"Are you still going to cause trouble?"
Han Feng came to the front of the Dou Qi shield and met the gaze of the little Medusa inside.
Medusa stared with a pair of watery and cute eyes, but the anger in them seemed ready to ignite.
Han Feng dispelled the shield and let her out.
"Han Feng, what on earth did you do?"
This time, Medusa did not roar but asked word by word, seriously.
She had just seen the process of Han Feng teaching Cai'er, so she had her own guesses.
Han Feng recounted the previous events.
"Your evolution was too dangerous. Although you succeeded by a fluke, a problem occurred with your soul."
"So, you separated me from my own body!"
"To be precise, both of your bodies now have been re-condensed. Your original snake body has already been turned to scorched earth."
Han Feng took the opportunity to take out Medusa's charred remains, which were now just ashes.
Medusa stood frozen on the spot.
"After the Soul-Guiding Pill was digested by you, how the souls were separated was not something I could control. And according to my estimation, you could have also had a mature body. It was just an accident that no one could have predicted," Han Feng explained.
After coming to her senses, Medusa looked at Han Feng. "Is there any way for me to return to that body now?"
Han Feng shook his head.
In fact, there was still a way, but Han Feng didn't want to help Medusa.
This woman clearly wanted to cause trouble for him. Why should Han Feng go looking for trouble?
"What!"
Medusa clenched her fists, her emotions becoming agitated again.
"Medusa, I must remind you of one thing. Without me, you wouldn't have even been able to complete the first soul condensation."
Han Feng stood up from his seat and looked down at the little Medusa.
The long, slanting shadow enveloped Medusa. Han Feng's calm gaze actually made her feel a chill as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
"You are not qualified to have me help you. The goodwill I had for you at the beginning has long been exhausted."
Han Feng pointed out a clear path for Medusa.
"You can return to the Snake-People Tribe now and continue to be their queen."
"What about her!"
"She will naturally stay by my side. What, you want to take her away?"
Cai'er tightly gripped Han Feng's clothes, her whole body hiding behind him.
Medusa took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.
Now that things had come to this, there was no use in saying anything.
She had gambled everything to break through to Dou Ancestor, but in the end, she had dropped a whole rank and become a Dou King.
Han Feng looked at Medusa quietly, showing no mercy just because she was in the body of a five or six-year-old.
Little Medusa gritted her teeth, spread her Dou Qi wings, and flew out the window.
"Han Feng, she's so small... will she be okay?"
Cai'er gestured. For some reason, Cai'er seemed to sense that Medusa was in a very bad mood.
Han Feng smiled and patted Cai'er's head.
"Don't worry, she's not weak. She'll take good care of herself."
"Oh."
Cai'er nodded obediently.
"Let's go. I'll take you out and introduce you to some new friends."
"Okay."
Han Feng took Cai'er's hand and walked out of the room.
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"Master, who... who is she?"
The three females looked at Han Feng and Cai'er in surprise.
One person had clearly entered the room before, so how did two people come out?
"A friend."
Han Feng pulled Cai'er to sit down.
"Hello, my name is Cai'er."
In the room earlier, Han Feng had already taught Cai'er some common sense, including how to talk and how to control her strength so as not to hurt others.
The three females were all very curious about the suddenly appearing Cai'er.
They introduced each other and, after some initial conversation, found that Cai'er seemed very simple and pure.
An adult was actually chatting very happily with Qing Lin and Lin Xian'er, leaving Ye Qingyun on the side.
Han Feng didn't know whether to laugh or cry at this sight.
He called Ye Qingyun into the room and revealed some secrets to her.
For example, how this Cai'er was born and what her relationship with Medusa was.
Han Feng was worried that Ye Qingyun would be resistant to this, so he told her in advance.
However, Ye Qingyun responded gently, "Master, I have no prejudice against Cai'er."
Perhaps she had once hated the Snake-People Tribe, but now her heart was half filled with Qing Lin and half with Han Feng. She was no longer the walking corpse living in grievance.
"Mm. In the future, when you have time, chat more with Cai'er. She is like a blank sheet of paper right now and still has a lot to learn about human society."
"Okay."
Ye Qingyun asked with some curiosity, "Master, is Cai'er very powerful now?"
Han Feng thought about it seriously. "She is indeed very powerful. Even I can't be careless when dealing with her."
Dou Ancestor and Dou Emperor were two distinctly different levels.
Not to mention that Cai'er was no ordinary Dou Ancestor.
The powerful talent of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python would allow Cai'er, at the one-star Dou Ancestor level, to have the strength to fight against a two-star or even a three-star Dou Ancestor.
With her around, the safety of Lin Xian'er and the others was truly guaranteed. Even if Han Feng left for a period of time, it would not be a big problem.
