Alchemy Master

Chapter 831, Feng Family’s Forbidden Zone

Translator: Silavin

“It’s good that you’ve returned. Don’t dwell on those matters anymore.”

The Third Elder sighed and consoled Qin Yichen.

Clearly, he had misunderstood something. He was assuming Qin Yichen had been eliminated by the Sacred Land and thus sent back.

“Uh…” Qin Yichen listened in complete bewilderment.

“Come, follow me to see the Patriarch.”

Subsequently, the Third Elder led him towards Feng Wentian’s residence.

Throughout the journey, the Third Elder continued his constant reassurances, seemingly terrified that Qin Yichen might suffer a devastating setback and never recover from this perceived failure.

Gradually, Qin Yichen began to understand.

[Third Elder, you’ve completely misunderstood my situation.]

Indeed, it made sense.

The Sacred Land maintained strict regulations. After entering the Sacred Land, obtaining permission to leave was no easy matter. Moreover, Qin Yichen had been transported back through a Transport Array.

However, he chose not to explain.

Besides, even if he did explain, the Third Elder might not necessarily believe him.

…

Feng Wentian remained in that small pavilion.

Currently fishing, he stood up immediately upon seeing the approaching Third Elder and Qin Yichen, asking the same question as the Third Elder. “Why have you returned? Could it be…”

“Uncle Feng.”

Qin Yichen first bowed respectfully, then explained: “The Sacred Land specifically granted me permission to return.”

“The Sacred Land granted you permission!?” Both Feng Wentian and the Third Elder stared at him in astonishment.

“Uncle Feng, surely you haven’t forgotten about my Compound Pills?” Qin Yichen reminded them.

“Compound Pills… Ah, I understand now.” At this moment, Feng Wentian and the Third Elder finally comprehended what had happened.

Compound Pills. Back then, hadn’t Qin Yichen attracted their attention precisely because of this?

In any Sacred Land, this would receive significant recognition!

“You little rascal, why didn’t you say so earlier? You had me worried the entire journey!” The Third Elder couldn’t help but scold him.

“Hehe.” Qin Yichen chuckled dryly.

“How is your current situation in the Sacred Land?” Subsequently, Feng Wentian inquired about the circumstances within the Sacred Land.

“I should already be considered an Inner Disciple of the Sacred Land…” Qin Yichen omitted the life-and-death battle at the Battle Hall, primarily focusing on how he had attracted the attention of the upper echelons with his Compound Pills.

“You fortunate brat. Your blessed destiny really runs deep.” Both Feng Wentian and the Third Elder wore expressions of profound emotion.

Countless talented individuals from various Imperial Dynasties desperately fought to enter a Sacred Land. They would struggle for decades without necessarily being selected into the Inner Sect. Yet this young man had, remarkably, become an Inner Disciple in merely several dozen days. Moreover, had been personally summoned by a Hall Master.

What an extraordinary honour!

If this news spread, it would likely cause significant upheaval throughout the Imperial Dynasties.

Furthermore, from the current situation, Qin Yichen’s potential for advancement was immense. He might potentially become an Elder in the Sacred Land, possibly even contending for the Hall Master position.

On this point, both Feng Wentian and the Third Elder had complete confidence in him. After all, they had witnessed Qin Yichen’s talent in Alchemy with their own eyes.

“Then why have you returned this time?” The Third Elder was somewhat puzzled. Since he was being valued in the Sacred Land, why wasn’t he seizing the opportunity to strengthen his own capabilities?

After all, competition within the Imperial Dynasties was already extremely fierce, let alone within the Sacred Lands itself.

Moreover, Qin Yichen currently possesses an advantage in Compound Pills. However, once others fully mastered Compound Pills, Qin Yichen’s advantage would cease to exist.

Although Qin Yichen’s Spiritual Energy cultivation, when viewed within the Imperial Dynasties, was extraordinarily, within the Sacred Lands, there would certainly be individuals matching his capabilities. There might even be those with superior talents to him.

Naturally, the Third Elder did not realise that Qin Yichen’s Spiritual Energy cultivation wasn’t limited to just what he could see.

Moreover, in terms of Compound Pills, Qin Yichen’s advantage could never be surpassed by others!

Currently, he had only revealed one type of basic Compound Pill, making use of only two attributes. In his possession remained thousands upon thousands of Compound Pill Recipes…

The knowledge contained within his mind was more than ten thousand years ahead of the current era! In other words, for contemporary people to surpass him, it would require at least ten thousand years!

“I’ve returned this time to fetch Qianxue…” Qin Yichen took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart.

“Fetch Qianxue?” Feng Wentian and the Third Elder regarded him with confusion.

“When the Hall Master summoned me, he granted me one slot.” Qin Yichen explained.

“This is great!” The Third Elder, his face filled with delight, exclaimed loudly.

Their Feng Family would finally have someone entering a Sacred Land!

However, at this moment, Feng Wentian’s expression appeared somewhat complicated. His face barely contained any joy. Instead, it seemed dominated by concern.

“Yichen, come with me.” Under the Third Elder’s bewildered gaze, Feng Wentian led Qin Yichen away from this location.

This time, Feng Wentian wasn’t leading him towards his own residence, but rather towards a concealed location within the Feng Family.

This area was already within the Feng Family’s rear mountain range.

This particular region was forbidden to members of the Feng Family. It was essentially a restricted zone.

Yet now, Feng Wentian was bringing Qin Yichen to precisely this location.

Upon entering the rear mountain range, Qin Yichen immediately sensed numerous Martial Emperor Realm and higher presences concealed in the darkness.

By rough estimation, these Martial Emperors numbered several dozen.

This represented the Feng Family’s foundation.

The foundation upon which they established themselves within this territory.

Throughout the journey, Feng Wentian remained silent, proceeding directly towards a stone door.

After confirming no one was nearby, he withdrew a Phoenix-shaped jade pendant from his chest, inserting it into a recessed slot within the stone wall.

*Rumble rumble rumble…* The stone door slowly opened, and a wave of intense heat immediately surged outward.

When this heat wave struck his body, Qin Yichen experienced an illusion. It was as though his entire being was being ignited.

This was not because the heat wave was extraordinarily hot or scorching. Rather, his blood, Yuan Energy, even his Spiritual Energy, all seemed on the verge of combustion.

At precisely this instant, the small grey gecko appeared to sense something, emerging from his collar. Its luminous eyes stared fixedly towards the interior of the stone door.

It was precisely because this small grey gecko perched on his shoulder that the burning sensation rapidly receded.

“Stay close to me. I’ll escort you inside.” Feng Wentian held the Phoenix-shaped jade pendant. As he activated his Yuan Energy, an extraordinarily pure crimson energy expanded outward, forming a red protective barrier centred around him.

Qin Yichen did not refuse. He entered the barrier and followed behind Feng Wentian, walking into the cave.

After they entered, the stone door descended, and the surroundings returned to normal.

The cave was not particularly deep.

Its interior was saturated with crimson colouration. It was like a red-hot iron plate, radiating visibly intense waves of heat.

Feng Wentian, holding the Phoenix-shaped jade pendant, remained unaffected by the temperature and proceeded forward.

After rounding a corner, witnessing the scene before him, Qin Yichen’s pupils involuntarily dilated.

Deep within the cave stood an enormous lotus platform. Suspended above this platform, was a massive Phoenix Manifestation. It hovered so lifelike and so vivid that it seemed exactly like a True Phoenix!