Kill Han Feng, Yao Chen's Complete Submission

"Zi Yan, this is Yao Chen, an Eighth-Rank Alchemist. I specifically found him to solve your problem of not growing up. You can briefly tell him what happened to you."

Ling Yuan's use of the word "specifically" was quite deliberate. Clearly, he had spent the past few days playing with snakes.

Yet from his mouth, it became him going out of his way for Zi Yan, specifically seeking out an Alchemist to solve her problem.

A textbook old scumbag move. But how could the pure-minded little Zi Yan see through his schemes? She only thought Ling Yuan had truly been keeping her matters in mind all along.

Realizing that Yao Chen might be able to cure her, Zi Yan carefully recounted everything: how she had been alone as a child, accidentally touched and eaten Transformation Grass, and how her body had remained in the form of a child ever since.

She even described in detail what the Transformation Grass had tasted like and how she had reacted after eating it, concealing nothing.

Ling Yuan added from the side, "Yao Chen, Zi Yan's true form is an Ancient Void Dragon, and her bloodline should be of no low rank.

"I suspect the reason she has never grown up is that her bloodline was too powerful when she was young, while her body lacked sufficient energy to replenish it, causing her physical development to stagnate. Do you have any pills that could allow her to grow normally?"

Yao Chen bowed slightly. "Young Clan Leader's guess is the same as mine. The core reason Miss Zi Yan has not grown up is that her foundations were insufficient during her childhood. Coupled with the incomplete medicinal effect of the Transformation Grass she accidentally consumed back then, it could not support her body's normal development, resulting in her growth stagnating."

"Young Clan Leader can give her more heavenly treasures to replenish her foundations. Once she breaks through to the Dou Zong realm, her body should gradually develop and return to its normal appearance."

Ling Yuan shook his head. "Zi Yan's bloodline is very strong. Breaking through to Dou Zong probably won't be enough."

Having read the original story, he knew that even after Zi Yan reached Peak Dou Zong, she would still look like a child.

Hearing this, Yao Chen fell into thought. His fingers lightly stroked his illusory beard. A moment later, his eyes lit up, and he said to Ling Yuan,

"Young Clan Leader, I do have an Eighth-Grade Pill called the Source-Replenishing Pill. It is specifically used to make up for insufficient foundations in childhood, which perfectly suits Miss Zi Yan's situation. I cannot guarantee that it will definitely make her grow up after she takes it, but even if it has no effect, it will not cause her body any harm."

Ling Yuan's eyes lit up. This could work!

He could give it a try. If it truly worked on Zi Yan, then he could...

He would not need to wait for Zi Yan to refine the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit anymore.

Yao Chen was still only in soul form. Even if he had the recipe for the Source-Replenishing Pill, given his current state, he simply could not refine an Eighth-Grade Pill.

Ling Yuan could only return and have the clan's Alchemists refine it.

Ling Yuan casually ruffled Zi Yan's purple hair.

"When we return, I'll arrange for the clan's Alchemists to refine a Source-Replenishing Pill for you to try."

Zi Yan was thrilled at the prospect of growing up, and she had no filter on her mouth.

"Ling Yuan, you're so good to me! When the time comes, I'll warm your bed to repay you!"

Zi Yan blurted out those outrageous words, catching Ling Yuan completely off guard. He nearly spat blood.

And she said it right in front of Qing Lin and Yao Chen. She did not know the meaning of embarrassment at all.

Ling Yuan wailed inwardly, This girl really has no restraint! Saying something like that in front of so many people—she's trying to ruin my lifelong reputation!

The Jia Ma Empire's affairs had mostly been settled. Moreover, Zi Yan was anxious to return and refine the pill, hoping she could grow up sooner. She nagged Ling Yuan every day, urging him to set off.

Ling Yuan had not planned to stay any longer anyway, so he gave the order, "Set off. Return to the clan!"

Though he had returned shortly after leaving for training, Ling Yuan did not think there was anything inappropriate about it.

He only needed to tell his father that he had found a heaven-defying technique, as well as about the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion.

Especially the Ten Thousand Bodies Origin Return Technique—this was absolutely a major matter.

Whether his father could break through to Seven-Star Dou Sheng depended on it!

Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Ling Yuan had long been ready. Ling Yun took the four of them along.

On the way back, they passed through the Black-Corner Region.

Ling Yuan conveniently made a trip to Feng City in the Black-Corner Region.

He had promised Yao Chen that he would help him get revenge, and Ling Yuan had not forgotten.

Besides, Han Feng still had a Flame Mantra fragment and a Heavenly Flame in his possession. Ling Yuan had to take them.

Otherwise, the Flame Mantra fragment might end up in Xiao Yan's hands again.

