"Parted for many years, you have now become an eighth-grade alchemist."
Han Feng and Wenren Xuan walked on a bright path, chatting casually.
Wenren Xuan wasn't arrogant or complacent, and said humbly: "Just occasionally refining an eighth-grade pill with two-colored pill lightning; can't be called an eighth-grade alchemist yet."
Actually, in some remote areas, being able to refine an eighth-grade pill was already considered an eighth-grade alchemist, even if it was just a coincidence.
But obviously, Wenren Xuan had high demands on himself.
"Speaking of which, thanks to Brother Han refining that eighth-grade pill with nine-colored pill lightning last time, I got inspiration from it."
Han Feng recalled his experience of refining that Nine Turns Saint Pill. For him at that time, refining such a pill wasn't a casual act; it still took some effort.
Unexpectedly, that act allowed Wenren Xuan to observe the mystery from it and then refine an eighth-grade pill.
Thus, it could be considered a fortunate encounter.
Having snatched the Myriad Beast Flame that originally belonged to this little brother, although Han Feng didn't feel guilty, he harbored thoughts of compensation.
He patted Wenren Xuan's shoulder and said:
"Next time you are free, you can come to the Falling Star Pavilion in the Central Plains. We can discuss alchemy methods together."
"Then I will definitely go."
Wenren Xuan laughed.
The two talked for a while longer. Since it was getting late, Han Feng didn't stay long.
He took the girls and left the Wenren Mansion.
This time, Wenren Xuan's father, Wenren Jing, was still in retreat, so they didn't meet.
However, Wenren Xuan refined an eighth-grade pill and was himself a Nine-Star Dou Ancestor level great cultivator. Apart from those few Dou Venerates, he could be called a top-tier figure in the Nanli Empire.
So that old master also slowly retired, trying to hand over the family to his son.
Han Feng took the girls around the night market of Vermilion Bird City. Speaking of which, although he had been to Vermilion Bird City long ago, he hadn't properly toured the entire city.
He hadn't been to many places; instead, Mu Qingluan was more familiar with them.
Half an hour later, Han Feng and the others returned.
"Qingluan, I plan to leave the Nanli Empire tomorrow and head to the Central Plains."
"Ah? So fast."
Mu Qingluan exclaimed.
"You've been out playing long enough; time to go back to the Falling Star Pavilion to cultivate, right?"
Han Feng said.
"I'm working hard now too, okay!"
Mu Qingluan retorted.
Senior Brother spoke as if she didn't cultivate outside.
Obviously, she was also very serious. Every day after going back, she would meditate for a while before going to sleep peacefully.
"I'm too lazy to expose you."
Han Feng shook his head.
"Departing the day after tomorrow at the latest. If there are still places you want to go tomorrow, hurry up."
"But one day isn't enough to finish touring; Vermilion Bird City is too big!"
Mu Qingluan said.
She had been touring for several days, but it would take at least half a month to visit the Vermilion Bird relics carefully.
"There will be plenty of opportunities in the future; it's not like this is the only time."
Han Feng touched Mu Qingluan's head.
"Sometimes keep a sense of mystery; otherwise, you won't want to come next time."
"Alright."
Mu Qingluan nodded.
Back at the residence, everyone returned to their rooms.
In Han Feng's room, exquisite classical patterns were outlined on the bright yellow walls, and a picture of fire feathers spreading wings was carved on the ceiling. The luxurious decoration embodied the nobility of the Imperial Family everywhere.
He stood by the window, looking at the lights in the distance.
There is still one day tomorrow. Han Feng thought about whether to go out for a stroll himself.
Wonder how the Xiao family in Scarlet Feather City is doing now.
Actually, if there's a chance later, Han Feng also wants to introduce the two Xiao families to gather.
Although there has been no contact for nearly a thousand years, and both families have developed their own characteristics.
But after all, they were one family a thousand years ago, with the same bloodline inherited from ancestors flowing in their bodies.
Currently, the Xiao family in the Nanli Empire is stronger.
After all, a Dou Venerate level expert appeared, and the clansmen inherited the Xiao Clan's weapon refining skills very well.
Compared to the "mediocre" Xiao family in Wu Tan City, the comprehensive strength of the Nanli Xiao family can be called crushing.
But when Xiao Yan grows up, the Xiao family in Wu Tan City won't be much inferior.
One has the protection of older generation experts; the other has the rise of a new generation genius.
Different fates symbolize different futures.
The fragmented Xiao Clan now seems to see signs of rising again.
Han Feng never opposes others becoming stronger.
