Chapter 1260: Action Begins

Hehe, this time I've troubled you three to make a trip.

Seeing Gu Dao and the other two leave, Lin Feng immediately used battle qi to suspend Gu Xun'er to one side, then he clasped his fists toward the three Ancient Dragon Clan Dou Saints.

Although his strength is far greater than those three, no matter what, they came to help him, so his attitude cannot be lacking.

It's fine, it's just like coming out for a breather, not a life-or-death matter.

Upon seeing that, the three Ancient Dragon Clan Dou Saints immediately turned and returned the salute.

Although others don't know, they are aware that the person before them possesses strength far surpassing theirs.

Moreover, not long ago, the former had once refined a Nine-grade Mystic Pill using energy spanning thousands of li within Ancient Dragon Island.

With the status of a Nine-grade Mystic Pill Master, even the Chief of the Soul Clan coming here would have to give him some face.

After saying that, the seven-star Dou Saint of the Ancient Dragon Clan promptly clasped his fists and said, 'Master Lin Feng, the matter is now settled, so we'll take our leave.'

Take care.

Hearing that, Lin Feng immediately smiled faintly with his hands behind his back.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Seeing that, the three also lightly nodded, then their figures flickered and vanished into the void.

And seeing those three depart, Lin Feng also did not linger; in a flash of his figure, he disappeared into the sky under the gaze of countless doubtful eyes below.

Good heavens, today we actually got to see so many Dou Saints all at once!

Yeah, these Dou Saints are usually elusive, but I never expected them to gather in such numbers in Linjiang City today, and even come to blows.

With the departure of those people, countless onlookers in the city below, who had just snapped out of their shock, gathered together in an instant, chattering about what had just happened in the sky.

This matter was no exception; it spread rapidly in a short time.

Miss Xun'er, the matter is settled; shouldn't we also attend to our own affairs now?

Just as the outside world was still reeling from those events, Lin Feng, having returned to Lin Family Fort, gazed at the grim-faced Gu Xun'er with a half-smile, his eyes narrowed.

And while speaking, he waved a hand, lifting his control over her.

As for Gu Xun'er, after being released, she no longer had her former arrogance.

After all, even a Seven-Star Dou Saint like Gu Dao could do nothing against this man, so what could a newly advanced Three-Star Dou Saint like her possibly do?

However, recalling Lin Feng's earlier words to Gu Dao, he furrowed his brows slightly.

She then asked, 'Did you say something to my Ancient Clan people earlier? After all, I don't believe you would tell our clansmen the full details of our transaction.'

Hehe, I merely said that regarding our previous transaction, I told you the information about something that could help you break through to the Emperor Realm, and you promised to give me two Nine-grade Precious Pills in return. As you yourself said, I can't very well reveal the truth to them, and besides, you wouldn't agree to that.

Hearing that, Lin Feng spread his hands and replied casually.

Of course, the conditions he set for Gu Xun'er were also based on what he had previously said to Gu Dao and Gu Qing, with only minor adjustments.

Bastard, you're extorting!

Upon hearing that Lin Feng actually intended to swindle her clan out of two Nine-grade Precious Pills, Gu Xun'er's anger flared and she cursed.

However, Lin Feng merely responded with a faint smile to her scolding.

Then he spread his hands and said indifferently, 'After all, I can't claim I personally delivered such important news to you, and if I did, you know the consequences.'

After saying that, he added, 'Of course, I won't keep those two pills for myself; once I obtain them, I'll return them directly to you. Then you could give them to your brother Xiao Yan to boost the strength of his Heavenly Mansion Alliance.'

While speaking, Lin Feng turned his head with a smirk, his gaze teasing Gu Xun'er.

Hmph, you know the situation—dare to swallow my Ancient Clan's two precious pills, and I won't let this rest!

Upon hearing that he would return the items, Gu Xun'er's anger subsided considerably.

But refusing, thinking that escape was hopeless and having little faith in the Elder Council's efficiency, she resignedly closed her eyes and said, 'Besides, I will honor our previous agreement; for the next six months I will dutifully serve you. If after six months you dare not let me go, even if we perish together, I will drag you down with me.'

As she spoke those words, Gu Xun'er clenched her hands painfully.

She knew that this six-month ordeal was unavoidable.

Hehe, rest assured, I keep my word—I'll say I don't want your precious pill and I won't, and I will definitely let you go after six months. After all, I still need to attend the Medicine Symposium; if I don't release you, I won't be able to get an invitation. Moreover, even if I secure the invitation, if you don't return, you'll surely be blocked at the gate by your father when I go.

Seeing her doubtful expression about his sincerity, Lin Feng sat at the stone table and waved his hand casually.

As for the Mysterious Pill matter, he didn't mention it at all, as if it didn't exist.

As soon as his words fell, Lin Feng pointed to his thigh and urged, 'My Lady Gu, I've given you the information; now it's time for you to get to work.'

I understand.

Hearing that, Gu Xun'er lowered her helpless fists, lightly biting her pink lip with her silver teeth.

Having said that, she sighed helplessly, then slowly stepped forward with her lotus feet to stand before Lin Feng.

Then, under his gaze, she expressionlessly squatted down.

Hah, looks like you haven't regressed.

And as she moved, the seated Lin Feng promptly broke into a grin, then stroked her black silky hair.

Not long after, Lin Feng suddenly lifted Gu Xun'er in a princess carry and walked toward the buildings behind the garden.

Bang!

