Following the guard's directions, Qin Feng headed north after entering the Qingxuan Sect.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, he deliberately skirted around crowds. The Qingxuan Sect had many disciples, but most of them had very low cultivation levels, with some not even reaching the Foundation Establishment stage. Therefore, it was easy for Qin Feng to remain undiscovered.
Whenever he sensed someone ahead, he would quickly move to the side of a tree or a fence, making it impossible for them to spot him. Even in an open area, he could fly into the air for a brief moment before descending.
Qin Feng traveled a considerable distance without incident. He encountered no powerful cultivators and no one detected his presence.
At this point, he could smell a medicinal scent, indicating he was getting closer to the alchemy room. He was very familiar with this smell; it was the residual scent of medicinal herbs after alchemy!
This medicinal smell was entirely different from ordinary medicinal scents. It contained a special aura that only those who practiced alchemy could perceive, unlike the dregs from boiling ordinary herbs.
Sensing that the alchemy room was very close, Qin Feng unconsciously quickened his pace. After passing over a pink high wall, the air was suddenly filled with a peculiar fragrance that completely masked the medicinal smell from the alchemy room.
Qin Feng ignored the fragrance and continued forward, knowing that the alchemy room was just beyond this courtyard. Although the medicinal smell was covered by this peculiar scent, it did not affect his judgment; the alchemy room was ahead.
Why was there a peculiar fragrance in this courtyard? Qin Feng speculated that the person living in this courtyard might dislike the medicinal smell from the alchemy room and thus used special incense to cover it. However, the peculiar aura permeating the air was not something ordinary incense could mask. A skilled cultivator could easily discern the proximity of the alchemy room with a careful sniff.
He continued on his way and soon encountered a waterfall. The environment here suddenly improved. Butterflies fluttered everywhere, and a pleasant aroma filled the air. Birds chirped on the branches, creating an idyllic, otherworldly scene.
An ordinary person would have stopped to admire such scenery, as such beautiful surroundings were rare. However, Qin Feng did not pause. His purpose was clear: he was here to find Elder Yao and seek his assistance, not to sightsee.
He pressed onward, but before long, he overheard the conversation of several women.
"Senior Sister, I love you. From the very first day I entered the Qingxuan Sect, I was captivated by you. If you would be with me, I would pay any price."
Another woman also said, "Senior Sister, I truly love you. It's alright if you don't accept me; as long as we can eat and cultivate together every day, I am content. If you are busy, just seeing you once a day is enough. Please don't leave me, don't let me not see you."
"Senior Sister, I love you too. The water here is very clear. May I wipe your back for you? If not, let me wash your feet. I promise not to hurt your skin; I will be extremely careful!"
"Pah! You are shameless! You actually want to touch Senior Sister's body. Senior Sister loves me; she is mine, and no one can take her from me!"
"What right do you have? What have you done for Senior Sister? To help Senior Sister improve her strength, I traveled to a perilous place to gather spiritual herbs. I returned heavily injured, nearly dying. Based on this alone, my love is deeper than yours. Senior Sister is mine, and you are not worthy of her!"
"You are not even qualified to look at her. All of you, get out of here!"
Clang!
Qin Feng heard a woman draw her sword, followed by clanging sounds. These women had actually started fighting!
Qin Feng was very curious and perplexed. These were all women, and they were fighting over the love of a Senior Sister? Did the female disciples of this sect have peculiar preferences?
Upon reflection, something was wrong. Didn't the two gatekeepers say that the female disciples of the Qingxuan Sect were highly sought after by various sects, with many coming to propose marriage? Logically, there shouldn't be such peculiar preferences. Besides, dual cultivation involved a man and a woman. He had never heard of two women being able to practice dual cultivation together.
Qin Feng's Wordless Heavenly Book contained records of such cultivation methods. He was certain that dual cultivation required a man and a woman.
Therefore, Qin Feng stopped. He quietly moved closer to the source of the sound. As he got nearer, Qin Feng sensed that the women fighting were all in the early stage of Golden Core, while the woman who remained still was in the late stage of Golden Core, stronger than him.
Qin Feng quickly stopped. Approaching someone stronger than himself rashly was not a wise decision. He had come to the Qingxuan Sect to handle matters with Elder Yao, not to satisfy his curiosity.
Thus, Qin Feng turned to leave. But at that moment, a special fragrance permeated the air, making Qin Feng feel dizzy and slowing his movements.
Then, a woman's voice descended from above.
The voice was beautiful, like a celestial melody, making Qin Feng feel entranced. The voice said, "Since you're here, why not come closer? Let's meet!"
Hearing this, coupled with the special fragrance in the air, Qin Feng inexplicably turned his head and moved towards the direction of the voice.
Before long, by a pool, he saw several women. Three of them were attacking each other, as if they harbored deep hatred, each strike aimed to kill. Another woman was bathing in the pool. She remained indifferent to her three companions drawing their swords against each other, as if it were an everyday occurrence.
Seeing Qin Feng approaching, she beckoned with a finger, and Qin Feng, as if under a spell, walked towards her.
This woman had fair skin and delicate features, a rare beauty.
In terms of appearance, she was not as striking as Ye Shen, but this woman possessed a unique charm that made Qin Feng feel infatuated. She seemed to become the most important thing in his heart; he was willing to sacrifice his life for her.
The woman looked at Qin Feng and smiled, "What is your name? Why have you come here?"
Qin Feng truthfully replied, "My name is Qin Feng. I've come here to find Elder Yao!"
Hearing this, the woman showed a slight surprise. She asked, "Oh? Why are you looking for Elder Yao? As far as I know, he rarely receives visitors. Judging by your attire, you are not from our Qingxuan Sect. What is the matter?"
As the woman inquired, Qin Feng was about to answer.
But at that moment, a familiar voice echoed from the sky, striking everyone's hearts like thunder. Qin Feng instantly regained his senses. This person was Elder Yao!
Before he even arrived, his voice resonated throughout the surroundings.
"He is my guest. You are not allowed to use your charm techniques on him!"
Everyone present sobered up. The women who had been fighting with drawn swords also regained clarity in their eyes. They looked at the woman bathing in the pool and said angrily, "Senior Sister, you actually plotted against us!"
Qin Feng wasted no time. He knew he had been affected and that this was not a place to linger.
He immediately turned and left, quickly heading in the direction of the Qingxuan Sect's alchemy room.