"Master, are we leaving?"
Lin Xian'er looked back at North Mang City.
Because Han Feng had acted, the three of them arrived directly outside the city.
"Yes, that sister can handle everything."
"Oh."
Lin Xian'er lowered her head, thought for a moment, then looked up and asked, "Master, is it that dangerous to be your disciple?"
Han Feng was stumped by the question. Meeting Lin Xian'er's curious eyes, he sighed. "Xian'er, don't ask such awkward questions."
"It makes it seem like Master is mistreating you."
"No, I'm just asking."
Qing Lin also looked at Han Feng curiously, wanting to know why he said that.
Han Feng looked into the distance and was silent for a few seconds.
"Alright then, I'll tell you."
"Among the millions of heroes in the world, they start cultivating Dou Qi, climbing step by step, one star for one level, ten stars for one rank. From Dou Practitioner to Dou Saint, the continent lacks none of them. Only the Dou God at the top has been absent for ten thousand years."
Han Feng's tone was somewhat vicissitudinous.
"Generations change. Every thousand years, the strongest in the world will challenge that ethereal realm. The Xiao Clan a thousand years ago, the Hun Clan a thousand years later."
Lin Xian'er and Qing Lin listened attentively. Even though they didn't understand what forces the Xiao Clan and the Hun Clan were, they knew they must be the strongest of the strong.
"However, the methods of advancement are divided by human ethics, good and evil. If it doesn't affect others, no matter how much trouble they make, it doesn't matter. But if they sacrifice the living beings of an entire continent for a breakthrough..."
Han Feng paused slightly.
"That would be too cruel."
"Of course, Master doesn't deny that I have some personal enmity with that Hun Clan."
Lin Xian'er nodded.
So the Hun Clan are the big villains!
Daring to oppose Master, they are bad people!
"Master, what realm do I need to cultivate to before I can help you fight bad guys?"
Han Feng hadn't expected Lin Xian'er to ask this.
"Then you have to work hard."
Han Feng laughed heartily.
"Master's assessment of you is very strict."
Lin Xian'er raised her head and smiled confidently.
"Don't worry, Master. Xian'er won't let you down!"
Qing Lin at the side added, "And me too, Uncle Han. Qing Lin will work hard too!"
Han Feng patted the heads of the two girls with gratification and didn't speak.
If possible, he didn't want the two girls to get involved in his affairs at all.
But sometimes, sincerity can solve many troubles.
The best way to protect the people around him was to let them also possess enough power to protect themselves.
The three continued towards the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range, which was the final stop of the layout in the Northern Region.
Han Feng arrived at the outskirts of the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range. The surrounding scenery was somewhat different from his memory.
That year when he broke through to Dou Ancestor, the Flame God stood in the sky, and everyone prostrated themselves.
Now that he had broken through to Dou Venerate, looking back at that year, he could only sigh at how fast time flies.
Han Feng sensed the Sea Heart Token he had given to Jin Shi back then and sent out a prompt with the Sea Heart Flame.
Not long after, a golden light flew from the deep mountains and stopped in mid-air.
Seeing Han Feng, the other party was stunned for a moment, then confirmed it again and again before slowly descending.
"Mr. Han?"
"Elder Jin Gu, long time no see. How have you been?"
Jin Gu nodded.
"I'm fine. But Mr. Han, you've changed a lot."
After speaking, Jin Gu turned sideways and waved his hand.
"Please."
Han Feng and Jin Gu walked up the mountain.
"How is Clan Leader Jin Shi?"
"Big brother... he has been cultivating in the depths of the Blood Pool these years, and his progress has been fast. However, some problems have indeed appeared in his body. Originally, he wanted to wait a bit longer."
"Wait?"
Jin Gu said somewhat helplessly, "The clan leader felt that the opportunity to invite Mr. Han was rare, so he wanted to wait until he couldn't hold on anymore before looking for you."
Hearing this, Han Feng was also speechless for a moment.
Can this kind of thing be delayed?
If the degree wasn't controlled well, it wouldn't be impossible to die.
"Clan Leader Jin Shi is quite frugal."
Han Feng commented.
Jin Gu said awkwardly, "Big brother is stubborn. I advised him many times, but it was useless. Fortunately, Mr. Han, you came. Otherwise, I feel he could have dragged it out for another two years."
Han Feng: ...
"You didn't go down to cultivate?"
Han Feng saw that Jin Gu's body was not eroded by fire poison and was very healthy.
"Big brother said one of us had to advance steadily, so I didn't go to the depths of the Blood Pool, but cultivated in the shallow layer."
The shallow layer of the Blood Pool, although not as effective as the bottom layer, was safer and more stable.
Han Feng nodded.
These two brothers trusted each other and had deep affection.
In other brothers, this situation might have caused conflicts.
But it was precisely because of this that the Gold Swallowing Mouse clan, with two Dou Ancestors in one family working together, could deter others and occupy the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range.
