance. As the elderly man moved, he was surrounded by a star formation that protected him. He seemed able to manipulate the surrounding energy, as if controlling the world¡¯s forces. This man was a Three-Star Elementalist. Qin Feng couldn¡¯t help but inhale sharply, becoming cautious. He realized that this man wasn¡¯t just any Three-Star Elementalist; he was a Three-Star Mid-Stage one. Qin Feng wasn¡¯t his match and needed to be careful. Qin Feng was confused. He had seen Zhou Changtong¡¯s photo before, and this elderly man didn¡¯t resemble him at all. In fact, this elderly man was Lin Chongyue. At that moment, the battle in the scene took a turn. Lin Chongyue casually waved his hand, and countless grains of sand formed dozens of long spears that pierced through the Swift Wind Wolf, impaling it like a hedgehog. Before the Swift Wind Wolf could even let out a painful howl, it was killed. Its five-meter-tall body slammed heavily to the ground, causing the earth to tremble. A faint smell of blood lingered in the air. Lin Chongyue frowned slightly, showing some distaste for the dust and blood splattering around. He took a few steps back, checking his clothes to ensure they weren¡¯t dirty, and finally relaxed. Only then did he store the Swift Wind Wolf¡¯s body into his storage ring. After all that, he handled it with care, as though afraid of dirtying his clothes. Qin Feng mumbled in his heart. But at that moment, Lin Chongyue suddenly looked in Qin Feng¡¯s direction with a hint of doubt in his eyes. Qin Feng almost jumped in shock. But soon, Lin Chongyue shook his head slightly, a self-mocking smile appearing on his face. Clearly, he felt he had overthought it. Just then, the sound of air being torn apart came from not far away. Qin Feng quickly looked up. A figure engulfed in flames flew towards him from the distance. Only Wind Elemental Masters could fly, and others needed to reach the Three-Star stage to do so. Because at the Three-Star level, one could control the elemental forces and fly. The incoming figure was clearly a Fire Elemental Master above the Three-Star level. Qin Feng became even more cautious. Soon, the figure arrived and landed from the air. It was a middle-aged man. When Qin Feng saw his face, he showed an expression of joy. Wait, could this white-haired elderly man be from the Lin family? ¡°Why didn¡¯t Lin Jianhao come personally?¡± Zhou Changtong asked, casually surveying the surroundings, showing caution. ¡°You caused such a huge beast wave that the entire alliance was alarmed. Our family head couldn¡¯t get away, so he sent me instead.¡± Lin Chongyue explained coldly. Hidden in the shadows, Qin Feng was thrilled upon hearing this. This elderly man was indeed from the Lin family. He quickly and quietly took out his phone and started recording. Fortunately, the Ice Concealment skill could hide everything within one meter, so his actions went undetected. ¡°Zhou Changtong, I¡¯m curious, how did you create the beast wave?¡± Lin Chongyue asked, his hands clasped behind his back as he curiously probed. ¡°You don¡¯t need to know that,¡± Zhou Changtong replied, frowning slightly. ¡°Did you bring the goods?¡± ¡°Heh!¡± Lin Chongyue gave a dry laugh. ¡°I brought them! What about yours?¡± ¡°Naturally, I brought them!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s show them together!¡± ¡°All right!¡± Zhou Changtong didn¡¯t waste time and took out a spiritual fruit from his storage ring. The fruit was snow-white and translucent, about the size of an egg, emitting a pleasant fragrance. As soon as it appeared, the surrounding ice energy began to stir. Qin Feng was astonished and took a closer look, a light screen automatically appearing in his eyes. Item Name: Divine Ice Fruit Category: Rare Object (Extremely Rare) Effect: Increases Ice Elemental Sensitivity. Notes: Can be devoured; humans can also consume it directly. Qin Feng was ecstatic. The Divine Ice Fruit¡¯s fame had spread worldwide. It was the only item on Earth that could enhance Ice Elemental sensitivity. It was rumored to be worth over 10 billion, with no market for it. Many powerful Ice Elemental experts desperately sought it. Qin Feng was tempted. If he consumed this Divine Ice Fruit, he could break through to Peerless-level Ice Elemental talent. However, Qin Feng wanted to give it to Chu Chu. Chu Chu had a dual-element physique, and one of her elements was Ice. If the little girl consumed this fruit, she would become an Elementalist. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Not bad! It¡¯s the Divine Ice Fruit!¡± Lin Chongyue said, visibly excited. Such a treasure was something he wouldn¡¯t encounter often in his life. He then cautiously said, ¡°Didn¡¯t we agree on two? Why is there only one?¡± ¡°This is it!¡± Zhou Changtong took out another Divine Ice Fruit. In the darkness, Qin Feng smiled. Two Divine Ice Fruits¡ªone for him, one for Chu Chu. ¡°Where¡¯s your part?¡± Zhou Changtong carefully put the Divine Ice Fruit away. ¡°I have it!¡± Lin Chongyue took a deep breath and brought out a storage ring. Qin Feng held his breath in anticipation. He was also curious about what rare treasure the Lin family would offer in exchange. Chapter 60 - Take the treasure by surprise Chapter 60: Take the treasure by surprise¡°Where¡¯s your item?¡± Zhou Changtong cautiously put away the Divine Ice Fruit. ¡°I brought it!¡± Lin Chongyue took a deep breath and pulled out a storage ring. Qin Feng also held his breath. He was curious about what kind of extraordinary treasure the Lin family would bring to trade. ¡°Take it out and let¡¯s see!¡± Zhou Changtong swallowed hard. ¡°All right!¡± Lin Chongyue retrieved a spiritual fruit from the ring. The fruit was entirely fiery red. As soon as it appeared, the surrounding fire elemental energy became extraordinarily active. In Qin Feng¡¯s vision, a screen automatically appeared: Item Name: Divine Fire Fruit Category: Rare Object (Extremely Rare) Effect: Increases fire elemental sensitivity. Remark: Consumable; humans can also directly eat it. This Divine Fire Fruit was on par with the Divine Ice Fruit, both being rare treasures. It was the only item on Earth capable of enhancing fire elemental sensitivity, making it incredibly valuable. Qin Feng¡¯s heart burned with desire. His fire elemental talent was the weakest. If he could obtain this Divine Fire Fruit, it would significantly improve his abilities. In short, whether it was the Divine Fire Fruit or the Divine Ice Fruit, both would greatly benefit him. Qin Feng was thoroughly tempted. He had made up his mind¡ªhe wanted all three divine fruits. However, Qin Feng kept his composure. The two individuals in front of him were stronger than he was, so he had to proceed cautiously. After all, this was the real world, not the God-Level Challenge Space¡ªdeath here meant true death. At this moment, Zhou Changtong stared at the Divine Fire Fruit with fiery eyes. ¡°Is there more?¡± Zhou Changtong swallowed again, greed flashing in his gaze. ¡°Only one!¡± Lin Chongyue frowned. ¡°We already discussed this! Besides, even if there were two, you wouldn¡¯t need them!¡± The Divine Fire Fruit and Divine Ice Fruit only worked for the first one consumed. Additional ones were ineffective. ¡°Hehe! Just asking!¡± Zhou Changtong chuckled dryly. ¡°Did you bring the other items?¡± ¡°I did!¡± Lin Chongyue then retrieved a crystal bottle. Inside it was a red liquid, emitting a faint glow even in the dark. Qin Feng looked at the red liquid. Item Name: Imperial Flowing Elixir (Fire) Category: Rare Object (Extremely Rare) Effect: Quickly enhances fire elemental cultivation and rapidly condenses star patterns. Remark: Consumable; humans can refine it. Qin Feng drew in a sharp breath. The value of this bottle of Imperial Flowing Elixir (Fire) was comparable to the Divine Ice Fruit, likely exceeding billions. The Lin family had invested heavily this time. Even if it cost him his life, Qin Feng was determined to take these treasures! Qin Feng discreetly put away his phone. He had already taken enough evidence¡ªit was time to act. He pulled out a remote-controlled bomb and gently placed it in the nearby bushes. Under the cover of darkness, no one noticed it. Using his Ice Concealment Technique, Qin Feng crept closer to the two. At this moment, Zhou Changtong and Lin Chongyue were both carefully watching each other, alert to any sudden moves. ¡°Not bad! This is indeed the Imperial Flowing Elixir! Your men¡­ Hehe!¡± Zhou Changtong almost let something slip but quickly laughed it off. The greed in his eyes grew even stronger, making Lin Chongyue uneasy. For some reason, Lin Chongyue felt that Zhou Changtong seemed odd, exuding an invisible pressure. ¡°Hurry up and make the exchange! This is Luo Hua Mountain, full of beasts. It¡¯s no place to linger¡­¡± Lin Chongyue urged. ¡°Hehe! All right!¡± Zhou Changtong grinned strangely. Then, he placed two Divine Ice Fruits into a storage ring, while Lin Chongyue placed the Divine Fire Fruit and the Imperial Flowing Elixir (Fire) into another ring. The two began exchanging rings. But just as their fingers touched the rings, Qin Feng pressed the remote control button. The bomb exploded! In the stillness of the midnight, the sudden explosion was especially loud. Startled, Zhou Changtong and Lin Chongyue immediately turned toward the source of the blast. Taking advantage of their distraction, Qin Feng made his move. In a flash, he dashed to their side, snatching both storage rings with one swift motion. ¡°Not good!¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± Zhou Changtong and Lin Chongyue were both shocked and furious. They hadn¡¯t expected a third person to be hiding nearby. The two quickly pursued Qin Feng. ¡°Who¡¯s there? Show yourself!¡± Zhou Changtong launched a fiery punch toward Qin Feng¡¯s direction. The punch transformed into a blazing firestorm, sweeping forward. The punch missed, scattering sparks everywhere! Qin Feng dodged the attack but revealed his position in the process. At that moment, Lin Chongyue¡¯s attack arrived as well. Dozens of sand serpents lunged toward Qin Feng, attempting to entangle him. Drawing his Blood Bone Sword, Qin Feng moved swiftly. With a flurry of sword strikes, he shredded all the sand serpents. Taking advantage of the chaos, Qin Feng broke through the encirclement¡ªonly to face Zhou Changtong¡¯s staff smashing toward him. Qin Feng shifted his footing to evade, but Lin Chongyue shouted and slammed his palm to the ground, activating his innate ability: Hundredfold Gravity Field, directly targeting Qin Feng. Qin Feng immediately felt an immense weight. The Earth¡¯s gravity had multiplied a hundredfold, drastically slowing him down. Unable to dodge Zhou Changtong¡¯s attack in time, Qin Feng had no choice but to confront it head-on. Zhou Changtong, a peak three-star early-stage expert, was just a step away from mid-stage. The Fire God Staff he wielded was a top-tier weapon amplifying his power by 100%. This strike was as devastating as it could get. Blade versus staff¡ªan explosive clash! The ground shook, and flames shot skyward! Qin Feng was sent flying by the strike. Fortunately, he wore a Fire Armor beneath his clothes, which absorbed much of the damage. Even so, the sound of cracking bones was unmistakable beneath the armor. His chest caved in, blood spurted wildly, and he was flung dozens of meters into the bushes. At a glance, it was clear he was gravely injured. Against two three-star experts, any other two-star peak cultivator would have been reduced to ashes. Even a three-star early-stage expert would have been severely wounded¡ªlet alone Qin Feng, who was only at one-star peak. ¡°Haha! This guy¡¯s gravely injured!¡± Zhou Changtong laughed triumphantly. ¡°Hurry and retrieve our items!¡± Lin Chongyue was worried about losing the treasures. The two rushed toward the bushes and saw Qin Feng lying motionless on the ground, seemingly dead. But as they approached, their expressions changed drastically. All that was left was a bloody garment¡ªthere was no sign of anyone! ¡°Not good! He got away!¡± Lin Chongyue¡¯s face turned grim. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Feng¡¯s Ice Concealment Technique was excellent at hiding his presence, making him hard to track. ¡°Damn it! That guy must be a three-star early-stage expert!¡± Zhou Changtong fumed. Only a three-star early-stage expert could survive their combined attack. ¡°Wait! Zhou Changtong, look at these footprints¡­¡± Lin Chongyue, more observant, noticed a trail of blood droplets leading in a direction. Clearly, Qin Feng was injured. While his Ice Concealment Technique allowed him to escape, the blood trail betrayed him. The two exchanged glances and began following the blood trail. But after they left, Qin Feng reappeared from his original spot. He had deliberately misled them, creating a fake trail to lure them away. As for his injuries, they had already been healed by the beast cores he had consumed earlier. Chapter 61 Chapter 61: Mysterious Zhou ChangtongAt that moment, Qin Feng appeared with a smile, taking out the Imperial Flowing Elixir (Fire) and drinking it all in one gulp. For others, refining this Imperial Flowing Elixir (Fire) would take about a week. But with his God-Level Devouring skill, it would only take a few minutes to refine completely. As the spiritual liquid entered his mouth, the Devouring skill activated. Warm energy spread throughout his entire body, and Qin Feng felt an unparalleled sense of comfort, unconsciously closing his eyes. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured the Imperial Flowing Elixir (Fire)¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Fire attribute cultivation increased by 10%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Fire attribute cultivation increased by 10%¡­¡± ¡°Ding!¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Fire attribute cultivation has reached the peak of the One-Star Perfect stage!¡± The Imperial Flowing Elixir (Fire) was incredibly potent! (The absorption of the Imperial Flowing Elixir is not affected by talent.) In just a few minutes, Qin Feng¡¯s fire attribute cultivation reached the absolute peak of the One-Star Perfection stage. But it wasn¡¯t over yet. ¡°Ding! Successfully absorbed the energy of the Imperial Flowing Elixir. Second star mark condensed: +10%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Successfully absorbed the energy of the Imperial Flowing Elixir. Second star mark condensed: +10%¡­¡± ¡°Ding!¡­ Second star mark completion rate: 53%¡­¡± The Imperial Flowing Elixir not only boosted cultivation but also aided in condensing star marks¡ªit was truly remarkable! Qin Feng opened his eyes with joy, very satisfied with his harvest. Now that the fire attribute had reached perfection, it no longer required his attention. In the future, he only needed to fully condense the second star mark to break through to a Two-Star Fire Elementalist. This was a process that required meditative perseverance, with the time needed depending on one¡¯s talent. However, Qin Feng wasn¡¯t in a hurry to break through to Two-Star. In the next second, Qin Feng took out the Divine Fire Fruit and ate it directly. For others, refining this fruit would take three to five days but with his God-Level Devouring skill, he could refine it in just a few minutes. So, he eagerly consumed it. Converting gains into strength as quickly as possible was the best way to secure results. As the divine fruit entered his mouth, its fragrance spread, and the Devouring skill activated automatically¡­ Once again, a surge of fiery energy coursed through his entire body¡­ ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured the Divine Fire Fruit. Fire attribute aptitude being strengthened¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host, fire attribute talent has been upgraded to ¡®Good¡¯!¡± His fire attribute talent had successfully been raised to the ¡®Good¡¯ level. ¡®Good¡¯ was a level of talent found in only one out of every 100,000 people, rarely seen even in Yunyang Base City. Qin Feng was secretly delighted and immediately began devouring the Divine Ice Fruit. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured the Divine Ice Fruit. Ice attribute aptitude being strengthened¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host, ice attribute talent has been upgraded to ¡®Peerless¡¯!¡± Qin Feng then checked his cultivation template: Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Realm (Peerless): One-Star Mid Stage (83%) Thunder Realm (Peerless): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal Completion Rate: 89%) Ice Realm (Peerless): Quasi-Elementalist (Divine Seal Completion Rate: 92%) Fire Attribute Realm (Good): One-Star Perfection (Second Star Mark 53%) Innate Skill: God-Level Devouring Combat Skill: Furious Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Technique Combat Power Index: 4000 points After reviewing his information, Qin Feng felt immensely satisfied. His ice attribute talent had also reached the ¡°Peerless¡± level. With this, he only needed one day of cultivation to simultaneously break through to One-Star in both lightning and ice attributes. His strength would increase dramatically once again. This time, his gains were enormous. In fact, he had to thank the Lin family for this. Thinking of the Lin family reminded Qin Feng of Chu Chu. He still had one Divine Ice Fruit left, and he planned to give it to the little girl when he returned. This way, she would have the chance to become an Elementalist. Qin Feng felt a sense of contentment. Being able to help his sister become an Elementalist made him very happy. At that moment, the sound of footsteps and voices came from the distance. Zhou Changtong and Lin Chongyue had returned. Qin Feng was about to leave but suddenly had an idea. He took the Divine Ice Fruit out of his storage ring, placed it into another ring, and then lay down, pretending to be dead. He had tampered with Zhou Changtong and Lin Chongyue¡¯s rings, scattering them deliberately nearby. With his increased strength, his courage had also grown. Soon, footsteps echoed in the area. ¡°Huh! Zhou Changtong, look! That guy is here!¡± Lin Chongyue immediately spotted Qin Feng. Zhou Changtong¡¯s eyes also lit up. The two exchanged a glance and cautiously approached. They found it strange¡ªhadn¡¯t this guy escaped earlier? Both were puzzled. Moments later, they carefully moved to Qin Feng¡¯s side. Lin Chongyue discreetly drew his longsword. Zhou Changtong also secretly took out his Fire God Staff. Exchanging glances, they reached a silent understanding. They planned to attack together, utterly destroying Qin Feng, whether he was alive or dead. ¡°Huh! A ring!¡± Suddenly, they both noticed a scattered ring nearby and recognized it as their own. Lin Chongyue hesitated, signaling to Zhou Changtong, asking whether to retrieve the ring first or kill Qin Feng. Zhou Changtong gestured to kill first. Having reached an agreement, the two attacked Qin Feng simultaneously. Lin Chongyue aimed a sword slash at Qin Feng¡¯s neck, intending to sever the masked man¡¯s head! Zhou Changtong also struck fiercely with his staff. ¡°Huh! Something¡¯s wrong!¡± Suddenly, Lin Chongyue¡¯s expression changed drastically. He turned sharply, only to see that Zhou Changtong¡¯s staff wasn¡¯t aimed at Qin Feng but at him instead. ¡°Zhou Changtong, what are you doing?!¡± Lin Chongyue roared in anger, hurriedly raising his sword to block. No matter what, he was still a mid-stage Three-Star expert, while Zhou Changtong was only at the early peak stage. The staff knocked the longsword aside and smashed Lin Chongyue¡¯s head, leaving his brain splattered. Lin Chongyue fell backward, his eyes wide with terror and disbelief. ¡°Hehe! Kid, get up already! How long are you going to keep pretending to be dead?¡± Zhou Changtong let out a sinister laugh. At the same time, his body began to swell, and fur started growing on his face. Chapter 62 - Deceiving Zhou Changtong Chapter 62: Deceiving Zhou Changtong¡°Ha! Ha! Kid, get up! How long do you plan to play dead?¡± Zhou Changtong let out a sinister laugh. At the same time, his body began to swell, and hair started growing on his face. In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a two-meter-tall giant. His face was covered in fur, his muscles bulged grotesquely, and his appearance was both strange and hideous. Yet his aura reached the late stage of the three-star Elementalist. The power threshold of a late-stage three-star warrior was 8,000 points¡ªexactly double Qin Feng¡¯s. ¡°Sigh~!¡± A soft sigh escaped. Qin Feng opened his eyes with a look of helplessness on his face, appearing weak and frail. It was clear he hadn¡¯t fully recovered from his injuries¡ªor so it seemed. This was, of course, Qin Feng¡¯s act. ¡°How did you know I was pretending to be dead?¡± Qin Feng probed. ¡°Heh heh! The smell of the living is different from that of the dead,¡± Zhou Changtong replied smugly. ¡°Heh,¡± Qin Feng glanced at Zhou Changtong. ¡°You have a keen nose!¡± ¡°Disappointed, aren¡¯t you?¡± Zhou Changtong smirked playfully. ¡°Were you hoping to feign death to escape a beating? Kid, you¡¯re too naive!¡± ¡°Sigh~! You got me!¡± Qin Feng feigned a sigh of regret. Zhou Changtong grew even more complacent. ¡°Kid, I killed Lin Chongyue. Aren¡¯t you curious?¡± ¡°I already guessed it,¡± Qin Feng suddenly smiled. ¡°You¡¯re not Zhou Changtong!¡± The words shocked Zhou Changtong. His pupils shrank sharply. ¡°What nonsense are you spouting, kid?¡± ¡°The real Zhou Changtong is only a first-level earl of Ice Moon City¡ªin other words, merely a three-star early-stage Elementalist. But Lin Jianhao is a four-star master¡­¡± Qin Feng paused. ¡°So what?¡± Zhou Changtong asked, puzzled. ¡°If Lin Jianhao hadn¡¯t been delayed by something, he would have been the one coming today, as per your agreement.¡± ¡°That¡¯s correct!¡± ¡°How could a mere three-star early-stage Elementalist negotiate with a four-star Elementalist? Weren¡¯t you afraid Lin Jianhao would kill you, just as you killed Lin Chongyue? You must have had some sort of leverage.¡± Qin Feng slowly analyzed the situation. This inconsistency had caught his attention from the beginning, though he hadn¡¯t figured it out until now. Earlier, he had pretended to be dead to uncover the truth, hoping to observe Zhou Changtong¡¯s actions when the treasure was reclaimed. To his surprise, Zhou Changtong had actually killed Lin Chongyue. This further confirmed Qin Feng¡¯s suspicions¡ªthis guy definitely had a secret. Sure enough, Zhou Changtong took a deep breath, his gaze toward Qin Feng growing colder and more menacing. ¡°You¡¯re a clever one,¡± Zhou Changtong muttered as he quietly gripped the Fire God Staff. ¡°But clever people rarely live long.¡± Qin Feng forced a bitter smile. ¡°With injuries this severe, how much longer can I live anyway?¡± ¡°Sigh~! Before I die, I just want to know the truth so I can rest in peace.¡± Qin Feng¡¯s face was filled with despair. Hearing this, Zhou Changtong relaxed slightly. It made sense¡ªwhat could he fear from someone so gravely injured? S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was no way Qin Feng could escape his grasp in such a state. Anyone with injuries this serious would need at least ten days to half a month to recover. Feeling reassured, Zhou Changtong¡¯s expression turned smug again. ¡°Your curiosity is a little too much! But how did you figure out I¡¯m not Zhou Changtong?¡± This question truly puzzled him, and he couldn¡¯t help but admire Qin Feng¡¯s perceptiveness. Qin Feng gave a mysterious smile. ¡°The key lies in the weapon in your hand!¡± ¡°You mean this Fire God Staff?¡± Zhou Changtong was taken aback. He¡¯d had the Fire God Staff for a while but never noticed anything unusual about it. Yet this staff had indeed belonged to the original Zhou Changtong. ¡°Exactly! It¡¯s this staff!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s gaze was firm. ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s the secret hidden in this Fire God Staff?¡± Zhou Changtong¡¯s curiosity was thoroughly piqued. ¡°It¡¯s simple! First, plant the staff into the ground¡­¡± Qin Feng explained seriously. Zhou Changtong hesitated for a moment but then drove the staff into the ground nearby. ¡°What next?¡± ¡°Next, let go with both hands! Step back two meters, and then use fire elemental energy to sense it. You¡¯ll discover something extraordinary¡­¡± ¡°Really?¡± Zhou Changtong seemed skeptical. ¡°Why do I feel like you¡¯re messing with me?¡± Qin Feng sighed. ¡°Sigh~! Do I look like someone in a position to mess around?¡± Hearing this, Zhou Changtong found it reasonable. However, he still asked, ¡°Why do you know so much?¡± Qin Feng sighed again. ¡°It¡¯s related to my identity. In a moment, I¡¯ll take off my mask and reveal my true identity. Then you¡¯ll understand.¡± His tone was incredibly sincere, and Zhou Changtong believed him. He released the Fire God Staff, stepped back two meters, and began to sense it with fire elemental energy. At that moment, something unexpected happened. With a sudden burst of energy, Qin Feng leaped from the ground, springing toward the two rings on the floor. His movements were swift and vigorous, showing no trace of injury. ¡°Damn it!¡± Zhou Changtong exclaimed, realizing he¡¯d been tricked. He quickly moved to snatch the rings as well. Those rings were the real prize, containing treasures of great value. At this moment, Zhou Changtong regretted deeply. But just then, Qin Feng made a surprising move¡ªhe shifted his footing and dashed toward the Fire God Staff instead of the rings. Zhou Changtong was overjoyed. Light flashed repeatedly! Qin Feng, equipped with Wind Shadow Boots, moved at incredible speed. In the blink of an eye, he seized the Fire God Staff and conveniently stashed Lin Chongyue¡¯s corpse into his storage ring. The corpse had a storage ring, and there must be quite a few treasures inside it. At the same time, Zhou Changtong¡¯s hand was closing in on two storage rings. But just as he was about to grab them, Qin Feng casually flicked his hand, and the two rings vanished in an instant. Zhou Changtong immediately grasped at nothing. He quickly turned his head, only to see Qin Feng smiling at him. The two rings were already in Qin Feng¡¯s hand. It turned out that Qin Feng had rigged the two rings beforehand, tying them with transparent fishing lines that were invisible in the dark of night. When Zhou Changtong was about to grab them, Qin Feng pulled them back just in time. ¡°You tricked me!¡± Zhou Changtong was furious and threw a punch straight at him. Swish! A blade flashed! The Blood Bone Sword appeared! An earth-shaking explosion echoed! Within a radius of several hundred meters, the mountain trembled. Qin Feng was blasted backward dozens of steps before stabilizing himself. However, he wasn¡¯t injured. Zhou Changtong also staggered back seven or eight steps. He was utterly stunned! To make matters worse, his weapon had been stolen, leaving him as helpless as a tiger without teeth. ¡°Haha! Brother Zhou, thank you very much!¡± Qin Feng laughed heartily. This time, the gains were astonishing. As soon as he finished speaking, he darted into the jungle. Zhou Changtong was a late-stage Three-Star powerhouse. Even without a weapon, he was still stronger than Qin Feng. ¡°You bastard! Stop right there!¡± Zhou Changtong was so enraged that smoke almost spewed from his ears as he hurried to pursue. There was no way he would let him escape. The Wind Shadow Boots on Qin Feng¡¯s feet glowed faintly, doubling his speed. At the same time, he cast the Ice Concealment Technique, blending quickly into the air. When Zhou Changtong finally caught up, he realized that Qin Feng¡¯s presence had disappeared¡ªhis target was gone. ¡°Ah! Ah! Ah!¡± ¡°You liar! You despicable liar!!!¡± Zhou Changtong¡¯s face turned red with fury, and he was on the verge of losing his mind. This time, not only had his treasures been stolen, but even his weapon for survival had been taken away. What should he do? He couldn¡¯t find his target¡ªwhat now? He was both angry and desperate. Wait, the scent! At this moment, he could no longer bother hiding his strength. A terrifying aura began to emanate from his body. Chapter 63 Chapter 63: The Wind and Fire Are Perfected, Strength SoarsAt this moment, Zhou Changtong could no longer care about hiding his presence. An extremely terrifying aura emanated from his body. Qin Feng, who was fleeing, sensed it and quickly turned around, only to witness a terrifying sight. Zhou Changtong¡¯s body swelled, and his skin cracked all over. Finally, a human skin peeled off from his body. Zhou Changtong transformed into a three-meter-tall monster, covered in black fur, with blood-red eyes. His aura had reached the pinnacle of Three-Star, or rather, half a step to Four-Star. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Feng was stunned. Zhou Changtong¡¯s aura was both human and demonic, very strange. Once the transformation was complete, he took a deep sniff of the air around him. It seemed that in this state, his sense of smell was particularly sharp. Sure enough, he turned his head, looked in Qin Feng¡¯s direction, and excitedly charged forward. He had caught the scent of Qin Feng. Even though he couldn¡¯t see Qin Feng, his sense of smell could still pinpoint his location. Qin Feng¡¯s expression changed slightly, and he immediately turned and fled. But Zhou Changtong¡¯s speed was incredibly fast, nearing that of a Four-Star Elementalist. Even with the Wind Shadow Boots helping him, Qin Feng was still slower by a margin. The distance between them was shrinking and Qin Feng¡¯s heart was racing. He was no match for a half-step Four-Star powerhouse. If Zhou Changtong caught him, he would be finished. ¡°Despicable liar! You can¡¯t escape!