Chapter 996: Wu Chunsheng

"Young master, I miss you to death!"

In a hall of the castle, Qinglin saw Lin Feng and couldn't help it; her curvaceous figure lightly leapt, cutting through space, and promptly landed in Lin Feng's embrace.

"Good little girl, I miss you too."

Seeing this, Lin Feng let out a light laugh, then spread his arms and caught her petite, soft body.

After sensing the girl's power, Lin Feng instantly exclaimed in surprise, "Not bad, little girl, in such a short time you've already attained the Five‑Star Dou Zun."

As he spoke, Lin Feng couldn't help but smack his lips, a flash of astonishment crossing his mind.

This Azure Snake Triple‑Flower Eye is truly overpowered.

In just a few months, Qinglin, using the beasts she commands, vaulted to become a Six‑Star Dou Zun cultivator.

Had he not absorbed that massive bone spirit's cold fire, he would have been completely outclassed by this girl.

Zhao Yuan, who arrived here together with Qinglin, upon hearing Lin Feng's astonished tone, couldn't help but shake his head.

This Beast Realm expedition finally made him understand why the Azure Snake Triple‑Flower Eye is hailed as the continent's foremost wondrous eye.

This little girl merely absorbed a mid‑tier half‑saint and a high‑tier half‑saint Nine Abyss Earth Nether Python.

Within less than two months, her power surged straight to her present realm.

If she were granted a few decades of development, that would be unimaginable.

Moreover, even ignoring everything else, the mere fact that a Dou Zun can command a half‑saint would astonish cultivators across the world.

Although those two half‑saint Nine Abyss Earth Nether Pythons had already been severely wounded by him beforehand.

After a brief chat with Qinglin, Lin Feng turned to Zhao Yuan, smiling lightly, "Senior Zhao Yuan, your soul power has now entered the Heavenly Realm, and the high‑level half‑saint beast essence blood is nearly complete; it looks like we can begin soon."

"That works, I myself am getting a bit impatient."

Upon hearing that they could begin soon, Zhao Yuan's ancient, root‑like visage softened with a faint smile.

But then he reminded, "By the way, earlier I first defeated a mid‑tier half‑saint Nine Abyss Earth Nether Python strongman, then pursued the high‑tier half‑saint. Through inside‑out coordination, although I gravely wounded that high‑tier half‑saint strongman, the opponent also transmitted a signal."

"Thus, the entire Nine Abyss Earth Nether Python clan is now frantically hunting the culprit; for the time being, don't let this little girl wander, lest others discover something amiss."

Hearing the warning, Lin Feng nodded, his face solemn, "Senior, rest assured, I'll keep Qinglin here for now; outsiders won't detect her Azure Snake Triple‑Flower Eye."

After all, he knows the Nine Abyss Earth Nether Python clan is a race that harbors true Dou Saint warriors, so he naturally took Zhao Yuan's warning to heart.

Upon hearing that, Zhao Yuan also gave a gentle nod.

But then, somewhat excited, he looked at Lin Feng and asked, "My sister told me you previously obtained Ninth‑tier Beast blood?"

"Hmm."

Lin Feng lightly nodded, then brushed his absorption ring with his hand, producing a jade bottle, and smiled, "These bloods aren't the Ninth‑tier Beast's essence blood, but they've absorbed some of its vital essence; compared to ordinary blood, they're considerably stronger."

"Of course, I won't be stingy with these bloods; when I perform the secret art later, I'll incorporate them. And senior, you just mentioned successfully subduing a high‑level half‑saint Nine Abyss Earth Nether Python clan strongman. When we add a true Dou Saint warrior's skeleton, provided your pill doesn't lag, achieving Dou Saint is practically a sure thing."

As he spoke, Lin Feng brushed his absorption ring, producing a pale skeleton.

"Indeed, it's Ninth‑tier Beast blood and skeleton!"

Gazing at the jade bottle and skeleton in his hand, Zhao Yuan's cloudy eyes instantly lit up, his voice turning excited.

Although the blood is contained within the jade bottle, as a high‑level half‑saint strongman with a Heavenly Realm Soul…

He could still sense the faint, raging aura emanating from the jade bottle.

And for the blood to exude such a potent aura, that beast's former strength must have been at least an early Dou Saint.

As for that skeleton, the faint pressure it radiates makes it unmistakably a Dou Saint skeleton!

Realizing this, Zhao Yuan's root‑like visage immediately broke into a smile, exclaiming excitedly, "Lin Feng, I never expected you kid to procure so many fine items!"

"Hehe, having promised you, senior, I, as the junior, will give it my all."

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng let out a light laugh, then said calmly.

While speaking, he also retracted all the items back into his absorption ring.

After all, there's no need now; just a demonstration of the items' authenticity will suffice.

As for Zhao Yuan, after his excitement, he fell silent again.

Although Lin Feng's side of the matter is settled, his pill has not yet been successfully refined.

Thus, he still must wait a while longer.

"Since that's the case, we'll resolve the pill issue promptly; once we have the materials, we'll come find you right away."

Having said that, Zhao Ran let out a sigh, then turned to leave.

However, just as he prepared to depart, his body suddenly halted in place.

Then, Zhao Yuan's gaze turned somewhat complex as he looked at Lin Feng, speaking gravely, "I can stay out of the matter between you and my sister, but if you two cause a fuss and intend to become husband and wife, I will not consent."

"?"

Lin Feng, upon hearing this, instantly saw a huge question mark flash above his head.

Then, he shook his head, cupped his hands, and said, "Senior, I and Sister Zhao Ran…"

"Then why does your clothing appear in her room?"

Upon hearing that, Zhao Yuan's face darkened slightly, and he tapped his cane, asking.

"This."

Hearing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but recall Zhao Ran's mature, stunningly beautiful, fair and tender figure, and then found himself at a loss for words.

"She was previously injured by that scoundrel Wu Chunsheng; if you have intentions toward her, I can overlook other matters, but marriage is not permissible. After all, if you were to be openly together, how would my nephews manage?"

Mentioning Wu Chunsheng, a flash of hatred instantly crossed Zhao Yuan's ancient visage.

"Wu Chunsheng?"

Hearing this unfamiliar name, Lin Feng's attention was instantly drawn to it.

Then, curiously looking at him, he asked, "Senior, who is this Wu Chunsheng? Why have I never heard of him before?"

At this moment, his own affairs with Zhao Ran had long been tossed from his mind.

After all, judging from the former's attitude, there must certainly be an unknown story within it.