Battle Through the Heavens: I Am Han Feng, Respect the Teacher and Value the Dao

"Master Han... Th-this..."

This pill had practically been tailor-made for him. At this moment, Hai Bodong deeply understood just how wonderful it was to have an alchemist as a friend.

"You should head back to the Imperial Capital and gather the ingredients first. I happen to have some ingredients here that I need your help collecting as well."

Han Feng handed Hai Bodong another list of ingredients for the Spirit Guiding Pill.

"The head of the Mite'er Family should be able to gather them for me, right?"

Hai Bodong hurriedly accepted the other list and promised, "Don't worry, Master Han. Though I've lived in seclusion for decades, the title Ice Emperor wasn't earned through empty boasting."

"Haha, just do your best. Some of the ingredients on there are of very high grade, so it's fine if you can't find them."

Han Feng teased Hai Bodong.

The Rank 7 Spirit Guiding Pill required a Rank 7 medicinal ingredient, the Illusory Spirit Moon Vine. It truly was rather precious.

Even with the Mite'er Family's influence spread throughout the Jia Ma Empire, finding a single plant would not be easy.

Besides, Han Feng would not remain in the Jia Ma Empire for long.

"About a month from now, I'll head to the Imperial Capital to find you. Gather the ingredients for the Spirit Recovery Purple Pill first. As for my matters, just do your best."

Han Feng said seriously, "After all, I can't stay in the Jia Ma Empire forever. Even if I wanted to refine pills for you, I might not have the chance."

Hai Bodong nodded, but inwardly resolved that he would gather every ingredient Master Han Feng needed within a month, even if it meant using up some of the Mite'er Family's reserves.

Rank 7 medicinal ingredients were precious, but Han Feng's trust was even harder to come by. If the Mite'er Family wished to remain connected with Han Feng in the future, they had to do their very best within the limited time available and prove to Master Han Feng that they were capable.

After leaving the Ancient Painting Shop, Han Feng glanced toward the depths of the Tagor Desert. There was no unusual activity there.

He had taken Queen Medusa away. Logically speaking, the Snake People Tribe should have made a move by now.

After thinking for a moment, Han Feng turned and headed toward Mo City.

It was time to make preparations. In a month, he would set off and leave.

Over the course of that month, Han Feng stayed home to stabilize the Dou Qi he had gained from advancing two stars. He also practiced several commonly used Dou Techniques, such as the Explosive Flame Step that had sent Medusa flying dozens of meters with a single kick, and the Blazing Firmament Palm, a flaming palm technique that had covered Medusa's entire body.

Though both were merely Profound Tier Dou Techniques, when displayed by Han Feng, they possessed the might of Earth Tier Dou Techniques. They simply lacked those flashy yet impractical phenomena.

The further cultivators advanced, the more they could control their power.

When Dou Saints fought, they could tear apart the continent with a flick of their fingers, or they could finish a fierce battle in a small courtyard without making a sound.

During that month, Han Feng made time every day to teach Lin Xian'er and Qinglin, occasionally offering Ye Qingyun some guidance as well. The days quickly passed.

The Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python was still "hibernating." After Han Feng gave her some Spirit Soothing Grass, the little white snake slept even more peacefully.

There was still no movement from the Snake People Tribe, making Han Feng wonder whether they had abandoned their own Queen.

The day before Han Feng planned to leave Mo City with his household, a mysterious visitor came to call.

A rough-looking middle-aged man accompanied him.

"Master Han, I am Ba'er, the City Lord of Mo City. I have not seen you visit for quite some time, so I took the liberty of coming to disturb you today."

"So it's City Lord Ba. I had planned to visit the City Lord's Mansion tomorrow before leaving Mo City, but I didn't expect you to come today. Please, come in."

Han Feng said with a faint smile.

In truth, he did not think much of the City Lord of Mo City. The last time, Ba'er had merely sent an ordinary soldier under his command to invite him. That alone revealed quite a bit.

