Ling Han was almost driven mad. ‘Are we that familiar with each other? Is it really alright for you to play around like that?’
However, the strength of this woman was truly profound. If she insisted on making him stay, there was no way that Ling Han could leave… unless he used his Black Tower. However, Ling Han had become more cautious after learning about the Celestial Realm, and he more so didn’t want to expose the secret of his Black Tower.
What kind of existence was the Black Tower?
The Reincarnation Tree needed 12 trillion years to mature in the outside world, yet this exorbitant amount of time was cut down to three years in the Black Tower. Although the Reincarnation Tree’s effects hadn’t reached its peak yet, it was still extremely heaven-defying.
This would probably be a precious treasure even in the Celestial Realm, right?
However, he still had yet to reach the Genesis Tier. So, wouldn’t he be seeking death if he allowed beings of the Celestial Realm to find out about his Black Tower?
[1] What the maid called her literally means “Mrs”.
[2] The phrase for “bewitching woman” can also mean “wicked woman”.
[3] In other words, grass is always greener on the other side. Things fresh and harder to get seem better.
Chapter 1235 - Guest Elder
Chapter 1235 Guest Elder
“What can I do for you, Madam?” Ling Han asked in a deep voice. He did not even know who she was at this point.
Lin Yuqi smiled beautifully, and answered, “I am the shopkeeper of the Treasure Forest Pavilion.”
Ling Han was a little curious. Such a bewitching vixen whose abilities were unfathomable was actually the shopkeeper of a pharmacy? He mocked her internally, yet showed nothing in his expression, and said, “So it is Shopkeeper Lin.”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk, I do not like this form of address!” Lin Yuqi shook her head, and sat down in an incredibly graceful position. Then, she crossed her legs, and rose up a long leg from the high slit in her skirt. It was slender, delicate, and as fair as ivory.
Because the inside of this carriage was furnished very lavishly, and a thick fur carpet was laid out on the floor, she did not even wear any shoes, and showed off one of her beautiful feet. Her five delicate toenails were painted bright red, contrasting sharply with the fairness of her beautiful foot. If it was someone with some unique fetish, they would definitely want to kneel down and lick that foot.
What was more fatal was that she was even lightly waving her leg, and the waves of fragrance spreading out from her caused one’s eyes to involuntarily sneak into her skirt, wanting to see even more of the beautiful scenery.
Unfortunately, they would only be able to see a little bit of a fair thigh.
“Why don’t… you call me big sister!” Lin Yuqi pursed her lips over a finger, her teeth as white as snow and her eyes hazy, causing one to be drunk on her charm.
“Madam Lin!” Ling Han was unmoved.
“Big sister Lin would work too.” Lin Yuqi possessed an indomitable tenacity.
“Madam Lin!” Ling Han insisted.
Lin Yuqi couldn’t help but sigh. She had really never seen a man like this, being so cold and apathetic, which filled her with some curiosity. She knew that when a woman began to be curious about a man, it was a dangerous signal, and it was very possible that she would be lost because of that.
However, she was confident that she would definitely be able to control herself, causing him to be lost in her charms instead.
“Fine then!” Lin Yuqi finally made no further insistence on the address. “Does Little Brother Han know how much trouble you would attract after successfully concocting the Berserk Blood Spirit Pill?”
A muscle twitched in Ling Han’s cheek. This woman had not compromised in the least. What did she mean by “fine”? She no longer requested him to call her big sister, yet addressed him as “Little Brother Han”—wasn’t it the same?
He couldn’t bother to argue the point with her, as that would only get them further and further off-topic. Furthermore, this woman was obviously an expert at bringing the conversation off-topic, so he could not allow her to mislead him.
“What kind of trouble?” he asked.
“The Berserk Blood Spirit Pill can boost up a Sun Moon Tier by a sub-minor level, and has been called the Holy Pill of the Sun Moon Tier. As long as they have not reached the peak stage of the consummate level of Sun Moon Tier, they would definitely target Little Brother Han,” Lin Yuqi said sweetly, displaying her enchantment and seductiveness in front of Ling Han without the slightest care.
