Daily Intelligence, Starting Out I Obtain the Heaven-devouring Demonic Art

56: You came for me, but you only want spirit stones?Yihua Palace’s Heavenly Lake, nestled atop a high mountain, enveloped in swirling mists, resembled a celestial realm.

The lake water was emerald green, its surface as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and the surrounding verdant mountains.

A few ancient pines of varying shapes adorned the banks, their branches and leaves lush, adding a touch of antiquity and tranquility.

Occasionally, a few celestial cranes would skim across the water, creating ripples that soon faded, returning the lake to its serene state.

Now, a thin mist veiled the lake’s surface, hazy and ethereal, beautiful like a light gauze.

When the sunlight scattered, the water shimmered, sparkling with golden light, dazzling and captivating.

Everything here appeared so harmonious and peaceful, as if one were immersed in a breathtaking painting, making one linger and forget to return.

”Yihua Palace’s Heavenly Lake truly lives up to its reputation as the most beautiful scenery in the world; it is indeed gorgeous and rare!”

Wang Teng arrived at the Heavenly Lake, his expression filled with awe.

”Of course!”

Shen Yaoyue, hearing this, immediately showed a hint of pride.

Afterward, Wang Teng seemed to be admiring the beautiful scenery of the Heavenly Lake, but a golden glint flashed in his eyes.

Under the power of his Golden Eyes, Wang Teng ignored the water and directly saw the bottom of the Heavenly Lake.

Indeed, several obscure and mysterious runes immediately appeared in his sight.

These tadpole-shaped runes emitted a ghostly blue light, as if alive, swimming erratically on the rocks at the bottom of the lake.

They were arranged in a peculiar formation, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

Most importantly, these runes seemed to contain the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, obscure and difficult to comprehend, causing one a splitting headache.

At the same time, Wang Teng also felt a powerful sense of oppression, as if he were facing an ancient deity.

”These are the mysterious runes containing the Formless Marvelous Art...!”

He endured the discomfort, observed carefully, and began to analyze them.

The next moment... Wang Teng only felt as if his mind had been struck by lightning, erupting in a thunderous roar.

Wang Teng’s expression changed slightly, and he couldn’t help but retreat two steps.

Fortunately, he had successfully analyzed and obtained the Cultivation method for the Formless Marvelous Art.

”What’s wrong with you?”

Shen Yaoyue looked at Wang Teng puzzled.

Just now, Wang Teng was quietly admiring the beautiful scenery of the Heavenly Lake, but now he seemed to have been startled by something, his expression changing slightly, and his steps retreating continuously.

”There should be some secrets hidden at the bottom of your Yihua Palace’s Heavenly Lake!”

”I think you should have your Palace Master come and take a look!”

Wang Teng said with a serious and earnest expression.

Now he had already obtained the Formless Marvelous Art.

Although Yihua Palace had not yet discovered the secret of the Heavenly Lake, it might be discovered one day.

Therefore, he didn’t mind doing another favor and telling Yihua Palace the secret of the Heavenly Lake.

”A secret? Alright, I’ll go report to my Master right now!”

Shen Yaoyue gave Wang Teng a deep look and said.

Firstly, Wang Teng had no need to joke with her within Yihua Palace.

Secondly, she had actually learned from some clues that her Master should be searching for something, but had never found it.

If what Wang Teng said was true, the secret her Master was looking for might indeed be in the Heavenly Lake.

Not long after, the jingle of jade pendants was heard, and amidst a fragrant rain of petals, a figure in white appeared at the Heavenly Lake.

The newcomer wore a plain white long dress, with blooming winter plum blossoms embroidered in silver thread on the hem, wide sleeves fluttering, and a jade belt tied around her waist, further accentuating her graceful figure, like a banished immortal.

Her ink-black hair was held in place by a single white jade hairpin, with a few strands falling beside her neck, making her skin appear even fairer than snow.

Her face was breathtakingly beautiful, her brows like distant mountains veiled in mist, her eyes like autumn waters rippling, her nose exquisitely sculpted, and her lips like cherry petals coated in cream.

