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After a while, under the continuous tempering of the purple flames, a smooth, pale cyan pill gradually took shape.
However, at the moment the pill formed, surging waves of powerful energy suddenly slammed against the medicine cauldron.
Under such impact, the deformation of the cauldron became even more pronounced.
Seeing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but reveal a helpless expression. Although this four-mouth medicine cauldron could refine fifth-tier pills, it constantly held him back.
He secretly made up his mind—he had to replace this useless thing in a few days.
As the turbulent energy gradually subsided, Lin Feng waved his hand, and the pill landed steadily in his palm.
Seeing the fifth-tier Wind Walking Pill in his hand, his face couldn't help but reveal a hint of joy.
The effect of this Wind Walking Pill was to temporarily increase the user's speed, making it extremely useful in both battles and escapes.
It was a practical and highly valuable pill.
However, he was able to advance to a fifth-tier alchemist so quickly thanks to the inheritance Fu Lan Ke had given him.
Since those inheritances were meant for masters to pass down to their disciples, they explained in great detail the key points of refining fifth-tier pills.
It included detailed explanations of numerous fifth-tier pills, such as heat control, flame switching techniques, and more.
Without this guidance, he would have spent at least three to five months just experimenting with the key points of fifth-tier pills.
And if he wanted to successfully refine one, it would have taken him at least half a year.
"Oh yeah! Finally succeeded!"
Beside him, Zi Yan saw the pill emerge and instantly jumped up in excitement.
Her expression was even more thrilled than Lin Feng's.
"Ying ying~"
Xiao Cai, seeing her friend so happy, immediately joined in, nodding in agreement.
Looking at the two little creatures so overjoyed, Lin Feng couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
Ever since Xiao Cai woke up more than half a month ago, the two little troublemakers quickly became close friends, ganging up to bully the surrounding magical beasts into miserable submission.
The massive amount of medicinal herbs they plundered drastically increased Lin Feng's workload.
But since he had already promised Zi Yan, he could only refine pills for them.
However, instead of properly refining pills, he simply mashed various medicinal herbs together to create crude pill balls.
If a human were to consume these pills, unless they were an immensely powerful expert, they would most likely explode from the violent, unprocessed medicinal power.
But these two little creatures had exceptionally strong physiques, so they didn't worry about such things at all.
Additionally, Lin Feng had added licorice to the pills to give them a sweet taste, which made them love eating them even more.
Of course, whenever he refined these pills, he would also "confiscate" any ingredients he needed for himself.
"By the way, Zi Yan, I asked you to get me some beast flames. Did you manage to find any?"
At this moment, Lin Feng suddenly recalled that a few days ago, he had given Zi Yan some pills in exchange for her help in acquiring beast flames. While putting away his newly refined pill, he asked her about it.
Hearing this, Zi Yan tossed a pill ball into the air and opened her mouth, swallowing it whole. Only then did she take out a few jade bottles from her storage ring and casually throw them to Lin Feng.
After swallowing the last of the pill balls in her bottle, Zi Yan spoke with her mouth still full, "I learned the Earth Class Dou Technique I got from that old man Su Qian. In a few days, we're going to that Black Emperor Sect's auction. If anyone dares to rob me, I'll beat them to death."
Over the past month, Lin Feng had guided her in mastering several Black Class fist techniques.
With the experience gained from learning those Dou Techniques, she had then pestered old man Su Qian daily for more.
She even tried sneaking into the Jia Nan Academy's Book Collection Hall several times to "take" some herself. Unfortunately, each time, she was caught and sent back to Su Qian by the two old men guarding the place.
Eventually, Su Qian couldn't take her pestering anymore and managed to acquire a Low-Grade Earth Class fist technique for her, which finally made her settle down.
However, since Su Qian had strictly instructed her not to pass it on, she hadn't been able to use it to trade for Lin Feng's pills.
After hearing Zi Yan's words, Lin Feng merely smiled and said, "It's fine. We're both Dou Wang, so there aren't many people who can actually steal from us."
With that, he glanced at the slightly deformed medicine cauldron, took out a few beast flames, and began refining the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill.
This type of pill was quite popular in the market and was sure to attract many buyers at the auction.
"Zi Yan, put this on. The auction is tomorrow, so we should head over now."
Lin Feng put on a black robe and threw another one to Zi Yan.
She looked at the robe in her hands with some disgust, her small face full of reluctance as she asked, "Why do we have to wear this ugly thing?"
"We're both young Dou Wang. If we don't hide our identities, we might attract the attention of some powerful figures. Just bear with it for now."
Lin Feng casually replied while tucking Xiao Cai into his sleeve. Then, remembering Zi Yan's past antics, he warned, "There are plenty of experts in Black Emperor City. You better not go around robbing people's medicinal herbs."
"Tch, I know already."
