"Then you should go. Just don't wear clothes that are too revealing; otherwise, I'll get jealous if others see you," Xu Ran instructed. He did not want other men to gaze upon his woman. Wouldn't that be a loss for him?
Of course, those people wouldn't be able to see much anyway. The best view was reserved for him alone.
"Hehe, Xu Ran, you're so kind. Rest assured, I know what I'm doing. I won't let those people get close to me. After all, I'm a Dou Zong Expert now," Ya Fei said excitedly.
Her role as the auctioneer in Wu Tan City was far different from her current status.
Now, as a Dou Zong, she had no fear of any elements that she couldn't control.
If there were ever a situation that she couldn't handle, wasn't Xu Ran there for her?
"It's all your fault! Why didn't you say something sooner? Now you've been discovered, right?" Ruo Lin finally breathed a sigh of relief after Ya Fei left. Ya Fei's presence was so intimidating that Ruo Lin felt extremely nervous—to the point that she broke out in a cold sweat in just a short time.
With a pair of resentful eyes, Ruo Lin looked at Xu Ran, pouted her lips, and displayed a helpless expression.
"How could I know that Ya Fei would recognize you? You two had never met before."
"Besides, Ya Fei is not an outsider. She's one of us. Don't worry, she wouldn't casually tell anyone else," Xu Ran quickly reassured her, hugging Ruo Lin tightly as if holding a little girl.
Ruo Lin felt as light as if she didn't weigh a hundred pounds, as soft as a clump of cotton.
Xu Ran wasn't fat, but he was incredibly heavy due to the high density of his muscles, solid and formidable throughout his body.
"But..."
Ruo Lin still felt somewhat embarrassed.
Even if it was Ya Fei who discovered her, she was incredibly flustered.
This was just the first day, and Ya Fei had already found out. Would the people at Canaan Academy know in a few days?
"But what? You should be aiming for the Dou Spirit "Cultivation Level" now, right? I can help you. Just close your eyes, and in a moment, you'll break through to Dou Spirit without any side effects," Xu Ran whispered in Ruo Lin's ear.
Suddenly, Ruo Lin calmed down.
She couldn't help but swallow nervously.
The bargaining chips Xu Ran offered were always irresistible.
Dou Spirit, her natural talent wasn't high. If she were to rely on her own Cultivation pace, it would probably take her another year.
But now, she could break through to Dou Spirit immediately. This temptation was enough to unsettle even the most resolute minds.
"Do I need to do anything? You're not planning to take advantage of the situation, are you?"
There was no such thing as a free lunch. Ruo Lin understood this principle very well.
"Where did your mind go? I'm helping you for nothing. Considering that you're my mentor and you've taken care of Xun Er and the others for so many days, this is your reward," Xu Ran said, tapping Ruo Lin's head.
"Oh, that's more like it," Ruo Lin replied. Yet, deep down, she couldn't help but feel a tinge of sourness.
...
"Is that Ya Fei? She's beautiful. I can't believe Yuan Yi died at the hands of this woman."
"Ya Fei managed to procure so many Sixth and Seventh-Grade Elixirs; it's incredible. She must have a powerful Seventh Rank Alchemist backing her. This woman should be befriended, not offended."
Countless forces within the Black Corner Region marveled as they watched Ya Fei, all of them expressing their astonishment internally.
They never expected that after years of overt and covert struggles among numerous factions in the Black Corner Region, it would now be dominated by a woman.
Such a young and beautiful Dou Zong, and behind her, a powerful Pharmacist was hidden.
"That person must be at least an Eighth-grade Pharmacist, ranking alongside the likes of Yao Chen and Mu Gu Laoren. Perhaps, he is even stronger," they mused.
"Moreover, based on my investigation, those Cultivation Techniques should come from the Soul Hall and the Hun Clan. That lord actually killed people from the Hun Clan. Now, I'm afraid I'm also being targeted. No wonder I've been feeling restless recently." Han Feng was somewhat troubled.
Now that he had these Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques in his possession, what would he do if the Soul Hall came looking?
Even if he handed those things over to the Soul Hall, they would not let him off.
He had already memorized the keys to those Cultivation Techniques in his heart. The Soul Hall would not trust him.
The Soul Hall was such a massive force, and so overbearing as well. He had heard about it when he was in Zhongzhou.
Offending the Soul Hall meant there was only a dead end.
"Hopefully, I can seek that lord's help."
While the various major forces outside were enthusiastically bidding, Han Feng had no interest at all. Right now, what was most important was how to save his own life.
And even if the Soul Hall didn't come after him, Yao Chen was still alive.
If Yao Chen returned to Zhongzhou, would he still have a life by then?
Yao Chen would not let his traitorous disciple go.
Han Feng pondered, feeling despair.
He realized that his Achilles' heel was completely in the hands of others.
In the past, worried that the news of his killing Yao Chen would be exposed, he had run to the Black Corner Region. Unexpectedly, he was still discovered.
Most importantly, Yao Chen was not dead!
It took three hours for Ya Fei to auction off all the Elixirs. Ya Fei was very professional, making those Elixirs sell for more than their worth. That enchanting voice, that voluptuous body, indeed was a great temptation.
"Lady Ya Fei, could you introduce me to that lord?" After the auction ended, Han Feng respectfully asked, without any arrogance.
"What do you want to see him for?" Ya Fei did not expect Han Feng to adopt such an attitude towards her.
Although she was a Douzong, Emperor Han Feng was quite famous in the Black Corner Region and was reputed to become the strongest person in the region in the future.
Only a step away from Douzong, he was also just a step away from being a Seventh Grade Alchemist.
As long as Han Feng became a Seventh-grade Alchemist, countless forces in the Black Corner Region would be drawn to him.
Ya Fei had also paid special attention to Han Feng these days while she was organizing the list of the strong and the forces in the Black Corner Region.
"I have an urgent matter and need the lord's help," Han Feng quickly said.
"Then come with me," Ya Fei nodded lightly, without asking further.
"Han Feng pays respects to the lord."
As the door opened, Han Feng saw Xu Ran and a relieved smile appeared on his face. He then respectfully approached Xu Ran and knelt before him.
"Emperor Han Feng? What are you doing?"
Xu Ran raised his eyebrows.
"My lord, how dare I call myself the Emperor in front of you? In today's world, you are definitely one of the few people with the strongest Alchemy among all. Even Yao Chen and Mu Gu Laoren are far inferior…" Han Feng flattered.
"Speak, what do you want from me?" Xu Ran smiled, looking at Han Feng groveling before him.
Yao Chen had taken two disciples in a row, Xiao Yan was not up to par, and Han Feng was even less so.
Committing such acts as betraying and murdering one's master.
"My lord, I'm afraid that I'm now being targeted by the people of the Soul Hall. You should know what I mean; I only ask the lord to save my life. Also, could the lord tell me where Yao Chen is now? I..." Han Feng's eyes flickered with ruthlessness, it was now or never. If Yao Chen did not die, it would be Han Feng himself who should die.