Her eyes were as clear and cold as distant stars, and as her gaze shifted, it seemed to be covered with ten thousand years of ice, making people dare not look directly at her.

Her entire being exuded an aura as cold as the moon and as noble as a celestial being, as if she did not partake in worldly affairs, yet carried a heart-stopping majesty that made people instinctively want to bow down in submission.

She was none other than the current Palace Master of Yihua Palace, Qin Zhilan.

She walked slowly, her steps light, yet seeming to carry immense weight, as if the surrounding air had solidified.

”You said... there’s a secret hidden at the bottom of the Heavenly Lake?”

Qin Zhilan came before Wang Teng and asked softly.

”That’s right! Palace Master can investigate for herself!”

Wang Teng nodded.

Qin Zhilan, hearing this, no longer hesitated.

She raised her hand and waved, and the water of the Heavenly Lake instantly parted, its bottom gradually becoming clear in Qin Zhilan’s eyes.

The moment Qin Zhilan saw the mysterious runes, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise; it was indeed the mysterious runes containing the Formless Marvelous Art.

Once, Yihua Palace had faced the threat of destruction, and the previous Palace Master, in order to preserve the Formless Marvelous Art, had no choice but to encrypt and hide it.

However, the former Palace Master of Yihua Palace had passed away before she could reveal where the Formless Marvelous Art was hidden.

Therefore, after Qin Zhilan ascended to the position of Palace Master of Yihua Palace, she had been searching for the Formless Marvelous Art, scouring all the hidden places within Yihua Palace, but to no avail.

She never expected that the mysterious runes related to the Formless Marvelous Art were hidden at the bottom of the Heavenly Lake.

The Heavenly Lake could be said to be the most conspicuous place in Yihua Palace; everyone knew that the scenery of Yihua Palace’s Heavenly Lake was beautiful, like a celestial realm.

But it was in this most conspicuous place that Yihua Palace’s ultimate technique, the Formless Marvelous Art, was hidden.

No wonder she had never been able to find any trace of the Formless Marvelous Art before.

Now, with these mysterious runes, she would be able to decipher them in at most a month.

”Thank you!”

Qin Zhilan thanked him very seriously and sincerely.

Without Wang Teng, she wouldn’t know how much longer she would have searched.

”You’re too kind, Palace Master!”

Wang Teng waved his hand and said.

”Tell me! Is there anything you want? If Yihua Palace can do it, we will try our best to satisfy you!”

Qin Zhilan said.

Her gaze even swept over her disciple, Shen Yaoyue.

The moment Wang Teng stepped into Yihua Palace, she had already received the news and naturally knew that Wang Teng had come ’for’ Shen Yaoyue.

Shen Yaoyue felt her Master’s gaze sweep over her, and her heart suddenly fluttered.

Wang Teng had come to Yihua Palace entirely for her.

What if Wang Teng took this opportunity to suddenly propose to her Master, wanting to obtain her?

At this moment, Shen Yaoyue’s heart was in turmoil.

”Really? Any request can be fulfilled?”

Wang Teng, hearing this, immediately grinned, and even subconsciously glanced at Shen Yaoyue.

It was this glance that completely flustered Shen Yaoyue, because she had already anticipated what request Wang Teng would make next.

She had no parents, and her Master was her closest elder.

If her Master wanted to arrange her marriage with Wang Teng, she would have no way to refuse.

”Speak! As long as Yihua Palace can do it, we will not decline!”

Qin Zhilan nodded and said.

And Shen Yaoyue’s heart was already hanging in the air.

”Then, I’d like to ask the Palace Master to give me some Spirit Stones!”

Wang Teng said.

”???”

Qin Zhilan and Shen Yaoyue, hearing this, immediately looked utterly confused, simply because Wang Teng’s answer completely exceeded their expectations.

Especially Shen Yaoyue, an indescribable feeling arose in her heart.

”You came for me, but you only want Spirit Stones?”