Chapter 140: The Master from Qinling

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“A Seventh-Grade True Spirit Master?”
“He actually made it all the way to the summit?”
The two figures looked at Chen Fei in astonishment, their expressions filled with surprise.
The phantom beasts on this snow-covered mountain were incredibly powerful. Even an early-stage Ninth-Grade True Spirit Master would struggle to reach the peak alive, let alone a mere Seventh-Grade.
Chen Fei, too, was curious about these two formidable experts from Qinling. The sheer might of Qinling had always been intimidating to him.
Before setting out, Sun Qianyi had repeatedly warned him not to compete with Qinling’s experts for opportunities within the secret realm.
Yet now, without realizing it, Chen Fei had already gained the strength to slay a peak Ninth-Grade True Spirit Master. The journey had been fraught with danger and hardship, but fortune had smiled upon him, allowing him to grow rapidly.
“Young one, how did you make it here alone?” The man in white robes smiled warmly and beckoned to Chen Fei.
At this moment, Chen Fei concealed his aura as a Technique Spirit Master, presenting himself purely as a Martial Spirit Master. As long as he did not reveal himself, even someone as powerful as Ye Chenxing wouldn’t be able to discern the truth.
Chen Fei had always been curious about Qinling. Seeing that these two had mistaken him for a Seventh-Grade True Spirit Master, he decided to play along.
“Junior Chen Fei greets the esteemed seniors from Qinling,” he said, bowing respectfully. “I was fortunate not to encounter any real danger along the way, which allowed me to reach the summit safely.”
The man in white nodded slightly and turned to his companion. “Luck is also a part of strength. And to have reached the Seventh-Grade True Spirit realm at such a young age, your talent is extraordinary. You have great potential for the Dao Realm.”
“Chen Fei, where do you hail from?” The man in white seemed to have taken an interest in him.
“Not long ago, I was fortunate enough to become a disciple of Qing Yi, the president of the All Nations Chamber of Commerce. I currently serve as the City Lord of Yellow Mist City.” Chen Fei answered truthfully.
The two weren’t surprised by this. With such talent, it would have been strange if no one had taken notice.
The All Nations Chamber of Commerce was a powerful faction, second only to Qinling in influence.
“A good background and good fortune.” The man in white nodded. “Would you be willing to join Qinling instead? I would take you as my direct disciple.”
Chen Fei was stunned. He hadn’t expected such an offer.
The man before him appeared to be in his early forties at most, yet he referred to himself as “this old man.”
More importantly, he was only at the peak of the Ninth-Grade True Spirit Realm. What gave him the confidence to take on a young prodigy like Chen Fei as a disciple?
“Young man, don’t underestimate my senior brother.” The middle-aged woman beside him, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke up. Seeing Chen Fei’s shocked expression, she quickly explained, “If not for a hidden ailment, my senior brother would have long since stepped into the Dao Realm.”
“More importantly, my senior brother holds a high status in Qinling and is deeply respected by his fellow disciples. If you become his disciple, you will receive the guidance of many uncles and elders, helping you step into the Dao Realm even faster.” The woman’s tone was sincere.
Chen Fei was surprised, but he remained unmoved. He was already a Half-Step Dao Realm Technique Spirit Master—why would he need to study under a mere Ninth-Grade True Spirit Master? That would be a joke.
“I deeply appreciate the kind offer from both seniors.”
“However, I am indebted to President Qing Yi and have a home in Yellow Mist City. I only wish to remain in my homeland and contribute in my own way, protecting my family.”
Chen Fei tactfully declined, ensuring that the misunderstanding did not continue, lest it become an embarrassment.
“A man of gratitude and loyalty—I like that!” The man in white laughed heartily. His initial fondness for Chen Fei only deepened. Perhaps it was because they were both men who valued honor and relationships that he felt such an affinity toward the young cultivator.
“In that case, I won’t force the issue. But consider me your friend. If you ever change your mind, you’re welcome to seek me out in Qinling.”
“We are heading to the Fourth Layer of the secret realm next. Your cultivation is still low—if you plan to go, why not travel with me? I can look after you.”
“Moreover, if we come across any rare treasures suited to you, I’ll let you have them.”
The man in white extended another invitation, seemingly confident that Chen Fei wouldn’t refuse.
“Thank you, Senior. I would be honored to travel with you.” Chen Fei nodded. He wanted to see if these Qinling experts genuinely admired him or merely saw him as cannon fodder.
Now that he possessed sufficient strength, he intended to study Qinling more closely. As the dominant sect in his region, it was crucial to understand its people before deciding how to deal with them.
From what he had observed, Qinling’s Great Spirit Masters were arrogant and disrespectful, treating themselves as the true rulers of the area while looking down on everyone else.
Now, he wished to see if Qinling’s True Spirit Masters shared the same attitude.
If they truly believed they were the absolute rulers of this land, then perhaps Qinling’s existence itself was unnecessary.
The man in white introduced himself as Qin Heng, and the middle-aged woman was Han Lingshuang.
Through their conversation, Chen Fei noticed the closeness between them. If he didn’t know better, he would have assumed they were a couple.
Despite Chen Fei’s refusal to join Qinling, both Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang remained generous. Each of them gifted him a Phantom Beast Essence and a rare treasure as a greeting gift.
Their unexpected generosity genuinely surprised him, significantly improving his impression of Qinling.
Afterward, Chen Fei followed them down from the snow-covered peak and entered the Fourth Layer of the secret realm.
However, as soon as they arrived, his Spirit Cat’s senses picked up a familiar presence—Ye Chenxing.
Ye Chenxing was concealed approximately four thousand meters away from the entrance.
This distance suggested that Ye Chenxing’s perception capabilities extended just beyond four thousand meters—stronger than a peak Ninth-Grade True Spirit Master, but not by much.
Chen Fei had noticed Ye Chenxing, and naturally, Ye Chenxing had spotted him as well.
At first, Ye Chenxing was pleased, but his expression quickly darkened—because Su Ran was nowhere to be seen.
“Strange, where is that demoness Su Ran?”
Ye Chenxing had a secret technique that allowed him to track Su Ran. He hadn’t found her in the core area, nor in the forbidden zone, and now, even here in the Fourth Layer, there was still no trace of her.