Chapter 617: Intimidating Xiao Yan

In an instant, Xiao Yan, who had been a bit dazed, felt his spirit suddenly lift.

Then, Xiao Yan glared at Lin Feng in fury and roared, "You bastard, you despicable scoundrel, that is a heirloom my mother left me; give it back!"

At this moment, he swept away his previous daze, and his spirit became unusually roused.

His gaze toward Lin Feng turned both shocked and angry.

After all, that Bone Flame Ring was something his teacher had given him.

Moreover, most importantly, inside it stored, besides the Burning Manual he cultivated and the items he used up, almost his teacher's entire fortune.

If this were snatched by someone else, how could he explain to his teacher after rescuing him later?

Of course, his mind wasn't stupid.

If he now claimed it was his teacher the Medicine Venerable's property.

Facing his teacher, the continent's publicly recognized top alchemist's collection, Lin Feng would surely be tempted.

And as long as the former's soul perception delved into the ring to investigate.

After seeing his teacher's collection, wanting to take it back would be impossible.

After all, he knew very clearly that inside lay an incredibly rich trove!

Therefore, when he opened his mouth, he only said it was his mother's heirloom, never mentioning his teacher.

And Lin Feng was somewhat surprised at the former's quick reaction.

Xiao Yan, as soon as he awoke, reacted that swiftly.

But for him, who knows the original work well, it had no effect.

Seeing the former's shocked‑angry expression, Lin Feng's dark eyes flickered, and he smiled, "Since that's the case, I won't look at this ring; I'll take the remaining ring of yours as punishment for your attack on me."

Having said that, he leisurely reached out, pretending to pull off the remaining ring.

When Xiao Yan saw this, his scalp tingled and he almost had his soul frightened away.

After all, the Burning Manual he cultivated was still stored in his own ring.

If the former took it, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Indeed, regarding this technique, he regarded it as heavier than a Ninth‑grade prescription!

Immediately, Xiao Yan instinctively began to struggle.

However, with that movement he discovered he couldn't muster any strength throughout his body.

Even the battle Qi in his meridians vanished without a trace.

Sensing his internal state, Xiao Yan's limbs turned extremely cold in an instant.

But upon realizing he seemed poisoned rather than simply having his Qi depleted, he let out a slight sigh of relief.

Yet when he saw Lin Feng's hand drawing ever nearer to his ring, his heart instantly contracted again.

If Lin Feng, after probing his ring, discovered the Burning Manual Xiao Yan cultivated, he would be finished.

After all, he still harbored an exotic fire within him.

If the other party, upon seeing the Burning Manual, realized the technique could evolve.

He might then act outright and snatch the exotic fire from him.

Moreover, that Tuo She Gu Di Jade was also placed by him inside his own ring.

According to Xiao Xun'er, that item was left by the ancient Tuo She Gu Di over ten thousand years ago.

When assembled, it can reveal the location of the Tuo She Gu Di Cave Residence.

If this were stolen, the loss would be huge.

Of course, most importantly, within that Tuo She Gu Di Jade lies a fragment of his father's soul.

He can use that fragment's power to discern whether his father is alive or dead.

"Lin Feng, my teacher is a Medicine Venerable with many friends in the Central Continent; I advise you to release me quickly. Otherwise, once his friends learn you captured me, they certainly won't spare you!"

In his haste, Xiao Yan shouted loudly at Lin Feng.

Now he could only hope that this shout would divert the other's attention.

Hearing that, Lin Feng replied casually, "No problem, I'll slaughter you in a moment. Your teacher's friends are unlikely to seek revenge on a dead man by hunting down a sub‑thirty‑year‑old eighth‑rank alchemist like me."

Having said that, he continued reaching out, trying to pull off his ring.

When Xiao Yan heard this, a flood of cold sweat suddenly broke out across his back.

After all, he could not summon any battle Qi throughout his body now.

Even a Battle King could easily kill him.

"No, I haven't rescued my father and teacher, nor fulfilled my promise to Xiao Xun'er; I cannot die here."

At that moment, Xiao Yan truly panicked.

After all, he still had many unfinished matters; he really didn't want to die!

"Lin Feng, my earlier ambush was my fault; I'm willing to atone with something!"

Realizing he might die, Xiao Yan hurriedly shouted with great emotion.

And Lin Feng, upon hearing this, let a faint smile curl at the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, he suddenly understood why Cao Ying had been toying with others.

That feeling wasn't bad at all.

But thinking that the one previously toyed with was himself, Lin Feng felt the old grudge still needed to be repaid.

Moreover, he wanted to see how Xiao Yan intended to get out of this.

Anyway, he didn't plan to actually kill the former, and the Medicine Dust inheritance was already in his hands.

Now playing with Xiao Yan a bit is just a pastime.

After all, he wouldn't truly take Xiao Yan's ring.

Because inside there is a high probability that the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade exists.

If he takes that thing, Xiao Yan would be dead, caught like a fish in a net.

Abandon the idea of retrieving that jade and inform the Ancient Tribe of the news.

Presumably the Ancient Tribe would be more than willing to send true Dou Saint warriors to kill him, and also to "guard" the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade for Xiao Yan.

And that thing—he holds a piece that cannot open a cave.

At the same time, he is also easily pursued by the Ancient Tribe and the Soul Tribe, the two strongest forces on the Dou Qi Continent.

When Xiao Yan sees the former pause, he immediately continues: "The Starfall Pavilion, one of the Four Directions Pavilion, was founded by my teacher. If you are willing to let me go, I am ready to use half of Starfall Pavilion's assets as ransom."

"Not interested."

Hearing the condition, Lin Feng shook his head outright and rejected the former.

"All of it!"

Seeing the former refuse, Xiao Yan gritted his teeth and added another stake.

"Not interested."

Lin Feng's expression didn't change at all; he directly rejected Xiao Yan.

Seeing such a decisive refusal, Xiao Yan felt a bit irritated.

Then, he took a deep breath and said gravely, "Then what must you do to let me go?"

"First tell me who brought you so many Dou Zun strongmen."

Having said that, Lin Feng looked at the Xiao Yan who seemed about to speak and added, "Don't tell me it was because of your teacher's reputation that you summoned so many Dou Zun. I don't believe a missing Eighth‑rank Alchemist could have that much face. Of course I also don't believe you invited them yourself. After all, you are only a Three‑Star Dou Zong; where would you get such prestige to bring in several Dou Zun warriors?"