Taking the Bait
A chilling white Heavenly Flames, Fourth-grade Alchemist in his teens...
What do these things make you think of?
Regardless of what others might think, Han Feng did recall some unpleasant memories.
"You mean... that boy used a rare, cold, white, Heavenly Flames?"
Although they tried their best to suppress their emotions, both Mo Tang and Hai Bodong noticed Han Feng's unusual behavior.
Although Hai Bodong appeared calm, his heart was churning with turbulent emotions...
"This little guy... did he already know that Han Feng would be interested in that special kid? Or is Han Feng more interested in that white Heavenly Flames...?"
Hai Bodong's mind raced, but he felt more and more that this seemingly simple young man was not so ordinary!
Mo Tang, a skilled actor, replied with a slightly puzzled look, "It is indeed a kind of white, cold flame. After all, it is the champion of our Jia Ma Empire's Alchemist Convention, so many people know this kind of information."
Putting aside his initial refusal, Han Feng tapped his fingers on the table, his gaze fixed on Mo Tang, and said in a deep voice, "Then do you know any specific information about the other party?"
Mo Tang couldn't help but smile.
No matter how cunning and treacherous Han Feng is, in the end he'll still obediently bite the fishhook I threw out...
However, he couldn't appear too eager at this point, so he pondered and said, "I don't know the specifics either. I only know that they are representing the Black Rock City Alchemist Guild branch of the Jia Ma Empire in this competition, so they should have information about them..."
Black Rock City, this first-class city in the Eastern Empire, closest to the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, is something Mo Tang has long coveted.
However, the forces within Black Rock City are complex and intertwined, and even the current Mo Clan lacks the strength to take it over.
The Alchemist Guild branch, in particular, is the most troublesome of all the factions.
Although Mo Tang didn't think his casual move would do anything to the Alchemist Guild, it would still cause them some trouble.
With something on his mind, Han Feng didn't have time to chatter with Mo Tang anymore.
He readily agreed to help them refine the Po E Dan, and then simply sent the two away...
"Han Beng!"
Watching the two figures disappear, Han Feng suddenly turned around and shouted in a deep voice.
The moment the voice faded, a ghostly figure flashed out and appeared in the bamboo house, kneeling on one knee. Though his voice was hoarse, it was still respectful. "What are your orders, Master?"
"I need you to go to the Imperial Capital the Jia Ma Empire as soon as possible and investigate all information about the winner of this Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Convention!"
"You need to be quick, understand?"
Hearing Han Feng's increasingly emphasized tone, the man named Han Beng realized how much his master valued this matter. He responded emphatically and then respectfully replied before his figure swiftly disappeared into the darkness.
Watching the dark figure disappear, Han Feng slowly exhaled, walked to the window, and gazed at the emerald green lake in front of him. Suddenly, a deep blue flame surged in his eyes.
"Is it really you... teacher..."
As the last two words were uttered, Han Feng's previously calm face twisted into a ferocious expression, his eyes flashing with flames and revealing a deep killing intent.
Back at the inn, Hai Bodong was still very excited.
After all, the damn seal that has bound us for decades is about to be broken. I have never been so happy in all these years!
But...
His gaze shifted to Mo Tang, Hai Bodong's face full of suspicion. He asked, "You brat, what secret are you hiding from me? Why do I feel you are so familiar with this Medicine Emperor?"
"Also, what exactly is the identity of that kid who won the Alchemist Convention? Could he be related to this Medicine Emperor?"
A series of questions had been weighing on Hai Bodong's mind for a long time.
He had been staying with Han Feng, so he didn't dare to say anything or ask anything, and could only keep it to himself.
Mo Tang tilted his head and looked at the curious old man, then chuckled, "Guess?"
I bet you're a jerk!
Hai Bodong personality was already bad, almost couldn't help but jump out and smash this bastard's head!
"Hmph! It's only because I've cultivated my character and become more merciful over the years that I've managed to do this. Otherwise, a bastard like you would have been frozen into ice shards by now!"
Mo Tang merely glanced at him and said nothing.
Hai Bodong had no way to deal with this.
All that's left now is to wait...
It wasn't just Mo Tang and Hai Bodong were waiting; Han Feng was waiting too.
However, Mo Tang was waiting not only for the Po E Dan, but also for the Black Seal City auction, which had already begun to be promoted throughout the Black Corner Region.
As for Han Feng, while waiting for news from his subordinates, he took the opportunity to refine Hai Bodong's Po E Dan...
Although the requirements for refining this Po E Dan are special, requiring the refiner to possess Heavenly Flames, the actual difficulty of refining it is not high.
Of course, this wasn't said by Mo Tang, but by the Old Yao.
With the Sea Heart Flame and the Ten Thousand Beast Cauldron, Han Feng completed the refining of the pill in just a few days.
When Hai Bodong received the bottle containing the Breaking Po E Dan Pill, a look of wild joy surged across his aged face.
Mo Tang looked at Hai Bodong and smiled, "Old Sir Hai, I have successfully obtained the pills for you as agreed. As for the Fragment Map...?"
Hai Bodong put away the pill in his hand, looked at Mo Tang, and said with suppressed excitement, "Kid, you're too impatient. Although we have the pill, we still need to try it to know how effective it is..."
Mo Tang narrowed his eyes slightly, wondering if the old man had some other ulterior motives.
However, although he didn't have Old Yao, a revered elder, like Xiao Yan, he was currently carrying a fully evolved Heaven Swallowing Python in his arms...
Even in his prime, this old guy was beaten like a grandson by the unevolved Queen Medusa. Now, facing the Heaven Swallowing Python, even if it's not fully awakened, it's enough to crush him again. So Mo Tang isn't worried that he'll try anything funny!
Of course, that's what I think, but I still need to show the proper behavior.
Mo Tang's face darkened visibly as he said, "Old Sir Hai, that's not what our agreement said..."
"You found the recipe for this Calamity-Breaking Pill, you prepared the medicinal herbs, and the pill itself was personally refined by Medicine King Han Feng!"
"The moment you received this elixir, my responsibility in our transaction ended. Now it's time for you to pay the price you deserve..."