In his eyes.

If they're human, they have desire!

Where there's desire, there are flaws!

Watching Duan Meng diligently serving him, Qin Qi gently stroked her head.

Then, he suddenly thought of the peculiar herbs needed for the second layer of the Source Celestial Scripture.

Unable to hold back, he said, "Let me ask you a few questions, have you heard of these herbs?"

"What herbs?" Duan Meng looked up, her big eyes sparkling while gazing at Qin Qi.

Qin Qi listed the names of the herbs needed for the cultivation of the second layer of the Source Celestial Scripture.

Duan Meng thought she should know something about them.

If these herbs could truly be gathered, then he wouldn't have to put in so much effort!

Listening to the names mentioned by Qin Qi, Duan Meng's beautiful eyes widened, "Any of these herbs would be priceless treasures on their own. You need a dozen of them? What for?"

"To cultivate a secret manual!" Qin Qi replied.

Duan Meng continued serving while responding unthinkingly, "Is it the same secret manual you were cultivating at my place last time? Watching you cultivate, it seems that this manual can enhance True Qi, such techniques are extremely rare."

"So you intend to continue refining it further?"

As she said this, her heart was also in an uproar.

Even if she had issues with Qin Qi, his terrifying talent was indeed something she'd never witnessed before.

Qin Qi raised an eyebrow, not expecting Duan Meng's discernment to be so sharp.

He didn't deny it, "That's right, these are the cultivation herbs required for the second layer of this secret manual, but I've never heard of them!"

Duan Meng couldn't help but ask curiously, "What is it exactly that you're cultivating? Not to mention that the number of cultivation techniques that directly elevate True Qi are few and far between. Plus, a manual with such stringent demands, I haven't seen it in the Capital City!"

Seeing Duan Meng seemed to have some understanding, Qin Qi impatiently asked, "So tell me, can I gather these herbs?"

"Don't even think about it!"

Duan Meng's lips parted slightly, "Any one of these herbs would cost you your entire fortune, let alone needing a dozen!"

"Some herbs in Shangjing are basically unavailable despite the price; collecting them all is practically impossible!"

"I advise you to switch to another secret manual to cultivate, otherwise later on you'll have no chance to switch at all!"

Feeling baffled, Qin Qi asked, "What do you mean?"

Duan Meng explained seriously, "You don't know, do you? Well, it makes sense, in a small place like this, becoming an adept is already extremely rare."

"Let me tell you, after reaching adept level, one often must focus on a single secret manual as cultivation greatly complements the manual."

"This kind of secret manual with extremely demanding requirements, although incredibly powerful upon completion, many are simply impossible to cultivate in our current times! According to the conditions you mentioned, cultivating this technique based on your current circumstances is utterly impossible!"

Qin Qi took a deep breath, "What if I don't switch?"

"Then your future might lead to stagnation due to the manual, making progress difficult! By then, trying to switch could even severely impair your current level!" Duan Meng responded in detail.

Qin Qi was so frustrated, he felt like swearing.

This mysterious woman, being as tightly connected to him, never mentioned such a crucial matter!

He couldn't help but ask, "What do I do now without other manuals to cultivate, should I continue refining this one?"

Duan Meng cautiously suggested, "As long as you haven't comprehended any martial skills from it and let it transform your True Qi completely, you still have time!"

"You've cultivated this manual for a short time, normally it takes an adept several years to understand a martial skill from a manual, even with great talent, at least seven to eight years!"

"So it might be possible to cultivate it temporarily, then transition to a suitable manual when you find one!"

Upon hearing Duan Meng's words, Qin Qi was taken aback, awkwardly saying, "I..."

Duan Meng's beautiful eyes blinked, "What is it? Don't tell me you've already understood martial skills, that's absolutely impossible!"

Qin Qi replied with a mixture of laughter and tears, "But I've already comprehended them!"

"..."

Duan Meng's eyes widened in genuine shock, not faked, "How long have you been cultivating this manual?"

"Just about a month..." Qin Qi answered truthfully.

Duan Meng was completely stunned, "Impossible, the difficulty of comprehending martial skills from such a demanding manual is incredibly high, you understood it in less than a month?"

She gasped.

Even her actions serving Qin Qi slowed down gradually.

She had imagined Qin Qi's talent might be extraordinary.

But she'd never expected his talent to be that outrageous.

"If... if I truly spent a night with him, choosing someone with such talent as a partner doesn't seem like something unacceptable. If I fully support him, his future achievements could be limitless!"

A thought suddenly emerged in Duan Meng's mind, "Moreover, his Yang energy is far more abundant than ordinary men. This type of man placed in Shangjing would be a top choice for those formidable women. For me, it doesn't seem like a bad thing at all!"

The more she thought about it, the more moved she felt!

But soon, she quickly shook her head.

"Duan Meng, you mustn't forget your identity, how could you entertain such worldly thoughts!"

Meanwhile, Qin Qi was also greatly vexed, bluntly asking, "Why would I deceive you, does this mean I can't switch manuals?"

"Switching is definitely impossible unless you're willing to risk falling below adept level," Duan Meng replied meticulously.

A touch of blush naturally appeared on her charming face.

All of this, of course, was noticed by Qin Qi.

"What is this woman pondering? That expression looks suspiciously like a lovestruck demeanor!"

He decided to test it out!

Casually saying, "Well then, since switching is not an option, let's embrace the moment. This dream's duration is uncertain, shouldn't we seize it to do what should be done in a dream?"

Upon hearing those words, Duan Meng's face, already blushed, experienced a quickened heartbeat, her blush becoming even more youthful and lovely!

Seeing Qin Qi impatiently lowering her beneath him.

Her movements naturally started to accommodate.

A deep sense of anticipation enveloped her entire being.

"Doing something with him in a dream shouldn't matter!" She silently reassured herself, "It's all fake, all fake!"

Qin Qi was poised, ready to charge into what lay ahead.

And Duan Meng, her cheeks like peach blossoms, her gaze dreamy.

But then!

Qin Qi suddenly chuckled warmly, "Do you want me to go in?"

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