Chapter 386: 386 Shi Feng Mountain

Yu Changqing had something she didn’t mention to Feng Jun—her master was very interested in some of Feng Jun’s theories.

For example, isolating yin from yang is akin to severing fate, succinctly termed as insulation… What a subtle explanation.

But can yin and yang truly be isolated? Do life and death only sever fate?

At the very least, the term “insulation” cannot precisely explain phenomena like possession—well, whether possession counts as the separation of yin and yang is also debated.

Anyway, her master believed that Feng Jun must be a cultivator who has inherited a different cultivation system, one that might even be more exquisite than the techniques of Wuyou Platform. She should interact with him more, as it could be a fortunate opportunity for her.

Wuyou Platform claims to be carefree and manages its disciples rather loosely.

Her master even lent her an Array Plate for a Spirit Gathering Array to facilitate her cultivation in the turbulent Mortal World.

However, her master did not provide her with the Spirit Stones needed to operate the Array Plate, fearing she might be blamed for possessing them, as cultivators in her stage are relatively frail when walking in the Mortal World.

Just Spirit Stones, Feng Jun should have some, right?

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When Feng Jun heard this, he couldn’t help but feel somewhat amused, “You haven’t found Spirit Stones for me, but now you covet mine?”

But honestly speaking, he was a very peculiar person, nickeling and diming when it came to small calculations, always thinking of leaving himself a way out; yet once he decided to face reality, he could let things go. So what if he couldn’t sell the walkie-talkies? What of it?

Regarding the Spirit Stones needed to operate the Spirit Gathering Array, although Yu Changqing’s master was pinning her hopes on him, which displeased him, he honestly thought that for Yu Changqing’s cultivation level, it was better for her not to carry Spirit Stones with her.

Feng somebody didn’t have this concern. Being an Innate Expert was basically equivalent to the first layer of the Qi Refinement Realm, maybe even higher in combat strength.

Of course, letting Yu Changqing use his Spirit Stones without compensation was also inappropriate. They needed to come up with a fair exchange.

Then, he thought of something and was about to ask a question.

Unexpectedly, Yu Changqing spoke first, “I heard that you were poisoned?”

“Who’s so nosy…” Feng Jun was genuinely amused, but the next moment, he realized the gravity of the situation since many of the Gu Family were present at the time, and he hadn’t eliminated all witnesses.

So, he asked solemnly, “What exactly do you want to say, has someone else overestimated their abilities and set their sights on me again?”

“No,” Yu Changqing shook her head and spoke earnestly, “Someone said you were poisoned with Qi Dissipating Powder… Is that true?”

“I don’t know,” Feng Jun replied with a smile, shaking his head, “I’ve never had the experience of being poisoned with Qi Dissipating Powder before. I did feel my breathing was a bit obstructed for a while… but it’s already better.”

“You need experience to be poisoned with Qi Dissipating Powder?” Yu Changqing was both annoyed and amused, “Even those in the out-of-dust phase would fall back to the dust.”

Feng Jun blinked and stroked his chin, “Is it really that powerful?”

“It’s a powder forbidden in The Secular World, what do you think?” Yu Changqing didn’t expect that he hadn’t heard of this poison; she thought it was just his peculiar sense of humor—but it didn’t matter if he hadn’t heard of it, she could educate him.

“The powder affects both cultivators and martial cultivators, and it’s difficult to recover from. Martial cultivators might have an easier time recovering, but for cultivators, without a great opportunity, it would not be easy to start cultivating all over again.”

Feng Jun was momentarily taken aback, suppressing the disappointment in his heart and smiling nonchalantly, “Well, I’m fine, can’t you tell?”

Yu Changqing looked at him carefully, couldn’t find anything wrong, and didn’t forget to remind him, “I also think it might be a case of a false rumor spreading. The Gu Family, no matter how heartless and crazy, wouldn’t dare to publicly claim they have Qi Dissipating Powder… If you need help, I can contact my sect.”

Hearing her words, Feng Jun felt somewhat reassured. What she mentioned about the martial cultivators was true, so whether Qi Dissipating Powder could prevent him from cultivating was indeed troubling for him.

Of course, he had never cultivated in the way of immortals, so there was no issue of losing cultivation progress, but whether he could simply disregard the threat of Qi Dissipating Powder was unclear to him.

In any case, Yu Changqing showed enough goodwill towards him, and he asked with a smile, “By the way, what methods do martial cultivators use to recover their qi after it has been dissipated by Qi Dissipating Powder?”

“I don’t know,” Yu Changqing shook her head, truly puzzled as to why he was so fixated on martial cultivators, not only wanting to advance to Innate but also inquiring about the treatment for martial cultivators poisoned with Qi Dissipating Powder—could you be any more trivial?

Still, she gave her answer, “I only know, after cultivators are poisoned with Qi Dissipating Powder, a Golden Core Cultivator needs to act, spending nine days to remove the effects of the powder; but generally speaking, who can afford such a service?”

It can be removed? Feng Jun was inwardly pleased but kept a neutral expression, “Then there’s even less of a problem… Maybe distorting time or space could also remove it.”

Since it could be removed, and his cultivation had already recovered, it proved that the issue was in the past and there was no possibility of being able to cultivate Inner Qi but not Spiritual Energy.

In fact, Feng Jun suspected that switching between the two planes might also affect the Qi Dissipating Powder.

