Beneath the Tagor Desert, in the magma layer, Xiao Yan stared grimly at the two-headed fire spirit snake lying dead for some time. Without Qing Lin's help, the master and disciple ultimately chose to kill it as quickly as possible.
After Yao Chen expended his soul power to kill it, the two searched deep within the magma and finally discovered the root where Lin Feng had taken the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame and the lotus seat, leaving only the root.
At this moment, recalling the root that continuously absorbed the energy of heaven and earth, attempting to recreate an Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame after endless ages, they fell into a silent slumber.
Finally, Yao Chen, who had endured many trials, spoke first.
"Little Yanzi, even without this strange fire, your master will still help you win the three-year agreement. After arriving in the capital, I will exchange many top-tier beast fires for you to provide the nutrients for the evolution of the Burning Technique, ensuring that the technique won't become your weakness."
"Master," Xiao Yan, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke, gently raising his head to reveal a resolute face. "Although strange fires are rare in this world, they do exist. We will obtain them sooner or later."
With a slight smile, Xiao Yan continued, "I have always remembered your help along the way. If it weren't for you, even without those three years of accumulation, I would only be a Dou Shi at most now."
"Even more so, my proud personality might have ruined me one day."
"And now, I have also reached the Dou Shi realm, with rich combat experience, not to mention, I have also become a noble alchemist. I am truly grateful for all of this."
"Little Yanzi!"
Looking at his disciple's handsome face filled with gratitude, Yao Chen's lips twitched slightly, his heart overflowing with emotion.
"This time, I've finally found the right disciple! Han Feng, you rebellious disciple, my disciple will seek revenge!"
"Lin Feng, is it? Come here. To thank you for your help to Zi Yan over the years, I've decided to give you some benefits."
Just as Lin Feng was still healing with his eyes closed, a majestic voice rang in his mind. Slowly opening his eyes, he saw the old Dragon Emperor staring at him not far away, but Zi Yan was nowhere to be seen; only a purple-gold energy cocoon floated nearby.
"No need to worry about Zi Yan. She is receiving my inheritance. After she emerges from seclusion, she will be at least at the Dou Zong level. If it weren't for her foundation, I could have used the same bloodline inheritance technique to help her reach the Dou Zun level in one fell swoop."
Zhu Kun looked at the human cub not far away, a hint of appreciation in his eyes. After all his efforts, his beloved daughter's attitude towards him had finally improved slightly, and she had called him "old man"—a huge improvement indeed.
This change in his daughter's opinion was only due to his slight expression of admiration for Lin Feng. Thinking of this, Zhu Kun's fists itched. This old man, experienced and shrewd, had already noticed a hint of something more between his daughter and this boy.
If he weren't afraid of shattering their recently improved relationship, he would have crushed the boy with a single punch. After calming down for a long time, he spoke kindly to Lin Feng, who was healing with his eyes closed, and began to observe him more closely.
"This boy is quite good in the Northwest. Judging from his current progress, he has a chance to reach the Half-Saint level in the future. And if he can receive my guidance, he has a chance to reach the Low-Level Dou Sheng level."
Having lowered his standards, Zhu Kun's expression softened as he looked at Lin Feng. He recalled his beloved daughter's words about Lin Feng's exceptional talent in alchemy, having reached the peak of the sixth rank even in the unteachable Northwest, and currently working on breaking through to the seventh rank.
"Hmm, not bad, not bad. With the support of the Dragon Clan, her cultivation only needs to reach the low-level Dou Sheng realm. The most important thing is her alchemy skills. We'll have the Dou Sheng elders of Dragon Island arrange for her to study at the Pill Tower. In the future, she'll be at least a peak eighth-rank alchemist. Although that's dispensable for top-tier experts, it's still somewhat worthy of my daughter."
As for himself, alas, years ago, in a moment of impulsiveness, he fell into the trap of that old man, Tuoshe Ancient Emperor, and was trapped here, perhaps never to escape.
Zhu Kun revealed the reason for his predicament to Lin Feng, and then explained that he would give him a Dragon Seal, which would allow the Dragon Clan elders to arrange for him to study at the Pill Tower. At this time, Zhu Kun was unaware that Dragon Island, due to his disappearance for many years, had already split into four parts.
Furthermore, if Zi Yan were to return, her life would be in danger. Of course, Lin Feng wouldn't reveal any of this, because having lived in the Northwest Continent his entire life, he had never even heard of the name "Ancient Void Dragon."
If he aroused the suspicion of the Old Dragon Emperor, who knew if he possessed a secret method to force a confession? Even if it angered Zi Yan, over the long years, the bonds of blood would eventually fade, but wouldn't all the harm Lin Feng had suffered have been for nothing?
"Lin Feng, Zi Yan has already explained everything to me. I never expected you to have such an opportunity, to actually obtain such a top-tier cultivation technique as the 'True Dragon Body Forging Technique'."
At this point, Zhu Kun's eyes revealed a hint of shock. "In my opinion, this technique is very likely from a higher-level world on the Dou Qi Continent; it's definitely not an ordinary technique."
"You must know, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan has a long history. In ancient times, there were more than one Dou Di. Unfortunately, due to certain reasons, the Dou Qi Continent lost some resources, resulting in no one being able to advance to Dou Di now. This is also why I was deceived and trapped here."
Perhaps Zi Yan's arrival somewhat alleviated the old Dragon Emperor's violent temper accumulated over the years; otherwise, he would surely be roaring to the heavens, cursing the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor to a terrible death.
"The Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void is indeed the most profound clan on the Dou Qi Continent. You must know, judging from their performance in the original story, even Xiao Xuan only had a vague idea, and the Yellow Spring Demon Saint and the Pure Lotus Demon Saint were even inferior."
Lin Feng thought to himself, but his face showed a shocked expression.
"Lin Feng, you and Zi Yan must cultivate this technique diligently. Of course, what I just said about giving you some opportunities is not just empty talk. Besides the Dragon Seal representing me, I will also bestow upon you three drops of essence blood."
Zhu Kun said, slightly opening his palm, revealing three purple-gold drops of blood. Feeling the immense energy, Lin Feng was secretly shocked. If its power hadn't been sealed by the Old Dragon Emperor, these three drops of essence blood might even have been enough to kill a Dou Sheng.
"Lin Feng, you can take one of these three drops of essence blood for cultivation, and the other two can protect you and Zi Yan in critical moments. Even a single drop of my essence blood is enough to kill a Dou Sheng below the fourth star level!"
Zhu Kun said, his slightly pale face revealing a hint of pride, truly worthy of being one of the strongest experts on the Dou Qi Continent.
(End of Chapter)