After arriving, the Feng family’s people showed meticulous and courteous hospitality but said nothing more, as if they truly just wanted them to be guests.

Qi Rong asked, “Why haven’t they made a move yet?”

“It’s better if they don’t involve us in their affairs. It saves us the trouble of helping with their matters. The environment here is like a small secret realm. You can enjoy your stay. If you’re really bored, you can go to the plaza altar and watch the Feng family’s Cultivator practice their swordplay,” Qin Ruqing replied casually.

Qi Rong’s expression changed when he heard “swordplay.”

They had just toured the Feng family estate.

Although the Feng family had an immortal-level ambiance, the most distinctive feature of their family was that it consisted mostly of female cultivators.

Every morning, the Feng family’s Cultivator would gather to practice swordplay. Most practiced in the plaza near the altar, while a few higher-level cultivators practiced on the perilous cliffs where fierce winds blew.

The Feng family’s guide mentioned that these cliffs were specially chosen as natural training grounds to help cultivators hone the “Break” and “Power” paths.

Qin Ruqing thought this was perfect for Qi Rong’s training and encouraged him by saying, “Even after leaving the Void Realm, you shouldn’t neglect your cultivation.”

Qirong, not one to back down, went up to practice, but nearly had his ears sliced off by the sword winds from the Feng family’s Cultivator.

The offending Cultivator showed no remorse, coldly glaring at Qi Rong as if he was in their way.

This cold and disdainful look left Qi Rong deeply shaken, and he would often show a change in expression whenever the Feng family was mentioned afterward.

Later, Lu Wei commented, “It’s unusual for a family to have almost all female cultivators.”

Typically, the ratio of men to women would be more balanced.

Qin Ruqing mused, “The Fifth family seems to be the opposite, with more men and male leaders. It’s strange that the Feng family is so extreme.”

When the Feng family’s steward made a routine visit, Qin Ruqing casually asked about this topic, even though it might be sensitive.

She was no longer as cautious as before.

The steward pondered for a moment before explaining, “It’s because female bodies are more suited to practicing the Feng family’s techniques, and the results are better.”

This brief explanation was somewhat satisfactory.

Qin Ruqing smiled and nodded, not probing further, but made a mental note.

So, the Xuanming techniques are more suitable for female cultivators?

Does that mean the Fifth family’s Yuan Sheng techniques are more suited for men?

One day, Qin Ruqing and her companions sat on a mountaintop watching the Feng family’s immortals practice their swordplay, while making comments.

Qi Rong said, “Some of the Feng family’s female cultivators use swords, while others use silk as their magical tools, which is quite odd.”

If it were a unified style, it would be all about swordplay.

But in the Feng family, half of them used silk, which seemed contrary to the Feng family’s fierce style.

Qin Ruqing, whose swordsmanship was only impressive to novices, noted, “Using silk looks very ethereal.”

Qi Rong agreed, saying the ethereal quality of silk matched his straightforward taste.

Tang Zifeng, a master of weaponry, offered a more professional evaluation, “The silk used by the Feng family is as sharp as a good sword and can cut through mountains and valleys.”

Ultimately, Lu Wei, who was the most knowledgeable about swordsmanship, pondered, “This should be the Feng family’s unique way of practicing swordplay.”

“The sword is the most rigid of objects, and the Feng family’s inheritance martial arts also follow a style of extreme aggression. Therefore, when first practicing, one must abandon all external distractions and use the softest silk to forge the most ruthless killing intent. In the end, switching to a sword will have a more effective result.”

“Otherwise, if one starts with a good sword, the sword’s edge might be sharp, but it relies on the weapon’s advantage, not true strength.”

Qi Rong listened and showed a moment of enlightenment, while Qin Ruqing clapped her hands and directly praised, “Third sister, brilliant!”

The Feng family’s manager, who had been quietly observing for a long time, could no longer suppress himself.

His brows furrowed, and he showed a restrained “川” expression.