Ling Han smiled, and asked, “Since that is the case, then wouldn’t those Sun Moon Tiers be polite to me, and treat me as a respected guest?”
Lin Yuqi laughed loudly with abandon, once more allowing Ling Han’s eyes to fully enjoy the beautiful sight of her heaving curves. She shook her head, and asked, “Little Brother Han does not have any background, and the Han Lin Pavilion is only a small place, so how could it possibly intimidate them enough?”
“Once the news spreads out, it won’t take too long, and Little Brother Han should soon be captured and forced to concoct alchemical pills all day.
“Hehe, Little Brother Han doesn’t think that just because alchemists have outstanding status, they would be able to go anywhere in this world, right?”
Of course not.
The reason why alchemists had outstanding status was because the cultivators had need of them. Since this status had been given to them by cultivators, whether they recognized this kind of lofty status would also have to depend on the mood of the cultivators.
An alchemist without any background to support him was really only a “tool” that could be used to concoct alchemical pills.
Ling Han smiled, and asked, “Then what does Madam suggest?”
“Join the Treasure Forest Pavilion!” Lin Yuqi said, her face suddenly serious.
Previously, she had looked so seductive, looking like she wanted to entrance him to death, but then she suddenly became so formal, and was incredibly serious. This kind of difference was too big, and Ling Han was slightly unable to accept it.
Ling Han shook his head, and said, “Though the Treasure Forest Pavilion is a powerful force, and can reach the higher-ups, I cannot possibly leave the Han Lin Pavilion.”
Lin Yuqi broke into an entrancing smile again, and said, “I did not request that Little Brother Han leaves the Han Lin Pavilion. Since Little Brother Han can become the senior elder of the Han Lin Pavilion, why can you not multitask and be a guest elder of the Treasure Forest Pavilion as well?”
Ling Han was surprised. This was indeed a big gift.
The Treasure Forest Pavilion was indeed a massive entity, its branches spread all over the Cloud Apex Planet. Even the Crimson Flames Emperor had to give them some face. Then, with this seal of protection, what other Sun Moon Tier would dare touch a single hair on Ling Han’s head?
However, it was not that Ling Han was worried that a powerful force would truly capture him and force him to keep concocting alchemical pills, but rather thought of the Five Sects.
The Five Sects managed to survive for so many years in the Immortal Realm, and had refined the Lower Realm into the Realm Pill so many times. How could it be that there was really no one who knew about in the whole Immortal Realm? Behind them… there might be an even stronger force that was covering for them!
If Ling Han was all by himself, then after he clashed against the Five Sects, and the latter was no match for him, they would definitely seek help from the force supporting them. However, if Ling Han also drew out the seal of protection from the Treasure Forest Pavilion, then would the force behind the Five Sects still dare move?
Even if the Five Sects did not have such a force to support them, they would also have some kind of allies, wouldn’t they? The Treasure Forest Pavilion was sufficient to intimidate these people, and force them to stay out of this matter.
Not bad, not bad. This identity w
as very useful!
Thinking so, Ling Han nodded, and answered, “Then, I shall gladly accept. Thank you, Madam.”
Lin Yuqi smiled sweetly, then raised a single finger, and said, “However, I have one condition.”
Ling Han nodded. She naturally would not do him a big favor like this for no reason, so it was very natural that she would have conditions. He asked, “What condition?” If it was nothing too demanding, he would agree.
However, if she wanted him to “surrender himself”, that was absolutely impossible.
This condition of Lin Yuqi’s was not the slightest bit XXX. “Choose either condition. One, concoct a Berserk Blood Spirit Pill for me every 10 years, or two, teach the method of concoction to that girl, Xinyan.”
These two conditions could really not be considered simple.