Soldiers stationed at the border were mostly fierce, brave, and proud, and City Lord Ba was clearly one of that sort.

Han Feng maintained basic respect for such people, but he would never take the initiative to curry favor or befriend them, much less help them.

However, seeing Ba'er treat the mysterious figure beside him, who wore a conical hat, with such respect, Han Feng vaguely guessed that this person had no simple identity.

Out of courtesy, Han Feng did not probe the other party's identity and instead asked directly, "And this is...?"

Ba'er's expression turned solemn as he was about to speak, but the mysterious person raised a hand to stop him.

The mysterious person took off his conical hat and removed his face covering, revealing a face with a faint smile at its lips yet brimming with authority.

"I am Jia Xing Tian, and I humbly serve as the State Lord of the Jia Ma Empire. I came uninvited today, so I hope Master Han will not take offense."

Compared to Ba'er, this old man who claimed to be the ruler of the Jia Ma Empire was actually more polite.

As gentle as ever, Han Feng replied, "How could I fail to welcome the State Lord's visit? Please."

Ba'er wore a proud expression and had just taken a step forward when Jia Xing Tian said, "Ba'er, wait outside."

The City Lord of Mo City stiffened, then awkwardly withdrew his foot.

Chapter 34: Jia Xing Tian

"I've made Master Han witness something embarrassing. Ba'er has guarded the border for many years, so his temperament is somewhat arrogant."

Han Feng's smile did not change.

He had not even regarded that man as worthy of notice, so how could there be any embarrassment?

"State Lord Jia, did you come to see me about something?"

Han Feng went straight to the point.

"Haha, Master Han is indeed direct. Then I'll speak plainly as well."

Jia Xing Tian smiled and frankly said, "I came here to ask Master Han to refine a Rank 6 Healing Pill."

Han Feng nodded.

The value of a Rank 6 Alchemist had already drawn the emperor of the Jia Ma Empire all the way from the Imperial Capital.

"Refining a Rank 6 Pill is not difficult for me, but why should I refine one for State Lord Jia?"

Previously, Han Feng had acted because he was refining pills for himself, so there had been no need to discuss conditions.

Hai Bodong had offered up the Netherworld Flame Remnant Map, while Medusa possessed extraordinary future potential.

Han Feng had been willing to refine pills for both of them.

But that did not mean he would agree whenever anyone asked him for something.

The Jia Xing Tian before him had no connection to Han Feng at all.

If he merely wished to rely on his status as the emperor of the Jia Ma Empire, then this trip would likely end in failure.

"If Master Han is willing to act, I am willing to offer a generous gift."

Jia Xing Tian cupped his hands and replied.

Han Feng smiled without speaking.

"This is a treasure from the Jia Ma Empire's treasury: Spirit Nourishing Saliva. Though it is only a Rank 5 spiritual liquid, it is exceptionally effective at nourishing Soul Power. I believe it may be of some help to Master Han."

Jia Xing Tian took out a crystalline Jade Bottle and placed it on the table.

"Spirit Nourishing Saliva. This is indeed a good item. State Lord Jia came prepared. It seems you are determined to obtain this Rank 6 Pill?"

After examining the Spirit Nourishing Saliva, Han Feng finally spoke again.

"I wouldn't dare say that. If Master Han can fulfill my request, you may select three more items from the treasures in the Jia Ma treasury."

Jia Xing Tian solemnly promised, "And if Master Han needs anything in the Jia Ma Empire in the future, I, Jia Xing Tian, will certainly offer my assistance."

The Heavenly Flame power of the Sea Heart Flame kept Han Feng's heart as still as water. He could hear the sincerity in Jia Xing Tian's words... Well, he could only say there was some sincerity, but not much.

At the very least, compared to Hai Bodong's enthusiasm, Jia Xing Tian was clearly far more calculating.

So be it.

