Han Feng took a while to accept what Yao Tianhuo had said.
He shook his head and smiled helplessly.
It wasn't anything much, just a bit sudden.
"Then I'll leave this matter to you."
Han Feng said seriously.
Yao Tianhuo nodded.
"I will do my best to search, but this matter cannot be accomplished in a day. You... have to be mentally prepared."
"I know."
Han Feng let out a long breath.
"Just do your best."
Han Feng stood up and walked to the window, looking at the scenery outside.
"There's no need to put aside the matter of the Hall of Souls. The two things can be done together. That way, even if we don't find him later, it won't be a waste of effort."
Yao Tianhuo walked to Han Feng's side and comforted him, "Don't be too pessimistic. At least your master is remembered by you. If he knew you were spending such a huge price to find him, he would probably be moved to death. Sigh, no one remembered me back then. If it weren't for you, I really would have died there."
Han Feng gave a bitter smile.
If Master knew that I was looking for him, he probably wouldn't be moved to death, but he might be scared to death.
"Don't say I'm looking for him."
"Huh?"
Yao Tianhuo was a little confused.
"It's a long story, so I won't say it."
Han Feng didn't want to tell Yao Tianhuo about the messy things in the past.
Family scandals should not be made public. He also wanted to save face.
"You do your thing. I'll look around."
Yao Tianhuo watched Han Feng stride out of the door, then turned to look at the mountain of documents on the table.
"You sure ran fast. I wanted you to help me."
He shook his head and returned to the desk to deal with official business.
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Yellow Spring Pavilion, as a famous force in the Central Plains, had chosen a pretty good location.
In the entire Western Region, it was also an area with excellent feng shui and rich heaven and earth energy.
However, due to the fact that the Yellow Spring Pavilion mainly cultivated dark attribute techniques, the back mountain area was filled with yin energy and contained baleful qi.
Yao Tianhuo designated it as a forbidden area, forbidding disciples from entering.
However, the yin energy in the mountains nourished many yin and cold medicinal ingredients, some of which were quite rare treasures.
Yao Tianhuo would regularly organize teams to go into the mountains to mine, and at the same time clear out some magical beasts to maintain balance.
All things coexist in yin and yang. Where there is yin, there is yang.
Inside this deep mountain, there was an extremely yang cave, quite hidden and known to few.
Yao Tianhuo had mentioned it to Han Feng, saying that there was an extremely mysterious fire attribute aura hidden in that extreme yang cave. However, since the cave went deep underground, he didn't have time to explore it, so he just looked around a bit and came back.
At this time, Han Feng arrived at this mysterious cave and looked down.
He saw only darkness below, gloomy and cold, looking nothing like an extreme yang place.
"Interesting."
Han Feng rubbed his chin.
With his sensitivity to the laws of fire, he could be certain that below the cave must be a place where underground fire attribute energy converged.
With good luck, it might be another blessed land.
Whether it was alchemy or weapon refining, fire was an indispensable element. Some great experts might be able to find a new path and discover new methods.
But all roads lead to the same destination, and the status of fire was unshakeable.
If there really was a fire attribute blessed land below, then this place could be set up as a specialized weapon refining site later, forging instruments in large batches, hidden and convenient.
Han Feng extended his index finger, and a white light condensed at the fingertip.
"One Finger Opens Heaven and Earth!"
The finger light piercing through the void broke through the darkness below, instantly clearing the surrounding turbid qi.
Han Feng flew into the cave and dived down at extreme speed.
After about half an hour, Han Feng cleared the obstacles along the way, left marks, and finally arrived at the bottom of the cave.
Feeling the pure earth fire aura spreading from all around, the Green Lotus Core Flame emerged from Han Feng's fingertips, gulping down the energy here.
It seemed that not only bad he found a blessed land, but he had also found a place for the Green Lotus Core Flame to advance.
If he cultivated here for a long time, in less than a year, Han Feng was confident that he could raise the Green Lotus Core Flame by a level.
Although it didn't guarantee comprehending the Profound Meaning of the Heavenly Flame, it could indeed increase the energy level of the Green Lotus Core Flame, allowing the high-level Earth Rank "Flame Mantra" to slowly accumulate foundation and prepare for breaking through to a Heaven Rank technique in the future.
Unfortunately, time was limited, and he really couldn't spare a year right now.
After pondering for a moment, Han Feng stopped thinking about it.
He would cultivate for as many days as he could. Later, he happened to be developing the "Heavenly Flame Detection" function here, so he would stay a few more days.
Moreover, this blessed land could be left for Elder Yao to cultivate, so it wouldn't be wasted.
Yao Tianhuo was also a Dou Venerate who comprehended the laws of fire. With the help of the terrain, he could greatly increase his cultivation speed.
