Central Plains, Flower Sect.
A streak of flowing light flew past the brilliantly blooming mountains outside the Flower Sect.
Ye Qingyun activated the mysterious seal in her hand. The profound formation surrounding the Flower Sect lifted a corner, and several people flew into it.
Inside the Flower Sect, a woman picking flowers felt a faint breeze. She looked up and saw Ye Qingyun and her group flying right overhead.
"Hey, it's a man!"
The flower-picking woman's eyes lit up, and she pointed at Han Feng in the flying team.
"Where?"
"Where is he?"
Hearing this, the companions beside the flower-picking woman gathered around, stood in an open field of vision, and looked up at Han Feng and the others who had already gone far.
"Is that man good-looking?"
"Definitely good-looking; I can tell just by looking at his back."
The flower-picking woman said.
"Xiao Yu is really amazing; you've seen countless men."
"Where? I've only seen four or five."
The woman named Xiao Yu instantly blushed.
The cultivators in the Flower Sect were all women; men were extremely rare.
Although the Flower Sect did not prohibit female disciples from pairing up with others, the requirements for cultivation were very strict.
Unless one achieved success in cultivation and passed the test of the sect, one was not allowed to look for a partner in the Flower Sect.
Some Flower Sect disciples with poor cultivation achievements could only envy when they saw excellent disciples in the sect bringing their partners back to the sect.
Flower Sect Main Hall.
Han Feng and the others arrived here.
Hua Yu had received the news early and was waiting for them in the main hall in advance.
"Ye Qingyun greets the Sect Leader."
"No need for formalities."
Hua Yu reached out to help Ye Qingyun up, looked her over for a moment, and said with a smile: "After going out for a few years, you've become much more capable."
"Aunt Hua."
Han Feng stepped forward and bowed.
"Feng'er, I heard from Yao Chen that you have broken through to Dou Saint?"
Hua Yu had a smile on her face, and there was a bit of curiosity in her eyes.
"Yes."
Han Feng nodded frankly.
"The younger generation is formidable."
Hua Yu couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Dou Venerate and Dou Saint, a difference of one word, stopped countless heroes.
No matter how big a name those Venerates made on the Dou Qi Continent, in front of the two words "Dou Saint", they were still as small as ants.
Over the years, as Yao Chen exposed his identity as Medicine Saint, the Falling Star Pavilion became a hot cake. Many powerful rogue cultivators in the Central Plains visited admiringly.
Among them, there were some veteran Dou Venerates willing to join the Falling Star Pavilion, just hoping to have more interactions with Yao Chen.
"Has Aunt Hua seen Teacher?"
Han Feng asked.
Hua Yu nodded.
"I've seen him. He is still the same as before."
Handsome, dashing, but unfortunately still had no idea of becoming a Dao companion with her.
Hua Yu was now relieved.
Falling flowers are intentional, but flowing water is ruthless.
No matter how much expectation, it is all in vain.
However, Hua Yu was genuinely happy for Yao Chen's resurrection.
Seeing that white-haired figure as dashing as before, joy arose in her heart.
Truly liking someone doesn't necessarily mean possessing them; blessing them silently is also a kind of beauty.
Light flowed in Han Feng's eyes, seeming to see the emotions hidden in the bottom of Hua Yu's heart from her eyes.
"Aunt Hua, your realm seems to have improved compared to the last time we met?"
Han Feng changed the subject.
Hua Yu nodded with a smile: "Thanks to the Nine Element Spiritual Water you gave me, allowing me to find the path to advance to Half-Saint."
Originally, Hua Yu had been eroded by evil Qi for many years, and her body's vitality had entered its twilight years. It was very difficult to advance to Half-Saint.
But the Nine Element Spiritual Water was a spiritual object of the ocean. It not only repaired Hua Yu's damaged body but also guided her on the path of the Law of Water.
For Hua Yu, the increase in energy was not what she needed most. The reshaping of the source and the guidance of direction were the keys to her promotion.
"I came this time mainly to see Aunt Hua. Seeing that you are well, I am relieved."
Han Feng said.
Hua Yu pursed her lips and smiled lightly.
"Feng'er, your mouth is completely different from your teacher's. One doesn't understand romance, the other is glib."
Hearing this, Han Feng was slightly embarrassed.
Previously, to gain Hua Yu's trust, he did deceive her, fabricating lies that Yao Chen often spoke well of her.
As a result, after the two actually met, the clumsy lies collapsed on their own.
"Alright, I am very happy that you came to see me."
Hua Yu stepped forward, reached out, and gently stroked Han Feng's face.
"I know what you are going to do, and I know your determination, but promise me, don't put yourself in danger."
Hua Yu was not as tall as Han Feng, so she could only look up at him at this moment.
Looking at Hua Yu's benevolent and compassionate eyes, Han Feng's body froze, and his breathing paused slightly.
"I know, Aunt Hua. You also take care of yourself."
Han Feng gently held Hua Yu's hand.