¡± Zhou Changtong roared. His nose sniffed continuously at the air, locking onto Qin Feng¡¯s range. Qin Feng saw this and his eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something. He turned and fled to the left. He had heard the sound of water from that direction. There must be a stream there. Thus, Qin Feng ran for his life. Zhou Changtong chased furiously behind him. The distance between them kept closing¡ªninety meters¡­ eighty meters¡­ seventy meters¡­ In the blink of an eye, the distance was down to just twenty meters. At that moment, Qin Feng finally saw the stream ahead. He was overjoyed and accelerated toward it. ¡°You liar! Die!¡± At that moment, Zhou Changtong¡¯s palm shot out a fire dragon, roaring as it surged toward Qin Feng. With the Divine Combat Aura, Qin Feng quickly adjusted his steps, easily dodging the attack while moving at high speed. At the same time, he leapt into the stream. Water splashed everywhere! Zhou Changtong¡¯s face changed drastically as he bombarded the area where Qin Feng had fallen into the water. In an instant, rocks shattered, and the stream¡¯s flow was interrupted. A large amount of water was evaporated into mist by the flames. But after the frantic attack, everything around was still. There was no sign of Qin Feng. This time, he couldn¡¯t even smell Qin Feng¡¯s scent. ¡°Damn it! Damn it!! How did this happen?¡± Zhou Changtong roared. His face turned extremely ugly. Then, he stared hard at the direction the stream flowed, a fierce look in his eyes. That brat must have escaped along the stream. The water flow had the effect of masking the scent, making it impossible for him to track using his nose. Zhou Changtong was furious, his liver aching with rage. At the same time, he felt incredibly stupid. This transaction not only resulted in him gaining nothing, but he also lost everything. He couldn¡¯t just let this go. Zhou Changtong suddenly threw his head back and let out a beast-like howl. The peaceful night echoed with his roar as it reverberated across the mountains, sounding extremely loud. After a moment, all the demonic beasts and ferocious beasts in the entire Luo Hua Mountain range began to howl in response to Zhou Changtong. The howls continued one after another, shaking the entire mountain range with overwhelming momentum. Zhou Changtong howled several more times. Then, a large group of demonic and ferocious beasts rushed over, following the stream to begin their search. They seemed to follow Zhou Changtong¡¯s orders willingly. Thus, hundreds of demonic and ferocious beasts began to search the stream. In the blink of an eye, two hours passed. Zhou Changtong found nothing. He stood there dumbfounded, staring blankly at the river, unsure of what to do. After a while, he sighed deeply. He couldn¡¯t stay in the Luo Hua Mountain anymore. He had exposed his true form and needed to escape quickly. Just thinking about that organization called ¡®Hun¡¯ made him tremble all over. It was an intense fear, coming from the depths of his soul. That organization had turned him into a creature that was neither human nor demon. He had barely escaped and didn¡¯t want to be captured again. The people of that organization were incredibly powerful and perverted. They were always involved in things unspeakable, even violating human nature. Without hesitation, Zhou Changtong vanished into the night and fled quietly. Meanwhile, several dozen miles away from Luo Hua Mountain, by a river, Qin Feng emerged from the water. Qin Feng smiled as he looked back at Luo Hua Mountain. In the pitch-black night, the distant mountains resembled a giant beast lying quietly between heaven and earth. It no longer posed a threat to him. Qin Feng¡¯s mind stirred, and the fire essence energy circulated throughout his body, instantly drying his wet clothes. It felt like he had just taken a bath, and strangely enough, it was quite comfortable. Qin Feng reflected on Zhou Changtong¡¯s appearance, feeling somewhat confused. If I can¡¯t figure it out, I¡¯ll leave it for later! Qin Feng didn¡¯t bother thinking further. Earlier, when he said Zhou Changtong wasn¡¯t human, it was just a guess based on intuition. Lying with open eyes was his specialty. To his surprise, he had guessed right. He had vaguely discovered an extraordinary secret. Clearly, the world behind this was far more exciting than he had imagined. Leaving the riverbank, Qin Feng didn¡¯t rush back to Yunyang Base City. It was already past three in the morning. Traveling at night in the wilderness was extremely dangerous. Demonic beasts were better at fighting in the dark than humans. A quarter of an hour later, Qin Feng found a place to hide. It was a dilapidated house. Inside, Qin Feng excitedly took out a wind-elemental demon core. He had obtained it from Lin Chongyue¡¯s storage ring. Previously, Lin Chongyue had killed a one-star late-stage Swift Wind Wolf. Now, this harvest had fallen into Qin Feng¡¯s hands. ¡°Successfully devoured Wind Elemental Demon Core (One-Star Late-Stage)¡­¡± ¡°Wind Elemental cultivation increased by +10%¡­¡± ¡°Sub-elemental cultivation increased by +10%¡­¡± ¡°Wind Elemental cultivation broke through to One-Star Late-Stage¡­¡± ¡°Wind Elemental cultivation increased by +10%¡­¡± ¡°Wind Elemental cultivation increased¡­¡± ¡°Wind Elemental cultivation reached One-Star Late-Stage pinnacle!¡± ¡°Haha!! The Wind Element is also complete!¡± Qin Feng rejoiced madly. Chapter 64 Chapter 64: Lin Family¡¯s InvestigationQin Feng was ecstatic. The absorption rate of his Peerless talent was extraordinary. Now, his mastery of both wind and fire elements had reached perfection, significantly enhancing his power. Without delay, he continued his cultivation. As he cultivated, the elemental forces of ice, wind, fire, and thunder flowed through his body. With his ice elemental talent now reaching Peerless level, his cultivation speed increased by more than tenfold. At this rate, the completion of his Ice element¡¯s Divine Seal would surpass even the Thunder Seal in speed. Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, it was already noon the next day. Qin Feng opened his eyes with a delighted expression. This time, both his ice and thunder elements had broken through to the first-star level, causing another explosive increase in his power. Unable to contain his excitement, Qin Feng eagerly brought up his cultivation template: Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Affinity (Peerless): First Star Perfection (Second Star Mark 3.4%) Thunder Affinity (Peerless): Early First Star (0.01%) Ice Affinity (Peerless): Early First Star (0.01%) Fire Affinity (Good): First Star Perfection (Second Star Mark 53.1%) Innate Skill: God-Level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Technique Combat Power Index: 6000 points ¡°Haha!! All four elements have broken through!¡± Qin Feng was beyond thrilled. He was now the only four-elementalist in this world and his combat power had reached a terrifying 6000 points. To put it into perspective, the threshold for early three-star power was only around 5000 points. With his current strength, he could effortlessly dominate early three-star opponents. In fact, not just early three-star opponents¡ªhe dared to face even late three-star powerhouses in battle. If word of this spread, no one would believe it. After all, there were fewer than twenty experts in Yunyang Base bCity who were above late three-star level. And Yunyang Base City was merely a mid-sized base city. Moments later, Qin Feng left his small house in high spirits and headed towards Yunyang City. He was eager to see Chu Chu as soon as possible. He hadn¡¯t seen her for a day and was worried about how she was doing. The Lin family had likely already traced her whereabouts, and he couldn¡¯t afford to delay. Of course, his main purpose in returning to Yunyang City was to eliminate the Lin family. As long as the Lin family remained, he wouldn¡¯t have peace of mind. With his increased strength, Qin Feng¡¯s speed had multiplied several times. This time, it took him just over two hours to return to the S-22 defense zone. Along the way, he encountered one or two demonic beasts, but they were all five-element beasts and not the ice or thunder types he needed. These two elemental beasts were exceedingly rare and hard to come by. This was one reason Qin Feng wanted to return to Yunyang City¡ªto purchase demon cores. He didn¡¯t have the time to hunt for ice and thunder beasts, but he did have the money! From the resources he reclaimed from Lin Zhongyue alone, he had amassed over 2 billion in wealth. Additionally, the monster corpses he had harvested netted him over 400 million. Selling Zhou Changtong¡¯s Fire God Staff added another 500 million. Combined with his own savings of over 300 million, he now had a staggering 3.3 billion in funds. In this world, as long as one had power, earning money was remarkably easy. These funds were more than enough to purchase the demon cores he needed, as well as luxury cars, villas, primordial weapons¡­ Just thinking about it brought Qin Feng immense satisfaction. As Qin Feng entered the S-22 defense zone, in the deputy commander¡¯s office¡­ Wang Jianlai was warmly entertaining a distinguished guest. This guest was none other than Lin Xue of the Lin family. ¡°Deputy Commander Wang, thank you for your help with this matter!¡± Lin Xue said gracefully, sipping her fragrant tea on the sofa. ¡°You¡¯re too kind! It¡¯s just a small matter!¡± Wang Jianlai replied with a fawning smile. Just then, footsteps echoed outside the office door. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Report!¡± ¡°Come in!¡± The door opened, and an adjutant walked in, holding a document in his hand. ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡± Wang Jianlai asked casually. ¡°Reporting, Commander. The situation has been clarified. The girl named Chu Chu belongs to He Feng¡¯s refugee team. Yesterday, during their patrol mission, they were attacked by a group of ferocious beasts. Only seven members escaped, while He Feng and three others are missing.¡± ¡°Among the seven who escaped was Chu Chu. Commander, here is the survivor¡¯s report.¡± The adjutant handed over the document. Wang Jianlai casually took it and flipped through it. Meanwhile, Lin Xue¡¯s hand trembled slightly, nearly spilling her tea. Lin Xue felt a growing unease. ¡°Hmm, it seems to be just an ordinary beast attack. That Chu Chu was lucky!¡± Wang Jianlai skimmed the report and tossed it onto the coffee table. ¡°Deputy Commander Wang, may I take a look at this report?¡± Lin Xue asked calmly, setting her teacup aside. ¡°Of course!¡± Lin Xue smiled faintly and picked up the report to examine it carefully. A moment later, she finished reading it. The report seemed unproblematic. All the survivors¡¯ statements were consistent: during the beast attack, everyone scattered in different directions, and no suspicious individuals were seen. After reading the report, even Lin Xue found herself half-convinced that this was just an ordinary beast attack. But she knew better. She was familiar with her nephew, Lin Xuyang. He was ruthless and meticulous, ensuring that his actions left no trace of the truth. ¡°Deputy Commander Wang, may I meet this Chu Chu?¡± Lin Xue asked, smiling as she returned the report to the table. ¡°No problem!¡± Wang Jianlai readily agreed. After all, it was just a refugee, not a big deal. Besides, the Lin family was one of the three great noble families in Yunyang Base City. Wang Jianlai naturally wanted to maintain good relations with them. ¡°Deputy Adjutant, bring that Chu Chu here!¡± Chapter 65 Chapter 65: Meeting on a Narrow Road¡°Deputy Zhou, bring that Chuchu here!¡± Wang Jianlai casually instructed. ¡°This¡­¡± The adjutant hesitated. ¡°Deputy Commander, Chuchu has been reassigned by the Regiment Commander. She¡¯s now the Regiment Commander¡¯s personal subordinate, with her position yet to be determined.¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Wang Jianlai was a bit surprised. ¡°Miss Lin, what do you think about this matter¡­¡± As Liu Yan¡¯s personal subordinate, he neither had the authority nor dared to give orders to her. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Lin Xue was also a bit surprised. ¡°Deputy Regiment Commander Wang, how about we go and meet Regiment Commander Liu?¡± Lin Xue said with a smile. From her perspective, given her status and background, Liu Yan would surely agree to let her meet a mere refugee. After all, she had the Lin family behind her. To her, Liu Yan was merely an ordinary regiment commander in a military district. She assumed Liu Yan would go out of her way to curry favor with her, just like Wang Jianlai was doing now. Unaware of Liu Yan¡¯s true background, Lin Xue had taken things for granted. ¡°All right!¡± Wang Jianlai readily agreed. ¡°Miss Lin, please follow me!¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± ¡­ Meanwhile, at Liu Yan¡¯s residence. In the courtyard¡¯s training ground, Chuchu was practicing. She wore a black-and-white battle mecha, wielding twin titanium-copper alloy swords, moving at an astonishing speed. Her movements left nothing but afterimages in the air. With the assistance of the top-tier mecha, each strike she delivered exceeded 500 combat points, equivalent to the combat strength of a beginner one-star Elementalist. Combined with her exceptional combat skills, she could even challenge mid-tier one-star Elementalists. After a while, Chuchu finished her training, glancing at her mecha with satisfaction. After a day of adjustments, she had fully mastered the mecha and seamlessly integrated it with her fighting techniques. This left her feeling quite accomplished. ¡°If my brother knew about my current strength, he¡¯d be so surprised!¡± The young girl thought cheerfully. Just then, footsteps sounded behind her. She quickly turned around to see Qin Feng smiling at her. ¡°Brother!¡± Chuchu exclaimed joyfully, running up to him. ¡°Little one, you¡¯ve made great progress in just one day!¡± Qin Feng said affectionately, patting her head. The girl was quite clingy, immediately snuggling into his embrace. ¡°Hehe! Brother, doesn¡¯t my mecha look amazing?¡± Chuchu asked coquettishly, looking up at him. ¡°Not bad!¡± Qin Feng said, observing it with interest. ¡°How does it perform?¡± Mecha were a supplementary tool for gene warriors. Many level-four gene warriors could double their combat strength by using mecha, earning them the title of ¡°Mecha Warriors.¡± ¡°Brother, this is the top-tier TF-B-X121 lightweight mecha. Its size adjusts automatically, weighing only 60 pounds, powered by a UF-37 micro-core engine. It¡¯s worth 1.3 billion! So expensive!¡± As she explained, Chuchu pressed a button on her chest. With a light sound, the mecha detached itself from her body. ¡°However, it boosts my combat strength by 100 points. With this, I¡¯m confident I can defeat mid-tier one-star Elementalists!¡± Her face was full of joy as she spoke. ¡°Impressive!¡± Qin Feng nodded in approval. The stronger his sister became, the happier he was. ¡°By the way, brother, I bought a lot of beast cores as you asked¡­¡± Chuchu stored the mecha and weapons in her storage ring, then took out over a dozen wind and fire-element beast cores. ¡°Excellent!¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes lit up as he happily accepted them. Once his wind and fire attributes reached the two-star level, he could directly absorb these beast cores, saving time on collecting them. ¡°Little one, buying so many beast cores must¡¯ve cost a lot, right?¡± Although these cores were only one-star, their quantity wasn¡¯t small. ¡°Yeah, I spent all the money!¡± Chuchu stuck out her tongue sheepishly. ¡°No problem! Money can always be earned again. By the way, have you completed your rank advancement test?¡± ¡°Not yet!¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°I just got the mecha and wasn¡¯t familiar with it. Sister Yan told me to practice first. Once I¡¯ve mastered it, passing the test will be much easier.¡± ¡°That makes sense.¡± Qin Feng nodded. ¡°Where is Sister Yan?¡± Thinking of that bold and fiery woman, Qin Feng¡¯s emotions were mixed. ¡°She went shopping with me yesterday and bought a lot of cultivation resources. She¡¯s now in seclusion, trying to break through to the two-star level.¡± Hearing this, Chuchu lowered her voice and asked, ¡°Brother, how did the deal go? Did you get the evidence against the Lin family?¡± ¡°I did! The Lin family is in big trouble this time.¡± Qin Feng smirked devilishly. He leaned closer and whispered something into Chuchu¡¯s ear. Hearing this, her eyes widened in shock. ¡°Little one, take this.¡± Qin Feng took out a spiritual fruit¡ªthe Divine Ice Fruit. ¡°My goodness!¡± Chuchu¡¯s mouth fell open. Her brother¡¯s words turned out to be true. Moments later, she was filled with joy. ¡°Brother, you¡¯re amazing!¡± She excitedly took the Divine Ice Fruit, her hands trembling slightly. She had never seen anything so precious before. Carefully storing the fruit, Chuchu let out a sigh of relief. Her face flushed with excitement, envisioning her future as an Elementalist. ¡°Little one, let¡¯s head to the city now!¡± Qin Feng said, feeling happy at his sister¡¯s joy. ¡°Brother, why are we going to the city?¡± ¡°To buy more beast cores! Then we¡¯ll both take the rank advancement test!¡± At the moment, Qin Feng¡¯s priority was to perfect his ice and thunder attributes. After that, they would solidify their noble status, giving them the leverage to deal with the Lin family. ¡°Brother, let¡¯s go!¡± Chuchu had already been looking forward to this. However, just as she finished speaking, footsteps echoed from outside the courtyard. Soon, Wang Jianlai entered with Lin Xue. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 66 Chapter 66: One Punch to Send Someone Flying ¡°Eh? It¡¯s you!¡± Wang Jianlai immediately recognized Chu Chu. Seeing Chu Chu, Wang Jianlai¡¯s eyes lit up, and his mood improved. He had always liked talented juniors. ¡°Deputy Commander Wang, this little girl is Chu Chu!¡± Lin Xue said with a smile on her face. But her gaze carried a hint of coldness. She had seen Chu Chu¡¯s photo and naturally recognized her at a glance. She planned to interrogate this girl thoroughly later to find out what had happened. ¡°Uh¡­ she¡¯s Chu Chu?¡± Wang Jianlai was a little surprised. He recognized Chu Chu but didn¡¯t know her name. He hadn¡¯t expected this little girl with such high combat talent to be a refugee. But that didn¡¯t matter. As long as someone had talent, he admired them. ¡°Deputy Commander Wang, she is definitely Chu Chu,¡± Lin Xue said with the same smile. At this moment, her gaze shifted to Qin Feng, and her eyes suddenly lit up. After her initial amazement, Lin Xue¡¯s gaze turned cold again. Moreover, when she thought about how these siblings were connected to her nephew¡¯s life and death, her feelings turned sour. Up to this point, Lin Xue hadn¡¯t fully suspected the siblings. She just believed that Lin Xuyang¡¯s disappearance had something to do with them. ¡°Miss Lin, you¡¯ve met Chu Chu now. If you have anything to ask, just go ahead¡­¡± Wang Jianlai said warmly. Hearing this, Chu Chu was slightly stunned. Qin Feng narrowed his eyes slightly. He had noticed something. This woman¡¯s surname was Lin. It seemed that someone from the Lin family had come looking for them. ¡°Little girl, I have some questions for you. Come with me!¡± Lin Xue said with a smile. But her words carried no sense of consultation; instead, they had an air of command. ¡°Who are you?¡± Chu Chu frowned. ¡°I don¡¯t even know you. Why should I go with you?¡± ¡°Chu Chu, this is Miss Lin Xue from the Lin family in this city. The Lin family is a prominent clan in Yunyang Base City. If Miss Lin is looking for you, it must be for something important. Don¡¯t be disrespectful,¡± Wang Jianlai said kindly, trying to remind Chu Chu. He was worried that Chu Chu, unaware of Lin Xue¡¯s background, might accidentally offend the Lin family, which would be troublesome. Thus, he deliberately revealed Lin Xue¡¯s identity to warn Chu Chu. Upon hearing this, a trace of panic flashed in Chu Chu¡¯s eyes. Qin Feng remained calm. He gently patted the little girl on the shoulder, signaling her not to be afraid. ¡°If you have something to say, just ask here. My sister won¡¯t be going with you,¡± Qin Feng said casually, his tone neither cold nor warm. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Jianlai was momentarily stunned and glanced at Qin Feng with a strange expression, but he said nothing more. Lin Xue frowned slightly. Of course, she wouldn¡¯t ask her questions here. The things Lin Xuyang had done couldn¡¯t be revealed publicly. ¡°Where is Commander Liu? I want to meet her!¡± Lin Xue asked nonchalantly. Her thought was that, regardless of Chu Chu¡¯s willingness, as long as Liu Yan agreed, she would forcibly take Chu Chu away. ¡°The Commander is currently in seclusion and cannot meet guests,¡± Qin Feng replied indifferently. Lin Xue frowned again. Wang Jianlai quickly smiled and said, ¡°Miss Lin, why don¡¯t you come back another day? Or you could just ask Chu Chu here.¡± ¡°Deputy Commander Wang, what I need to ask is highly confidential, and this place is not suitable!¡± Lin Xue¡¯s tone started to show impatience. ¡°Chu Chu, come with me!¡± Lin Xue¡¯s tone turned harsh. Then, she looked at Wang Jianlai and added, ¡°Deputy Commander Wang, please let Commander Liu know. I¡¯m taking this girl with me today. I¡¯ll return her in two days!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Jianlai was at a loss. ¡°Well¡­ our Commander hasn¡¯t agreed. Taking her like this isn¡¯t appropriate, is it?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the problem?¡± Lin Xue said dismissively. ¡°She¡¯s just a refugee girl. If Commander Liu has an issue, she can come to the Lin family for her!¡± At this moment, Lin Xue¡¯s patience ran out, and her tone turned firm. As soon as she finished speaking, she stepped forward and reached out to grab Chu Chu. In an instant, her hand reached toward Chu Chu¡¯s collar. Wang Jianlai hesitated about whether to intervene. But then, the situation suddenly changed. ¡°Scram!¡± A furious roar erupted as Qin Feng acted. With a casual punch, he sent Lin Xue flying. Lin Xue crashed heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust. The scene left Wang Jianlai dumbfounded. Wang Jianlai was utterly shocked. So young and already a late-stage one-star Fire Elementalist¡ªhe was on par with Wang Jianlai himself. What Wang Jianlai didn¡¯t know was that the power Qin Feng had just displayed wasn¡¯t even a tenth of his true strength. Meanwhile, Lin Xue climbed up from the ground in disarray. She looked at Qin Feng with fear. Lin Xue seemed to realize something, and her face turned pale. Without saying another word, she turned and left. ¡°Miss Lin¡­ Hey¡­ Miss Lin¡­¡± Lin Xue¡¯s sudden departure left Wang Jianlai at a loss. He called out to her a few times, but she ignored him completely. In no time, Lin Xue disappeared into the distance. She had to report this news to her cousin as soon as possible. ¡°Brother¡­¡± Chu Chu looked up at Qin Feng. Her big eyes shimmered with unease. But Qin Feng had a smile on his face. This was the effect he wanted and everything was within his calculations. The Lin family would soon have a headache. ¡°Little girl, don¡¯t worry!¡± Qin Feng gently patted Chu Chu¡¯s shoulder. At this moment, Wang Jianlai looked at Qin Feng with a complex expression. After hesitating for a moment, he said, ¡°Young man, you should take Chu Chu and leave this place quickly! The Lin family isn¡¯t easy to deal with. I reckon they¡¯ll be back with reinforcements soon.¡± After saying this, he sighed and left. This was all he could do to help. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 67 Chapter 67: Plunder After Wang Jianlai left, Chuchu looked at Qin Feng anxiously. ¡°Brother, will the Lin family really send people after us?¡± ¡°So what if they do?¡± Qin Feng smirked mischievously. ¡°Do we really have to sit here and wait for them to come? We¡¯ll head into the city shortly.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right!¡± Chuchu¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°This is outside the city, where combat restrictions are loose. Once we¡¯re inside, the Lin family can¡¯t act recklessly.¡± ¡°Little girl, take a look at this!¡± Qin Feng suddenly pulled out a storage ring. ¡°This is¡­¡± Chuchu looked puzzled. ¡°The storage ring from that woman earlier!¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Chuchu¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. Then, she exclaimed with excitement, ¡°Big brother, I didn¡¯t even see you take it! How did you do it?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say it like that!¡± Qin Feng flicked her forehead playfully. ¡°It¡¯s not stealing¡ªit¡¯s taking!¡± ¡°Hehe, does it have a lot of good stuff inside?¡± ¡°Yes, there¡¯s a low-tier elemental weapon and some other decent items. Let me take a closer look¡­¡± Qin Feng nodded in satisfaction as he examined the contents. Chuchu watched him with delight, though soon worry crept into her expression. ¡°Big brother, will she come back for it?¡± ¡°She better not!¡± Qin Feng sneered. ¡°And even if she does, what can she do? Does she have any proof?¡± ¡­ Meanwhile, after leaving the defense zone, Lin Xue was hurrying back to the city. She needed to relay the shocking news to her cousin. It was clear that something had happened to Xuyang. The thought of it made her feel uneasy. She could already imagine her cousin¡¯s wrath once the truth was revealed. ¡°Huh? Where¡¯s my storage ring¡­¡± As Lin Xue glanced at her right hand by chance, she realized her ring finger was bare. Her storage ring had vanished without a trace! Her face turned pale instantly. Panicking, Lin Xue started to retrace her thoughts. Even as a member of a noble family, losing that much wealth was a heavy blow. She suddenly recalled her clash with Qin Feng. If she had dropped it, it must have been during that encounter. This realization sent a chill through Lin Xue¡¯s body. After a moment¡¯s hesitation, Lin Xue dismissed the thought. Previously, Qin Feng hadn¡¯t harmed her because Wang Jianlai was present. Returning alone now could lead to unpredictable outcomes. Moreover, she hadn¡¯t noticed her ring was gone during their confrontation. If she returned now, how could she explain it? There was no evidence. It seemed she had no choice but to accept the loss. The thought made Lin Xue¡¯s heart ache, but she quickened her pace. She had to inform her cousin so he could take action against that infuriating boy as soon as possible! On the other side, Qin Feng finished inspecting the ring and tucked it away with satisfaction. It contained plenty of valuable items¡ªa delightful surprise. ¡°Little girl, take this!¡± Qin Feng casually handed her a bottle of pills. ¡°Brother, what¡¯s this?¡± ¡°Look¡ªthere¡¯s a label on the bottle. Read it for yourself!¡± Chuchu examined the side of the bottle and broke into a joyful smile after reading it. The pills were called Ice Spirit Pills, a rare cultivation resource for ice element practitioners. They could accelerate ice solidification for ice body cultivators or enhance the power of a one-star ice elemental master. ¡°Wow! Brother, where did you get this?¡± Chuchu exclaimed excitedly. With her Divine Ice Fruit, she could soon begin cultivating her ice element. The Ice Spirit Pills would greatly accelerate her progress. ¡°Where else? From that woman, of course!¡± Qin Feng replied with a smile. The Ice Spirit Pills were somewhat useful to him, but not significantly so. That¡¯s why he gave them to Chuchu, hoping she could complete her ice body transformation sooner. After all, Qin Feng could absorb ice-elemental beast cores, something Chuchu couldn¡¯t do that. ¡°Hehe! Brother, I heard a single Ice Spirit Pill costs 100 million! And there are three in this bottle¡ªthat¡¯s 300 million! That woman must be heartbroken!¡± Chuchu was overjoyed. In this world, cultivation resources were exceedingly scarce, making them incredibly expensive. Qin Feng, however, shrugged nonchalantly. To him, the effect of 50 Ice Spirit Pills wouldn¡¯t compare to a single low-tier beast core. Resources like this were plentiful and easy for him to obtain. ¡°All right, little girl, put it away now!¡± ¡°Mm!¡± Chuchu happily tucked the pill bottle away. At that moment, a powerful surge of water-element energy rippled from the place where Liu Yan was in seclusion. Chuchu was delighted. ¡°Brother, it¡¯s Sister Yan! She must have broken through to the early stage of two-star Elementalist!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go! Let¡¯s check it out!