Boarding Life

Chapter 734 734: The Divine Maiden Society

Ming Hu slowly began to explain, "Young friend Qin Qi probably doesn't know, but our Ming Family has a unique secret technique. And this secret technique, in the entire Martial Arts District, only our Ming Family can perform it."

Qin Qi gently shook his head, "Patriarch Ming, please enlighten me!"

Ming Hu smiled, "I dare not claim to enlighten. Actually, each of the Five Great Clans has some unique methods, it's not surprising at all."

"And the secret technique of our Ming Family is called 'Mystical Calculations.' We can use the array left by our ancestors, combined with our own secret techniques, to divine answers using simple clues."

"People like us, in ancient times, could also be called sorcerers!"

Qin Qi was a bit surprised.

The mysterious woman couldn't help but say, "Haha, it's unexpected that such a small Martial Arts District retains a sorcerer's legacy!"

Qin Qi was also quite moved.

It seems the Five Great Clans each have some astounding means.

He immediately said, "If that's the case, couldn't you obtain anything you want to know through Mystical Calculations?"

This method is a bit too defiant of the natural order.

Ming Hu laughed heartily, "Hahaha, theoretically, that's true, but although Mystical Calculations can directly obtain answers, it also comes with extreme self-exhaustion. Even for small questions, it requires the sacrifice of one's vital essence."

"And if the question involves a broader scope, even if I sacrifice my old life, I'm afraid nothing could be deduced."

Ming Hu intentionally emphasized the cost of deduction in his tone.

After all, he needed Qin Qi to understand that this time, he genuinely owed them a favor.

In the future, let alone being enemies with the Ming Family, if the Ming Family truly needed help, Qin Qi would have to genuinely assist them.

How could Qin Qi not understand the implied meaning in his words, and he immediately replied with a cheerful smile, "Rest assured, Patriarch Ming, this favor, I will remember deeply."

"Oh, I'm not saying this to seek any return from young friend Qin Qi," Ming Hu quickly pretended to be modest.

After the pleasantries were done.

He no longer held back, "According to the deduction results, young friend Qin Qi, the clues about your apprentice all point to one power. The Holy Maiden Association!"

Qin Qi's eyes revealed a hint of doubt, "The Holy Maiden Association?"

This faction's name was completely unfamiliar to him.

Ming Hu, with his hands behind his back, spoke slowly, "It's normal that young friend Qin Qi hasn't heard of this faction. This Holy Maiden Association rarely appears in the Martial Arts District and seldom interacts with other powers."

"Such is the mystery of their power, even I know little about them. All I know is that internally, the Holy Maiden Association consists only of women!"

Qin Qi became intrigued.

His cultivation progress owed much to women.

He naturally grew interested in this Holy Maiden Association, "If the Holy Maiden Association doesn't interact with other factions, haven't these factions thought of engaging with them?"

Ming Hu understood Qin Qi's meaning and shook his head slightly, "The mystery of the Holy Maiden Association is not only due to their secrecy but also because their strength is enigmatic."

"Though some factions have previously tried to cause them trouble, mysteriously, these matters always ended inconclusively."

"Remember, there was once a company ranked in the top ten in the Martial Arts District that clashed fiercely with the Holy Maiden Association. But guess what, suddenly, a half of the company's high-ranking officials vanished into thin air."

Qin Qi took a sharp breath.

A top ten company had its high-ranking officials suddenly vanish into thin air?

Ming Hu continued, "Since then, no one has disturbed the serenity of the Holy Maiden Association anymore. Fortunately, members of the Holy Maiden Association rarely appear, and there are no major conflicts of interest with the other factions in the Martial Arts District, so no one is inclined to provoke them."

Qin Qi gradually understood, "Senior Ming, are you suggesting that my apprentice was taken by the Holy Maiden Association?"

"Since Mystical Calculations pointed this way, it likely involves the Holy Maiden Association. Even if your apprentice isn't with them now, the Holy Maiden Association would know your apprentice's whereabouts."

Ming Hu, with his hands behind his back, continued, "Moreover, considering what we know about the Holy Maiden Association, rescuing your apprentice from Cai Nian, only they could do such a thing."

"No one else would offend a Foundation Establishment Stage practitioner like Cai Nian over a stranger for nothing."

Qin Qi was stunned, "Why would the Holy Maiden Association rescue my apprentice?"

"That I can't say. Perhaps your apprentice has remarkable talent, or perhaps someone from the Holy Maiden Association was nearby at the time. They've intervened in unfair situations involving women before!" Ming Hu patiently explained.

Hearing this, Qin Qi knew he needed to visit the Holy Maiden Association to ask them.

He asked Ming Hu about the Holy Maiden Association's location.

Ming Hu didn't withhold information and directly gave Qin Qi the address of the Holy Maiden Association.

Qin Qi inquired further, and after gathering sufficient information, he thanked Ming Hu and quickly left.

Ming Hu didn't try to stop him, watching Qin Qi leave, while Ming Yao at some point appeared by his side.

Ming Hu took a deep breath, "Such a good opportunity, if not seized, now he's gone. Next time, a lot of resistance might block you."

Ming Yao naturally knew who Ming Hu was talking about.

After all, with Qin Qi's current talent and performance, he's surely surrounded by many beauties.

She bit her lip and began to ponder deeply.

How could she capture Qin Qi's heart, so he only focuses on her?

Ming Hu spoke, "Tomorrow, you should also take people to the Holy Maiden Association."

"Why are we going to the Holy Maiden Association?" Ming Yao questioned in confusion.

Ming Hu crossed his arms, "Seeing how serious that guy is, he'll likely visit the Holy Maiden Association tonight. But, you should know, the women in the Holy Maiden Association aren't easy to deal with."

"Qin Qi meeting his apprentice isn't that simple. Also, aren't you always curious about the one who ranks higher than you in the vote?"

"By visiting the Holy Maiden Association, you might have the chance to meet her."

With Ming Hu's words, Ming Yao instantly felt like an indomitable, spirited little hen.

She constantly harbored resentment at only being ranked second in the Four Beauties of the Martial Arts District. As the Ming Family's daughter, she believed she was outstanding among her peers in terms of beauty, cultivation, and talent.

Hence, she was particularly displeased with the woman who had taken her first-place position.