Ling Han thought for a moment, and then asked, “Madam can get hold of the fruits of the Red Rain Divine King Tree?” This was the crucial ingredient for concocting the Berserk Blood Spirit Pill. Without this main ingredient, all other ingredients would be wasted.
“If I couldn’t, how would I possibly dare to offer such a condition?” Lin Yuqi asked, filled with confidence.
Ling Han nodded slightly, and then said, “Fine. I shall teach the method of concoction to Miss Han.”
In the case of the first condition, he would have to be tied to the Treasure Forest Pavilion for his whole life, so it would be best that he chose the second. Though teaching another to concoct an alchemical pill would require a very long period of time, it would get things done once and for all.
Moreover, he only had to copy down the pill recipe and pass it to Han Xinyan, and when she had more or less grasped it, he would take out a bit of time to guide her along. To him, the time spent would not be very long.
Yet Lin Yuqi was slightly disappointed. Ling Han’s answer had once again proved that her charms were ineffective, or he should have chosen the first condition. Then, wouldn’t he be able to see her a few more times?
‘This damn brat, I don’t believe that you won’t fall for me!’
Chapter 1236 - Where is the beauty?
Chapter 1236 Where is the beauty?
Finally, Lin Yuqi allowed Ling Han to get off the carriage; she didn’t need to rush the temptation.
“F*ck!”
However, when Ling Han had alighted from the carriage, he couldn’t help but shout a curse loudly. When he had been conversing with Lin Yuqi, he didn’t know where the carriage had carried him off to. The place he alighted in was actually a dense forest, and he couldn’t spot any signs of the city at all.
Women… were indeed petty!
That azure-robed maidservant obviously bore a secret grudge against him, and had thus steered the carriage to who knew where, then tossed him out. Wasn’t this a deliberate trap for him?
He shook his head, and jumped onto the tip of a tree. After observing for a while, he first headed in a specific direction. When he came to a small town, after making some enquiries, he finally found out that this place was actually more than 800 miles away from Big Trade City.
That carriage was really quite fast. They didn’t seem to have been travelling all that long, did they?
Ling Han decided to simply not return to Big Trade City. In any case, his aim was Water Element Valley, and coincidentally, after he left Big Trade City, he just happened to have to travel in this direction too. Hence, not only was he not lost, he had instead gotten a free ride.
If the azure-robed woman found out, wouldn’t she explode in fury?
Ling Han laughed, and set off.
After only two days, Ling Han had arrived at the Water Element Valley. According to the information provided by Kang Xiu Yuan and Yun Yong Wang, he arrived at a place in the valley. There was a steep waterfall in this place, and it was covered by peaceful flowers. There was also a small courtyard, and it was like a hidden place of peace and serenity.
This was where the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Maiden lived in seclusion.
Ling Han couldn’t help but feel excited. He strode towards the courtyard as he thought of what he would first say when he saw the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Maiden.
As his thoughts danced, he arrived in front of the main doors. He raised his hand, and was just about to knock when he slightly started as a powerful feeling of anxiety suddenly rose up in his heart. However, he merely paused, and still continued the action of knocking.
Knock, knock, knock.
After a while, the sound of footsteps was heard from within.
Yet Ling Han’s brow was slightly creased. That was because these footsteps were not just one person’s, but rather three’s, and they were very jumbled up.
The Heavenly Phoenix Divine Maiden was living in seclusion on her own, so how could there be three pairs of footsteps?
This was not normal!
Instantly, his eyes froze over, and a powerful killing intent rose up in him. If anyone dared harm the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Maiden, he would truly commit a massacre without the slightest hesitation.
Zhi, the wooden doors opened, and three people appeared at the doorway.
They were all men, and were clad in battle armor. It was clear that these suits of armor were slightly old and worm, and there were signs of blood on them as well, exuding an air of aggression and martial force. Furthermore, these three men looked to be in their thirties, and wore serious expressions, with an air of unswerving determination characteristic of soldiers.
“Who are you?” a man asked, with an arrogance that came from one with a high social position.