However, while Lin Feng was happily disciplining Gu Xun'er, in a room of the Ancient Realm, an elder rose angrily, slammed the table, and gritted his teeth: 'That damned bastard, daring to treat my Ancient Clan's people like this—he deserves to die!'

However, setting aside that other fellow for now, the miss is still in his hands; if we provoke him, Lin Feng might kill her in a rage, and the clan chief would have trouble explaining that.

As the first elder's words fell, another elder's slow voice gradually sounded in the room.

After his words fell, he played with the tea set before him, furrowed his brow slightly, and said, 'Although I'm curious about the thing that can help one break through to the Emperor Realm's soul, and according to Gu Dao, the miss seems to already know it. But why didn't she tell them before the transaction, then bring clan strongsters to force him to speak, or to protect her own safety?'

Swish!

As soon as he said that, the room fell silent instantly.

Even the elder who had initially been furious with hair standing on end immediately lowered his anger.

To be frank, this isn't complicated at all; judging from the miss's past behavior, they could completely understand Gu Xun'er's thoughts.

To put it bluntly, it's nothing more than their young lady caring for her lover, not wanting the clan to know about this; she plans to inform Xiao Yan after the transaction, then have him go fetch the item, thereby breaking through the heavenly realm barrier and advancing to the Emperor realm soul.

If this transaction were Xiao Yan bringing something to trade, that would be fine to say, but the problem is, their young lady this time seems prepared to use the clan's resources to exchange for trading resources for her lover!

However, even worse, an accident occurred during the transaction involving their young lady.

Now, moreover, they have to clean up the mess.

Thinking of this, everyone present couldn't help feeling extremely vexed.

Does this plainly mean all the benefits go to Xiao Yan while all the drawbacks fall on their ancient clan?

Especially when everyone thought of their young lady running out beforehand, then, without the clan's consent, giving her body to that bastard Xiao Yan, the old men present felt even more vexed.

Why did our generation of elders end up with such a young lady?

However, Gu Xun'er is, after all, the daughter of their clan chief, and one of the top talents in the clan.

Even though her talent has declined somewhat due to burning her bloodline in the demon fire space, they still can't ignore her!

After all, Gu Xun'er's father, Gu Yuan, is currently the strongest expert of their ancient clan.

Even though their authority is likewise great, they cannot stand by and watch the clan chief's woman die without helping.

Because of this, even if they don't say it outright, the morale of those people in the clan will certainly plummet.

Thinking of this, another elder spoke up: "It's fine, anyway Lin Feng now guarantees the young lady's safety, and moreover the young lady whom Gu Dao and Gu Qing previously saw is just as lively and vigorous, so there's no need to rush; we can first weaken the opponent's spirit to buy time for future negotiations."

"After all, while the nine‑grade precious pill is easy to talk about, the nine‑grade mysterious pill — aside from our clan chief and the Black Nirvana King, no one in our ancient clan has yet been able to enjoy it; how could we give it to that brat?"

As he spoke, veins bulged on the old man's forehead; he silently cursed Lin Feng for his greed, while also being extremely dissatisfied with his own young lady's behavior.

After all, the nine‑grade mysterious pill differs from the nine‑grade precious pill; even if their ancient clan were to take it out and give it to others, they would feel heartache for a while.

As for Gu Dao, one of the parties present, his expression likewise sank slightly upon hearing the former's words.

Such medicinal pills, even if he is one of the high‑level members of the ancient clan, have no chance to enjoy them; yet their prodigal young lady takes them out to exchange for resources for her lover.

Damn, it makes him furious.

If it weren't for the fact that the other party is the clan chief's only daughter, and given that the ancient clan now cannot do without the clan chief, a nine‑star peak Dou Sheng expert, he would have likely turned and left immediately upon learning the situation.

"Forget it, Gu Dao, you and Gu Qing go see the clan chief first and make this clear. As for retrieving the young lady, anyway Lin Feng said he won't let her lose even a bit of flesh, so let's first discuss the price with him and not rush to get her back." Best to clarify the details of the item that can advance one to the Emperor realm soul before the young lady returns, then take it in advance, so she won't cause any trouble when she comes back.

After the field had been quiet for a while, an elderly man with a wrinkled face eventually stepped forward, settled the matter with a single pronouncement, and decided it.

However, after finishing his speech, the old man immediately raised his head slightly and continued: "Moreover, send someone to inform Xiao Yan of this as soon as possible. That guy previously took so many resources from our ancient clan; now it's time for him to come out and move around."

"Alright, we'll do as you say."

Upon hearing this, the others exchanged glances, then all nodded in agreement.

After all, their young lady is too good at causing trouble, so it's best to settle things before she returns.

Better yet, simply make it a done deal — before their young lady returns, give that item which can help one advance to the Emperor realm soul to a suitable person in the clan to take.

As for Xiao Yan, he indeed ought to be given some work to do.

After all, this matter shouldn't be done by letting their ancient clan exert effort.

Thinking of this, everyone present then silently left.

Meanwhile, the room that had been quite noisy just moments before instantly fell silent, as if no one had ever been there.

"Damn, is that bastard Xiao Yan annoying or not? He comes to my Jiangling City every few days to stir up trouble. Moreover, those old schemers of the ancient clan are one more cunning than the next, always hiding in the back, letting that son of a bitch Xiao Yan go out to fight at the front, and even letting me give him some cheap benefits, first telling them the information about the item that can elevate one to the Emperor realm soul. If I really told you all that, I'm afraid your young lady would be abandoned right away, you old fogey, you son of a bitch."

