Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Chapter 162 Clash

Just as Yao Chen was deep in thought, Lin Feng spoke up, his tone rather subtle.

"Master Yao, consider this Soul Elixir a gift from me. After all, you have been a great help to me."

This spiritual liquid, worth at least a sixth-grade pill, was obtained for free. Logically, Yao Chen should have been happy. However, a sense of unease rose within him. Sure enough, before he could say anything, Lin Feng continued speaking.

"However, we need to renegotiate the price regarding the Shangyunlan Sect, because things have taken a slight turn for the worse!"

"Lin Feng, don't try to raise the price. Five Grade 8 pill formulas are enough to get a Dou Zun to take action!"

Seeing Lin Feng's appearance, Yao Chen's face darkened. This kid's appetite is getting bigger and bigger!

"Don't be in such a hurry, Elder Yao. In business, you can certainly negotiate the price. Besides, let me explain the whole story, and I'm sure you'll agree to my price then."

Lin Feng was completely unconcerned about the hostility in Yao Chen's tone. This old fellow was hundreds of years old. Moreover, how could someone who had risen to become the number one alchemist on the continent and founded the Four Directions Pavilion show his emotions so openly? He simply didn't want to pay such a high price.

Unfortunately, Yao Chen, no matter how clever you are, you still have to obediently drink my foot bath water in front of me who has the information advantage!

"Elder Yao, you may not know this, but the Yunlan Sect now has more than one Dou Zong-level protector. Even the former sect master of the Yunlan Sect, Yun Shan, advanced to the Dou Zong level with the help of the Soul Hall protector!"

Seeing that Yao Chen's expression had truly darkened, Lin Feng continued.

"Two Dou Zong experts, and Elder Yao doesn't want to reveal his presence, so the pressure I'm facing is really immense! What's more," Lin Feng paused, glancing at Yao Chen, and said in a subtle tone, "If I really make a move then, I'll be at odds with the Soul Palace from now on. These mere five Grade 8 pill formulas, hehe."

"Lin Feng, kid," Yao Chen closed his eyes and pondered for a while, then opened them again, his expression becoming calm, "What do you mean? Should we help Xiao Yanzi with the three-year agreement?"

"It's simple, what I mean is, we need to pay more!"

"You dishonest brat, tell me, what do you want from me this time!"

The shrewd and experienced Yao Chen was not so easily fooled. At this moment, he could easily guess that Lin Feng must have set his sights on some treasure of his again.

"Ten Grade 8 pill formulas, one of which must contain the formula for advancing the soul to the Spirit Realm. In addition, the resurrection method possessed by the Elder Medicine Master is also required!"

"What do you need the resurrection technique for?"

Although the eighth-grade pill formulas are precious, Yao Chen has already mastered them. Moreover, given Lin Feng's current achievements, he will likely arrive in Zhongzhou soon. Once he joins the Pill Tower, with his talent, after passing the assessment, he will be able to freely view these pill formulas.

This method of resurrection is quite interesting. Could it be...?

"Old Yao is right," Lin Feng raised an eyelid, knowing what the old fox meant. "I have an elder who is currently in the same state as you, Old Yao. Presumably, you possess a method of resurrection!"

"This brat is finally going to have to drink my foot bath water. My resurrection method requires the power of three different flames. Apart from Xiao Yanzi's Burning Technique, who else in this world can control multiple different flames at the same time? At that time, this brat will be completely at my mercy."

Yao Chen remained outwardly calm, seemingly deep in thought, but inwardly he was laughing hysterically. "Moreover, this kid seems to have a friend with the Calamity Poison Physique. The method for making that poison pill will also require three different flames. I can really rip this kid off again. Whew, that's great!"

This was, of course, because Yao Chen saw Lin Feng's potential. A Dou Zong powerhouse under twenty years old, still in the barren Northwest Continent. If he were to reach the Central Continent in the future, even becoming a Dou Zun might not be his final destination.

Coupled with his formidable talent as an alchemist, he might even have a chance to become a giant in the Pill Tower in the future. Moreover, Yao Chen had a vague feeling that he couldn't always stay by his young disciple's side and protect him as he grew.

At this time, having a powerful senior brother to protect him greatly reduces the probability of his premature death.

"Since that's the case, the employee's payment is settled," Yao Chen said, his face grim, seemingly very unhappy about being tricked again. With a flick of his hand, five sets of scrolls flew out. "The remaining payment, come back to me after the three-year agreement is over!"