Between the two, the connection started because of Yao Chen, but after experiencing so many things in between, it seems that Teacher is no longer needed as a bridge now.
Every time Han Feng came to the Flower Sect, he was very respectful to Hua Yu. This emotion and attitude did not have much to do with Yao Chen, but came from Han Feng himself, from his previous life, his gratitude and guilt towards this woman.
In Hua Yu's eyes, Han Feng first removed the evil Qi for her, saving her life when she was about to die, and later sent the Nine Element Spiritual Water to help her continue her Dao path, giving her hope of advancing to Half-Saint.
How could she not feel the sincere feelings in this?
Even without the relationship with Yao Chen, Hua Yu had already regarded Han Feng as her closest junior in her heart.
"Alright, it's rare for you to visit the Flower Sect. Stay here for a night today."
Hua Yu said: "No matter how busy you are, you have to spare some time."
She glanced at Han Feng, seeming as if this sentence was specifically said to him.
Han Feng smiled helplessly, "I'll listen to Aunt Hua for everything."
Hua Yu nodded with satisfaction, then said to Ye Qingyun: "Qingyun, go see Elder Qing. She must be very happy to know you are back."
"Yes."
Ye Qingyun bowed slightly, looked at Han Feng again, and only turned to walk out after seeing him nod to her with a smile.
"Feng'er, Qingyun is truly loyal to you."
Hua Yu said with a smile.
As the most potential candidate for cultivation in the Flower Sect now, Ye Qingyun not only has an extraordinary status but also receives the pouring of many resources from the Flower Sect.
If she were so respectful to others, Hua Yu, as the Sect Leader, would definitely not be pleased, but if this person is Han Feng, then it is a different matter.
Hua Yu doesn't mind leaving the position of Sect Leader to Ye Qingyun, and then letting the focus of the Flower Sect tilt towards Han Feng.
"Qingyun has been like this since she followed me."
Han Feng said.
"The trust she has in me, I will give back to her equally."
From a small maid back then to today, Ye Qingyun has become an important figure around Han Feng.
If asked who Han Feng can trust now, Ye Qingyun would undoubtedly be among them.
"You don't know, in order to prepare a perfect body shaping opportunity for Qingyun, Elder Qing rarely left the Flower Sect and went to various places in the Central Plains to collect precious medicines."
"In the entire Flower Sect, she is the only person who can make Elder Qing take such pains."
On the entire Dou Qi Continent, it is not that there isn't a second Green Wood Immortal Body, but the only one who had the fortune to come to the Flower Sect, showed valuable qualities, and caught Elder Qing's eye is Ye Qingyun.
Han Feng looked in the direction Ye Qingyun left with a smile.
"I wonder if I can meet this Elder Qing this time. I also want to thank her in person."
"Of course you can. Later, after Qingyun finishes her visit, I will take you there."
Although Han Feng is a junior in age, on the path of cultivation, he is a genuine senior expert.
If Hua Yu and Han Feng didn't know each other, meeting a Dou Saint would require a grand salute.
At this time, Hua Yu looked at Qing Lin and Lin Xian'er. She had met Lin Xian'er last time, but it was her first time seeing Qing Lin.
"Jade Snake Three-Flower Pupils, truly worthy of its reputation."
Qing Lin's current cultivation is almost catching up with her mother. Such a powerful physique always has unique aspects.
It was also Qing Lin's first time meeting Hua Yu, and she was somewhat nervous.
However, under Hua Yu's friendly care, she gradually let down her guard.
"Good child."
Hua Yu patted Qing Lin's head and said with a smile.
Under Ye Qingyun's teaching by precept and example, Qing Lin's growth path did not go astray. Anyone who sees her will think she is a lovable girl.
An hour later, Ye Qingyun returned to the Flower Sect Main Hall.
"Master, Teacher said she wants to see you."
"What a coincidence, I also want to see her."
Han Feng laughed.
"Qingyun, did Elder Qing say anything?"
Hua Yu asked at this time.
"Teacher said she wants to give some spiritual medicines to Master and asked me to go directly to the back mountain secret realm later."
Hearing this, Hua Yu laughed: "Feng'er, although my Flower Sect is inferior to you, a Dou Saint, in strength, the variety and age of precious medicines in the back mountain secret realm will definitely surprise you."
A large part of the Flower Sect's foundation is reflected in this back mountain secret realm.
Han Feng smiled: "Then I'll wait and see."
As a Rank 9 Alchemist, he is very interested in high-level spiritual medicines.
After all, medicinal ingredients capable of refining Rank 9 pills are incredibly rare. If he can find them in the Flower Sect, it can save a lot of effort.
Hua Yu looked back at Qing Lin and Lin Xian'er and said: "Xian'er, Qing Lin, you come too."
So, the whole group followed Hua Yu and Ye Qingyun's footsteps to the back mountain secret realm of the Flower Sect.
Several people came to a hidden spatial door. Hua Yu raised her hand to form a seal. In the next moment, the spatial door opened.
Rich spiritual energy rushed over.
Taking the first breath made people feel rejuvenated.
