In the vast, boundless sky, a colossal figure could be seen soaring through the air. However, before you could get a closer look, the figure had already vanished like a black lightning bolt, tearing through the azure sky.
"Everyone, we're almost at our destination!"
Anyone present would surely notice the numerous figures atop the powerful, proud griffin. Of course, if they sensed the aura emanating from these figures, they wouldn't be surprised that the griffin tolerated people standing on its back.
At this moment, the only young figure among the many white-bearded old men gazed at the faintly visible golden light in the distance, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
After flying for some time, Lin Feng and his group stopped at a small border town and then walked into the city. Given their group's composition and Lin Feng's connections with many powerful forces in the capital, they didn't actually need to be so discreet, but Lin Feng understood the principle of secrecy.
The group walked through the city, seemingly oblivious to the desert's unique scenery—hot women—whether it was Lin Feng or the well-traveled old men with white beards.
Before long, they arrived at an old shop. Standing before it, Lin Feng sighed slightly.
"I didn't expect the Ice Emperor and the Mittel family to choose such a low profile. If it weren't for their prior knowledge of the Ice Emperor and the Mittel family's hope to break the Ice Emperor's seal through Lin Feng's powerful alchemy skills, no one would have discovered that the renowned Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, one of the ten strongest figures of the Gama Empire, was actually relegated to this corner of the empire, working as a map-selling old man."
After a brief sigh, Lin Feng and his companions stepped inside, immediately seeing a woman in red bustling about. An ordinary person would likely perceive her as a docile woman, but Hu Qian, with his unusually bold granddaughter, saw only her fiery nature.
"Sir, you have a big customer at your doorstep!"
As the woman was about to approach to inquire, Lin Feng ignored her and walked straight to the old man who had been feigning sleep, speaking in an inexplicable tone.
"Hmm!" Startled awake by Lin Feng's words, the old man, who had been somewhat impatient, was about to give him an impatient look when his pupils suddenly contracted. Sensing the fleeting aura deliberately released by Lin Feng, and looking at the group of white-haired old men not far away, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
"Sir, take whatever you want, don't mind this old man."
Even the Ice Emperor, who had fought in peak matches for years, had to lower his voice during his weakened state, and thinking of this, he couldn't help but grit his teeth. Only after seeing Lin Feng actually start walking around the store did he breathe a slight sigh of relief, "Judging from his appearance, he shouldn't be here to cause trouble."
However, when Lin Feng walked to a fragment of a map, Hai Bodong's aged face tightened. As expected, Lin Feng picked up the fragment of the map.
"Old sir, I'll take this fragment of the map!"
Hai Bodong paused for a moment, then forced a smile. His aged face and stiff smile sent chills down Lin Feng's spine.
"This fragment of the map should have another half, right? Old sir, please bring it out as well!"
Hearing Lin Feng's words, Hai Bodong felt extremely aggrieved, standing there struggling. Back then, he was one of the top ten experts in the Jia Ma Empire, ranking at the top of the empire. Even Yun Shan had to treat him with respect. He had never felt so humiliated before.
"Elder Hai, I am Lin Feng!"
Just then, a voice transmission came from beside him, causing his expression to change drastically. He stared intently at the young man in front of him, and after seeing him nod slightly, his expression became somewhat excited.
He then took out a set of scrolls from his storage ring and tossed it to the red-clad woman who had been watching the scene closely, his indifferent voice rang out.
"Take this cultivation technique and leave. I know exactly what your cunning father is up to. Don't come here again."
Then, ignoring his slightly red eyes and biting lip, he pulled Lin Feng towards an inner courtyard.
"Master Lin Feng, I've been waiting for you!"
Knowing Lin Feng's identity, Hai Bodong deliberately ignored his previous rudeness. What a joke! If he could regain his strength and leave this godforsaken place, he'd be willing to come back ten times over.
"I understand Elder Hai's thoughts. As long as Elder Hai hands over the remaining fragment of the map, I'll do you a favor." Lin Feng, seeing Hai Bodong's expectant expression, waved his hand. "I have made some achievements in the research of sealing techniques."
Seeing Lin Feng's confident demeanor, Hai Bodong was greatly encouraged, his expression becoming very excited.
"Since Master Lin Feng is so confident, it's fine to hand over the fragment of the map now." He then handed over the half-fragment he had hidden.
Looking at the ancient fragment in his hand, which seemed about to shatter with a slight squeeze, he realized he had so easily obtained this top-tier treasure of the continent. Thinking of Xiao Yan's exhausting journey and the chase deep in the desert, he couldn't help but smile slightly.
"Indeed, my character far surpasses Xiao Yan's!"
After storing the fragmented map in his storage ring, Lin Feng turned to Hai Bodong and formally said,
"Since Elder Hai is so agreeable, let's seize the day. Does Elder Hai have a secret chamber? Let's go and lift this seal now, so I can witness the power of the Empire's Ten Greatest Experts."
"Hahaha, Master Lin Feng is indeed as agreeable as Teng Shan said. Of course, I have a secret chamber. Please follow me."
After turning several corners, the two arrived at a stone door. Hai Bodong stepped forward and pressed a switch. The heavy stone door immediately rose, and before Hai Bodong could introduce anything, a wave of icy cold air rushed towards them. Of course, in front of Lin Feng's physique, which was comparable to a mid-level fifth-tier magical beast, this cold air was just like a cool breeze in summer, perfectly adequate.
"As expected of the Empire's top experts, you are truly generous, actually carving out such a huge ice chamber deep in the desert."
Facing this huge ice chamber, which was several hundred square meters in diameter, Lin Feng was also somewhat surprised. This old fellow, even after being suppressed to the Dou Ling level, was still able to carve out such a place in the desert; he certainly has some skills.
"Haha, Master Lin Feng, you flatter me. My meager skills are nothing compared
to those of a genius like Master Lin Feng." Hai Bodong was clearly very pleased with the praise from such a prodigy as Lin Feng. Moreover, "That fleeting aura just now actually reached the peak of the Dou Wang level. Not only in alchemy, but in Dou Qi cultivation, this guy is a monster!"
After exchanging pleasantries, the two sat down on the ice jade bed.
Under Lin Feng's instructions, Hai Bodong relaxed his mind so that Lin Feng could examine the seal within his body.
Lin Feng channeled his consciousness into Hai Bodong's body, probing step by step along the withered old form. When he reached the dantian,
a cold and evil aura suddenly appeared in Lin Feng's senses. Then, a small, colorful snake suddenly opened its eyes and hissed at Lin Feng.
"Found you!"
(End of Chapter)