These young Qin family members, each of whom would be considered outstanding individuals on their own, why did they come together to form such an eccentric and nonsensical group?

The manager had reasons for calling them eccentric.

Recently, the Feng family had been observing them in secret.

Led by Qin Ruqing, this group of Qin family members enjoyed the finest food and drink daily in the clan’s territory, as if they were truly just here for sightseeing and tourism!

As if that wasn’t enough, they seemed to have become bored.

At some point, they found a new pastime.

They set up a stone table, several stone benches, and placed a pot of fine tea, then stood on the mountaintop daily, watching the younger generation below practice.

Not only did they watch, but they also offered critiques.

What was most infuriating was that the stone table, stone benches, and fine tea were all requested by Qin Ruqing herself.

The manager was shocked at the time.

Is this how you host guests so naturally? Don’t you feel any discomfort?

Yet, Qin Ruqing remained completely composed, making the manager internally mutter several times about her odd behavior.

Naturally, the items had to be provided; refusing them wouldn’t reflect the Feng family’s hospitality.

After providing them, the manager had to ask if the items were satisfactory.

After enduring for several days, the manager finally couldn’t hold it in and went to consult with the superiors.

The higher-ups seemed to have discussed and agreed on a procedure, telling her not to monitor them anymore and to invite Qin Ruqing over today.

The manager sighed in relief, arriving at the mountaintop to see the group of young people drinking tea, chatting, and enjoying the view.

The temperature and wind were pleasant here, with clouds shifting and changing. Both sunrise and sunset provided unique scenery.

You really know how to enjoy yourselves!

The manager had only just discovered that the Feng family had such a scenic spot!

As thoughts shifted, the manager adjusted his expression, cleared his throat a few times to signal his arrival, and then approached with a smiling face.

“Fairy Ruqing is having tea here? Our Third Elder requests your presence.”

The Third Elder of the Feng family was Feng Qinxue.

The Feng family did not have a clan leader but only an elder council.

Except for the closed-door elder, Feng Qinxue was the highest-ranking manager.

Qin Ruqing seemed to notice him only at this moment, put down her teacup, but did not stand up.

She expressed surprise, “Oh, the manager is here? The Third Elder is inviting me? Alright, I’ll go right away.”

Before the manager could show any satisfaction, he saw Qin Ruqing pour another cup of tea, hand it to him with a smile, and say:

“You’ve been standing in the shade on the mountaintop for a long time, tiring yourself out, haven’t you? Here, have a cup of hot tea to warm up.”

Standing in the shade on the mountaintop…

The manager’s face stiffened as he tightened his grip on his whisk.

This was essentially saying, “I’ve already noticed you!”

Not only had he noticed, but this young girl was also explicitly pointing it out and making subtle remarks.

Still hiding in the shade…

She really has a sharp tongue and can’t stand losing in the slightest.

The manager felt a moment of anger, not understanding why a junior had the audacity to show off in front of a celestial-grade person.

However, this anger quickly subsided because the manager realized that even if she reported this to the superiors, the most they would do is ponder for a moment.

They wouldn’t dare reprimand Qin Ruqing in any way.

The Feng family’s goal hadn’t been achieved yet.

Inviting these juniors, including Qin Ruqing, to Penglai as honored guests was enough to indicate their intentions.

Qin Ruqing had the capital and confidence.

Thus, she was leisurely and comfortably entering Penglai as if it were her own home.

Not suffering any loss, not displeased that she was being observed from behind, she would just point it out directly.

This wasn’t meant for her to hear.

It was meant for those behind her to hear.

The manager finally corrected Qin Ruqing’s and his own position.

He was merely a messenger; what right did he have to be arrogant?

With emotions transformed into a sigh, the manager waved his whisk, cleared the way, and adopted a more respectful posture, saying:

“I apologize for the previous offense to Fairy Ruqing… Today, if you have time, could you please talk with our Third Elder?”

Only then did Qin Ruqing put down her cup, stand up, and smile, saying:

“How coincidental. I’m just free right now!”