Five months later, Lin Feng sat upright in the rear garden of Jiangling City, sipping tea poured by the beauty beside him while cursing and swearing about Xiao Yan and the ancient clan.

During these months, the ancient clan didn't send anyone to ransom Gu Xun'er, and those old fogeys deliberately hid in the back, letting that bastard Xiao Yan come cause him trouble, practically driving him to smoke from all his orifices.

So later, he simply recruited two five‑star Dou Sheng experts from the Ancient Dragon Clan, having them do nothing else but constantly lurk outside Jiangling City waiting for Xiao Yan to arrive.

As soon as they saw that little bastard Xiao Yan arriving with his entourage, they would immediately kill everyone else, then strip Xiao Yan naked and hang him in the neighboring city for a few days before releasing him. After all, his plan to capture the Emperor realm soul had not yet been carried out, and he couldn't let that bastard die prematurely.

As for why he didn't hang him in Jiangling City, Lin Feng feared that if Gu Xun'er found out she would cause all sorts of trouble, so he simply opted for out of sight, out of mind, and hung him in the neighboring city instead.

As for the neighboring city, after protesting once at the beginning, they have since merely pretended to dislike it while secretly hoping every day that Xiao Yan would be hung over there.

After all, since the leader of the Tianfu Alliance was hung on his own city wall, it has attracted many people to come from afar specifically to watch in their city.

Consequently, as the number of tourists in the city surged, its economy and tax revenue rose day by day.

And whenever the time came, they would immediately let Xiao Yan down, then put on a show of apologizing; the other party would hastily cover his face and leave, not bothering to come specially to cause them trouble.

Therefore, faced with such heavenly wealth, the neighboring city would refuse only if it were brain‑damaged.

However, just as Lin Feng was angrily cursing Xiao Yan, Gu Xun'er, who was beside him pouring his tea, was displeased.

Seeing that he continued to chatter on, she glanced at the teapot in her hand, then slightly opened her rosy lips, lifted the teapot, tilted its spout, and poured a mouthful of tea into her mouth.

Immediately afterward, she swiftly lowered her head, directly blocking all of Lin Feng's words from behind.

After all, having interacted with him for so long, she also knew that if she started arguing with him, the result would certainly be nothing good.

But if she diverted his energy away from this matter, he would subsequently forget it completely.

And indeed, just as she had expected, when faced with Gu Xun'er's provocation, Lin Feng could no longer restrain himself; he directly slipped an arm around her slender waist that could barely be encircled by one hand, and firmly placed that soft, alluring body — which made all the younger generation of the ancient clan yearn for it — upon himself.

At the same time, Lin Feng's hands began to act on their own, storming and conquering.

After all, after five months of training, Lin Feng is intimately familiar with every part of Gu Xun'er's body.

Even if he closed his eyes and refrained from sensing, he could still accomplish things that Xiao Yan could not.

"Lin Feng, our transaction is about to end, and during this period I haven't cut corners — you want what move, I'll make that move; you want me to do something, I'll do it. Now you should also tell me how to deal with that Tian Mu soul."

Afterward, Gu Xun'er was drenched in fragrant sweat, her whole body limp and slumped in Lin Feng's embrace; after quietly enjoying the lingering aftertaste for a while, she weakly asked.

Moreover, while speaking, she was quite adept at finding a comfortable position in his embrace, then lifted her pretty face that had been buried in his chest, directing her gaze toward his chin.

Upon hearing her words, Lin Feng pondered briefly, then smiled and said: "Actually, there isn't really a method; the Tian Mu soul is extremely bizarre — even if your father entered it, he probably couldn't locate it, unless he committed suicide on the spot and then became a Tian Mu remnant soul like Xiao Xuan, but you know that's impossible."

Upon hearing his words, Gu Xun'er's originally flushed cheeks showed a flash of anger, feeling that she had been deceived.

However, when she heard the latter part of Lin Feng's words, her eyes suddenly flashed with light, and she asked: "You mean that only the remnant soul of the Xiao clan's ancestor, Xiao Xuan, can deal with that remnant soul?"

"Alas, what a pity — you are in no way inferior to any of my women in every aspect, except for the size here."

While speaking, Lin Feng pinched a certain spot on her front, earning a roll of the eyes from the beauty.

But he simply ignored it and went on, "It's a shame you only feel hatred for me, not affection. If it were otherwise, given your attitude toward the man you love, I'd gladly pour all my resources into training you so you could swiftly take over the ancient clan—too bad."

rather than liking, otherwise

Translate: "But he simply ignored it and continued: 'It's just a pity that you only feel pure hatred toward me, not affection. Otherwise, given your attitude toward the man you love, I would certainly be willing to pour all resources into cultivating you, so you could quickly gain control of the ancient clan—a shame.'"

We need to keep it concise but include all info. Let's produce a single line.

【121】 But he simply ignored it and continued: "It's just a pity that you only feel pure hatred toward me, not affection. Otherwise, given your attitude toward the man you love, I would certainly be willing to pour all resources into cultivating you, so you could quickly gain control of the ancient clan—a shame."

Check we kept all info: yes.

At this point, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Translate: "Speaking to this point, Lin Feng's tone also inevitably carried a hint of regret."

Lin Feng

【122】 Speaking to this point, Lin Feng's tone also inevitably carried a hint of regret.

I've transmigrated, but I'm ultimately a step too late!

