Chapter 70 - 070: The Deal

Lin Yuntian had already lost all breath; everyone could confirm that Lin Yuntian was dead!

Having killed Lin Yuntian, even knowing he was a disciple of Burn Heaven Valley, Feng Wuchen remained fearless.

The crowd on site, those unaware of Feng Wuchen’s identity, all shook their heads in secret, convinced that having killed a disciple of Burn Heaven Valley, Feng Wuchen had no way out alive.

But those who knew Feng Wuchen’s identity were praying that Burn Heaven Valley would better let the matter rest; otherwise, the Ge and Zhou families would be Burn Heaven Valley’s precedent.

Feng Wuchen’s fearsome strength and ruthless tactics made many cultivators extremely wary of him.

If Lin Yuntian knew Feng Wuchen’s identity, he probably wouldn’t dare to challenge Feng Wuchen even if he had a thousand times the courage.

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“Lin… Brother Lin has been killed!” After a prolonged shock, a disciple from Burn Heaven Valley finally came to his senses.

They could hardly believe that Feng Wuchen, fully aware of their origins, still dared to make a killing move.

“Burn Heaven Valley will absolutely not spare you! Just wait! Our Burn Heaven Valley will make sure you die without a burial place!” another disciple roared in anger.

Feng Wuchen slowly stood up and glanced at those disciples, scaring them into closing their mouths.

However, Feng Wuchen couldn’t care less about them, completely unconcerned if Burn Heaven Valley came for revenge.

The few disciples quickly carried Lin Yuntian’s body back, not daring to linger, for fear that Feng Wuchen would kill them too.

“Qingyang, Qingqing, are you feeling any better?” Feng Wuchen took out the Green Abyss Mystical Pill and swallowed it, then came forward to the two and asked with concern.

“Much better, thank you, Brother Feng,” Liu Qingyang said with effort, his face still pale.

Feng Wuchen hurriedly helped Miao Qingqing up, saying, “Let’s find a place to heal first. The Bone Healing Qi Pill can’t fully recover you instantly.”

“Master Feng, why don’t you take them to the auction house for healing?” Xiang Yan approached briskly and suggested with a smile.

Having made an enemy of Burn Heaven Valley, Xiang Yan wouldn’t just sever ties with Feng Wuchen over this matter, especially considering Feng Wuchen’s identity and the benefits he brought to the auction house, far outweighed Burn Heaven Valley.

Moreover, the auction house was not involved in this matter—with a mere helping hand to Feng Wuchen, Burn Heaven Valley couldn’t do much about it.

If they had sided with Feng Wuchen from the start, Burn Heaven Valley would certainly not have spared the auction house.

Of course, Tiandu had more than just the auction house—there was also the Capital Lord!

Even if Burn Heaven Valley wanted to deal with the auction house, they would have to see if the Capital Lord would agree.

Although Tiandu’s strength was not on par with Burn Heaven Valley’s, it was still not to be underestimated.

“Manager Li, go and help them quickly,” Wei Yun ordered without delay.

Feng Wuchen was supporting Miao Qingqing, while Manager Li was supporting Liu Qingyang. It was fortunate that Feng Wuchen had timely given them Healing Pills, or else their injuries would worsen, perhaps to the point of being fatal.

In the main hall of the auction house, Xiang Yan and Wei Yun, along with several elders, warmly received Feng Wuchen.

In the earlier battle, Feng Wuchen had only suffered minor injuries and expended a large amount of True Yuan. After taking an Elixir, he had recovered substantially and it was not a big deal.

“Master Feng’s strength is so formidable that it’s hard for us to believe. I fear there’s no second talent as powerful as Master Feng throughout the Empire,” said Wei Yun with a slight smile. Though it seemed like he was flattering, it was in fact the truth.

Feng Wuchen replied with a modest smile, “Elder Wei, you flatter me too much.”

At the age of sixteen or seventeen, Feng Wuchen had indeed reached the Fourth Layer of the Transformative Realm, a true genius. And if his combat strength was comparable to the Seventh Level of the Transformative Realm, then that was even more incredible.

