Chapter 658 - 653: Mysterious Dragon and Tiger Dual Cultivation Secret Technique
Qin Feng cast his gaze upon the Jade Scroll, and as he discerned the name of the cultivation technique, the hand holding the scroll couldn’t help but tremble, nearly dropping it.
His face appeared ghost-struck as he scanned the area several times with his Divine Sense, making sure he wasn’t affected by anyone’s Illusion Technique and seeing things, which suddenly made his teeth ache with irritation!
What on Earth was the Gui Ling Master thinking, sending him a Dual Cultivation Technique?
Indeed, the words “Thirty-Six Forms of Mysterious Dragon and Tiger Dual Cultivation Secret Technique” floated clearly on the Jade Scroll, each character emitting a faint Spirit Light as if afraid he wouldn’t see them.
Qin Feng, after all, was a true inheritor of the Beast Taming Sect, not one to jest about the scope of his vision and knowledge. Although he never actively sought out Dual Cultivation Techniques, he had seen some.
Whether in the Scripture Repository Hall of his Sect or in the private library of the Old Family Master, he had encountered numerous Dual Cultivation Methods. Even though he merely glanced at them out of curiosity and commented on the vivid illustrations, that was all.
Previously, since he was focused solely on cultivation, he hadn’t considered finding a Daoist Companion and thus hadn’t delved deeply into Dual Cultivation Manuals.
The Gui Ling Ancestor should have known of his commitment to the Dao; why was he now given a Dual Cultivation Technique?
And difficult still, through the hands of Li Miao Zhen!
What was the meaning of this?
Could it be the Ancestor was suggesting…
Instinctively, Qin Feng’s gaze shifted towards Li Miao Zhen.
What he saw, however, was a chubby, plump face—a man’s face at that—making him incredibly uncomfortable.
It had to be said that Li Miao Zhen’s Transformation Technique was quite exquisite, perfectly morphing into the appearance of that Qi Refining Realm Sword Cultivator, even down to minor face details, such as the oily, shiny moles that were vividly presented before Qin Feng.
More critically, Li Miao Zhen had moved closer to Qin Feng, and viewing this plump face at such proximity dashed all whimsical thoughts from his mind!
“What technique is this, that you wouldn’t even share it with me?”
Li Miao Zhen pouted, oblivious to the fact that half of her body was leaning against Qin Feng, “Let me take a look, hmph, the Gui Ling Master underestimates my talent and ability—I must master this Cultivation Technique Divine Power!”
As Li Miao Zhen’s eyes twinkled like an inquisitive child and she was about to probe the Jade Scroll with her Divine Sense, Qin Feng was taken aback and quickly flipped his hand to hide the scroll in his sleeve.
He dared not let Li Miao Zhen see the technique; he didn’t know if it would be embarrassing for her, but it would certainly be embarrassing for him!
After all, sharing a text akin to a royal secret manual with his senior sister was somewhat indefensible.
And with Li Miao Zhen’s characteristic temperament, she might even discuss whether the illustrations inside were realistic, a matter utterly vexing for someone who considered himself a gentleman like Qin Feng!
Seeing his actions, Li Miao Zhen was puzzled, “Why hide it? I’m not an outsider. Let me see it—what are you afraid of, that I’ll eat you?”
As she said this, she reached deeper into Qin Feng’s sleeve, trying to extract and examine the Jade Scroll.
Qin Feng pulled his hand back, but the less he showed it, the more curious Li Miao Zhen became, reaching even further.
“What are you two doing?”
When the pair was entangled in this moment, a sudden angry shout resonated in their ears.
Looking up, they saw the Purple Mansion Sword Cultivator glaring at them, his face filled with rage, especially noting their nearly entangled bodies, his anger uncontainable!
He couldn’t believe that their Sect would have such disciples, and crucially, that the pair was so indiscreet under the public eye. Not only did they not restrain themselves, but they had the audacity to be so openly affectionate, completely disgracing the Sect!
Hmph, he wondered under whose guidance these disciples were that they had even been allowed to join the expedition army—this wasn’t just tarnishing the Sect’s reputation, it was a mockery!
Indeed, as more cultivators around were nudged and directed their gazes at them, their faces mostly bore teasing expressions.
After all, to have the courage in such a public setting, in front of many Sect cultivators, these two men dared to embrace and be affectionate as if no one else were there, and such a declaration of being together was not something ordinary people dared!
However, unlike the other Sects who viewed the spectacle with amusement, the Sword Cultivators who came with Qin Feng felt their faces burning with shame, overwhelmed with embarrassment, wishing they could just disappear.
They hadn’t expected these two junior brothers to be so bold, and this indeed had made the Sect quite notorious!
Initially, if there was a chance to gain fame, the Sect wouldn’t miss it, but this form of exposure was just too embarrassing to accept!
