Thanks, Mu Family Head!

"Mr. Lin Feng truly inspires admiration!"

A charming, seductive voice sounded from nearby, seeming to possess the power to set hearts aflame.

"And this is?"

With faint curiosity, Lin Feng looked at the red-clothed woman who radiated captivating charm at every moment.

"Hahaha, this old man forgot to make the introductions," Mitter Tengshan said hurriedly after coming back to his senses.

"This is the Mite'er Family's talented business manager. Since you are both young people, this old man took the liberty of bringing her here to broaden her horizons."

As he spoke, he turned to the woman. "Ya Fei, hurry and greet Mr. Lin Feng."

"Mr. Lin Feng has achieved such mastery in alchemy at such a young age. What an extraordinary accomplishment!"

After a pause, Ya Fei stepped forward, seemingly about to press herself against Lin Feng. A fragrant breeze rushed into his nose.

"This little woman is Ya Fei. I hope you will favor the Mite'er Family in the future, sir!"

Her voice carried a faint note of provocation, making Lin Feng swallow unconsciously.

Yet, sensing the increasingly chilly gaze behind him, Lin Feng's expression did not change in the slightest.

"Haha, thank you, Miss Ya Fei. If the opportunity arises, I will certainly cooperate more with the Mite'er Family in the future."

"Then Ya Fei shall thank Mr. Lin Feng in advance." She gently leaned close to his ear, her rosy lips seeming about to touch him.

Then, her watery eyes glanced at Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian, whose figures were rather modest, with an unreadable meaning in her gaze.

"Hahaha, young people really do have more to talk about." Seeing Ya Fei seemingly seize the initiative with ease, Mitter Tengshan laughed heartily.

"Then we will not disturb Mr. Lin Feng any longer. Ya Fei, let us head inside first."

"See you later, Mr. Lin Feng."

Watching Ya Fei's alluring figure sway away, Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian, who had remained silent all this time, could no longer hold back.

"Brother Lin Feng, can you explain why every guest who arrives comes with a beautiful woman?"

"Yes, yes. Does everyone know that Brother Lin Feng is really a lecherous wolf?"

"How strange, Qing Lin."

"..."

Feeling the intense jealousy radiating from the two girls, Lin Feng could not help teasing them. "What is it? Are you jealous?"

"Hmph, and you have the nerve to say that? Just now, your eyes practically wanted to stay glued to that old woman. I'm furious, hmph."

Seeing that Lin Feng still would not admit his mistake, Qing Lin immediately put her little hands on her hips, showing no mercy with her words. Xiao Yi Xian beside her shared the same indignation.

"Alright, alright, your brother was wrong, I was wrong. After the banquet, how about I take you shopping tomorrow? Forgive me, alright?"

Knowing the two girls were not truly angry, Lin Feng hurriedly gave them a way out.

"Hmph, that is more like it. Next time, we will not let you off so easily."

Seeing that Lin Feng's attitude was acceptable, Qing Lin pretended to forgive him reluctantly. This was the art of handling men that she and Sister Xiao Yi Xian had crammed together.

Before long, another burst of footsteps rang out. Then, two groups appeared in the sight of Lin Feng and the other two.

"Mu Family Head Mu Chen has brought the ingredients needed to refine Three sets of fourth-grade pills, in celebration of Mr. Lin Feng becoming an elder of the Alchemist Guild."

"Nalan Family Head Nalan Jie has brought the ingredients needed to refine Three sets of fourth-grade pills in celebration. In addition," the announcer paused, seemingly unable to believe the gift that followed.

"In addition, to express his appreciation for a Young Heavenly Prodigy, he also presents a High-Mysterious Rank Dou Technique!"

"Boom..."

As soon as those words fell, everyone was shocked.

"What? Did this old man hear correctly? High-Mysterious Rank?" A white-bearded alchemist stared wide-eyed, muttering to himself.

"A High-Mysterious Rank technique... The Nalan Family truly deserves to be one of the Imperial Capital's great superfamilies. With their legitimate daughter having entered the Misty Cloud Sect, they are truly formidable. One move, and they cause a sensation."

