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

"Senior Nether Sea?"

Jia Xing Tian looked at the motionless Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast, thinking something had gone wrong.

"Master Han, this..."

Han Feng frowned as well and stepped forward to inspect its condition.

"There's no problem. Only a few minor injuries remain; they'll heal in a few days."

The Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast blinked frantically.

Han Feng paused, then said, "You can move now."

Only then did the Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast relax its body in relief, repeatedly exclaiming, "Too terrifying."

Han Feng and Jia Xing Tian exchanged glances, each seeing confusion in the other's eyes.

What was going on?

Jia Xing Tian felt helpless. What had happened to Senior Nether Sea just now? It had been so timid and cautious—where was its former majestic bearing?

Han Feng, however, seemed thoughtful.

When he had sent the Sea Heart Flame into its body earlier to stimulate the medicinal effects, he had vaguely sensed a thread of connection between the Sea Heart Flame and its body.

Could it be...

Han Feng slightly stirred the Sea Heart Flame within him and issued a command.

The Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast immediately flipped into the lake. A few seconds later, it leaped from the water and did a somersault.

The other three looked at one another, then awkwardly turned their gazes away.

This was the legendary... Imperial Guardian Beast?

Han Feng's eyes lit up, as though he had found the answer.

The Sea Heart Flame seems to have some other use I don't know about!

"Ahem, Master Han, Senior Nether Sea may simply be overly excited. Since the treatment is complete, let us leave first."

Jia Xing Tian truly could not bear to watch the senior he had once revered make a fool of itself before everyone, so he spoke up to smooth things over.

"Mm."

Han Feng nodded and withdrew his command over the Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast as he turned away.

The next instant, Han Feng sensed the Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast fleeing toward the depths of the lake as if for its life, too afraid to come back out.

"Hehe."

Having discovered a new function of the Sea Heart Flame, Han Feng left in high spirits.

"Hah!"

After leaving the Stone Gate, Jia Xing Tian actually breathed a sigh of relief.

"Master Han, shall I take you to the imperial treasury now? As agreed, you may choose any three items."

Han Feng nodded.

Might as well go now, pick what he wanted, and leave.

The imperial treasury was highly confidential. Jia Xing Tian sent Hai Bodong and Fama away, then personally led Han Feng there.

"Master Han, your pill refinement succeeded on the first attempt, saving quite a few medicinal ingredients and two Rank 6 Magic Cores. How about this? You may choose two additional items from the imperial treasury."

Jia Xing Tian spoke to Han Feng.

Han Feng answered solemnly, "State Lord Jia, please do not mention this again. Refining pills for you was something I promised to do. If the first attempt had failed, I naturally would have refined them a second or third time. But since it succeeded on the first attempt, the remaining medicinal ingredients should be returned to their rightful owner."

"Master Han is truly noble in character. Jia admires you."

Jia Xing Tian sighed deeply.

"If it were another alchemist, even if they succeeded on the first try, they would still keep the remaining ingredients as additional payment."

Han Feng merely smiled and offered no comment. "Perhaps it is just my habit. After all... that is how my Teacher taught me."

Jia Xing Tian immediately grew curious.

"Master Han, what kind of person is your Teacher?"

A nostalgic look appeared on Han Feng's face.

"Teacher... he was probably the greatest alchemist on the continent."

Jia Xing Tian swallowed.

The greatest? That sounded somewhat exaggerated.

Jia Xing Tian knew full well how vast the Dou Qi Continent was. The Jia Ma Empire was merely a tiny place.

"Master Han, we have arrived at the treasury."

Jia Xing Tian had the treasury's guardian open the gates, then led Han Feng inside.

"This treasury has three floors. The first mostly contains weapons, the second medicinal ingredients, and the third rare treasures. Master Han, please browse as you please. I shall not disturb you."

Jia Xing Tian voluntarily withdrew, leaving Han Feng alone to make his selections, displaying immense trust.

Of course, every item in the treasury was connected to an array, so Jia Xing Tian would know whatever Han Feng took.

Han Feng spread out his Soul Power and began browsing through the treasury.

The weapons on the first floor were rather useless. At Han Feng's current strength, unless they were weapons of Rank 7 or above, they would be of little use in battle.