In his view, becoming stronger himself is just to prevent the tragedy that will befall in the future. The same goes for the Hun Clan and the Extraterritorial Evil Race.
But when the crisis passes, the future of the Dou Qi Continent still belongs to the majority.
He won't be a dictator trying to control the entire continent.
His desire for power is not that strong, and his nature is not accustomed to abiding by authoritarian laws.
A hundred flowers blooming on the Dou Qi Continent would be better than a single flower standing alone.
The moonlight was desolate. Han Feng thought of Sikong Chan retreating to break through to Half-Saint now, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
The cultivation of people around him is getting higher and higher, and the team standing on the united front is also growing stronger.
One day in the future, the people of this Dou Qi Continent won't need him to stop foreign enemies.
If ten thousand years ago, ancient gods descended and brought the Four Divine Beasts to help the Dou Qi Continent.
Then this time, why can't it be him descending from a different time and space to help the Dou Qi Continent turn bad luck into good fortune?
Comparing himself to figures like ancient gods sounds very bold.
Han Feng is not so fearful in his heart now. Just as Sikong Chan said, if he himself is not confident, how can he deal with the powerful Extraterritorial Evil Race in the future?
Several lights in the distance quietly dimmed. Late night arrived, and most families prepared to go to bed and rest.
However, in the deep darkness, there are always some lights burning all night long.
Early the next morning, purple qi came from the east.
A new day began again.
Han Feng took the girls for morning exercises together, breathing in the spiritual opportunity of heaven and earth.
Lin Xian'er had finally gotten the hang of it now, able to calm her mind and stop letting her thoughts run wild.
This was huge progress.
However, with the addition of Qing Lin and others, Lin Xian'er didn't feel there was anything to be proud of. After all, Qing Lin, this girl, was younger than her, but the time to get the hang of it was nearly half shorter than hers.
If she still felt complacent like this, then Lin Xian'er didn't need to sit in the position of the big sister.
Fortunately, everything has its strengths and weaknesses.
Lin Xian'er's Dou Qi cultivation had improved very quickly recently, successfully breaking through the Six-Star Dou Emperor realm.
Believe it wouldn't take long for her to break through to Dou Ancestor and carry out the last transformation stage of the Poison Pill Method.
After greeting the girls, Han Feng left Vermilion Bird City alone and headed to Scarlet Feather City.
He stepped across the space wormhole, his entire body immersing directly into the turbulent spatial storm.
Han Feng's body advanced rapidly like an energy beam in the void.
The speed of a Dou Saint was countless times faster than a Dou Venerate. The journey that used to take several days now took less than half a quarter of an hour to arrive, and this was under the condition that Han Feng didn't travel at full speed.
"Scarlet Feather City has changed a lot now."
Han Feng said softly.
The original Scarlet Feather City, although a big city, was far from being as prosperous as it is now.
The flow of people on the official road outside the city could line up to another hill.
In the villages in between, some high-rise houses were also established accordingly.
The name of the Xiao family in Scarlet Feather City attracted people from all over. Population brought consumption, thereby promoting the rapid development of various industries.
The current Xiao family is the head of the Four Great Tool Sects.
It used several years to successfully prove its strength to the weapon refiners of the entire empire.
If previously the Xiao family needed Xiao Tianbao to come forward to maintain the reputation of the head of the Tool Sects, now without this Xiao family ancestor, everyone also recognizes the status of the Xiao family as the head of the Tool Sects.
The reason is simple: the Xiao family invented a new type of weapon refining technology.
Spirit Storage Armor!
An advanced armor that does not require clumsy assembly. It adopts the principle of spirit storage, forging high-strength spirit metal into a small device.
With a special summoning technique, the armor can be summoned from the device to cover the whole body.
This kind of armor can not only improve defense but also amplify Dou Qi, thereby enhancing combat capabilities.
Compared to the Dou Qi armor condensed by cultivators using Dou Qi, this physical armor is at least five times stronger.
Of course, due to the use of spirit metal, the cost of this armor is also quite high.
The highest price was even hyped to the level of an eighth-grade pill.
You know, the strongest Spirit Storage Armor on the market now is only seventh-rank level, equivalent to Dou Ancestor level combat power.
People who buy it obviously do so not just for the armor's performance, but more to research its internal technology.
However, the technical principle of this armor comes from the hands of the Xiao family ancestor Xiao Tianbao. Before launching this armor, he made perfect anti-spying measures.
Unless it is a Quasi-Ninth Rank Weapon Refining Grandmaster who can analyze the principles step by step, even a Half-Saint shouldn't think about spying on the secrets within.
Taking a step back, even if the secrets within were discovered, it would only be a seventh-rank weapon refining item.