¡± The siblings made their way toward Liu Yan¡¯s seclusion chamber. As they arrived at the door, Liu Yan emerged with a look of joy on her face. With one glance, Qin Feng could tell that she had indeed reached the early stage of the Two-Star Water Elementalist. She had successfully broken through. ¡°You¡¯re back!¡± Liu Yan greeted him warmly, her eyes lighting up. But then, her face inexplicably flushed red. She recalled this man¡¯s boldness last time, which left her with a lingering impression. It was almost¡­ nostalgic. Unfortunately, Chuchu was present. Seeing her, Qin Feng gave a slightly awkward smile. ¡°Sister Yan, congratulations on reaching two-star!¡± Chuchu cheerfully congratulated her. Her happiness was genuine; the two women had built a close bond over time. ¡°Not bad at all!¡± Liu Yan was in high spirits. ¡°By the way, while I was in seclusion, I thought I heard sounds of a fight outside. Did something happen?¡± Liu Yan asked suddenly. ¡°Uh¡­ Sister Yan, someone from the Lin family came by earlier¡­¡± Chuchu briefly recounted the events. After listening, Liu Yan was furious. ¡°They think they can just take my people? Even if the city lord came, they wouldn¡¯t dare! Who do they think they are?¡± Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Chuchu, if the Lin family dares to do this again, just let me know. I¡¯ll make sure they regret it!¡± Liu Yan declared fiercely. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Chuchu was a little dumbfounded. ¡°Sister Yan, but that¡¯s the Lin family¡­¡± ¡°Hah! So what if it¡¯s the Lin family?¡± Liu Yan scoffed dismissively. Qin Feng gave her an intrigued glance. ¡°Sister Yan, how strong is the Lin family, really?¡± Qin Feng suddenly asked. This was what he truly cared about. ¡°The Lin family is considered fairly strong in Yunyang Base City. They have three counts, two viscounts, and over a dozen barons and lesser nobles,¡± Liu Yan replied nonchalantly. Hearing this, Chuchu nervously glanced at Qin Feng. Qin Feng asked again, ¡°Sister Yan, aside from Lin Jianhao, who is the other four-star expert in the Lin family?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the old patriarch of the Lin family, Lin Jianhao¡¯s father. Rumor has it that the old patriarch is at the peak of four-star mastery and is currently in seclusion, aiming to break through to five-star.¡± After hearing this, a trace of fear flickered in Chuchu¡¯s eyes. If he broke through to five-star, the number of people in Yunyang City who could restrain him would be countable on one hand. The so-called laws and regulations would become meaningless. Laws and rules existed only to bind the weak. Qin Feng also frowned slightly. The Lin family was stronger than he had anticipated. It seemed he needed to purchase more elemental beast cores as soon as possible. Although the Lin family¡¯s old patriarch was in seclusion and unlikely to emerge for now, a clash between them was inevitable in the future. Qin Feng had to enhance his strength quickly. ¡°Sister Yan, I plan to take my sister into the city for a bit.¡± ¡°Oh? What for?¡± ¡°To upgrade our statuses.¡± Liu Yan¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Perfect! I just advanced to two-star and can upgrade to a viscount. Let¡¯s go together!¡± Chuchu chimed in excitedly, ¡°That¡¯s great! Let¡¯s go together!¡± Chapter 68 Chapter 68: Strength surges! Perfection of Four elements! The three of them, Qin Feng, Chuchu, and Liu Yan, then boarded Liu Yan¡¯s war chariot and left the military district. An hour later, they arrived at the city square. Qin Feng instructed Chuchu and Liu Yan to go ahead with their rank-up process, while he went to buy demon cores. He didn¡¯t want anyone to know that he could devour demon cores, so he intentionally sent the two women off. Half an hour later, Qin Feng had scoured all the shops in the city center, cleaning out all the ice, thunder, wind, and fire demon cores. These would serve as his future cultivation resources, so it wasn¡¯t a bad idea to stock up. After his shopping spree, he had collected nearly a hundred demon cores, most of them one-star. Only about ten were two-star cores. As for three-star, he didn¡¯t see a single one. After all, Yunyang Base City was a small town, and people who could hunt three-star demon beasts were extremely rare. However, Qin Feng was very satisfied with his haul. These demon cores would be enough to support his cultivation until he broke through to the late stage of two-star. Finding an empty alley, Qin Feng devoured a few ice and thunder demon cores. In just a few minutes, both his ice and thunder element powers reached the peak of one-star. His strength surged again. Excited, Qin Feng opened his cultivation template. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Affinity (Peerless): One-Star Perfection (Second Star Mark 3.4%) Thunder Affinity (Peerless): One-Star Perfection (Second Star Mark 0.01%) Ice Affinity (Peerless): One-Star Perfection (Second Star Mark 0.01%) Fire Affinity (Good): One-Star Perfection (Second Star Mark 53.1%) Innate Skills: God-Level Devouring Combat Skills: Berserk Strike Support Skills: Ice Concealment Combat Power Index: 8000 Points With all of his elements reaching perfection, his combat power skyrocketed to 8000 points. This was comparable to a late-stage three-star. He was not far from reaching the peak of three-star. With his combat skills, Qin Feng was confident he could defeat even a three-star peak expert. After all, in the entire Yunyang Base City, there were fewer than ten people who could reach the three-star peak or beyond. Now, the only ones in the Lin family who could potentially deal with him were Lin Jianhao and his father. Qin Feng closed his cultivation template, feeling very pleased. ¡°One-Star Divine-Level Challenge Task has been activated!¡± Task Content: Enter the challenge space and undergo a high-difficulty challenge. Death: Can be resurrected. No Reward: Challenge Success: Rich rewards. ¡°Reminder: You have only two attempts for this challenge!¡± ¡°Reminder: If any of your element ranks break through to two-star, you will lose eligibility for this challenge.¡± Qin Feng was thrilled. The Divine-Level Challenge had finally been activated, and now he had a way to increase his strength. Currently, he had reached the two-star bottleneck. He needed to condense a complete second star mark to break through this barrier. However, condensing the second star mark was a painful and grinding process, and devouring demon cores had no effect. The speed of condensing star marks was tied to talent. The higher the cultivation talent, the faster the condensation. Even with his supreme talent, Qin Feng would still need about a month to condense the second star mark. This meant that in the next month, his strength would be hard to improve further. Qin Feng couldn¡¯t wait that long. There was a chance that during this month, the two four-star experts from the Lin family might secretly target him. Especially Lin Jianhao¡¯s father, who was a peak four-star expert. If he made a move, Qin Feng¡¯s chances of surviving were slim. So, he had to quickly improve his strength. Now, this Divine-Level Challenge gave him hope. ¡°Would you like to accept the challenge?¡± ¡°Not for now.¡± Qin Feng checked the time¡ªit was almost 5 PM, and the city hall officials would be off work soon, so there wasn¡¯t enough time. He decided to meet up with Chuchu first to handle the rank-up, then proceed with the challenge preparation later. Also, these Divine-Level challenges were quite abnormal. He had to make more preparations. Otherwise, if he failed, he would lose the opportunity for a rich reward. At once, Qin Feng quickly left the alley and headed for the city hall. ¡­ Meanwhile, at the Lin family residence. In the study, Lin Jianhao sat on a leather sofa, smoking a cigarette while listening to Lin Xue¡¯s report. But halfway through, he froze. He didn¡¯t even notice the ash falling onto his clothes. After a moment, Lin Xue finished the report and nervously glanced at her cousin. Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes burned with fury. ¡°Xue¡¯er, it seems that Xuyang is in trouble!¡± Lin Jianhao crushed the cigarette butt with force, his voice hoarse. ¡°Brother Hao, Xuyang might still be alive¡­¡± Lin Xue tried to comfort him softly. But she didn¡¯t believe it herself. ¡°Sigh, Xuyang¡­ this foolish child¡­ He always thought I favored others, but I was just trying to toughen him up¡­¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes suddenly grew moist. He had been observing Lin Xuyang¡¯s efforts all along, pushing him hard to motivate him. He wanted to be a kind and merciful father, but he couldn¡¯t. Now, there was no more opportunity to do so. ¡°Alive or dead, we must see the body! Xue¡¯er, go find the Fourth Uncle and have him capture Qin Feng for me!¡± ¡°Brother Hao, that Qin Feng is an elementalist; he should hold a noble title. Moreover, he is a genius. I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± ¡°Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures! What if he holds a noble title? What if he¡¯s a genius? Once he¡¯s dead, none of that matters! Go now! I¡¯ll bear the consequences!¡± Lin Jianhao clenched his fists. ¡°Brother Hao, I understand! I¡¯ll take care of it now!¡± ¡°Go! The faster, the better! That kid¡¯s talent is astounding. If the city lord¡¯s people find him, they¡¯ll protect him. By then, we won¡¯t be able to act openly!¡± These words shocked Lin Xue. ¡°I¡¯ll go find Fourth Uncle now!¡± Just as she was about to leave, Lin Jianhao called out to her. ¡°Xue¡¯er, hasn¡¯t the Third Uncle returned yet?¡± ¡°Not yet! I couldn¡¯t reach him on the phone, maybe he got delayed¡­¡± Lin Xue was unsure what to say. She had been worrying about this as well. ¡°I see! Go on!¡± Lin Jianhao took a deep breath, his brow furrowing deeper. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A sense of unease suddenly gripped his heart. Chapter 69 Chapter 69: Promotion to Knighthood On the other side, after Qin Feng left the alley, he headed straight for the promotion office next to the City Hall. As soon as he entered, a beautiful female staff member walked over to greet him. ¡°Sir, how may I assist you?¡± the female staff member asked respectfully. ¡°I¡¯m here to be promoted. Could you please tell me where I can apply?¡± Qin Feng casually inquired. The staff member was stunned. After some thought, she felt it was impossible. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The staff member took a deep breath. ¡°Sir, please follow me.¡± Her tone became much more polite, and her gaze towards Qin Feng sparkled with admiration. A moment later, the two of them arrived at the promotion examination area. Inside, a rank promotion test was taking place. The scene was lively, and cheers echoed from the crowd. Qin Feng looked at the test stage. He saw a little girl, dressed in battle armor and wielding titanium-copper alloy twin swords, fighting an elementalist. Both sides were evenly matched, their moves exchanged in a fierce battle, and the scene was very exciting. Qin Feng smiled. The little girl was Chuchu. Her opponent was a mid-stage one-star metal elementalist. At that moment, the metal elementalist was like a porcupine, with sword lights shooting out from every joint of his body, resembling surprise attacks. The moves were sudden and stunning. Metal elementalists were known for their strong attacks and were not to be taken lightly; they were slightly stronger than the other elemental types. However, Chuchu, facing him, not only didn¡¯t fall behind, but gradually gained the upper hand. This little girl had the strength of a mid-stage one-star. Qin Feng was very pleased. The onlookers were also amazed. ¡°Wow! This little girl is amazing!¡± ¡°Yeah! She just got promoted to a baron recently and now she¡¯s applying for a second-level baron promotion. I thought she was too proud at first, but it turns out I was wrong!¡± ¡°Tsk tsk! Have you noticed? This little girl hasn¡¯t undergone a combat evaluation, but her fighting skills are extraordinary¡­¡± The crowd marveled, deeply admiring Chuchu. On the opposite side of the test stage, there was a spectator platform. Three examiners were sitting there, scoring the candidates. Two of the examiners were one-star elementalists. The head examiner, sitting in the center, was an elderly two-star elementalist. At this moment, all three examiners were watching the battle on the stage, visibly excited. It had been so many years! They had conducted thousands of rank promotion tests, but successful candidates were rare. Even if they did succeed, it was after much hardship, relying on points to win. But this Chuchu¡ªshe won her first battle overwhelmingly to gain a first-level baron emblem. Immediately after, she applied for a second-level baron promotion. From the looks of it, she was about to win again. It was truly eye-opening! ¡°Tsk tsk! Elder Cheng, this Chuchu is really something!¡± One of the examiners praised her. ¡°Indeed! A real talent! This little girl is definitely talented! I¡¯ll report this to the city lord. He¡¯ll be very pleased! Yunyang Base City has produced another remarkable talent!¡± Head examiner Elder Cheng grew more excited as he spoke. He was holding Chuchu¡¯s profile form. In the age section, it was written that she was only thirteen, which was eye-catching and truly astonishing. This indicated that Chuchu still had immense potential. At that moment, the battle on the stage changed. A muffled grunt rang out as Chuchu found an opening and struck the examiner, sending him retreating to the edge of the stage, almost falling off. The crowd gasped in astonishment. ¡°Stop!¡± Elder Cheng hurriedly stood up and called for a halt. Chuchu and the examiner immediately stopped. ¡°Xiao Yu, you may leave!¡± Elder Cheng instructed the examiner with a smile and looked at Chuchu with increasing fondness. The more he saw this little girl, the more he liked her. In their line of work, they couldn¡¯t help but feel fondness when encountering talent and potential. ¡°Little girl, congratulations on passing the second-level baron test!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in applause, cheering for her. Everyone was happy for Chuchu. When someone¡¯s achievements far exceed others in a certain aspect, it¡¯s easy for people to be impressed and even idolize them. Chuchu was also feeling quite pleased. ¡°Little girl, come over here! We¡¯ll handle your rank promotion now!¡± Elder Cheng smiled warmly. ¡°Thank you, Head Examiner!¡± The little girl happily agreed and, under the envious gazes of the crowd, descended from the stage. Many of these people were there for their own rank promotions. Without exception, they had failed, so they naturally envied Chuchu. As soon as she stepped off the stage, Chuchu spotted Qin Feng. ¡°Big Brother!¡± The little girl happily ran into Qin Feng¡¯s arms. This caused the crowd to look on in envy. This time, everyone was envious of Qin Feng. ¡°Not bad, little girl!¡± Qin Feng said, patting the little girl¡¯s head with a smile. ¡°By the way, where¡¯s Sister Yan?¡± ¡°After she completed her promotion, she ran into her best friend. Her friend called her away, saying she would be back soon.¡± ¡°Ah, I see. Let¡¯s go ahead and complete your promotion!¡± The two siblings arrived at the head examiner¡¯s desk. The staff had already prepared a stack of documents and started processing the promotion. Elder Cheng took out a fingerprint recorder, looked at Chuchu, and smiled. ¡°Little girl, let¡¯s record your fingerprints. This is to confirm the uniqueness of your emblem, so no one can impersonate you.¡± ¡°Okay~!¡± Chuchu obediently extended her finger and placed it on the scanner. The processing of this emblem was more complex and rigorous than that of a common citizen. Impersonation was not allowed. The staff responsible for the task was very thorough and meticulous. After all, the time of barons was valuable. In just over ten minutes, Chuchu¡¯s emblem was processed. ¡°Lady Chuchu, here is your emblem. Please take good care of it!¡± Elder Cheng smiled and handed her a gold baron emblem. This baron medal was slightly different from the one for elementalist rank. The pattern in the center of the medal was a sword, with two stars on the sides. The sword represented a promotion based on combat strength, while the stars indicated a two-star rank. If the promotion were based on cultivation, like an elementalist, the central pattern would be of the respective element. For example, a fire elementalist would have a fire pattern in the center. ¡°Thank you, Elder!¡± Chuchu happily took the medal, then proudly wore it, causing the people around her to look on with envy. From now on, her social status had soared, and her life was completely different. ¡°Lady Chuchu, this emblem is valid throughout the Southern Alliance. As long as you¡¯re in one of our alliance¡¯s base cities, you will enjoy the corresponding privileges.¡± Elder Cheng explained carefully. On Earth today, there were seven major alliances. For example: the Southern Alliance, Northern Alliance, Vermilion Bird Alliance, White Tiger Alliance, Azure Dragon Alliance, and so on. Each alliance was like a great empire, backed by a nine-star elementalist. The alliances were both enemies and allies. If it weren¡¯t for their common enemy¡ªthe Starry Beast Clan¡ªthey would have fought each other long ago. That¡¯s human nature. ¡°Lady Chuchu, as a second-level baron, you¡¯ll receive an annual subsidy of 50 million Tong coins. Additionally, there are many other benefits you can check on your own¡­¡± Elder Cheng handed Chuchu a bank card. The card contained a promotion bonus of 80 million coins. The promotion reward for a first-level baron was 30 million. For second-level, it was 50 million. For third-level, it was 70 million. For fourth-level, it was 100 million. These rewards were issued by the Alliance government, not the Yunyang Base City government. Yunyang Base City was required to pay a certain tax to the Alliance every year. After taking the bank card, the little girl was overjoyed. She had just received 80 million coins out of nowhere, and of course, she was happy. Even Qin Feng¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw this. Getting 80 million just for being promoted to a second-level baron. Thinking about this, Qin Feng¡¯s heart began to race. He had just bought nearly a hundred demon cores and spent most of his money. Even Lin Xue¡¯s ring and primordial weapons had been used up. After doing the math, he had just over 300 million left. Now, he could start earning money again. Besides, being a count must feel pretty great. With an emblem of count, even the Lin family, no matter how arrogant they were, couldn¡¯t openly go after him. He doubted that Lin Jianhao could even imagine that he could be promoted to a count. Chapter 70 Chapter 70: The Super Talent That Shocked the Audience Soon, Chuchu¡¯s title promotion was completed. Elder Cheng looked at Qin Feng and smiled. ¡°Young man, you have an outstanding sister!¡± What Elder Cheng meant was that with a baron in the family, their status would be completely different. He had seen this happen many times. In many ordinary families, as soon as they had a baron, their family members could be promoted to common citizens. ¡°Young man, do you need to be promoted to a common citizen as well? Your sister is now a second-level baron, and she has the right to designate four family members for promotion to common citizens. We offer this additional service.¡± Elder Cheng kindly reminded him. A first-level elementalist at the initial stage could be promoted to a first-level baron and could designate three family members for promotion to common citizens. A second-level elementalist at the middle stage could be promoted to a second-level baron and could designate four family members. Titles earned through cultivation also had equal effects. Qin Feng smiled but didn¡¯t respond. Chuchu, however, smiled and said, ¡°Elder, my brother is already a level-four common citizen. He¡¯s here to be promoted to a baron.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Elder Cheng was surprised. He carefully scrutinized Qin Feng. Elder Cheng¡¯s eyes lit up. He loved discovering talent. The more talented people that came from Yunyang Base City, the more he felt a sense of pride. ¡°Young man, are you also here for a promotion based on strength?¡± Elder Cheng asked, filled with anticipation. As soon as he said that, everyone around them was stunned. They all turned to look at Qin Feng. ¡°Elder, does it make any difference if the promotion is based on strength versus cultivation?¡± Qin Feng asked curiously. He was very concerned about this issue. Elder Cheng smiled. ¡°It doesn¡¯t make a difference! Regardless of how the title is achieved, the privileges are the same for the same rank.¡± ¡°However, promotion based on cultivation does not require an examination. Promotion based on strength requires an assessment of combat ability.¡± Elder Cheng spoke while reaching for the teacup at the corner of the desk. After talking for so long, he felt a bit thirsty. ¡°Sounds like cultivation-based promotion is much easier. In that case, I¡¯ll just go with cultivation-based promotion.¡± Qin Feng said casually. ¡°Wh¡­ what?!¡± Elder Cheng widened his eyes in shock, his hand freezing on the teacup. The people around them were equally stunned. Everyone could hardly believe it. In this world, people placed immense value on cultivation talent and idolized it. ¡°Young man, are you really a first-level elementalist at the initial stage?¡± Elder Cheng couldn¡¯t help but swallow, forgetting to drink his tea. ¡°Elder, take a look!¡± Qin Feng casually waved his hand, and a fire dragon flew out of his palm, roaring and circling above the hall. The intense heat instantly engulfed the entire hall, raising the air temperature by several degrees. Elder Cheng¡¯s hand trembled. The teacup he was holding shattered into pieces. The crowd was also stunned, their mouths hanging open! At this thought, everyone took a deep breath. But the crowd still couldn¡¯t believe it. At this moment, the hall became eerily quiet. The air seemed almost suffocating. Then, the fire dragon swirled in the air before flying back into Qin Feng¡¯s body and disappearing. The sound of people swallowing their saliva could be heard throughout the hall. Everyone¡¯s gaze toward Qin Feng had changed. Elder Cheng took a deep breath, his expression excited as he looked at Qin Feng with fiery eyes. His gaze was even more intense than when he saw Chuchu. While Chuchu performed excellently, she was ultimately not an elementalist, and her potential was still limited. But Qin Feng¡¯s potential was truly terrifying. Such a talent was something he had never seen in his life. No matter how you looked at it, this brother and sister pair was more astonishing than the other. ¡°Young man, please, sit down!¡± Elder Cheng gestured to the chair in front of him, his tone even carrying a trace of respect. This young man was destined to be extraordinary. In the future, he could only look up to him, so he naturally didn¡¯t dare to be careless. Qin Feng smiled and casually sat down. ¡°Hey! Xiao Li, clean up the broken teacup and make me a new cup of tea. Also, make one for this young man.¡± ¡°Young man, what tea would you like? We have the Vermilion Bird Alliance¡¯s Phoenix Dragon Tea, which is mild in flavor, and the Black Tortoise Alliance¡¯s Ice Spirit Tea, which is refreshing¡­¡± Elder Cheng¡¯s tone even carried a hint of flattery. It¡¯s worth noting that he was a two-star elementalist, usually regarded highly by others. Now, he was fawning over a first-level elementalist. Chuchu stood there, stunned. She had never received this kind of treatment before. Not only her, but everyone who came for business had to stand before Elder Cheng. There were no seats available! Let alone tea. ¡°Phoenix Dragon Tea, please.¡± Qin Feng said casually. ¡°Xiao Li! Quickly brew a cup of Phoenix Dragon Tea for this young man¡­¡± ¡°Okay, sir!¡± The staff member, Xiao Li, hurried to take care of the task. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The people around them didn¡¯t find anything wrong with this scene. In fact, it seemed perfectly normal. ¡°Young man, I¡¯ll now process your title. Could you please fill out this form¡­¡± Elder Cheng politely handed over a document. Qin Feng casually took it. ¡°Elder, I have a question. If I want to be promoted to a first-level count based on strength, do I have to challenge step by step, or can I skip levels?¡± ¡°What¡­ what?!¡± Elder Cheng widened his eyes once again, thinking he had misheard. Just then, a commotion came from the entrance of the hall. A group of people entered with an imposing air. Leading them was Lin Xue, accompanied by an elderly man with graying hair. The old man¡¯s cultivation level was actually at the initial stage of a three-star elementalist. Chapter 71 Chapter 71: Three Stars Expert Lost in a Row, Four Stars Appear Seeing Lin Xue, Qin Feng knew that the Lin family had come for them. A trace of unease appeared in Chuchu¡¯s eyes. However, she quickly regained her composure, her demeanor much stronger than before. Under pressure, people always grow little by little. ¡°Hey! Isn¡¯t that from the Lin family?¡± ¡°Look! That¡¯s Lord Count Lin Fuhai!¡± Whispers arose from the crowd. Many people looked at the elderly man beside Lin Xue with awe. He was Lin Fuhai, one of the three great counts of the Lin family. A water elementalist at the early third level, on the verge of breaking through to the mid third level. ¡°Lord Fuhai, what brings you here?¡± Elder Cheng hurriedly left his seat when he saw Lin Fuhai, stepping forward to greet him. Counts had very high status in Yunyang Base City. Even though Elder Cheng was a viscount, one rank below a count, his status was still far below that of a count. Quickly, Elder Cheng approached Lin Fuhai, his face adorned with a flattering smile. Lin Fuhai didn¡¯t even bother to acknowledge him and instead scanned the crowd with his gaze. ¡°Fourth Uncle, it¡¯s him!¡± Lin Xue pointed toward Qin Feng in the crowd. Lin Fuhai¡¯s eyes lit up, and he strode toward him with a fierce air. ¡°Kid, come with me!¡± Lin Fuhai¡¯s tone was far from friendly. Everyone immediately sensed something was wrong and froze. ¡°Lord Fuhai, this young man, Qin Feng, is a rare talent. Is there some misunderstanding between you two?¡± Elder Cheng hurriedly stepped forward to mediate. He purposely mentioned Qin Feng¡¯s impressive talent, hoping Lin Fuhai would not make things difficult for him. In this era, humans faced the threat of the Starry Beast Tribe and were at a disadvantage, so they were extremely eager for talented individuals and treated them with great respect. ¡°Get lost! This is none of your business!¡± Lin Fuhai shoved Elder Cheng aside. He then impatiently turned to Qin Feng. ¡°Come with me!¡± ¡°Why should I?¡± Qin Feng coldly stared at him. Chuchu also spoke coldly, ¡°My brother is an elementalist and holds a title. The Lin family has no right to take him away!¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Lin Fuhai glared at Chuchu with fury. ¡°Fourth Uncle, she¡¯s Chuchu!¡± ¡°Mm~!¡± Lin Fuhai hurriedly sized Chuchu up. He immediately noticed Chuchu¡¯s second-level baron medal, and his eyes widened in shock. ¡°Eh~! This is¡­¡± S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the same time, Lin Xue also saw it and was equally stunned. She almost thought she had seen wrong. Then, they exchanged a look, both shocked. Even their pride, Lin Tianyang, had just been promoted to a second-level baron. Of course, Lin Tianyang was at the initial stage of a first-level elementalist, but he was very strong and had earned his title based on strength. That had made the Lin family immensely proud. But now, compared to Chuchu, it seemed not so impressive. After the initial shock, both Lin Fuhai and Lin Xue immediately thought of one thing: That Lin Xuyang had definitely gotten into trouble. Perhaps, it was this little girl who had caused his downfall. ¡°You! You come with me too!¡± Lin Fuhai coldly looked at Chuchu. ¡°Old man! Are we acquainted with you?¡± Qin Feng coldly stared at Lin Fuhai. ¡°Get out of our way! Don¡¯t block our view!¡± As soon as those words were said, the entire room erupted in a buzz. ¡°You¡¯re seeking death!¡± Lin Fuhai¡¯s rage surged, and he lunged forward, clawing toward Qin Feng¡¯s neck. A chorus of gasps echoed around them. But the next second, the crowd was stunned once again. Qin Feng slightly turned his neck, precisely avoiding the strike by mere millimeters. Lin Fuhai froze. ¡°Lord Fuhai, please stop!¡± Elder Cheng rushed to intervene. ¡°Get lost!¡± Lin Fuhai slapped Elder Cheng away. The surrounding crowd gasped and quickly stepped back, not daring to get close. When a three-star elementalist went into a rage, the destructive power was terrifying. They didn¡¯t want to be caught in the crossfire. ¡°Kid, you either leave or I¡¯ll make you leave!¡± ¡°Just afraid you don¡¯t have the ability!¡± ¡°Looking for death!