Upon entering the second floor, Han Feng became far more interested in the medicinal ingredients. He examined them one by one, checking their age and state of preservation. In the end, he chose two Rank 6 medicinal ingredients: Xuantian Kui Wood and Ziliu Ying Fruit, both relatively rare.

As for the third item, he would first take a look at the third floor. If nothing caught his eye, he would return to the second floor and select another medicinal ingredient.

The third floor contained a rather miscellaneous collection, with no clear categorization. Han Feng scanned everything one by one but found nothing particularly useful.

However, he did find a mysterious amber-like ore. Though he did not know what was inside, it had piqued his curiosity.

In the end, Han Feng chose that mysterious amber, along with the two medicinal ingredients from before, and checked them out together.

Seeing Han Feng take three items, the treasury guardian merely registered them one by one without saying anything else.

After Han Feng emerged from the treasury, Jia Xing Tian did not ask what he had taken and instead proposed hosting a banquet that evening.

"State Lord Jia, there is no need to trouble yourself. I need to return early today."

Han Feng politely declined the invitation.

Jia Xing Tian sighed. "Very well. The Jia Ma Imperial Family will always remember Master Han's help today. If you need anything in the future, feel free to ask me."

Han Feng nodded, then took his leave.

Chapter 42: Seven-Star Pan Peach

After returning to the Mite'er Family, Han Feng went straight back to his room.

Cai'er sat in the hall reading a book. Qinglin leaned against her, seemingly asleep.

Ye Qingyun and Lin Xian'er were cultivating in their rooms.

"Han Feng, you're back."

Cai'er hurriedly stood up. In her daze, Qinglin toppled onto the chair, her little head striking the backrest with a crisp thump.

"Ah!"

Pouting, Qinglin rubbed her head as she woke up and shot Cai'er a resentful look.

But Cai'er had already run toward Han Feng.

"Nothing happened at home, right?"

"Nothing."

"Cai'er, something happened to me!"

Qinglin protested.

"Then I'll rub it for you."

Cai'er reached out and grabbed Qinglin's head.

With such a tiny head, wouldn't a light squeeze shatter it into eight pieces?

Qinglin inexplicably felt a chill run down her spine and hurriedly fled.

"Cai'er, I'm fine now."

"Hmph."

Cai'er clapped her hands and turned to pour Han Feng some tea.

Han Feng was startled by the sight.

What happened? I was only gone for half a day.

As Han Feng puzzled over it, his gaze glanced at the book on the tea table.

The Cultivation of a Virtuous Wife

After hurriedly skimming a few lines, Han Feng broke out in a cold sweat.

"Cai'er, where did this book come from?"

"I found it in the study. Han Feng, I've been studying seriously."

Han Feng coughed twice.

"...You're doing great."

Han Feng praised her. He could hardly deny it outright and dampen Cai'er's enthusiasm for learning.

"However, when reading, you should broaden your horizons. You cannot read only one book; you should read more books as well."

"And besides, not everything written in books is correct."

"Oh, I see."

Cai'er nodded.

"Han Feng, I'll keep working hard."

Han Feng took the tea Cai'er handed him and drank a sip.

"I'll return to my room first. You... continue."

Han Feng smiled awkwardly before returning to his room.

After steadying himself, Han Feng took out the amber he had obtained from the imperial treasury.

He had already burned it with Heavenly Flames on the way back, yet it had not melted. It had truly stirred his curiosity now.

Han Feng summoned the Green Lotus Core Flame and the Sea Heart Flame, merging them into the Green Lotus Sea Heart Flame.

The substantial icy-blue fire lotus licked at the amber, and its hard exterior finally began to show signs of melting.

"I want to see exactly what is hidden inside something that requires the fusion of two Heavenly Flames to melt."

Han Feng increased the flow of Heavenly Flame energy and continuously burned the amber.

About half a quarter-hour later, the amber finally melted completely, revealing the treasure hidden within.

A golden page.

"This is..."

Han Feng looked at the golden page floating in midair. The profound patterns on it resembled a map, yet there were no landmasses or borders.

Soul Power could not penetrate the golden page. Han Feng held it in his hand and examined it from every angle.

Several minutes later, Han Feng frowned slightly.

Even with his discerning eye, he could not tell what it was.

Yet it was unburnable in fire and unyielding before spiritual power.

Even its toughness...