Translate: "My transmigration, after all, came a step too late!"

【123】 My transmigration, after all, came a step too late!

Otherwise, the path ahead will definitely be a hundred times smoother.

Translate: "Otherwise, the road ahead would surely be a hundred times smoother."

【124】 Otherwise, the road ahead would surely be a hundred times smoother.

Heh, you too? Uh, it's indeed a shame, but I'm curious—how do you know so much about our six ancient clans, and even that Senior Xiao Xuan's remnant soul is in the Heavenly Tomb?

Translate: '"Hehe, you're not even worthy. Uh, it's indeed a pity, but I'm curious—how do you know so much about our six ancient clans, and also that Senior Xiao Xuan's remnant soul resides in Tian Mu?"'

We need to keep the name: Xiao Xuan. Actually "Xiao Xuan senior" refers to Xiao Xuan. Since it's a person's name, we keep the pinyin: Xiao Xuan. Also Tian Mu is given.

Thus line: "Hehe, you're not even worthy. Uh, it's indeed a pity, but I'm curious—how do you know so much about our six ancient clans, and also that Senior Xiao Xuan's remnant soul resides in Tian Mu?"

【125】 Hehe, you're not even worthy. Uh, it's indeed a pity, but I'm curious—how do you know so much about our six ancient clans, and also that Senior Xiao Xuan's remnant soul resides in Tian Mu?

Halfway through, Xun'er realized the timing was wrong, a faint smile touched her lips, and she lightly tapped the face of the man she was tightly embracing before asking curiously.

Translate: "Mid-sentence, Gu Xun'er realized the timing was off, immediately curled her lips into a faint smile, then lightly tapped the face of the man she tightly embraced, and asked curiously."

We need to keep Gu Xun'er.

【126】 Mid-sentence, Gu Xun'er realized the timing was off, immediately curled her lips into a faint smile, then lightly tapped the face of the man she tightly embraced, and asked curiously.

Feeling the warmth on his face, he couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head, saying, "I knew it—whenever you take the initiative, you're just trying to pump me for information. But you don't need to waste your effort; I'll never tell you."

Translate: "Feeling that warmth on his face, he couldn't help but laugh and shake his head, saying: 'I knew it—whenever you take the initiative, you're just trying to pump me for information. But you don't need to waste your effort; I'll never tell you.'"

【127】 Feeling that warmth on his face, he couldn't help but laugh and shake his head, saying: "I knew it—whenever you take the initiative, you're just trying to pump me for information. But you don't need to waste your effort; I'll never tell you."

As they talked, Lin Feng gave a pat to the protruding part behind Xun'er, wearing a look that said, "You might as well not bother."

Translate: "While speaking, Lin Feng patted the protruding part behind Gu Xun'er, wearing an expression that said, 'You might as well not bother.'"

【128】 While speaking, Lin Feng patted the protruding part behind Gu Xun'er, wearing an expression that said, "You might as well not bother."

"This bastard said it's easy to get a man to spill his guts when he's on top, so why can't I get even a bit of information from him before, during, or after, you bastard?"

Translate: '"This bastard said it's easy to pump a man for words when he's on top, so why can't I get even a bit of information from him before, during, or after, you bastard?"'

【129】 "This bastard said it's easy to pump a man for words when he's on top, so why can't I get even a bit of information from him before, during, or after, you bastard?"

Feeling the big hands messing with her front and back, Xun'er was so angry she nearly bit her teeth off.

Translate: "Feeling the big hands misbehaving in front of and behind her, Gu Xun'er was so angry she nearly bit her teeth to pieces."

【130】 Feeling the big hands misbehaving in front of and behind her, Gu Xun'er was so angry she nearly bit her teeth to pieces.

For five whole months she'd been played with by him, yet she couldn't get a single useful piece of information.

Translate: "Five whole months—she'd been toyed with by him for five months, yet she couldn't extract a single useful piece of information."

【131】 Five whole months—she'd been toyed with by him for five months, yet she couldn't extract a single useful piece of information.

Lin Feng, this bastard, is utterly hateful.

Translate: "Lin Feng, this bastard, is truly hateful to the extreme."

【132】 Lin Feng, this bastard, is truly hateful to the extreme.

Once she becomes stronger, she will definitely find a way to capture him alive, then repeat every trick Lin Feng used on her on an ugly man—not just once, but ten times, a hundred times!

Translate: "In the future, once she becomes strong, she will definitely find a way to capture him alive, then repeat every trick Lin Feng used on her on an ugly man—not just once, but ten times, a hundred times!"

【133】 In the future, once she becomes strong, she will definitely find a way to capture him alive, then repeat every trick Lin Feng used on her on an ugly man—not just once, but ten times, a hundred times!

But just then, Lin Feng smirked and, with a feigned kind tone, said: "Of course, although I can't tell you about that previous matter, I do have a way to settle the unpleasantness between Xiao Yan and your family, so that when Xiao Yan seeks to use the Heavenly Tomb's soul to ascend to an Imperial soul, your family's internal resistance won't be so great. Moreover, Xiao Yan might even take the opportunity to get your family to consent to your marriage with him."

Translate: "But just then, Lin Feng's lips twitched upward as he 'kindly' reminded: 'Of course, although I can't tell you about that matter, I do have a way to ease the unpleasantness between Xiao Yan and your clan, so that when Xiao Yan seeks to use the Tian Mu soul to advance to an Emperor‑level soul, internal resistance within your clan will be much less. Moreover, Xiao Yan might even take the opportunity to get your clan to approve your marriage with him.'"