Because after returning to his Innate stage, he always felt a slight depletion of his Inner Qi. Recently, as he continued to switch between the two planes, this feeling had disappeared, and now it was gone entirely, so he tried to argue the point.

“Spatial distortion… Teleportation?” Yu Changqing first paused in surprise, then his eyes lit up slightly, “That’s not a bad idea, but how did you come up with it, senior?”

“Hehe,” Feng Jun chuckled, choosing not to answer—after all, he wasn’t sure what to say.

Yu Changqing didn’t press further. It was normal for cultivators to inspire thoughts in each other, but when it came to secrets, it was inconvenient to explain.

He silently noted this down, then asked another question, “Senior, how about distorting time? Is that possible?”

“Of course, it’s possible,” Feng Jun replied crisply, for he himself had been experiencing it, “It’s a matter of dimensions. Simply put… isn’t causality akin to twisting time?”

“Eh?” Yu Changqing’s eyes brightened at the response, “Your take is somewhat similar to my great-ancestor’s.”

“Don’t mention it,” Feng Jun said with a laugh, dismissing the thought with a wave of his hand, “I wouldn’t want to take too much advantage of you.”

He was joking, but Yu Changqing didn’t care at all, “Seeking truth and asking the way, wisdom where found must be honored. Isn’t that right?”

No matter what, Yu Changqing’s return reminded Feng Jun of one thing: Although the Gu Family had already been wiped out and could no longer stir up any trouble, he was far from being able to rest easy.

The most typical example was the matter of the Qi Dissipating Powder. He hadn’t heard anyone bring it up, but it was Yu Changqing, who had gone out and returned, that spoke of it.

He believed that certainly a lot of people refrained from asking out of reverence, given that his martial prowess hadn’t waned, but were there those who harbored other schemes in their hearts?

It seemed that starting to focus on cultivation was a must.

The day after Yu Changqing returned, Feng Jun began to make final preparations for departure.

Indeed, with his practice of the Devouring Primordial Heaven Technique, he would need to be in the Earth Realm. Cultivating immortal methods here on Earth would draw too much attention.

Stimulating spiritual energy in the Earth Realm would inevitably cause disturbances, but in the declining era of magic, even if others noticed something unusual, they wouldn’t understand what was happening.

Qi Refinement Realm, here I come! Feng Jun rubbed his hands together eagerly, about to enter the bedroom to disconnect from the mobile dimension, when suddenly a loud shout came from the distance. The voice was sonorous and incredibly resonant, “May I ask if Feng Jun, the honorable Feng, is present? Shi Feng Mountain has come to pay a visit!”

“This is a private domain!” someone replied loudly, the voice resembling that of an Intermediate Level martial master, “If you intend to visit, show the proper courtesy. Don’t think that just because you wave the banner of the Family Alliance, you can do whatever you please!”

“Eh?” Feng Jun grew curious, “Is Shi Feng Mountain well-known?”

At that moment, Shi Feng Mountain raised his voice again, “Knowing of the Family Alliance, yet you dare to offend an Innate expert so. Do you realize your crime?”

The Intermediate Level martial master fell silent, but then someone else questioned, “Knowing that this is Divine Doctor Feng’s place, yet you cause such a public disturbance—are you trying to provoke the Divine Doctor?”

“Haha,” Shi Feng Mountain laughed in anger, but ultimately, he let out a cold snort, “Magistrate Han, please deliver a message. Don’t make our host accuse us of rudeness!”

Feng Jun realized, this person must be within three miles. The ones who replied just now were only a little over a mile away from him.

He could have levitated a few dozen feet to see the person across, but since the other party was so arrogantly greeting on his turf, he simply couldn’t be bothered to rise.

Want to see me? Come over yourself… I have no time to entertain you.

Before long, Magistrate Han arrived outside the courtyard on a swift horse, dismounted, and, standing beyond the gate, smiled wryly while greeting with a cupped hand, “Divine Doctor, a member of the Family Alliance has been sent to investigate the truth behind the collusion between the Gu Family and Yellow Maple Ridge and has asked me to inform you.”

Feng Jun became curious, “Since when does the Family Alliance have the authority to investigate cases?”

Upon hearing this, Magistrate Han felt deeply understood and nodded vigorously, “Exactly…”

It turned out that Shi Feng Mountain was not a person’s name, but a position within the Family Alliance, signifying “Family Alliance” “Wind Inspector” “Number Three,” famously known as Shi Feng Mountain.

This was a coordinating body elected by the Family Alliance, with both internal and external targets. Of course, they often had only advisory power, but even this was formidable.

Some survivors of the Gu Family had run to the Family Alliance to complain, claiming they had been eradicated by someone in collusion with the government. Oh, the tragedy, the innocence… they pleaded for the Alliance to stand up for the Gu Family.

In collusion with the government? The Alliance immediately initiated an investigation, only to find that the incident wasn’t as simple as the Gu Family made it out to be.

Regardless, if a member of the Alliance was wronged, they had to get to the bottom of it—if similar situations went unaddressed, wouldn’t it only embolden the government officials?

They had undoubtedly approached the government first, as the Alliance had no direct reason to communicate with Feng Jun.

The government, in turn, pointed the matter towards Feng Jun. Mr. Shi had already alerted Feng Jun to this—the Imperial Court would not be taking the fall for you!

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