The Art of Chaotic Divinity

Chapter 409: Sealing The Meridian Gate!

Early in the next morning, General Deng arrived at Orchid Pavilion visibly in high spirits.

The previous night, he had personally overseen the "escort" of Madam Jinyun and Helian Kuang out of the imperial capital and issued a strict order that they were forbidden from returning. This meant that unless those two were tired of living and dared to force their way back into the capital of the Tianbai Empire, they wouldn't even get close to the royal city again, let alone be able to target the demonic shen crystal core.

Being able to deal with these two without bloodshed was a huge relief for General Deng. Previously, he had only been able to delay the issue with stalling tactics without any clear way to drive them away. Now, all the problems have been solved smoothly.

The greatest credit for this went to Ling Feng. If the crystal core had fallen into the hands of the Lieyang Sect, the Tianyang Empire would have gained another emperor-level expert!

"Young friend Ling Feng, last night's incident being solved was all thanks to you!" Deng Xian excitedly patted Ling Feng's shoulder and laughed heartily.

"As a guest in the general's mansion, it was my duty," Ling Feng replied calmly.

"Did you hear that? That's what humility sounds like!" Deng Xian turned to Deng Yongshi with a stern look. "Little Shi, you should really learn from your teacher!"

Deng Yongshi bit her lip, her face filled with sorrow. Last night, Ye Xingnan from the Shadow Organization had killed her demonic hound Xiao Bai. By the time she found it, Xiao Bai's body was already cold.

Having raised the pet for several years, Deng Yongshi was naturally very upset.

"Alright, Little Shi, dogs can't come back to life," General Deng said as he gently patted her head to comfort her. "Next time I take you hunting, I'll catch another young beast for you to raise."

"No, no, I only want my Xiao Bai!" Deng Yongshi's eyes filled with tears as she showed a surprisingly kind and gentle side.

General Deng sighed softly, feeling a bit helpless. "You're making it hard for your grandpa. Alright, from now on, you will follow Ling Feng and learn how to cultivate your character and temper your bad temper."

Hearing this, Deng Yongshi was even more displeased. She bit her lip and said, "Grandpa, why should he be my teacher? Everything was fine before he came, and now that he's here, thieves break into our mansion. It's all his fault! He's a filthy pervert!"

"Shut up!" Deng Xian gritted his teeth, his face stern. "You ungrateful girl, if it weren't for Ling Feng last night, who knows what that thief would have done to you! Instead of being grateful, you slander Ling Feng as a pervert! If you dare speak such nonsense again, I'll..."

Deng Xian slammed the table in anger. "I'll pretend I never had a granddaughter like you!"

"Hmph!" Deng Yongshi snorted but dared not disobey her grandfather. She glared at Ling Feng, her eyes full of threats.

Just wait and see how I teach you a lesson! You want to be my teacher? Bah!

Ling Feng ignored Deng Yongshi's glare and shrugged slightly. If she wants to play, I will play along!

Stepping forward, Ling Feng fist-and-palm saluted General Deng. "Senior Deng, if you want me to teach her the principles of being a person, I honestly don't know where to start. But as they say, 'To cultivate martial arts, one must first cultivate martial virtue.' I will teach the young lady about martial virtue through training."

"Well said," General Deng nodded repeatedly. "With your strength, you are more than capable of teaching Little Shi martial arts."

"Hmph!" Deng Yongshi bit her lip. Although she didn't want to admit it, Ling Feng was indeed stronger than her. They had fought several times before, and every time, she was subdued by Ling Feng in just a few moves without even having a chance to fight back.

"If that's the case, then I will teach Miss Deng according to my methods. However, the process might be quite challenging," Ling Feng said seriously. "To achieve the desired effect, I suggest we temporarily seal Miss Deng's cultivation. What do you think, Senior Deng?"

"Hmm, makes sense!" General Deng agreed. Given his granddaughter's unruly nature, if he left and she started fighting with Ling Feng, there wouldn't be any teaching happening at all.

"Alright!" General Deng nodded, placing a hand on Deng Yongshi's shoulder and gently said, "Little Shi, you heard it. Grandpa will temporarily seal your meridian gate. When Ling Feng says it's time to unseal it, I will do so."

"No!" Deng Yongshi shivered in fear.

She was already bullied by Ling Feng even with her cultivation. Without it, she'd be tormented to death!

How dare this wretched boy strike first!?

Deng Yongshi quickly clung to her grandfather's arm, pleading, "Grandpa, no! I'll listen, I'll be very obedient to... Teacher Ling Feng. I won't cause any trouble!"

"Uh..."

General Deng loved his granddaughter dearly and found it hard to seal her meridian gate.

"Since General Deng finds it difficult, let me be the bad guy." Ling Feng then grinned, pulling out a few golden needles from his sleeve. "My method of sealing the meridian gate is completely painless and without any side effects."

As he spoke, he flicked his wrist, and the golden needles shot out, striking several acupoints on Deng Yongshi in a flash. Ling Feng then retrieved the needles just as swiftly.

The entire process took only an instant. Deng Yongshi's body immediately went limp, her true qi retracting into her meridian gate.

From that moment on, for the next three days, Deng Yongshi would be an ordinary person without any cultivation.

"Sigh..." General Deng sighed while gently patting Deng Yongshi's head. "Little Shi, follow Ling Feng and learn well."

Deng Yongshi glared at Ling Feng with hatred while gritting her teeth, "You wretched boy, I'll never forgive you!"

Ling Feng raised an eyebrow and smiled harmlessly before saying, "Miss Deng, from now on, call me Teacher!"

Deng Yongshi inwardly groaned. How can I challenge Ling Feng without my cultivation? This damn scoundrel is a devil!

"Alright, Miss Deng, please follow me." Ling Feng smiled faintly. "After surveying the area early this morning, I've chosen the location for our first lesson."

"Hmph, I won't listen to you!" Deng Yongshi glared at Ling Feng. "Don't think you can boss me around!"

"Little Shi, stop making trouble!"

General Deng glared at Deng Yongshi sternly. She reluctantly clenched her fists and followed Ling Feng while inwardly cursing him. You damn scoundrel, you'll die a horrible death one day, and it will be at my hands!