Chapter 1044: Obtaining the Black-and-White Iron Box

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ran's heart jolted; the strength of her grip on Lin Feng's arm involuntarily surged.

As a result, Lin Feng, enveloped in a soft, slightly elastic sensation, likewise involuntarily drew a sharp breath.

However, compared to the earlier few, Zhao Wei, forgotten by everyone to the side, had no thought of caring about Hao Yan's condition.

At this moment, he watched his mother tightly hugging Lin Feng, and involuntarily felt as if the sky had collapsed.

Because from their intimacy, if he does not think of some plan.

He fears that before long he will gain a stepfather under thirty years old.

Thinking of this terrifying scene, he felt his future life had grown dim.

"Heavens, earth, this life is unbearable making me accept Lin Feng; you might as well let Zhongzhou Continent split right in half!"

Immediately after, Zhao Wei involuntarily looked up with a bitter face, crying out in her heart.

At this moment, having relied on the magic beast blood Lin Feng gave her mother, she successfully entered the Transition Realm, still feeling grateful toward Lin Feng.

But now, he feels only resentment toward the wicked man who seduced his mother.

"By the way, Lin Feng, could the Ancient Clan have moved against you during their coming-of-age ceremony?"

After a while, Zhao Ran, gradually recovering from the shock, nervously looked at Lin Feng and asked.

And while speaking, her beautiful eyes continuously sized him up.

"It's fine; although Gu Xun'er of the Ancient Clan wanted to kill me, I dealt with her."

Hearing that, Lin Feng indifferently waved his hand.

Immediately after, he gave a rough account of his preceding experiences.

"What, you actually defeated the Ancient Clan's top genius in the match?!"

Upon hearing those words, Zhao Yuan's face instantly flushed with intense shock.

You should know that since Zhongzhou Continent's decline, no one has ever defeated the peerless top genius of the ancient races.

But Lin Feng this time became the first person since then to achieve this!

And such a dreamlike occurrence momentarily left Zhao Yuan unable to tell whether it was a dream or reality.

"This Gu Xun'er, she's utterly shameless!"

But after hearing that, Zhao Ran furrowed her brows and gritted her teeth.

Gu Xun'er's actions undoubtedly made her feel extremely angry.

However, thinking of the Ancient Clan's strength, she couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh.

For years, countless powerhouses have paid with their lives to obtain a fact known to all.

That is, those lacking their bloodline cannot match the Dou Emperor families.

Thinking of this, a hint of helplessness welled up in her beautiful eyes.

"It's fine; no matter how arrogant the Ancient Clan gets, their top genius Gu Xun'er will still end up defeated by me."

Seeing her expression, Lin Feng instinctively reached out to push aside her hair and caress her lovely, alluring face.

But soon he felt his gesture toward Zhao Ran was improper, and quickly withdrew his hand from her silky-smooth face.

However, that silky, warm feeling just then made his heart flutter slightly.

Meanwhile, Zhao Ran, who had just been touched, froze in place.

Soon after, her face flushed crimson and she couldn't come to her senses for a long time.

"You bastard Lin Feng, I, Zhao Wei, won't let this rest!"

This scene made Zhao Wei on the side so angry she wanted to jump off a building.

"Cough cough, Lin Feng, this is what I previously promised you; take it."

At that moment, Zhao Yuan seemed to notice his niece Zhao Wei's mood and immediately interrupted the ambiguous interaction between Lin Feng and his own sister.

And while speaking, he lightly tapped his storage ring and then threw out a black-and-white iron box over half a meter long.

At the same time, he solemnly added: 'This thing, you must never touch it directly with your hands, especially the black part, which is filled with an extremely terrifying dark energy that can absorb human vitality!'

"Okay."

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng immediately reached out and caught the black-and-white metal box.

However, when catching it, he used fighting qi to support the qi deficiency above his palm, rather than touching it directly.

Immediately after, he directed his gaze at the front of the metal box.

On this side, there are two keyholes, one black and one white.

Judging by the size and shape of those keyholes, they match extremely well the white key he snatched from the Fire Spirit Sect leader Dong Yan back when he was in the Western Wasteland Region.

"I don't know whether that single white key can open it and what lies inside."

Observing this mysterious black-and-white metal box at close range, Lin Feng's mind instantly filled with doubt.

Even now, he cannot determine whether that light-shadow space was created by Tuoshe Ancient Emperor.

Therefore, he cannot even know who made this iron box.

"Could it have been made by Tuoshe Ancient Emperor?"

Thinking of the light-shadow space containing the Flame Scripture and the method for forging the Imperial Spirit Flame, Lin Feng's attention involuntarily turned to the last Dou Emperor of the Dou Qi Continent.

After a moment of contemplation, he stored the black-and-white metal box into his storage ring.

After all, this place is not suitable for carefully studying this box.

"You kid, you have nothing else to do now, and since we've already reached the Central Region, I'll take my leave first."

Meanwhile, Hao Yan, seeing that he had nothing to do now, immediately proposed to leave.

As soon as his words fell, his figure swiftly flattened and faded, then disappeared here.

Seeing this, Lin Feng helplessly shook his head.

Immediately after, he turned to face Zhao Ran and continued: 'Zhao Sister, how is the matter of that fragmentary map now?'

Ah?

Zhao Ran, who had just heard the former mention something serious and hadn't yet recovered, blurted out a bewildered reply.