Only upon hearing the reprimand from the Purple Mansion Sword Cultivator did Qin Feng and Li Miao Zhen realize their inappropriate actions. They looked up, caught under the gaze of so many onlookers as if watching a drama; seeing the chubby figure nearly hanging on him, Qin Feng couldn’t help but feel his face flush.
“Stand properly, what dignity is there in all this hugging?”
The Purple Mansion Sword Cultivator really couldn’t stand it any longer, but with many cultivators in the square of higher Cultivation than him, he hesitated to act too forcefully and decided to suppress his fiery rage while thinking about how to deal with them later.
“Oh, yes, yes, Elder, don’t blame me, actually the situation is not what you think…”
Qin Feng quickly pulled Li Miaozhen aside and took the opportunity to put away the Jade Scroll.
Otherwise, if others saw them studying the Dual Cultivation Secret Technique, who knows how many misunderstandings it would cause!
Comparatively speaking, Li Miaozhen was quite composed and unaffected.
She was naturally indifferent to matters of male and female, and now influenced in her Daoist Heart by certain aspects, she cared even less about such trivial matters.
Thus, she confidently stood upright, adjusted her robe, and looked around with curiosity at the people surrounding her.
However, to onlookers, it appeared as if she was declaring ownership. Coupled with Qin Feng blushing and looking down in shame next to her, it immediately made more people cheer, admiring Li Miaozhen for her bold, manly behavior.
Nevertheless, many female cultivators felt pity for Qin Feng.
After all, Qin Feng currently looked like a handsome young man with rosy lips and white teeth, and pure eyes, a charming young lad unexpectedly subdued by such a boorish fatty—it was indeed a pity for those women.
Especially a Sect not far away consisting solely of female cultivators, similar to Baihua Palace in the Southern Domain, but with a more daring style.
Some older and more experienced female cultivators even openly flirted with Qin Feng, “Little brother, don’t stick with that rugged man. Come to us sisters instead; a sister can care more tenderly than a big man!”
“What nonsense, this is a little sister…”
A woman nearby laughed, “Though he has the body of a man, he possesses the heart of a woman. You mustn’t see him as a man but as one of our sisters.”
Hearing those women teasing and laughing, a joyful laughter filled the entire square.
Li Miaozhen glared fiercely at those female cultivators and wholeheartedly embraced Qin Feng’s shoulder, “Hmph, as if you are worthy of my junior fellow disciple?”
“…”
The front Purple Mansion Elder, covering his face with his sleeve, was already unable to scold them again, quietly observing the transformed plump Li Miaozhen embracing Qin Feng, and finally chose to turn away, out of sight, out of mind!
Otherwise, he worried he might lose his Daoist stability and fall into demonic obsession from anger!
However, he still secretly sent a message to a few Golden Core cultivators in the group, “Check out who these two belong to, have their master come forward to control them, don’t let them continue causing such ruckus.”
“Uh…”
One of the Golden Core cultivators glanced at him cautiously and whispered through a transmitted message, “Master, those are the registered disciples I accepted recently.
You forgot, I reported this to you. It’s just that their cultivation was shallow and they didn’t enter the Inner Sect, so I haven’t taken them to visit your Cave Mansion yet!”
“What did you say?”
The Purple Mansion Sword Cultivator almost spat out blood upon hearing this, “You mean they’re your disciples, my grand-disciples?”
As the Golden Core cultivator nodded awkwardly, he couldn’t help but rage, “You foolish thing, not examining their character beforehand, what kind of people are you accepting into our Sect?
Kick them out, kick them out, or I will break your legs!”
“Master, please calm down!”
The Golden Core cultivator hurriedly said, “These two disciples are talented and have extraordinary Root Bone, and they have a profound understanding of the Sword Dao inherited by our Sect. Moreover, they both have significant family backing. I also put a lot of effort into taking them under my wing initially. If we expel them now, it might be difficult to explain to their families!”
“Is there anything difficult to explain? Are they by any chance disciples born of top-ranking noble families?”
“…Master, your Dharma Eye is piercing, they are not of the top-level noble families, but their backgrounds are indeed not ordinary!”
The Golden Core cultivator glanced back at an unashamed, confidently standing Li Miaozhen and whispered, “That chubby one is the legitimate heir of the Chi State Long Family, and the one next to him is from the Yang Family of Little Cold Mountain.
If it wasn’t because of a fortunate coincidence where I saved their lives, plus their admiration for the Sword Dao that they took refuge under my wing, with their backgrounds, even if they joined a Major Sect, they wouldn’t lack support!
However, it now seems that these two chose to join my Sect for some other reasons… Alas… I didn’t expect that they had inclinations toward same-sex love!”
The Purple Mansion Sword Cultivator twitched his mouth but eventually said nothing.
He understood this disciple’s intention; the disciple lacked a strong foundation and wanted to establish a relationship with those two families, which might benefit his future Cultivation.
Thus, he eventually chose to remain silent, though he decided to caution them later to refrain from such startling behaviors in public, as it truly shamed the Sect!