The Extreme North

"Poison Master? Young Lord, you mean... Dugu Bo?" Ci Xie asked.

"Yes, Dugu Bo is currently a guest elder of the Nine-Headed Serpent Academy, so the drug Chen Feng has might have come from him."

As she spoke, Qian Renxue sighed softly and said:

"Even so, we still can't find any evidence to confirm Chen Feng's identity."

"Young Lord, why do we need evidence? Isn't suspicion enough?" Ci Xie asked, puzzled.

Just like when he killed those princes of the Heaven Dou Empire, no matter how discreetly he did it, others would still suspect that Xue Qinghe was the one who did it.

Often, evidence isn't that important.

"For us, suspicion is enough, but if I want more, I need to find irrefutable evidence to prove his identity," Qian Renxue said.

Only in this way could she have the confidence to expose Chen Feng's identity to his face and use this as a psychological advantage to offer him a position.

Indeed, Chen Feng is a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's leader Ning Fengzhi, is Xue Qinghe's teacher. By all accounts, Chen Feng should belong to the Crown Prince.

But if Chen Feng is indeed that Scholar, then his stance will only be determined by his own will, and cannot be judged by things like blood ties. He cannot be swayed by other factors, which is the confidence of Grandmaster Scholar.

Just like Dugu Bo, although he works for Prince Xue Xing, he does not belong to Prince Xue Xing's faction, and he can leave at any time if he doesn't want to work there anymore.

Moreover, Qian Renxue wasn't entirely sure that Chen Feng was really that person, and it wouldn't be good if there was a misunderstanding.

Therefore, she must find concrete evidence to prove Chen Feng's identity.

Qian Renxue pondered for a moment, then said:

"We still need to continue the investigation. I think the relationship between Chen Feng and Dugu Bo should be a point of investigation."

Ci Xie said somewhat awkwardly:

"But Young Lord, this point is extremely difficult to investigate, and what if it attracts Dugu Bo's attention during the investigation?"

Qian Renxue nodded. "That is indeed a problem; we can't investigate too thoroughly."

Given Dugu Bo's temperament, if he knew that someone was investigating him, he would definitely fly into a rage.

Although Qian Renxue is not afraid of Dugu Bo, she is still somewhat of a problem.

Therefore, she needed a breakthrough.

"Speaking of which, how did Chen Feng and Dugu Bo meet?" Qian Renxue suddenly asked.

"It must have been seven years ago. Dugu Bo was alarmed by the Foundation Building Method and went to Nuoding City. That's probably when he met Grandmaster, Flender, and the others," Ci Xie guessed.

"Yes, when Dugu Bo met the Grandmaster, he naturally also met Chen Feng." Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes slightly. "This Grandmaster... is quite a good shield."

No matter which direction she investigates, the existence of Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang cannot be bypassed.

It was like a shield, no, like an all-around Protective Shield, enveloping Chen Feng inside.

If we don't think of Chen Feng as that Scholar, then those past events become perfectly normal, and the existence of the Grandmaster is enough to explain those illogical things.

This is why Chen Feng deliberately used the Grandmaster as a disguise; he had confirmed the Grandmaster's abilities, which could cover up many of his own suspicious points.

This also led to Qian Renxue finding the Grandmaster's existence incredibly obstructive when she began to suspect Chen Feng's identity, as she found him everywhere she investigated.

When she sent people to the Nuoding Academy to investigate, all she got was information about how powerful the Grandmaster were. As for Chen Feng, all she knew was that the child had good talent, and nothing else.

This sometimes made Qian Renxue doubt whether she had really thought it wrong. How could a child possibly be a genius Scholar who was famous throughout the continent?

In comparison, the Scholar was a good friend of the Grandmaster, while the child Chen Feng simply shared the same name. Wouldn't that make more sense?

Seeing that the Young Lord had fallen silent, Young Lord Ci Xie began to rack his brains to try to relieve his worries.

After thinking about it for a while, he actually came up with a place where he might find something worthwhile.

"Young Lord, after Dugu Bo went to Nuoding City, he traveled for a period of time and later almost disappeared. Shouldn't we investigate this?"

