Chapter 103

"What?!"

Hearing Zi Yan's short three words, the rest of the people were all startled.

Dou Ling Pill, although it is a fifth-grade pill, if we truly discuss its value, even compared to some low-grade sixth-grade pills, it is not lacking in any way!

After all, upon reaching the Dou Wang stage, wanting to raise a level, even if it takes several years, is not impossible.

This little pill can save those years of accumulation and has no side effects, leaving them no choice but to go crazy over it.

Hu Qian tugged at the corner of his mouth, saying unhappily: "Just the ingredients for this Dou Ling Pill would keep you searching in the mountains for a while; where did you get such a pill?"

That expression clearly shows he doesn't believe Zi Yan possesses such a thing.

Zi Yan said indifferently: "I don't have it, but my friend does. Old Man Hu Qian, quickly tell me where that is; once I get the reward, I'll give you half."

"Your friend wouldn't be the master of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, would they?"

Zi Yan tilted their little head, looking at Hu Qian in confusion, asking: "How do you know?"

"Indeed?"

Seeing her expression, Hu Qian silently thought, then looked at Zi Yan and smiled: "Tell me, why did your friend destroy the Ling Mountain Gang and establish the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, and I'll tell you who has the magic core you need."

"Oh, that's nothing; he just established it to quickly collect various items he wanted and to sell his own pills."

Zi Yan shook their little head, then said.

"Ah, that's it."

Hu Qian hearing these words, instantly became a bit confused.

Zi Yan nodded, saying: "Yeah, quickly tell me where I can get the magic core I need."

"Cough cough, I remember that back then Liu Ying killed a severely injured sixth-rank water-attribute magic beast; he should have... this girl."

Watching Zi Yan rush straight to the inner courtyard, Hu Qian helplessly shook his head.

And the other elders, their eyes all showed some envy.

For such a treasure as the Dou Ling Pill, they also wanted to obtain one.

But unfortunately, they really had nothing that could move a fifth-star alchemist.

On the other side, Medusa's charming pretty face became extremely gloomy.

Also forgetting the matter of getting off Lin Feng's body, looking at the person before him who was already a two-star Dou Wang, she coldly said: "How many years have I been asleep?"

At this moment, she was deeply worried about the safety of the Snake-People Tribe.

After all, if she were to disappear for many years, one could not guarantee that some neighboring human nations would not join forces to attack the Snake-People Tribe.

Lin Feng saw Medusa appear and immediately become like this, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, and he said cautiously: "About three months."

"Don't tell me you can go from a two-star Dou Shi to a two-star Dou Wang in just three months."

Medusa's beautiful eyes fixed tightly on the youth before her, her tone carrying anger.

Lin Feng now also understood, casually making up an excuse: "I rose using some special methods; although this method has many drawbacks, it can also allow a Dou Shi to quickly reach Dou Wang."

"Really?"

Medusa half-believing, half-doubting nodded, then proceeded to feel over Lin Feng's body.

Only after sensing that his bone age was indeed under twenty did she relax.

Subsequently, she looked at Lin Feng with interest, lips slightly parting: "Your secret method is pretty impressive; it can actually let a Dou Shi quickly reach Dou Wang."

"The side effects of this are also huge; I'm still having a headache now."

Lin Feng shook his head, giving a bitter smile.

"Hmph, wanting power means you must pay a price."

After saying that, Medusa thought of her own price and asked: "How is the preparation of the Spirit-Fusing Pill ingredients going?"

Lin Feng took out two jade boxes and threw them over, saying: "I found these two portions of Soul-Fusing Wood; I'm still lacking a Soul-Nourishing Flower."

Opening the jade box and looking at the Soul-Fusing Wood inside, which resembled withered branches, Medusa's cold and beautiful face instantly gained a hint of joy, then she nodded satisfactorily.

After examining the ingredients, Medusa sensed the surrounding environment, her brows slightly furrowing: "You don't seem to be in the Canaan Academy, do you?"

"Yeah, I initially went to Peace Town, only to find out that the Canaan Academy doesn't accept people from the Heijiaoyu, so I had to turn back and continue my adventures in the Heijiaoyu; now I've established my own power, and this city is under my jurisdiction."

As he said that, Lin Feng's face also showed some pride.

His achievements today are all accomplished by himself, starting from a beggar, gradually through various methods.

"It's just a small city; what's there to be proud of?"

Medusa slightly turned her chin, speaking disdainfully.

"Huh? Someone's coming; I'll head back first."

After saying that, Medusa's body flashed with a burst of colored light, instantly disappearing and turning into the form of a little Heaven-Swallowing Python.

"Lin Feng, I've found a sixth-rank water-attribute magic core, and I've brought someone to trade."

Just as Medusa's front foot disappeared, Zi Yan pushed open Lin Feng's door behind her, speaking excitedly.

"Found it, great."

After hearing her words, Lin Feng felt a surge of joy; thus, he was one step closer to obtaining the method for the poison pill.

Putting Little Cai into his sleeve, Lin Feng got up and jumped off the bed, asking: "Where is that person now?"

Zi Yan pointed to the side and said: "That old man is called Liu Ying, and he's currently in the reception room."

"Good, this is your reward."

