"This is Grandmaster Han Feng. I invited him to refine the Hunyuan Bone-Shaping Pill to treat your old injuries."
After Jia Xingtian's explanation, the Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast also calmed down.
"My apologies."
"It's nothing. May we begin now?"
The Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast nodded, but its gaze remained fixed on Han Feng.
It was very certain that the other party possessed a trump card that could take its life at any moment.
Otherwise, it would not have been so vigilant.
Han Feng could see that the Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast was wary of him. Without further explanation, he directly took out the Hunyuan Bone-Shaping Pill and tossed it into its mouth.
Then, the Sea Heart Flame floated in his palm. The gentle flame spread out like an ocean wave and was gently pressed onto the Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast's body.
Gulp.
The Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast's eyes widened. It finally knew what it was about the other party that it feared.
In its agitation, the water of the lake began to boil.
Han Feng frowned slightly and said, "Be quiet."
As soon as his voice fell, the surface of the lake instantly returned to calm.
The Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast was terrified to find that its innate ability to control water had actually failed.
In front of this terrifying, wave-shaped flame, its very instincts were stripped away!
"Don't move."
With that soft command, the Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast did not dare to move a muscle. Only after Han Feng had fully activated the medicinal power of the pill within its body did it stretch its body, feeling the process of being reshaped from within, a mixture of pain and pleasure.
After an unknown amount of time, the Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast slowly opened its eyes. The fatigue within them was swept away, replaced by an unparalleled new vitality.
Han Feng withdrew his hand. Jia Xingtian quickly asked, "Grandmaster Han, is it... done?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"Senior Youhai?"
Jia Xingtian looked at the motionless Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast, thinking something was wrong.
"Grandmaster Han, this..."
Han Feng also frowned and stepped forward to check the situation inside its body.
"There's no problem. Just some minor injuries left that will heal in a few days."
The Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast blinked its eyes frantically.
Han Feng was taken aback, then said, "You can move now."
As his voice fell, the Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast relaxed its body as if relieved of a heavy burden, sighing repeatedly.
"How terrifying."
Han Feng and Jia Xingtian looked at each other, both seeing the confusion in the other's eyes.
What was going on?
Jia Xingtian was helpless in his heart. What was wrong with Senior Youhai just now? So timid and cautious, where was its former divine and martial appearance?
Han Feng, however, seemed to be deep in thought.
Just now, when he used the Sea Heart Flame to invade its body and control the activation of the medicine, he had vaguely sensed a connection forming between the Sea Heart Flame and its body.
Could it be...
Han Feng gently stimulated the Sea Heart Flame within his body and sent out a command.
The Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast instantly dove into the lake. A few seconds later, it leaped out of the water and did a flip in the air.
The other three looked at each other, then awkwardly averted their gazes.
Was this the legendary... guardian beast of the imperial family?
Han Feng's eyes lit up. He seemed to have found the answer in his heart.
The Sea Heart Flame seems to have some other use that I don't know about!
"Ahem, Grandmaster Han, Senior Youhai is probably just overjoyed. Since the healing is complete, let's leave first," Jia Xingtian said, unable to bear watching the once-revered senior make a fool of himself in front of everyone. He spoke up to smooth things over.
"Mm."
Han Feng nodded. As he turned around, he cancelled the command to the Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast.
The next moment, Han Feng sensed the Ethereal Sea Flood Dragon Beast swimming away to the depths of the lake as if fleeing, not daring to come out.
"Hehe."
Having discovered a new function of the Sea Heart Flame, Han Feng was in a pleasant mood and left the place with a smile.
"Phew!"
After leaving the stone gate, Jia Xingtian actually breathed a sigh of relief.
"Grandmaster Han, why don't I take you to our imperial family's treasury now? According to our previous agreement, you can choose any three items."
Han Feng nodded.
He might as well get it all done at once, pick his things, and leave.
The imperial treasury was too secret. Jia Xingtian sent Hai Bodong and Fa Ma away and personally led Han Feng there.
"Grandmaster Han, you succeeded in refining the pill in one go this time, saving a lot of ingredients, including two sixth-grade monster cores. How about this, you can pick two more items from the imperial treasury?" Jia Xingtian said to Han Feng.
Han Feng replied with a serious expression, "Emperor Jia, please don't mention this matter again. Refining the pill for you was something I promised. If I didn't succeed the first time, I would naturally refine it a second and a third time. But since I succeeded in one go, the remaining ingredients should be returned to their original owner."
"Grandmaster Han's noble character is admirable, I am impressed," Jia Xingtian said with deep emotion.
"If it were any other alchemist, even if they succeeded in one try, they would have accepted the remaining ingredients as an extra reward."
Han Feng just smiled at this without comment. "Perhaps it's just my habit. After all... this is how my master taught me."
Hearing this, Jia Xingtian was suddenly very curious.
"Who is Grandmaster Han's master?"
A reminiscent look appeared on Han Feng's face.
"My master, he is probably the most powerful alchemist on the continent."
Jia Xingtian swallowed.
The most powerful? Wasn't that a bit of an exaggeration?
The Dou Qi Continent was vast. Jia Xingtian knew very well that the Jia Ma Empire was just a tiny place.
"Grandmaster Han, we've arrived at the treasury."
Jia Xingtian had the guardian of the treasury open the main gate and then led Han Feng inside.
"This treasury is divided into three levels. The first level is mostly weapons, the second is medicinal ingredients, and the third is some rare treasures. Please take a look around, Grandmaster Han. I won't disturb you for now."
Jia Xingtian took the initiative to step back, leaving the treasury for Han Feng to choose from alone, showing extreme trust.
Of course, every item in the treasury was linked by a formation, so Jia Xingtian would know what Han Feng took.
Han Feng spread his soul power and began to browse extensively in the treasury.
The weapons on the first level were all a bit lackluster. With Han Feng's current strength, unless they were weapons of the seventh tier or higher, they were of little use in battle.
Entering the second level, Han Feng was clearly much more interested in the medicinal ingredients. He selected them one by one, observing their age and preservation, and finally picked two sixth-tier ingredients, the Profound Heaven Kui Wood and the Purple Flowing Jade Fruit, both of which were quite rare.
As for the third item, he would go up to the third level to see first. If there was nothing that caught his eye, he would go back to the second level and pick another medicinal ingredient.
The items on the third level were more miscellaneous, with no overall classification. Han Feng scanned them one by one but didn't see anything useful.
However, Han Feng did find a mysterious, amber-like ore. Although he didn't know what was inside, it did arouse a trace of his curiosity.
In the end, Han Feng chose this mysterious amber, along with the two previous medicinal ingredients, and settled the account.
The guardian in the treasury saw Han Feng take three items, just registered them one by one, and said nothing more.
After Han Feng came out of the treasury, Jia Xingtian did not ask what he had taken but proposed to host a banquet for him that night.
"Emperor Jia, there's no need to trouble yourself. I have to go back early today."
Han Feng politely declined his invitation.
Jia Xingtian sighed. "Alright then. The Jia Ma Imperial Family will always remember Grandmaster Han's help today. If you need anything in the future, just let me know."
Han Feng nodded, then took his leave.