Qian Renxue raised her eyebrows slightly. "You mean Dugu Bo's travels might be related to that Scholar? But how can you be sure it's not related to the Grandmaster?"

She no longer referred to the Scholar as "Chen Feng"; the more she investigated and thought about it, the less confident she felt.

"This is what I think. The problem we're facing now is that we can't separate the Grandmaster and that Scholar, but they should have separated a few years after what happened in Nuoding City," Ci Xie said.

Qian Renxue's eyes lit up slightly. "Dugu Bo's sudden decision to travel after what happened in Nuoding City must have been influenced by one of these two things. Therefore, he might have contacted the person who influenced him during his travels."

Ci Xie nodded and said:

"That's right, we can investigate this area; we might find something useful."

"Elder Ci Xie, you've opened up a new way of thinking for me," Qian Renxue said with a smile.

"This is my duty."

"Check the post offices in Nuoding City during that period, and don't forget the post offices in other places either. Be discreet and don't alert the people on Xue Xing's side," Qian Renxue instructed.

"Yes."

After reaching Level 40, Chen Feng began preparations for his journey to the Extreme North.

He needs Ice Attribute or Water Attribute Soul Ring that can stabilize his mind, and such Soul Ring are very rare, with those matching the attribute being even rarer.

Even after Chen Feng had perused the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's collection of books and consulted Grandmaster with extensive knowledge of Soul Beast, he still couldn't find a suitable Soul Beast.

Originally, Chen Feng planned to slow down his progress to the next realm and wait until level 50 to acquire the Kan Trigram. However, a turning point came when Gu Yue Ling offered to help Chen Feng investigate information about the Soul Beast in the Extreme North.

It is said that her family had previously Soul Hunting in the Extreme North and had some records of local Soul Beast, among which perhaps there were Soul Beast that met Chen Feng's requirements.

It was precisely because her Ancestors had set foot there before that she wanted to go and see for herself the scenery of the icy plains.

She had previously asked everyone if they knew anything about the Extreme North, wanting to gather more information about the place to prepare for her future trip.

Chen Feng didn't believe a word Gu Yue Ling said, but he still treated it as fact and asked Gu Yue Ling to go home and check her family's records about the Extreme North.

If nothing unexpected happens, that record should come from a large insect, and that insect is certainly not in a good situation right now.

But this has nothing to do with Chen Feng. He is just a Scholar who is powerless and has no ability to get involved in the affairs of Gu Yue Ling's "family".

After a year of study at the Academy, the students were given a two-month vacation, and Gu Yue Ling took advantage of this vacation to return to her so-called family.

Chen Feng also returned to Sacred Soul Village to visit Old Jack and brought him some gifts, including some Strengthen the Foundation and Nourish the Essence medicines made by Tang San, in order to improve Old Jack's health.

Even though this person is someone who can live to the end, Chen Feng still wants him to be healthy and live a long life, as far as he can.

Tang San also had this idea, and he even specially adjusted the properties of these medicines to make them milder and more suitable for the constitution of the elderly.

After all, he had been taken care of by Old Jack when he was a child.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing originally wanted to go along, but their identities were too conspicuous. If they were recognized by someone there, it would arouse unnecessary suspicion.

So, to be on the safe side, Chen Feng declined their offer to accompany him, and instead sent Chen Feng home to search for information about the Extreme North. Even a small favor is still a favor.

After the holiday ended, Chen Feng began formal preparations to head to the Extreme North.

Oscar, Chen Feng, and Ning Rongrong are the ones who need Soul Ring this time, and according to the information brought back by Gu Yue Ling, there are indeed Soul Beast in the Extreme North that are suitable for the three of them.

However, given the characteristics of that Extreme North, whether or not it can be found is another matter entirely.

Clearly, unlike places like the Star Dou Great Forest, the Extreme North and the Death Desert are more similar, with harsh environments having a significant impact, making the search for Soul Beast even more difficult.

Moreover, the ice fields in the Extreme North are even more extreme in this respect.

In addition, the target Soul Beast for the two Support System Spirit Master are relatively easy to find, they are just a bit harder to find.

However, Chen Feng was completely stunned after seeing what his target Soul Beast was.