Truly high-level things, Xiao Tianbao wouldn't be willing to give others to use.
Joking, he is only Eighth Rank himself. Wanting to research the super armor in the clan classics, there is still a long way to go.
Han Feng strolled in the streets and didn't go to the Xiao Mansion immediately.
Weapon refining is different from alchemy. Alchemy has integrated into the lives of most cultivators. When going out, who doesn't prepare a few pills in hand?
But weapon refining can change the lives of most people while integrating into cultivators' lives.
When the Storage Ring came out, it caused a sensation in the cultivation world at that time, quickly eliminating the inconvenient storage stones.
And with the popularity of Storage Rings, more and more weapon refiners participated in it. Therefore, the production of Storage Rings increased significantly, competition became more intense, and the price of Storage Rings was quickly beaten down.
The impact brought by this update on the technical level is huge.
Han Feng himself has the Red Emperor Armor, a Ninth Rank armor, and has also set about refining a Seventh Rank top spiritual weapon—Sky Phoenix Armor.
His understanding of this is no worse than Xiao Tianbao.
Han Feng visited several shops selling Spirit Storage Armor.
These shops are all opened by the Xiao family. Inside, they sell not only complete Spirit Storage Armors but also armor parts.
For example, just arming one hand, one leg, etc., the price will be much cheaper than complete armor.
After leaving the shop, Han Feng stopped wandering and walked straight towards the direction of the Xiao Mansion.
However, when passing an intersection, Han Feng's eyes suddenly focused.
He walked silently to a nearby teahouse and sat down. After ordering a pot of tea, he silently watched a rice shop not far away.
"That rice shop is very popular."
Han Feng said to the waiter pouring tea.
The waiter smiled naturally: "Guest, that is a Spirit Rice shop. The rice inside is not affordable for ordinary people."
Spirit Rice, that is a kind of rice specially cultivated to absorb the spiritual qi of heaven and earth.
The yield of this rice is extremely low, and the planting resources consumed are huge, so it is only provided for those powerful cultivators to eat.
"Has business always been this good?"
"Of course! Since this shop moved here two years ago, it has been incredibly popular!"
Han Feng sipped his tea and threw out a few gold coins.
"Thank you, guest, thank you, guest!"
The waiter thanked him repeatedly.
Although the Nanli Empire has its own currency, gold coins are universally used on the continent.
Han Feng continued to drink tea, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally locking onto the shopkeeper in the rice shop.
"Hall of Souls..."
Unexpectedly, the Nanli Empire also had Hall of Souls invasion.
A trace of chill flashed in Han Feng's eyes.
Because of the special national conditions, the Nanli Empire adopts strong regulatory measures on soul bodies.
So once there is an overflowing soul body that cannot enter the heaven and earth cycle normally, it will be captured for authentication processing.
In short, the official authorities won't let soul bodies move outside alone.
Therefore, the forces of the Hall of Souls are also difficult to develop in the Nanli Empire.
But don't know if it's because of Han Feng's soul-destroying action, now the Hall of Souls actually invaded the Nanli Empire, and hasn't been detected yet.
To evade soul searches, this time the Hall of Souls specially dispatched people not tainted with soul secret techniques.
They are not like other Hall of Souls Protectors, carrying a large number of souls with them, and they don't have the mandatory task of collecting soul bodies arranged by the organization.
The Hall of Souls gave these people only one task, which is to approach the Xiao family and discover the secrets within.
If according to normal historical progress, the Xiao family in the Nanli Empire wouldn't have such a huge scale as now.
They would have been wiped out early in the Heaven Forging Mountain Range back then.
But Han Feng's interference allowed the Nanli Empire Xiao family to overcome the crisis, come back to life, and leap to become the head of the Four Great Tool Sects.
Precisely because of this, the fame of the Xiao family spread wider and wider, thus attracting the attention of the Hall of Souls.
The Xiao Clan's weapon refining skills were unique back then. Many experts who witnessed that era knew the power of the Xiao Clan's weapon refining skills.
Therefore, sending people to investigate is also reasonable.
However, in two years, don't know where the Hall of Souls has infiltrated. If acting rashly, it might arouse the wariness of the people behind the scenes.
Han Feng finished a pot of tea, tapping the teacup gently with his fingertips.
The waiter thoughtfully changed another pot of signature tea.
"Guest, take your time. This is our shop's signature, Azure Sky Color."
Han Feng smiled gently.
"Azure Sky Color."
"The sky of Nanli indeed needs to change color."
Han Feng's figure flashed and disappeared from the teahouse.