This man should be a high-ranking military officer in the army, which was why he behaved like general looking down on a foot soldier from the moment he spoke, a powerful forcefulness in his tone.
Ling Han was unmoved, and merely asked calmly, “And who are you people?”
“How dare you!!” The other two men drew part of the sabers at their waists simultaneously. Jiang, a crisp sound was heard, bringing a frightening air of violence with them. That was definitely a violent aura that could only be born from years of experience on the battlefield.
The man in the center stretched out a hand and pressed down, preventing the other two from taking any further action. Then, he turned to Ling Han and said, “I am the Left Vanguard subordinate to Great General Xie, Ma Zhang. Who are you, speak your name!”
Great General Xie? Left Vanguard?
Ling Han was surprised. He knew that these three people were all soldiers, but what he did not understand was how had the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Maiden gotten involved with the army? If that wasn’t the case, then why would these three people have appeared here?
He paused for a moment, and then said, “I am Ling Han, and have come here to seek an old friend. May I know what Lord Ma has come here for?”
“Humph, even you dare to mind the business of others?” one soldier rebuked, though he did not draw his saber this time.
Ling Han smiled calmly, and said, “This is not the battlefield, so there is no need to use the same attitude that you adopt in the army!”
“Humph, the Heavenly Phoenix Maiden has disappeared. Since you call yourself her old friend, we can just ask you. Where has she gone?” Ma Zhang stared at Ling Han, an astonishing killing intent exuding from his eyes, looking like he would be drawing his saber at the slightest disagreement.
The Heavenly Phoenix Maiden had disappeared?
Ling Han’s heart clenched. And why were these three people so determined to seek the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Maiden, and whose command were they under? His expression turned cold as well. This was his reverse scale, which he could not allow others to touch.
“I would like to know as well. Why are you people looking for my friend!?” he uttered darkly.
“Subdue him!” Ma Zhang did not answer, and directly commanded his subordinates to move.
Shua, shua, the two soldiers instantly raced out. They were definitely not ordinary soldiers. Otherwise, how could they possibly b
e in the low extreme of the Sun Moon Tier? When they made their moves, the powerful force of the Sun Moon Tier spread out, which was incredibly shocking.
Yet Ling Han could not even bother himself to parry. He merely gave a humph, and a sliver of heaven’s might channeled out. Instantly, the two gave a muffled grunt, and couldn’t even manage to keep hold of their sabers. With a clink, the sabers fell onto the ground, and the two men directly flopped onto the ground.
They couldn’t help but be shocked. Ling Han was only in the low extreme as well—moreover, he was only in the early stage—yet they couldn’t even manage to use a single move in front of him. This gap was too overwhelmingly big.
“En?” Ma Zhang’s eyes suddenly exploded with an astonishing fighting spirit. Ling Han’s abilities had provoked him, making him feel as if he had returned to the battlefield and encountered a frightening opponent.
“Why are you seeking the Heavenly Phoenix Maiden?” Ling Han asked again. This time, he did not hide his abilities in the slightest. A frightening aura rolled out as if a king had descended.
“Brat, you are too arrogant!” Ma Zhang humphed, drew out his saber, and charged out. Shua, bright light exploded, and shot out towards Ling Han.
Ling Han clenched his fist, and greeted the incoming saber light with a punch.
Peng, when his fist landed on the saber light, an incredible light exploded. Peng, two soldiers were instantly sent flying, and underneath the massive wave of power, the doors to the courtyard were also destroyed in a single instant.
Ling Han was enraged, and exclaimed, “Bastard, you actually dare destroy this place!” He raised his fists and threw a series of consecutive punches that landed on Ma Zhang.
Ma Zhang was both furious and shocked. He wasn’t the only one who was causing f****** damage in this place, okay? Didn’t Ling Han move as well? And he actually dared to blame him. This was really a case of a monk insulting a bald man. Still, this brat was practically a freak. He was obviously only in the early stage of the low extreme of the Sun Moon Tier, so how could his battle prowess not be inferior to his in the least?
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