After confirming with Gu Yue Ling several times, he finally accepted this frustrating fact and prepared for a long battle.

To ensure safety, Chen Feng also asked his master, Chen Xin, to accompany him this time.

This meant that Ning Fengzhi could only stay within the sect during this period and was unable to go out.

After Dugu Bo returned from fighting, he was invited into the team by Chen Feng.

The reason we weren't this careful when we went to the Death Desert before was because it was just a routine Ring Expansion mission, and the target Soul Beast wasn't particularly troublesome.

However, Chen Feng's target Soul Beast this time was really special, and Gu Yue Ling's performance almost clearly indicated that something would definitely happen, so Chen Feng brought out the safest lineup he could get.

I don't expect things to go smoothly after going to the Extreme North; accidents are inevitable.

Chen Feng only hopes to successfully obtain the Soul Ring corresponding to the Kan Trigram, figure out the purpose of Gu Yue Ling, or rather the Ferocious Beast, and ensure that everyone who goes there returns unscathed.

Let's just make sure this trip doesn't become the Academy's "Greenland Sea Incident."

Aside from the three students who needed Soul Ring, the others wanted to join in the fun, but Chen Feng dissuaded them, citing the upcoming Spirit Master Tournament and the need for proper preparation.

However, Tang San sensed something from Chen Feng's reaction. He went to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, invited Tang Hao out, and asked him to join the team.

His reason was that he wanted to see what special herbs were found in the Extreme North, and to collect some of the unique toxins there; in short, he wanted to go.

After several treatments, Tang Hao's physical condition improved significantly, and the internal injuries were basically under control, no longer affecting his ability to perform.

Chen Feng didn't want Tang San to come along. He even planned to wait until Ning Rongrong and Oscar obtained their Soul Ring before letting them leave the Extreme North.

However, at Tang San's repeated insistence, he agreed, since having another Titled Douluo would make the team safer.

After confirming the personnel, the group headed north.

After more than ten days of travel, they successfully arrived at Winter City, a city located in the northern part of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Here, they will rest and recuperate before heading into the Extreme North in top condition.

Although we haven't yet entered the Extreme North, the temperature in Winter City is already quite cold, and the buildings in the city are covered with thick snow.

As far as the eye can see, everything is covered in a blanket of silver, showcasing the unique scenery of the northern land.

After entering Winter City, the three adults went to the hotel to rest, as they needed to conserve their energy to face the challenges ahead in the Extreme North.

Meanwhile, the boys and girls began purchasing supplies, such as warm clothing and sleeping bags. As a city located near the Extreme North, Winter City had better quality warm clothing than other places.

After finishing their shopping, the others returned to the hotel to rest, while Chen Feng took a refreshing hot shower and then went out of the hotel again to inquire about the Soul Beast in the Extreme North.

The target Soul Beast that Gu Yue Ling brought him was really troublesome. Just looking at the name made Chen Feng's scalp tingle. He wanted to see if there were any other options.

If all else fails, Chen Feng even plans to change his target to Water Attribute, and if necessary, he'll just have to run to the seaside.

To Chen Feng's disappointment, although some Soul Master from Winter City had indeed ventured into the Extreme North, most of them operated on the periphery, and very few even dared to venture into the outer areas.

Even among those rumors, whether true or false, there was no Soul Beast corresponding to the ability that Chen Feng needed.

In fact, even among the entire group of Soul Beast, there are not many Soul Beast that possess the ability of a constant mind.

In other words, Chen Feng's only options now are the target Soul Beast given by Gu Yue Ling, or to find Sea Soul Beast with such abilities.

Both of these paths are actually quite troublesome.

"Forget it, let's take it one step at a time. Let's find Rongrong and Xiao Ao's target Soul Beast first," Chen Feng sighed.

He had actually suspected that Gu Yue Ling might have had some special purpose in giving him that target Soul Beast, since Gu Yue Ling clearly had something to do in the Extreme North.

Therefore, Chen Feng was prepared to first deal with the Soul Ring of the two Support System Spirit Master after entering the Extreme North, and to try not to go too deep.

As long as stability is the priority, there is no way things will go wrong under the protection of the three Titled Douluo.

The advantage lies with him.