【134】 But just then, Lin Feng's lips twitched upward as he "kindly" reminded: "Of course, although I can't tell you about that matter, I do have a way to ease the unpleasantness between Xiao Yan and your clan, so that when Xiao Yan seeks to use the Tian Mu soul to advance to an Emperor‑level soul, internal resistance within your clan will be much less. Moreover, Xiao Yan might even take the opportunity to get your clan to approve your marriage with him."

Upon hearing his words, especially the latter half, Xun'er's eyes instantly flashed with excitement.

Translate: "Upon hearing his words, especially the latter half, Gu Xun'er's eyes instantly flashed with excitement."

【135】 Upon hearing his words, especially the latter half, Gu Xun'er's eyes instantly flashed with excitement.

She then hurriedly leaned into Lin Feng's embrace, her voice soft and coquettish: "Master, please, just tell Xun'er; tonight we'll work together to develop some fresh poses, guaranteeing you'll be so pleased you won't think of Shu."

Translate: "She then hurriedly leaned into Lin Feng's embrace, her voice soft and coquettish: 'Master, please tell me, Xun'er—tonight we'll work together to develop some fresh poses, guaranteeing you'll have so much fun you won't want to leave Shu.'"

【136】 She then hurriedly leaned into Lin Feng's embrace, her voice soft and coquettish: "Master, please tell me, Xun'er—tonight we'll work together to develop some fresh poses, guaranteeing you'll have so much fun you won't want to leave Shu."

After all, having gone through this long period of adjustment, Xun'er had long known his preferences.

Translate: "After all, having gone through this long period of adjustment, Gu Xun'er had long known his preferences."

【137】 After all, having gone through this long period of adjustment, Gu Xun'er had long known his preferences.

Thus, without hesitation, she swiftly employed the techniques she had used countless times over the past few months.

Translate: "Thus, without hesitation, she swiftly employed the techniques she had used countless times over the past few months."

【138】 Thus, without hesitation, she swiftly employed the techniques she had used countless times over the past few months.

Upon hearing her, Lin Feng smiled, leaned in, and lightly kissed her lips before saying, "Actually, absorbing the Heavenly Tomb's soul not only boosts soul power but also grants control over the Heavenly Tomb. In other words, whoever can absorb the Heavenly Tomb's soul can become its temporary master."

Translate: "Upon hearing her, Lin Feng smiled, leaned in and lightly kissed her lips, then said: 'Actually, absorbing the Tian Mu soul not only boosts soul power but also grants control over Tian Mu. In other words, whoever can absorb the Tian Mu soul can become its temporary master.'"

【139】 Upon hearing her, Lin Feng smiled, leaned in and lightly kissed her lips, then said: "Actually, absorbing the Tian Mu soul not only boosts soul power but also grants control over Tian Mu. In other words, whoever can absorb the Tian Mu soul can become its temporary master."

At this point, Lin Feng's mouth curled into a strange smile as he tempted: "If your older brother Xiao Yan can make things clear before entering the Heavenly Tomb and guarantee to hand over control to your father afterward, then even your clan's old fogeys would have nothing to say. After all, the Heavenly Tomb's soul is something your ancient clan could never handle on its own; as long as you can persuade them from within, I think this won't be difficult."

Translate: "At this point, Lin Feng's mouth curled into a strange smile as he tempted: 'If your elder brother Xiao Yan can clarify things before entering Tian Mu and guarantee to hand over control to your father afterward, then even those old fogeys in your clan would probably have nothing to say. After all, the Tian Mu soul is something your ancient clan cannot handle on its own; as long as you can persuade them from within, I think this won't be difficult.'"

【140】 At this point, Lin Feng's mouth curled into a strange smile as he tempted: "If your elder brother Xiao Yan can clarify things before entering Tian Mu and guarantee to hand over control to your father afterward, then even those old fogeys in your clan would probably have nothing to say. After all, the Tian Mu soul is something your ancient clan cannot handle on its own; as long as you can persuade them from within, I think this won't be difficult."

"Because, rather than letting both sides remain deadlocked, it would be better to exchange this for control of the Heavenly Tomb, as well as a son-in-law under a hundred years old who possesses three-star Dou Saint battle strength, an Imperial soul, and is also a ninth-rank alchemist. Just think—Xiao Yan has managed to reach this point despite scarce resources; if he could ascend to an Imperial soul and then join forces with your ancient clan, just imagine how terrifying the realm they could achieve would be."

Translate: '"Because rather than letting both sides remain deadlocked, it would be better to exchange this for control of Tian Mu, as well as a son‑in‑law under a hundred years old who possesses three‑star Dou Huang battle qi, Emperor‑level soul, and is a ninth‑tier alchemist. Think about it—Xiao Yan has risen this far despite scarce resources; if he could reach Emperor‑level soul and then join forces with your ancient clan, just imagine how terrifying the heights he could scale.'"

【141】 "Because rather than letting both sides remain deadlocked, it would be better to exchange this for control of Tian Mu, as well as a son‑in‑law under a hundred years old who possesses three‑star Dou Huang battle qi, Emperor‑level soul, and is a ninth‑tier alchemist. Think about it—Xiao Yan has risen this far despite scarce resources; if he could reach Emperor‑level soul and then join forces with your ancient clan, just imagine how terrifying the heights he could scale."