At this moment, Han Feng's Alchemy Room was filled with swirling smoke and a rich medicinal fragrance.

Han Feng stood before the pill furnace, wholly focused on refining pills. He controlled the flames as they slowly circulated, utterly unaware that danger was approaching.

The next second, the space within the Alchemy Room suddenly twisted, and a figure appeared out of thin air. It was Ling Yuan.

Without the slightest hesitation, he directly unleashed the Dou Technique Spirit Rhinoceros Finger at Han Feng, who was in the middle of refining pills.

Dense Dou Qi gathered at Ling Yuan's fingertip. A massive finger of Dou Qi appeared out of nowhere, carrying terrifying force as it crushed down viciously toward Han Feng. This Spirit Rhinoceros Finger was a Middle Earth Tier Dou Technique, and with Ling Yuan's strength as a Two-Star Dou Zong driving it, its power was even more horrifying.

Even if Han Feng had been prepared and gone all out, he might not have been able to withstand this strike. Much less now, when he was completely defenseless and fully immersed in pill refinement, ambushed by Ling Yuan without warning.

Han Feng only had time to turn his head and watch the giant finger descend.

It was too fast. He had no time to defend himself.

"Boom!"

The enormous finger of Dou Qi slammed down onto Han Feng. Its terrifying power erupted instantly, shattering the pill furnace into pieces.

Han Feng's physical body was directly crushed into a cloud of blood mist by that force.

The instant his body was destroyed, a faint soul emerged from the mangled flesh. Han Feng's soul was filled with terror as he turned to flee.

Ling Yuan's gaze turned cold. With a flash of his body, he grabbed Han Feng's soul by the throat, rendering him unable to move.

Han Feng's soul struggled fiercely, his face filled with fear and confusion as he roared at Ling Yuan,

"I have no grudge with you, sir. Why did you attack me with lethal force the moment you appeared? How have I offended you?"

Ling Yuan had no intention of wasting words with Han Feng and directly summoned Yao Chen.

An illusory figure floated out from the ring. It was Yao Chen.

The moment he appeared and saw Han Feng's soul held in Ling Yuan's grasp, the flames of vengeance instantly ignited in his eyes.

Then he deeply bowed to Ling Yuan, his voice full of gratitude. "Thank you, Young Clan Leader, for helping me suppress this traitorous disciple!"

Yao Chen's heart was filled with excitement. He had thought that he would never have a chance to take revenge in this lifetime.

He could only survive in soul form, yet he had unexpectedly encountered a benefactor like Ling Yuan.

Ling Yuan had not only helped restore his soul and promised to reconstruct his body, but had now personally captured Han Feng for him.

He would never forget this kindness for all eternity. At this moment, Yao Chen had already made up his mind to follow Ling Yuan unto death for the rest of his life and never betray him.

Han Feng, held by Ling Yuan, suddenly widened his eyes upon seeing Yao Chen's figure.

His face was full of disbelief, and even his voice trembled. "You... how can you still be alive?"

Only now did Han Feng finally understand why this unfamiliar expert had suddenly tried to kill him.

"Traitorous disciple! I treated you like my own son back then, carefully teaching you the art of alchemy and imparting all I had learned in my life to you. Yet for the sake of a technique, you colluded with Mu Gu Elder and ambushed me, causing my death! Has your conscience been eaten by dogs?"

Seeing Han Feng's terrified appearance, the fury Yao Chen had suppressed for years finally erupted completely. He roared at Han Feng's soul.

Han Feng trembled from Yao Chen's roar. Knowing he was doomed, he immediately cried and begged for mercy, tears and snot streaming down his face.

"No, Teacher, I was wrong, I was truly wrong! Mu Gu Elder forced me to do it. He threatened my family, and I had no choice but to attack you. Please spare me this once!"

Watching from the side, Ling Yuan could not help but smile. Han Feng was not admitting his mistake; he simply knew he was about to die.

Yao Chen was no fool, so naturally he would not believe Han Feng's one-sided words again.

"Traitorous disciple, and you still dare to quibble at a time like this! Today, I will cleanse the sect..."

In the end, Yao Chen personally scattered Han Feng's soul.

After dealing with Han Feng, Yao Chen bowed to Ling Yuan once more, his tone still respectful. "Thank you, Young Clan Leader, for granting me this. My great vengeance has been avenged. This subordinate has no way to repay you, but I will certainly spend the rest of my life repaying the Young Clan Leader!"

After thoroughly enjoying this dramatic feud between master and disciple, Ling Yuan waved his hand.

His gaze fell upon the corner of the Alchemy Room, where a pale blue flame burned slowly. It was Han Feng's Heavenly Flame—Sea Heart Flame.