Breaking the Masked Man

Yao Yan, with a look of interest on his face, pressed for more information.

"Senior, have you ever heard of Canaan Academy? Back then, when I was with that old man, he mentioned that there was a very likely strange flame within Canaan Academy, and it was ranked extremely high. However, at that time, that old man possessed the Bone Spirit Cold Flame and was not interested in it. That was also the reason why I chose to come to the Black Corner Region. It was only later that I accidentally obtained the Sea Heart Flame..."

Han Feng's eyes flickered slightly, and he revealed some secrets.

In fact, many people know that Canaan Academy has a strange flame. For example, Hun Xuzi knows that Canaan Academy has the Fallen Heart Flame. However, for these people, the Fallen Heart Flame is not very valuable. Moreover, Canaan Academy has a complicated background. Those who have reached a certain level of strength would not provoke the elders of the Thunder Clan for a strange flame.

Only those who are ignorant of the true nature of things would set their sights on Canaan Academy.

Regardless of whether you can actually obtain it, even if you do manage to get the Fallen Heart Flame from Canaan Academy, are you sure you can keep it?

Do you really think that elder of the Thunder Clan is someone who doesn't care about anything?

The reason the author didn't attack Xiao Yan in the original story is because Xiao Yan was a student of Canaan Academy and it wasn't something he stole. Otherwise... you could try and see if the elders of the Lei Clan are really that easy to talk to.

“I have heard of Canaan Academy. It is extremely famous even in the Central Continent. Many people have studied there. I am not willing to provoke such a force easily… Since this information comes from you, you are responsible for bringing out the strange fire and handing it over to me. Otherwise, I will have to start with you.”

Yao Yan hesitated for a moment, then his eyes flashed with a fierce light as he continued to stare at Han Feng, looking like he had him cornered. After all, it was obviously not the intelligence of a villain to provoke an uncertain Canaan Academy instead of taking what was easy.

"...I will do my best." Faced with Yao Yan's coercion, Han Feng had no right to object and bowed in response.

There was a pause.

He added, "If we encounter an invincible opponent, could you possibly offer some assistance, senior?"

"I am an alchemist, and fighting is not suitable for me. Besides, you are also an alchemist, so why don't you call for reinforcements?"

Yao Yan frowned slightly and said with some displeasure.

"Damn old man, you just wait..." Han Feng suppressed the murderous intent in his heart and said obediently, "This junior will definitely handle this matter well and give senior a satisfactory answer!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 159 Robbery

Looking at Han Feng's expression, Yao Yan felt a strange sense of déjà vu. When he faced Hun Xuzi, he was just like that. When facing someone stronger than himself, he had to admit defeat when necessary. There was nothing to look down on about him. In fact, it made Yao Yan think more highly of Han Feng.

The only thing Yao Yan disliked about Han Feng was that he had no bottom line and could even harm Yao Lao, who treated him like his own son.

Based on this point alone, Han Feng may no longer be considered a human being; the word "beast" would be more appropriate.

People can be selfish, they can compromise, and they can even give up their dignity, but there are some things that should never be done.

Yao Yan narrowed his eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips, and said in a calm tone, "Alright, then I'll await your good news... But you'd better not keep me waiting too long. I'm getting old, and my patience isn't what it used to be. If you make me wait too long, don't blame me for not giving you a chance!"

"I will certainly not disappoint you, senior. I will be able to give you accurate information within a month at most," Han Feng said respectfully. As for what he was really thinking, only he knew the answer.

"Alright, I'll give you a month. Don't disappoint me. If you do well, I'll reward you... You've been stuck at the sixth rank for a while now. I have a spirit crystal that can help you quickly advance to the seventh rank."

Yao Yan wasn't a good person either. He could spout lies without batting an eye, completely treating Han Feng like a fool.

"Spirit Crystals?!"

Han Feng's pupils contracted, and he looked at Yao Yan with ecstatic joy, his tone becoming even more eager: "Senior, please rest assured, I will handle this matter perfectly!"

"En~"

Yao Yan nodded, then slowly got up and prepared to leave.

Seeing that Yao Yan was about to leave, Han Feng immediately tried to persuade her to stay: "Senior, do you have a place to stay? If not, why not stay in Feng City for the time being? It would also be convenient for me to report on the situation of Canaan Academy to you."

"Since you've so kindly invited me, I'll reluctantly accept."

Yao Yan, who had just lifted her foot, immediately put it down. Amidst Han Feng's somewhat constipated expression, she sat back down steadily. Her posture clearly showed that she regarded herself as Han Feng's ancestor. However, Han Feng did not dare to lose his temper and could only patiently serve Yao Yan without daring to be negligent in the slightest.