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At the dinner table, Cai'er was learning how to use chopsticks. Qing Lin volunteered to teach her.
Seeing them getting along harmoniously, Han Feng also felt relieved.
Cai'er and Medusa were truly two extremes.
One was a high and mighty queen, decisive in her methods and temperament. The other was unbelievably pure.
Although it was due to the nature of their souls, the fact that they looked the same really made one's imagination run wild.
After dinner, Ye Qingyun took the initiative to chat with Cai'er.
"Cai'er, where are you sleeping tonight? I'll tidy up a room for you."
"I, I want to sleep with Han Feng," Cai'er said directly.
"Huh?"
Ye Qingyun's face turned red.
So direct?
"Then, I'll go and ask Master."
Ye Qingyun was unsure and had to go and ask Han Feng.
"Sleep with me?"
Han Feng was also taken aback.
"Alright, I'll handle this matter. You go about your business."
"Yes."
Han Feng found Cai'er.
"Cai'er, what's wrong? You don't want to sleep alone?"
"Han Feng, I'm scared."
Cai'er, in front of Qing Lin and Lin Xian'er, threw herself into Han Feng's arms.
"Sister Cai'er is also afraid of sleeping alone," Qing Lin remarked with curiosity, a look of innocence on her face.
Han Feng couldn't refuse Cai'er and had to say, "Alright, but only for tonight. Tomorrow, you have to try to sleep on your own."
"Okay!"
Cai'er nodded repeatedly.
Lin Xian'er watched this scene, and for some reason, she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart.
She was so young and had never asked to sleep with her master. Sister Cai'er was so old, how could she make such an outrageous request!
And the key was that Master had actually agreed...
An unknown desire to compete sprouted in Lin Xian'er's heart. She also wanted to sleep with her master!
"Qing Lin, no more playing. Back to cultivation!"
"Eh? Sister Xian'er..."
Qing Lin looked at the departing Lin Xian'er with a puzzled expression and quickly followed.
What was going on? She wasn't that diligent before.
She had already cultivated for so long this morning.
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Han Feng and Cai'er returned to the room.
After washing up, Han Feng continued to sit and cultivate. Cai'er obediently lay on one side of the bed, quietly watching Han Feng.
For Cai'er, today was her first official day in this world.
Han Feng was her closest support.
She didn't understand that she had a Dou Ancestor's cultivation, nor did she understand anything about Medusa or the Snake-People Tribe. In her eyes, there was only Han Feng.
Han Feng taught her human common sense, so she learned how to be a human, not a snake. Han Feng taught her how to make friends and how to talk and chat, so she went to practice with Qing Lin and the others. Han Feng taught her to be kind to others, so she was kind to others.
Everything was because Han Feng told her to do it, so she did it.
"Han Feng is so nice..." Cai'er said softly.
Han Feng, who was cultivating, curved his lips slightly, slowly opened his eyes, and tapped Cai'er's pert nose.
"Sleep well."
Cai'er smiled with satisfaction and immediately closed her eyes.
The night was like a dream. Tonight's moon, shyly hidden behind the clouds, half-covered, was intoxicating.
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Early the next morning, after breakfast, Han Feng prepared to set off for the imperial palace.
"Cai'er, you stay and look after the house. Don't let them get hurt."
After Han Feng finished his instructions, Cai'er nodded seriously.
In the Miteer family grounds, Hai Bodong walked over to meet him.
"Grandmaster Han, are you going to the imperial palace today?"
"Yes."
"Do you need me to accompany you?"
"Let's go together. I'm not familiar with the roads. You can lead the way."
"Good."
Hai Bodong had been waiting for this. The two of them left the Miteer family together and headed for the imperial palace.
According to the rules in the Holy City, one could not fly without permission.
This was to defend against surprise attacks from unknown experts.
In the carriage, Hai Bodong told Han Feng about the Jia Ma Imperial Family.
He and Jia Xingtian were old acquaintances. Decades ago, he was a five-star Dou Emperor, and Jia Xingtian was a seven-star. The two of them were evenly matched.
Now, after so much time had passed, Jia Xingtian had probably reached the peak of the Dou Emperor realm, while he had gone through great pains to preserve his former cultivation.
If it weren't for Han Feng's Spirit Recovery Purple Pill, Hai Bodong would have been even weaker, unable to even reach his former cultivation level.
From this, one could see that on the Dou Qi Continent, opportunities and crises coexisted. For a single, ethereal fragmented map of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, Hai Bodong had fallen to such a state.
However, fortune and misfortune are two sides of the same coin. This fragmented map had also allowed him to befriend Han Feng.
The Spirit Recovery Purple Pill had not used up that favor. The Sea Heart Token was still with Hai Bodong.
If he needed it in the future, he could ask Han Feng at any time.
