Chapter 2107 - 2108: A Visit to the Door! (First Update)

"The first place goes to... Ling Feng from Yuntian Commerce!"

The voice echoed across the entire square. Yan Zhong, the Great Elder of Jiuxiao Elixir Pavilion, looked ashen-faced and slumped in his chair.

Even with the powerful external aid of Guu Kun, ultimately, they were still defeated!

Guu Kun clenched his fists tightly, though unwilling, in the end, he swept his sleeves and left in a huff.

To think he lost to a nameless nobody—it was something he simply could not accept.

However, the facts were there; the elixir refined by Ling Feng even triggered an Elixir Tribulation, so no matter how unwilling, he had to face reality.

Thus, the Elixir King Festival concluded perfectly, and the first place winner was Ling Feng, the alchemist from Yuntian Commerce.

As a wager witnessed by Tao Hong, Yuntian Commerce won fifty percent ownership of the Nine Heavens Auction and rose to the rank of the dominant force in Yeruo City’s elixir market, able to stand against Jiuxiao Elixir Pavilion.

As for Lio Yunyan, her agreement with her family was finally fulfilled, and she could truly dominate her own destiny.

Apart from the wager with Jiuxiao Elixir Pavilion, as the champion of the Elixir King Festival, Pure Yang Palace also provided a considerable reward—three elixir recipes above the sixth level and several precious high-level spirit medicines.

Yuntian Commerce was naturally thrilled.

Compared to Yuntian Commerce’s excitement, Jiuxiao Elixir Pavilion felt the complete opposite. Each person seemed like a frost-bitten eggplant, listless and gloomy, especially Great Elder Yan Zhong, looking lifeless and as if "life was bleak and not worth living."

After all, the Nine Heavens Auction was the heart of Jiuxiao Elixir Pavilion, with immense profit, but now half of the interests had to be handed over to Yuntian Commerce.

This was like cutting their own flesh!

With the competition ended, those who needed to leave, left. The Pill Master with unique eyes from another city threw a few harsh words at Ling Feng, claiming that he was just careless this time and would craft higher-quality elixir than Ling Feng the next time they met, then left Yeruo City.

Ling Feng merely smiled at this and did not take it to heart.

Currently, he was only utilizing thirty percent of his alchemy level. One day, when he broke the sealing of the "Soul Sealing," the gap between him and the Pill Master would only widen.

Moreover, he didn’t intend to stay in this place for too long.

As Yuntian Commerce’s people departed, Yeruo City was lively with discussions about the Elixir King Festival, which became the hottest topic, and Yuntian Commerce’s reputation soared.

It was easy to imagine that Yuntian Commerce’s business would surely flourish.

Winning first place was expected for Ling Feng, so he wasn’t too excited.

On the contrary, he was more interested in Tao Hong’s alchemy level and where it stood within Pure Yang Palace.

But anyhow, he felt no need to linger in Yeruo City anymore.

...

Early the next morning, a distinguished guest visited.

It was Elder Tao Hong from Pure Yang Palace, personally visiting with two of his disciples.

Yuntian Commerce was flattered.

To think such a grand figure would visit personally, but they knew it was all because of Ling Feng!

Soon, the Lio Family led Tao Hong to where Ling Feng usually refined elixirs and discreetly withdrew.

They were unqualified to observe the exchange between two "Alchemy Masters."

"Ling Feng, my little friend, we meet again!"

Tao Hong sized up the simple alchemy room while casually greeting Ling Feng, without the lofty demeanor of an Alchemy Grandmaster, instead giving a warm and kind impression.

Surely, this was because Ling Feng exhibited astounding alchemy accomplishments.

He even refined the "Yin Yang Rejuvenation Pill," such a heaven-defying elixir.

Even Tao Hong had never heard of such an elixir.

"Ah, it’s Master Tao!"

Ling Feng hurriedly stood up, cupped his fist in a salute to Tao Hong.

"No need for formalities."

Tao Hong waved his hand with a grin, "Old me has many questions this time, hoping to seek guidance from you, young friend."

"Guidance is too much." Ling Feng chuckled softly, "Just as well, I have some matters hoping Master can enlighten me."

"Hehe..."

Tao Hong squinted his eyes, smiled slightly, and said, "Why don’t you go first, young friend."

"Elders first, let the Master speak first." Ling Feng sized up Tao Hong calmly and asked plainly, "Whatever it is the Master wishes to ask, just go ahead."

"I wonder where the young friend hails from?"

Tao Hong eyed Ling Feng keenly, scrutinizing, trying to discern the puzzling youth.

There was clearly no fluctuation of elemental power, yet he could activate the "Cangming Earth Core Flame" and even refine high-level elixir that triggered an Elixir Tribulation.

All these added layers of mystery to Ling Feng.

"Is it that important?"

Ling Feng smiled faintly, "Some matters need not be probed deep."

Directly telling Tao Hong he came from beyond the Milo Continent was surely not a wise choice.

At least, he wasn’t sure how the martial artists within Milo Continent perceive outsiders.

Revealing his identity rashly wasn’t the best strategy.

Unsatisfied with the answer, Tao Hong turned, staring at Ling Feng. He was a Peak Human Emperor and an Alchemy Grandmaster, with a spirit stronger than same-level Human Emperors. Although not deliberately emitted, an oppressive aura was felt.

Ling Feng, however, was oblivious, carefree and composed.

Unable to decipher, instead finding him increasingly cryptic, Tao Hong withdrew his gaze, inspected the Bronze Pill Furnace, and spoke again, "Alright, since you won’t say where you hail from, at least tell who you studied under."

"Who I studied under?"

Ling Feng blinked; his alchemy skills were taught by many, or perhaps none.

After all, all his basics came self-taught from the medical scripture left by grandpa Ling Hanyang.

"Not exactly studied under anyone."

Ling Feng pursed his lips, calmly said, "Mostly from books and personal exploration."

Ling Feng’s comprehension surpassed the ordinary, even before using the Emperor’s Eye, he was exceptionally talented.

Thus, others may flounder in darkness, but Ling Feng could excel where someone like Lio Jun might only barely begin.

Indeed, there is a difference between people.

"Oh?"

Tao Hong’s face lit up, "So you are self-taught?"

"Sort of."

Ling Feng nodded slightly, without lying; neither Duanmu Qingshan nor Yan Cangtian could be considered true teachers.

Tao Hong was increasingly delighted, almost impulsively wanting to take Ling Feng as a disciple but restrained himself, needing more knowledge to decide.

"Though I have yet to deeply appraise the Yin Yang Rejuvenation Pill, my intuition tells me you speak the truth."

Tao Hong said, again looking at Ling Feng, "If I’m correct, this is a lost ancient prescription! Have you acquired some other alchemy inheritance?"