"This Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool is indeed a treasure, but everything has its pros and cons. Fast progress isn't necessarily a good thing."
Han Feng said.
Jin Gu nodded and suddenly thought of something.
"Mr. Han, what realm are you at now?"
Han Feng was slightly silent.
"Why do you ask?"
Jin Gu scratched his head and whispered, "A strange treasure has appeared in the Everlasting Mountain Range recently. If Mr. Han's cultivation is up to par, I would like to invite Mr. Han to go with me."
"The Everlasting Mountain Range?"
Han Feng frowned. "Is it that large mountain range in the Eastern Region?"
"Precisely."
"It's actually there. I don't have time, you go by yourself."
Han Feng shook his head.
"After I remove the fire poison from Clan Leader Jin Shi's body, you two brothers can go together."
"Probably not. Big brother will definitely stay to guard the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range."
Jin Gu sighed. It seemed he had to go alone.
He wondered if the competition there was fierce.
As Han Feng walked, he recalled the matter of the Everlasting Mountain Range.
In his previous life, when a strange treasure appeared in the Everlasting Mountain Range, it was first discovered by the Myriad Sword Pavilion, and then large and small forces from the Eastern Region went there.
When Han Feng arrived from the Southern Region, the treasure was being chased by the strongest few.
It was a lump of spirit soil with its own consciousness, leading several Dou Venerates around in circles.
At that time, Han Feng held the Mysterious Yellow Flame and had a natural affinity for earth-attribute spiritual objects.
Therefore, no one expected that the treasure everyone was scrambling for would run straight into his arms upon seeing Han Feng.
Han Feng wasn't stupid either. The treasure had no owner to begin with, so since he got it, of course he ran away quickly.
Afterwards, the Pavilion Master of the Myriad Sword Pavilion cursed Han Feng for having no martial virtue, and Han Feng retorted that he was relying on his old age.
Infuriated, Venerate Sword went to the Falling Star Pavilion.
At that time, Yao Chen was not in the pavilion. It was Feng Xian who took action, giving the other party enough face and defeating Venerate Sword with a "slight" advantage.
Having been defeated, there was naturally nothing more to say.
Venerate Sword retreated dejectedly, but he always held a grudge about this matter.
But now, Han Feng didn't have time to snatch the spirit soil from the Myriad Sword Pavilion.
His heart was set on finding his master, and he couldn't be bothered to fight with the old guys.
Moreover, now that he hadn't refined the Mysterious Yellow Flame, he might not be able to get the spirit soil even if he went.
It could only be said that it was fate. He hoped Venerate Sword could get it smoothly this time.
It would be funny if he still couldn't get it without his interference.
The two climbed to the top of the mountain, neglecting the two young girls behind them who were panting from exhaustion.
But this was also a form of training.
"I'll go inform Big Brother. Mr. Han can rest in the quiet room for a while."
Jin Gu looked at Lin Xian'er and Qing Lin. These two should be Mr. Han's disciples. Being able to climb the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range at such a young age was also extraordinary.
"Master, why does my body get heavier the further up this mountain we go?"
Lin Xian'er asked after catching her breath.
"A blessed land is naturally not something that can be entered casually. The closer you get to the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, the greater the pressure you will receive."
This was a self-protection mechanism of the blessed land.
The Gold Swallowing Mouse clan was small in size and resistant to pressure, so they naturally had an advantage.
After living for so many years, their descendants had also slowly adapted to this environment.
But for ordinary cultivators, visiting for the first time, and with a cultivation below Dou King, without connecting their inner and outer worlds, they would feel uncomfortable.
"But wasn't the Medicine Saint Valley we lived in before also a blessed land, according to you?"
Lin Xian'er retorted.
"It was very comfortable there."
Han Feng laughed.
"If I hadn't brought you directly in, do you think the sea of mist in the sky could be passed through casually?"
"So that's it."
Lin Xian'er nodded.
"It seems I'm still not strong enough!"
"Take it slow. At your stage, the foundation is very important."
Han Feng reached out and probed.
"Seven-star Dou Master. Isn't this progress quite fast?"
"Hehe, it's alright."
Lin Xian'er smiled shyly.
At this time, hurried footsteps came from outside the house.
Jin Shi walked quickly into the main hall. Seeing Han Feng, his face lit up with joy.
"Mr. Han, you really came!"
Han Feng stood up and returned the greeting.
"Clan Leader Jin Shi, I heard from Elder Jin Gu that if I didn't come, you could have held on for another two years?"
Jin Shi glared at his younger brother, then smiled and said, "This is just to save more opportunities, so that I can also remove the fire poison for him later!"
Hearing this, Jin Gu's eyes turned red.
"Big brother!"
"Don't howl!"
Seeing this, Han Feng nodded.
"Clan Leader Jin Shi values relationships. How about this, from now on, there is no need to set a limit on the number of times between you and me. If needed, I can remove the fire poison for the Gold Swallowing Mouse clan regularly. What do you think?"
