Chapter 114: Zi Yan Goes to the Jia Ma Empire

Hmm, not bad.

Lin Feng slightly nodded, his palm slightly curled, drawing that space ring onto his hand; after sensing that inside were indeed the materials for twelve Dou Ling Pills, he slowly nodded and said.

After confirming his forces had no trouble, he let them go back to continue their own business.

"Lin Feng, what do you want me to do?"

Seeing everyone leave, Zi Yan immediately stood up and asked.

"Come with me to the alchemy room."

Lin Feng looked around, still feeling uneasy, so he walked toward the alchemy room with a shielding function, and at the same time said.

"Okay."

Seeing his cautious appearance, Zi Yan's expression also became solemn.

In her heart she also knew, this mission was probably not simple...

After closing the stone door of the alchemy room, Lin Feng took out a map from his space ring and unfolded it.

He pointed at a certain spot on it and then said: "The place I want you to go to this time is called the Jia Ma Empire. There, about half a month later, an Alchemist Convention will be held. One of your tasks is to go observe that convention and see if any participant uses a white, icy flame."

After a pause, he added: "After you finish observing the Alchemist Convention, go to the Yun Lan Sect in the northern part of the Jia Ma Empire's capital to observe an event called the Three-Year Agreement. After returning, you need to tell me the whole process."

Originally Lin Feng also wanted Zi Yan to go to the Xiao Family and try to steal the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, but after thinking a moment, he decided to abandon that idea.

After all, he couldn't be sure whether the ancient clan and the Soul Hall had experts secretly watching the Xiao Family's situation.

As for the ancient clan, needless to say, their clan leader Gu Yuan brought his daughter Gu Xun'er to the Xiao Family.

One of their purposes was to get hold of the Xiao Family's Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.

Sending experts to monitor the Xiao Family is also a normal situation.

As for the Soul Hall, from the original story where they captured the Xiao Family patriarch Xiao Zhan, it's clear they had been eyeing the Xiao Family for a long time.

Now having Zi Yan go to the Xiao Family to steal the jade would be far too risky.

Although Zi Yan's talent makes it hard for ordinary people to detect her approach,

but she is still only a Dou Wang; if she encounters a Dou Zong, she would have nowhere to hide.

In the end, it would be a dead end.

First, not mentioning whether Zi Yan would confess him as the mastermind if captured,

just considering Zi Yan's value, I don't know how much higher it is than that Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.

Moreover, the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade cannot increase his strength; instead it would bring huge risk.

As for Zi Yan, if she can return to her clan, he would gain the friendship of a force possessing a Dou Saint expert.

Then, in the future, handling matters would become extremely convenient for him.

Furthermore, thanks to the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan's special treasure-seeking talent, who knows how many experts' legacies they have found in the void and how much wealth they have stored.

If he clings to Zi Yan's thigh, if he could get her to bring a few volumes of ninth-grade pill recipes, or some Heavenly Step Technique combat skills,

then he would basically make a killing, and with no risk.

After all, holding the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade carries huge risk and there's nowhere to trade it.

If he took it out to trade, as soon as those ancient races got word, they'd probably have to bid this world farewell.

What's more, if he's lucky and manages to cultivate to the Dou Saint level, he could participate in the Dou Emperor's relic contest.

Then Zi Yan's father, the Old Dragon King at the peak of nine-star Dou Saint, his help would be worth far more than a broken jade...

Shaking his head, Lin Feng discarded those useless thoughts; in short, he was unwilling to put Zi Yan at that risk.

And Zi Yan, upon hearing his stated task, furrowed her brows.

Then, looking at the distant distance on the map, she complained with a bitter face: "This is too far, right? Even at my speed, it would probably take seven or eight days to get there."

"Hehe, if you can obtain the appearance of that person carrying the white flame this time, the reward will be at least two Dou Ling Pills; if luck is good, it will be a Huangji Pill; even if you don't find them, I'll still give you a Dou Ling Pill."

After hearing her complaint, Lin Feng gave a sly smile and then tempted her.

"Huangji Pill!"

Upon hearing that level of pill, Zi Yan couldn't help but exclaim in shock.

Afterwards, she couldn't help recalling the rich fragrance of that Huangji Pill at the previous auction, and she unconsciously licked her lips with her tongue.

But thinking that Lin Feng is only a five-star alchemist, she asked doubtfully: "You can't possibly refine a Huangji Pill now, where would you get one?"

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng merely smiled faintly and said: "As long as you can get the appearance of that person with the white flame, I will have it."

"Alright, I agree."

Zi Yan thought that he had never deceived her before, and besides that Huangji Pill was too tempting, so she agreed.

Anyway, if she doesn't find that person with the white flame, she still has a Dou Ling Pill as a guarantee.

"Alright, then I'll first refine some pills needed by the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, then you send me back to the Jia Nan Academy, and after that we can go."

Lin Feng thought for a moment, then said.