Upon hearing that, Xun'er also found herself immersed in the beautiful picture he described.

Translate: "Hearing that, Gu Xun'er also became immersed in the beautiful picture he described."

【142】 Hearing that, Gu Xun'er also became immersed in the beautiful picture he described.

After all, if what he said were true, the success rate would indeed be quite high!

Translate: "After all, if what he said were true, the success rate would indeed be not small!"

【143】 After all, if what he said were true, the success rate would indeed be not small!

Thinking this over, Xun'er glanced at Lin Feng with slight doubt and asked, "Is this really true? Xiao Yan, your sworn enemy, would you really be so kind-hearted as to consider his interests?"

Translate: "Thinking this over, Gu Xun'er glanced at Lin Feng with slight doubt and asked: 'Is this really true? Xiao Yan, your sworn enemy, would you really be so kind‑hearted as to think of him?'"

【144】 Thinking this over, Gu Xun'er glanced at Lin Feng with slight doubt and asked: "Is this really true? Xiao Yan, your sworn enemy, would you really be so kind‑hearted as to think of him?"

As she spoke further, the suspicion on Xun'er's face grew stronger.

Translate: "As she spoke further, the suspicion on Gu Xun'er's face grew denser."

【145】 As she spoke further, the suspicion on Gu Xun'er's face grew denser.

After all, having spent so much time together, she well understood that given Lin Feng's temperament, it was impossible for him to do something that would benefit the enemy and harm himself.

Translate: "After all, having spent so much time together, she well knew that given Lin Feng's temperament, it was impossible for him to do something that benefits the enemy and harms himself."

【146】 After all, having spent so much time together, she well knew that given Lin Feng's temperament, it was impossible for him to do something that benefits the enemy and harms himself.

"Hehe."

Translate: '"Hehe."'

【147】 "Hehe."

Hearing that, Lin Feng gave a somewhat embarrassed smile, then held up three fingers and said, "It's not that Miss Xun'er's alluring figure has me baffled, is it? So I'd like to add another half a year."

Translate: "Hearing that, Lin Feng gave a somewhat embarrassed smile, then held up three fingers and said: 'Isn't it because Miss Xun'er's alluring figure has left me baffled? So I'd like to add another half a year.'"

【148】 Hearing that, Lin Feng gave a somewhat embarrassed smile, then held up three fingers and said: "Isn't it because Miss Xun'er's alluring figure has left me baffled? So I'd like to add another half a year."

At this point, he hastily added, "Don't think you can get rid of me after I

Translate: "Speaking of this, he hastily added: 'Don't think you can renege after I help you settle the conflict between Xiao Yan and your clan—you must give me adequate compensation, otherwise I'll surely stir up trouble if you later try to marry Xiao Yan.'"

【149】 Speaking of this, he hastily added: "Don't think you can renege after I help you settle the conflict between Xiao Yan and your clan—you must give me adequate compensation, otherwise I'll surely stir up trouble if you later try to marry Xiao Yan."

I knew it.

Translate: '"I knew it."'

【150】 "I knew it."

Hearing that the former's news and idea would again take up more than half a year of her time, Gu Xun'er's lips twitched.

Translate: "Upon hearing that another piece of news plus his idea would again take up more than half a year of her time, Gu Xun'er's mouth twitched slightly."

【151】 Upon hearing that another piece of news plus his idea would again take up more than half a year of her time, Gu Xun'er's mouth twitched slightly.

Sure enough, Lin Feng's temperament hasn't changed a bit—he's constantly full of mischief.

Translate: "Indeed, Lin Feng's nature hasn't changed a bit—he's constantly full of dirty tricks!"

【152】 Indeed, Lin Feng's nature hasn't changed a bit—he's constantly full of dirty tricks!

But if the news is true, she thought, perhaps by simply lobbying a bit she could, as that jerk Lin Feng said, successfully clear the clan's obstacles blocking her brother Xiao Yan from entering the Heavenly Tomb to find the Heavenly Tomb's soul, and also settle her own marriage.

Translate: "But if the news were true, then merely persuading them might, as Lin Feng that bastard claimed, succeed in clearing the clan's obstruction to Xiao Yan's entry into Tian Mu to seek the Tian Mu soul, as well as her own marriage."

【153】 But if the news were true, then merely persuading them might, as Lin Feng that bastard claimed, succeed in clearing the clan's obstruction to Xiao Yan's entry into Tian Mu to seek the Tian Mu soul, as well as her own marriage.

Although the Heavenly Tomb's soul was taken this time by her brother Xiao Yan, their clan still has no means to deal with it.

Translate: "Although this time the Tian Mu soul was taken by her elder brother Xiao Yan, after all, her clan currently has no means to deal with the Tian Mu soul."

【154】 Although this time the Tian Mu soul was taken by her elder brother Xiao Yan, after all, her clan currently has no means to deal with the Tian Mu soul.

Furthermore, as long as the Heavenly Tomb exists, the energy bodies inside can keep devouring each other, creating the next Heavenly Tomb's soul.

Translate: "Moreover, as long as Tian Mu remains, the energy bodies inside can continue to devour one another, producing the next Tian Mu soul."

【155】 Moreover, as long as Tian Mu remains, the energy bodies inside can continue to devour one another, producing the next Tian Mu soul.

Most importantly, once Brother Xiao Yan hands over control, their ancient clan will effectively have sole occupancy of the Heavenly Tomb.