¡± Lin Fuhai was furious, leaping toward Qin Feng and unleashing a devastating move. Nine water dragons roared out from his body, each one opening its massive mouth, surrounding Qin Feng and attempting to devour him. Qin Feng made his move, his steps constantly shifting, his figure flashing in and out. His afterimages weaved through the nine water dragons, each time dodging their attacks at incredible angles, effortlessly avoiding their strikes. His god-like combat skills were so dazzling they left people in awe. Even Chuchu was watching in admiration. It was her first time seeing her older brother truly fight. But once he made his move, she was both shocked and excited! Such god-like combat techniques greatly impacted her, making her greedily observe and absorb the movements. Unknowingly, she gained a lot of insight and rapidly improved her own fighting skills. Those watching, who didn¡¯t have Chuchu¡¯s talent, could only watch in awe, sighing at what they couldn¡¯t attain. In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged over thirty moves. A sudden dull crash sounded! Qin Feng found a gap in Lin Fuhai¡¯s defense, and a fire dragon blasted into his chest. Lin Fuhai staggered back dozens of steps, finally sitting down on the ground. The scene left everyone dumbfounded. Even Lin Fuhai was stunned. He immediately turned both ashamed and furious, his face turning dark with rage. For a proud three-star expert like him to be pushed back by a first-star elementalist, and in front of so many people, was an embarrassment. This was going to ruin his reputation. ¡°Kid, you cheated!!¡± Lin Fuhai leapt up and attacked again, not believing he could be defeated by Qin Feng. The two clashed once more. This time, just a few dozen exchanges later, Qin Feng kicked him in the back, sending him crashing to the ground in a ¡®dog-eating-shit¡¯* position. Once again, the crowd was shocked. Everyone stared at Qin Feng in disbelief. What they didn¡¯t know was that Qin Feng had only used his physical strength, fire elemental power, and combat skills¡ªhe hadn¡¯t yet used any of the other three elements. If he had used his true power, he could have defeated Lin Fuhai in a single move. At this moment, Lin Fuhai was completely stunned. He couldn¡¯t believe it¡ªhe couldn¡¯t defeat a first-star elementalist. He was unwilling to accept it! He refused to give up! Determined, he rose again, roaring as he charged at Qin Feng. But this time, just a few moves in, Qin Feng slapped him away. The sound of the slap echoed throughout the hall. The crowd was now in such shock that they were numb. They didn¡¯t realize that Qin Feng had already figured out Lin Fuhai¡¯s fighting habits, allowing him to predict his openings and making it easier to defeat him each time. ¡°It¡¯s impossible! This can¡¯t be! I refuse to believe it!¡± Lin Fuhai felt like he was on the verge of collapse. He refused to admit that he could lose. But after being slapped by Qin Feng, his face was swelling. Lin Fuhai stood up again. He was determined to continue fighting. Qin Feng furrowed his brow. The Blood Bone Sword appeared in his hand. Then, he looked coldly at Lin Fuhai, his expression emotionless. Lin Fuhai trembled all over, paralyzed with fear. He froze in place, not daring to attack. He knew what it meant to push things too far. If he continued, Qin Feng might really kill him. The crowd watched in astonishment. But just at that moment, a commanding voice came from the back of the crowd. ¡°Stop right there!¡± The sudden voice startled everyone. They all turned to look. Qin Feng followed the sound and was also stunned. The person who appeared was a four-star powerhouse. Chapter 72 Chapter 72: Four-Star Powerhouse, the Lin Family Should Be Disciplined Qin Feng followed the sound and looked over. At that moment, he was also stunned. The person who had arrived was an elderly man with a muscular frame, exuding a commanding presence. His eyes were sharp, and his cultivation had reached the late-stage four-star level. With such strength, Qin Feng was no match for him. Behind the old man, there were two beautiful women. One was Liu Yan, and the other, with fair skin, beautiful features, and long legs¡­ As soon as Qin Feng saw her, a strange expression appeared on his face. The woman also looked taken aback when she saw Qin Feng, her face turning red with embarrassment. She didn¡¯t dare to meet Qin Feng¡¯s gaze. This woman was none other than Shangguan Zixi, the daughter of City Lord Shangguan Yunyang. And at that moment, everyone¡¯s attention was on the elderly man with a muscular frame. This man was Wei Qing, the Vice-City Lord of Yunyang City. Upon seeing Wei Qing, Lin Fuhai immediately became flustered and hurriedly went forward to greet him. ¡°Lin Fuhai greets Vice-City Lord!¡± Wei Qing gave a slight nod and then looked at Qin Feng, a warm smile appearing on his face. He had seen everything that had happened earlier. This made his heart burn with excitement. Wei Qing became more and more excited as he thought about it. As the Vice-City Lord, he was constantly concerned about the development of Yunyang City. A talent like Qin Feng must be protected at all costs. He also felt fortunate that he had agreed to Liu Yan¡¯s request to come see Qin Feng. Now, he had the chance to witness such an extraordinary genius. It turned out that Liu Yan knew Qin Feng was a fire elementalist, and since Wei Qing was also a fire elementalist, she wanted to ask him to give Qin Feng some guidance. For a first-star elementalist, getting advice from a four-star elementalist was incredibly rare. Wei Qing hadn¡¯t given it much thought and agreed right away. But now that he had seen Qin Feng, he suddenly realized he was not capable of giving advice. The way this kid applied and controlled fire elemental power was incredibly advanced. This only proved how extraordinary his talent was. The higher the talent, the faster the cultivation and the stronger the control over elemental power. So, elementarists with high talent usually surpassed others at the same level. ¡°You¡¯re quite impressive, young man!¡± Wei Qing smiled gently. His expression was full of kindness. This left everyone around them wide-eyed in shock. Even Elder Cheng couldn¡¯t believe it. Vice-City Lord Wei Qing was always known for his stern and impartial demeanor, cold to everyone. To see him act so kindly was truly rare. ¡°Qin Feng, this is Vice-City Lord Wei Qing!¡± Liu Yan smiled, reminding him. Qin Feng quickly bowed. ¡°Qin Feng greets Vice-City Lord Wei Qing!¡± ¡°Very good!¡± Wei Qing nodded repeatedly. The more he looked at this young man, the more he liked him. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He then looked at Chuchu, his eyes lighting up again. Wei Qing valued Qin Feng more and more in his heart. ¡°Cheng Zhong!¡± ¡°Subordinate is here!¡± Elder Cheng hurriedly walked over to Wei Qing¡¯s side. ¡°What exactly happened earlier?¡± Wei Qing asked, his hands clasped behind his back, his expression turning cold. ¡°This¡­¡± Elder Cheng glanced uneasily at Lin Fuhai. Wei Qing frowned deeply. ¡°I asked you to speak! Just say it!¡± ¡°Yes! Yes!¡± Elder Cheng nervously rubbed his hands. ¡°Here¡¯s the situation: We were in the process of promoting Qin Feng¡¯s noble rank when Count Fuhai and the others¡­¡± Elder Cheng quickly explained what had transpired. After listening, Wei Qing was furious. He turned his gaze to the now-ignored Lin family members. ¡°Hmph! Who gave your Lin family the authority to casually arrest an elementalist? Who gave you the right to attack government officials? Speak! Who is responsible for this?¡± Wei Qing was truly enraged. The Lin family¡¯s actions were too overbearing. They were completely disregarding the government and the law. Not only that, the Lin family¡¯s actions would cause resentment and drive talented people like Qin Feng away from Yunyang City. For someone like Qin Feng, he would be highly welcomed in any other base city. Wei Qing would never allow such things to happen. ¡°Lin Fuhai, today you must give this City Lord an explanation!¡± Wei Qing¡¯s face had turned a shade of blue with rage. ¡°Vice-City Lord, I¡­¡± Lin Fuhai was covered in sweat. He had originally thought capturing a first-star elementalist would be easy, but he never expected things to turn out this way. Now, it was a disaster! The Vice-City Lord was furious. He certainly couldn¡¯t say that it was the Family Head¡¯s instructions! Of course, he also couldn¡¯t reveal the truth. The matter involving Lin Xuyang was not something that could be made public. ¡°What? Can¡¯t speak?¡± Wei Qing¡¯s eyes flashed with a wise gleam. ¡°Could it be that the Lin family has some unspeakable secret?¡± As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the Lin family members changed slightly¡­ Lin Fuhai was starting to panic. ¡°Vice-City Lord, it¡¯s like this. My storage ring was stolen by this Qin Feng, and I was afraid he wouldn¡¯t admit it, so I brought some family members over, intending to take him back and interrogate him¡­¡± Lin Xue hurriedly stepped forward, half-truthfully concocting an excuse. ¡°He stole your storage ring? Do you have any evidence?¡± Wei Qing obviously didn¡¯t believe her. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Lin Xue was at a loss for words. She had no evidence. Wei Qing frowned. ¡°No evidence? Then do you have any witnesses¡­?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ I¡­¡± Lin Xue¡¯s forehead was now covered in sweat. Of course, she had no witnesses. When she fought with Qin Feng, she didn¡¯t realize the storage ring was missing, so who could testify? Should she find Wang Jianlai? But Wang Jianlai would certainly not support her claim. Seeing Lin Xue hesitating, Wei Qing sneered, ¡°You have no evidence, no witnesses, and yet you¡¯re accusing Qin Feng of stealing your ring? This is slander against his reputation¡­¡± Lin Xue panicked, ¡°My Lord, after I fought with Qin Feng, my ring disappeared, and then¡­¡± Liu Yan couldn¡¯t stand it any longer and directly interrupted, ¡°What a strange excuse! You fought with someone, lost, and then accused them of stealing your things? How can you come up with such a ridiculous story?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­ I¡­¡± Lin Xue found it hard to defend herself. ¡°All right, Xiao Xue, stop talking,¡± Lin Fuhai sighed. Lin Xue lowered her head in silence, feeling incredibly wronged in her heart. She was 90% sure that Qin Feng had stolen her ring, but she had no evidence. However, it was better to let it go. If they kept pushing this, the truth would come out, and that would be detrimental to the Lin family. Wei Qing shook his head slightly, ¡°This is nonsense! You have no evidence, and you¡¯re arresting people at will. Is this how the Lin family operates? So reckless!¡± Liu Yan¡¯s eyes gleamed, and she immediately interjected, ¡°Wei Qing uncle, the actions of the Lin family have already lost the people¡¯s trust, and it¡¯s time to properly manage them!¡± Wei Qing nodded slightly, ¡°Indeed! Lin Fuhai, come with me! Take me to meet Lin Jianhao. I want to have a good talk with him! I want to know how he, the family head of the Lin family, is running things!¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Lin Fuhai¡¯s face turned somewhat ugly. Lin Xue also showed a bitter smile. This time, not only did they fail to achieve their goal, but they had also caused trouble for the family head. There was no doubt that they would be reprimanded afterward. ¡°Cheng Zhong, properly entertain our young friend Qin Feng and complete his noble rank promotion as quickly as possible. Don¡¯t neglect him!¡± Wei Qing specifically instructed Elder Cheng. Then, he turned to Qin Feng, offering him a smile, signaling for him to follow. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Wei Qing urged. Lin Fuhai and the others, helpless, had no choice but to follow Wei Qing and leave. Chapter 73 Chapter 73: Promoted to Count After Wei Qing and the others left, Liu Yan walked over happily. ¡°Qin Feng, you even managed to defeat Lin Fuhai! You¡¯re amazing!¡± Liu Yan beamed with joy, feeling inexplicably happy inside. If there weren¡¯t people around, she wouldn¡¯t be able to resist teasing Qin Feng¡ªthis man was just too perfect. ¡°Oh, right! Let me introduce you¡ªthis is my best friend, Shangguan Zixi!¡± Liu Yan pulled Shangguan Zixi forward from behind her. ¡°Miss Zixi looks somewhat familiar¡­¡± Qin Feng said with a smile. Shangguan Zixi immediately thought of their first encounter, and her delicate face turned red in an instant. ¡°Uh~~! Xixi, you two have met before?¡± Liu Yan asked curiously. ¡°No! ¡­No! Absolutely not!¡± Shangguan Zixi shook her head repeatedly. ¡°Sister Yan, I must have remembered wrong¡­¡± Qin Feng smiled. Shangguan Zixi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and cast a grateful glance at Qin Feng. ¡°Oh~!¡± Liu Yan didn¡¯t think much of it. ¡°Qin Feng, Xixi is the daughter of Lord Shangguan, the city lord. She¡¯s also recognized as the number one beauty among the elite second-generation nobles!¡± ¡°Oh~!¡± Qin Feng casually glanced at Zixi. Qin Feng sneered in his heart. ¡°Sister Yan, stop talking¡­¡± The more Liu Yan praised her, the more embarrassed Shangguan Zixi felt. She felt like her image had already been completely destroyed in front of Qin Feng. Liu Yan also found it strange. At this moment, Chu Chu walked over. ¡°Sister Yan, who is this beautiful sister?¡± ¡°Wow! Chu Chu, you actually got promoted to a Level 2 Baron? That¡¯s amazing!¡± Liu Yan exclaimed in surprise when she saw the emblem on Chu Chu¡¯s chest. Even Shangguan Zixi looked astonished. This Qin Feng guy wasn¡¯t just impressive himself¡ªeven his sister was extraordinary. The three girls immediately started chatting enthusiastically. Qin Feng chuckled and went to handle his title promotion. ¡°Senior Quan, please help me process my promotion.¡± ¡°Of course! Of course! Lord Qin Feng, please come with me!¡± Senior Quan greeted him warmly, even changing his way of addressing him. Qin Feng¡¯s status in his eyes had completely changed. Even the deputy city lord had directly warned the Lin family to protect Qin Feng. How could he dare to neglect him? Back at his seat, Qin Feng had just sat down when a beautiful female staff member brought over two cups of hot tea. ¡°Sir Qin Feng, here is your tea!¡± The attitudes of the staff toward Qin Feng had already shifted subtly. Qin Feng took a sip. The Sparrow Dragon Tea produced by the Vermilion Bird Alliance had a rich aroma, a refreshing taste, and was soothing to the throat. Just one sip left him feeling relaxed and content. ¡°Senior Cheng, I¡¯d like to be promoted to a Level 1 Count. How does the assessment work?¡± Qin Feng leisurely set down his teacup. Senior Cheng smiled. ¡°Lord Qin Feng, you don¡¯t need an assessment. I¡¯ll process your promotion to Level 1 Count right away.¡± ¡°No assessment?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! You just defeated Count Lin Fuhai in public¡ªthat¡¯s proof of your strength. Besides, Lin Fuhai is a veteran Level 1 Count, not far from a Level 2 Count in power.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Qin Feng smiled and took another sip of tea. ¡°Lord Qin Feng, would you like to take the Level 2 Count assessment? However, if you want to participate, we can¡¯t arrange it today. We¡¯ll need to schedule a Level 2 Count as an examiner in advance, which could take three to five days.¡± ¡°Oh, then just arrange it first. Today, I¡¯ll focus on advancing to Level 1 Count.¡± Qin Feng replied casually. ¡°Understood! Understood!¡± Senior Cheng nodded repeatedly. ¡°Lord Qin Feng, I¡¯ll handle it right away. Please fill out this form.¡± He respectfully handed over a document. Qin Feng filled it out casually. ¡°Xiao Li, please double-check Lord Qin Feng¡¯s promotion stipend. Make sure there are no mistakes,¡± Senior Cheng specifically instructed. Qin Feng¡¯s promotion was a huge leap, meaning the stipend he accumulated was substantial. Just counting the four Baron ranks, he was entitled to 2.5 billion. Promoting to Level 1 Viscount granted him 1.5 billion, Level 2 gave 2 billion, Level 3 gave 2.5 billion, and Level 4 granted 3 billion. The total for all four Viscount ranks added up to 9 billion. Becoming a Level 1 Count alone came with a 5 billion stipend. In total, Qin Feng was entitled to a staggering 16.5 billion in promotion stipends. Not long after, the staff finished processing everything. Senior Cheng¡¯s hands trembled as he held the bank card. There was 16.5 billion in this account! He had never seen anyone claim such a massive promotion stipend in one go before. Senior Cheng seriously doubted it. ¡°Lord Qin Feng, here is your total promotion stipend¡ª16.5 billion. Please accept it!¡± Senior Cheng respectfully handed over the bank card. ¡°Hmm~!¡± Qin Feng smiled as he accepted it, feeling immensely pleased inside. He had nCounty spent all his money, but now, he was rich again. With this, his total wealth had reached 20 billion. ¡°Lord Qin Feng, besides the Alliance¡¯s promotion rewards, Yunyang Base City also offers additional rewards.¡± ¡°Oh~~? What kind of rewards?¡± ¡°A villa worth 5 billion and a luxury car worth 1 billion.¡± ¡°Not bad!¡± Qin Feng felt exhilarated. Sure enough, being a Count was completely different. The perks of being a Viscount or Baron couldn¡¯t even compare. ¡°My lord, here is the map of the villa district and the layout plans. The ones marked in green are available for selection. The red ones have already been taken by other lords.¡± Senior Cheng respectfully presented several documents. Even his eyes were filled with envy. He had been a Viscount for decades and still couldn¡¯t afford such a villa. It wasn¡¯t that he lacked money¡ªit was that he didn¡¯t have the . To live in these villas, one had to be a Count or a Level 4 Viscount. Even then, Level 4 Viscounts had to their way in. And yet, they still fought over them, because living there was a status symbol. As a Level 3 Viscount, Senior Cheng could only dream about it. Qin Feng leisurely flipped through the villa catalog. The designs were top-notch, featuring courtyards, garages, lush greenery, mountains, forests, rivers, parks, swimming pools¡ªeverything was perfect. He was very satisfied. After some thought, he chose a villa far from other residences. He had too many secrets and preferred to keep his distance from others. ¡°Senior Cheng, I¡¯ll take this one.¡± ¡°Understood! My lord, now please select your luxury car¡­¡± Senior Cheng presented another set of options. After browsing for a while, Qin Feng picked an FTR-Micro Core Combat Vehicle, equipped with mini-missiles. He was very satisfied with his choice. Soon, all the paperwork was completed. ¡°Lord Qin Feng, here are your villa property documents and ownership certificate. This is the key to your combat vehicle. Please keep them safe!¡± Senior Cheng respectfully handed everything over, his eyes full of envy. Just then, a female staff member hurriedly approached with a document. ¡°My lord, please take a look at this¡­¡± She seemed puzzled. Senior Cheng glanced at the document, then at Qin Feng, surprise flashing in his eyes. ¡°All right, I understand. You may go back to your work,¡± he said calmly, dismissing her. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, he handed the document to Qin Feng. ¡°My lord, could you take a look at this?¡± Chapter Note Trial chapters increased to c100 S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 74 Chapter 74: Super Treatment Elder Cheng handed the form to Qin Feng. ¡°My lord, please take a look at this¡ªwhat¡¯s going on here?¡± Qin Feng took it and glanced over the contents. The form recorded the following information: ¡°Qin Feng, male, 17 years old, Level 4 Citizen (Wind Element, Strong Body Great Perfection), Registration Date: August 2019¡­¡± Qin Feng chuckled lightly and casually put down the form. This was completely within his expectations. Previously, in front of Liu Yan, he had displayed fire-element abilities. This time, he naturally had to use fire to advance in rank. As for his true abilities, even Chu Chu didn¡¯t know the full story. ¡°My lord, this form says you have the wind element. Did the Promotion Office make a mistake?¡± Elder Cheng asked politely. However, that wasn¡¯t what he truly thought. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Feng was clCounty a fire element user. The difference between wind and fire elements was very obvious¡ªwind element aura was blue, while fire element aura was red. How could they possibly mix them up? Unless the people in the Promotion Office were blind. Qin Feng took a leisurely sip of fragrant tea before replying in a calm tone, ¡°There are some small errors in the form, but not regarding the elemental power¡­¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Elder Cheng was stunned. ¡°It¡¯s simple! This record isn¡¯t mine.¡± Qin Feng leaned back on the sofa in a relaxed manner and began to spout nonsense with a straight face. ¡°Uh¡­ but the photo on it is clCounty yours¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s my twin brother, Qin Fan.¡± ¡°Ah¡­!¡± Elder Cheng was caught off guard by this answer. Qin Feng unhurriedly set down his teacup and smiled. ¡°Elder Cheng, have you ever seen someone cultivate two elemental powers simultaneously?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ no, I haven¡¯t!¡± Elder Cheng nodded slightly. He firmly believed that was impossible. Qin Feng continued, ¡°This form was registered four or five days ago. At the time, the registered person¡¯s cultivation was Strong Body Great Perfection, while my current cultivation is One-Star Great Perfection.¡± ¡°Do you think someone at Strong Body Great Perfection could break through to One-Star Great Perfection in just four or five days?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Elder Cheng thought about it before shaking his head decisively. ¡°Impossible!¡± He was absolutely certain about this. Even someone with an unparalleled talent couldn¡¯t achieve such a rapid breakthrough. Qin Feng smiled. ¡°Then do you still think this record belongs to me?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Elder Cheng was completely bewildered. After hearing Qin Feng¡¯s reasoning, he actually started to believe it. But something still felt off¡­ Oh right¡ªthe name! ¡°My lord, you say this is your brother Qin Fan¡¯s record, but why is your name written on it?¡± Qin Feng chuckled. ¡°That¡¯s my brother¡¯s fault. He must have written the dot in the middle of ¡®Fan¡¯ too lightly, making it look like an ¡®X.¡¯ When the staff entered the data, they mistakenly recorded it as ¡®Feng.¡¯¡± Elder Cheng nodded repeatedly. That seemed quite plausible. Qin Feng added, ¡°Also, my brother has a thick accent. When he says ¡®Feng¡¯ and ¡®Fan,¡¯ they sound very similar.¡± ¡°I see!¡± Elder Cheng suddenly understood. Now, he fully believed it. ¡°My lord, I¡¯ll correct your brother¡¯s record immediately. If the information is wrong, it could cause problems for him in the future.¡± ¡°Sure! I¡¯ll leave it to you, Elder Cheng.¡± ¡°No problem! No problem at all¡­¡± Elder Cheng responded with a flattering smile. Before long, the information was corrected. Elder Cheng worked efficiently, completing the process quickly. Qin Feng was secretly delighted. Now, he effectively had three legal identities: Qin Mu, Qin Fan, and himself. ¡°Oh right, this was just a clerical error by my brother, so it wasn¡¯t the Promotion Office staff¡¯s fault. Elder Cheng, please don¡¯t reprimand them.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right, my lord. I won¡¯t blame them.¡± Qin Feng nodded in satisfaction. Then, he lowered his voice. ¡°Elder Cheng, as you¡¯ve seen, my brother Qin Fan isn¡¯t as gifted as I am. He hasn¡¯t even broken through to the Elementalist level yet¡­¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Elder Cheng was speechless. ¡°My lord, I think your brother¡¯s talent is truly remarkable!¡± Elder Cheng sincerely praised. ¡°You flatter me, Elder Cheng,¡± Qin Feng said with a light smile. Suddenly, he lowered his voice and said, ¡°Elder Cheng, I need a favor.¡± ¡°My lord, just say the word!¡± Elder Cheng agreed without hesitation. ¡°It¡¯s like this¡ªyou know I have conflicts with the Lin family. My brother¡¯s talent isn¡¯t as strong as mine, and he hasn¡¯t even broken through to the One-Star level yet. To protect him, I don¡¯t want anyone knowing he exists.¡± ¡°So, I¡¯d appreciate it if you didn¡¯t spread any information about my brother. Otherwise, the Lin family might target him.¡± Elder Cheng nodded solemnly. ¡°Rest assured, my lord. I won¡¯t tell a soul, and I¡¯ll make sure others keep quiet as well.¡± He was completely sincere. Previously, Lin Fuhai had beaten him in public, humiliating him. But the Lin family was too powerful, so he couldn¡¯t retaliate. Still, deep down, he resented them. So, when Qin Feng mentioned this matter, he was fully on board¡ªhe even felt a newfound sense of kinship with Qin Feng. Qin Feng smiled in satisfaction. Just then, a staff member arrived with his Count¡¯s Medal. ¡°My lord, here is your medal. Please keep it safe!¡± Elder Cheng handed it over with admiration. The medal was made of pure gold, featuring a sword and flame insignia¡ªrepresenting fire elemental power and rank advancement. Around the insignia were three glowing rings, symbolizing the Count rank. Within the rings was a single star, representing Grade 1. Qin Feng accepted the medal with satisfaction. ¡°Brother, did you finish the promotion process?¡± At that moment, Chu Chu and the other two young women approached. ¡°Mm,¡± Qin Feng nodded, then pinned the medal onto his chest, feeling secretly thrilled. ¡°Wow! Brother, you look so cool!¡± The little girl¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement. Liu Yan and Shangguan Zixi also looked at him with admiration. Such a young Count was extremely rare worldwide. ¡°My lord, allow me to take you to the villa district to see your residence,¡± Elder Cheng said with a big smile. ¡°All right!¡± Qin Feng nodded. He was in a fantastic mood today. ¡°Zixi, let¡¯s go together,¡± Liu Yan suggested. Shangguan Zixi glanced at Qin Feng before nodding in agreement. With that, the group followed Elder Cheng toward the villa district. Chapter 75 Chapter 75: Ice Moon Divine Tree Meanwhile, at the Lin family residence. In the reception hall, Lin Jianhao had a fawning smile as he received Wei Qing. Lin Fuhai and Lin Xue stood awkwardly to the side. ¡°Brother Jianhao, I hope something like this doesn¡¯t happen again,¡± Wei Qing said sternly. Lin Jianhao replied awkwardly, ¡°Apologies! Apologies! It was my failure in discipline. I will make sure to properly reprimand them. As for young friend Qin Feng, I will personally visit him another day to apologize¡­¡± ¡°How you handle the relationship between the Lin family and Qin Feng is up to you,¡± Wei Qing stood up from the sofa. ¡°I don¡¯t want to see something like today happen again.¡± ¡°It won¡¯t! Absolutely not!¡± Lin Jianhao promised firmly. ¡°Good,¡± Wei Qing nodded in satisfaction. ¡°I should take my leave.¡± ¡°Vice City Lord, won¡¯t you stay a little longer¡­?¡± After sending Wei Qing off, Lin Jianhao and his people returned to the reception hall. Lin Jianhao sat on the sofa with a dark expression and pulled out a cigarette. Lin Xue hurried forward to light it for him. ¡°Patriarch, I¡­¡± Lin Fuhai spoke with guilt, feeling utterly ashamed. He was a dignified three-star Elementalist, yet today, he had been defeated by a one-star Elementalist. It was humiliating. ¡°Fourth Uncle, don¡¯t blame yourself,¡± Lin Jianhao exhaled a long ring of smoke. ¡°It¡¯s not that we underestimated Qin Feng, but that he is simply too much of a genius.¡± ¡°Indeed, Patriarch! Qin Feng¡¯s talent is terrifying¡ªfar superior to even City Lord Shangguan. If we don¡¯t eliminate him, he will become a huge threat. I suspect that Xuyang, he¡­¡± Lin Fuhai trailed off. A flash of grief flickered in Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes. Slowly raising his head, he said, ¡°Xue¡¯er, go call your uncle over.¡± ¡°Brother Hao, are you planning to take action against Qin Feng?¡± Lin Xue asked in a hushed tone. ¡°I must avenge Xuyang!¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s hand trembled slightly as he gripped his cigarette. ¡°But Brother Hao, the Vice City Lord just¡ª¡± ¡°If we can¡¯t do it openly, we¡¯ll do it in the dark!¡± ¡°Understood! I¡¯ll go call Uncle!¡± Lin Xue quickly accepted the order and left. ¡­ On the other side, Qin Feng and his group soon arrived at a villa district. ¡°Lord Qin Feng, what do you think of this courtyard?¡± Elder Cheng asked with a beaming smile. ¡°Mm, not bad!¡± Qin Feng glanced around the estate. The lush, neatly trimmed lawn, the vibrant flower beds, the antique root carvings, the artificial hills, fountains, fish ponds, and even a swimming pool¡ªeverything was top-tier. Qin Feng was very satisfied. Chuchu was absolutely delighted, the little girl constantly exclaiming, ¡°Wow!¡± in amazement. Seeing her so happy, Qin Feng felt joy in his heart as well. The group then entered the villa. It was a three-story building with flooring made of fragrant wood from the Azure Dragon Alliance¡ªfireproof, moisture-proof, insect-resistant, and naturally aromatic. The ceiling chandelier was crafted from crystal glass produced by the Northern Alliance, exuding elegance and luxury. Inside, the villa had a training room, a gym, and even a high-end 3D combat pod that could accommodate five people simultaneously. It was far more advanced than Liu Yan¡¯s combat pod and absurdly expensive¡ªcosting over 80 million. Chuchu was thrilled, as she was currently obsessed with combat training. ¡°My lord, are you satisfied with everything?