Zi Yan snorted unhappily, but in the end, she reluctantly nodded.
The next moment, the two of them spread their Dou Qi Wings and soared toward Black Emperor City.
The Next Day
When Lin Feng and Zi Yan arrived in the city, they were met with a vast crowd stretching as far as the eye could see.
Looking at the seemingly endless sea of people, Lin Feng could only shake his head before making his way toward the auction venue in the city center.
When Lin Feng and Zi Yan arrived at the auction venue, they were momentarily speechless as they looked at the packed crowd before them.
They had to use Dou Qi to disperse some of the weaker individuals before they could finally make their way to the auction hall's entrance.
Passing through a softly lit corridor, their vision suddenly widened after a few minutes.
Immediately, an enormous auction hall, resembling a behemoth, appeared in Lin Feng's sight.
At this moment, the massive auction hall was already filled with a considerable number of people, and the gathering of countless voices created a rather noisy atmosphere.
"So this is an auction? There are so many people."
Zi Yan, visiting such a place for the first time, quickly scanned her surroundings. Seeing the vast crowd, she couldn't help but sigh in amazement.
"Heh, let's go."
Lin Feng, holding the seating token he had obtained after revealing his Dou Wang strength, turned to the curious Zi Yan.
"Mhm."
Zi Yan nodded, and the two began searching for their assigned seats.
After sitting down in one of the seats closer to the front, Lin Feng leaned into the soft chair while his gaze slowly swept across the VIP section ahead.
There, many figures were already seated. Judging by their demeanor, they were likely representatives sent by various factions.
However, the minimum requirement to sit in that section was to be at least a one-star Dou Huang.
Otherwise, the Black Emperor Sect wouldn't allow one to sit there.
Since the auction had yet to begin, Lin Feng closed his eyes and started resting, patiently waiting for it to commence.
As time passed, large waves of people continuously streamed into the auction hall.
The number of figures seated in different sections steadily increased.
Half an hour later, nearly all the seats were occupied.
Zi Yan, having waited for so long, had already grown impatient. She was holding a jade bottle and continuously pouring its contents into her mouth.
Her appearance was like that of a drunkard chugging down alcohol.
"Dang!"
Just then, a crisp bell chime suddenly rang out from the center of the auction hall.
The sound rippled across the venue, gradually suppressing the noisy chatter.
As the bell chime faded, an energy barrier slowly extended over the auction platform, enclosing it like a prison.
This was a protective measure.
The people of Black-Corner Region were lawless, and incidents of looting auctioned goods were not unheard of.
Although the Black Emperor Sect was not an ordinary force, they still had to exercise caution. If an auctioned item were snatched in front of so many people, they would lose all face in Black-Corner Region.
As the energy barrier was raised, the floor of the auction platform began to split apart with the deep grinding of metallic mechanisms.
A descending staircase leading into the depths of the ground appeared under the countless gazes in the auction hall.
As the staircase emerged, an elder dressed in golden robes stepped out with a smile.
The moment he appeared, an immense and oppressive aura subtly swept out from his body.
Under this terrifying pressure, the once noisy auction hall instantly fell silent.
"Such a terrifying presence."
Lin Feng gazed at the elder, noticing how the space around him slightly twisted. His face revealed a look of longing.
Affecting space—this was something only Dou Zong and above could accomplish.
"Hmm, this guy feels even stronger than that old man."
Beside him, Zi Yan put away her jade bottle and looked at the elder on stage with a serious expression.
"Heh, I am Mo Tianxing. I believe many of you already know me. Today is the day of our Black Emperor Sect's grand auction, held once every six years. I sincerely thank you all for attending."
The newly arrived Mo Tianxing slowly swept his gaze around the venue, his laughter resounding in everyone's ears.
Seeing this Dou Zong powerhouse make an appearance, most of the people in the hall quickly responded with polite smiles and words of acknowledgment.
Seeing this, the smile on Mo Tianxing's face deepened before he continued, "However, I must remind everyone of the auction's rules. I believe you are all familiar with them. If anyone dares to cause trouble on my Black Emperor Sect's territory, let me make one thing clear right now—you will find neither life nor death an escape!"
Mo Tianxing's words carried a chilling undertone that made the vast auction hall momentarily fall silent.
Even some of the more notorious individuals among the crowd hesitated upon meeting Mo Tianxing's emotionless gaze, quickly dispelling any unruly thoughts they had.
As he looked at the domineering Mo Tianxing on stage, Lin Feng couldn't help but think of Medusa.
If it were her, she could probably command the same level of presence.
"Heh, now, let us begin the grand auction of the Black Emperor Sect!"
Seeing that his intimidation had taken effect, Mo Tianxing smiled again, the cold sharpness in his eyes vanishing in an instant.
With those words, he slowly exited the auction platform.
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