Saying that, Lin Feng tossed out some jade bottles, turned and walked toward the reception room.

"Hehe, with so many fifth-grade pills, how should I consume them?"

Holding a large pile of jade bottles, Zi Yan laughed hehe.

However, as Lin Feng walked by, she somewhat doubtfully said: "Why does Lin Feng smell so fragrant today?"

Not long after Lin Feng walked out, he arrived at the reception room; upon entering, he saw a red-robed elder sitting there waiting.

"Elder Liu, I've long admired you."

"As he entered, Lin Feng slightly clasped his hands and spoke."

"Hearing that, Elder Liu turned his head, looking at a youth under twenty walking in, and furrowed his brows."

"But since Lin Feng also did not deliberately conceal his Dou Qi level, he quickly sensed Elder Liu's Dou Wang strength, his expression instantly turning shocked, and his body unconsciously rose to stand."

"Dou Wang! You... are you the master of this Heavenly Treasure Pavilion?"

"Seeing such a young Dou Wang for the first time, Elder Liu's tongue also stumbled a bit, and it took him a while to speak clearly."

"Lin Feng slightly nodded and said: 'That's right, I am the master of this Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, Lin Feng!'"

"Hearing the affirmative reply, Elder Liu gazed at that young face and sat down again."

"He picked up the teacup beside him, drank it all in one gulp, and only then did he regain his composure."

"Recalling what Zi Yan had told him earlier—that the magic core's value wasn't enough and something else was needed to make up the difference—he immediately said: 'I'm also a straightforward person, Pavilion Master Lin, please speak; what must I add to this sixth‑rank magic core to exchange for your Dou Ling Pill?'"

"Seeing that the other party had spoken thus, Lin Feng saw no need for further words."

"He took out the jade bottle containing the Dou Ling Pill, placed it on the table, and directly said: 'I've also heard that your academy's foundations are rich; surely you can find that Azure Wood Immortal Vine. Elder Liu, with your magic core, help me obtain one stalk of the medicinal herb I just mentioned, and this Dou Ling Pill will be yours.'"

"Hearing the former's conditions, Elder Liu began to ponder."

"After a moment, he recalled that there seemed to be a stalk of Azure Wood Immortal Vine in the inner courtyard's medicinal storehouse."

"Furthermore, using this Dou Ling Pill, which is comparable to a sixth‑rank elixir, in trade with him seemed to match the value of these two items."

"Moreover, his relationship with Old Hao, who manages the medicinal storehouse, is also decent; obtaining the Azure Wood Immortal Vine should pose no great problem."

"'Very well, I agree to this trade.'"

"After hesitating for a moment, Elder Liu ultimately agreed."

"Having said that, a faint light flickered on the ring on his finger, and an azure‑blue crystal the size of a fist appeared in his hand."

"With the appearance of this azure‑blue crystal, the originally dry room instantly became fresh and moist."

"Recalling how he had risked his life to obtain this magic core back then, Elder Liu reluctantly caressed the irregularly shaped azure‑blue crystal."

"After a moment, he gritted his teeth, gently placed it on the table, and said: 'Alas, take it.'"

"Lin Feng's gaze fell upon the blue crystal on the table; its faintly glowing light was soft and not glaring."

"Faintly, one could even hear the sound of waves resonating within the crystal."

"Lifting his head, Lin Feng pushed the jade bottle containing the Dou Ling Pill toward the other party and then said: 'Elder Liu, from now on the Dou Ling Pill inside this bottle belongs to you; what happens next is up to you.'"

"Upon hearing about the Dou Ling Pill, Elder Liu's expression improved considerably; he picked up one of the jade bottles and poured out the medicinal pill inside."

"Almost the instant that the bluish‑green medicinal pill appeared, the reception room was filled with a rich, colored medicinal fragrance."

"Seeing that extremely high‑quality Dou Ling Pill, Elder Liu's aged face instantly lit up with joy."

"His strength, which had stagnated for many years, could finally make a substantial leap forward."

"Having put away the medicinal pill, Elder Liu told Lin Feng that he would deliver the medicinal ingredients within three days."

"Afterwards, he bade farewell and left, returning to the Canaan Academy..."

"'Lin Feng, how is it? Done?'"

"Seeing Elder Liu depart, Zi Yan hurried in on her short legs, eating a medicinal pill while speaking indistinctly."

"'Done, have you gotten the Ice‑Fire Dragon Beard Fruit I wanted?'"

"After picking up that magic core and playing with it for a moment, Lin Feng nodded, suddenly recalling that he had previously asked her to help him fetch medicinal ingredients, and thus inquired."

"'Oh dear, if you hadn't mentioned it I would have almost forgotten; here, take it.'"

"Zi Yan patted her little head, then took out a jade box from her ring and tossed it to Lin Feng."

"He caught it with one hand, opened the jade box, and peered inside."

"Inside the jade box lay a palm‑sized fruit."

"This fruit was quite extraordinary, half red and half white."

"Even from nearly half a meter away, the red side still allowed Lin Feng to feel the scorching heat seeping out."

"Meanwhile, the white side emitted a starkly different icy cold."

"Yet these two nearly opposite attributes were perfectly fused together in this single fruit."

"One cannot help but say that nature is truly extraordinarily wondrous."