"This, how can this be!"
Jin Shi was greatly surprised upon hearing this.
"Clan Leader Jin Shi, don't refuse first. Actually, I have a favor to ask this time."
Han Feng stated his purpose for coming.
"Please speak, Mr. Han."
Jin Shi's expression became serious.
"I want Clan Leader Jin Shi to help me find someone."
"Find someone? That's easy!"
Jin Shi agreed immediately.
When it came to intelligence capabilities, their Gold Swallowing Mouse clan was quite proud.
They had some understanding of forces large and small in the Central Plains, and even the ancient races.
"Don't be in a hurry, Clan Leader. The person I'm looking for is now a soul body, so the difficulty is much higher than finding an ordinary person."
"A soul body?"
Jin Shi frowned.
"Searching for a soul body is indeed much more difficult, but it's not impossible to find. Mr. Han can tell me the clues, and I will arrange for people to search immediately."
Han Feng told him some clues and also took out an auxiliary instrument to demonstrate its use.
"With Mr. Han's tool, the difficulty of searching will be reduced a lot."
Jin Shi observed the soul instrument.
"However, I heard that the Hall of Souls in the Central Plains has also been hunting soul bodies. The person Mr. Han is looking for has been dead for too long, so... be prepared."
Han Feng nodded.
"Clan Leader Jin Shi, just do your best."
"I will do my utmost."
Jin Shi said seriously.
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In front of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, Han Feng gently reached out and scooped up some pool water.
At this time, the heavenly tide had not yet arrived, and the blood-red energy at the bottom of the pool had not surged up, so the pool water was exceptionally clear.
Tiny streams of water flowed between Han Feng's palms, suspended into transparent water droplets.
A wisp of invisible flame ignited without warning. Under the roasting of the flame, the water droplets twisted and evaporated, scattering into water vapor.
Jin Shi stood respectfully on the side, suddenly feeling a scorching power appear in his body.
Thump, thump!
He turned pale with fright and was about to use his Dou Qi to defend, but heard Han Feng say from the side, "Don't be nervous. This is the power of the Fallen Heart Flame. It can help you remove the fire poison."
Jin Shi forcibly stopped his movements, then felt the fire poison all over his body being drawn by the scorching flame in his chest, slowly beginning to dissipate.
"This..."
Jin Shi hadn't expected Han Feng's method of removing fire poison to be so unique.
The Fallen Heart Flame, the fourteenth-ranked Heavenly Flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking?!
Jin Shi looked at Han Feng in shock.
He saw that profile as indifferent as an immortal. With a gentle raise of his hand, several medicinal herbs flew into his palm, quickly refining into balls of medicinal essence liquid.
In just a moment, Han Feng completed the process of extraction and condensation in his palm.
No need for a medicine cauldron, borrowing heaven and earth to refine pills.
Han Feng's alchemy skills were becoming more and more exquisite. In Jin Shi's eyes, it had risen to a miraculous level. Between his gestures, the embryonic form of a pill gradually appeared.
"Truly an eye-opener!"
Jin Shi exclaimed in admiration.
Han Feng walked up to Jin Shi and handed him the pill.
"Clan Leader Jin Shi, after taking the pill, temper it with the Heart Flame for half a day, and the fire poison will be completely removed."
Jin Shi took the pill and said in disbelief, "It's solved so easily?"
"It wasn't difficult to begin with."
Han Feng's words made Jin Shi sigh deeply.
Although he was glad that his problem could be solved, it was indeed a bit of a blow to a person, no, a blow to a mouse.
"Later, I will leave some Heart Flame energy and refine another batch of pills. This way, you can make better use of the treasure land of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool."
"Mr. Han, a great kindness needs no words of thanks. The Gold Swallowing Mouse clan will always be your friend."
Jin Shi said solemnly.
Saying this, he was convinced.
In the two interactions, Han Feng had shown great sincerity and demonstrated extremely strong ability.
Whether considering current interests or long-term cooperation in the future, Han Feng was the most suitable choice.
Lin Xian'er and Qing Lin were playing by the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool.
Originally, this place was a heavy area strictly guarded by the Gold Swallowing Mouse clan, but for the people brought by Han Feng, all restrictions were relaxed.
Jin Shi told Han Feng that in the future, two spots for the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool would be reserved for Han Feng every time. As long as he came, he could enter unconditionally.
One must know that each time the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool opened, there were only ten spots in total. Any more would affect the absorption effect.
Counting the two spots for the Gold Swallowing Mouse clan, there were only six left.
Such a move would definitely cause dissatisfaction among other forces. Jin Shi's doing so was considered very sincere.
Han Feng did not refuse. The Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool was indeed a treasure land for cultivators and could be used for temporary breakthroughs.
For two parties with interests, the relationship will last long only with interactions.