"Shh. This is an imperial taboo. You must know that the Imperial Family and the Misty Cloud Sect are only outwardly harmonious. Nalan Jie's act of straddling two boats has deeply offended the Imperial Family. The currents beneath this matter are not something people like us can touch."

"Whew... Thank you for the reminder, brother. I nearly invited disaster with my words. I thank you, brother. After tonight's banquet, please let this little brother be your host. We can go to Yi Qing Pavilion and enjoy ourselves properly."

The bearded burly man who had spoken up to warn him immediately had his eyes light up. "Not at all, not at all. But since little brother is being so generous, this elder brother can hardly refuse."

Ignoring the shocked crowd nearby, Mu Chen, Nalan Jie, and the others had already arrived before Lin Feng.

"This junior thanks the two seniors for your generosity." Seeing two Human-shaped gifts walking over, Lin Feng quickly clasped his hands. "This junior will shamelessly accept the generosity of you both."

"Hahaha, nurturing the Empire's younger generation and protecting the growth of young people is what old seniors like us ought to do."

Seeing Mu Chen, who was covered in an Iron-blooded aura, say such words, Lin Feng could not help twitching his lips. Once again, he marveled at how crafty these old foxes of the Imperial Capital were.

"Yes, yes. Little Friend Lin Feng has become a Fourth-grade Alchemist at such a young age and has even been honored with the position of elder in the Alchemist Guild. This is not merely protection—it is also an investment." Stroking his beard, Nalan Jie continued,

"To support Mr. Lin Feng, this old man has specially brought out a High-Mysterious Rank Dou Technique passed down in my family for a hundred years. I hope Little Friend Lin Feng will be sure to accept it."

"Hahaha, Old Master Nalan's generosity has truly astonished this junior. If Old Master Nalan ever needs any pills refined in the future," Lin Feng paused, then said seriously, "as long as it follows an alchemist's rules, and it is within this junior's ability, I will certainly refine them for Old Master Nalan."

"Damn it. I never expected this old fellow to be willing to pay such a price, only for him to gain such enormous benefits." Seeing Lin Feng's sincerity, Mu Chen secretly gritted his teeth.

Who could have imagined that Old Ruffian Nalan Jie would act so unconventionally? He had given such an enormous gift while Lin Feng was only a Fourth-grade Alchemist. By the time Lin Feng became fifth-grade, would he not have to hand over the entire Nalan Family?

"Hahaha, Little Friend Lin Feng may not know this, but the Nalan Family's High-Mysterious Rank Dou Technique is nothing more than a useless burden." Unwilling to let Nalan Jie so easily gain the favor of a genius alchemist like Lin Feng, Mu Chen spoke up to interrupt.

"Oh? Could there be some taboo involved?"

Seeing that Lin Feng's interest had been piqued, Mu Chen hurriedly said,

"The Nalan Family's High-Mysterious Rank Dou Technique requires five people of the same level, possessing Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth Dou Qi respectively, and they must be in complete harmony of mind before it can be used."

Seeing Lin Feng's expression gradually turn strange, Mu Chen assumed it was the gloom of someone who had realized he had been deceived. Overjoyed, Mu Chen continued.

"The Nalan Family has possessed this Dou Technique for a hundred years, yet not a single person has managed to achieve mutual understanding with the others. One can imagine how difficult this technique is. Little Friend Lin Feng, do not let this thick-browed, big-eyed fellow deceive you."

"Mu Chen, you..." Seeing Mu Chen act like this, Nalan Jie flew into a rage. Dou Qi surged across his body, as though he were about to strike fiercely.

"What is it, old fellow? Do you think this family head fears you? Come fight." Seeing Nalan Jie seemingly become furious and ready to act after his lie had been exposed, Mu Chen did not dare be careless either and hurriedly circulated his Dou Qi. However, his words showed no restraint.

"Well then, thank you, Mu Family Head!"