Poor Han Feng

Having spent many years in the Black Corner Region, the scarred brute had naturally heard of the great name of Han Feng, the Medicine Emperor, and knew where Han Feng's forces were based.

As a Dou Emperor and a sixth-tier alchemist, Han Feng carried considerable weight in the Black Corner Region. Not only was he an honored guest of every faction, but even the city where he resided had been named after him: Maple City.

The brute possessed only the strength of a Da Dou Shi, so Shi Kang simply carried him along as he flew.

Following the scarred brute's directions, Shi Kang arrived at an exceptionally prosperous Maple City. All sorts of people came and went here, and trade was bustling.

"My lord, that is the territory of Han Feng, the Medicine Emperor." The scarred brute pointed at an immensely magnificent palace.

After casually tossing the scarred brute aside like garbage, Shi Kang shifted his gaze and gave an order to Shi Fei, who lurked in the shadows like a ghost. "Shi Fei, go capture a Nine-star Dou Emperor named Han Feng. He has a Heavenly Flame on him..."

"Yes, Young Clan Leader!" Shi Fei's voice came steadily and powerfully from the shadows as he answered without the slightest hesitation.

Having issued his order, Shi Kang folded his arms and stood there leisurely, beginning to consider how he would trick Zi Yan into coming with him later.

Shi Fei was powerful. With his abilities, finding Han Feng would certainly be far faster than Shi Kang searching everywhere himself.

If he had to handle everything personally, what would be the point of having those two guards?

Shi Fei truly deserved to be called a guard Shi Gang had carefully selected for his son. He worked with astonishing efficiency and did not waste a moment.

Before long, Shi Fei arrived before Shi Kang carrying a man who appeared to be around thirty. In Shi Fei's grasp, the man was like a lamb awaiting slaughter, utterly incapable of resistance.

"Young Clan Leader, he is Han Feng," Shi Fei reported calmly.

Since Shi Kang had not specified what he wanted done with Han Feng after capturing him, Shi Fei had not dealt a killing blow. He had merely restrained him securely and brought him over.

Held under Shi Fei's control, Han Feng was trembling all over with fear.

Just moments ago, he had been immersed in attempting to refine the Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill created by his teacher, Yao Chen, concentrating fully on controlling the flames and Medicinal Herbs.

Then, he had suddenly sensed a powerful sweep of Soul Power. That force sent a chill rising from the depths of his heart.

Before he could react in any way, an extremely oppressive burly man had appeared before him like a ghost.

The burly man was tall and heavily muscled, radiating an aura that struck terror into others. In an instant, he had restrained Han Feng completely.

Han Feng had tried to resist, only to discover that he was like a feeble ant in the other man's hands, with no power to fight back at all. He had been brought here directly and made to face Shi Kang, a man whose handsome features were almost excessive.

Seeing that Shi Kang had already reached the Dou Zong realm at such a young age, coupled with Shi Fei's respectful attitude toward him, Han Feng immediately guessed that Shi Kang was an outstanding descendant of some great clan, with a deep background and formidable strength.

Han Feng forced himself to remain calm and squeezed out a flattering smile. "Your Excellency, I am Han Feng. May I ask what brings you here? If there is anything you require, I will certainly do my utmost to fulfill it..."

Shi Kang narrowed his eyes slightly and gave Han Feng a brief appraisal.

Though Han Feng was not as handsome as himself, his appearance was still quite refined. His glossy black hair hung naturally over his shoulders, and he wore a green alchemist's robe embroidered with exquisite cauldron patterns, faintly exuding Medicinal Fragrance.

On the surface, Han Feng looked rather upright, but Shi Kang knew full well that this fellow was an ungrateful wretch beyond redemption.

For the sake of obtaining a copy of the Flame Mantra, he had actually colluded with people from the Soul Hall and cruelly murdered his own teacher. Shi Kang simply could not understand such conduct...

When Shi Kang had read this part in his previous life, he had been filled with righteous indignation. Now that he had met the real man, he naturally felt no goodwill toward him.

Shi Kang did not intend to avenge Yao Chen. He simply found Han Feng unpleasant.

In any case, he had never intended to spare him. Kill him.

Shi Kang's gaze turned icy as he said decisively, "Kill him. Keep his soul!"

Han Feng froze, his mind going blank. He could not understand why Shi Kang wanted to kill him the moment they met when he seemingly had never offended him.

His eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief as he shouted, "Why? How exactly have I offended you?!"

"Yes, Young Clan Leader!" Shi Fei answered without the slightest hesitation.

At that moment, Han Feng panicked completely. He no longer cared about the dignity of being the Medicine Emperor. His legs gave way, and he dropped to his knees, desperately begging for mercy. "My lord, spare my life! I can give you anything you need! Pills—I have all kinds of precious pills on me! And the Heavenly Flame on my body—so long as you spare me, I am willing to offer all of it to you!"

However, Shi Kang remained unmoved.

Then, Shi Fei killed Han Feng with a single punch.

Han Feng did not even have time to scream. His body flew straight out like a kite with its string cut, then crashed heavily onto the ground as his life force rapidly dissipated.

Han Feng's soul tried to seize the chance to flee. It transformed into an illusory streak of light and quickly drifted into the distance.

However, Shi Fei had been prepared. With a wave of his hand, he seized Han Feng's soul and expertly stored it in a small bottle capable of holding souls.

Poor Han Feng. Even now, he still had no idea how he had provoked Shi Kang.

Holding the small bottle, Shi Fei walked up to Shi Kang and respectfully presented it. "Young Clan Leader, his soul is inside."

Shi Kang nodded in satisfaction, took the bottle, and carefully put it away.

Shi Kang had not yet decided how he would deal with Xiao Yan in the future—whether to befriend him or oppose him.

The reason he had not destroyed Han Feng's soul as well was that, if he decided to befriend Xiao Yan someday, he could use it as a gift to establish goodwill.

After all, he had helped Yao Chen kill Han Feng, that traitorous disciple. Xiao Yan would surely be grateful to him.

It was always good to leave himself a way out. Nothing shameful about that.

Shi Kang would make arrangements for every aspect of things properly.

Shi Kang's gaze slowly settled on Han Feng's corpse.

There was a cluster of deep-blue flames there. The flames danced as though alive, radiating terrifying heat that distorted the surrounding air as if it were about to ignite.

The fifteenth-ranked Sea Heart Flame!

Shi Kang stepped forward and carefully took the Sea Heart Flame into his hand.

The moment he touched it, he felt a powerful force surge through him. The Sea Heart Flame was indeed far stronger than the Green Lotus Core Flame.

If he had not already chosen the Fallen Heart Flame as his target, Shi Kang might truly have chosen to refine this Sea Heart Flame.

Put it away. Even if I can't use it myself, I can bring it back for the clansmen. It won't go to waste.

With that thought, Shi Kang placed a Seal on the Sea Heart Flame and securely stored it away.

With the Green Lotus Core Flame and this Sea Heart Flame, Shi Kang already possessed two Heavenly Flames.

Before long, he would surely obtain a third Heavenly Flame.

Thinking of this, Shi Kang could not help feeling secretly pleased. Having both strength and background after transmigrating into this world truly was wonderful!

The Heavenly Flames Xiao Yan had to exhaust every effort to obtain could be acquired by him with ease.

"Next, it's time to collect the Fallen Heart Flame and Zi Yan..."