Translate: "Most importantly, once Xiao Yan hands over control, her ancient clan will effectively occupy Tian Mu on its own."

【156】 Most importantly, once Xiao Yan hands over control, her ancient clan will effectively occupy Tian Mu on its own.

Its importance is at least as great as an Emperor-level soul, if not greater.

Translate: "The importance of that thing can only be higher, not lower, than an Emperor‑level soul."

【157】 The importance of that thing can only be higher, not lower, than an Emperor‑level soul.

Especially the time-difference effect between the inside and outside of the Heavenly Tomb is enough to make all ancient races jealous.

Translate: "Especially the time‑difference effect between the inside and outside of Tian Mu is enough to make all ancient clans envy it."

【158】 Especially the time‑difference effect between the inside and outside of Tian Mu is enough to make all ancient clans envy it.

So, if Lin Feng's news is true, it truly is a win-win for her brother Xiao Yan and her own family.

Translate: "Therefore, as long as Lin Feng's information is true, this is indeed a win‑win situation for her elder brother Xiao Yan and her clan."

【159】 Therefore, as long as Lin Feng's information is true, this is indeed a win‑win situation for her elder brother Xiao Yan and her clan.

She then looked up at Lin Feng's chin and said, "I can agree to this, provided your information is correct and we can pull it off. Afterward I can make time to spend another half year with you. But you must promise that after I marry Xiao Yan brother, you won't come bother me again. Otherwise, neither of us will live."

Translate: "Thinking this through, she immediately lifted her chin to look at Lin Feng and said: 'I can agree to this, as long as your information is correct and this can succeed—I can then find time to continue being with you for another half a year. But you must promise me that after I marry Xiao Yan, you will not come to harass me again. Otherwise, neither of us will survive.'"

【160】 Thinking this through, she immediately lifted her chin to look at Lin Feng and said: "I can agree to this, as long as your information is correct and this can succeed—I can then find time to continue being with you for another half a year. But you must promise me that after I marry Xiao Yan, you will not come to harass me again. Otherwise, neither of us will survive."

Fine, I've never broken a promise before. Even those scrolls recording our joint creation of humans—aren't they all already destroyed by you?

Translate: '"Fine, I've never broken a promise before, right? Even those scrolls recording our two persons'… uh… procreation, aren't they all already destroyed by you?"'

【161】 "Fine, I've never broken a promise before, right? Even those scrolls recording our two persons'… uh… procreation, aren't they all already destroyed by you?"

Hearing this, Lin Feng readily agreed.

Translate: "Upon hearing that, Lin Feng readily agreed."

【162】 Upon hearing that, Lin Feng readily agreed.

After he finished speaking, he stroked Gu Xun'er's silky black hair and lightly laughed, "All right, since we've settled this, let's continue—I'm hungry again."

Translate: "As soon as his words fell, he promptly stroked Gu Xun'er's silky black hair, then chuckled lightly: 'All right, since we've settled the matter, let's continue—I'm hungry again.'"

【163】 As soon as his words fell, he promptly stroked Gu Xun'er's silky black hair, then chuckled lightly: "All right, since we've settled the matter, let's continue—I'm hungry again."

Hearing this, Gu Xun'er, who was in a good mood, didn't add anything and simply nodded.

Translate: "Hearing that, Gu Xun'er, who was in a good mood, likewise didn't say more and simply nodded readily."

【164】 Hearing that, Gu Xun'er, who was in a good mood, likewise didn't say more and simply nodded readily.

After all, Lin Feng had already helped her resolve a major concern; knowing his nature, she realizes that pushing further would be counterproductive and only bring her trouble.

Translate: "After all, Lin Feng had already helped her resolve a major concern; given her understanding of him, she knew that if she kept pushing further, it would backfire and bring her trouble."

【165】 After all, Lin Feng had already helped her resolve a major concern; given her understanding of him, she knew that if she kept pushing further, it would backfire and bring her trouble.

Meanwhile, Lin Feng, while being attended to by the continent's top beauty, let his mind wander far away.

Translate: "As for Lin Feng, while enjoying the service of the continent's top beauty, his thoughts drifted far away."

【166】 As for Lin Feng, while enjoying the service of the continent's top beauty, his thoughts drifted far away.

After half a year of absorbing the purple soul's core, his soul power is now just one step away from reaching Emperor-level.

Translate: "Now him, after half a year of absorbing the core of the violet soul, his soul power is only one step away from reaching Emperor‑level."

【167】 Now him, after half a year of absorbing the core of the violet soul, his soul power is only one step away from reaching Emperor‑level.

Furthermore, Ying'er and the others, with the aid of the life-devouring grass's roots, have all reached the five-star Dou Saint level.

Translate: "Moreover, Ying'er and the others, likewise, have with the aid of the roots of the life‑devouring grass all entered the five‑star Dou Huang realm."

【168】 Moreover, Ying'er and the others, likewise, have with the aid of the roots of the life‑devouring grass all entered the five‑star Dou Huang realm.

Not long ago, word arrived that, working together, they had successfully refined a Nine Profound Pill–grade Thunder Tribulation Pill.

Translate: "Not long ago, word came that, working together, they had successfully refined a ninth‑tier Xuan‑grade Thunder Tribulation Pill."

【169】 Not long ago, word came that, working together, they had successfully refined a ninth‑tier Xuan‑grade Thunder Tribulation Pill.

However, the two Nine Profound Golden Lightning bolts previously acquired by the Ancient Void Dragon Clan were still wasted one due to the girls' lack of experience.