¡± Elder Cheng continued to smile obsequiously. ¡°Very good!¡± Qin Feng nodded in approval. ¡°In addition, my lord, the government has arranged for three attendants to serve you. I will have them sent over tomorrow.¡± ¡°Great! Thank you for your efforts, Elder Cheng!¡± ¡°It¡¯s no trouble at all!¡± Elder Cheng said eagerly, treating Qin Feng with more reverence than even three-star Elementalists. He knew this young man¡¯s future was bound to surpass even the City Lord¡¯s, so naturally, he wanted to build a good relationship with him. Half an hour later, Elder Cheng left. Chuchu, Liu Yan, and Shangguan Zixi happily chatted together. The three women even planned to go online together that night and set up a betting match on the Global Combat Network. Qin Feng reclined comfortably on the sofa, watching them enjoy themselves, feeling at ease. ¡°Liu Yan, I need to return to the military district,¡± Liu Yan suddenly sat beside Qin Feng. ¡°Are you free tonight?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Feng glanced at her. ¡°You saw what happened today¡ªI¡¯ve offended the Lin family. Chuchu and I will be staying in the city for the next few days.¡± The military district was outside the city, too dangerous. As long as they stayed in the city, the Lin family wouldn¡¯t dare act openly. ¡°Sigh~!¡± Liu Yan sighed in regret. ¡°If the military district weren¡¯t on high alert these days, I¡¯d love to stay and keep you company¡­¡± S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Sister Yan, is the high alert because of the Ice Moon City beast tide?¡± Qin Feng quickly shifted the topic. ¡°Yes! The residual impact of the beast tide should reach Yunyang City in the next few days.¡± ¡°Sister Yan, what exactly is going on with that beast tide?¡± Qin Feng asked, probing for more information. ¡°It all started with Zhou Changtong. Ice Moon City¡­¡± Liu Yan briefly explained the cause. Qin Feng was shocked. After Earth mutated, many rare and mystical objects appeared. Ice Moon City was home to an Ice Moon Divine Tree, which bore a legendary fruit¡ªthe Divine Ice Fruit¡ªbut only two fruits would grow every hundred years. The tree was controlled by the Southern Alliance and guarded by Ice Moon City. This time, Zhou Changtong incited a beast tide to attack Ice Moon City, diverting its defenses and using the opportunity to steal the Divine Ice Fruit. Beyond that, Qin Feng also learned that the Ice Moon Divine Tree had other mysterious abilities that greatly benefited Ice-elementalists. However, even Liu Yan didn¡¯t know the full extent of its powers. This piqued Qin Feng¡¯s curiosity. He had trained in ice-element techniques, and soon, Chuchu would also become an Ice-elementalist. The tree could greatly benefit both of them. At the same time, Qin Feng was puzzled¡ª ¡°Zhou Changtong sure is bold¡­¡± Qin Feng mused. Liu Yan crossed her legs and said, ¡°This news isn¡¯t a secret anymore. If you have time, check the Yunyang City APP Forum¡ªpeople have been discussing it non-stop.¡± A glint of excitement and cunning flashed across Qin Feng¡¯s eyes. The Yunyang City APP Forum was only accessible to citizens with privileged status. It was the largest online gathering place for cultivators in Yunyang City. And it just gave Qin Feng an interesting idea. ¡°Sister Yan, can you help me with something?¡± ¡°What is it? Just say it!¡± Liu Yan leaned in boldly, resting against his arm. ¡°You have some military connections, right? Can you help me get a few nuclear warheads?¡± Chapter 76 Chapter 76: Get Some Nuclear Warheads for Fun ¡°What is it? Tell me!¡± Liu Yan boldly leaned against Qin Feng¡¯s arm. ¡°You should have some connections in the military district, right? Can you help me get a few nuclear warheads?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Liu Yan was shocked. ¡°What do you need those for? These things are classified weapons. Even the military can¡¯t use them easily.¡± In this era, nuclear warheads were still incredibly powerful deterrents, capable of killing certain monstrous beasts. However, after a nuclear explosion, there would be lingering effects. These effects didn¡¯t have much impact on elementalists but were extremely harmful to ordinary humans. Therefore, nuclear warheads were generally prohibited unless under special circumstances. ¡°I have a special use for them. Sister Yan, can you get them?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Liu Yan looked troubled. ¡°The control level for nuclear warheads is 3A. Usually, only the city lord and deputy city lord have the authority to approve their use.¡± ¡°To apply for one, you need to submit a usage statement. Most importantly, it can¡¯t be used near a human base to prevent harm to civilians.¡± Qin Feng smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry! I absolutely won¡¯t use it near a human base. I swear on my honor.¡± Qin Feng was telling the truth. He wanted to use the nuclear warheads in a Divine challenge space, not on Earth. Those Divine challenges were insanely difficult. If he didn¡¯t make adequate preparations, he wouldn¡¯t dare to activate one. ¡°In that case, I feel reassured.¡± Liu Yan sighed in relief. ¡°But with my connections and influence, I can only get you one TR37 ultra-mini nuclear warhead at most.¡± ¡°This is the weakest among all nuclear warheads, but it can still heavily injure an early-stage four-star expert.¡± Qin Feng was pleasantly surprised. ¡°That powerful? But can a single one kill an early-stage four-star expert?¡± Liu Yan shook her head. ¡°No. Early-stage four-star experts are terrifyingly strong. Unless you use three ultra-mini nuclear warheads in succession, or a stronger mini nuclear warhead, they won¡¯t die. But I can¡¯t get a mini nuclear warhead.¡± Due to the pressure from the Star Beast race, humanity had made great advances in nuclear technology. Based on explosive energy, nuclear warheads were classified as ultra-mini, mini, small, medium, large, and so on. ¡°By the way, Qin Feng, this ultra-mini nuclear warhead is extremely powerful with a wide blast radius. It¡¯s usually used for long-range strikes. If it explodes at close range, anyone within three miles, including three-star elementalists, will die instantly.¡± ¡°Only early-stage four-star elementalists and above can survive.¡± Liu Yan deliberately reminded him, worried that Qin Feng might act recklessly. She didn¡¯t want anything bad to happen to the man she liked. Qin Feng nodded slightly, indicating he understood. Of course, that was just his guess. He would only know after testing it. ¡°Sister Yan, if I want to get more ultra-mini nuclear warheads, is there another way?¡± Qin Feng was worried that one might not be enough. ¡°Hmm¡­ let me think¡­¡± Liu Yan pondered. ¡°Oh, there is someone who might be able to help you.¡± ¡°Who?¡± Qin Feng¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°It¡¯s her!¡± Liu Yan smiled and pointed at Shangguan Zixi. Shangguan Zixi was currently chatting enthusiastically with Chuchu. Both of them were martial arts enthusiasts and were exchanging combat techniques, completely oblivious to the conversation happening on this side. ¡°The city lord dotes on Zixi a lot. If she vouches for you, I can help you apply for two more warheads.¡± ¡°How about I go talk to her and see if she¡¯s willing to help you?¡± Liu Yan leaned close to Qin Feng¡¯s ear, speaking softly in a teasing manner. Qin Feng chuckled. ¡°All right! Go ask her!¡± ¡°All right! But let me make this clear¡ªZixi has a cold personality. If she doesn¡¯t want to help, it doesn¡¯t matter how great your background is or how outstanding you are¡ªshe won¡¯t help. So I can¡¯t guarantee success.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t matter. It¡¯s great if it works out, but if not, no big deal.¡± Qin Feng replied casually. ¡°Then wait for me.¡± Liu Yan playfully pinched Qin Feng¡¯s arm before walking away with a charming smile. Qin Feng shook his head with a smile. After approaching Shangguan Zixi, Liu Yan began chatting with her. A moment later, Shangguan Zixi glanced at Qin Feng. Their eyes met. That woman¡¯s fair face instantly flushed red. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She quickly turned away and continued talking to Liu Yan. Shortly after, Liu Yan returned with a delighted expression. ¡°How did it go?¡± Qin Feng asked casually. ¡°Success!¡± Liu Yan beamed and sat down next to him. ¡°Zixi not only agreed, but she also said she¡¯d try to get you three warheads.¡± ¡°That¡¯s amazing!¡± Qin Feng was overjoyed, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Qin Feng knew that the Lin family¡¯s retaliation was coming soon. He had to strengthen himself as quickly as possible¡ªhe couldn¡¯t just sit around waiting for death. That¡¯s why he was eager to complete the Divine challenge. At that moment, Liu Yan looked Qin Feng up and down with a sigh. ¡°Tsk tsk!! I don¡¯t get it! Zixi is such a cold person¡ªshe never helps men. But today, she agreed instantly and is even going out of her way to help you.¡± ¡°Could it be that your charm is just too strong? If this keeps up, I¡¯ll get jealous.¡± Liu Yan pouted playfully. ¡°Sister Yan, stop joking. She finally agreed to help, and if you tease her too much, she might feel embarrassed and change her mind.¡± ¡°Pfft~!¡± Liu Yan giggled. ¡°All right! I won¡¯t tease you anymore! But seriously, those ultra-mini nuclear warheads are government resources, and they come at a cost. The government won¡¯t give them away for free¡­¡± ¡°I understand! How much for each?¡± ¡°2 billion per warhead!¡± ¡°No problem! I already prepared the money.¡± Without hesitation, Qin Feng transferred 6 billion credits to Liu Yan. Spending 6 billion to clear a challenge was totally worth it. The rewards for Divine challenges were incredibly valuable¡ªthings that couldn¡¯t be bought with money. ¡°All right! You¡¯ll have your three ultra-mini nuclear warheads by tomorrow afternoon at the latest.¡± ¡°Sister Yan, I really appreciate this!¡± Liu Yan sighed. ¡°Sigh, you know¡­ you could just be a kept man. If you agree to be mine, you wouldn¡¯t have to pay this 6 billion at all¡­¡± Qin Feng was speechless. Fifteen minutes later, Liu Yan and Shangguan Zixi left together. Chuchu was still buzzing with excitement. She had never lived in such a large house before. ¡°Brother, I¡¯m so happy today! I¡¯ve decided¡ªI¡¯m going to spend the whole night at Combat World!¡± The little girl bounced over and hugged Qin Feng. ¡°Silly girl, it¡¯s time to get serious.¡± Qin Feng playfully knocked her on the head. ¡°You still have that Divine Ice Fruit. You need to refine it quickly! It¡¯s stolen property, and keeping it around isn¡¯t a good idea.¡± ¡°Oh~!¡± Chuchu scratched her head. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go into seclusion then.¡± ¡°Go ahead!¡± After Chuchu entered the training room, Qin Feng suddenly thought of something interesting, and a mischievous smile appeared on his lips. He took out his phone, pulled up the transaction video between Lin Chongyue and Zhou Changtong, and began editing it. Chapter 77 Chapter 77: The Clueless Lin Family Soon, Qin Feng finished editing the video. He deleted all the information that was unfavorable to him. After doing this, he logged into the Yunyang City APP forum, which was bustling with activity as expected. The pinned popular posts were all about the wanted criminal Zhou Changtong, the beast tide in Ice Moon City, the Divine Ice Fruit, and the Ice Moon Divine Tree. Besides that, there were various analysis posts and prophecy posts. The discussions mainly focused on two key points. The First Focus: How Did Zhou Changtong Trigger the Beast Tide? Zhou Changtong was only a Three-Star Beginner-level expert. Yet, several Four-Star demonic beasts appeared within the beast tide. This was simply unbelievable. No one could figure out how Zhou Changtong accomplished this. Qin Feng felt a little relieved. He knew that the reason Zhou Changtong could trigger the beast tide was because he understood the language of demonic beasts and could even transform into one himself. Fortunately, there were no particularly powerful demonic beasts in Luo Hua Mountain. Otherwise, he would have been in grave danger last night. That ¡°753¡± Zhou Changtong was hiding quite a few secrets. The Second Focus: Zhou Changtong is a Fire Elementalist¡ªWhy Did He Go to Such Lengths to Steal the Divine Ice Fruit? On this point, opinions varied wildly, and some of the theories were outright ridiculous. Qin Feng found it amusing. After browsing for a while, he exited the forum and took out another phone from his storage ring. It was Lin Chongyue¡¯s phone. Qin Feng turned it on, first receiving the edited video and then logging into the APP forum using Lin Chongyue¡¯s account. The best part was that Lin Chongyue¡¯s APP forum account was a VIP verified account. He even had tens of thousands of followers. This was completely normal. There were only a few dozen counts in all of Yunyang City. In this world, where strength was paramount, the strong were admired wherever they went. Lin Chongyue¡¯s account and password were saved on the auto-login page. Qin Feng logged in with one click. Then, using Lin Chongyue¡¯s name, he made a post. Title: ¡°The Untold Story Between Me and Zhou Changtong¡± The content was just the edited video. After posting, Qin Feng immediately logged out, shut off the phone, and stored it in his storage ring. His God-tier ring could block all detection. After doing all this, Qin Feng secretly rejoiced. This time, the Lin family was in deep trouble. He already anticipated that the Lin family would definitely attempt to assassinate him that night. Of course, he wouldn¡¯t just sit there and wait to die¡ªhe had to stir up some chaos for the Lin family first. As expected, right after Qin Feng made the post, the entire forum exploded. The most unbelievable part? The post was made by Lin Chongyue himself! That was solid evidence! Qin Feng couldn¡¯t be bothered to care about the aftermath. He began making preparations to deal with the assassination attempt that night. Meanwhile, at the Lin Family mansion. In the living room, Lin Jianhao sat on the sofa, furrowing his brows while smoking a cigarette. The room was filled with smoke¡ªhe was clearly irritated. Lin Xue stood beside him, waiting for orders. Opposite Lin Jianhao, sitting on another sofa, were Lin Fuhai and a bald elderly man. This bald elder had a broad and muscular frame, with sharp, glowing eyes and an imposing aura. He was Lin Daoqian, the highest-ranking count among the three great counts of the Lin family and also Lin Jianhao¡¯s uncle. At this moment, Lin Daoqian looked at Lin Jianhao with disbelief. ¡°Patriarch, is that brat Qin Feng really that powerful? Isn¡¯t he only 17 years old?¡± Lin Jianhao flicked some ash from his cigarette. ¡°Uncle, if you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask Fourth Uncle.¡± ¡°Fourth Brother, is this true?¡± Lin Fuhai smiled bitterly. ¡°Big Brother, that kid is really that strong. I fought him three times and lost every single time!¡± ¡°What?¡± Lin Daoqian was shocked. ¡°That¡¯s impossible! A mere 17-year-old One-Star Fire Elementalist defeated you, a Three-Star Beginner-level expert?¡± ¡°Big Brother, stop talking!¡± Lin Fuhai looked embarrassed. This was too humiliating¡ªhe didn¡¯t even want to hear about it. Lin Daoqian was even more stunned. Lin Daoqian couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. This Qin Feng had completely shattered his understanding of reality. ¡°Patriarch, what about Xuyang¡­?¡± Lin Daoqian suddenly thought of a serious issue. ¡°Xuyang must be dead!¡± A flash of grief and fury crossed Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes. ¡°Nine out of ten, Qin Feng was the one who did it.¡± Lin Daoqian was enraged. ¡°Patriarch, let¡¯s just go kill him right now and avenge Xuyang!¡± ¡°Do you have any proof?¡± Lin Jianhao gave him a sidelong glance. ¡°Well¡­ no¡­¡± Lin Daoqian scratched his bald head in frustration. Lin Jianhao sighed again. ¡°Besides, Wei Qing already warned us not to touch that brat.¡± ¡°Uh¡­ then what do we do? Are we just going to let him go?¡± Lin Daoqian was furious. He was reckless and vengeful by nature. There was no way he could swallow this humiliation! ¡°Of course, we won¡¯t let him go!¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s voice was icy cold. ¡°We can¡¯t deal with him openly, but we can assassinate him!¡± ¡°Oh! That¡¯s right!¡± Lin Daoqian smacked his bald head, suddenly realizing. ¡°Patriarch, I¡¯ll go take care of him tonight.¡± Lin Jianhao glanced at him. ¡°I brought you here specifically for this. Tonight, we¡¯ll assassinate that brat. His potential is terrifying¡ªwe can¡¯t give him any chance to grow stronger.¡± Lin Daoqian boasted confidently, ¡°I can handle it alone!¡± He was a Three-Star Peak expert. No matter how strong Qin Feng was, he hadn¡¯t even reached mid-Three-Star yet. Lin Daoqian was certain he could kill him easily. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°You alone won¡¯t be enough.¡± Lin Jianhao exhaled a puff of smoke. ¡°Tonight, you, Fourth Uncle, and I will go together. We¡¯ll kill that brat together!¡± ¡°All three of us?¡± Lin Daoqian frowned. ¡°Patriarch, no matter how strong that kid is, he hasn¡¯t reached mid-Three-Star yet. Do we really need three of us? Aren¡¯t we overestimating him?¡± ¡°A lion always uses its full strength when hunting a rabbit.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t give him any chance to escape. This time, we must ensure absolute success!¡± Lin Jianhao was determined to kill Qin Feng. With the combined strength of the three of them, even a Four-Star Beginner would have to back down¡ªkilling a One-Star Elementalist would be effortless. Qin Feng was dead for sure this time. ¡°All right then! Uncle, Fourth Uncle, go get ready! We move out tonight.¡± Lin Jianhao exhaled deeply. ¡°By the way, Xue¡¯er, is there still no news from Third Uncle?¡± ¡°None. His phone has been off, and we can¡¯t contact him!¡± Lin Xue shook her head helplessly. ¡°Third Uncle, seriously¡­¡± Lin Jianhao frowned. He had been worrying about this all day and had a bad feeling about it. At that moment, a handsome young man rushed into the hall, looking panicked. ¡°Father, bad news! Something terrible has happened!¡± He held up his phone and ran straight to Lin Jianhao. ¡°Stop shouting like that! Where are your manners?¡± Lin Jianhao frowned, clearly annoyed. ¡°Father, look at this post! Third Grand Uncle made it!¡± Lin Tianyang didn¡¯t have time to care about etiquette¡ªhe anxiously pointed at his phone. ¡°What? Third Uncle posted something?¡± Lin Jianhao was surprised and quickly took the phone. One glance, and he was completely dumbfounded! Chapter 78 Chapter 78: The Lin Family Was Framed ¡°What? Third Uncle made a post?¡± Lin Jianhao was shocked and quickly took the phone. When he saw it, he was completely dumbfounded! ¡°Crazy! Third Uncle is f***ing crazy!¡± Lin Jianhao slammed his palm onto the glass tea table beside him, shattering it instantly. Shards of glass flew in all directions, hitting the chairs and tables with sharp cracking sounds! Everyone was startled. ¡°What happened? Let me see!¡± Lin Daoqian walked over and grabbed the phone. Lin Fuhai and Lin Xue also leaned in. The three of them looked together. On the phone¡¯s homepage was a forum post from an app. The author was none other than the missing Lin Zhongyue. The post contained a video right at the start. The three of them clicked to watch. The video showed Lin Zhongyue and Zhou Changtong in the middle of a transaction. The three of them were completely stunned. ¡°Has Third Brother lost his mind? How could that idiot do something like this?!¡± Lin Daoqian was so furious he started cursing. ¡°We¡¯re done for! Patriarch, we need to handle this immediately!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! If this spreads, we¡¯re in deep trouble!¡± Lin Fuhai and Lin Xue were panicking. Lin Jianhao paced back and forth in frustration. The past few days had been a nightmare for him. One bad thing after another kept happening. It felt like someone was deliberately targeting the Lin family. ¡°Father, think of something quickly!¡± Lin Tianyang was getting anxious. ¡°Brother Hao, the forum is already full of people questioning our Lin family¡­¡± ¡°Motherf***er! Who the hell is this bastard? He¡¯s calling our Lin family shameless! If I find out who he is, I¡¯ll crush him!¡± ¡°Holy sh*t! And look at this guy¡ªhe¡¯s saying the beast tide in Ice Moon City was caused by our Lin family colluding with Zhou Changtong! That Zhou Changtong alone couldn¡¯t have triggered a beast tide!¡± ¡°F***! They¡¯re framing us! We had nothing to do with the beast tide! Damn it, over seven hundred people even liked that comment!¡± ¡­ Lin Daoqian and the others were chattering nonstop. Lin Jianhao¡¯s headache worsened the more he listened. Things were spiraling further and further out of control. ¡°Brother Hao, this is bad! More and more people in the forum are questioning us. They¡¯re all saying our Lin family caused the beast tide. Even some counts have spoken up, demanding an explanation from us¡­¡± Lin Daoqian was furious: ¡°Are these people idiots? Why the hell would we trigger a beast tide?¡± ¡°Exactly! Do they even think before they speak? These online trolls are nothing but brainless pigs!¡± Lin Fuhai was getting more and more enraged. ¡°We have to put a stop to this immediately!¡± Lin Jianhao was getting anxious. ¡°If this continues, all the blame will fall on our Lin family!¡± ¡°Patriarch, what should we do?¡± The Lin family members were all worried. The situation in the forum was escalating. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Jianhao quickly calmed down. ¡°Uncle, Third Uncle, and Tianyang¡ªyou three go post in the forum right now and explain!¡± ¡°Say that the transaction was Lin Zhongyue¡¯s personal act and has nothing to do with our Lin family!¡± Lin Jianhao ordered urgently. ¡°Father, but in the video, Zhou Changtong mentioned your name. If we say this has nothing to do with the Lin family, people won¡¯t believe it¡­¡± Lin Tianyang pointed out the key issue. Lin Jianhao took a deep breath and said, ¡°Just explain it like this: Zhou Changtong once tried to make a deal with me, but I refused. However, Lin Fuhai found out about it.¡± ¡°Lin Zhongyue was very tempted by the deal, so he secretly negotiated with Zhou Changtong behind my back, using my name to contact him.¡± ¡°Later, when I found out, I severely reprimanded Lin Zhongyue and planned to turn him over to the city lord¡¯s office. Fearing punishment, Lin Zhongyue fled.¡± ¡°He held a grudge against our family, so he exposed the matter himself. This explains why, despite being a Lin family member, he would harm the Lin family.¡± Lin Daoqian and the others were all impressed. ¡°Patriarch, you¡¯re brilliant! You came up with such a perfect excuse so quickly!¡± Lin Daoqian couldn¡¯t help but admire him. If he didn¡¯t already know the truth, he might have actually believed it. ¡°Go post it now! If this drags on any longer, we¡¯ll lose control of the situation.¡± Then, Lin Jianhao turned to Lin Xue. ¡°Xiaoxue, contact Zhou Changtong immediately!¡± ¡°Huh¡­?¡± Lin Xue was startled. ¡°Brother Hao, why do we need to contact Zhou Changtong?¡± Lin Daoqian and the others also looked puzzled. ¡°Don¡¯t you all find this situation suspicious?¡± Lin Jianhao scanned the crowd with a sharp gaze. ¡°You don¡¯t actually think this post was made by Third Uncle, do you?¡± As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned. ¡°Patriarch¡­ Are you saying this post from Zhongyue?¡± Lin Daoqian swallowed hard. The situation was unfolding beyond his comprehension. Chapter 79 Chapter 79: Summoned by the City Lord for Questioning ¡°Think about it! With Third Uncle¡¯s character and personality, would he betray the family? And even if he did, why? Just for two Divine Ice Fruits?¡± ¡°Third Uncle is an earth-element user. The Divine Ice Fruit is useless to him, so I don¡¯t think he has any reason to betray the family.¡± ¡°Besides, the angle of this video is from a third party, not from Third Uncle himself. That means someone was secretly filming from the side.¡± ¡°This person definitely wasn¡¯t Third Uncle. He wouldn¡¯t do something that would bring trouble to himself and the family.¡± Lin Jianhao calmly analyzed, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. ¡°Patriarch, then who could have recorded this?¡± Lin Daoqian asked curiously. ¡°It¡¯s either Zhou Changtong who secretly recorded it, and after the deal, he killed Third Uncle and used his phone to post this under his name.¡± As soon as he said this, the Lin family members were stunned. This was entirely possible! Zhou Changtong could have killed for the treasure and then posted this to frame the Lin family, drawing attention away from himself. Lin Xue suddenly understood¡ªno wonder Brother told her to contact Zhou Changtong. ¡°Patriarch, what¡¯s the other possibility?¡± Lin Daoqian asked again. ¡°The other possibility is that there was a third person. This person sabotaged the deal and killed the Third Uncle¡­¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s analysis was getting closer to the truth. ¡°Patriarch, if it¡¯s a mysterious third person, they should keep a low profile after obtaining the treasure. Why would they make a post? I still think Zhou Changtong did this,¡± Lin Daoqian shared his opinion. ¡°Enough talking! You all hurry up and make a post on the forum!¡± Lin Jianhao urged. ¡°Xiaoxue, you go contact Zhou Changtong and see if you can find out the truth!¡± ¡°Got it, Brother!¡± Lin Xue quickly got to work. ¡°Patriarch, how should we write the post? From your analysis, Chong Yue isn¡¯t responsible¡­ Are we going to make him take the blame?¡± Lin Daoqian hesitated. ¡°The truth doesn¡¯t matter anymore! What¡¯s important now is doing damage control, giving the public a reasonable explanation, and distancing the Lin family from this mess. Even if we tell the truth, would they believe us?!¡± Lin Jianhao was frustrated¡ªthis uncle of his was just too slow-witted. ¡°The Patriarch is right!¡± Immediately, Lin Daoqian, Lin Fuhai, and Lin Tianyang started composing a post together. Seeing this, Lin Jianhao sighed in relief. He sank into the sofa and pulled out a cigarette. As long as they posted the explanation, whether others believed it or not, the Lin family would have an excuse to stay out of it and buy themselves some time. After all, the Lin family was a major clan in Yunyang City, not so easily toppled. Lin Jianhao lit the cigarette and took a deep drag, beginning to plan his next move. But just then, Lin Tianyang suddenly cried out in alarm. ¡°Father, bad news! Third Grand Uncle just made another post!¡± Lin Tianyang panicked. Lin Daoqian and Lin Fuhai were also stunned. They hadn¡¯t even finished writing their post yet! ¡°What? Another one?¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s hand trembled¡ªhe had a bad feeling. ¡°Give it to me! Let me see!¡± Lin Jianhao snatched the phone and read anxiously. The post title read: The Truth Behind My Betrayal of the Lin Family¡ªLin Chongyue The content said: After reading the post, Lin Jianhao trembled all over, his face flushed red, and¡ª¡ªhe coughed up a mouthful of blood. He was so furious he vomited blood. Everyone was shocked. ¡°Father! Are you all right?!¡± Lin Tianyang rushed to support him. Meanwhile, Lin Daoqian and Lin Fuhai had also finished reading the post. Both of their expressions turned complicated. The post¡¯s reasoning was logical and convincing¡ªthey were starting to believe it. Seeing their doubtful eyes, Lin Jianhao became even more furious: ¡°Why were you all so slow writing the post? Now someone else got ahead of us!¡± ¡°Father, should we still post ours?¡± ¡°Idiot! The things you were going to post have already been said¡ªwhat¡¯s the point?!¡± Lin Jianhao was livid. ¡°Give me that!¡± Lin Jianhao snatched the phone, quickly pulled up his contacts, and called Lin Chongyue. ¡°Damn it!¡± Lin Jianhao threw the phone in fury. Lin Tianyang was too scared to say a word. Luckily, phones in this era were durable¡ªotherwise, it would have been destroyed on the spot. Meanwhile, in the city center, high-end villa district¡­ Qin Feng lounged comfortably on a sofa. Just now, he had used Lin Chongyue¡¯s phone to post again and then turned it off. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had already predicted how Lin Jianhao would try to spin the story. So he exposed Lin Jianhao¡¯s fabricated excuses in advance, leaving him speechless. ¡°Tonight, Lin Jianhao won¡¯t escape being summoned for questioning¡ªhe won¡¯t be able to come!¡± Qin Feng smirked as he put away his phone. His goal was achieved. It was time to make preparations. Tonight¡¯s assassination was about to begin. Meanwhile, at the Lin family residence¡­ Lin Jianhao gradually calmed down from his fury. ¡°Patriarch, what now? Should we change our angle and make another post? Or should we say Fuhai wasn¡¯t the one who posted?¡± Lin Daoqian suggested. Lin Jianhao gave a bitter smile. ¡°It¡¯s too late!¡± Just as he finished speaking, his phone rang. Lin Jianhao answered: ¡°Hello, this is me¡­ Oh¡­ City Lord, it¡¯s you.