After the award ceremony ended, the alchemy competition came to a successful conclusion.
The leaders of the various factions came to bid farewell to Han Feng one by one. They had come from afar, and although they did not have the opportunity to show their skills personally, they wished for more competitions like this.
After all, the opportunity to meet the Medicine Emperor was rare.
According to the rules of the Black-Corner Region, one could not go directly to the Medicine Emperor to request a pill. One had to first send a letter and get approval before being able to request an audience.
Unless one was an acquaintance or an expert of exceptional strength, only then would they be qualified to go directly and request a pill.
The Gold and Silver Elders were experts who met both conditions.
After the competition ended, they swaggered into the City Lord's Mansion.
"Medicine Emperor."
The two were indeed twin brothers. Not only were their appearances and mannerisms similar, but even the speed and tone of their speech were exactly the same.
"Are you two here to request a pill?" Han Feng directly stated their purpose.
"Hehe, we do have this intention."
The Gold and Silver Elders did not hide it either. "Now that the Medicine Emperor has broken through to the seventh grade, refining a Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pill should be a piece of cake, right?"
The two had asked Han Feng for a Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pill before, but unfortunately, Han Feng had turned them down with the excuse that the pill was difficult to refine.
Now that Han Feng had broken through to the seventh grade, the two had come under the guise of watching the competition, but their main purpose was still to request a pill.
Han Feng nodded and looked at the Gold and Silver Elders with a smile. "You two have come at just the right time. I am currently interested in researching the Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pill."
"Oh?"
"Is the Medicine Emperor willing to refine pills for us?" the Gold and Silver Elders' tone lifted slightly.
"What are you two talking about? Based on our previous friendship, is a trivial matter like refining a pill something I need to refuse?"
The Gold and Silver Elders were overjoyed upon hearing this.
They had thought that Han Feng would find some other reason to refuse again, but they hadn't expected him to agree so easily.
"If the Medicine Emperor needs anything, just ask. We are not the type to take advantage of others," the Gold and Silver Elders said, patting their chests generously.
Han Feng nodded and took out a list.
"I have recently been looking for some rare medicinal ingredients and spiritual objects, but their high grade is daunting."
Han Feng sighed with emotion and handed the list to the Gold and Silver Elders.
"If you two can help me gather the ingredients on this list, what's the harm in refining two Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pills for you?"
The Gold and Silver Elders took the list and looked at it, saying in unison, "Eighth-tier!"
"Medicine Emperor, what do you need such a high-tier medicinal ingredient for?"
Not to mention that eighth-tier ingredients were already rare, even if found, they were generally guarded by powerful seventh-tier, or even eighth-tier, magical beasts.
How could the two of them, a pair of Dou Emperors, dare to get involved in this!
Han Feng leisurely drank his tea and said, "I like it."
The Gold and Silver Elders were suddenly speechless.
What kind of ridiculous reason was that!
Seeing that the two of them looked a little grim, Han Feng sighed and took a step back.
"I know this is a bit difficult for you two, but I'm not an unreasonable person. How about this: as long as you have accurate information about an eighth-tier medicinal ingredient, I will agree to refine the Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pills for you. How about it?"
The Gold and Silver Elders' expressions finally improved a little. If it was just looking for information, they could give it a try.
With the first step settled, Han Feng continued, "I've given you leeway on the eighth-tier ingredient, but you can't be careless with the other ingredients on the list."
The Gold and Silver Elders nodded. They knew this Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pill wouldn't be so easy to get.
"That's natural."
"By the way, do you know the ingredients needed for the Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pill?" Han Feng asked.
The Gold and Silver Elders shook their heads.
Han Feng smiled benevolently, took the initiative to write down the required ingredients, and handed the list to the Gold and Silver Elders.
"Generally speaking, this is something you should find out for yourselves. But since we have a friendship between us, I'll just write it down for you."
"Many thanks, Medicine Emperor."
