"Mr. Lin Feng is truly admirable!"
A charming and alluring voice rang out from the side, seemingly possessing the power to ignite passion.
"And who is this?"
With a hint of doubt, Lin Feng looked at the red-clad woman who exuded captivating charm at all times.
"Hahaha, I almost forgot to introduce her," Mittel Tengshan, who was standing to the side, quickly came to his senses and introduced her.
"This is the genius manager of our Mittel family. Since you are all young, I took the liberty of bringing her here to broaden her horizons."
Saying this, he turned to the woman and said, "Ya Fei, why don't you quickly greet Mr. Lin Feng?"
"Mr. Lin Feng, at such a young age, has achieved such mastery in alchemy. It's truly an extraordinary achievement!"
After a pause, Ya Fei stepped forward, seemingly about to lean against Lin Feng, a fragrant breeze wafting over.
"This humble woman, Ya Fei, hopes that you will patronize Mittel in the future!"
Her voice carried a hint of teasing, causing Lin Feng to unconsciously swallow.
However, feeling the increasingly chilling gaze behind him, Lin Feng remained unmoved.
"Haha, thank you, Miss Ya Fei. If there's an opportunity in the future, I'd like to cooperate more with the Mittel family."
"Then Ya Fei is here," she said, gently leaning close to Lin Feng's ear, her red lips seemingly about to touch him, "thank you, Mr. Lin Feng!"
Then, her watery eyes glanced at the plain-looking Qing Lin and Little Fairy Doctor, her gaze enigmatic.
"Hahaha, as expected, you young people have plenty to talk about," Mittel Tengshan laughed, seeing Ya Fei seemingly take the initiative so easily.
"Then we won't disturb Mr. Lin Feng any longer. Ya Fei, let's go inside."
"Mr. Lin Feng, see you later!"
Watching Ya Fei's alluring figure sway as she walked away, the previously silent Qing Lin and Little Fairy Doctor could no longer contain themselves and burst into laughter.
"Brother Lin Feng, can you explain why all the guests are beautiful women?"
"Yes, yes, does everyone know that Brother Lin Feng is a lecher at heart?"
"How strange, Sister Qing Lin."
"..."
Sensing the intense jealousy between the two, Lin Feng couldn't help but tease, "What's wrong? Are you jealous?"
"Hmph, someone actually dared to say that. Just now, his eyes were practically glued to that old woman. It really made me so angry, hmph."
Seeing that Lin Feng still wouldn't admit his mistake, Qing Lin immediately put her hands on her hips, but her words were merciless. Little Fairy Doctor, standing to the side, was also indignant.
"Okay, okay, brother was wrong, brother was wrong. So after the banquet, I'll go shopping with you tomorrow? Please forgive brother!"
Knowing that the two girls weren't really angry, Lin Feng quickly offered them a way out.
"Hmph, that's more like it. Next time, I won't let you off so easily."
Seeing Lin Feng's relatively good attitude, Qing Lin also pretended to reluctantly forgive him. This was a skill she and Little Fairy Doctor had crammed on about controlling men.
Not long after, another series of footsteps sounded, and then two groups of people appeared in Lin Feng and his companions' sight.
"The Mu family patriarch, Mu Chen, has come with three sets of ingredients for refining fourth-grade pills to congratulate Mr. Lin Feng on becoming an elder of the Alchemist Guild."
"The Nalan family patriarch, Nalan Jie, has come with three sets of ingredients for refining fourth-grade pills to congratulate you. Furthermore," the announcer paused, seemingly incredulous at the upcoming gifts,
"...and, to express our appreciation for this young prodigy, we are also gifting him a Xuan-rank, high-level combat skill!"
"Boom!"
The words fell, and everyone was shocked.
"What? Did I hear that right? Xuan-rank, high-level?" A white-bearded alchemist stared in disbelief, muttering to himself.
"High-level Xuan rank, the Nalan family truly lives up to its reputation as a super family in the capital. Their eldest daughter's entry into the Yunlan Sect is a super-powerful achievement; her first move is earth-shattering." "
Shh, this is a taboo in the empire. You must know that the royal family and the Yunlan Sect are only superficially united. Nalan Jie's two-timing has severely offended the royal family. The vortex here is not something we can touch." "
Phew, thank you for the reminder, brother. I almost said something disastrous. Thank you, brother. After the banquet tonight, please allow me to treat you to a proper visit to the Yiqing Pavilion."
The bearded man who had spoken up immediately brightened up. "Not at all, not at all. However, since you are so kind, brother, I cannot refuse."
Ignoring the shocked crowd, Mu Chen and Nalan Jie had already approached Lin Feng.
"This junior thanks you both for your kindness," Lin Feng said hastily, bowing with both hands as he saw the two human-shaped gifts approaching. "This junior shamelessly accepts your generosity."
"Hahaha, nurturing the younger generation for the empire and protecting the growth of young people is what we old seniors should do."
Seeing Mu Chen, who exuded an aura of iron and blood, say such words, Lin Feng couldn't help but twitch his lips, once again marveling at the cunning of these old foxes from the capital.
"Yes, yes, young friend Lin Feng is so young to be a fourth-grade alchemist, and even holds the position of elder in the Alchemist Guild. This is not only protection, but also an investment." Stroking his beard, Nalan Jie continued,
"To support Mr. Lin Feng, I have specially brought out a high-level Xuan-rank combat technique passed down in my family for hundreds of years. I hope young friend Lin Feng will accept it."
"Hahaha, the generosity of Patriarch Nalan is truly astonishing, young man. In the future, if Patriarch Nalan needs any pills refined," Lin Feng paused, then said earnestly, "as long as the rules of alchemy are followed, within my capabilities, I will certainly refine them for Patriarch Nalan."
"Damn it, I didn't expect this old guy to be willing to pay such a price, yet he gained such a huge benefit." Seeing Lin Feng's sincerity, Mu Chen couldn't help but grit his teeth secretly.
Who would have thought that this old scoundrel Nalan Jie would be so unpredictable, offering such a generous gift when he was only a fourth-grade alchemist? Wouldn't a fifth-grade alchemist mean sacrificing the entire Nalan family?
"Hahaha, young friend Lin Feng, you may not know this, but the Nalan family's high-level Xuan-rank battle technique is nothing but a chicken rib." Unwilling to let Nalan Jie gain the favor of Lin Feng, this genius alchemist, so easily, Mu Chen interrupted.
"Oh, is there some hidden taboo?"
Seeing Lin Feng's slightly intrigued expression, Mu Chen quickly spoke up,
"The Nalan family's high-level Xuan-rank battle technique requires five people of the same level of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth battle qi to be completely in sync in order to use it."
Seeing Lin Feng's increasingly strange expression, Mu Chen assumed it was the gloom of realizing he'd been deceived, and was overjoyed, continuing,
"The Nalan family has possessed this battle technique for a hundred years, and not a single person has been able to achieve perfect sync. You can imagine how difficult this battle technique is. Young friend Lin Feng, don't be fooled by this thick-browed, big-eyed fellow."
"Mu Chen, you..." Seeing Mu Chen's reaction, Nalan Jie was furious, his battle qi surging, seemingly ready to launch a fierce attack.
"What's wrong, old man? You think I'm afraid of you? Come and fight!" Seeing Nalan Jie's furious expression after his lie was exposed, and his readiness to attack, Mu Chen didn't dare to be careless. He quickly channeled his battle qi, but his words were merciless.
"Well then, thank you, Patriarch Mu!" (