Xiang Yan nodded and chuckled, “The Empire’s number one talent of the royal family pales in comparison to Master Feng.”

“Number one talent of the royal family? The prince? He should be at Tianyan Academy, right? I can’t compare with the Empire’s number one talent,” Feng Wuchen waved his hand and laughed.

“Master Feng, you’re too modest,” said Xiang Yan with a smile.

“Master Feng, you’ve killed Lin Yuntian and made an enemy of Burn Heaven Valley. What are your plans?” Xiang Yan got straight to the point, his expression serious.

Feng Wuchen replied with complete indifference, “Lin Yuntian sought his own death, what does that have to do with me? If Burn Heaven Valley wants revenge, then let them come.”

Seeing how Feng Wuchen didn’t care at all, Xiang Yan and Wei Yun, among others, were secretly shocked. At least it was clear that Feng Wuchen spoke with confidence, not fearing Burn Heaven Valley in the least!

Put bluntly, Burn Heaven Valley could seek revenge whenever they wished.

It wasn’t that Feng Wuchen now feared no one; even before, he wouldn’t have feared them. He truly didn’t believe that with his identity as a Fifth Grade Artifact Refiner, he couldn’t mobilize a strong enough force to eradicate Burn Heaven Valley!

“Master Feng, Burn Heaven Valley’s strength is not weak. In Yunzhou, they’re considered a major force, not far behind Xuantian Sect,” Xiang Yan said solemnly, his deep eyes fixed on Feng Wuchen.

“I’m not afraid of Xuantian Sect, so why would I fear Burn Heaven Valley?” Feng Wuchen replied with a light smile.

“That’s true, and with your identity as a Fifth Grade Artifact Refiner, you indeed have no reason to fear Burn Heaven Valley,” Wei Yun nodded and smiled. Besides, Feng Wuchen was not just an Artifact Refiner but a genius Alchemist.

If they knew that Feng Wuchen had already become the Grand Commander of the Empire, and a prince’s master, and that the State Preceptor wanted to become his disciple, and that the Great General and several other generals treated him with the utmost respect, they would probably be shocked speechless.

Of course, it wouldn’t be long before the news of Master Feng being appointed as the Grand Commander of the Empire would spread throughout the Empire.

Once this news got out, not even Burn Heaven Valley would dare to touch a hair on Feng Wuchen’s head even if given ten thousand doses of courage.

Unfortunately, the disciples of Burn Heaven Valley were unaware of Feng Wuchen’s status, and Burn Heaven Valley didn’t know that it was Master Feng who had killed Lin Yuntian.

“Elder Wei, how about we make a deal?” Feng Wuchen suddenly asked.

“What kind of deal does Master Feng wish to make?” Wei Yun was immediately interested.

“I’ll help you expel the fire poison from your body, and in return, you help me get medicinal ingredients. With the auction house this large and full of treasures, there must be no shortage of medicinal herbs,” Feng Wuchen said with a light laugh.

“Master Feng can expel fire poison?” Wei Yun asked in shock, as he had no knowledge of this.

Xiang Yan and the other elders were also visibly shocked. They knew all too well how difficult it was to expel fire poison, and with their cultivation, they were unable to help Wei Yun expel it.

Yet Feng Wuchen claimed he could expel the fire poison!

“Of course,” Feng Wuchen said confidently. “The accumulation of fire poison has a significant impact on Alchemists, not only tormenting with its toxicity but also making it difficult to improve one’s realm and affecting the quality of elixirs crafted.”

After a pause, Feng Wuchen continued, “Elder Wei’s realm as a Third-grade Alchemist must have stagnated for many years, right? If the fire poison were expelled, you could possibly step into the Fourth Rank Alchemist within three years.”

“Step into Fourth Rank Alchemist within three years?” Wei Yun’s eyes almost bulged out with astonishment.

Decades of Alchemy practice and Wei Yun had only achieved the Third-grade Alchemist level, which showed just how hard it was to advance in Alchemy—hundreds of times more difficult than cultivating! And now Feng Wuchen was claiming a breakthrough to the Fourth Rank within three years, how could Wei Yun believe it?

