Put His Doubts to Rest

Han Feng appeared before Li Changqing with a smile. The moment he arrived, he spread out his Soul Force to probe them.

His Soul Force swept over Xiao Yan and Li Changqing.

When it passed over Xiao Yan, it confirmed what Han Feng had been told: the young man was a Dou Shi, yet his Soul Force was far stronger than that of an ordinary Dou Shi. He truly was a gifted Alchemist.

After a cursory sweep over Xiao Yan, Han Feng turned his attention to Li Changqing.

He could not gauge Li Changqing's exact strength, but the man felt as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea, far beyond any Dou Ancestor Han Feng had met.

Han Feng reached an immediate judgment: this man was likely a formidable powerhouse even among Dou Ancestors. He looked so young, too. He might well become a Dou Zun. Han Feng absolutely could not offend him; he needed to get on his good side if he could.

Apology on his face, Han Feng cupped his fists toward Li Changqing. "Senior, I'm truly sorry. I was gathering medicinal herbs deep in the mountains."

"I only just returned and learned from my subordinates that a Dou Ancestor senior wished to commission me to refine a pill. I didn't dare delay for a moment, so I came straight here."

Li Changqing laughed inwardly. What an act. If I hadn't known someone was watching us all along, I might actually have believed him.

He waved a hand and smiled. "There's no need for that, Medicine Emperor. We haven't waited long."

Xiao Yan was as impatient as ever. He gave a cold snort. "Sorry? Looks to me like you were putting on airs. Why else would you show up right when we were about to