Two days later, Lu Changfeng was meditating and cultivating in his residence when he suddenly sensed several presences approaching outside.
When he opened his eyes, he heard Xiao Xun'er's voice from outside the door.
"Brother Changfeng, someone outside is asking to see you. They say they're from the Mittel Auction House."
Hearing this, Lu Changfeng rose and walked out.
When he reached the entrance, he saw Teng Shan standing there with two attendants behind him, holding several exquisite wooden boxes.
Seeing Lu Changfeng come out, Teng Shan immediately approached, his face wreathed in smiles. "Master Lu, please forgive this presumptuous intrusion."
Hearing this, Lu Changfeng casually waved a hand.
"You're too polite, Patriarch Teng Shan. Come inside, and we can talk."
Teng Shan followed Lu Changfeng into the main hall. Once they were seated, he had the attendants bring forward all the wooden boxes.
"Master Lu, these are the medicinal ingredients you requested last time. I've gathered them all. There are also a few supplementary ingredients that I specially prepared extra portions of. Please accept them."
Hearing this, Lu Changfeng opened the wooden boxes and took a look. Finding that the ingredients were all of fairly good quality, he nodded.
"You've been thoughtful, Patriarch Teng Shan."
Meanwhile, Teng Shan hesitated before continuing.
"Master Lu, there's actually another matter I came to discuss with you today."
Hearing this, Lu Changfeng glanced at him.
"Steward Teng Shan, just speak your mind."
Teng Shan took a deep breath before speaking slowly.
"Over the past few days, news of His Majesty Jia Xingtian's breakthrough to Dou Zong has spread throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire. Everyone knows that His Majesty was able to break through because he took the Sect Breaking Pill you refined."
Hearing this, Lu Changfeng nodded slightly without saying anything more.
Teng Shan continued, "Now, every faction is asking about you, Master Lu, hoping to make your acquaintance. Even the Misty Cloud Sect has sent people to the Mittel Auction House to ask several times."
Hearing this, Lu Changfeng was not actually surprised.
After all, Jia Xingtian's breakthrough to Dou Zong had caused such a stir that it would have been difficult not to attract attention.
He said calmly, "Let them ask. I don't much like trouble."
Hearing this, Teng Shan hurriedly nodded.
"Of course, of course. Rest assured, Master Lu. The Mittel Auction House will absolutely not reveal any information about you."
At that moment, Lu Changfeng seemed to remember something. He looked at Teng Shan and asked, "By the way, how has Hai Bodong been lately?"
Hearing Lu Changfeng's question, Teng Shan immediately replied.
"After taking the pill you refined, Elder Hai's strength recovered to the peak nine-star Dou Emperor level. He has been cultivating in seclusion lately, saying that he wants to attempt a breakthrough to the Dou Zong realm."
Hearing this, Lu Changfeng nodded slightly.
"That's good."
At that moment, Teng Shan hesitated before asking tentatively.
"Master Lu, forgive me for asking, but you previously said you would consider refining a Sect Breaking Pill for Elder Hai. I wonder if you've now..."
Hearing Teng Shan's question, Lu Changfeng glanced at him.
"If Hai Bodong wants a Sect Breaking Pill, that's not out of the question, but I need him to offer something in exchange."
Hearing this, Teng Shan immediately grew excited. "Please tell me, Master Lu. As long as it's something the Mittel Auction House can accomplish, we'll spare no effort."
Lu Changfeng spoke calmly.
"I'm not asking for much, just some medicinal ingredients. I'll write you a list shortly. Also, if Hai Bodong really does break through to Dou Zong, he must help me once if I ever come to him with a matter."
Hearing this, Teng Shan immediately agreed. "That's no problem. I'll be sure to pass your words on to Elder Hai."
Lu Changfeng rose, wrote out a list of medicinal ingredients, and handed it to Teng Shan.
After accepting the list, Teng Shan respectfully put it away. "Rest assured, Master Lu. I'll gather these ingredients as soon as possible."
After saying this, Teng Shan rose and took his leave.
Once Teng Shan had left, Xiao Xun'er came over from the side, looked at Lu Changfeng, and asked.
"Brother Changfeng, why are you helping that Hai Bodong refine a Sect Breaking Pill?"
Hearing Xiao Xun'er's question, Lu Changfeng smiled slightly. "Hai Bodong is fairly strong, and his character is decent too. If he can break through to Dou Zong, he might prove useful in the future."
Hearing this, Xiao Xun'er nodded without asking anything more.
Meanwhile, Lu Changfeng returned to his room and resumed meditating and cultivating.
After all, although his current strength was already sufficient, he still could not afford to slack off in cultivation.
Over the next few days, Lu Changfeng remained at his residence cultivating, occasionally making a trip to the Mittel Auction House to see whether all the ingredients had arrived.
Meanwhile, undercurrents surged through the Jia Ma Empire because of Jia Xingtian's breakthrough to Dou Zong.
Every faction was trying to discover who had refined Jia Xingtian's Sect Breaking Pill, but the Mittel Auction House kept its lips sealed and did not reveal any information.
The various factions could only find their own ways to investigate through different channels.
At the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Yun was also in her room, thinking about Lu Changfeng. Just what is this Lu Changfeng's background? At twenty, he's already a Dou Zong expert and a seventh-tier alchemist. Someone like him is truly unheard of.
Yun Yun pondered inwardly. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Lu Changfeng was no ordinary person.
Moreover, he doesn't seem very interested in any of the Jia Ma Empire's factions. He even coldly rejected the Imperial Family's attempts to recruit him. Someone like that either has a powerful background or is so strong that he doesn't need to rely on anyone.
At this thought, Yun Yun could not help sighing inwardly.
It seems I'll have to think of another way to make this Lu Changfeng's acquaintance.
At that moment, Nalan Yanran was also in her room, thinking about when she had seen Lu Changfeng at the Nalan Family a few days earlier.
Just what is that Lu Changfeng's background? Why are Grandfather and Teacher so respectful toward him?
Nalan Yanran pondered inwardly, growing more curious the more she thought. Also, the way he looks at me seems a little different from how he looks at others.
At this thought, Nalan Yanran's face flushed slightly.
What am I thinking? He's a Dou Zong expert. How could he possibly take an interest in me?
She shook her head and stopped dwelling on it.
Meanwhile, Lu Changfeng knew nothing of what these people were thinking. He simply cultivated quietly in his residence.
After all, improving his strength was what mattered most to him. As for everything else, none of it mattered.
As for Xiao Xun'er, she leaned against Lu Changfeng's side, feeling utterly at ease. After all, as far as she was concerned, as long as Lu Changfeng was there, she had nothing to worry about, no matter what happened.