The Hehuan Sect cultivates alchemy; my senior sister helps me refine alchemy throughout the world.

Shen Yifei followed Feng Shan into the main hall.

The main hall was resplendent with gold and jade, with carved beams and painted rafters. In the center was a golden chair, and sitting on the chair was a middle-aged man wearing a golden robe.

The man looked to be in his early forties, with a fair complexion and no beard. He had a very refined appearance and smiled slightly when he saw Shen Yifei.

This smile gave Shen Yifei a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze. To be honest, his first impression of this Phoenix Clan Elder, Feng Xiaotian, was not bad.

Shen Yifei cupped his hands in greeting, "I am Shen Yifei, the Sect Master of Tianyan Sect. Greetings, Grand Elder."

After listening to him finish speaking, Feng Xiaotian stood up and walked up to Shen Yifei. He even took Shen Yifei's hand with one hand, showing great enthusiasm. "Sect Master Shen, I've heard so much about you."

Shen Yifei felt a little uncomfortable with his hand being held.

He felt that these were a woman's hands, slender and soft.

He knew in his heart that these smiling tigers were often more difficult to deal with than those fierce and menacing ones.

Shen Yifei followed suit, grabbing Feng Xiaotian's other hand and squeezing it hard, displaying his frivolous nature.

"Elder, you are too kind. I am merely the sect leader of a small sect. How could I dare to ask you to extend your respect?"

Feng Xiaotian's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected this person to be so shameless. Could he be a pervert?

Feng Xiaotian withdrew his hand, coughed twice, and looked somewhat unnatural. "Sect Leader Shen is joking. I invited Sect Leader Shen here to find out exactly where that girl Feng Wu has gone."

Shen Yifei repeated his previous statement.

Feng Xiaotian frowned slightly. "Sect Leader Shen, your excuse is far too perfunctory."

"Elder, I have no relation to that girl. Why would I lie for her? Besides, if I really hid her, would I be able to swagger into your Wutong Secret Realm with Protector Fengshan? Wouldn't that be courting death?"

Feng Xiaotian remained silent for a moment, trying to find a flaw in Shen Yifei.

However, Shen Yifei had already concealed his demonic energy within the vortex, and coupled with his battle-hardened and hardened skin, Feng Xiaotian couldn't see anything amiss.

"What Sect Leader Shen said makes some sense." Feng Xiaotian smiled. "Since Sect Leader Shen is innocent, I will not make things difficult for you. I will have a generous gift prepared to send Sect Leader Shen out of the secret realm."

When Feng Shan saw that Feng Xiaotian was about to let Shen Yifei go, he wanted to say something, but Feng Xiaotian stopped him with a look.

When Shen Yifei heard that he was to be escorted out of the secret realm, he could not possibly agree. He had finally managed to get in, and he hadn't even met the princess yet.

I haven't gotten my hands on the phoenix tail feathers, and I haven't broken free from the bewitching spell. I absolutely cannot leave.

He quickly waved his hand, "Elder, no rush, no rush. It's my good fortune to be here in the Wutong Secret Realm. If you don't mind, Elder, let me stay here for a few days to broaden my horizons, how about that?"

In fact, Feng Xiaotian also wanted to leave him in the secret realm. He always felt that there was something strange about this kid in front of him. So many people were certain that Feng Wu had been taken away by him, but they just couldn't find him.

Maybe this kid has some secret technique. I was planning to let him out and have someone follow him to see what tricks he's up to.

Unexpectedly, he himself asked to stay.

This is exactly what I wanted!

The Grand Elder laughed heartily, "It's rare for Sect Master Shen to have such interest; I naturally welcome it."

He turned to Fengshan and said, "Fengshan, arrange a fine guest room for Sect Leader Shen and treat him well. Do not neglect him."

"Yes, Elder." Feng Shan responded and led Shen Yifei out of the main hall.

Fengshan arranged a guest room for him near the back mountain. It was very clean and the window faced a grove of sycamore trees on the back mountain, with a nice view.

Shen Yifei scanned the room with his divine sense to confirm that no one had tampered with it before he probed the Myriad Things Cauldron with his divine sense.

Just now, fearing that Feng Xiaotian would find out the whereabouts of the Myriad Things Cauldron, Shen Yifei isolated the Myriad Things Cauldron with his divine sense, so the people inside did not know what was happening outside.

Feng Wu was chatting and drinking tea with Liu Mengli and Mo Ran in the pavilion when she saw Shen Yifei enter. She quickly stood up and asked, "Sect Leader Shen, how is it outside?"

"I've been arrested by Fengshan now." Shen Yifei plopped down in a chair. "That Elder Feng Xiaotian looks gentle and refined, but he's a wolf in sheep's clothing and not a good person at all."

Feng Wu nodded. "The Grand Elder has always been like this. He appears kind on the surface, but he is ruthless behind the scenes. Sect Master Shen, you must be careful and not be deceived by his kind appearance."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. By the way, where is your princess being held captive? Is it far from here?"

"The highest mountain in the Wutong Secret Realm is called Luofeng Mountain. It is the residence of the clan chiefs throughout the ages. Now it is guarded by the Great Elder's men, and outsiders cannot enter at all."

"Who are these people guarding the princess?"

"The Grand Elder dispatched four guardians to take turns guarding the area."

Shen Yifei thought to himself, the four guardians were all at the mid-stage of the Tribulation Transcending realm. If it were a one-on-one fight, killing them wouldn't be a problem. But if he alerted the others, they could kill him.

We still cannot act rashly.

It seems we need to come up with a more comprehensive plan.

Shen Yifei was pondering how to get close to the princess when he heard footsteps outside the door.

He quickly withdrew his consciousness, adopted a proper sitting posture, picked up his teacup, and pretended to take a sip.

The door was pushed open, and Fengshan entered.

"Sect Leader Shen, the Grand Elder said that a banquet will be held at Phoenix Perch Hall tonight to entertain you." Feng Shan's tone was much more polite than when he first arrived.

"Oh, Elder, you're too kind." Shen Yifei quickly stood up. "I'm just an outsider; how could I trouble you to host a banquet? Protector Feng, please thank the Elder for his kindness. I'll leave the banquet to you..."

"Sect Leader Shen, there's no need to decline." Feng Shan interrupted him. "The Grand Elder said that the Phoenix Clan has always been hospitable. Since Sect Leader Shen is here, he is an honored guest. We hope that Sect Leader Shen will do us the honor of attending tonight's banquet."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yifei knew that this banquet was not a good one.

But since they've already put it that way, if he doesn't go, he'll seem guilty.

"Then I shall respectfully accept your offer." Shen Yifei cupped his hands in greeting. "Please ask Protector Feng to convey my gratitude to the Grand Elder."

Fengshan nodded, then turned and left.

Liu Mengli snorted inside the cauldron, "Master, this is clearly a trap. That smiling tiger definitely has ill intentions and might try to harm you at the banquet."

"I know, but I can't not go. If I run away now, it would be an admission of guilt. Besides, this might be the best chance to see the princess."

"To see the princess? How?"

"The Four Protectors and the Twelve Elders will definitely be present at tonight's banquet. That will weaken the guards protecting the princess, making it the best time to rescue her."

Before Liu Mengli could reply, Shen Yifei shouted loudly for Xinghe, saying that the little girl had recently become obsessed with breaking free from the spells of the mind-controlling seed, and she wouldn't give up until she could do it.

Xinghe responded and came to the group.

"Xinghe, prepare some sleeping potion for me..."

"Wife...wife...it's up to you this time."