Han Feng accepted the Spirit Nourishing Saliva.

"I'll accept this item. What pill does State Lord Jia wish to refine?"

Jia Xing Tian was overjoyed and quickly said, "It is called the Primal Bone Sculpting Pill."

"The Primal Bone Sculpting Pill? Its medicinal properties are extremely overbearing. Could it be that State Lord Jia is preparing it for a Magical Beast?"

"As expected of Master Han. That's right, this pill is meant to treat the hidden injuries of our royal Magical Beast."

Jia Xing Tian's heart tightened, and his estimation of Han Feng rose another level.

That old man Fa Ma had clearly said this pill was extremely rare, and Jia Xing Tian had paid no small price to exchange for the Pill Recipe from him.

Yet Master Han knew of it as well.

Had he known earlier, he would not have let that old man Fa Ma get such a bargain.

Jia Xing Tian's respect for Fa Ma instantly plummeted.

Compared to Master Han, Fa Ma was simply not worth mentioning.

Unfortunately, though Master Han had a gentle temperament, he was not easy to deal with. The price of winning him over was far too high.

As Jia Xing Tian's thoughts raced, Han Feng had already risen and prepared to see his guest out.

"The Primal Bone Sculpting Pill requires a special refining method from the alchemist to maximize its Medicinal Power. I happen to be heading to the Imperial Capital the day after tomorrow, so I'll refine the pill and resolve the treatment at the same time."

"Good. Then I shall await Master Han in the Imperial Capital."

Jia Xing Tian rose and cupped his hands in salute to Han Feng.

"By the way, remember to tell City Lord Ba that I won't be visiting the City Lord's Mansion after all."

"Ha, Master Han truly knows how to joke. How could a tiny place like Mo City possibly deserve to have you lower yourself to visit?"

Jia Xing Tian's expression remained unchanged, but inwardly, he was fiercely cursing Ba'er.

That stupid fool had no sense at all. He probably did not even know how he had offended someone!

If not for his Dou Ling cultivation and his status as an old military general, Jia Xing Tian would have demoted him... Oh, he was already stationed in the farthest Mo City. Never mind.

He could continue guarding this place for the Empire for another ten years.

Jia Xing Tian put on his conical hat and face covering, then left with Ba'er, whose expression outside had turned unsightly.

After seeing Jia Xing Tian off, Han Feng and his group began packing their belongings to prepare to leave Mo City.

Before departing, Han Feng uprooted that stalk of Red Scale Purple Bamboo and crafted it into a Red Scale Purple Bamboo Flute.

"Xian'er, this is a gift for you."

Han Feng gave the Red Scale Purple Bamboo Flute to Lin Xian'er.

He had bought it for her in the first place. The Red Scale Purple Bamboo had grown well over these past days, but since they were leaving, he could only harvest it early.

"I'll teach you how to play the flute another day."

Lin Xian'er hugged the bamboo flute happily to her chest.

"Thank you, Master!"

Han Feng smiled.

"Qinglin, this is for you."

Han Feng took out two sets of Emerald Green bells, one large and one small.

The smaller one was for Qinglin, while the larger one was for Qingyun.

They had been crafted from Iron Heart Wood and Clear Spirit Leaf, and possessed a certain soul-soothing, mind-calming effect.

"Thank you, Uncle Han!"

"Thank you, Master."

The mother and daughter accepted the bells and thanked him in turn.

These were not merely bells. They were also special memories of the time they had spent living here.

Ye Qingyun immediately fastened the Heart Calming Bell to her belt, while little Qinglin clumsily slipped hers around her wrist, treating it as a bracelet.

"Let's go. We'll leave this place to the Mittel Auction House."

All their bags and belongings had been stored in storage rings. The four of them left the residence unburdened.

Upon arriving at the Mittel Auction House, Han Feng summoned Supervisor Garton.

"Oh my, Master Han, you all are..."