The Gold and Silver Elders gave a sheepish bow. After the matter with the eighth-tier ingredient just now, they were now a little suspicious of the word "friendship" coming from Han Feng's mouth.
"Medicine Emperor, how many portions of these ingredients do you need?"
"Hmm... eight portions should do."
"Eight portions!"
The Gold and Silver Elders once again shouted in unison.
"No, Medicine Emperor, that's too much!" the Gold and Silver Elders said anxiously.
Han Feng glanced at the two of them with displeasure.
"How is that too much? This is also my first time refining a Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pill. It's very reasonable to use four or five portions of ingredients for one pill."
Hearing this, the Gold and Silver Elders felt that something was strange.
"But you are a seventh-grade alchemist now, Medicine Emperor!"
Han Feng's expression did not change; he just said faintly, "If you two don't trust my alchemy skills, then please leave."
The Gold and Silver Elders' complaints were instantly stifled. They didn't dare to utter another peep.
A profiteer, what a profiteer!
"Gentlemen, let me be honest with you. It's not a good deal to ask me to refine a Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pill now. It would be better to wait another ten years or so, when I have more experience, and then come to me. It won't be too late."
The Gold and Silver Elders stood there in silence for a long time. Finally, the Gold Elder spoke, "No need. My brother and I will gather eight portions of the ingredients for the Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pill for the Medicine Emperor."
"Mm, that's very good."
Han Feng nodded with satisfaction.
"Then, Medicine Emperor, we will take our leave first."
"Hey, no hurry."
Han Feng poured two cups of tea for them.
"This is tea brewed with fifth-grade Green Spirit Tea Leaves. How does it taste?"
Unable to refuse their hospitality, the Gold and Silver Elders took the teacups and took a sip.
"It is indeed not bad."
The tea was good tea, but they were in no mood to appreciate it now.
Although Han Feng had agreed to refine the Dou Ancestor-Breaking Pill, the conditions he had proposed made them feel a pressure as heavy as a mountain.
It weighed heavily on their hearts, and the initial joy was now completely gone.
Han Feng drank the spirit tea with a relaxed expression, a smile appearing on his lips. He then continued, "To be honest, I've always been quite interested in your fusion secret technique."
Hearing this, the expressions of the Gold and Silver Elders suddenly changed.
Oh no...
The Medicine Emperor is starting again!
"Medicine Emperor, this secret technique of ours is our ultimate trump card. For you to ask for it just like that..."
Han Feng waved his hand.
"Don't you two try to fool me. A fusion secret technique generally requires two people who are of one mind and closely related by blood to cultivate. I am all alone, and I wouldn't be cultivating this secret technique of yours."
"That is indeed true. So why don't you make another request, Medicine Emperor? After all, this secret technique is useless to you."
"But I'm curious."
Han Feng slammed the table and met the gaze of the Gold and Silver Elders.
Unable to withstand Han Feng's intimidating gaze, the Gold and Silver Elders looked at each other and fell silent again.
This fusion secret technique was something they had obtained from a legacy cave. It was very suitable for them as twin brothers.
After decades of hard practice, they had finally mastered it.
Now, to be able to fight a Dou Ancestor with the strength of a Dou Emperor, who wouldn't call that impressive!
After all, Dou Emperor and Dou Ancestor were two distinctly different levels. It was rare to hear of a Dou Emperor being able to defeat a Dou Ancestor of a higher rank.
Even if the cultivation conditions were harsh, the value of this secret technique was definitely no less than an Earth-rank Dou Skill.
After a long silence, the Gold and Silver Elders sighed deeply.
They had already agreed to too much. If they refused because of this, then wouldn't all the previous negotiations be void?
Han Feng's timing was extremely precise. Although this last request was a bit excessive, its actual difficulty was easier than the first two.
Sure enough, a moment later, the Gold and Silver Elders gritted their teeth and nodded.
"We agree."