"Still, I'm more interested in Han Feng's Sea Heart Flame."
Xiao Yi Xian's smile deepened.
Qing Lin's eyes sparkled as she listened from the side. She could not help leaning closer. "Young Master, Young Master, Qing Lin can help too! Qing Lin has Zi Jing, and two fifth-tier magical beasts. They can help Young Master beat up the bad guys!"
"Alright."
Liu Bai smiled and rubbed her head.
"Qing Lin is the best."
"Young Master is rubbing Qing Lin's head again..."
Qing Lin grumbled, but her eyes curved into crescents, clearly enjoying it immensely.
Queen Medusa leaned against the courtyard gate, watching the scene. A trace of barely noticeable softness flashed through her violet eyes.
Hai Bodong stood beneath the corridor with his hands behind his back. Watching the young people chat and laugh, he could not help stroking his beard and shaking his head.
"Youth really is wonderful."
He sighed softly.
"Back in my day, I..."
"What was Hai Lao like back then?"
Liu Bai turned his head and asked with a smile.
Hai Bodong choked, then said somewhat wistfully,
"Back then, I was quite the prominent figure too!"
"Yes, yes, Hai Lao is highly respected, a truly prominent figure."
Liu Bai went along with him smoothly.
Hai Bodong rolled his eyes.
After fooling around for a while, Liu Bai's smile faded, and his expression turned more serious.
"Alright, time to handle proper business."
He turned to Yuan Yi and instructed, "I need detailed intelligence on the various forces in the Black-Corner Region over recent years, especially Medicine Emperor Han Feng—his strength, subordinates, relationships, routines, the more detailed the better."
"Also, keep an eye out for every rumor within the Black-Corner Region concerning Heavenly Flames, high-grade Alchemists, and Sixth-Grade Pills. No matter how absurd it sounds, report it to