Translate: "However, the two Nine Mystic Golden Thunderbolts previously obtained by the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan, due to the girls' inexperience, have still been scrapped one of them."

【170】 However, the two Nine Mystic Golden Thunderbolts previously obtained by the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan, due to the girls' inexperience, have still been scrapped one of them.

Even so, this delighted the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, which promptly poured out all its riches and handed them to the girls, begging them to help refine Nine Profound Pills.

Translate: "Nevertheless, this still made the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan overjoyed; they promptly dumped all their wealth into the girls' laps, begging them to help refine ninth‑tier Xuan pills."

【171】 Nevertheless, this still made the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan overjoyed; they promptly dumped all their wealth into the girls' laps, begging them to help refine ninth‑tier Xuan pills.

The other two major races did much the same, readily offering all their wealth.

Translate: "The other two major clans were much the same, readily pulling out all their assets."

【172】 The other two major clans were much the same, readily pulling out all their assets.

After all, alchemists of this caliber are exceedingly rare on the Dou Qi continent—appearing only once every few hundred years—so the opportunity must not be wasted.

Translate: "After all, alchemists of this caliber are exceedingly rare on the Dou Qi continent—once in several centuries—and when found, the opportunity must not be wasted."

【173】 After all, alchemists of this caliber are exceedingly rare on the Dou Qi continent—once in several centuries—and when found, the opportunity must not be wasted.

As for the Little Immortal Doctor, thanks to Lin Feng's Profound Pill and her own accumulation, she has now reached seven-star peak Dou Saint.

Translate: "As for Xiao Yixian, with the aid of Lin Feng's Xuan pill and her own accumulation, she has now become a seven‑star peak Dou Huang."

【174】 As for Xiao Yixian, with the aid of Lin Feng's Xuan pill and her own accumulation, she has now become a seven‑star peak Dou Huang.

Compared to the ancient clan's three immortals, her Dou Qi realm is in no way inferior.

Translate: "Compared to the three immortals of the ancient clan, her battle qi realm is not lacking in the slightest."

【175】 Compared to the three immortals of the ancient clan, her battle qi realm is not lacking in the slightest.

Even Zi Yan, thanks to that Profound Pill–grade Thunder Tribulation Pill, has reached the early stage of seven-star Dou Saint.

Translate: "Even Zi Yan, thanks to the aid of that Xuan‑grade Thunder Tribulation Pill, has reached the early stage of the seven‑star Dou Huang realm."

【176】 Even Zi Yan, thanks to the aid of that Xuan‑grade Thunder Tribulation Pill, has reached the early stage of the seven‑star Dou Huang realm.

Lin Feng understands this situation, yet he also feels a bit disappointed.

Translate: "Lin Feng understands this situation, yet he also feels a bit disappointed."

【177】 Lin Feng understands this situation, yet he also feels a bit disappointed.

But magical beasts advance far more difficultly than humans, and Lin Feng can do nothing about it.

Translate: "But the advancement of magical beasts is far harder than that of humans; in this regard, Lin Feng has no recourse."

【178】 But the advancement of magical beasts is far harder than that of humans; in this regard, Lin Feng has no recourse.

I'm about to try breaking through to five-star, which will take me away for a few days; during that time you shouldn't wander about randomly, or everyone will be unhappy.

Translate: '"I'm preparing to attempt a breakthrough to five‑star soon, which will take me away for a few days; during this time you must not wander about randomly, lest everyone become unhappy."'

【179】 "I'm preparing to attempt a breakthrough to five‑star soon, which will take me away for a few days; during this time you must not wander about randomly, lest everyone become unhappy."

After infusing energy into Gu Xun'er, Lin Feng, feeling refreshed, put on his robes, then gazed at the limp, delicate body on the stone table, and reminded.

Of course, these are just excuses for the former; his true goal is naturally not to break through to five-star, but to exterminate that Stone Clan.

After all, after such a long time of preparation, news came from Zi Yan's side that she could now skillfully deploy formations together with Elder Zhu Huo, Feng Er, and Huang Tian.

Besides that, not long ago Huang Tian also obtained a Nine Profound Grade Pill jointly refined by the Three Beauties of the Pill Pagoda, and with its help broke through the six-star barrier to enter the Seven-Star Dou Saint Realm.

Thus, Huang Tian, Zi Yan, and Feng Er, these three Seven-Star Dou Saints, together with Elder Zhu Huo of the Ancient Dragon Clan, an Eight-Star Dou Saint, the four joining forces can temporarily sever the connection between the Stone Realm and the outside world.

Furthermore, once that formation is activated, given the Stone Clan's current strength, those inside the Stone Realm basically have no chance of breaking through the barrier and escaping.

And with the worry that the Stone Clan people might break out of the Stone Realm and flee resolved, Lin Feng naturally no longer wanted to keep waiting.

This time, he will completely wipe out the Stone Clan!

To vent his anger over being attacked, and likewise to further increase his strength.

Upon hearing that the former intended to seclude himself for a breakthrough, Gu Xun'er meanwhile cursed him for failing in her heart, and with no strength to lift her hand she made an OK gesture, then continued her recovery.

After all, she was utterly exhausted at the moment and really had no energy to chat with the former.

Seeing the woman's appearance, Lin Feng casually spread his hands and muttered that her constitution was too weak, completely inferior to Zi Yan and Feng Er.

Immediately afterward, he also did not linger any longer, turned and left the place. (End of chapter)