NOVEL NEXT Chapter 337: Feng Qing'er Departs
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Of course, when it came to helping Feng Qing'er expel the fire poison, Lin Feng didn't go all out. Instead, he deliberately maintained a relatively slow pace.
As for Feng Qing'er, she naturally noticed his little tricks.
But every time she protested, he would casually say that he was too exhausted and needed to rest.
Left with no choice, she simply gave up and let things be.
During this period, under Lin Feng's various "methods," this noble phoenix—who had never been involved with a man before—gradually warmed up to him.
Her attitude toward him softened considerably.
As for Lin Feng's strength, after days of persisting with refining the Demon Poison Spot, he had successfully advanced to Three-Star Dou Zong.
However, the remaining portion of the Demon Poison Spot—according to his estimation—might only be enough to push him up by one more star at most.
Even so, his terrifying speed of advancement left Xiao Yixian deeply envious.
After all, even with her Woeful Poison Body, unless she had a steady supply of powerful toxins, she'd need at least half a year to advance a single star after reaching Dou Zong.
And after reaching Four-Star Dou Zong, the pace would slow down even more.
If it weren't for Lin Feng's help, she estimated she'd still be hovering around Five-Star Dou Zong.
As for Feng Qing'er, she didn't seem to care much about Lin Feng's shocking rate of advancement.
After all, once she reached the peak of the Dou Zong level, she was destined to return to her clan and receive the ancestral inheritance.
And the inheritance power from the ancestral land would be enough to push her directly into the Dou Zun level.
From there, she might spend the rest of her life trying to break through to the Ban Sheng level.
Given that magic beasts have incredibly long lifespans—even a Rank 8 Heaven Demon Phoenix like her could easily match the lifespan of a Dou Sheng-level human—she wasn't in any rush.
Inside the secret chamber, on a makeshift wooden bed, Lin Feng slowly awoke from his sleep.
His hand subconsciously reached to the side, as if to pull a soft figure into his arms.
However, this time, his arm found nothing but air.
Startled, Lin Feng instantly woke up and turned his head in alarm.
The woman who had been intimately entangled with him last night had vanished—only a faint lingering fragrance remained.
"This woman…"
Lin Feng smiled bitterly and shook his head.
He hadn't expected Feng Qing'er to leave without even saying goodbye.
She probably didn't know how to face him now.
No wonder, after he helped her completely expel the fire poison yesterday, she hadn't resisted his advances at all.
"…What's this?"
His gaze fell on a neatly folded set of clothes beside him. Resting on top was a slip of paper.
Picking it up, Lin Feng scanned the contents.
The message was straightforward—telling him to forget what happened between them. That her clan would never allow the two of them to be together.
"The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, huh…"
Lin Feng murmured softly, his hand instinctively brushing the Serene Sea Storage Ring on his finger.
Inside it lay the magic core and blood essence of a Rank 8 Ancient Heavenly Phoenix.
After a long silence, Lin Feng finally rose, dressed, and walked out of the secret chamber.
"You finally came out. I thought you'd fallen into despair after she left."
As soon as he stepped outside, Xiao Yixian, who was sitting cross-legged on a large boulder nearby, opened her eyes and said coolly.
In response, Lin Feng scratched his head sheepishly and tried to laugh it off.
"Hehe, Lin Feng, where are we heading now?"
Sensing that the atmosphere was getting a little tense, Tian Huo Zun Zhe quickly emerged from the storage ring and positioned himself between the two, asking with a smile.
Hearing that, Xiao Yixian's attention was temporarily diverted. She turned her gaze toward Lin Feng, as if silently asking what their next move would be.
Seeing Tian Huo help smooth things over, Lin Feng secretly gave him a thumbs-up.
But then, sensing the old man's aura, he was surprised. "Elder Yao, your strength… you've recovered to Nine-Star Dou Zong?"
"That's right. It's all thanks to the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool. I've barely managed to restore myself to the Nine-Star Dou Zong level."
Tian Huo Zun Zhe stroked his faint, illusory beard and chuckled.
"With that, I'll have much more confidence roaming through Central Plains."
Lin Feng did a quick tally in his mind. Including himself as a three-star Dou Zong, their current team now had:
Tian Huo Zun Zhe, a Nine-Star Dou Zong,
Xiao Yixian, a peak Seven-Star Dou Zong,
And two puppets, each also at peak Seven-Star Dou Zong level.
With this kind of lineup, unless they provoked a faction that had a Dou Zun, they really didn't need to fear anyone.
After that, Lin Feng began considering their next course of action.
He had traveled from the Northern Region previously, so returning the same way would mean retracing many old paths.
"How about this—we head over to Western Central Plains for a bit of exploration? Maybe we'll stumble across some rare treasures."
After thinking for a while, Lin Feng suddenly lifted his head and proposed.
"Sure."
Xiao Yixian and Tian Huo Zun Zhe both nodded in agreement.
They weren't particularly concerned about where to go. As long as Lin Feng made the call, they were happy to follow.
High above an unnamed forest, two figures darted through the sky at high speed, streaking toward the Western Region of Central Plains.
These two figures were none other than Lin Feng and Xiao Yixian.
Once they had settled on their next destination, Lin Feng had traded alchemy services for a stash of excellent medicinal ingredients from Jinshi.
However, refining pills for the Gold Swallowing Mouse Clan had still cost him more than half a month.
After that, the two had left the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range, making their way west.
"Whoosh~"
After flying for some time, Lin Feng and Xiao Yixian suddenly halted mid-air. Their gazes swept across the surrounding area.
Sensing a few hidden auras in the vicinity, Lin Feng calmly spoke: "I noticed you long ago. There's no need to keep hiding—come out."
"Hmph. Kid, worthy of being a seventh-tier alchemist. Your senses are sharp. But unfortunately, you're destined to fall here today."
Just as his words fell, an eerie, elderly voice echoed through the air.
Realizing she had been discovered, Granny Yin no longer bothered to hide.
As the space in front of Lin Feng distorted, her hunched figure suddenly appeared in plain view.
Behind her, two skinny old men followed closely, stepping out together.
Both had gray-white hair, and even their eyes shared the same lifeless hue.
One of them wore a brown robe, his face unusually long—somewhat resembling a horse.
The other wore a black-and-green robe, and at first glance, his face looked simple and honest.
However, the occasional flashes of malice in his eyes betrayed his true nature.
After revealing herself, Granny Yin looked coldly at Lin Feng, who stood calmly in mid-air, utterly composed.
She slammed her cane into the sky and growled, eyes full of venom:
"Brat, to reach the Dou Zong realm at your age is truly shocking—even this old woman is impressed. But it's a pity... You just had to ignore my advice and lay hands on that Dou Technique scroll."
"Now, this Central Plains will lose yet another genius!"
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