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He hadn't expected that the Three Leaders would be so sharp minded as well. They had already guessed that he wouldn't simply let this matter go and were even preparing to wait until he lowered his guard before launching a fatal strike.
"Seems like when it comes to schemes and trickery, those who've lived the longest really do have the upper hand."
Thinking of this, Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
"If only I had a few strong experts under my command, that would be ideal. Then I wouldn't have to constantly worry about someone ambushing me."
Lin Feng frowned slightly, deep in thought. He did have a few Dou Zun-level fighters by his side at the moment, but against his current enemies, their strength didn't really pose much of a deterrent.
After all, whether it was the Three Leaders of the Pill Tower or even Gu Xun'er, who might jump in at any time, a few mid-level Dou Zun simply weren't enough to be considered powerful opponents.
"Damn it, those old geezers really don't know when to quit!"
As for Feng Qing'er and Xiao Yixian, upon hearing what Cao Ying had said, they were both furious. But when they remembered that their opponent's strength was not to be underestimated, their delicate brows furrowed tightly.
"I'll return the Heavenly Flame to you. It's still safer in your hands."
At that moment, Cao Ying suddenly spoke, then waved her hand lightly.
The green flame that had been floating in the air drifted toward Lin Feng. Seeing this, Lin Feng reached out his hand to catch it, then stored it away. Immediately after, he swallowed the Heavenly Flame straight into his body.
"By the way, what's Small Pill Tower planning to do with Xiao Yan now?"
After storing the Green Lotus Core Flame, Lin Feng suddenly remembered that he still didn't know what had happened to Xiao Yan. He turned to Cao Ying and asked.
"Small Pill Tower had a similar incident a long time ago, so they're furious this time. They want to make an example out of him."
Hearing his question, Cao Ying responded with a soft smile.
Lin Feng nodded slightly in understanding. He had already expected this outcome.
After all, long ago, Hun Xuzi had infiltrated Small Pill Tower as a spy. When he was discovered, the first Tower Master of the Pill Tower had let him go out of sentiment for their former master-disciple relationship.
But later, Hun Xuzi returned with experts from the Hun Clan and plotted to kill that same Tower Master. Since then, the Pill Tower and the Hun Clan had become mortal enemies, and the Tower had grown extremely sensitive to any hint of betrayal.
Now, Xiao Yan had done something similar — bringing outsiders to ambush his fellow disciples. Once Small Pill Tower learned of it, they would undoubtedly be reminded of Hun Xuzi. The anger in their hearts would only surge even higher.
Thinking of this, Lin Feng felt an immense sense of relief.
As long as Small Pill Tower refused to let Xiao Yan off easily, the Three Leaders of the Pill Tower would have no time to deal with him.
Moreover, after this incident, even with the title of Yao Chen's personal disciple, Xiao Yan would find it difficult to rally any powerful supporters within the Pill Tower. After all, what he had done had stepped right onto the Tower's red line.
Most Pill Tower experts relied on the organization's name and status; how could they afford to associate themselves with someone like Xiao Yan?
Then Lin Feng looked up at Cao Ying and said, "Don't worry. You've given me a lot of useful information, and I won't forget this favor. Coincidentally, many of the Pill Tower's experts have been needing puppets lately.
Once this is over, I'll make a trip to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan and help you find some heavenly treasures that can strengthen your soul power."
"Once you have those treasures, I believe your Cao Clan will be able to produce several more geniuses."
Lin Feng could see that the Cao Clan had a high chance of being drawn to his side, so he offered a promise that was highly tempting for them.
After all, for a clan of alchemists like the Cao Clan, treasures that could enhance soul power were far more enticing than heavenly materials that merely increased cultivation strength.
Hearing his promise, Cao Ying's crimson eyes suddenly lit up, and a look of delight bloomed on her charming face. During their time together in Small Pill Tower, aside from the periods when they were both in seclusion, they had met almost every day.
She had gotten a fairly good grasp of Lin Feng's character. She knew that he was not someone who made promises lightly, and once he did, he almost always fulfilled them.
Thinking of this, Cao Ying's rosy lips curved into a smile. Her narrow, enchanting eyes squinted slightly as she teased, "Then I'll thank Mister Lin Feng in advance."
"Hehe, the information you gave me helped me a lot as well. Consider this mutual courtesy."
Lin Feng chuckled and replied casually.
At this moment, Cao Ying suddenly asked, "By the way, do you still have any of those puppets?"
Hearing that, Lin Feng nodded and said, "I still have a few, but they're all silver ones—only Dou Zong level. If you want, I can pick out some higher-quality golden puppets for you later."
"Hmm, I'm quite curious about those evolving puppets of yours."
Cao Ying nodded lightly, then continued, "Your silver puppets have become quite famous in Small Pill Tower lately."
As she spoke, her crimson eyes glanced at Lin Feng, her lips curving into a bewitching smile. "If you can bring out more of those puppets later and use them to befriend some of the stronger members of Small Pill Tower, they'll be more useful than you can imagine."
With that, she turned her alluring body, waved her slender arm, and said with a smile, "The Heavenly Flame has already returned to its rightful owner, and I've told you everything I know. I'll be taking my leave now."
As her words fell, she lifted one smooth, round leg lightly—and in the next instant, her figure vanished from the courtyard. Under Lin Feng and the others' gaze, she gradually disappeared into the distant sky.
"Now that those three old bastards are planning to strangle us in the cradle, what should we do next?"
After Cao Ying left, Xiao Yixian immediately stepped forward and asked. Feng Qing'er also turned her beautiful eyes toward Lin Feng, waiting for his answer.
"Create strong experts."
Lin Feng met their gazes and slowly voiced his plan.
"You mean using the refinement method of the Sky Demon Puppet and that resurrection secret technique… to artificially create a group of powerful fighters?"
Upon hearing those three words, Feng Qing'er was stunned for a moment, then quickly understood.
"That's right. Right now, that's our only option if we want to rapidly build a force of high-end combat power."
Lin Feng nodded helplessly.
Although he had a good relationship with Zi Yan, the Ancient Dragon Island was currently in a fractured state, making it difficult for them to offer help. After all, aside from Zi Yan—and perhaps Hei Qing—he didn't have much connection with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.
He hadn't officially come into contact with Eastern Dragon Island, but based on what he knew from the original records, that faction's goal was to wait until Zi Yan grew strong enough to reunite the scattered dragon powerhouses, eliminate the other three dragon islands, and restore the unity of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.
Under such circumstances, expecting Zi Yan to bring Eastern Dragon Island to openly oppose the Gu Clan was simply impossible.
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