Amidst the swirling gray air currents, a colossal griffin appeared and disappeared, swiftly weaving through the air.
On the griffin's back sat not only Lin Feng and his companions, but also Elder Poison Flame, who was now standing atop this powerful magical beast for the first time.
Elder Poison Flame's face was filled with emotion. As expected of a sixth-grade alchemy master, even his mount had reached the level of a fifth-tier magical beast, its aura no less imposing than his own.
Indeed, after many years, thanks to Lin Feng's tireless use of pills, Xuanwu had also reached the fifth tier. Of course, limited by its bloodline, further progress after reaching the fifth tier was extremely difficult for Xuanwu.
After this, Lin Feng prepared to release it. Having already reached the mid-tier Dou Huang level, there were no more opportunities for rapid advancement in the Northwest. In a year or two at most, after striving to reach the peak of Dou Huang or even Dou Zong, he would head to the Central Continent. The fifth-tier Xuanwu was truly of no help to him.
He might even need to spare some attention to protect her. Suddenly, a giant city flashed through his mind. "Perhaps, Beast Lord City would be the best choice for Xuanwu!"
As Lin Feng pondered Xuanwu's future, a massive mountain range appeared before him and his companions at Xuanwu's incredible speed.
Indeed, the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Poison Cave was located in this Ten Thousand Poison Mountains, not in the capital of the Chuyun Empire. According to Du Yan, this was because the major powers of the empire had a tacit understanding that the headquarters of the forces belonging to Dou Huang powerhouses would not be located in the same place.
Lin Feng wasn't surprised to hear this. Perhaps it was because he had cultivated poison techniques for many years without any way to control them, making it difficult for him to become extreme. Even Little Fairy Doctor, after her poison body erupted in the original story, became the infamous Heavenly Poison Woman.
Of course, with Lin Feng's help, Little Fairy Doctor no longer had to worry about her poison body going out of control, and thus maintained her original tranquility.
"Howl!"
Suddenly, Xuanwu, which was flying, slowed down, let out a roar, and then slowly descended.
"Tap tap tap"
Not long after Lin Feng landed, several rapid footsteps sounded beside his ears, followed by several old men appearing before him.
"Hahaha, I am Wan Du, also known as the Poison Emperor. This must be Master Lin Feng, I've long admired your name!"
Before Du Yan could introduce him, the leading old man laughed loudly and introduced himself. Following him, several other old men exuding the aura of Dou Wang also spoke up.
"Hahaha, Poison Emperor, you're too kind." Lin Feng was somewhat surprised by the Poison Emperor's enthusiasm, as Xiao Liu had told him that the Poison Emperor was extremely fond of quiet. This was Lin Feng's habit of being low-key; he hadn't realized the influence of a sixth-grade master, especially in a region like the Chu Yun Empire where poison was revered.
Alchemy masters were scarce, and there wasn't a single alchemist of Lin Feng's caliber. It could be said that if Lin Feng wanted to use pills to recruit the Poison Emperor, he wouldn't mind going to a rave every day, let alone disliking noise.
"I wonder if the Poison Emperor has prepared any poison-attribute spiritual items? As for the pills to be exchanged, as long as they are within the sixth rank, I am quite confident."
Lin Feng said, a hint of confidence in his tone. Half a year had passed since he refined the Breakthrough Pill, and his alchemy skills had improved significantly. If it weren't for the fact that the Jia Ma Empire couldn't gather enough herbs for a single seventh-rank pill, he might have actually wanted to start refining some.
Thinking of this, he felt that the six cauldrons that had accompanied him for many years were somewhat inadequate. If he had a Heavenly Ranking Cauldron, even up to the ninth rank, he wouldn't have to worry about cauldrons at all.
If he wanted to refine seventh-rank pills, he would probably need to condense the cauldron himself using his battle qi.
"Hahaha, Elder Poison Flame has already clearly described what Master Lin Feng needs in his letter. Master Lin Feng, please come with me. This time, I will surely satisfy you."
The Poison Emperor stroked his beard, a smile playing on his lips. His Ten Thousand Poison Mountains were abundant in poisons, if not more. "It seems I'll be reaping some high-grade pills this time,"
he thought, his heart pounding with excitement at the thought of Lin Feng's claim that he could obtain any pills up to the sixth rank. "If I could acquire a Royal-grade pill, my cultivation, which has stagnated for so many years, might even be able to break through again. Then, I might have a much better chance of subduing that spiritual object."
Lin Feng and the others walked slowly through the Ten Thousand Poison Mountains with the Poison Emperor and his companions. The headquarters of the Ten Thousand Poison Cave was quite different from its branches, its architecture being rather unusual.
According to the Poison Emperor, this was to avoid disturbing the natural growth habits of the poisonous creatures.
The group walked along the mountain's boardwalks, occasionally encountering some powerful spider-like demonic beasts, but upon seeing the Poison Emperor, they neither attacked nor distanced themselves, as if they didn't exist.
"Hahaha, Master Lin Feng, do you find this strange?" The Poison Emperor seemed extremely proud of this, laughing heartily and stroking his beard.
"This is because I have signed a contract with the king of demonic beasts in the Ten Thousand Poison Mountains—the Spider King—forming a defensive alliance. We share the spiritual creatures of this mountain range; we only need to work together to defend against intruders."
Hearing the Spider King's explanation, Lin Feng couldn't help but marvel at how extraordinary the Spider King truly was.
"As for the rumors circulating outside, I dislike noise. It's just hearsay. That Battle King actually killed the Spider King's direct descendant, which enraged me, leading me to kill him."
The group chatted amiably, and soon arrived before a massive spider-shaped structure.
"Master Lin Feng, please!"
The view shifted from bright to dark in an instant, then brightened again after turning several corners. Then, one after another, poisonous spiritual creatures emanating a wondrous aura appeared before them. While
Lin Feng and the others remained silent upon seeing these rare creatures, Little Fairy Doctor beside them became quite excited.
"Hahaha, how about it, Master Lin Feng? What do you think of the collection in my Ten Thousand Poisons Cave? As long as Master Lin Feng has enough pills, you can take all the poison-attribute spiritual items here."
The Poison Emperor waved his hand, completely unconcerned about the spiritual items before him. Having possessed the entire Ten Thousand Poisons Mountain Range, he could always get more poisonous items, but a sixth-grade master might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"I wonder if the Poison Emperor could sell some poison-attribute secret techniques? I can exchange them for pills, even royal-grade pills, or even sect-breaking pills. Of course, the Poison Emperor will need to provide the medicinal materials for such pills."
Lin Feng looked at the medicinal materials before him, but instead of moving, he asked. Since this branch of the Ten Thousand Poisons Cave sold some poison-attribute secret techniques, the headquarters must be even more advanced.
Moreover, some sect secret techniques that were normally untradeable could be discussed under his pill offensive.
"Well, Master Lin Feng, please wait here for a moment while we discuss this."
(End of Chapter)