Han Feng lowered his head, concealing the cold glint in his eyes, and said respectfully, "I wonder if Senior has any requirements regarding your daily life?"

"Just be quiet. By the way, let me see your collection over the years. You've called yourself the Medicine King in the Black Corner Region for so many years, you must have accumulated quite a few precious medicinal herbs. I'm quite interested in them." Yao Yan revealed his true colors, not worried at all about Han Feng turning against him, and began his ransacking like a ruthless exploiter.

Price drop?!

No, that's not true. He's just accepting Han Feng's filial piety.

"...Of course there is no problem."

Han Feng's hand was clenched into a fist in his sleeve, and even trembled slightly due to the emotional fluctuations, but he restrained himself and dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction. When facing a powerful person, he could only grit his teeth and accept any unreasonable behavior from the other party. Not to mention some medicinal herbs, even his own wife, he could only watch helplessly as she was delivered to his door, and even guard the door for the other party.

However, Han Feng soon found himself holding back, because Yao Yan had actually set his sights on his medicine cauldron, the Myriad Beasts Cauldron that he had gone to great lengths to obtain. At the same time, he was extremely regretful that he hadn't put the medicine cauldron away!

The main problem was underestimating the enemy. He never expected the newcomer to be so terrifying—an old monster who was very likely an eighth-grade alchemist. The newcomer had actually sought him out because of his past relationship with the old alchemist.

This is truly an undeserved disaster.

"You actually managed to obtain the Myriad Beasts Cauldron, and with the Sea Heart Flame within you, you're truly lucky!" Yao Yan looked at the cauldron in front of him and couldn't help but exclaim.

As expected of one of the money-giving children in the original work, Han Feng's gift package is undoubtedly more valuable than that old bastard Xie Biyan!

Both the Myriad Beasts Cauldron and the Sea Heart Flame are treasures that alchemists dream of. Even in the Central Continent, or even within the Medicine Clan, these two items are enough to make an eighth-grade alchemist's heart flutter. Yet, they both ended up in the hands of this kid, Han Feng.

"I only obtained it by chance. If you take a liking to it, senior, why not give it to you? After all, I am unable to bring out the full potential of this medicine cauldron!" Han Feng suppressed his resentment and said very proactively. His generous manner was truly impeccable.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Yao Yan naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony with Han Feng. He wasn't one of their own, so why be polite? He raised his hand and used his storage ring to take him in.

Shameless?!

Han Feng's breath hitched. Looking at Yao Yan, who was being so impolite, he almost ground his teeth to powder. Yet, he could only force a smile and say, "This Myriad Beast Cauldron can only shine brightly in the hands of a senior. It would be a waste for a junior to have it."

"Well said, you're quite sensible, lad. Consider this medicine cauldron a return gift; it's been with me for quite some time now."

Yao Yan smiled and nodded, then took out the medicine cauldron he used in the Jia Ma Empire and gave it to Han Feng in return, which could be considered an equal exchange.

Han Feng had initially been somewhat hopeful, but when Yao Yan took out the medicine cauldron, he instantly realized he had been tricked. This old monster in front of him definitely had no good intentions, and the spirit crystals he had mentioned earlier were most likely fake. However, he couldn't turn against him and could only continue to smile obsequiously. But in his heart, he secretly vowed to keep this old bastard completely in the Black Corner Region. Did he really think that no one in the Black Corner Region could deal with him?!

The people of the Soul Palace have a particular fondness for alchemists with powerful souls, and this alchemist with the soul power of the Spirit Realm is one of their prey.

He believed that the two Soul Envoys should also be extremely interested in him.

Just as the other party said, how could an alchemist not call for help!

He will give the other person a big surprise, making them regret messing with him.

However, he could only think about these things for now. He couldn't change anything at the moment, so he could only grit his teeth and respectfully welcome Yao Yan, this "Japanese devil," into the village. Watching the other party plunder his treasures accumulated over many years, his heart felt as if it was being cut open by a knife, causing him immense pain.

The gathering continued until evening before Yao Yan reluctantly left the treasure vault. He then turned his gaze to the storage ring on Han Feng's hand and chuckled, "I almost forgot, kid. Throw your storage ring over here so I can see if Venerable Yao left you anything good back then."

At this moment, Han Feng finally couldn't hold back any longer. He could give up the Myriad Beasts Cauldron, and he could also give up the many medicinal herbs in the treasure vault, but there were many things in his storage ring that were related to his life and fortune. How could he just hand them over to Yao Yan to look at? This was something he absolutely could not accept.

"What, you're unwilling?" Yao Yan frowned slightly, looking at Han Feng's hesitant expression, her voice slightly cold.

