Chapter 218: The Cunning Yan Cangtian!

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Hmm?

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This time, it was Yan Cangtian who felt shocked.

How did he know Ling Feng?

Twenty years ago, Yun Danqing had already emerged as a master alchemist, a figure of great renown. Even Yan Cangtian, proud and rarely impressed, held deep admiration for Yun Danqing's alchemy skills.

Someone capable of causing a stir in the alchemy world with just a flick of his fingers actually knows Ling Feng?

"Old Man Yun, you actually know that kid?" Yan Cangtian couldn't believe it as he looked at Yun Danqing, Ling Feng's image flashing through his mind.

Just how mysterious is this kid's background?

"I've only heard of him," Yun Danqing said, a hint of admiration flickering in his eyes.

In truth, Yun Danqing had never met Ling Feng. It was when Yuan Qiansheng presented a Malevolent Elemental Pill refined by Ling Feng that Yun Danqing was asked to appraise it.

After that, Yun Danqing learned of Ling Feng's name from Yuan Qiansheng.

Later, Yun Danqing sought out Wen Tingguang, only to find out that Ling Feng had been sent away and wouldn't return to Cangqiong Mountain for another six months.

Despite Yun Danqing's inquiries, Wen Tingguang remained tight-lipped, refusing to reveal any information about Ling Feng, which only heightened Yun Danqing's interest in him.

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Hehe.

" Upon hearing that Yun Danqing had only heard of Ling Feng's name while he, Yan Cangtian, had imparted upon Ling Feng half of his expertise through the Taoist Art of Heavenly Fire, Yan Cangtian's excitement bubbled up.

"Old Man Yan, it sounds like you're quite familiar with this Ling Feng." Yun Danqing couldn't hide his excitement.

"Reasonably so." Yan Cangtian raised his eyebrows, feeling proud. "I know what you're curious about, but it's best not to ask. That kid wouldn't want you to disturb him."

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Ah.

" Yun Danqing sighed deeply, feeling regretful. It seemed he would find it hard to connect with this mysterious, young master.

Shangguan Chu was bewildered upon hearing Yan Cangtian and Yun Danqing's conversation.

A teenager?

A young master revered by both Yan Cangtian and Yun Danqing?

Who exactly is this Ling Feng?

Shangguan Chu silently noted down this name. Perhaps this would be the extraordinary individual who would elevate the alchemy standards of the Tianbai Empire to new heights.

"Well then, well then!" Yun Danqing sighed and added, "Old Man Yan, since you claim to have the complete formula for the Azure Cloud Striped Pill, could you bring it out for us to examine together?"

"I came here today precisely for this matter, so naturally, I won't hesitate to share the pill formula,"

Yan Cangtian retrieved a handwritten pill formula from a shining golden storage spirit ring. He continued, "All the ingredients are readily available in my medicinal herb garden, except for the most crucial one—the eyeball of a Scarlet Blood Dragon Eagle."

As he spoke, Yan Cangtian couldn't help but sigh. The Azure Cloud Striped Pill was closely related to his alchemical career, making it his top priority.

Yun Danqing and Shangguan Chu leaned in to examine the pill formula carefully. However, they soon noticed that the latter part of the content was obscured, prompting them to furrow their brows.

"Old Man Yan, you're not being sincere enough!" Yun Danqing expressed his displeasure.

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Hehe.

Be the villain first, and then the gentleman[1]!" Yan Cangtian chuckled, retracting the pill formula. "As you just heard, the refinement of the Azure Cloud Striped Pill lacks only the eyeball of a Scarlet Blood Dragon Eagle. If your Alchemist Guild can provide this demon king's eyeball, I won't hesitate to give you the formula!"

"Demon king's eyeball!" Both Yun Danqing and Shangguan Chu couldn't help but gasp in shock.

"Old Man Yan, you sure have the guts to say that!"

"What's the matter? Does the pill formula for the Azure Cloud Striped Pill pale in comparison to a demon king's eyeball?" Yan Cangtian retorted nonchalantly.

"In terms of value, the pill formula far surpasses a demon king's eyeball," Yun Danqing said with a serious expression, "However, obtaining the corpse of a Scarlet Blood Dragon Eagle, a demon king, may prove to be exceedingly difficult..."

"That's not my concern. Anyway, if the Alchemist Guild can provide me with a Scarlet Blood Dragon Eagle's eyeball, I'll gladly hand over the pill formula," Yan Cangtian said, rising abruptly, "I'm heading to the Tianmeng Chamber of Commerce and the Eagle and Owl Black Market in a bit. Whoever can provide the demon king's eyeball will receive the formula."

With that, Yan Cangtian swaggered towards the door. "I refuse to believe they wouldn't be interested in the Azure Cloud Striped Pill's formula!"

"Hold on!" Shangguan Chu, acting as the interim president of the Alchemist Guild, quickly intercepted Yan Cangtian while gritting his teeth. "Master Yan, could you give the Alchemist Guild three months? If we fail to provide the demon king's eyeball by then, you can involve the Tianmeng Chamber of Commerce and the Eagle and Owl Black Market."

"Why should I?" Yan Cangtian didn't even look back, instead walking faster.

Shangguan Chu clenched his teeth and stomped his foot. "Master Yan, if the deal succeeds, our Alchemist Guild will provide you with an additional 500,000 high-grade elemental stones. Will that suffice?"

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Hehe...

" Yan Cangtian's lips curved into a smile. Only then did he turn around leisurely, nodding. "Well, seeing as I was once a member of the Alchemist Guild, so be it."

Shangguan Chu breathed a sigh of relief. He believed that if it were the president here, they could probably offer him even higher terms.

Yun Danqing shook his head as he watched. "People say you've gone mad, old man. But in my eyes, you've not only stayed sane but become even more cunning!"

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Hehe,

it takes one to know one!"

Yan Cangtian smirked and strode out of the Alchemist Guild.

𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Soon, the apprentices and disciples of the Alchemist Guild would likely mobilize the nation's alchemists to search for the Scarlet Blood Dragon Eagle's eyeball.

One couldn't deny that this method was absolutely brilliant!

And the mastermind behind this plan wasn't Yan Cangtian, but rather his adviser, Ling Feng.

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The training ground in the East Court.

After the relatively relaxed training session concluded, the devil instructor finally announced the dismissal. The students, exhausted and staggering, helped each other back to the residential area in small groups.

After several days of training, most people had begun to adapt to this level of heavy training. Alongside improving their physical fitness, their reflexes had also improved.

Tianwei Academy's martial arts education was indeed remarkable, even among the four major academies..

Ling Feng even secretly noted that after returning to Wenxian Sect, he planned to incorporate this training method into the daily practice of Wenxian Sect disciples.

While it might not immediately elevate Wenxian Sect's level to a drastic extent, it would definitely enhance its overall proficiency.

Before long, Ling Feng and several other students residing in Tianshu East Court returned to their courtyard.

Just as they sat down to rest, they heard a knock at the door. Soon, a respectful voice came from outside, "Excuse me. Is Mr. Ling Feng here?"

Everyone looked up to see a young man dressed in a long green gown standing at the door, gently knocking.

When they saw the 'Cangqiong' emblem on the young man's left shoulder, Yang Jun, whose family background was the most prominent among them, suddenly felt a twitch in his eye.

Because this emblem could only mean one thing: he was a disciple of the Cangqiong Sect!

1. This is a Chinese saying which means to set the specific rules and terms first; etiquettes are of a lower priority ☜