But soon her thoughts returned to the right track, and she promptly replied: "The owner of that Remnant Map is also one of the guests at this Ancient Tribe's coming‑of‑age ceremony; he probably hasn't returned yet."

Is that so?

Upon hearing that the owner of the Demon‑Fire Remnant Map was also invited by the Ancient Tribe to attend the coming‑of‑age ceremony, Lin Feng was momentarily taken aback.

But considering that the other party could recognize an item of that caliber, his own strength and insight could not be lacking; perhaps he is a high‑ranking member of a major Central Continent power.

Being invited by the Ancient Tribe isn't particularly strange.

Thinking this over, Lin Feng immediately nodded and smiled lightly: "That works. I can use the time while they're away to prepare some items, making it easier to trade with them later."

Hearing this, Zhao Ran nodded, agreeing with the plan, since the owner of that Remnant Map isn't an easy person to deal with.

Seeing this, Lin Feng immediately cupped his hands in a bow toward Zhao Yuan and said, "Senior, I shall take my leave now."

Mm.

In response to the former's words, Zhao Yuan gave a slight nod and then said, "You've helped me a lot before; now I've broken through to Dou Saint, my strength has greatly increased. If you need assistance later, you can come to me."

Then thank you, senior.

Hearing that, the elder smiled, gave a slight bow, then waved at Zhao Wei in the distance; his figure flashed, turning into a streak of light that vanished swiftly into the far horizon.

Mom, everyone's gone far away, what are you still looking at? If you keep staring, you'll turn into a longing‑for‑husband stone.

Seeing the now empty sky, Zhao Wei came behind Zhao Ran with an unhappy expression and said irritably.

Snap!

However, just as the former finished speaking, a light blow struck his head.

You kid, now that you're grown and bold, you still tease your mother?

Regarding her son's slightly embarrassing remark, Zhao Ran didn't hold back and slapped Zhao Wei on the head.

Xiao Ran, you little brat, why are you hitting Wei for no reason? Isn't what he said the truth?

Seeing this, Zhao Yuan immediately stepped forward, shielding Zhao Wei behind him, and scolded his own sister.

At the same time, his palm continued to gently pat Zhao Wei's head, as if worried about his nephew's scalp hurting.

"Brother, just spoil him; sooner or later you'll spoil him rotten."

Seeing the old man cause trouble again, Zhao Ran shot an annoyed glance at her own brother.

At the same time, she pointed at Zhao Wei and scolded, "You kid, why are you still standing here? Isn't your wife pregnant again? In the future, stop trailing behind me aimlessly!"

Mid‑sentence, Zhao Ran's fair jade‑like hand formed an empty grip, and a several‑meter‑long Dou Qi Long Whip quickly coalesced in her palm.

Damn, here it comes again!

Seeing the whip, Zhao Wei didn't hesitate and turned to run.

While running, he still shouted at Zhao Yuan, "Uncle, you have to keep an eye on my mother; don't let her marry into Lin Feng's family, otherwise I'll blow myself up. That could really kill me. I'll jump off a building!"

After saying that, he slipped away like oil under his feet, disappearing in a flash.

Xiao Ran, did you hear Wei's words? I've never married in my life, and he is my only nephew, the sole male of our line. If anything happens to him, I won't let you get away!

Seeing his nephew disappear, Zhao Yuan immediately cast a stern gaze at Zhao Ran.

However, recalling that his own sister was half‑forced by him to marry that man, and in the end…

Zhao Yuan's expression softened a bit, and with a hint of guilt he said, "I know you're alone; you're playing with Lin Feng, I won't interfere. If you become pregnant, give birth in secret; but if you dare marry him and make Wei's situation difficult, I will absolutely refuse."

"Are you tired of hearing this every day? You forced me to marry back then, and now you're the one preventing me from marrying. Moreover, you all don't know whether old Lin Feng even finds me, a withered flower, worthy; why do you worry about it all day?"

"Besides, Wei is my son, not yours!"

Having said that, Zhao Ran flicked her skirt sleeve and left in anger.

However, as she turned, a flash of loss crossed her beautiful eyes.

To be honest, regarding Lin Feng—a man with a good temperament, handsome looks, and a talent that defies the heavens—she, who has little experience in such matters, felt deeply stirred.

If she were still a virgin, she would certainly pursue Lin Feng wildly.

After all, for strong individuals of their caliber, especially with Lin Feng and her having advanced to Half Saint, it's a foregone conclusion.

Moreover, they have never lacked the chance to break through to the Dou Saint realm!

She's a hundred or two hundred years older than him; that's no issue.

But whenever she thought of having once had a man, she recoiled.

After all, the other is a man of limitless potential; even taking a woman from the Dou Emperor's family would already be enough, right.

Then what reason is there for him to want a withered flower like her?

"Sigh."

Hearing the former's complaint, Zhao Yuan could only sigh helplessly, having no solution.

Back then, he was overly confident, firmly believing his decisions were correct.

He never imagined it would end up causing such a huge disaster.

After that incident, when facing Zhao Ran, his guilt made him, aside from the Zhao Wei matter, generally obey his sister's every word.

Otherwise, which brother would allow his own sister to be ambiguous with other men?

"As long as Wei is fine, everything will go naturally."

After a long while, Zhao Yuan finally let out a lingering sigh, and his figure likewise vanished into the horizon.