Han Feng continued to explore underground. He used the light of the Green Lotus Core Flame to observe the energy flow and found that there were actually hundreds of tunnel openings, transporting earth fire energy from all directions.
"This..."
Looking at the dense tunnel openings around him, Han Feng was startled for a moment.
Could this blessed land be man-made?
Han Feng secretly raised his vigilance and observed carefully for a while.
However, various details proved that there were no traces of artificiality here.
Perhaps it was created by the erosion of earth fire energy over the years.
"Truly the uncanny workmanship of nature."
Han Feng exclaimed in admiration, looked at the tunnel openings around him, and did not continue to explore further forward.
This place where earth fire converged might lead to the discovery of more places with rich fire attribute energy.
Unfortunately, he didn't have that much time and could only leave it to Elder Yao to explore slowly.
After returning to the Skyfire Pavilion, Han Feng told Yao Tianhuo what he had explored.
Hearing that it was a fire attribute blessed land, Yao Tianhuo didn't say a word and followed Han Feng to dive into the cave again.
Witnessing the magic of this place with his own eyes, Yao Tianhuo was greatly amazed.
"Han Feng, am I accurate or what? Last time I led you to find the Medicine Saint Valley, and this time I pointed out an Earth Fire Cave for you. Hahaha, this old man's mouth is really blessed!"
Yao Tianhuo laughed heartily.
With such rich power of fire, he could save at least ten years and break through his realm faster.
"Han Feng, I think you will definitely be able to find your teacher!"
Yao Tianhuo patted Han Feng on the shoulder, giving him a verbal blessing.
Han Feng pursed his lips.
"I'll take your good wishes, but it seems I'm the main force in every exploration, right?"
The mysterious mist above the Medicine Saint Valley, if not for Han Feng, Yao Tianhuo would have died.
This time, the Earth Fire Cave was also a path quickly cleared by Han Feng.
"Hey! Don't mind these details. As long as the result is good, right?"
Yao Tianhuo circled underground a few times. seeing the dense openings in the rock wall, he showed the same surprised look as Han Feng before.
"This place is actually connected to hundreds of other caves!"
"Doesn't that mean we can discover other blessed lands?"
Han Feng nodded.
"It's possible, but at the current stage, let's develop this place first. You can lead people to explore later."
Han Feng explained his plan to Yao Tianhuo, preparing to turn this place into a weapon refining site.
Yao Tianhuo noted everything down, preparing to plan properly after returning.
Such a large Earth Fire Cave had to be utilized well.
However, the difficulty lay in the inconvenient transportation here. Even for a Dou Emperor, traveling back and forth would take a lot of effort and time.
Later, he could consider building a spatial wormhole nearby to shorten the commuting time.
"I'll also leave the security maintenance work of this place to you. Make full preparations before opening it."
"Don't worry. This old man won't ruin such a treasure land."
It was rare to encounter a treasure land suitable for himself. Yao Tianhuo's work enthusiasm increased several times, and he began deployment non-stop after returning.
Han Feng sent an invitation message to Feng Xian, and then entered the Earth Fire Cave to begin cultivation.
A few days later, Feng Xian rushed to the Skyfire Pavilion.
He was a little surprised when he first received the message.
But remembering that Han Feng had told him before that there was a friend named Yao Tianhuo in the Western Region who could help.
Yao Tianhuo, Skyfire Pavilion.
Putting the two names together, it was easy to associate the relationship between the two.
This Yao Tianhuo was the master of the Skyfire Pavilion, the powerful cultivator who had defeated Venerate Huang Quan.
Since Han Feng was still cultivating in the Earth Fire Cave, the reception affairs were handled entirely by Yao Tianhuo.
"Venerate Feng, I am Yao Tianhuo. I have long admired your name!"
Yao Tianhuo bowed to Feng Xian.
Feng Xian returned the bow solemnly.
"A pleasure to meet you. I am Feng Xian."
Both were masters of a pavilion and equal in status, but Feng Xian vaguely felt that the strength of the person in front of him was definitely not below his own.
At least he was much stronger than the previous Venerate Huang Quan.
Feng Xian had competed with Venerate Huang Quan before and took a full hundred moves to take him down.
And rumor had it that this Venerate Skyfire had suppressed Venerate Huang Quan in just a few moves.
Who was higher and who was lower was clear at a glance.
The two entered the room and did not immediately start discussing business, but chatted for a long time.
"So Venerate has been friends with my nephew for so many years. Did he cause you any trouble?"
"Not at all. Speaking of which, Han Feng has always been helping me. There are very few places where I helped him."
Knock, knock, knock.
At this time, there was a knock on the door.
Learning that Feng Xian had arrived at the Skyfire Pavilion, Han Feng immediately rushed back from the Earth Fire Cave.
"Come in."
Han Feng opened the door and walked in, followed by Cai'er.
"Uncle-Master."
