Guests Arrive One After Another

Time was like clouds drifting across the sky. Even if you could always see their beauty, they were no longer the same cloud you had first seen.

After refining the fourth-grade peak pill—the Three-patterned Azure Spirit Pill—Lin Feng slept soundly and rested for an entire day and night.

After that, he ate, drank, and had fun, taking Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian around to see the sights of the Jia Ma Imperial Capital. It was just a pity they had not come across the Black Iron Piece that Xiao Yan encountered in the Original Work.

That was a secret method containing the Heavenly Flames Three Xuan Transformations. With Lin Feng's background as an orphan, he had to seize every opportunity to grow stronger.

Still, gaining it would be his fortune, while losing it would be his fate.

There might not be no other way for him to become stronger in the future. He did not need to obsess over this.

Of course, Lin Feng had not neglected consolidating his Fourth-grade Alchemy and studying Fifth-grade Alchemy.

Even his Dou Qi cultivation had advanced further with the aid of Monkey Wine, reaching the level of a Three-star Dou Spirit approaching its peak.

All he lacked was an opportunity to enter Secluded Cultivation and break through to become a Mid-tier Dou Spirit.

At that point, with all his trump cards, fighting some Low-tier Dou Kings should not be a problem. After all, a Dou Wang's greatest advantage—combat in the sky—was no longer a weakness for him.

Not long after the vast sun had set, the crescent moon had only just risen, yet the Alchemist Guild was already bustling with activity.

"The Grand Princess Yao Ye and Little Princess Yao Yue of the Jia Ma Empire have arrived, bearing five sets of medicinal ingredients for fourth-grade pills as congratulatory gifts."

Following the herald's shout, two gorgeously dressed beauties appeared before everyone.

Boom...

The previously calm crowd instantly erupted. One was tall and slender, the other cute and delicate, and they slowly approached amid a group of battle-hardened soldiers.

"Thank you for the gifts, Your Highnesses. Lin Feng expresses his gratitude," said a tall, slender figure as he walked forward, with Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian standing beside him.

"Oh, so this is the renowned Mr. Lin Feng? I never expected him to be so young." The tall Yao Ye spoke first.

Though she seemed to be complimenting him, her tone could not hide a trace of pride, as if she wished to carve out a path for herself.

She disdained relying on flattery to maintain the empire, yet thinking of her aged Grandfather, she had no choice but to force herself. Everyone present could clearly see the unnaturalness in her expression.

However, Lin Feng would not mock her. Being weak himself, what right did he have to laugh at others?

"Hahaha, it is merely everyone's praise. Still, thank you to the Twin Pearls of the Empire for honoring me with your presence," he said aloud, though the thought had flashed through his mind.

"You're Lin Feng? Are you really a Fourth-grade Alchemist? How did you cultivate? I'm a little genius too, so why am I so far behind you?"

Before Yao Ye could reply, the seemingly mischievous Yao Yue stepped forward and fired off a string of questions, leaving Lin Feng somewhat dumbfounded.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Lin Feng." Yao Ye had not expected her younger sister to be so rash and hurried forward to apologize. "My little sister has been spoiled by the family since childhood."

As she spoke, she hurriedly tugged at her petite and lovely younger sister.

Pouting unwillingly, Yao Yue still listened to her sister and apologized to Lin Feng, though a trace of curiosity remained in her eyes.

"Hahaha, your younger sister is innocent and lively. She really does make people fond of her," Lin Feng said with a hearty laugh.

"See, Sister? Even Mr. Lin Feng said so." She stuck out her tongue playfully at her sister, then hurriedly shrank back when she saw Yao Ye's displeased expression.

However, seeing the two stunning sisters, Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian exchanged a glance, a strange look flashing through their eyes.

Though neither stepped forward, they tacitly used the Heavenly Tier Dou Technique—the Waist-Twisting Great Method.

Lin Feng, who had been chatting cheerfully with the two princesses, suddenly frowned.

"What is it, Mr. Lin Feng?" Seeing the previously eloquent Lin Feng suddenly look unwell, Yao Ye hurriedly asked. Yao Yue also showed concern.

At this moment, the Twin Pearls of the Empire had grown much more favorable toward Lin Feng. After all, he was such a young Fourth-grade Alchemist and also an elder of the Alchemist Guild, an institution of immense influence in the Jia Ma Empire.

In their imagination, someone like him should have been extremely arrogant, even haughty toward princesses of the empire like them.

"Hahaha, I have been neglecting my two companions. Someone, please escort the two princesses to their seats," Lin Feng hurriedly said, feeling the two increasingly sinister gazes behind him.

"Then we shall not disturb you while you entertain your guests. See you later." Seemingly noticing something, Yao Ye smiled from the corner of her eyes and pulled away Yao Yue, who still wanted to speak.

"Hey, Sister, I still wanted to talk a little longer!" As Yao Yue was dragged away, her short legs kicked wildly while her little hands waved.

Lin Feng watched the two lovely young women leave when two oddly sarcastic voices suddenly sounded behind him.

"Brother Lin Feng, were they pretty?"

"Of course they were! Not only are they sisters, they are also noble princesses of the empire. Unlike us sisters, who are merely country girls."

"Yes, yes, Qing Lin. It seems the two of us will sooner or later be driven back to Green Mountain Town. Not only will we grow old alone, we will also have to guard someone's estate for him."

"..."

"You two..." Seeing Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian acting so strangely, Lin Feng could not help but smile bitterly and hurriedly explain.

"Qing Lin, Xian Er, it was only social courtesy. I will never forget the two of you who stayed by my side during my lowest days."

Seeing Lin Feng suddenly become so affectionate, the two immediately returned to normal and threw themselves into his arms.

"Brother Lin Feng, we're just afraid that you'll suddenly leave us."

"Qing Lin, Xiao Yi Xian..."

Holding the two lovely girls tightly in his arms, Lin Feng silently swore that he would protect the two who had entrusted everything to him.

"Even if I have to protect them with my life!"

"The Grand Elder of the Mite'er Family brings medicinal ingredients for three sets of fourth-grade pills," the herald paused as he looked at a Gold Card, "as well as a Gold Card offering a twenty percent discount at the Mittel Auction House."

"Hahaha, truly a Young Heavenly Prodigy, with talent that surpasses all others! This old man is ashamed by comparison!" Before the man arrived, an aged yet powerful voice rang out first.

Immediately afterward, an elderly man in luxurious robes slowly approached with a Red-clothed Woman of graceful figure, while the attendants quickly presented the gifts.

"Hahaha, this must be the renowned Grand Elder of the Mite'er Family. Supporting such a vast family through your own strength truly earns this junior's admiration." Seeing more gifts arrive, Lin Feng quickly offered words of praise.

"Uh..." The old man had apparently not expected a genius who became famous at such a young age, and who should have been full of arrogance, to act this way. He was momentarily stunned.

"Mr. Lin Feng truly is admirable!"

"P.S.: Today, I learned that I failed to make it ashore, and with signing a contract still nowhere in sight, I was depressed for several hours. After recovering a little, I decided to finish today's update. Writing for love alone made it difficult to put pen to paper, and the disappointment in my heart was unavoidable. Fortunately, I finished it. I should just sleep now."

Even if darkness lay ahead, we shall still cut through thorns and brambles, press forward bravely, quietly build our strength, and wait for the wind to rise!