Suddenly, as if recalling something, he solemnly reminded: "You must absolutely not cause any conflict with that person carrying the white flame; you just need to watch from a distance in a normal place, do not follow him!"

"Okay."

Seeing his serious demeanor, Zi Yan also nodded heavily.

Seeing that she had taken his words to heart, Lin Feng also felt relieved and immediately began refining the pills needed by the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

After a few days, having refined enough pills, he also arranged everything afterward.

Lin Feng and Zi Yan once again entered the inner court of the Jia Nan Academy from the previous place.

"You be careful in the inner court yourself; I'll head to the Jia Ma Empire."

After sending Lin Feng inside, Zi Yan tossed the map in her hand and said.

"Remember not to let that person notice you."

Lin Feng, considering the importance of this matter, merely reminded Zi Yan in a sentence, and gave up the idea of having her bring a letter to the Yun Lan Sect.

Understood.

Zi Yan waved her hand and replied, then dove into the space barrier and disappeared.

"I hope she's doing well, but I feel like I've forgotten something..."

Lin Feng let out a light sigh, then thought again, always feeling as if he had forgotten something.

After thinking for a long time and still unable to figure out what it was, he shook off the thought, and his figure immediately flickered toward the Heaven Burning Tempering Qi Tower.

"Lin Feng, you've finally come; I've been looking for you for days."

Seeing Lin Feng arrive, Lin Yan hurriedly waved and shouted.

Behind him followed two men and one woman.

Of the two men, one was handsome, the other burly.

As for the young woman in silver robes, she somewhat attracted Lin Feng's gaze.

Of course, it wasn't that he was lusting after beauty, but rather that the tall woman had silver waist-length hair like Xue Mei's.

That silver hair matched her silver dress, and her whole body, like Xue Mei's, exuded an aloof aura that kept people at a distance, giving the feeling that she could be admired from afar but not trifled with.

For a moment, it made him feel as if he had seen an old acquaintance.

"Lin Yan, are you here to deliver fire energy?"

Seeing him, Lin Feng recalled giving that guy a batch of Ice Spirit Pills a few days ago to exchange for fire energy points, then laughed and tossed over a purple fire crystal card.

"Hehe, not just that."

Lin Yan quickly transferred four hundred fire energy points to Lin Feng's card, then flung it back.

Afterward, pointing at that handsome man, he introduced him: "This is Lin Xiuya, second on the Strong Ranking, and also the leader of the Wolf Fang Organization."

Seeing Lin Yan introduce himself, Lin Xiuya also clasped his hands and said, "Hello."

"Hello."

Lin Feng nodded slightly in response.

Afterward, Lin Yan continued to introduce the burly man beside him: "This is Liu Qing, third on the Strong Ranking, and the leader of the Crack Mountain Organization."

Afterward, the two exchanged some polite remarks.

Finally, Lin Yan pointed to the silver-haired woman beside him and introduced her: "This is Han Yue, leader of the Spirit Organization."

"......"

After the introductions, Lin Yan said to Lin Feng, "The bulk of those Ice Spirit Pills earlier were bought by them; now each of them wants to buy another hundred."

As he spoke, Lin Yan faintly showed a hint of pride.

This time, he had brought in several major clients.

The Ice Spirit Pills cost five fire energy points each; this time, the three of them need a total of three hundred pills, which is fifteen hundred fire energy points.

Such a huge number, aside from the academy officials, there really aren't many in the inner court who could produce it.

Seeing business come knocking, Lin Feng naturally wouldn't refuse.

After a moment's thought, he said, "Okay, but your order is too large; each person needs to transfer two hundred fire energy points to me as a deposit."

"No problem."

Lin Xiuya and the others exchanged a glance and then agreed.

Afterward, the three chatted a bit, agreed to pick up the goods here in three days, and then each went their separate ways.

"Hehe, Lin Feng, look at me bringing you such big business; how should you thank me?"

Seeing Lin Xiuya and the others leave, Lin Yan immediately raised his eyebrows and laughed.

Seeing his mischievous look, Lin Feng's mouth twitched up slightly, then he tossed out a jade bottle and said, "This Gather Qi Powder will be your reward."

After saying that, he waved at him and headed toward the East Trading Area.

He had bought those three hundred batches of medicinal ingredients.

"Holy crap, fourth-grade pills—no wonder he's an alchemist, really a big hand."

Pouring out the pills, gazing at the bluish-green little balls in his hand, Lin Yan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Since he too came from a commoner background, he rarely possessed pills of this grade.

However, Lin Feng had no time to chat with him now, and instead sped off toward the east.

After ten or so minutes, arriving at the Trading Area, Lin Feng browsed many stalls.

Finally, he bought four hundred batches of materials at a rate of one fire energy point per batch.

As for the extra hundred batches of materials, he kept them as backup.

Anyway, this kind of pill is very popular in the inner court, so he's not worried about not being able to sell it.