At the foot of the Monster Mountain Range, the leaders of many powerful forces in the Jia Ma Empire and numerous Dou Wang and Dou Huang of the Snake-People Clan met here.
The two sides were having a pleasant conversation, and the Snake-People were somewhat surprised, gazing at the towering city at the foot of the mountain with excited expressions.
Rewinding to the day of the desert negotiations, after Jia Xingtian finished negotiating with the Snake-People, Lin Feng pulled Jia Xingtian aside and whispered to him.
"Elder Jia, could you do me a favor?"
"Master Lin Feng is my great benefactor. If it weren't for Master Lin Feng, with Queen Medusa's talent, she would have advanced to the Dou Zong realm sooner or later, and the Jia Ma Empire might have been in danger of destruction."
Jia Xingtian felt a sense of relief at the thought; it wasn't impossible. He was now old and frail, with no hope of breaking through to Dou Zong, and after his death, even the royal family might not be able to maintain its current status.
Lin Feng not only healed the guardian beast, but also gave him hope of advancing to the Dou Zong realm. How could he not be grateful?
"Master Lin Feng, if there's anything I can do for you, just say the word. As long as it's within my or the royal family's power, I will do my best to satisfy you."
Seeing Jia Xingtian's arrogant demeanor, Lin Feng didn't keep him in suspense and directly stated his plans.
"The Snake-People have relocated to the foot of the Monster Mountain Range, and their numbers are numerous. In the short term, they will only be able to build temporary shelters." Lin Feng paused. "If Elder Jia is able, you could build a city for the Snake-People to live in. This would not only earn you their friendship, but I could also personally sponsor a Dou Huang Pill. However, Elder Jia will have to provide the medicinal materials himself."
Hearing Lin Feng's words, Jia Xingtian gave Lin Feng a strange look, then thought of Queen Medusa's infamous reputation. "Indeed, a young man indeed! I, too, was just as dashing in my youth!"
"Master Lin Feng's request is nothing, I agree. Within the next half month, I will certainly appoint the empire's most elite architects and personally supervise the project. I will ensure Master Lin Feng doesn't lose face."
Jia Xingtian waved his hand, his expression greatly pleasing to Lin Feng.
"Fellow Snake-People, take a look at this city. This was built specifically for the Snake-People at Master Lin Feng's invitation. From now on, you can live here in peace."
Jia Xingtian, now understanding certain principles, specifically pointed out that the city was commissioned by Lin Feng.
The many Snake-People, who were excitedly looking at the magnificent city, cheered loudly upon hearing Jia Xingtian's words.
"Long live Master Lin Feng!" Cai
Lin, already somewhat surprised by the city, now understood the whole story. Even her usually cold and aloof face showed some emotion. This was her man, her pride.
After the excited Serpent People calmed down, Jia Xingtian and his entourage, along with many of the Serpent People's leaders, walked to the foot of the city walls. Before a large cauldron, their expressions solemn.
"Ancestors above, today I, Jia Xingtian, hereby declare that I have formed an alliance with the Serpent People, agreeing to mutual non-aggression and promising to help them should they face annihilation."
After Jia Xingtian finished his oath, Cai Lin, dressed in the attire of the Serpent People's queen, also came before the cauldron, her expression equally solemn.
"Ancestors above, I, the descendant of the Serpent People's queen, hereby declare that I have formed an alliance with the Jia Ma Empire, agreeing to mutual non-aggression and promising to help them should they face annihilation."
After Cai Lin finished her oath, many people from the Jia Ma Empire and the Serpent People erupted in cheers. Although everyone knew that the Serpent People and the Jia Ma Empire had been at war for many years, and the hatred was not easily forgotten,
from this day forward, there would be no more war, and even if there were occasional clashes, there would be no more major bloodshed. This was truly a cause for celebration.
After taking the oath, Jia Xingtian and the others found Lin Feng and handed over the collected medicinal herbs to him.
Seeing Cai Lin busy at work, Lin Feng didn't disturb her. With nothing else to do, he decided to refine the pills as quickly as possible so he could return to the Black Corner Region sooner.
In the dimly lit secret chamber, Lin Feng began refining pills again. Although he had already refined them once, these were still peak sixth-grade pills, so he wasn't careless.
A few days after Lin Feng entered the secret chamber to refine pills, Zi Yan, who had been playing carefree, suddenly returned from the depths of the Demonic Beast Mountain Range and approached the busy Cai Lin.
"Sister Cai Lin, where's Lin Feng?"
Zi Yan asked, looking confused, and even yawned.
"Zi Yan, what's wrong?" Seeing Zi Yan's fluctuating aura, Cai Lin was concerned. She had always been alone, but she and this little girl had become fast friends, like sisters.
"Sister Cailin, I feel like I'm about to advance to the Dou Huang realm, but I seem to lack energy. I wanted to ask Lin Feng if he has any solutions." Zi Yan said, seemingly about to fall asleep again.
Hearing Zi Yan's words, Cailin realized the importance of the matter. Breakthroughs in cultivation levels are always crucial, especially major breakthroughs like this.
If the breakthrough fails due to insufficient energy, not only is it uncertain when such an opportunity will arise again, but it could also cause serious injuries.
Thinking of this, Cailin felt a little anxious, but thanks to her years of experience, she calmed herself down and immediately said,
"Zi Yan, I'll take you to find Lin Feng right away. Before he went into seclusion to refine pills, he left me a jade slip. As long as you crush it, he'll know and you can come out of seclusion immediately."
As Cailin spoke, she took out the jade slip from her storage ring and slowly crushed it. As the jade slip shattered, a wave slowly emanated. Soon after, Lin Feng, who was refining pills in the secret chamber, seemed to sense something and paused.
"Cai Lin actually crushed the jade slip. Could something have happened?"
Thinking this, Lin Feng lost all interest in alchemy. His hand seals rapidly changed, and then he slammed his palm onto the medicine cauldron, sealing the medicinal herbs being refined inside, awaiting the next batch.
He then immediately got up to find Cai Lin.
When Lin Feng appeared in the secret chamber, two figures, one tall and one short, came into his view.
"Cai Lin, Zi Yan, what happened?" The
dazed Zi Yan, seeing Lin Feng finally appear, quickly perked up and asked.
"Lin Feng, please help me! I feel like I'm about to advance to the Dou Huang realm, but I'm still short of energy."
Hearing Zi Yan's words, Lin Feng realized the importance of the matter and immediately took out the pills he had prepared from his storage ring.
"Zi Yan, take these pills first. Hold on for a while longer, and I'll refine enough pills for your advancement right away."
(End of Chapter)