Could We Speak in Private?

"Master Lin Feng..."

Watching the leaders of the many factions rush to speak first, Lin Feng's lips curled slightly, and he felt quite satisfied.

"Everyone, don't rush. Please hear me out." He raised both hands high, then pressed them down slightly. Only after the crowd had calmed did he speak again.

"Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I'll put in a little extra effort." His gaze swept over the crowd, taking in the longing in their eyes. "I'll add another ten pills of each type."

"Boom..."

"Hahaha, Master Lin Feng is indeed generous! My Nalan Family will certainly give our full support. As long as the pills are refined by Master Lin Feng, my Nalan Family will definitely be there to support you." Nalan Jie, his face flushed red, stroked his beard repeatedly.

"You, Nalan Jie—does Master Lin Feng's pills need support from your Nalan Family? There are plenty of people who want them." After taking a jab at Nalan Jie, Mu Chen turned and cupped his hands toward Lin Feng. "Master Lin Feng, my Mu Family will also give our full support."

Seeing Lin Feng nod in acknowledgment, Mu Chen's delight grew even stronger.

"Ahem." Seeing that everyone already seemed content, Lin Feng decided to drop another bombshell.

"I forgot to tell everyone that the Great Dou Master Pills and Dou Ling Pills will not conflict with any existing advancement pills."

As he watched the crowd's expressions shift from disbelief to blank stupor, Lin Feng could not help wondering whether he had gone too far and shocked them into madness with delight.

This is exactly the effect I want. Otherwise, how would I drain your families' treasure vaults dry? Hehehe... Lin Feng chuckled wickedly to himself as he watched their expressions.

Without waiting to see whether they had recovered, Lin Feng continued, "In other words, if your luck is good enough, you may even cross three to four minor realms within a major realm."

"As for unstable cultivation, the time saved will be more than enough for you to temper yourselves thoroughly. You can even use it to hone your combat experience."

"Everyone, you're welcome to buy!"

"Master Lin Feng, Master Lin Feng, my family has declined for many years. Now, I'm counting on myself to restore its glory."

"Master Lin Feng, please, you must give me two Great Dou Master Pills!"

An adorably plump middle-aged man suddenly sprang out and, at a speed invisible to the naked eye, wrapped himself around Lin Feng's thigh.

Even with Lin Feng's Dou Ling cultivation and Soul Force comparable to that of a Seventh-Grade Alchemist, he had been caught off guard by the man's sneak attack.

"Gasp... terrifying indeed! I never expected such a terrifying expert to exist in the tiny Jia Ma Empire!" Lin Feng was thoroughly shocked and drew in a sharp breath.

The already stunned crowd was shocked once again by this little fellow's shamelessness and boldness. Whether imperial princesses or Dou Wang experts, none of them had spoken up, yet he actually dared to step forward first—and in such a shameless manner.

"Uh..." Lin Feng lightly moved his leg, signaling for the little fellow to let go. Yet whether he truly failed to understand or was merely pretending to be deaf, he clung on tightly without loosening his grip.

"This gentleman, uh..." Lin Feng's mouth twitched. He realized this fellow had not even received an invitation and had sneaked in, while Lin Feng did not even know his name.

"Lord Lin Feng, this lowly one is called Liu Xiao Han." Seemingly noticing Lin Feng's confusion, the little fellow hurriedly spoke.

"He really is quite the fool, but this 'little'..." Lin Feng's lips twitched, unsure what to say.

"Enough, Liu Xiao Han. Get up already." Fa Ma could no longer stand watching. "Lin Feng, this Liu Xiao Han's father was a good friend of This old man when he was alive, so I allowed him in."

"Xiao Han, This old man will make the decision and get you two Great Dou Master Pills, but you must exchange for them at the normal price." Even Fa Ma had trouble keeping a straight face as he called out the little fellow's name. "I truly don't know why Brother Liu gave you such a name." Then Fa Ma looked at Lin Feng.

"Mm, let's do as Elder Fa says. Consider these two pills additional pills I'll refine. They won't count toward the monthly quota."

After nodding at Fa Ma, Lin Feng addressed the leaders of the various factions.

The crowd exchanged glances and all nodded. So long as it did not affect their interests, a mere Great Dou Master normally would never even come into contact with people of their status. There was no need to get angry over it.

"Thank you, Master Lin Feng. Thank you, Uncle Fa Ma." Hearing Fa Ma and Lin Feng's words, Liu Xiao Han quickly released his arms and repeatedly thanked them both.

That honest yet humble appearance of the middle-aged man might have been the main reason Lin Feng had agreed to let him exchange for Great Dou Master Pills.

Watching him leave in delight, Lin Feng remained silent, perhaps thinking of himself in his previous life, or of the self who had struggled bitterly after crossing into this world and losing both parents.

Seeing Lin Feng suddenly fall quiet, everyone was perceptive enough not to disturb him.

"Buzz..."

Perhaps it was only an instant, perhaps fifteen minutes, but a strange fluctuation jolted Lin Feng awake. As he came back to himself, the corner of his mouth crooked upward.

"Finally, the fish has taken the bait!"

As if responding to Lin Feng's expression, a violent commotion rang out in everyone's ears the next moment.

"Mo Cheng, Master Lin Feng's prediction was indeed correct. You really did make a move against Miss Qing Lin."

Upon hearing this, the people who did not know what was happening immediately turned toward Lin Feng.

However, as Lin Feng watched the Dou Qi fluctuations rising into the sky in the distance, he could not help recalling a scene.

"Qing Lin, Xian Er." After Lin Feng brought Mo Cheng into the Inner Academy's hall, he pulled Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian aside into a corner.

Facing the confusion on their faces, he slowly said, "Do you remember that I once told you Qing Lin possesses the rare Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils?"

Upon hearing this, Qing Lin's eyes no longer held their former inferiority. Instead, she felt proud that she might be able to help Lin Feng in the future because of it.

"This Mo Cheng possesses an extremely rare secret technique that allows him to seize the organs of others—even magical beasts—and use them as his own. He can also sense other people's special constitutions."

Ignoring the horror in their eyes, Lin Feng continued, "I estimate that he has already sensed the fluctuations of Qing Lin's eye technique. He is an extremely reckless fellow. He will definitely take the risk."

Looking at the two of them, he said, "I have a plan. We must capture him in one stroke later. We'll do it like this, then this..."

As Lin Feng continuously explained the plan, Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian nodded from time to time. Then the three exchanged glances, strange hehehe expressions appearing in their eyes.

The scene shifted again, returning to a certain moment during the banquet.

By then, Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian had disappeared from Lin Feng's side at some point.

No one paid it any mind. They all knew those two were Master Lin Feng's companions, not the so-called brothers and sisters they themselves liked to mention. They neither would nor dared to make unnecessary remarks.

At some point, Lin Feng suddenly spoke to Mitter Tengshan. "Grand Elder Tengshan, could we speak in private?"