Feng Wuchen nodded with a faint smile.

Wei Yun couldn’t help but smile bitterly, “Master Feng, it can’t be that easy. To become a Fourth Rank Alchemist requires at least a decade or even several decades; it seems almost impossible without that.”

“Which is why I suggest a trade with Elder Wei,” Feng Wuchen smiled faintly. “I will help you reach the realm of a Fourth Rank Alchemist within three years, but in exchange, I need your help to collect some precious medicinal ingredients and treasures from heaven and earth, and they must be free of charge.”

“Master Feng, are you serious?” Wei Yun asked excitedly, ready to agree immediately as long as Feng Wuchen nodded.

“Indeed! This deal is very worthwhile for Elder Wei,” Feng Wuchen nodded.

“Agreed!” Wei Yun answered excitedly.

“Step into Fourth Rank Alchemist within three years?” Xiang Yan and the other elders were so shocked that their faces became expressionless.

The difficulty in advancing an Alchemist’s realm was evident from Wei Yun’s case, yet Feng Wuchen spoke of it as if it were as simple as eating a meal. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Is that even possible? Xiang Yan and the rest seemed incredulous.

Granted, Feng Wuchen’s accomplishments in the Alchemy Dao were exceptional, but he was only a Second Grade Alchemist. How could he claim to help Wei Yun reach Fourth Rank within three years?

Intrigued, Xiang Yan couldn’t help but ask, “Master Feng, isn’t three years too short? Or perhaps you have some methods?”

If there was a way to help Alchemists improve their realm, wouldn’t all the Alchemists across the Mainland be clamoring to seek Feng Wuchen?

They might be skeptical, but Wei Yun had no such doubts. If Feng Wuchen could create a Thought-Forming Instrumentation, what else couldn’t he accomplish?

If they knew that Feng Wuchen could also perform One-Thought Pill Concoction, they probably would bow down to him.

“Of course, there is a method. You’ll find out in time,” Feng Wuchen said indifferently, keeping the method to himself.

The reason Feng Wuchen wanted to make a deal with Wei Yun was that he truly had no money to purchase medicinal ingredients. After all, could the auction house always provide free stuff?

Ordinary herbs were one thing, but what about precious ingredients?

And of course, there was also the intent of gaining Wei Yun’s allegiance.

“Master Feng, how will you expel the fire poison?” Wei Yun asked eagerly.

Without a word, Feng Wuchen slowly moved behind Wei Yun and began to exercise a miraculous technique, changing his hand gestures on Wei Yun’s back.

Shortly after, Wei Yun felt the fire poison in his body begin to emerge through his meridians all over his body, and his hands and feet were covered in black lines, a sight quite terrifying.

Xiang Yan and the others watched, their jaws dropped. Feng Wuchen did nothing more than touch Wei Yun’s back a few times, and out came the fire poison!

Was this the work of an immortal?

With Feng Wuchen’s current cultivation level, he didn’t need Wei Yun to activate True Yuan to destroy the fire poison; he could do it himself.

In just a moment, Wei Yun felt that a significant amount of fire poison had been expelled, and the miraculous technique left him utterly astounded.

At that moment, Wei Yun felt as if he had shed decades from his age, his body feeling extremely comfortable.

Xiang Yan and the others were in absolute shock, petrified by the miraculous technique. How could something be so powerful?

“The fire poison has indeed been significantly expelled! Thank you, Master Feng! Thank you!” Wei Yun thanked him excitedly, bowing with fists clasped.

“Elder Wei need not thank me; it’s just trade. Please do take the matter of medicinal ingredients seriously,” Feng Wuchen said calmly.

“Rest assured, Master Feng! I will definitely prepare the medicinal ingredients for you!” Wei Yun replied with excitement.

All things considered, Feng Wuchen had now won over two of Yunzhou’s greatest Alchemists: Mu Yuntian, an Elder of Xuantian Sect, and Wei Yun.

In harsh terms, if they wanted to advance in Alchemy or expel fire poison, they would have to seek out Feng Wuchen for help!