"Worthy of being the Flower Sect. With this aura, there are indeed Rank 9 precious medicines in the secret realm."
Han Feng exclaimed in his heart.
The secret realm was very large. The group advanced at full speed and flew for about a quarter of an hour before arriving at an open space.
On the open space, there was a wooden house. A woman with green long hair similar to Ye Qingyun's was fertilizing and watering the newly grown plants in the field in front of the wooden house.
"Feng'er, that is Elder Qing."
Hua Yu guided.
After speaking, she walked up quickly and bowed to Elder Qing.
"Hua Yu greets the Supreme Elder."
Elder Qing turned slowly, nodded slightly after seeing Hua Yu, and then stopped her gaze on Han Feng.
After observing for a moment, Elder Qing put down the watering can in her hand and bowed solemnly to Han Feng.
"I heard from others before that you have become a Dou Saint. This old woman didn't believe it at first. Seeing you today, I realize there are people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens."
Such a young Dou Saint powerhouse must be extremely rare even in the eight ancient clans, right?
Not to mention, this is a Dou Saint outside the eight clans. Growing from an ordinary person to the current level can definitely be called a legend.
"Elder Qing is overpraising."
Han Feng returned the bow.
"That old fellow Yao Chen is truly fortunate to be able to cultivate a disciple like you."
Elder Qing said so.
Han Feng had a smile on his face and found it inconvenient to comment.
Elder Qing and Yao Chen also had some unusual relationship, but compared to Hua Yu, Elder Qing seemed much more decisive.
If you don't want to accept me, then I'll live my own life. Who says one must have a Dao companion?
Cultivating alone, haven't I also become a Half-Saint?
"Mr. Han Feng, what do you think of my Flower Sect's back mountain secret realm?"
Elder Qing asked.
"Very good. The spiritual opportunity is rich, not inferior to first-class paradises."
Han Feng nodded.
Elder Qing smiled gently: "Mr. Han Feng flatters us. This place still has some gap compared to first-class paradises."
First-class paradises are at the level of the Nine Serene Yellow Spring. Although the Flower Sect has a deep foundation, it has never produced a true Dou Saint after all.
"Mr. Han Feng is Yao Chen's disciple; presumably, your alchemy skills are not weak either, right?"
"Passable."
Han Feng said modestly.
"Then Mr. Han Feng, take a look. Whatever precious medicines in this secret realm you can use, as long as they catch your eye, feel free to take them."
"This... wouldn't be very good, right?"
Han Feng hesitated.
"Could it be that Mr. Han Feng doesn't look favorably upon the medicinal ingredients cultivated by my Flower Sect?"
"Not at all. It's just that Elder Qing is so generous, which makes me feel somewhat overwhelmed by the favor."
Elder Qing nodded: "I was impatient. Actually, I have something to ask of Mr. Han Feng."
"Please speak."
"As you can see, I am only a spirit body now."
"What?!"
Before Han Feng could speak, Hua Yu and Ye Qingyun exclaimed.
Ye Qingyun's cultivation couldn't see her teacher's situation at all. Although Hua Yu was at the peak of Dou Venerate, she still lacked some skill to see through the clone of the Green Wood Immortal Body.
"The spirit body clone condensed by the Green Wood Immortal Body is enough to pass for genuine."
Han Feng said: "However, since Elder Qing's clone is stable now, it means the main body is fine."
Elder Qing nodded.
"The main body is indeed fine, but it is trapped in a strange bewildering formation. If I hadn't used the Wood Spirit to condense a clone in advance, I'm afraid I couldn't even send a message out."
"Teacher, where... where did you encounter danger?"
Ye Qingyun asked anxiously.
She knew that her teacher wouldn't leave the sect easily. This time she went out mainly to find precious medicines for her promotion, but unexpectedly such a mishap occurred.
"The Illusionary Forest in the Western Region of the Central Plains. I clearly explored it many times before and was safe and sound, but I didn't expect to encounter a bewildering formation that even I find difficult to solve this time."
Elder Qing looked at Han Feng.
"After knowing this news, my sister has already gone to the Illusionary Forest to solve the formation problem, but there has been no news for several days. I'm afraid she also..."
"Even Elder Hua also..."
Hua Yu's expression changed greatly.
She didn't expect that the two strongest combat forces of the Flower Sect would have accidents one after another, and she, the Sect Leader, only knew about it now.
"Hua Yu, telling you this matter would only add to your troubles. Although the secret realm is strange, the main body is not in danger of life, just temporarily unable to find the way out."
Elder Qing shook her head: "I have already dragged my sister down. If you also fall into the bewildering formation, the Flower Sect will be truly in danger."
Han Feng spoke at this time: "Ordinary bewildering formations have formation eyes. To walk out of the formation, either remove the formation eye and the bewildering formation will break itself, or wait for the energy of the bewildering formation itself to run out. When the time and place change, the bewildering formation will also be lifted. But with the special environment of the Illusionary Forest, I'm afraid it won't change for several years."
"I'll go take a look."