As he finished speaking, the two elders, Jin and Yin, beside him stared at Han Feng with predatory eyes, as if they would give Han Feng a thunderous blow and teach him a lesson as soon as Yao Yan gave the order.

"It seems that Venerable Yao did not teach you how to deal with the current situation. The weak have no say in the face of the strong. If you do not agree, I will kill you. The storage ring in your hand and the Sea Heart Flame in your body will become my property." Yao Yan's tone was extremely cold, with an expression that showed he had Han Feng completely under his control.

"...Senior, it would be best not to push your luck too far. I have been refining the Sea Heart Flame for a long time. If you really push me too far, I will just detonate it. At that time, I believe you will not get anything." Han Feng suddenly became more assertive.

"Why don't you try and see if you can detonate the Sea Heart Flame in front of me?" Yao Yan stared calmly at Han Feng, certain that the other party wouldn't dare to risk his life.

Especially the way to die by igniting the strange fire, that would be a true annihilation of the soul, with no chance of reincarnation. Yao Yan didn't believe Han Feng would dare to play such a desperate game. There was great terror between life and death, and not everyone dared to face death.

“This junior… dare not, but there is indeed nothing left by that old man in my storage ring. If he had really left me something back then, I would not have ended up in this state.”

Han Feng gritted his teeth, ultimately daring not to risk his life, and spoke in a sudden, softened tone.

"I don't want to hear your nonsense. Will you give it to me or not?" Yao Yan said coldly, and the powerful aura of a Spirit Realm soul reappeared around him, enveloping Han Feng.

"……Give!"

Han Feng felt like his heart was bleeding. He suppressed the urge to fight to the death and handed over the storage ring in his hand.

Yao Yan caught it with his soul power, then forcefully dispersed the soul imprint on it, causing Han Feng's face to pale slightly. Yao Yan, however, smiled and said, "As expected, you are very wealthy. No wonder you are revered as the Medicine Emperor by the people of the Black Corner Region. This storage ring alone is worth a fortune."

He commented that the Nether Sea Storage Ring in front of him was one of the high-level storage rings that were emphasized in the original work, and even a Dou Zong powerhouse might not be able to possess one.

With the addition of the Sea Heart Flame and the Myriad Beast Cauldron, Han Feng's net worth is definitely greater than that of some seventh-grade alchemists.

The Black Corner Region is indeed a very nurturing place, which is why Han Feng has grown so plump.

But now, all of this belongs to Yao Yan. He has no shame in taking what he has obtained through trickery and force, after all, he is robbing a rich man, and a rich villain at that.

"...Senior is too kind." Han Feng practically spat out the words through clenched teeth.

"Don't worry, I have no interest in high-level storage rings. I'll take it back and look at it before returning it to you." After saying this, Yao Yan unceremoniously put it into his pocket, showing no intention of returning it. He then turned and led the two elders, Jin and Yin, towards his residence.

Han Feng suppressed his discomfort and accompanied the other party to their residence. After settling them in, he returned to the main hall with a gloomy face, only to be greeted by Kuang Zhan, one of the daytime Dou Huangs.

As his name suggests, Berserker was rather rugged in appearance, with his bare upper body even covered in chest hair.

"Is it cleaned up?!"

Han Feng looked at the newcomer, his face still grim, his tone barely concealing his killing intent as he coldly inquired.

Kuangzhan nodded, then frowned and said, "The people who knew have all been dealt with, but what about Wang Jun? Is there any chance his arm can be stitched back up?"

"He's only missing an arm, he won't die."

Han Feng said coldly. He was in no mood to treat the other party's injuries at the moment because his mentality had been ruined by Yao Yan. He had almost fought to the death several times, but he had suppressed it because he knew that fighting to the death at this moment would result in certain death. It was better to endure for the time being and wait for the people from the Soul Palace to come together.

Thinking of this, his expression softened slightly. Looking at Kuang Zhan, he said calmly, "These next few days you will be in charge of looking after that senior. You must meet any of his needs. I need to go out for a while, which will take three to five days, or up to ten days. I will definitely return."

"Who exactly is that person?" Kuangzhan finally couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked.

"who……"

Han Feng's eyes flickered. He wasn't sure who the other party was. Back when he was with that old man, he didn't remember the other party having provoked any powerful enemies. However, one thing was certain: many of the eighth-grade alchemists didn't like him. As the saying goes, rivals are enemies. The greater the reputation of the Medicine Venerable, the more dissatisfied and even resentful those old monsters who were also eighth-grade alchemists would be. This conflict naturally arose.

To say nothing of the distant past, the old man Mu Gu who cooperated with him back then was said to be Yao Chen's fellow disciple, and Yao Chen looked down on that old man, his tone full of contempt, which shows his disdain.