¡± ¡°You have ten minutes to report to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± On the other end, Shangguan Yunyang¡¯s cold voice rang out. ¡°Understood! I¡¯ll be there immediately!¡± Hanging up, Lin Jianhao¡¯s expression turned grim. The room fell into silence. As expected, Lin Jianhao was summoned for questioning. Chapter 80 Chapter 80: The Truth Will Be Revealed After Dawn After hanging up the phone, Lin Jianhao looked up, his expression grim. The surroundings were also silent. As expected, Lin Jianhao had been invited by the city lord for a ¡®chat¡¯. ¡°Father, are you going?¡± Lin Tianyang asked worriedly. ¡°I must go!¡± Lin Jianhao said in a low voice. ¡°If I don¡¯t, it¡¯ll only prove that we have something to hide.¡± Then, he sighed, ¡°This time, we¡¯ve encountered a real expert.¡± Lin Tianyang and the others exchanged glances. They knew that the ¡®expert¡¯ Lin Jianhao was referring to was the person who had posted on the forum. That person was obviously skilled at scheming, as they had preemptively blocked all their escape routes. To be honest, Lin Tianyang and the others even had a bit of admiration for them. At this moment, Lin Jianhao muttered again, ¡°This person is clearly targeting our Lin family. Could they have a grudge against us? Who exactly are they?¡± Lin Jianhao racked his brains. All of the Lin family¡¯s enemies were either no longer in Yunyang City or had already been wiped out. He couldn¡¯t think of anyone else. Just then, Lin Xue rushed in hurriedly. ¡°Brother, I got through to Zhou Changtong!¡± ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He said that last time, the deal was sabotaged by a mysterious masked person. That person ambushed and killed Third Uncle first, then fought with him. He wasn¡¯t a match for the masked man, so he fled.¡± Lin Xue quickly relayed Zhou Changtong¡¯s words. The expressions on their faces turned strange. ¡°Family head, could Zhou Changtong be lying?¡± Lin Daoqian asked. Lin Jianhao pondered for a moment before saying, ¡°From what I know of Zhou Changtong, he¡¯s not a particularly bright person. He wouldn¡¯t have been able to come up with something as elaborate as today¡¯s forum post. Which means, the one targeting our Lin family isn¡¯t him.¡± ¡°What else did Zhou Changtong say?¡± Lin Jianhao looked at Lin Xue. ¡°He told us never to contact him again and that he would delete all our contact information!¡± ¡°That guy¡­¡± Lin Daoqian was visibly displeased. ¡°Anything else?¡± Lin Jianhao pressed on. ¡°Oh, right. Zhou Changtong mentioned something¡ªhe said the masked man should be a young person¡­¡± ¡°A young person?¡± Lin Jianhao frowned. ¡°Wasn¡¯t that person wearing a mask? How could he tell he was young?¡± ¡°Zhou Changtong said he has a very keen nose and can judge a person¡¯s approximate age by the scent of their blood. He claimed that the person was definitely no older than 25!¡± ¡°No older than 25?¡± Lin Daoqian scoffed. ¡°I knew Zhou Changtong was spouting nonsense. That person was able to ambush and kill the Third Brother, so they must be at least a Three-Star expert. Have you ever heard of someone that young being a Three-Star expert?¡± Hearing this, Lin Fuhai and Lin Tianyang both nodded in agreement. They thought it was impossible. ¡°Brother, what do you think?¡± Lin Jianhao shook his head slightly. He couldn¡¯t make sense of it either. ¡°Forget it. We don¡¯t have time to dwell on this right now.¡± Lin Jianhao turned to Lin Daoqian. ¡°Uncle, I can¡¯t make a move at the moment. Tonight, you and the Fourth Uncle must take care of Qin Feng. This matter cannot be delayed.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry! With the two of us working together, that kid won¡¯t stand a chance!¡± Lin Jianhao then looked at Lin Xue. ¡°Xue, you and Tianyang post on the forum to control public opinion. Say that Third Uncle¡¯s account was hacked and that he wasn¡¯t the one who made that post. As for everything else, I¡¯ll find a way to explain it to the city lord.¡± After giving these instructions, Lin Jianhao hurriedly left. He had to meet the city lord as soon as possible. But just as he reached the door, a sudden thought flashed through his mind. ¡°I figured it out!¡± Lin Jianhao abruptly turned around, looking at the others. Everyone was stunned. ¡°Brother, what did you figure out?¡± Lin Xue quickly asked. ¡°I think I know who the poster is!¡± ¡°Who?¡± ¡°Qin Feng!¡± ¡°Uh¡­ him?¡± Lin Xue was shocked. The others also looked astonished. ¡°Brother, why do you think it¡¯s him?¡± ¡°Think about it. With Qin Feng¡¯s strength, in an ambush situation, could he have killed Third Uncle?¡± ¡°That¡­ is possible!¡± Lin Xue nodded slightly. She had to admit, Qin Feng was a super genius. Since he had the ability to defeat Lin Fuhai, he naturally had the ability to ambush and kill Lin Chongyue. ¡°And think about what Zhou Changtong just said¡ªthe attacker was a young man no older than 25. Doesn¡¯t that match up?¡± ¡°It does! But how would Qin Feng know about our Lin family¡¯s deal? And even know the location?¡± ¡°Have you forgotten about Xuyang?¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes flashed with grief. ¡°Xuyang went missing while trying to kill Qin Feng¡¯s sister.¡± Lin Xue suddenly realized, ¡°Right! Qin Feng must have deciphered the message in the texts and gone to ambush Third Uncle and the others. So that means Xuyang and Third Uncle are both¡­¡± She trailed off. Lin Daoqian and the others were all stunned. Lin Jianhao took a deep breath. ¡°This is all just my speculation, but I¡¯m almost certain. If we want to confirm it, all we need to do is check his storage ring. The stolen goods must still be inside.¡± ¡°Right. He¡¯s a Fire Elementalist. The Divine Fire Fruit would be incredibly useful to him. He only got it last night, so he probably hasn¡¯t had time to refine it yet.¡± Refining the Divine Fire Fruit required 24 hours. Based on the timeline, Qin Feng shouldn¡¯t have had time to do it. ¡°If I¡¯m right, that brat will try to refine the Divine Fire Fruit tonight. That will be the perfect time to ambush him.¡± Lin Jianhao made his assumptions with confidence. What he didn¡¯t know was that Qin Feng had already refined the Divine Fire Fruit. ¡°Rest assured, family head! Tonight, we will take care of that brat!¡± Lin Jianhao nodded slightly. ¡°This time, our Lin family has been completely smeared. But if we take care of that brat, we can immediately clear our name.¡± Lin Daoqian and the others¡¯ eyes lit up at this. With that, Lin Jianhao hurriedly left. ¡­ One hour later. Inside the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, in the conference hall. City Lord Shangguan Yunyang sat behind the conference table, his expression cold. Vice City Lord Wei Qing sat beside him. Two other people, a man and a woman, sat next to them. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Both were Four-Star experts. They were the heads of the other two major families in Yunyang City and also city council members. City council members were second only to the vice city lord in status. Lin Jianhao was also one of the council members. There were only three council members in all of Yunyang City. To become a council member, one had to be a noble. There were two ways to gain nobility: One, by becoming a Four-Star Elementalist. Two, by earning a noble title through strength. At this moment, Lin Jianhao sat expressionlessly across from the four, as if being interrogated. The atmosphere was tense. ¡°Explain yourself, Lin Jianhao. How do you account for Lin Chongyue¡¯s video?¡± Shangguan Yunyang asked coldly. The Lin family¡¯s scandal had infuriated him. If the Lin family was truly behind this, Yunyang City¡¯s reputation would suffer, and his political achievements would take a serious hit. Political achievements determined the alliance¡¯s resource allocation and the city¡¯s ranking. This affected the entire city and all its Elementalists. So before the alliance sent investigators, they had to uncover the truth. ¡°Lin Jianhao, explain yourself!¡± Wei Qing pressed. Lin Jianhao took a deep breath. ¡°If I say that the Ice Moon City beast tide had nothing to do with our Lin family, would you believe me?¡± ¡°Evidence?¡± Shangguan Yunyang demanded coldly. ¡°I have none¡­ for now.¡± Lin Jianhao remained calm. ¡°Hmph!¡± Shangguan Yunyang scowled. ¡°If this is your attitude, don¡¯t blame me for not giving you a chance.¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes flashed with fear. Shangguan Yunyang was a Five-Star expert¡ªhe couldn¡¯t afford to defy him. Taking a deep breath, Lin Jianhao said respectfully, ¡°City Lord, I don¡¯t have evidence right now. But by dawn, the truth will be revealed.¡± He was confident about tonight¡¯s ambush. With Lin Daoqian and Lin Fuhai working together, Qin Feng had no chance of surviving. Chapter 81 Chapter 81: Exciting! This Is Super Genius! Seeing the confident expression on Lin Jianhao¡¯s face, Shangguan Yunyang and the others were puzzled. Shangguan Yunyang and Wei Qing exchanged glances. ¡°Lin Jianhao, let¡¯s put the matter of the beast tide aside for now. How do you explain the secret transactions between your Lin family and Zhou Changtong?¡± Inciting a beast tide to attack a human city was a grave crime. Engaging in secret transactions with a wanted criminal was also a serious offense. In the video, Lin Chongyue was clearly seen trading the Divine Ice Fruit with Zhou Changtong¡ª The evidence was irrefutable. Even if Lin Jianhao wanted to deny it, no one would believe him. ¡°City Lord, this transaction has nothing to do with me or my Lin family. There is another hidden reason behind it.¡± Lin Jianhao denied it outright. Shangguan Yunyang frowned. ¡°Lin Jianhao, are you insulting my intelligence?¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± Lin Jianhao remained calm. ¡°City Lord, the Divine Ice Fruit is not in the hands of my Lin family. It belongs to someone else. That person is the true mastermind behind all this.¡± As soon as he said this, Shangguan Yunyang and the others were shocked. ¡°How can you prove it?¡± Shangguan Yunyang asked. Lin Jianhao smiled slightly. ¡°I can find out where the Divine Ice Fruit is.¡± The Divine Ice Fruit could only be refined by ice-element cultivators. If consumed by elementalists of other attributes, it would be as deadly as poison. Qin Feng was a fire-element master and could not consume it. Lin Jianhao believed the Divine Ice Fruit was still inside Qin Feng¡¯s ring. ¡°You can find the whereabouts of the Divine Ice Fruit?¡± Shangguan Yunyang and the others were pleasantly surprised. ¡°Where is the Divine Ice Fruit?¡± Shangguan Yunyang asked eagerly. ¡°City Lord, at dawn, my people will deliver the news, and the truth will be revealed.¡± Lin Jianhao spoke mysteriously. ¡°Good!¡± Shangguan Yunyang turned to two other council members. ¡°Zhou Tong, Li Yu, you two stay with Councilor Lin tonight for a good chat.¡± ¡°Yes, City Lord!¡± This was essentially placing Lin Jianhao under house arrest. ¡°Lin Jianhao, I hope your Lin family delivers good news first thing in the morning,¡± Shangguan Yunyang said before getting up to leave. Wei Qing quickly followed. Upon exiting the council hall, Shangguan Yunyang¡¯s brows furrowed tightly. He still felt somewhat troubled. The Lin family¡¯s involvement in such a major incident was a significant failure on his part as City Lord. If this matter was not resolved, his application to upgrade to a Tier-3 Base City this year would be doomed. ¡°City Lord, are you worried about the Base City upgrade?¡± Wei Qing handed him an expensive cigarette from the Vermilion Bird Alliance. ¡°Indeed.¡± Shangguan Yunyang took the cigarette and sighed. ¡°Actually, City Lord, you don¡¯t need to worry about that,¡± Wei Qing said while lighting the cigarette for him. ¡°Even if the Lin family¡¯s issue isn¡¯t resolved, Yunyang City can still advance to a Tier-3 Base City.¡± ¡°Vice City Lord Wei, you must be joking, right?¡± Shangguan Yunyang chuckled and exhaled a puff of smoke. Even if Wei Qing wanted to flatter him, he shouldn¡¯t be so blatantly absurd. That said, despite being older, Wei Qing was his trusted friend, having fought alongside him for years. ¡°City Lord, I¡¯m telling the truth.¡± Wei Qing looked serious, with a hint of joy in his eyes. ¡°Oh?¡± Shangguan Yunyang became curious. Judging by Wei Qing¡¯s expression, he wasn¡¯t just flattering him. But even without the Lin family¡¯s troubles, Yunyang City was still 70 political achievement points short of the Tier-3 upgrade! ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s going on?¡± Wei Qing¡¯s face was filled with excitement. ¡°City Lord, I have great news! Our Yunyang City has produced a super genius! At just 17 years old, he has already reached the peak of the One-Star level!¡± S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°What?!¡± Shangguan Yunyang¡¯s hand trembled with excitement, nearly dropping his cigarette. Then, he asked in astonishment, ¡°Is this true? A 17-year-old at the peak of One-Star?¡± ¡°Absolutely true! I saw it with my own eyes. Oh, and Xixi was there too¡ªshe saw it as well.¡± Wei Qing was still elated from the discovery of Qin Feng, a genius that had thrilled him all afternoon. ¡°Tsk tsk! A 17-year-old at One-Star peak! His talent surpasses mine! This is incredible!¡± Shangguan Yunyang took a deep drag of his cigarette, completely exhilarated. Such a genius, once reported to the Alliance, would earn a huge political merit reward. In the current era, humanity faced external threats from the Star Beast Race and internal competition among the seven major alliances. All alliances desperately sought talented individuals. A genius elementalist like this would be fiercely contested by all sides. Wei Qing added excitedly, ¡°City Lord, this young man isn¡¯t just incredibly gifted in cultivation¡ªhis combat skills are at a godly level!¡± ¡°He has extraordinary combat skills too?¡± Shangguan Yunyang was even more thrilled. The major alliances valued combat ability so highly that they created a Global Combat Network to train and scout exceptional fighters. After all, no matter how talented someone was, their true strength was tested in real battles. Even those with average talent but exceptional combat abilities could receive priority training from the Alliance. And if someone had both extraordinary talent and top-tier combat skills, they would shine like a star¡ªbecoming a national treasure of the Alliance! ¡°Just how strong is this young man¡¯s combat ability?¡± Shangguan Yunyang asked impatiently. Wei Qing grinned smugly. ¡°Heh! You might not believe this, but with his combat skills alone, he defeated Lin Fuhai!¡± Shangguan Yunyang was so shocked that he dropped his cigarette. His mouth fell open. Such combat talent¡ªhe had never heard of anything like it! Even he himself could never accomplish that. A moment later, Shangguan Yunyang burst into joyous laughter. ¡°Haha!! Old Wei, Yunyang City¡¯s luck has arrived! By the way, what¡¯s this young man¡¯s name?¡± ¡°His name is Qin Feng!¡± Wei Qing grinned. ¡°Oh, and there¡¯s a second piece of good news!¡± Shangguan Yunyang felt like he was floating. ¡°Old Wei, spill it!¡± ¡°Qin Feng¡¯s little sister is also a combat genius! She isn¡¯t even an elementalist, yet she defeated a One-Star mid-stage elementalist and earned a Level-2 Baron title!¡± Shangguan Yunyang¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment. ¡°Hahaha! This is fantastic!¡± Shangguan Yunyang laughed heartily. With these two prodigies, Yunyang City¡¯s promotion was guaranteed, even if the Lin family caused trouble! ¡°Old Wei, why didn¡¯t you tell me sooner?¡± Shangguan Yunyang playfully scolded. ¡°Hehe! I was going to report it earlier, but then the Lin family matter happened and delayed me.¡± ¡°By the way! Where are Qin Feng and his sister staying? Take me to meet them!¡± Shangguan Yunyang was eager. Wei Qing shook his head with a smile. ¡°City Lord, look at the time¡ªit¡¯s nearly midnight. The siblings must be asleep. Let¡¯s visit them tomorrow.¡± Shangguan Yunyang smacked his forehead. ¡°I got too excited and forgot the time! All right, we¡¯ll go in the morning. In the meantime, stay here and make sure Lin Jianhao doesn¡¯t slip away.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, City Lord. With me watching, he won¡¯t cause any trouble. Oh, by the way, Lin Jianhao said the truth will be revealed at dawn. I wonder what trick he¡¯s playing.¡± Shangguan Yunyang sneered. ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see what the Lin family says in the morning. That¡¯s it for tonight.¡± After giving his orders, Shangguan Yunyang left in high spirits. Wei Qing watched his relaxed figure and chuckled. He knew Shangguan Yunyang too well¡ªthis guy was too excited to sleep tonight. Chapter 82 Chapter 82: A Surprise Attack in the Dark Night! No Trace Left! After Shangguan Yunyang left, Wei Qing returned to the council hall and, along with two other council members, continued to monitor Lin Jianhao. Unknowingly, time passed, and it was already past 1 a.m. Inside the room, Lin Jianhao leisurely smoked a cigarette while glancing at his watch, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. ¡°The time is about right. My eldest uncle and fourth uncle should be taking action now.¡± At the same time, within the villa district¡ª At Qin Feng¡¯s residence. Qin Feng was not asleep. He had used the Ice Concealment Technique and was hiding in a corner of the courtyard, waiting for the Lin family¡¯s sneak attack. Just then, two faint whooshing sounds came from outside the courtyard. Moments later, two shadowy figures, as agile as civet cats, landed lightly inside. Qin Feng focused his gaze. Both figures were dressed in black night suits and wore masks. One of them was even bald, his head reflecting the night¡¯s dim light. Qin Feng smiled¡ªa smile full of intrigue. Earlier today, he had specifically asked Liu Yan about the Lin family¡¯s strength. He learned that the most powerful of the Lin family¡¯s three Counts was Lin Daoqian¡ªa bald man. The bald man in black before him was most likely Lin Daoqian. At that moment, Qin Feng took out two electronic remote devices and quietly approached Lin Daoqian. Meanwhile, Lin Daoqian and Lin Fuhai were surveying their surroundings. The two exchanged a glance before drawing their weapons. Qin Feng¡¯s eyes widened in surprise when he saw Lin Daoqian¡¯s weapon. It was a bone-white spear, radiating a strong spiritual aura. A virtual screen appeared in Qin Feng¡¯s vision¡ª Item Name: Dragon Bone Spear Category: Primordial Weapon Grade: Mid-tier Effect: Enhances attack power by 200% (all elemental attributes) ¡°A mid-tier Primordial Weapon!¡± Qin Feng was overjoyed. Mid-tier Yuan Weapons were rare and couldn¡¯t simply be bought with money. Even Elemental Masters below four-star rank rarely owned one. ¡°Lin Daoqian sure is lucky.¡± But soon, it would belong to him. The Dragon Bone Spear was compatible with all elemental attributes¡ªhe could use it too. As Qin Feng smugly thought this over, he had already stealthily approached within three meters of Lin Daoqian. At that moment, Lin Daoqian exchanged a look with Lin Fuhai and prepared to enter the house. That was when Qin Feng struck. In one swift step, he appeared behind Lin Daoqian. ¡°Hmm?¡± Lin Daoqian instantly sensed an abnormal air current behind him and began turning his head. But before he could react, Qin Feng pressed the button on one of his remote devices. The hallway lights suddenly flicked on. Lin Daoqian and Lin Fuhai were startled. The moment they were distracted, Qin Feng¡¯s Blood Bone Blade swung out. Lin Daoqian¡¯s instincts screamed danger. But it was too late¡ªQin Feng had already pressed the second remote. From inside the house, Qin Feng¡¯s voice rang out¡ª ¡°I¡¯ve been expecting you!¡± The sudden voice echoed sharply in the quiet night. Lin Daoqian was so startled that his heart nearly leaped out of his chest. ¡°Shit! The brat¡¯s inside the house!¡± ¡°Wait! Then who¡¯s behind me¡­?¡± In that split second of hesitation, the blade¡¯s energy was already upon him, stinging the back of his neck. Before Lin Daoqian could process what was happening, Qin Feng¡¯s calculated strike left him with no chance to evade. A gleaming arc of blade light cut through the darkness. A bald head soared into the air. The cut was clean and mirror-smooth, encased in a thick layer of frost. Not a single drop of blood spilled. Qin Feng¡¯s ice power had frozen every blood vessel, sealing off any flow of blood. Lin Fuhai was alarmed. He spun around, only to see a headless corpse. Before he could comprehend what was happening¡ªanother flash of blade light appeared and sharp pain shot through Lin Fuhai¡¯s neck. He suddenly felt weightless. As he tumbled through the air, he realized in horror that the world was spinning, and he had lost control of his body. The next moment, he crashed to the ground. His severed head rolled, coming to a stop in the grass. His gaze fixed upon two standing corpses¡ªCorpses that looked eerily familiar. And in between them, Qin Feng stood, looking down at him with a cold, sinister smile. Realization dawned upon Lin Fuhai, and despair filled his eyes as the last glimmer of life faded. Lin Fuhai¡¯s head landed heavily on the grass. Like before, his neck wound was sealed with ice. The night wind blew, carrying a faint trace of blood in the air. Yet, the ground remained spotless¡ªwithout a single drop of blood. Qin Feng was exhilarated. The counter-ambush had been a complete success. He swiftly collected the two corpses. As the wind carried away the scent of blood, it was as if nothing had ever happened. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°I¡¯ve been expecting you¡­¡± Qin Feng¡¯s pre-recorded voice echoed once more from the house. With another press of his remote, the sound abruptly stopped. Then, he picked up his final prize¡ªthe Dragon Bone Spear. Just like that, he got a mid-tier Primordial Weapon! His power was about to soar once again. He was delighted. The Lin family really was a gift that kept on giving. Qin Feng stored the Dragon Bone Spear with satisfaction and double-checked the scene for any traces. Only after confirming that everything was thoroughly cleaned up did he return indoors. Then, he retrieved all of Lin Daoqian and Lin Fuhai¡¯s valuables, totaling 1.7 billion in credits. Another massive windfall! ¡°Now my total assets exceed 3.1 billion!¡± Qin Feng grinned wickedly. ¡°Tomorrow, when the Lin family realizes Lin Daoqian and Lin Fuhai are missing, how will they react?¡± Just as he was relishing the thought¡ª From Chu Chu¡¯s closed-door training chamber, a surge of ice energy rippled out. ¡°Hmm? This energy fluctuation¡­ Could it be that girl¡­?¡± A look of shock flashed in Qin Feng¡¯s eyes. In an instant, his figure disappeared, dashing toward Chu Chu¡¯s secluded training chamber. Chapter 83 Chapter 83: Chuchu¡¯s Secret A moment later, Qin Feng arrived at the training room and saw Chu Chu excitedly examining herself. ¡°Brother!¡± The little girl beamed with joy upon seeing Qin Feng. ¡°Little one, did you refine the Divine Ice Fruit?¡± Qin Feng looked at her in surprise. He could clearly sense the fluctuations of ice elemental energy from her. ¡°Mm-hmm!¡± Chu Chu nodded excitedly. ¡°Brother, I can sense ice elemental energy now! I can become an Elementalist too!¡± She was overjoyed. Qin Feng couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. ¡°How did you do it?¡± He examined Chu Chu in amazement. ¡°What do you mean, how?¡± The little girl looked puzzled. She scratched her head, not understanding what he meant. Qin Feng smiled¡ªperhaps he was being too impatient. ¡°I mean, refining the Divine Ice Fruit usually takes 24 hours. You only took 8 hours, a third of the normal time. How did you manage that?¡± Qin Feng asked curiously. ¡°Oh, that!¡± Chu Chu suddenly realized. ¡°Hehe! Brother, I was just about to tell you¡ªI made an amazing discovery!¡± ¡°What discovery?¡± ¡°Brother, you know I have a dual-element physique, right? One is ice, and the other is an unknown, mysterious element.¡± Qin Feng nodded slightly. When Chu Chu was younger, she had undergone a talent test. Her ice element affinity was 0.5, while her mysterious element affinity was 0.9. No one had figured out what that mysterious element was. Chu Chu continued, ¡°While I was refining the Divine Ice Fruit, my mysterious element activated on its own and unleashed some unknown elemental energy, which sped up my refining process by three times. Before I knew it, the fruit was completely refined¡­¡± ¡°Uh¡­! Something this incredible actually happened?¡± Qin Feng was shocked. He had never heard of such a mysterious elemental power before. Qin Feng was puzzled and couldn¡¯t understand it. When he had obtained his system, his best affinities¡ªwind and thunder¡ªwere only 0.7, so he had no way of knowing what 0.9 felt like. Just then, Chu Chu spoke with a mysterious expression. ¡°Brother, actually, when I fight others, I occasionally sense that mysterious element¡¯s power too.¡± ¡°Whenever it activates, I feel like my opponent¡¯s movements slow down a lot. I can easily spot their weaknesses and defeat them!¡± ¡°Uh¡­!¡± Qin Feng was once again stunned. He looked at the little girl. ¡°So, this mysterious elemental power is enhancing your combat instincts?¡± ¡°Exactly! So, every time I fight, I try to sense its presence. Maybe it¡¯s because I¡¯ve tried so many times, but I feel like it¡¯s getting easier and easier to control it.¡± As she spoke, her face was full of excitement. Qin Feng was also pleasantly surprised. If Chu Chu¡¯s mysterious elemental talent was awakening, it would be a great thing. The siblings had always relied on each other, so he naturally wanted her to grow stronger. Then, another thought crossed his mind. Normally, people with multi-element physiques would experience interference between different elemental energies. That was a well-known fact. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet, for some reason, this rule didn¡¯t seem to apply to Chu Chu. Her mysterious element was truly strange. ¡°Little one, tomorrow morning, we¡¯ll go test your elemental affinity again. Let¡¯s see what level your ice element has reached and whether your mysterious element has changed.¡± ¡°Yay!¡± Chu Chu cheered happily. That was exactly what she had in mind too. ¡°All right, I¡¯m going to train now. You should get some rest.¡± ¡°Hehe! Brother, you forgot¡ªI still have three Ice Spirit Pills left to refine!¡± Chu Chu pulled out a small bottle containing three blue, pill-like objects. These were the Ice Spirit Pills Qin Feng had obtained from Lin Xue¡¯s storage ring. Qin Feng chuckled. ¡°Then go ahead and refine them.¡± A quarter-hour later, Qin Feng entered another training room. After handling various matters, it was finally time for his own training. Chu Chu was making progress, so he couldn¡¯t afford to fall behind either. More importantly, he needed to work toward becoming a two-star Elementalist. In this world where strength was supreme, the stronger one was, the more they could gain. His goal was to surpass even the legendary nine-star level¡ªhow could he allow himself to slack off? With that thought, Qin Feng began his training. As he trained, the energies of ice, wind, fire, and thunder surged into his body. At the same time, the second star pattern on his Four-Element Divine Seal started to take shape. The night passed without incident. The next morning, Qin Feng opened his eyes, feeling joyful. He accessed his system interface to check his progress. Cultivator: Qin Feng Wind Element Realm (Peerless): One-Star Perfection (Second Star Pattern 7%) Thunder Element Realm (Peerless): One-Star Perfection (Second Star Pattern 3%) Ice Element Realm (Peerless): One-Star Perfection (Second Star Pattern 3%) Fire Element Realm (Good): One-Star Perfection (Second Star Pattern 53.2%) ¡°This seems a bit slow¡­¡± Qin Feng frowned slightly and closed the interface. Among his four elements, his wind element had the fastest progress, with the second star pattern at 7%. At this rate, he would definitely break through to a two-star Elementalist within a month. For others, such a breakthrough would take at least a decade¡ªsometimes even several decades. Yet, Qin Feng still felt impatient. He wanted to reach the two-star level as soon as possible. Last night, he killed Lin Daoqian and Lin Fuhai. The Lin family would definitely retaliate. Although he had set up Lin Jianhao, there was still an even stronger opponent¡ªthe Lin family¡¯s old patriarch, Lin Yuankun. That man was a four-star Elementalist at peak mastery and a retired elder of Yunyang City¡¯s council. If he made a move, Qin Feng would be in danger. Unless Qin Feng could reach the two-star level in time. He also wondered when Sister Yan would deliver the nuclear warheads. He was eager to activate the divine challenge. If his guess was right, the challenge rewards would likely include something to accelerate the condensation of his second star pattern. With these thoughts in mind, Qin Feng left the training room. ¡­ Meanwhile, at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, inside the council chamber. An entire night had passed. Lin Jianhao had been smoking all night. The crystal ashtray before him was filled with cigarette butts. Yet, his expression remained calm. He was waiting for good news from his family. He was confident that his uncle and fourth uncle had succeeded. Across from him, Wei Qing, Zhou Tong, and Li Yu looked utterly bored. The three of them had guarded Lin Jianhao all night. The doors of the council chamber swung open. Shangguan Yunyang walked in. ¡°Lin Jianhao, an entire night has passed. Has your family still not sent any news?