Han Feng looked at the puzzled expressions on everyone's faces and continued, "You are all smart people, so I won't beat around the bush. This time, I, Han Feng, intend to deal with Jia Nan Academy!"
Jia Nan Academy!
Those words exploded in everyone's minds. Yuan Yi was the first to speak. "Medicine Emperor, what do you mean?"
Han Feng smiled. "It means I need your help in dealing with Jia Nan Academy! And I need your full support!"
Everyone present fell silent. Not a single person dared to state their position first.
Yin Gu Lao asked suspiciously, "Medicine Emperor, why do you want to deal with Jia Nan Academy? This hardly seems like a wise choice. After all, Jia Nan Academy's foundation is far beyond anything we can compare to."
Yin Gu Lao's words represented everyone's thoughts.
Tie Wu asked somewhat doubtfully, "Medicine Emperor, if this is a personal grudge between you and Jia Nan Academy, it would not be appropriate for us to get involved rashly. You should explain things more clearly."
Han Feng had known that everyone would make excuses. After all, Jia Nan Academy was a towering mountain in these people's eyes, one that was not easy to climb.
Leaving aside anything else, Su Qian, the First Elder of the Inner Academy, alone was extremely difficult to deal with. He was a genuine Dou Zong powerhouse.
Han Feng smiled. "Of course I know your concerns. However, my conflict with Jia Nan Academy is not due to a personal grudge, but for other reasons. I will tell you the specific reason later, but I can guarantee one thing: the reward this time will be extraordinarily generous! Generous beyond your imagination!"
Han Feng's final words undoubtedly stirred the greed in everyone's hearts. The generous reward promised by a peak sixth-tier alchemist was of incomparable value.
However, this was a hard bone to chew. After all, it involved Jia Nan Academy, and Su Qian was a stone weighing on the hearts of everyone in the Black-Corner Region.
Su Mei spoke up on behalf of everyone. "Medicine Emperor, the First Elder of the Inner Academy, Su Qian, is not someone to be trifled with. If we offend them, it will be difficult for us to survive in the Black-Corner Region."
"That's right, Medicine Emperor. You should think this matter through carefully!" Yuan Yi hurriedly tried to persuade him as well. After all, he ran an auction business and did not wish to be dragged into a conflict between such major powers.
Han Feng smiled. "Previously, the people I had in mind to restrain Su Qian were the Gold and Silver Elders, though that would indeed have been somewhat difficult. Now, I would rather entrust this matter to the two sect masters of Xiao Sect."
Upon hearing Han Feng's words, Hai Bodong did not immediately state his position.
When Han Feng saw Hai Bodong's attitude, he knew there was hope.
Su Mei smiled. "The two sect masters of Xiao Sect are both first-rate experts. Even the Gold and Silver Elders are no match for you. With the two of you restraining Su Qian, there certainly won't be any problem."
Listening to Su Mei, Hai Bodong shook his head. "Everyone, I, Hai Bodong, have only recently arrived. I am not very familiar with Jia Nan Academy or this person named Su Qian that you speak of. I fear I may not be suited for this task."
Han Feng threw back his head and laughed several times before saying to Hai Bodong, "Ice Emperor, I presume you have never taken an Imperial Extreme Pill?"
Everyone present's pupils shrank slightly. The words Imperial Extreme Pill held an indescribable allure for Dou Emperor-level cultivators.
Once everyone realized just how determined Han Feng was, they all swallowed hard.
Though the reward was generous, it also came with a certain degree of risk.
Hai Bodong shook his head. "The Imperial Extreme Pill can certainly attract me, but from what you have said, that Su Qian is at least a Dou Zong powerhouse, and perhaps even an experienced veteran. That alone is not enough to make me risk my life to such an extent."
Han Feng spoke again. "Of course! I understand that perfectly. Since the risk is so great, I have prepared another reward as well."
Hai Bodong said with interest, "Oh? Let's hear it."
Han Feng leaned close to Hai Bodong's ear and said, "I assume Sect Master White Fang is about to break through to Dou Zong. I can provide a peak sixth-tier medicinal pill—a Break-Zong Pill!"
Hai Bodong's gaze trembled. Han Feng immediately noticed his expression and knew the matter could succeed.
Then, in a voice only Hai Bodong could hear, he quietly said, "Ice Emperor, as long as you agree to my request, I can give you the two pills I promised right now!"
A look of astonishment appeared on Hai Bodong's face. After several minutes of careful consideration, he nodded at Han Feng.
When all the factions present saw Hai Bodong agree, they too began to feel tempted. After all, Han Feng was offering far too much.
Han Feng said to everyone, "Everyone present, as long as you agree to my request, I, Han Feng, promise each of you an Imperial Extreme Pill! And once the matter is done, I will offer it immediately!"
Everyone considered it for a while. Yin Gu Lao and Tie Wu had remained at their current realms for far too long; they truly could not endure it any longer.
Without the aid of medicinal pills, they would likely find it difficult to make another breakthrough for the rest of their lives. Thus, the two of them were the first to agree.
Yuan Yi thought for a long time before ultimately refusing Han Feng. However, Han Feng had long expected this outcome.
In Yuan Yi's eyes, the Imperial Extreme Pill was exceptionally precious, but it was not something he could not obtain through other means. Therefore, it did not hold an especially strong allure for him.
Yet Su Mei also refused, which caught Han Feng somewhat by surprise.
Yin Gu Lao tried to persuade Su Mei. "Sect Master Su, this kind of opportunity is rare. If you miss it this time, who knows when the next one will come?"
Su Mei smiled. "I am still young, and I do not urgently need this pill. So I will pass. I won't wade into these muddy waters."
Han Feng did not say much after hearing Su Mei's words, merely smiling faintly. However, after some time, he would still need to put in more effort to make Su Mei agree to this operation.
Yin Gu Lao asked Han Feng, "When does the Medicine Emperor plan to act this time? So that people like us can make preparations."
Han Feng waved his hand. "The specific time has not yet been decided. We must wait for developments within Jia Nan Academy, but I will notify you before the operation."
After everyone finalized the matter, they began chatting continuously. Fan Lao's corpse had long since been taken away by some servants.
White Fang looked at the now-empty Blood Sect and licked his lips.
"The Blood Sect only had this many people? I haven't had enough fun yet." With that, White Fang returned directly to Xiao Sect.
When the banquet finally came to an end, Han Feng dismissed all the other factions, leaving only Hai Bodong behind.
"Ice Emperor, I hope our cooperation will be pleasant. You must keep the pills safe; after all, they are no ordinary treasures. But the two sect masters will need to put in more effort as well," Han Feng said with a smile.
"Don't worry. We will," Hai Bodong replied.
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