After noticing the change in Yun Feng's expression, Ma Xiunuo smiled awkwardly and quickly changed the subject.
He didn't want Yun Feng to ask about it, so he immediately said:
"Xiao Feng, why did you come to see me? Is there something you need?"
Yun Feng didn't have any ulterior motives and, seeing Ma Xiunuo like this, he didn't hesitate. He directly said:
"Here's the thing, Master Ma Xiunuo. I came here for two reasons: first, I want to certify my Soul Master qualifications. Second, I'd like to ask for a map of the surrounding area."
Ma Xiunuo understood the first request, but the second one made him frown slightly. He didn't agree immediately and instead asked:
"What do you need the map for?"
Yun Feng was confused by the question. Did maps have some special importance?
Perhaps noticing Yun Feng's confusion, Ma Xiunuo explained:
"Maps are critical strategic resources. They can't just be handed out freely. Now do you understand?"
Hearing this, Yun Feng instantly grasped what Ma Xiunuo meant.
After thinking it over, it made sense—after all, Douluo Continent was still in an ancient era.
Even though powerful people here could easily draw maps, they were still important to the empire.
Also, there was the issue of controlling population movement. The authorities had to keep it in check.
After understanding this, Yun Feng glanced at Ma Xiunuo and then at Sisi, who was standing with her head down. He smiled and said:
"Master Ma Xiunuo, I've now reached Soul Master level and will be joining the Intermediate Soul Master Academy. So I want to familiarize myself with the surrounding area in advance."
Ma Xiunuo couldn't find anything wrong with this reasoning, but he still felt it odd.
He originally wanted to refuse, but when he saw Yun Feng giving him a very suggestive look, especially glancing at him and Sisi, Ma Xiunuo's face turned red.
He immediately understood Yun Feng's meaning.
Good grief! He's got something on me!
Ma Xiunuo wasn't afraid of this, but seeing Sisi's flustered expression, he sighed and said:
"You little rascal, since when did you learn to threaten people?"
Yun Feng smiled at this, shrugged, and put on an innocent face.
"Ah, I don't know what you're talking about. I've never heard of Deacon Su Yuntao."
Ma Xiunuo almost spat out blood at that.
What do you mean you don't know? Then why mention Su Yuntao?
Sisi, standing nearby, immediately lifted her head, her eyes panicking as she glanced at Yun Feng, then at Ma Xiunuo.
Ma Xiunuo, feeling helpless, finally nodded and said:
"I can give you the map, but as for today's events…"
Yun Feng quickly nodded and said, "I don't know anything."
Ma Xiunuo couldn't figure out why, but looking at Yun Feng, his mind was filled with confusion.
How did this kid get so slick in just a few days?
"Fine, wait here. I'll go get it."
After leaving the Hall of Spirits, Yun Feng noticed Su Yuntao walking past with a bouquet of flowers in his hands.
For some reason, a phrase popped into Yun Feng's mind:
"The path you long for, shaded by trees, is already drenched in morning dew."
But he didn't bother thinking more about it.
It wasn't his problem, after all.
Once back at the academy, Yun Feng opened the map. Following his memories, he began searching.
A Yin was currently at her weakest, and according to the original story, Tang Hao had hidden her in the rolling mountains not far from Holy Spirit Village.
Even the outer peaks reached so high they pierced the clouds.
The cliffs were extremely steep, nearly vertical. Tang San, even with the Eight Spider Lances, could only climb up with great difficulty.
And there was a massive waterfall at the top. Over time, the water had eroded the cliffs, making them incredibly smooth. A Yin's hiding place was right behind the waterfall.
At the time, Tang San was much stronger than Yun Feng is now after competing in the Soul Master Tournament.
So for Yun Feng to obtain the Blue Silver Emperor would be very difficult.
However, with thorough preparation, it wasn't impossible.
The first step was choosing a time when Tang Hao wasn't around.
A Yin's location also explained why no one had found her, even though Tang Hao hadn't set any obvious traps.
After all, who would be bored enough to search every waterfall?
And being hidden behind the waterfall made it almost impossible to spot—even if someone had been near it, they wouldn't notice!
Opening the map, Yun Feng quickly located a spot near Holy Spirit Village marked by a large waterfall.
After comparing it with the details from his memory, he confirmed it.
He decided to begin his plan when Tang San and Xiao Wu left Notting Academy for Shrek Academy.
Tang Hao would definitely go with them. In the original story, he even beat up Zhao Wuji just for bullying Tang San a little.
Thinking of this, Yun Feng smiled. As for how to climb the mountain and enter the waterfall…
Yun Feng summoned his martial spirit. Looking at the barbs on the Blue Silver Grass, he lightly ran it across his hand, and blood immediately oozed out. With such massive vines, surely they could help him scale the mountain. He could climb up beside the waterfall and take A Yin away.
If the vines wrapped around him tightly enough, it would be just like a gecko suit! The only challenges left would be the force of the waterfall and his stamina.
With that in mind, Yun Feng started practicing Tai Chi, refining the soul power he had absorbed from food. Body strengthening was absolutely necessary!
Especially now, since this Tai Chi wasn't like the version from his previous life—it was powered by soul energy!
To be more precise, it was the difference between having a soul and not having one.
The effects were much stronger!
Layer upon layer of black and white light radiated from Yun Feng's spinning hands, occasionally producing a faint whistling sound.
Time passed as the sun set and night fell.
Yun Feng had been eating more and more lately.
He ate almost exclusively meat, with five meals a day. His portions were more than ten times the average person's. If not for the royalties from his inventions, the subsidies from the Hall of Spirits wouldn't have been enough to support him!
The stronger his body became, the more energy he needed.
Now, Yun Feng's height had almost reached 1.7 meters, and his looks were simply extraordinary. Even his muscles had become more defined and strong.
After dinner, Yun Feng returned to the dormitory.
When he opened the door, the others inside looked over.
Yun Feng smiled, held up a bag, and said to everyone:
"Hey guys, I bought some snacks. Want to share?"
After speaking, he pulled out a few carrots from the bag and handed them to Xiao Wu.
"Sister Xiao Wu, I got some carrots for you!"
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