Yao Chen didn't want to give Han Feng the Burning Flame Manual. It wasn't because Han Feng lacked the necessary temperament, as he claimed. A cultivation technique he'd retrieved from a secret realm wasn't a family heirloom; what need did it have for temperament?
It was because the Burning Flame Manual was far too dangerous. One wrong move and he'd explode and die! Yao Chen knew Han Feng's willpower wasn't strong enough to withstand the terrifying, violent energy impact of fusing with the different flames; once fused, it would be a near-death experience.
He didn't want to see Han Feng like that. He'd rather Han Feng, under his tutelage, peacefully inherit his mantle as an alchemist and become the new generation's Medicine Master! Inheriting all his fame and fortune, he'd already paved the way for Han Feng and didn't want him to take any risks.
But… Yao Chen never expected Han Feng to become obsessed with the Burning Flame Manual and show signs of demonic possession. Unfortunately, by the time he realized it, it was too late. Han Feng had already joined forces with Elder Mu Gu of the Soul Palace, launching a sneak attack that severely injured him and stole half of the Burning Flame Manual.
Recalling his past with Han Feng, Yao Chen felt like crying, but his soul couldn't shed tears. His heart was filled with bitterness. Sometimes he even wondered if everything would have been different without the Burning Technique. But ultimately, he couldn't reach a conclusion.
"Let nature take its course. He'll come back eventually. After he returns… give me his soul,"
Yao Chen said after a long silence.
Hun Changqing shrugged. He sensed the indecisiveness in Yao Chen's words. To be honest, he couldn't understand Yao Chen's thoughts, but he didn't say anything more. He didn't care about Han Feng's fate. Han Feng had a grudge against Yao Chen, not against him; he was just someone who would fight.
"Alright, Elder Yao, you can stay here and refine pills for now. When Han Feng appears, I'll capture him and bring him back to you."
Hun Changqing nodded, then took out his storage ring and poured out a large pile of extremely precious medicinal herbs, placing them beside Yao Chen.
Upon seeing these medicinal herbs, Yao Chen's previously chaotic thoughts gradually calmed down. He not only loved alchemy but also these precious herbs, which temporarily helped him suppress his various thoughts about Han Feng.
"Little Changqing, you're really lucky! So many precious medicinal herbs, and your little girlfriend just like that? No wonder you're a young master of the Eight Clans."
Yao Chen looked at Hun Changqing with admiration in his eyes and couldn't help but sigh.
Two years ago, when Hun Changqing appeared before Yao Chen with these medicinal herbs, he was almost scared to death. The herbs, like a small mountain, were all incredibly precious, each one worth fighting over. Some of them were even indistinguishable to him, a peak eighth-grade alchemist. He even thought Hun Changqing had gone to rob some Dou Sheng sect!
After pressing him, Hun Changqing told him that he had accidentally met the daughter of an elder from one of the Eight Clans who was traveling near Wutan City.
After a deep conversation, he returned to his clan to retrieve the medicinal herbs for him. Finally, fearing their affair would be discovered by the clan, the woman urged Hun Changqing to quickly become stronger so he could marry her back in the clan, before returning alone.
This explanation left Yao Chen stunned, further admiring Hun Changqing's ability to exploit a woman. He still remembered Hun Changqing's words:
"Elder Yao, you must refine pills diligently. When I reach the peak of the Dou Zun realm, I will marry this elder's daughter, and then I can request some powerful individuals from the clan. Then, the Soul Palace will be easily destroyed!"
Yao Chen, upon hearing Hun Changqing's words, felt this was very likely to succeed; he could even imagine himself reaching the pinnacle of life.
Subsequently, he immediately found several rare and precious herbs for restoring the soul, refined them into several pills, and began refining them in his storage ring, striving to restore his soul to its most perfect state so he could refine the best pills for Hun Changqing. Only recently did he finally awaken.
Hun Changqing smiled and said,
"Elder Yao, now that you've awakened, just stay here and refine pills."
Yao Chen nodded, and Hun Changqing walked out of the secret chamber. As soon as he stepped outside…
"What shady things were you doing in there? And you're hiding it from me?"
Hun Changqing encountered Medusa blocking the doorway. Medusa crossed her arms, her brows furrowed, and her face showed displeasure.
Hun Changqing was taken aback by Medusa's appearance, then frowned slightly.
"This Medusa is a bit too controlling. She needs to be disciplined, otherwise she'll get out of control!" After a moment's thought, Hun Changqing revealed a wicked smile, stepped forward, and embraced Medusa's slender waist, which was free of any excess fat
"Medusa, your thinking is very wrong, it really needs to be corrected. You're making things difficult for me, come on, let me teach you..."
With that, he picked up Medusa, and amidst her expression of shame and indignation, in a flash, appeared in another secret chamber.
The chamber was pitch black, dimly lit, with only a few candles flickering gently on the thick iron walls, creating a chilling atmosphere.
Medusa felt this terrifying and eerie atmosphere, yet a strange excitement stirred within her. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and her body writhed in Hun Changqing's arms, her hands repeatedly patting his chest.
"You beast, what trick are you trying to pull now? Explain yourself first, or don't touch me!"
Medusa said fiercely, her face menacing, but the hint of anticipation in her eyes betrayed her.
"Hehehe... Medusa, today Brother Qing will teach you some new knowledge~"
"Beast, you're going to humiliate me again! Let me go, stop torturing me! You beast!"
Medusa screamed, instinctively twisting her fiery body, held captive in Hun Changqing's arms.
Yet, for some reason, she was filled with anticipation for the "new knowledge" Hun Changqing spoke of.
Medusa's twisting seemed exaggerated, but in reality, she used no force at all, afraid that she might accidentally break free from Hun Changqing's embrace.
The hand of a Dou Zong expert, capable of sinking a small city with a single slap, struck Hun Changqing as lightly as a fly.
After struggling with her eyes closed for a long time, Medusa still didn't feel the expected roughness coming from her body. Somewhat puzzled, her delicate body began to tremble slightly, causing her expectant heart to tremble with anxiety. Medusa
opened her already brimming eyes in confusion, only to meet Hun Changqing's eyes, which revealed a playful glint, a faint smile on his face carrying a hint of mockery.
"You...you beast!"
Medusa was overwhelmed with shame and indignation, unsure what to say. It was as if her deepest secret had been exposed, making her feel even more ashamed than being naked before Hun Changqing.
This beast! Now he's not only defiled her body, but he's starting to defile her soul too. Is he only satisfied when he's corrupted and defiled her from the inside out?
Medusa was furious, but the shame of having her deepest secret exposed quickly transformed into an even stronger sense of unease, causing her delicate body to tremble even more violently.
Seeing Medusa's expression, Hun Changqing's wicked smile deepened.
"Hehehe..."
Then...