C57 Soul Power

Qin Feng now had the support of Qin Xiaotian, along with the aid of two venerable Ancestors, bolstering his confidence that Qin Yunhai would be left with no moves to make. Despite previous oppressions from the Qin family, he was, after all, a scion of Qin Yunhai's line. The Qin family was his root, connected by blood, and Qin Feng would never just stand by and watch it wither.

Time passed quickly. With Liu Xuanqing gathering intelligence, Qin Feng could afford to relax a bit. Sitting cross-legged in his room, he immersed his mind in the Sea of Consciousness, slowly refining his soul.

Being a Pill Refiner was a distinguished profession, and given their rarity, the journey to become one was steeped in challenges for Qin Feng. The soul was crucial for a Pill Refiner; its strength not only determined the possibility of becoming one but also the level of one's pill-making prowess.

Qin Feng had to handle an array of medicinal materials, which demanded considerable Soul Power. Without it, control was unattainable. After several months of rebirth, he had concentrated on building his physical strength and perfecting the Primordial True Dragon Technique. Now, it was time to focus on his soul.

"The soul is a fleeting thing," he reflected. "In my previous life, my Master managed to give the soul a tangible form." Now far from his Master, a reunion would have to be postponed.

His rebirth hadn't lessened the gratitude he felt towards his Master, nor the affection he held for his mentor. As Qin Feng's mind reached a state of serenity, he soon found his soul.

"What's this?" he thought in surprise. Entering the realm of his Sea of Consciousness, his initial shock quickly turned to uncontainable elation. He had braced himself to start refining his soul from scratch.

Yet, to his amazement, the Soul Power within his Sea of Consciousness was extraordinarily potent—a stroke of luck for Qin Feng. This level of Soul Power was on par with his past life, and perhaps even more formidable due to his rebirth through two lifetimes.

"Considering the current strength of his soul, Qin Feng has certainly reached the level of a three-star Pill Refiner," an observer would note.

Qin Feng's heart surged with happiness. To be a three-star Pill Refiner was to join the ranks of the elite. He was now fully equipped to craft third-grade pills.

Qin Feng had been reborn for several months, diligently enhancing his physical strength and practicing the Primordial True Dragon Technique. Now, it was time to elevate his soul.

"The soul is an elusive entity," he mused. In his past life, Qin Feng's master had achieved the realm of solidifying the soul into a tangible form. However, Qin Feng was now far from his master's location and would have to wait until later to seek his guidance.

Qin Feng would never forget his master's kindness. Even after rebirth, his affection for his mentor remained strong. As he calmed his mind, it didn't take long for him to sense the presence of his soul.

"How can this be?" Qin Feng wondered, his expression transforming from shock to barely concealed elation as he entered the world of his Sea of Consciousness. He had assumed he would need to start from scratch to temper his soul. To his surprise, the Soul Power within his Sea of Consciousness was incredibly abundant—more potent than in his previous life, bolstered by his rebirth into a second life.

With the current strength of his soul, Qin Feng had reached at least the level of a three-star Pill Refiner.

Should news of his prowess spread, Qin Feng's name would resonate across numerous major cities, potentially stirring the entire Empire. Age was a significant advantage. At just sixteen, Qin Feng's soul already wielded remarkable power. With another decade or so of cultivation, he could ascend to the rank of an esteemed alchemist grandmaster—a position so revered that empires would vie for his allegiance, and Large Sects would offer fortunes for his services.

"What's this?" Qin Feng's brow creased as he detected an enigmatic pulse within his Sea of Consciousness. "This pulse is unnaturally cold and not of my own soul. Its significance is a mystery."

The fluctuation sent a shiver through Qin Feng's heart. This was his sanctuary, the Sea of Consciousness, where any irregularity or threat could prove deadly. "Let's uncover your true nature," he resolved, maintaining his composure. With cautious vigilance, he directed his Soul Power to investigate the peculiar disturbance. As he drew closer, a shrill screech met him—a serpent-like hiss with a chilling aura that filled him with disquiet.