He bowed to Feng Xian.
Cai'er followed suit, calling out "Uncle-Master" while bowing.
Feng Xian was stunned upon hearing this, his gaze sizing up Cai'er.
Good lad, you've even found a wife?
Han Feng noticed Feng Xian's strange look at him, felt a little embarrassed, and quickly introduced:
"Uncle-Master, this is Cai'er, here to participate in the deployment of affairs in the Western Region."
Feng Xian nodded gently, his expression friendly, seemingly even carrying some satisfaction.
A wonderful misunderstanding was born just like that.
The key was that Han Feng couldn't explain it well.
Calling her a friend, but Cai'er was more like family.
She had been with Han Feng since she was born.
Deliberately explaining would be inappropriate.
With everyone present, Han Feng closed the door and began to discuss business.
The main things discussed were the following.
Feng Xian would send trustworthy personnel from the Falling Star Pavilion to help Yao Tianhuo manage the Skyfire Pavilion until it ran smoothly.
The Falling Star Pavilion and the Skyfire Pavilion would work together to help Cai'er establish a magical beast search team and plant them in various mountain ranges.
Renovate the Earth Fire Cave, introduce advanced technology from the Nanli Empire, and mass-produce soul detection instruments.
Search for Yao Chen's soul and traces of the Hall of Souls.
The search route was particular. Everyone discussed their respective responsible areas. The deep mountains and old forests were the responsibility of Cai'er.
Han Feng told Cai'er not to entangle if she found the Hall of Souls. If she encountered great danger, crush the jade slip immediately.
Since most of the Hall of Souls were located in deep mountains, the chances of Cai'er finding them would be relatively high.
This was Cai'er's first mission. Han Feng was actually a little worried, but currently, there was a shortage of manpower, so he could only hope that she would shoulder the responsibility.
With the cultivation of a nine-star Dou Ancestor, it was enough to roam most places in the Central Plains.
As long as it wasn't a Hall of Souls Venerable Elder, Cai'er didn't need to be afraid.
And generally speaking, combatants at the Venerable Elder level would not go out easily.
Of course, she couldn't attack their door like Han Feng, otherwise the Venerable Elder would definitely come out to chat.
After the meeting, Feng Xian and Han Feng strolled on the path.
"Is that Cai'er your wife?"
"Uncle-Master, you misunderstand. Cai'er is not my wife."
Feng Xian's expression paused, his tone seemingly a little regretful.
"Oh, I see. Then have you started a family in these years?"
Han Feng rubbed his nose awkwardly.
Whether in his previous life or after transmigrating in this life, he seemed not to have found a partner.
When he was first reborn, he had made a resolution, thinking of fulfilling Yao Chen's wish from his previous life, to start a family and have children.
But somehow, as time went on, he forgot about it and found that it was quite good now.
After all, he still had a lot of things to do. Romance was not suitable for the current situation.
"Cai'er can be considered my family. I also accepted a disciple. Does this count as starting a family?"
Feng Xian looked at Han Feng with a strange expression.
"You master and disciple are really..."
Yao Chen also didn't start a family, just accepted a disciple and called it a day.
But could it be counted like that?
Feng Xian felt that after some things happened, it was still better to leave a bloodline.
Alright, he actually wasn't qualified to say that either.
"Take me to see your disciple."
Feng Xian said.
The two came to a residence. Han Feng went in and called Lin Xian'er out.
"The one outside is my Uncle-Master, which means he is your Grand-Uncle-Master."
Han Feng told Lin Xian'er about Feng Xian's identity.
Meeting her master's elder for the first time, Lin Xian'er was a little nervous.
However, after seeing Feng Xian's gentle face, that tension slightly subsided.
"Grand-Uncle-Master."
Feng Xian smiled and nodded.
"You must be Xian'er?"
On the way here, Han Feng had already told Feng Xian about Lin Xian'er.
Learning about her special physique and unbearable past, Feng Xian somewhat understood why Han Feng had accepted her.
This was a redemption, not only for Lin Xian'er, but also for himself.
The departed are gone.
However, the legacy continues.
Feng Xian took out a gift from his storage ring.
"Here, this is a meeting gift from your Grand-Uncle-Master."
Lin Xian'er looked at Han Feng. Seeing him nod, she reached out with both hands to accept it.
"Thank you, Grand-Uncle-Master."
It was a small jade sword, emitting a warm aura.
"Heavenly Jade Sword."
Han Feng recognized this weapon and thought to himself that his Uncle-Master had really spent a fortune this time.
The material of this sword was very rare. It was an ancient spirit ore—Heavenly Crystal Divine Jade.
It could perfectly adapt to the owner's cultivation and display excellent combat capabilities.
Like the Heavy Xuan Ruler, it was a growth-type weapon.
Very suitable for Lin Xian'er to use.