Inside the Black Emperor Pavilion's underground treasury, Lin Feng stopped before the foul-smelling desiccated corpse of a demonic beast, his eyes revealing surprise.
"As expected of the pseudo-supreme demonic beast, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, in the demonic beast world. If I didn't know the original story, I would probably think it was worthless."
Lin Feng thought to himself, not caring much. Not to mention him, even Yao Chen probably wouldn't be able to see anything wrong with it. After glancing at it for a few moments, Lin Feng signaled Elder Lin to put it away, and also took the essence blood of the other two seventh-tier demonic beasts that had preserved their essence blood.
Without lingering, he collected all the seventh-tier demonic cores and some spiritual herbs from the Black Emperor Pavilion and returned to the reception hall. As for spiritual items like the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, it was naturally stored in Mo Tianxing's storage ring, which was the safest way to preserve it.
"Sect Master Mo, let's estimate the price!"
Mo Tianxing took the storage ring handed over by Elder Lin, glanced at it briefly, and smiled. "What a steal!"
"Master Lin Feng, since that's the case, I won't be coy. Three Breakthrough Pills. Just three Breakthrough Pills, and you can take all the spiritual items inside the storage ring."
"Sect Master Mo, don't you know how difficult it is to refine Breakthrough Pills? Besides, in this Black Corner Region, how many people can refine Breakthrough Pills? Do they really offer such a low price for refining them?"
Lin Feng didn't mince words at Mo Tianxing's exorbitant demands.
"Haha," Mo Tianxing's face showed a hint of embarrassment at Lin Feng's blunt words. He knew he had been a bit greedy. "Master Lin Feng, please forgive me. How about two Breakthrough Pills and one Royal-grade Pill?"
"Very well! For the sake of the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, I'll take the loss!"
Lin Feng waved his hand, and two small jade bottles were thrown out, one containing a Breakthrough Pill and the other a Royal-grade Pill.
Carefully catching it, Mo Tianxing's face lit up with ecstasy. He opened it, examined it closely, and then put it away. Seeing this, Lin Feng didn't react much; he was focused on tangible benefits.
"Sect Master Mo, where's the Bodhi Transformation Saliva? Is the Black Emperor Pavilion trying to bully its customers?"
"Hahaha, Master Lin Feng, don't misunderstand," Mo Tianxing hurriedly produced a shimmering liquid. "Master, please look, this is the Bodhi Transformation Saliva!"
Lin Feng took it and used his battle qi to hold the saliva in the air, examining it for a moment before storing it in his storage ring. Having achieved his goal, Lin Feng exchanged a few pleasantries with Mo Tianxing before leaving without hesitation.
Seeing Lin Feng's lack of courtesy, Mo Tianxing wasn't angry. He had been in the Black Corner Region for many years and wasn't one of those young people who exploded over trivial matters; otherwise, he would have been dead long ago.
After obtaining the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, Lin Feng didn't immediately return to Canaan Academy but instead changed course, heading towards the Demon Flame Valley. As for Elder Qing, Lin Feng instructed him to lead the people of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion to Peace Town to await his return, otherwise Lin Feng would have to be distracted by caring for him during the upcoming battle.
Even at Lin Feng's speed at the Dou Zong level, flying at full speed, it took him approximately three hours to travel from the Black Emperor Pavilion to the Demon Flame Valley, demonstrating the vastness of the Black Corner Region.
Beneath the rugged terrain, a valley of indistinct depths appeared before Lin Feng. After a cursory scan of this novel landscape, surging Dou Qi appeared in his palm, then slowly spread outwards.
Having reached the Dou Zong level, Lin Feng had gained a new understanding of the Five Elements Barrier, incorporating spatial power. Not only did its coverage exceed ten thousand meters, but its concealment was also greatly enhanced. He guessed that among those of the same level, perhaps only a race like Zi Yan, with her naturally maxed-out spatial talent, could detect it.
Soon, the entire Demon Flame Valley was enveloped by the Five Elements Barrier. Seeing this, Lin Feng no longer concealed himself and appeared directly before the entrance to the Demon Flame Valley.
"Senior Earth Demon, I have a favor to ask of you today. Please come out and meet me!"
Lin Feng stood before the gates of Demon Flame Valley, glancing briefly at the guards, a few Grand Dou Masters, but showing no intention of speaking to them. He circulated his Dou Qi, sending his voice throughout the entire valley.
"Who dares to be so bold as to offend Demon Flame Valley? Don't you value your life?"
Before the figure even arrived, a powerful voice rang out. The familiar voice belonged to Fang Yan, the Grand Elder of Demon Flame Valley. On any other day, the two Grand Dou Masters guarding the gate would have already turned and bowed respectfully, but today they remained motionless, sweating profusely.
This was because Lin Feng stood in mid-air before them—the mark of a Dou Zong powerhouse.
"Is that Grand Elder Fang Yan of Demon Flame Valley ahead? I am Lin Feng, an elder from Canaan Academy. I wish to discuss something with your Valley's Earth Demon Ancestor. May I inform him?"
Seeing the group hurriedly filing out of the building, Lin Feng gave a slight bow to the elderly Dou Huang at the head of the group and slowly floated down from the sky.
Upon witnessing this scene, the elders of Demon Flame Valley's pupils constricted sharply. "It's actually a Dou Zong expert! This is bad!"
"My lord, I am Fang Yan, the Grand Elder of Demon Flame Valley. May I ask what business you have with our ancestor? Our ancestor is currently in seclusion. What are your orders, my lord? I can make the decision on your behalf."
"I've heard that your sect possesses a secret technique called the Heavenly Demon Puppet. I wish to exchange it for it. I wonder if the Grand Elder can grant my request?"
"This..."
Hearing that Lin Feng wanted to exchange for this secret technique, Fang Yan's face showed some difficulty. Normally, he could make decisions on minor matters while his ancestor was in seclusion. Now that a Dou Zong expert had come to his door, he had planned to concede some benefits and then seek revenge after his ancestor emerged from seclusion. However, Lin Feng's request for the Heavenly Demon Puppet, a secret technique that his ancestor was particularly interested in, made things somewhat difficult.
"Grand Elder, is there some unspeakable difficulty with this secret technique?"
Lin Feng, seeing Fang Yan's hesitant expression, had some guesses.
"My lord, you are unaware of this. This Heavenly Demon Puppet Secret Technique was brought back by our ancestor from some ruins. He specifically instructed us to guard it closely. Now that our ancestor is in seclusion, I have no authority to dispose of this secret technique."
"Hmm," Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then seemed to have thought of something. He took out the last remaining Breakthrough Pill from his storage ring and slowly floated it in front of Fang Yan.
"Elder Fang Yan, open it and take a look!"
"Buzz"
Fang Yan looked at the floating jade bottle in front of him, and considering that Lin Feng's Dou Zong level combat strength meant he wouldn't need to ambush him, he slowly opened it.
"Could this be...?"
Looking at the fragrant pill floating in his palm, Fang Yan was extremely shocked. This pill seemed very similar to the Breakthrough Pill that appeared in the Black Corner Region many years ago, but was seized by Mo Tianxing of the Black Emperor Pavilion.
"That's right, Elder Fang Yan, this is indeed the Breakthrough Pill! Please awaken your ancestor. I'm sure he won't refuse this deal!"
(End of Chapter)