However, Hai Bodong's shrewd eyes could see that the longer this favor was saved, the greater the return would be.
Han Feng was like a brand that was constantly appreciating in value. When he grew to his later stages, even a casual bit of his influence could benefit Hai Bodong for a lifetime.
The carriage arrived at the main gate of the imperial palace.
As soon as Han Feng appeared, someone came to greet him.
"Grandmaster Han, His Majesty asked me to wait for you here in advance. This way please."
The two walked into the imperial palace. Although others were a bit unfamiliar with Hai Bodong, they did not dare to stop Han Feng's companion.
Soon, the two arrived at a quiet courtyard.
Jia Xingtian was already waiting here.
"Grandmaster Han."
Jia Xingtian gave Han Feng a slight bow, then his gaze turned to Hai Bodong.
The two old men looked at each other, as if all the vicissitudes of time were contained in that one glance.
But at this moment, surprisingly, neither of them spoke.
"Emperor Jia, just give me the ingredients directly. It would be best to finish this matter today."
Jia Xingtian did not dare to delay and handed a pre-prepared storage ring to Han Feng.
"Grandmaster Han, inside are three portions of the ingredients for the Hunyuan Bone-Shaping Pill. I'll be counting on you."
"Mm."
Han Feng nodded, then walked into the alchemy room on the side and efficiently started working.
Outside the courtyard, Jia Xingtian and Hai Bodong smiled at each other.
"Hai Bodong, you old bag of bones are actually still alive."
"Jia Xingtian, you're looking more and more robust as you age."
Jia Xingtian squinted his eyes.
"To be honest, I'm really curious how your Miteer family managed to latch onto a big shot like Grandmaster Han."
Hai Bodong smiled proudly.
"I waited painstakingly in the Tagor Desert for so many years, just to wait for Grandmaster Han's arrival. Such painstaking effort is naturally not something your imperial family can compare to."
Jia Xingtian gave a humorless laugh.
"It seems that after not seeing you for so many years, the once aloof and arrogant Hai Bodong has also learned to be glib."
"Likewise."
Unknowingly, the smell of gunpowder began to fill the air between their words.
"Hmph, Grandmaster Han is refining a pill today, so I won't teach you a lesson," Jia Xingtian glanced at Hai Bodong.
"If you want to fight, I'm ready anytime," Hai Bodong replied faintly.
Just as the gunpowder was about to ignite, an old man suddenly arrived.
Fa Ma was slightly out of breath. He looked at the two of them.
"Where's Grandmaster Han?"
"Old fellow Fa Ma, you're too late. Grandmaster Han has already gone in," Jia Xingtian said.
He had already gone to remind Fa Ma, but who knew that Han Feng would be so efficient.
"Alas!"
Fa Ma stamped his foot in regret, as if he had missed a huge opportunity.
He had originally wanted to observe Han Feng's alchemy. He was even prepared to exchange two sixth-grade pill formulas for Han Feng's consent.
But he was still a step too late.
Since the alchemy had begun, he could not be disturbed. Anyone with a bit of common sense understood this.
Fa Ma suddenly had a sneaky thought.
It would be great if Han Feng failed the first time. That way, he could take the opportunity to go in and ask for a chance to observe.
With Fa Ma as a lubricant, Hai Bodong and Jia Xingtian stopped arguing.
The three old men sat together and talked about the past events of the imperial capital.
One of the major events was Yun Shan's closed-door seclusion to strive for Dou Ancestor.
Jia Xingtian shook his head.
"I also tried to go into seclusion once, but after failing, I didn't dare to try again."
It was not only because of the problem with his foundation. If he failed again, it might leave hidden injuries, causing him to lose the chance to break through for the rest of his life.
It was also because the current Jia Ma Imperial Family was a mixed bag, and he was the only pillar of support.
If anything happened to him, the imperial family might even change its surname.
First, there was the Misty Cloud Sect, and now there was also Hai Bodong.
Although Jia Xingtian understood Hai Bodong and knew that he would not do anything rebellious.
But the more it was like this, the more Jia Xingtian dared not to gamble.
He was even a little envious that Yun Shan could have such a perfect disciple as Yun Yun, who had reached the peak of the Dou King realm at a young age.
It was a foregone conclusion that she would become a Dou Emperor in the future.
And there was also Gu He, who had now become a fifth-grade alchemist, catching up with the old fellow Fa Ma. His future was also limitless.
The Jia Ma Imperial Family... someone had to rise up.
This was also the reason why Jia Xingtian was so impatient and had immediately rushed to Desert City after learning the news.
If Han Feng could refine the sixth-grade Hunyuan Bone-Shaping Pill, then he could restore the royal family's guardian magical beast. At that time, the royal family would have another Dou Emperor combatant, and only then could they stabilize the situation.