"I naturally trust Elder Yao's reputation!"

Lin Feng chuckled as he put away the five sets of pill formulas, but inwardly he thought to himself...

"That old fox is definitely plotting against me. Not only this resurrection method, but also the poison pill method, both require three different flames to succeed. And in this world, besides the Flame Clan Chief and Xiao Yan who has cultivated the Burning Technique, who else has the ability to collect three different flames at the same time? However,..."

After a pause, Lin Feng continued to think, "That old bastard Yao Chen definitely doesn't know about the Yan Clan Chief's affairs, but he's got me cornered. It's a pity, Yao Chen, you don't know that Xian'er's Calamity Poison Body has already been cured by the Netherworld Poison Fire."

"Moreover, I already possess three different flames: the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, the Netherworld Poison Flame, and the Fallen Heart Flame."

"As for Xiao Yan, whether he dares to stand at the forefront and attract the Soul Palace's firepower will be crucial in his attempt to collect a large number of different flames."

Thinking of this, Lin Feng and Yao Chen, the two foxes, one young and one old, exchanged a glance and smiled at each other. Then, feeling inexplicably nauseous, they quickly looked away.

"Young Lin Feng, there are only half a month left until the three-year agreement is fulfilled. I will still not appear. I have a request, and I hope you can grant it."

After the deal was struck, Lin Feng originally planned to find some excuse to get rid of the old man. However, a sentence that suddenly came out of his mouth piqued Lin Feng's curiosity.

"Oh? It's rare to see Elder Yao speak in such a tone. Please speak!"

"Xiao Yanzi has spent too much time cultivating his battle qi, so his alchemy skills have been somewhat lacking."

Although Xiao Yan had already reached the peak of the third-grade alchemist realm, placing him at the pinnacle of the younger generation in the Jia Ma Empire (excluding Lin Feng), this alchemy master considered it somewhat too slow.

"I would like to ask you to teach him for the next two weeks. After all, some things require real-world experience. And in my current state, there are some things I am simply unable to help with."

This old guy really thinks he's doing charity work? He doesn't have time for that. Just as Lin Feng was about to refuse, Elder Yao, who already knew Lin Feng's character, spoke up again.

"Lin Feng, I know you're the type who won't act until you see a tangible benefit. If you diligently teach Xiao Yanzi for half a month and provide resources to improve his alchemy skills, I'll add three more grade-eight pill formulas."

With a wave of his hand, Yao Chen displayed three scrolls in front of Lin Feng, a truly impressive display this time.

"Haha, I will always remember the help you gave me, Elder Yao. It is only right that I help Brother Xiao Yan. Elder Yao, you are too kind."

Lin Feng chuckled as he spoke. If it weren't for the way he deftly put away the three Grade 8 pill formulas, Yao Chen wouldn't have shown such disdain. Of course, Lin Feng didn't care; he had a large family to support and couldn't afford to worry about saving face.

"Alright, now that the deal is done, I won't get in your way any longer!"

"Take care, Elder Yao!"

Watching Yao Chen's soul disappear, Lin Feng happily lay down on the sofa made of high-level magical beast hide.

"I've acquired over a dozen sets of Grade 8 pill formulas again, that's great. However, judging from Yao Chen's old fox behavior, he has quite a few treasures in his hands. It seems I need to find something for Xiao Yan to do, otherwise how can I squeeze that old fox dry?"

Many plans flashed through Lin Feng's mind, but he ultimately ruled them out one by one.

"Fine, Xiao Yan has plenty of things to do, so there's no need to embellish his situation. Just strengthen yourself, and that old bastard Yao Chen will come knocking on your door."

"Elder Yao, you've obtained your resurrection method. Take a look!"

After pondering for a while, Lin Feng reached out and released the seal on a storage ring on his finger. A soul slowly floated out—it was Yao Tianhuo. As for why he sealed it, one reason was to prevent Yao Chen from discovering it. Another reason was that, regardless of how Yao Tianhuo performed in the original story, Lin Feng only truly believed in his own strength.

Of course, Yao Tianhuo was also in sync with this, since he was already on the wrong side of the scheme. Moreover, although he only knew the general outline of the secrets deep within the magma, he was already completely convinced. He believed that once Lin Feng grew up, he might even have a slight chance of entering the Transcendent Realm.

