Chapter 1277: Visiting Your Madam

High above the sky, Ling Feng and Tuoba Yan rode on the back of the Ice Qilin that Zifeng had transformed into. Tuoba Yan pouted slightly, shooting Ling Feng a sideways glare.

Clearly, Tuoba Yan felt a bit jealous that Ling Feng had gone out of his way to help Murong Zining.

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Em...

"

Ling Feng rubbed the bridge of his nose and gave an awkward smile. "Anyone with a conscience would feel sympathy. She may be a troublesome woman, but when I recalled how that Venerable of the Desolate Sea chose to sacrifice himself, it reminded me of my grandfather. The world is vast, yet I still have no idea when I will ever find him."

Tuoba Yan shot Ling Feng a fierce glare, gave a light snort, and muttered, "It's only because that woman is so beautiful. When all is said and done, aren't all men in this world just lustful?"

Ling Feng's hearing was sharp, and he could not help smiling. "Yan'er, you have been acting less and less like yourself lately."

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Hmph!

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Tuoba Yan glared at him with a vicious look, though a faint blush crept up her cheeks. "Mind your own business!"

Ling Feng raised a hand as if to speak, then stopped himself. He remembered the lesson Feng Mo had taught him back at Tianwei Academy. A man should never try reasoning with a woman!

With Zifeng's speed, they landed on an island shortly afterward. After asking around, they learned this place was under the authority of Hailong Island.

Ling Feng recalled his trip to Tianluo Island, where he had a minor conflicts with Hailong Island. Fortunately, the Hailong Island Master's wife mistook him for someone from the Dongling Immortal Pool. Consequently, despite a few minor skirmishes, they thankfully managed to avoid any fights.

After checking into an inn, Ling Feng prepared to refine medicinal pills. Once everything was ready, he discovered that although the inn provided an alchemy furnace, its grade was far too low. Refining the Ninefold Profound Heavenly Spirit Pill with it would be extremely difficult.

"If I had known, I would have robbed those old men for a proper furnace."

Ling Feng sighed with irritation. Even the finest alchemist needed the right tools. No matter how skilled he was, he could not refine a pill without an adequate furnace.

The two best furnaces he had ever seen were Pill Devil's Flame Valley Xuanling Cauldron and the Six-legged Taotie Cauldron at the Alchemist Guild of the Tianbai Empire. Unfortunately, he could hardly request either one.

"Having herbs but no furnace is frustrating!"

Ling Feng shook his head with a helpless smile. Hailong Island's standards were far inferior to Tianhuang City's. Had he been at the Wuling Manor, those furnaces were far from top grade, but at least they were usable.

Tuoba Yan covered her lips with a small laugh. "Master Ling, does this mean you have to go back to Tianhuang City?"

"No." Ling Feng shook his head. "Since we are already on Hailong Island, we should visit an old friend."

"Old friend?" Tuoba Yan blinked. She could not recall anyone Ling Feng knew on Hailong Island.

"Did you forget the Island Master's wife?"

Ling Feng narrowed his eyes with a faint smile. "Hailong Island has some influence in the Inner Sea. Borrowing an alchemy furnace should not be difficult."

Tuoba Yan rolled her eyes again. "That woman wanted to skin you alive last time. You dare go to her home?"

"Why not?" Ling Feng grinned. Back then, he had been wary of her. But now, with the fourth-phase Devouring Flame and the sword soul Xiao Bai, anyone below a peak Human Emperor no longer concerned him.

And a place like Hailong Island simply wouldn't have a peak Human Emperor.

Ling Feng gave a relaxed smile. He took out the Bow of Yi, adjusted his appearance to match how he looked during their previous encounter, then said, "Yan'er, come with me to visit the Island Master's residence!"

Tuoba Yan shot him an annoyed look. Strength bred confidence. This man was not only bold now, he acted as though nothing in the world could stand in his way!

The two left the inn. After asking for directions, they soon found the residence of Hailong Island. Just as they approached the entrance, they ran into a familiar face.

It was the second senior brother they had met at sea!

The moment the man saw Ling Feng, his expression froze as if he had encountered a ghost. He jumped back and pointed at Ling Feng. "You. You are that guy!"

"Of course it is me!"

Ling Feng raised a brow and laughed. "You are the second disciple of Hailong Island, right? Second brother, greetings. I am Ling Feng."

The man's mouth twitched. He gritted his teeth. "I am not some second brother. My name is Han Zhao. Han Zhao!"

"Second brother sounds friendlier." Ling Feng smiled. "Please take us inside. I wish to visit your Madam."

"What did you just say?"

Han Zhao nearly exploded. Saying he wanted to "visit the Madam" carried a scandalous tone, as if Ling Feng was implying something indecent.

Seeing Han Zhao's expression, Ling Feng realized how it sounded. He quickly corrected himself. "My mistake. I am here to visit the Island Master of Hailong Island, and also the Island Master's wife."