¡± As he spoke, he took a seat. ¡°City Lord, it should be here soon,¡± Lin Jianhao replied, extinguishing his cigarette. ¡°You¡¯d better give me a satisfactory explanation. To tell you the truth, I received a call this morning¡ªthe Alliance already knows about your situation.¡± ¡°They¡¯ve dispatched someone, and they¡¯ll arrive this afternoon. If you can¡¯t provide a reasonable explanation today, I won¡¯t be able to protect you. If the Alliance takes you away, don¡¯t blame me for not helping.¡± Hearing this, Lin Jianhao¡¯s expression changed slightly. If the Alliance took him, his fate would be grim. Just then, there was a soft knock at the door. ¡°Come in,¡± Shangguan Yunyang said casually. The door opened, and a beautiful female assistant walked in. ¡°City Lord, the front desk just received a call¡ªLin Tianyang is here to see Councilor Lin.¡± ¡°Good! Bring him in.¡± ¡°Yes, City Lord!¡± Upon hearing this, Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes lit up. Chapter 84 Chapter 84: The Final Struggle Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the female assistant left, Shangguan Yunyang and the others exchanged glances. Before long, the door was pushed open again. The female assistant led Lin Tianyang inside. At this moment, Lin Tianyang looked exhausted, as if he hadn¡¯t slept all night. His eyes were slightly bloodshot. Lin Jianhao didn¡¯t pay attention to these details. Instead, he looked somewhat pleased to see him. ¡°How¡¯s the situation?¡± Lin Jianhao asked with a smile. ¡°Father¡­¡± Lin Tianyang quickly stepped forward and whispered, ¡°Grand Uncle and Fourth Great-Uncle haven¡¯t returned all night, and their phones can¡¯t be reached.¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s body trembled violently. Lin Jianhao started to panic. Not only had he failed to prove his innocence this time, but now Grand Uncle and Fourth Great-Uncle had also disappeared. ¡°Lin Jianhao, any news?¡± Shangguan Yunyang urged. ¡°Well¡­¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°City Lord, there¡¯s been an issue¡­ perhaps¡­¡± Shangguan Yunyang frowned. ¡°Lin Jianhao, what do you mean?¡± Wei Qing was also furious. ¡°Lin Jianhao, you yourself said that once your family delivered the message at dawn, you¡¯d be able to prove your innocence. Now you¡¯re telling us there¡¯s been a problem? Do you think we won¡¯t hand you over to the Alliance?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like that¡­ I¡­¡± Lin Jianhao grew anxious but didn¡¯t know how to explain. ¡°Enough!¡± Shangguan Yunyang was starting to lose patience. ¡°Lin Jianhao, I gave you a chance, but you didn¡¯t cherish it. So, we¡¯ll hand you over to the Alliance!¡± ¡°Zhou Tong, Li Yu, take Councilor Lin to the Special Supervision Office and keep him under guard!¡± ¡°Yes, City Lord!¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s face turned deathly pale. He was completely panicking now. If he stayed in Yunyang City, with the Lin family¡¯s influence and connections, he might still have a chance to minimize the damage. But if he was sent to the Alliance, he¡¯d be skinned alive even if he didn¡¯t die¡ªand the Lin family would be finished. To the massive entity that was the Alliance, the Lin family was nothing more than an insignificant clan. ¡°Vice City Lord Wei, let¡¯s go!¡± Shangguan Yunyang and Wei Qing were about to leave. He couldn¡¯t wait to meet Qin Feng. Just thinking about that super genius excited him. ¡°City Lord, I have something to say!¡± Lin Jianhao called out anxiously. ¡°Oh?¡± Shangguan Yunyang turned back. ¡°Speak!¡± ¡°City Lord, I know who has the Divine Ice Fruit.¡± Shangguan Yunyang¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Who?¡± ¡°Qin Feng!¡± ¡°What?!¡± Shangguan Yunyang was shocked. ¡°Lin Jianhao, what nonsense are you spouting?¡± Wei Qing didn¡¯t believe it at all. ¡°Vice City Lord, I know it¡¯s hard to believe, but I have evidence!¡± At this point, Lin Jianhao was ready to go all in. Even if he had to die, he would drag Qin Feng down with him. Shangguan Yunyang and Wei Qing were both stunned. ¡°Speak! What evidence do you have?¡± Shangguan Yunyang¡¯s expression turned serious. Since this involved Qin Feng, he was starting to worry. He didn¡¯t want to see such a super genius be ruined. Lin Jianhao took a deep breath. ¡°I can¡¯t explain all the details at once, but I am certain¡ªthe Divine Ice Fruit is in Qin Feng¡¯s storage ring. If you don¡¯t believe me, City Lord, you can check!¡± Wei Qing was furious. ¡°Ridiculous! You have no proof, yet you want us to search Qin Feng¡¯s storage ring? What¡¯s your intention? The Lin family has a grudge against Qin Feng, but you can¡¯t just falsely accuse him like this.¡± Shangguan Yunyang also frowned. ¡°That¡¯s right! Searching someone¡¯s storage ring without evidence is a major taboo in the Elementalist world. Doing so would make people lose trust in us. Lin Jianhao, are you trying to make Yunyang City lose a genius? I think you have ulterior motives!¡± ¡°City Lord!¡± Lin Jianhao was terrified. ¡°At this point, I won¡¯t hide anything anymore.¡± ¡°Last night, my Grand Uncle and Fourth Great-Uncle went to find Qin Feng. They wanted to uncover evidence from him and hand him over to the government for justice. But after they went, they never returned.¡± Lin Jianhao subtly altered the story, changing an assassination attempt into an investigative visit. But as soon as he said this, the entire room was shocked. Even the two councilors, Zhou Tong and Li Yu, were stunned. Lin Jianhao was truly bold. Wei Qing was so furious that he shouted, ¡°Lin Jianhao, I warned you yesterday not to touch Qin Feng, but you ignored me and sent people after him last night? Did you take my words as nothing?!¡± Shangguan Yunyang was also enraged. ¡°Lin Jianhao, you¡¯ve committed a grave mistake. No matter what happened with the Divine Ice Fruit or the Beast Tide incident, the Lin family¡¯s attack on Qin Feng must be punished!¡± ¡°City Lord, I admit my mistake and am willing to take responsibility. But I only did this to uncover the truth!¡± ¡°What truth? Speak!¡± Shangguan Yunyang asked coldly. Lin Jianhao took a deep breath. ¡°The truth is¡­ Qin Feng and Zhou Changtong are accomplices!¡± Lin Tianyang, standing to the side, was dumbfounded. His mouth hung open in shock. For the first time, he realized his father had an unparalleled ability to make things up on the spot. Shangguan Yunyang and Wei Qing¡¯s expressions also changed. The situation was unfolding beyond their expectations. Immediately, Shangguan Yunyang said solemnly, ¡°Lin Jianhao, continue!¡± ¡°This is how things stand. Our Lin family did indeed have secret dealings with Zhou Changtong.¡± Upon hearing these words, everyone¡¯s expressions subtly changed. Lin Jianhao had actually admitted it outright. Lin Jianhao continued, ¡°However, we never expected Zhou Changtong to have an accomplice¡ªQin Feng! During the transaction, greed overtook them, and they secretly murdered my third uncle, Lin Chongyue.¡± ¡°After the incident, fearing retaliation from our Lin family, they used my third uncle¡¯s phone to impersonate him and frame us.¡± ¡°In fact, the beast tide in Ice Moon City was orchestrated by Qin Feng and Zhou Changtong together. He is the true mastermind behind everything.¡± A look of hatred flashed in Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes. He had already made up his mind to go all out. Since their secret dealings with Zhou Changtong could no longer be hidden, he might as well admit to them, dragging Qin Feng down with him. Pinning the beast tide disaster on Qin Feng would result in mutual destruction. Shangguan Yunyang took a deep breath. ¡°This is just your side of the story. Do you have any solid evidence?¡± ¡°City Lord, I can prove it from three angles.¡± ¡°Which three?¡± ¡°First, last night, my eldest uncle and fourth uncle went to Qin Feng¡¯s residence and never returned. I suspect they were murdered by Qin Feng and Zhou Changtong. We can investigate Qin Feng¡¯s residence to see if there are any signs of a struggle or bloodstains.¡± Shangguan Yunyang nodded slightly. ¡°Continue.¡± ¡°Second, check Qin Feng¡¯s storage ring. See if the Divine Ice Fruit is inside. If it is, everything will become clear. After all, both Zhou Changtong and Qin Feng are Fire Element practitioners¡ªthey can¡¯t consume the Divine Ice Fruit. The evidence must still be there.¡± ¡°And the third point?¡± ¡°Third, examine Qin Feng¡¯s fire-element talent. He reached the peak of One-Star cultivation at just seventeen years old. His fire-element talent must be at the genius level.¡± ¡°If his fire-element talent is indeed at the genius level, then everything is normal. But if it isn¡¯t, then there¡¯s a major problem.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Shangguan Yunyang was intrigued. ¡°What problem would that be if his talent isn¡¯t at the genius level?¡± Lin Jianhao sneered. ¡°If his talent isn¡¯t at that level, then his rapid advancement must have been due to consuming a rare fire-element treasure. And in this very transaction, there was a substance called ¡®Imperial Flowing Elixir (Fire)¡¯. If he lacks the genius-level talent but still achieved such rapid progress, this would explain everything.¡± Hearing this, the crowd nodded slightly in agreement. Shangguan Yunyang sat back down and fell into deep thought. Just then, his phone rang. Shangguan Yunyang picked up. ¡°Hello, this is Shangguan Yunyang¡­ Oh, Inspector-General sir¡­ All right! Understood!¡± After hanging up, Shangguan Yunyang looked at Lin Jianhao. ¡°That was the Inspector-General of the Alliance. He will arrive in Yunyang City in three hours. This time, he¡¯s bringing the Divine Ice Leaf.¡± ¡°Divine Ice Leaf?¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± Shangguan Yunyang smirked coldly. ¡°Don¡¯t celebrate too soon. If none of your three claims hold up, it will prove that you¡¯re slandering Qin Feng. You¡¯ll face an even graver punishment!¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s expression stiffened slightly. Then, he regained his confidence. ¡°Rest assured, City Lord. As long as the Inspector-General uses the Divine Ice Leaf, we¡¯ll immediately know whether Qin Feng possesses the Divine Ice Fruit.¡± It turned out that both the Divine Ice Leaf and the Divine Ice Fruit came from the Ice Moon Divine Tree and could sense each other¡¯s presence. Even if the fruit was stored inside a spatial ring, the leaf could still detect it. ¡°Good! Then we¡¯ll wait three more hours for the Inspector-General to arrive. After that, we¡¯ll all go see Qin Feng together.¡± A smile appeared on Lin Jianhao¡¯s face. He was 90% certain that the Divine Ice Fruit was in Qin Feng¡¯s possession. By then, Qin Feng wouldn¡¯t be able to clear his name no matter what. Whether Qin Feng was truly in league with Zhou Changtong didn¡¯t matter¡ªwhat mattered was pinning the beast tide catastrophe on him. Chapter 85 Chapter 85: Alliance Assessment Meanwhile, on the other side, after Qin Feng emerged from his cultivation chamber, he went to freshen up. When he finished tidying up and returned to the living room, feeling refreshed, he found that Chuchu had already prepared breakfast. ¡°Huh? Little girl, you¡¯ve broken through to the mid-stage of the Strong Body realm! Not bad!¡± Qin Feng looked Chuchu up and down with satisfaction. Chuchu, however, pouted. ¡°I refined three whole Ice Spirit Pills just to increase my cultivation by this little bit. It¡¯s heartbreaking!¡± Qin Feng chuckled. Each Ice Spirit Pill was worth a billion Primordial. Three of them amounted to three billion. That was enough to buy a decent low-grade Primordial Weapon. Spending three billion just to advance to the mid-stage of the Strong Body realm was extremely extravagant. Even the children of noble families wouldn¡¯t dare be so lavish, so Chuchu felt the pain of the expense. She thought it was a huge waste of money. ¡°Little girl, money is meant to be spent. As long as you¡¯re strong enough, you don¡¯t have to worry about making more. After I finish my talent test later, I¡¯ll buy you ten more Ice Spirit Pills so you can reach the Great Perfection of the Strong Body realm sooner.¡± As Qin Feng spoke, he took a sip of porridge. Chuchu¡¯s cooking was excellent. The breakfast she prepared was delicious. ¡°Ten more?! That¡¯s ten billion!¡± Chuchu¡¯s beautiful eyes widened. ¡°Brother, that¡¯s way too wasteful! I don¡¯t want them. You might as well buy me a Primordial Weapon instead!¡± The little girl was distressed about the money. After all, her brother worked hard to earn it. Qin Feng smiled. ¡°Little girl, don¡¯t worry about it. Your brother isn¡¯t short on money! But you do have a point¡ªit¡¯s time to buy you a Primordial Weapon.¡± Chuchu was now an ice-attribute Strong Body expert, meaning she could use Primordial Weapons. With one, her strength would increase significantly. Once she reached the peak of the Strong Body realm, she could probably qualify as a Level Three Baron. Thinking of this made Qin Feng feel great. Seeing his sister grow stronger made him happy. ¡°Brother, I really don¡¯t need any more Ice Spirit Pills¡­¡± Chuchu said while eating a spoonful of porridge. ¡°That¡¯s too extravagant. We¡¯re not from some noble family.¡± Qin Feng dotingly pinched her cheek. ¡°We¡¯re not a noble family now, but we will be in the future. You don¡¯t have to worry about money¡ªI¡¯ll handle that!¡± ¡°Oh~,¡± the little girl responded sweetly, continuing to eat her porridge, feeling content. Qin Feng smiled. He had thirty-one billion on hand¡ªmore than enough to buy an ice-attribute Primordial Weapon and ten Ice Spirit Pills. Besides, he only had one little sister¡ªif he didn¡¯t spoil her, who would? Moreover, he could enhance his cultivation by absorbing demon cores. Chuchu, on the other hand, couldn¡¯t. His only choice was to earn more money to buy her cultivation resources. ¡°Little girl, it looks like your mysterious elemental power is working again,¡± Qin Feng said as he took a bite of pickled vegetables. ¡°Huh? What do you mean?¡± Chuchu asked, confused. Qin Feng smiled. ¡°Most people can only refine one Ice Spirit Pill in a single night, but you managed to refine three. That means your refining speed is three times that of an average person.¡± ¡°Hehe! That¡¯s true!¡± Chuchu was delighted. Just then, there was a knock on the door. ¡°I¡¯ll get it!¡± The little girl put down her bowl and chopsticks and skipped toward the door. She was in a great mood today. When she opened the door, Shangguan Zixi stood there gracefully, holding a silver password-protected case. ¡°Oh! It¡¯s Sister Xixi! Come in and have a seat!¡± Chuchu was overjoyed to see Shangguan Zixi. Though they had only met a day ago, they had gotten along very well. ¡°You¡¯re having breakfast?¡± Shangguan Zixi asked shyly. She wasn¡¯t usually this reserved. It was just that with Qin Feng around, she felt a little uncomfortable. ¡°Sister Xixi, have you eaten yet?¡± ¡°Yes, I ate earlier.¡± As they chatted, they walked over to the dining table. Shangguan Zixi gave Qin Feng a shy smile. ¡°Chuchu, didn¡¯t you say you¡¯d go to FightNet* with us last night? Why didn¡¯t you show up?¡± ¡°Oh, I was cultivating last night. Sister Xixi, are you here to take me to FightNet?¡± At the mention of fighting, Chuchu¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement. She was obsessed with it. ¡°I actually came to deliver this to your brother,¡± Shangguan Zixi said, placing the case on the table. Qin Feng looked up. ¡°The nuclear warhead?¡± ¡°Yes~!¡± Shangguan Zixi nodded shyly. ¡°Sister Yan was too busy to bring it herself, so she asked me to deliver it.¡± Qin Feng was delighted. ¡°Thanks!¡± He had thought he would have to wait until the afternoon, but it arrived early in the morning. Liu Yan and Shangguan Zixi were incredibly efficient! He didn¡¯t notice that Shangguan Zixi¡¯s face was slightly red, and she seemed a bit embarrassed. For some reason, she was especially concerned about Qin Feng. That¡¯s why she personally delivered the item so early in the morning. ¡°Qin Feng, I should be thanking you!¡± Shangguan Zixi said, blushing slightly. ¡°Huh? Thank me?¡± Qin Feng was puzzled. Then, seeing her flushed face, he immediately understood and smiled slightly. She must be grateful that he hadn¡¯t told anyone about that¡­ incident. ¡°You¡¯re too polite, Miss Zixi¡­ Chuchu, make some tea for Miss Zixi.¡± ¡°Got it! Sister Xixi, have a seat!¡± As the three of them chatted, the atmosphere became more relaxed. At this moment, Shangguan Zixi took a closer look at Qin Feng. From this distance, his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes made him look incredibly handsome. ¡°Qin Feng, I have more good news for you,¡± Shangguan Zixi said, smiling naturally now. ¡°Good news?¡± Qin Feng smiled. ¡°What is it this time, Miss Zixi?¡± Zixi covered her mouth with a playful laugh. ¡°This morning, I overheard my father calling the Alliance, saying that Yunyang City has produced a super genius. The Alliance was thrilled and said they¡¯d send someone over today.¡± ¡°No need to guess¡ªthe super genius he was talking about is you!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Feng chuckled. ¡°How is that good news?¡± ¡°You really don¡¯t know?¡± Zixi smiled. ¡°Let me put it this way¡ªthe Alliance highly values geniuses. Once they receive a report about one, they immediately send people to verify it.¡± ¡°If the report is accurate, the genius is awarded great prizes. The rewards are incredibly generous.¡± At this, even the young woman showed a hint of envy. Qin Feng became interested. Even Shangguan Zixi was tempted, so the rewards had to be impressive. ¡°What kind of rewards?¡± he asked curiously. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. But I¡¯ve heard that even miraculous items like Imperial Flowing Elixir have been given as rewards before.¡± ¡°That good?!¡± Qin Feng was shocked. Now he was really excited. Shangguan Zixi continued, ¡°Before giving rewards, the Alliance tests the genius and assigns a grade based on their score. The higher the grade, the better the rewards.¡± ¡°Oh? What do they test?¡± Qin Feng asked. ¡°Talent level and combat ability. Oh, and my dad also reported Chuchu! She¡¯ll be tested too.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get tested too?¡± Chuchu was thrilled. ¡°Yep! So, I came early to let you both know, so you can prepare and get good scores for better rewards.¡± ¡°You¡¯re the best, Sister Xixi!¡± Chuchu was overjoyed. Qin Feng, however, frowned. The test would expose his weak fire talent. Thinking this over, he glanced at the case. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It seemed he needed to activate the Divine Challenge and boost his fire talent before the test. ¡°Miss Zi Xi, when will the alliance assessment personnel come?¡± ¡°Today!¡± ¡°So soon?!¡± Qin Feng was a little surprised. ¡°They are riding low-altitude flying vehicles, which are usually very fast¡­¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Qin Feng got up quickly, ¡°Chu Chu, you accompany Miss Zi Xi first. Brother suddenly has some insights and needs to go into seclusion.¡± After speaking, Qin Feng picked up the password box on the table and went straight to the training room. He wanted to improve his fire talent before the alliance assessment personnel arrived. However, he didn¡¯t know whether this challenge would reward him with a rare item that could improve his fire talent. In any case, he had to try it. Chapter 86 Chapter 86: Divine Challenge ¨C Deadly Desert Entering the cultivation chamber, Qin Feng opened the password-protected box, revealing three ultra-micro nuclear warheads inside. Only in this era could such things be obtained so easily. Even so, Qin Feng still spent six billion universal credits to acquire them. After that, he began making some preparations. First, he strapped the detonation remote control to the nuclear warheads. Then, he cut his wrist and let his blood drip onto them, along with a few other preparations. Once everything was done, Qin Feng closed the box and stored it in his storage ring. Next, he consumed a beast core, healing the wound on his wrist. Then, Qin Feng checked the challenge template. Challenger: Qin Feng (King-tier) Level: 9 (One-Star Grand Perfection) Innate Skill: God Level Devouring Combat Skill: Berserk Strike Support Skill: Ice Concealment Technique Combat Power Index: 8,000 points ¡°System! Activate Divine Challenge!¡± Qin Feng spoke the long-awaited command. ¡°Ding! One-Star Divine Challenge activated. Reminder: You only have two challenge opportunities.¡± ¡°Ding! Entering challenge map¡ªDeath Desert in 10¡­ 9¡­ 8¡­ 7¡­¡± With a flash of white light, Qin Feng vanished from his original location. The next second, he arrived in a bizarre desert. There was a blazing sun in the sky, larger than a washbasin, even bigger than Earth¡¯s sun by a significant margin. The air temperature was scorching, at least 200 degrees Celsius. The sand was burning red-hot. As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but a sea of crimson sand, resembling dark red magma, stretching endlessly. The heat distorted the air like rising smoke, severely affecting visibility. Qin Feng remained calm and took a deep breath. The scorching, dry air flowed into his lungs, almost burning. Qin Feng scanned his surroundings. Sand, nothing but sand¡ªno creatures in sight. But just then, a disturbance occurred behind him. A massive black hand burst out from the sand, striking toward his back. The hand moved with astonishing speed, sweeping up a cloud of sand, hurtling toward him with enough force to crush him. Qin Feng was shocked. The power behind this attack was at the early Four-Star level¡ªhe couldn¡¯t take it head-on. A Four-Star combatant had a power threshold of 15,000 points. Qin Feng only had 8,000. In an instant, he shifted his stance, narrowly dodging the strike. The massive hand struck empty air, causing the ground to tremble and sending sand flying. Immediately after¡ª Seven or eight more massive hands emerged from the sand, slamming toward Qin Feng. He was horrified. But there was no time to think. The hands came at him in a coordinated attack. Qin Feng dodged repeatedly, but suddenly, his feet froze. The scorching sand came alive, wrapping around his legs, locking him in place. At the same time, a giant hand descended upon him. Qin Feng was terrified¡ªhe couldn¡¯t dodge anymore. He had to take the hit. A spear tore through the air! His attack power multiplied instantly. An earth-shattering explosion followed. Qin Feng was sent flying, coughing up blood, but the black hand was shattered, dispersing into countless grains of black sand. ¡°Huh?¡± A voice of surprise echoed from beneath the sand. Clearly, the mysterious creature was astonished that Qin Feng had survived the attack. The ground trembled as a monstrous being three stories tall emerged from the sand. It had a humanoid shape, with a fiery red body and eerie, yellowish-brown eyes. A massive cloud of black sand hovered around it, constantly shifting¡ªsometimes forming giant hands, sometimes transforming into a shield-like structure. So the earlier attacks were all created by this black sand! Qin Feng quickly swallowed a beast core to heal his wounds, then focused his gaze on the creature. Category: Mystical Beast Name: Sand Demon (Ordinary-tier) Level: 19 (Four-Star Early) Skill: Earth Escape (Usable in deserts; First Kill drops Skill Stone) Equipment: Reverse Sandflow (Special-Grade Primordial Weapon, Mid-tier; First Kill drops item) Warning: Extremely Dangerous (Win Rate Below 10%) Usually, having weapons and equipment in these challenges was already an exploit. But now, even the monster had mid-tier primordial equipment, and a special-grade one at that. This completely diminished Qin Feng¡¯s equipment advantage. In a direct fight, he was no match for the Sand Demon. That less than 10% win rate was glaringly ominous. Thinking about this, Qin Feng¡¯s heart burned with excitement. His mind raced, strategizing ways to defeat the Sand Demon. ¡°Strange¡­ human¡­¡± At that moment, the Sand Demon actually spoke, though its human language was rough and unrefined. It eyed Qin Feng with confusion. Clearly, this Level 9 human surviving had caught it off guard. Qin Feng was stunned. ¡°Ding! Divine Challenge begins!¡± ¡°Challenge Objective: Kill the Sand Demon within ten minutes!¡± ¡°Ding! Challenge starts in 3¡­ 2¡­ 1¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Challenge started! Timer: 10:00¡­¡± S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, the Sand Demon charged at Qin Feng. The black sand cloud surrounding it transformed into a black spear, which it gripped tightly¡ªit was going to skewer Qin Feng in one strike. But in the next second, it froze. Qin Feng, who had been lying injured on the ground, suddenly sprang up like a rabbit, darting far away in an instant. The Sand Demon was dumbfounded! Furious, the Sand Demon felt like it had been tricked. It charged again. But Qin Feng used Ice Concealment Technique¡ªvanishing into thin air, his presence completely erased. The Sand Demon lost its target and was utterly confused. Meanwhile, Qin Feng wasted no time. He had to kill the Sand Demon within ten minutes. Otherwise, he would fail and receive no rewards. He sprinted far away while keeping an eye on the timer. 1 minute passed¡­ 2 minutes¡­ 3 minutes¡­ The Sand Demon was still wandering around, searching for him. Qin Feng had already moved thousands of meters away. At that moment, he quickly buried the box containing the ultra-micro nuclear warheads in the sand. Then, without a second glance, he continued running at full speed. He was racing against time. Soon, the Sand Demon caught a scent. It sniffed the air. It had found the human¡¯s trail! The Sand Demon rushed toward the buried box. 6 minutes¡­ 7 minutes¡­ At 7 minutes and 22 seconds, Qin Feng glanced back¡ªthe Sand Demon had reached the buried box. The creature grinned. It reached down, grabbed the box, and pulled it up¡ªthen froze. It wasn¡¯t Qin Feng. Just a box. A box with Qin Feng¡¯s blood, tricking its senses. The Sand Demon suddenly felt that something was off. Chapter 87 Chapter 87: Generous Challenge Rewards The Sand Demon instantly sensed that something was wrong. But at that moment, Qin Feng dove directly into the sandpile and pressed the remote control button. Three ultra-micro nuclear warheads detonated simultaneously. The heavens and the earth trembled! A blinding explosion lit up the entire sky, drowning out all other light. For an instant, everything turned black. Amidst the deafening explosion, the anguished screams of both the Sand Demon and Qin Feng echoed together. In the next moment, the world slowly regained its brightness, and a massive mushroom cloud rose into the sky. A colossal crater had formed on the ground, and countless grains of sand had melted into glass-like substances. A dense dust cloud enveloped the land. Through the swirling smoke and dust, the Sand Demon stood, its body in tatters, staring ahead. Several kilometers away, Qin Feng writhed in the sand. At this moment, he was covered in blood, his appearance utterly wretched. His Blazing Fire Armor, which had shielded him from the blast, was completely destroyed, reduced to broken fragments hanging off his body. The intense heat from the explosion, reaching tens of thousands of degrees, had burned away all his hair and eyebrows. The destructive power of these nuclear warheads was simply terrifying. Even though they were the weakest kind of ultra-micro nuclear warheads, three detonating at once was enough to kill a Four-Star early-stage expert. In reality, Qin Feng had been thousands of meters away from the blast center and had burrowed into the sand to reduce the impact. Yet, he was still severely injured, barely clinging to life. Luckily, his body had been strengthened by the four elemental energies and further enhanced by Level 5 Gene Serum, making his physical resilience comparable to a Four-Star expert. Moreover, he had preemptively absorbed a beast core, preventing immediate death. Qin Feng staggered to his feet. Not far away, the Sand Demon slowly collapsed. Before dying, its eyes were filled with disbelief. The next second, its body disintegrated, leaving behind several treasures on the ground. Qin Feng was overjoyed. At the same time, he felt relieved. Earlier, he had asked Liu Yan about these ultra-micro nuclear warheads and learned that a single one was not enough to kill a Four-Star expert. Only a triple strike would work. Thus, he had used three at once¡ªand it had paid off! Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qin Feng quickly swallowed several beast cores and rushed forward. His mission was complete, and his time in this world was limited. He had to secure his loot as soon as possible. As he moved, the God Level Devouring ability activated. The beast core¡¯s energy continuously mended his wounds. His shriveled, burnt muscles regenerated, his charred skin shed, and even his burned hair and eyebrows began to grow back. By the time he reached the massive crater at the explosion site, his injuries had mostly healed. Qin Feng picked up the three items left behind by the Sand Demon, his heart filled with joy. This was a huge windfall! The three treasures were: a crystal core, a skill stone and a mysterious black sand with spiritual energy The crystal core was Level 19, equivalent to a Four-Star early-stage beast core. Qin Feng recycled it in the system shop and received 3 billion universal credits in return. This made him ecstatic. Just this one item alone far exceeded the cost of the nuclear warheads and the Blazing Battle Armor! He had struck gold. However, Four-Star beasts, like Four-Star Elemental Masters, were incredibly rare. Qin Feng then examined the skill stone. Item Name: Skill Stone (Earth Escape) Category: Rare Artifact Note: Cannot be devoured (Requires Earth Element Physique) ¡°Damn, I can¡¯t absorb this one!¡± He had no choice but to store it away for later, hoping to acquire an Earth Element talent in the future. Next, he examined the mysterious black sand. A light screen appeared in his vision. Item Name: Reverse Flow Sand Category: Primordial Weapon Grade: Mid-Tier Effect: Special Type (Both Offensive and Defensive) Note: Cannot be used (Requires Earth Element Energy) ¡°This is a huge score!¡± Qin Feng was thrilled. Special-type Primordial Weapons were extremely rare. Low-tier Primordial Weapons almost never had special properties. Only Mid-tier Primordial Weapons had a chance to possess special abilities, making them 2 to 3 times more valuable than regular Primordial Weapons. For example, normal Mid-tier Primordial Weapons were worth 10-50 billion credits. Special-type ones, however, could reach 50-100 billion! Since the Reverse Flow Sand had survived a nuclear explosion unscathed, its value was certainly on the higher end¡ªpossibly close to 100 billion! This realization made Qin Feng break out in a cold sweat. His victory had come down to luck. Either way, the rewards were amazing! The only downside was that both treasures were useless to him. Because he didn¡¯t have Earth Element Physique. ¡°I wonder if I¡¯ll get an Earth Element talent as a reward?¡± Qin Feng muttered to himself. Just then, the system notification chimed. ¡°Ding! Congratulations, Host, on completing your first One-Star God-Tier Challenge! Rewards are being distributed¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: Wind Element Star Mark Fragment ¡Á1!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: Thunder Element Star Mark Fragment ¡Á1!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: Fire Element Star Mark Fragment ¡Á1!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: Ice Element Star Mark Fragment ¡Á1!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: Advanced Enhancement Stone ¡Á1!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: Skill Stone ¡Á1!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: Fire Element Talent Booster (Heaven-Tier) ¡Á1!¡± ¡°Ding! Reward: Ice Element Talent Booster (Heaven-Tier) ¡Á1!¡± ¡°As expected, I got a Fire Talent Booster! Huh? And an Ice one too?¡± Qin Feng was overjoyed. These were exactly what he needed! The inspector from the Alliance was about to arrive, so he had to enhance his fire attribute talent as quickly as possible. There was also the ice attribute enhancer¡ªhe could give it to Chuchu so the little girl could achieve a good score. His ice attribute had already reached the supreme talent level, so there was no need for further improvement. At that moment, Qin Feng focused his mind, and a red potion appeared in his hand. It was the Fire Attribute Talent Enhancer (Heaven-Tier). Without hesitation, Qin Feng drank it. ¡°Ding! Talent enhancement in progress¡­¡± As the potion entered his body, it transformed into a warm energy that surged into his limbs and bones, silently reshaping his physique. At times, it felt tingly and itchy; at other times, it was warm and soothing, an unusual yet comfortable sensation. Qin Feng couldn¡¯t help but close his eyes, immersing himself in the transformation. This feeling lasted for several minutes. ¡°Ding! Congratulations, host! Fire attribute talent enhancement successful, now at Genius level!¡± Qin Feng opened his eyes, filled with joy. His fire attribute talent had reached the level he desired. Unfortunately, it hadn¡¯t yet reached the supreme level¡­ This Heaven-grade enhancer was still a tier below the Divine-grade one. Qin Feng felt slightly unsatisfied. He estimated that if he consumed another Heaven-grade enhancer, his fire attribute could reach the supreme talent level. However, he wasn¡¯t in a rush for that. After all, he still had another opportunity to challenge the One-Star Divine-Level Challenge, which offered two chances. The next challenge reward might contain another one. Next, Qin Feng proceeded to absorb the remaining rewards. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Wind Attribute Star Pattern Fragment, second star pattern cohesion progress +40%¡­¡± As expected, these star pattern fragments accelerated the cohesion of his second star pattern. Delighted, Qin Feng continued devouring them. ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Thunder Attribute Star Pattern Fragment, second star pattern cohesion progress +40%¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Ice Attribute Star Pattern Fragment¡­¡± ¡°Ding! ¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Successfully devoured Skill Stone, obtained skill¡ª¡¯Ice Sealing Technique¡¯!¡± Ice Sealing Technique: Instantly freezes the target or slows their movements. Another new skill! And it was a control-type skill, exactly what Qin Feng was lacking. Qin Feng was pleased. His abilities were becoming more well-rounded, and his overall strength was improving rapidly. At that moment, he focused his mind again, and a silver spirit stone appeared in his hand. This was his final reward. A glowing screen popped up before his eyes. Item Name: Advanced Enhancement Stone Category: Rare Item (Extremely Rare) Effect: Upgrades a normal skill into an advanced skill. ¡°Hiss~! This is a real treasure!¡± Qin Feng took a deep breath, his eyes filled with excitement. What was an advanced skill? When an Elementalist reached the Six-Star Rank, they could form a Six-Pointed Star Array, awakening an advanced skill. Simply put, only Six-Star Elementalists and above could master advanced skills. Qin Feng¡¯s Berserk Strike, Ice Concealment, and Ice Sealing Technique were all just ordinary skills. But with the Advanced Enhancement Stone, he could instantly obtain an advanced skill. ¡°System, upgrade ¡®Ice Sealing Technique¡¯!¡± ¡°Ding! Enhancing¡­¡± The Advanced Enhancement Stone dissolved, and a refreshing sensation spread throughout Qin Feng¡¯s body, making him feel extremely comfortable. ¡°Ding! Enhancement successful! ¡®Ice Sealing Technique¡¯ has evolved into ¡®Absolute Ice Seal¡¯.¡± Absolute Ice Seal: An advanced skill capable of instantly freezing anything, reaching absolute zero, with immense power. Qin Feng quickly opened his Challenge Interface. Challenger: Qin Feng (King-Level) Level: 9 (One-Star Grand Completion) Wind Attribute Realm (Supreme): One-Star Grand Completion (Second Star Pattern 47%) Thunder Attribute Realm (Supreme): One-Star Grand Completion (Second Star Pattern 43%) Ice Attribute Realm (Supreme): One-Star Grand Completion (Second Star Pattern 43%) Fire Attribute Realm (Genius): One-Star Grand Completion (Second Star Pattern 93.2%) Innate Skill: God Level Devouring Combat Skills: Berserk Strike Support Skills: Ice Concealment Technique, Absolute Ice Seal (Advanced Skill) Combat Power Index: 8000 Points After reviewing his stats, Qin Feng smiled. His Fire Attribute¡¯s Second Star Pattern Cohesion had reached 93.2%, on the verge of breaking through. The other three attributes had also progressed significantly, which satisfied him greatly. However, his title was still at King-Level¡ªit seemed advancing to the next rank was now much harder than before. Satisfied, Qin Feng closed the interface. Just then, his remaining time expired. A flash of white light enveloped him, and he was transported out of the Challenge Space. Chapter 88 Chapter 88: Alliance Investigation, Tit-For-Tat In the next second, Qin Feng returned to the cultivation chamber. He examined himself¡ªhis injuries had mostly healed. The dead skin on his body had peeled off, revealing fresh, tender skin. Smooth and delicate, as white as jade, making him look even fairer than before. The only difference was that his burned hair had just begun to grow back, forming a buzz cut. Qin Feng didn¡¯t mind these changes. Feeling satisfied, he left the cultivation chamber. This time, his gains were remarkable. The only regret was that he couldn¡¯t use that special mid-grade primordial weapon. He could only hope that after the next divine challenge, he would acquire an earth-based ability. Half an hour later, Qin Feng finished his bath, changed into clean clothes, and felt refreshed as he walked into the living room. In the living room, Chu Chu lay comfortably on the sofa, munching on potato chips while reading a manga. ¡°Eh! Brother, did you get a haircut? You look so refreshed!¡± Seeing Qin Feng¡¯s new hairstyle, Chu Chu looked puzzled. ¡°Where¡¯s Miss Zixi?¡± Qin Feng sat beside Chu Chu and casually grabbed a potato chip. ¡°Hehe! I chased Sister Xixi away!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Feng broke into a sweat. ¡°You two fought?¡± ¡°Of course not!¡± The little girl giggled. ¡°Sister Xixi and I had a few sparring matches. She lost seven times in a row and felt too embarrassed, so she ran away.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ couldn¡¯t you have gone easy on her?¡± Qin Feng said helplessly. ¡°Hehe! Brother, didn¡¯t you tell me that Zhuge Liang* captured and released Meng Huo** seven times until he completely submitted? I wanted to make Sister Xixi my loyal follower just like that!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Feng felt a headache coming on. ¡°So, did you succeed?¡± ¡°Not yet! Sister Xixi wasn¡¯t convinced, so she said she¡¯d bring Yunyang City¡¯s top martial arts expert tomorrow to challenge me. If I win, she¡¯ll truly submit and follow me¡­ hehe!¡± Chu Chu happily munched on her potato chips, her big eyes full of excitement. ¡°Little girl, this is for you.¡± Qin Feng took out a bottle of blue liquid. The liquid emitted a faint spiritual glow. It was none other than the Ice Attribute Talent Enhancer (Heaven-Tier). As soon as he took it out, the ice-elemental energy in the surroundings stirred. ¡°Wow! Brother, what¡¯s this?¡± Chu Chu¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. She could immediately sense the extraordinary nature of the potion. ¡°This is a treasure that enhances your ice attribute talent. It should be even more effective than the Divine Ice Fruit.¡± ¡°What?! Even stronger than the Divine Ice Fruit?!¡± ¡°Brother, where did you get this?¡± The little girl was thrilled. ¡°Don¡¯t ask, and don¡¯t tell anyone.¡± ¡°Oh¡­ oh~¡± The little girl nodded obediently, looking extremely cute. ¡°Hurry up and refine it!¡± ¡°Hehe! Okay! Brother, you¡¯re the best! ~Mua!¡± Chu Chu gave Qin Feng a quick kiss on the forehead and skipped away to refine the potion. The Ice Attribute Talent Enhancer (Heaven-Tier) was much easier to refine than the Divine Ice Fruit. A dozen minutes later, the little girl finished refining it and bounced back into the hall, bursting with excitement. ¡°All done?¡± Qin Feng was leisurely sipping his tea. ¡°Mhm~!¡± The little girl¡¯s face was glowing with joy. ¡°Brother, I feel like my ice attribute talent has become so much stronger! When can we test my talent level?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go right now.¡± ¡°Yay!¡± The little girl cheered happily. The siblings tidied up and prepared to leave. Just as they stepped out, the courtyard gate swung open, and a group of people entered. Among them was Wei Qing. ¡°Vice City Lord Wei, what brings you here?¡± Qin Feng greeted him. Wei Qing smiled warmly. ¡°Qin Feng, we¡¯re here to see you.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Qin Feng turned to look at the group. There were over a dozen people in the entourage. The two leading figures were both Five-Star Masters. One of them was a handsome middle-aged man, looking at Qin Feng with a friendly smile. His features bore a slight resemblance to Shangguan Zixi. At that moment, Wei Qing pointed to the man and introduced him with enthusiasm, ¡°Qin Feng, this is our City Lord.¡± ¡°Greetings, City Lord!¡± Qin Feng showed his respect. ¡°Good! Good! A young talent indeed!¡± Shangguan Yunyang smiled with satisfaction. He found himself increasingly fond of this young man, but there were more pressing matters at hand, so he kept his emotions in check. ¡°Qin Feng, this gentleman here is the Alliance¡¯s Inspector.¡± Wei Qing introduced the elderly man beside Shangguan Yunyang. The old man was dressed in a black uniform, exuding a cold aura. His cultivation had reached the peak of the Five-Star level¡ªhigher than even Shangguan Yunyang. His name was Wei Xun. ¡°Greetings, Inspector!¡± Qin Feng bowed. ¡°Good! Good!¡± For once, the cold-faced Wei Xun showed a rare smile. He had a soft spot for prodigies. Just then, Qin Feng noticed another middle-aged man standing behind Shangguan Yunyang, looking at him with a sneer. He immediately recognized him. It was Lin Jianhao. Memories of his past life surfaced. Seeing Lin Jianhao again ignited his anger. Back in his previous life on Earth, the Lin family had persecuted him endlessly. He had even barely escaped death. And the mastermind behind it all was Lin Jianhao. Now, they met again¡ªenemies truly do cross paths. But Lin Jianhao was unaware of their past-life grudge. ¡°Qin Feng, this is the head of the Lin family and also a Yunyang City council member,¡± Wei Qing casually introduced Lin Jianhao. ¡°We¡¯re here for two matters today. The first is¡ª¡± ¡°I¡¯ll handle this,¡± Wei Xun interrupted. ¡°Qin Feng, I¡¯ve come to Yunyang City this time to investigate two incidents: the missing Divine Ice Fruit and the beast tide in Ice Moon City.¡± ¡°Now, Lin Jianhao has reported that you and Zhou Changtong were behind the beast tide. This is a serious accusation, so I must conduct a thorough investigation. I hope you understand.¡± Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing this, Qin Feng smirked inwardly. He had long expected Lin Jianhao to make a desperate move. But on the surface, he feigned shock and anger. ¡°Ridiculous! Inspector, this is a complete frame-up by Lin Jianhao! I don¡¯t even know Zhou Changtong¡­¡± Lin Jianhao sneered. ¡°Boy, you know the truth yourself. Let me ask you¡ªdid my uncle and fourth uncle visit this place last night?¡± ¡°What nonsense! Am I close to your uncle and fourth uncle? No one came here last night.¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Lin Jianhao laughed triumphantly. This was exactly what he wanted to hear. ¡°Boy, you¡¯re lying!¡± Lin Jianhao sneered. Then he turned to Wei Xun. ¡°Inspector, my uncle and fourth uncle definitely came here last night. This kid says otherwise. If we search the area for signs of a battle, we¡¯ll immediately prove he¡¯s lying.¡± Lin Jianhao smirked at Qin Feng, confident in his plan. If they found traces of a battle, regardless of the explanation, it would mean one thing¡ª Qin Feng was lying. That would ruin the inspector¡¯s impression of him, making the rest easy. ¡°You, go investigate!¡± Wei Xun ordered several alliance officers, who immediately began searching for evidence. Lin Jianhao smiled smugly. He was sure that traces of last night¡¯s battle remained. Chapter 89 Chapter 89: I Just Can¡¯t Find the Evidence A smile appeared on Lin Jianhao¡¯s face. He was confident¡ªlast night must have left traces. ¡°Inspector, no one really came here last night¡­¡± Qin Feng pretended to argue desperately. The more Qin Feng acted this way, the more pleased Lin Jianhao felt. He thought Qin Feng was scared. ¡°Rest assured, Qin Feng, as long as you are innocent, we will naturally ensure justice for you,¡± Wei Xun maintained a kind smile. ¡°But what if someone is deliberately framing me?¡± Wei Xun glanced at Lin Jianhao before replying, ¡°If someone is framing you, no matter who they are, they will be severely punished!¡± Qin Feng smiled¡ªthis was exactly what he wanted to hear. Lin Jianhao curled his lips, seemingly displeased. Not long after, several staff members finished their investigation and returned to Wei Xun¡¯s side. ¡°How is the situation?¡± S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°My lord, we have searched all around and checked every room. There are no signs of a fight, nor any traces of blood¡­¡± ¡°W-What?!¡± Lin Jianhao was shocked. ¡°Impossible! That¡¯s absolutely impossible! My uncle and fourth uncle were definitely here last night¡­¡± Lin Jianhao began to panic. ¡°My lord, there must be some clues left behind! Please, investigate further!¡± Wei Xun frowned. His impression of Lin Jianhao was worsening. Qin Feng sneered, ¡°Lin Jianhao, there are no traces¡ªnone. But you insist there are. You are trying to frame me!¡± ¡°Inspector, you¡¯ve seen it yourself. The truth is that Lin Jianhao is slandering me. I hope you can judge fairly!¡± Lin Jianhao was furious. ¡°Brat, you must have erased all traces, or else this is impossible¡ª¡± As soon as he spoke, a staff member became displeased. ¡°Councilman Lin, are you questioning our capabilities?¡± ¡°According to your statement, Lin Daoqian and Lin Fuhai should have been killed. If they were murdered, there would have been bloodstains.¡± ¡°Removing these bloodstains would leave evidence. But we¡¯ve checked thoroughly¡ªthere are no signs of tampering, no attempts to cover up a crime¡­¡± ¡°This is impossible!¡± Lin Jianhao shook his head repeatedly. ¡°There must be a way to kill without leaving bloodstains!¡± The staff member sneered. ¡°There is a way! But that method is impossible for Qin Feng to use. Even Zhou Changtong isn¡¯t able to do it!¡± ¡°What method?¡± Lin Jianhao grasped at the last straw. The staff member continued, ¡°It¡¯s simple! An Ice Elementalist can seal a victim¡¯s blood vessels upon killing them, preventing any blood from spilling. But Qin Feng and Zhou Changtong are both Fire Elementalists¡ªthey can¡¯t do this.¡± ¡°In fact, not just them¡ªalmost no one in Yunyang City can do it. Because Lin Daoqian was a peak-tier Three-Star expert, and Lin Fuhai was at the initial peak of Three-Star level.¡± ¡°To kill them soundlessly, at the very least, a Four-Star Ice Elementalist would be needed. But as far as I know, there is no Four-Star Ice Elementalist in Yunyang City¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Lin Jianhao was stunned¡ªhe even started doubting himself. Just then, another staff member walked in, followed by several counts. These counts all lived nearby. ¡°Greetings, City Lord! Greetings, Inspector!¡± The counts stepped forward to salute. Wei Xun nodded slightly and asked, ¡°Did you hear any sounds of fighting here last night?¡± The counts exchanged glances and fell into deep thought. After a moment, they all shook their heads. ¡°My lord, I didn¡¯t hear any sounds of fighting last night.¡± ¡°Neither did I!¡± Wei Xun nodded again. Then, his expression turned cold as he looked at Lin Jianhao. ¡°Lin Jianhao, what else do you have to say?¡± Lin Jianhao¡¯s face turned extremely ugly. ¡°My lord, I¡¯m not lying! My uncle and fourth uncle really went missing, I¡­¡± Wei Xun frowned. ¡°Save your explanation for the judicial office¡ªI don¡¯t want to hear it!¡± Lin Jianhao opened his mouth but couldn¡¯t say anything for a long time. Lin Jianhao hurriedly said, ¡°My lord, the Divine Ice Fruit must still be on that brat! Take out the Divine Ice Leaf and test him!¡± ¡°You think I need you to tell me how to do my job?!¡± Wei Xun retorted coldly. His impression of Lin Jianhao had hit rock bottom. Lin Jianhao was embarrassed and had no choice but to shut up. At this moment, Wei Xun turned to Qin Feng and said kindly, ¡°Young friend, if we have offended you, please forgive us.¡± ¡°I understand! My lord, please investigate as needed!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Wei Xun raised his hand, and a mystical leaf appeared above his palm. The leaf was emerald green like jade, surrounded by chilling mist, with a thin layer of frost covering it. Under the sunlight, it reflected seven-colored light. This was the Divine Ice Leaf. Seeing the Divine Ice Leaf, Lin Jianhao became excited. As long as the Divine Ice Fruit was found on Qin Feng, he could turn the situation around. Shangguan Yunyang and Wei Qing also grew tense. They were truly worried something unexpected might happen. If the Divine Ice Fruit was really found on Qin Feng, then this genius would be finished. Meanwhile, Wei Xun began activating the Divine Ice Leaf. He closed his eyes, pinched the leaf between his fingers, and injected Ice Elemental energy into it. A wave of strange energy rippled outward, spreading across a thousand-meter radius. A few minutes later, Wei Xun opened his eyes and put away the Divine Ice Leaf. ¡°My lord, what¡¯s the result?¡± Shangguan Yunyang asked anxiously. ¡°There is no Divine Ice Fruit here!¡± Upon hearing this, Lin Jianhao trembled all over. Lin Jianhao was dumbfounded¡ªhe even began doubting himself. At this moment, he suddenly sensed that everyone¡¯s gazes toward him were filled with disdain. Clearly, they all believed he had falsely accused Qin Feng. ¡°Lin Jianhao, you¡¯d better reflect on your actions!¡± Wei Xun¡¯s icy voice rang in his ears. Lin Jianhao felt his heart sink. Then, he quickly turned to Wei Xun. ¡°Wait, my lord! There¡¯s still one last thing to check. Please test his Fire Elemental talent¡ªthere must be something wrong!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Wei Xun snorted coldly, then signaled to the staff nearby. Soon, several staff members brought in a large testing device from outside the courtyard. They had even brought a talent assessment machine. Chapter 90 Chapter 90: The Shock Continues to Mount, Supreme Genius! The massive elemental talent testing device was moved into the courtyard. Qin Feng smiled. Unfortunately for him, luck was on Qin Feng¡¯s side¡ªno matter how meticulous Lin Jianhao¡¯s calculations were, they would be useless. As the saying goes: This time, Lin Jianhao¡¯s schemes were bound to fail once again. ¡°Little friend Qin Feng, this time, I have come to Yunyang City for two things. The first is to thoroughly investigate the Lin family. The second is to assess your potential,¡± Wei Xun said with a kind smile. ¡°Eh? Why is that?¡± Qin Feng feigned ignorance. Wei Xun chuckled and explained, ¡°It¡¯s like this. Our Southern Alliance places great emphasis on talent. Anyone who reaches a certain level receives corresponding rewards and unwavering support from the alliance.¡± ¡°Earlier today, we received a report from City Lord Shangguan, stating that a super genius had appeared in Yunyang City¡ªthat genius being you, little friend. Since I was already coming here, I decided to take care of both matters at once.¡± ¡°I see!¡± Qin Feng pretended to have a sudden realization. At that moment, he noticed that Shangguan Yunyang and Wei Qing were both looking at him with beaming smiles, their eyes filled with encouragement and eager anticipation. Whether or not Qin Feng was truly a ¡®super genius¡¯ hinged on this talent test. His combat talent had already been witnessed by everyone. But right at this moment, Lin Jianhao gritted his teeth and interjected, ¡°My lord, Qin Feng is only 17 years old and has already reached the peak of One-Star cultivation. If his talent doesn¡¯t at least reach the lower tier of the ¡®genius¡¯ classification, then something is highly suspicious!¡± ¡°Try speaking out of turn one more time!¡± Wei Xun roared, his expression darkening. Lin Jianhao quickly bowed his head and stepped back. However, a glint of cunning flashed through his eyes. He had deliberately spoken in advance¡ªso that if Qin Feng failed, he would have ammunition to attack him later. Wei Xun shot Lin Jianhao a cold glance before turning back to Qin Feng with a smile. ¡°Little friend, this assessment will specifically test your fire-element talent. Since Lin Jianhao has expressed doubts about your abilities, we can settle both matters at once. I hope you understand!¡± ¡°Of course, my lord!¡± ¡°Good! Let¡¯s begin!¡± At Wei Xun¡¯s command, several staff members got to work. One worker pulled out a few test tubes and began measuring the fire-element concentration in the air. A few minutes later, the results were in. ¡°Report, Team Leader! The SH value of fire elements in the air is 1.07!¡± ¡°Adjust the calibration instrument, lower the niobium-actinium probe sensitivity by 0.07!¡± ¡°Understood, Team Leader¡­ Equipment fully calibrated¡­ Running normally! Testing can proceed!¡± The staff quickly made the necessary adjustments, and the test was ready. ¡°My lord, please place your hand on the sensor and focus on sensing the fire-element energy,¡± a female staff member instructed Qin Feng respectfully, smiling as she spoke. This was clearly the most advanced testing device available. Qin Feng pressed his hand onto the sensor and began channeling his fire-element energy. An invisible surge of fire energy gathered, causing the instrument¡¯s probe to vibrate. Everyone held their breath, eyes wide open, waiting for the results. Among the crowd, the most anxious were Lin Jianhao, Chu Chu, Shangguan Yunyang, and Wei Qing. A moment later, a single red bar lit up on the display. Then a second one. Then a third, a fourth, a fifth¡­ In the blink of an eye, nine bars were illuminated. The crowd grew tense, their eyes locked onto the screen. This was the most crucial moment of the test. Talent levels were categorized into lower, middle, and upper tiers¡ªexcept for the ¡°peerless¡± level, which had no subdivisions. A display of nine illuminated bars indicated an talent. If the tenth bar lit up, it would mean Qin Feng¡¯s talent reached the level. That would immediately disprove Lin Jianhao¡¯s accusations. But if Qin Feng failed, doubts about him would only multiply. Right now, Lin Jianhao was more nervous than anyone. His eyes were fixed on the screen, internally screaming for the lights to stop appearing. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead. But at that very moment¡ªthe tenth bar lit up. A wave of cheers erupted from the crowd. ¡°Ten bars! It¡¯s ten bars! Yay!¡± Chu Chu was the first to cheer excitedly. Shangguan Yunyang and Wei Qing exchanged relieved smiles. Qin Feng had not let them down. His talent was, indeed, at the genius level! And with his god-tier combat talent as well¡ª By all accounts, Qin Feng was an absolute super genius! For years, Yunyang City had been waiting for such a talent. Now, its hopes for advancement were finally within reach. Shangguan Yunyang and Wei Qing¡¯s eyes gleamed with excitement. Even the staff members were beaming with joy. A ¡ªan exceptionally rare talent across the entire alliance. And now, they had one more among them. Lin Jianhao, however, was trembling violently, his expression utterly devastated. He could not accept this reality. ¡°Arrest Lin Jianhao!¡± Wei Xun¡¯s voice was devoid of emotion. ¡°My lord! I¡ª¡± ¡°Councilor Lin, do not attempt to resist. If you do, we have the authority to execute you on the spot!¡± Two alliance enforcers swiftly restrained Lin Jianhao, clamping shackles onto his wrists. A third staff member injected a needle into his neck. It was an ¡ªa drug that weakened his elemental abilities. Lin Jianhao dared not resist and was completely subdued. Only then did Wei Xun turn back to Shangguan Yunyang with a pleased expression. ¡°City Lord Shangguan, congratulations! Your Yunyang City has produced an outstanding genius!¡± ¡°Haha! Not at all, not at all! Just sheer luck!¡± Though Shangguan Yunyang spoke modestly, his face was practically glowing with joy. But just as everyone thought the test was over¡ª The eleventh bar lit up. A blinding glow radiated from the screen. A wave of gasps swept through the crowd. Everyone¡¯s eyes widened in shock. Eleven bars¡ªthis signified a Shangguan Yunyang was overjoyed. After all, he himself was only ¡°Outstanding! Simply outstanding!¡± Wei Xun nodded repeatedly in admiration. As someone who had assessed countless individuals across various base cities, he had seen a handful of lower-tier geniuses before. But a middle-tier genius? This was the first time. Even he felt a surge of excitement. ¡°City Lord Shangguan, Yunyang City has truly struck gold this time. When the higher-ups hear about this, you¡¯ll certainly be commended!¡± ¡°Haha! I never expected Brother Qin Feng¡¯s talent to be this exceptional¡­!¡± Shangguan Yunyang was so thrilled his usually composed face turned red. But just as everyone thought the excitement was over¡ªthe twelfth bar lit up. Stunned silence filled the air. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The entire crowd erupted in celebration. Shangguan Yunyang swallowed hard. Even the normally reserved Wei Xun finally lost his composure. Lin Jianhao was utterly speechless, his heart filled with regret. As Qin Feng withdrew his hand from the sensor and opened his eyes¡ª He was met with countless pairs of fiery, ecstatic gazes.