Moreover, that old Dragon Emperor Zhukun is not someone to be trifled with. While Lin Feng and Zi Yan were in seclusion, he had already imprinted a restriction deep within Zhukun's soul. If Zhukun were to utter even the slightest thought about that place, he would immediately explode and die.

"The body of a Dou Zong powerhouse, the body of a seventh-tier magical beast, a Bone-Regenerating Blood-Melting Pill, and three strange flames."

Muttering to himself, Yao Tianhuo's emotions were unconsciously agitated. After hundreds of years, was he about to be resurrected again?

"Hahaha, Lin Feng, if you can revive me, I will definitely protect you from now on."

Although he had already agreed to become Lin Feng's subordinate, it was only a temporary measure at the time, and after the incident with the Old Dragon Emperor, and now with the method of resurrection, Yao Tianhuo's words proved that he had truly submitted.

Unaware of what was happening inside the Dou Di Space, Lin Feng was overjoyed. Although he was now a Dou Zong expert, the gap in Dou Qi cultivation was widening as one progressed. With a powerful Dou Zun protecting him, the probability of him collapsing midway through his cultivation was much smaller.

"Hahaha, Lin Feng, it seems that as long as I obtain one more strange flame, my resurrection will be just around the corner!"

Upon hearing Yao Tianhuo's words, Lin Feng smiled slightly.

"Elder Yao, we have already collected the three different flames," Lin Feng said slowly, seeing Yao Tianhuo's puzzled expression, and told him about Little Fairy Doctor.

"The Calamity Poison Body, ah, back in the day, I also had a friend with the Calamity Poison Body! It's a pity she didn't have the luck to obtain the Netherworld Poison Fire."

After sighing for a moment, Yao Tianhuo waved his hand, and a scroll flew out.

"This is a sealing technique I painstakingly created to delay the outbreak of its poisonous nature; I'll pass it on to you as well!"

As the scroll slowly unfurled, Lin Feng's face lit up with joy after only a cursory glance. Little Fairy Doctor already possessed the Netherworld Poison Fire, so she no longer needed this sealing technique. However, this sealing technique was extremely beneficial to Lin Feng, whose primary method was the Five Elements Sealing Technique.

With this, Lin Feng was confident that the power of the Five Elements Sealing Technique could be raised to another level. Combined with the array formation of the Five Wheels Fire Technique, "Perhaps, once I truly master it, the Five Elements Sealing Technique can be considered a high-level Earth-rank combat skill, and that wouldn't be an exaggeration."

After calming down, Lin Feng spoke to Yao Tianhuo beside him.

"Elder Yao, there's no need to rush the resurrection. The strange fire has been collected, and the blood essence of a seventh-tier magical beast is a piece of cake for me, who is already a Dou Zong."

At this point, Lin Feng glanced at Yao Tianhuo, who was listening attentively, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

"As for the Blood-Regenerating Bone-Melting Pill, with my current level of alchemy, the only thing lacking is the medicinal materials. And as for the body of a Dou Zong, Elder Yao, what body could compare to your own original body?"

"What do you mean? My body has endured hundreds of years of vicissitudes, and all that remains is a skeleton. How could I possibly be resurrected?"

"Elder Yao, there's no need to worry. Among the pill formulas I possess, there is a seventh-grade pill that can regenerate flesh and blood in a lifeless body. When Elder Yao is resurrected using his own body, his strength will surely be no less than it was in life."

"Hahaha," Yao Tianhuo thought for a moment, then was also captivated by the scene Lin Feng described. "In that case, I thank you, my lord!"

"Elder Yao, you're too kind!"

Dawn arrived unnoticed, dispelling the terrifying darkness, and a man dressed in black with an ordinary face slowly approached the entrance of the Alchemist Guild headquarters. Although the area around the entrance was filled with discussions about Master Lin Feng's alchemy the previous day and the lucky few, his mind was replaying the events of the previous night.

This man was none other than Xiao Yan in disguise. After Yao Chen returned yesterday, he had been protecting Xiao Yan as he continued his secluded cultivation and breakthrough. Not long after, with the support of Lin Feng's powerful pills, Xiao Yan successfully broke through to the level of an eight-star Great Dou Master.

After a brief moment of adjustment, Xiao Yan slowly opened his eyes. Before he could fully appreciate the power of an eight-star Great Dou Master, a slightly illusory soul appeared before his eyes.

"teacher!"

"Little Yanzi!"

(End of this chapter)