BTTH : From Humble Beginnings to Dou Di

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Seeing Lin Feng agree, a smile appeared on the old man’s face. He then said, ”Let’s sit down and exchange some alchemy insights first. My disciple should arrive soon, and I’ll introduce you two when she gets here.”

Hearing this, Lin Feng also felt it would be better to meet the old man’s disciple beforehand.

He nodded and sat with the elder, engaging in conversation.

However, while the old man claimed to be discussing alchemy, most of his questions had nothing to do with refining pills. Instead, he kept probing about Lin Feng’s clan background, marriage status, and other personal matters.

When he learned that Lin Feng wasn’t married, the smile on the old man’s face deepened.

Through their conversation, Lin Feng also learned that the elder’s name was Fu Lan Ke, the President of the Black Rock City Alchemist Association.

Upon realizing the elder’s identity, Lin Feng thought to himself,’Since he’s the President of the Black Rock City branch, then his disciple must be...’

”Master.”

At that moment, an icy yet melodious voice rang out. It was as crisp and ethereal as the sound of snowflakes colliding on a mountaintop.

Hearing the female voice, Lin Feng couldn’t help but glance over with curiosity.

His gaze fell upon a silver-robed woman approaching gracefully, his eyebrows raising slightly as a fleeting trace of astonishment flashed across his eyes.

The woman had a tall and slender figure, with clear and cold eyes resembling the glacial springs of a snow-capped mountain.

Her delicate face, elegant brows, and gracefully curvaceous frame were wrapped in a form-fitting silver dress.

The silver fabric, paired with her jade-like skin, added a unique metallic coldness to her aura, making her beauty all the more striking.

But what truly stood out was her waist-length silver hair.

This was not the pale silver caused by illness or mutations.

Her hair was soft like silk, drifting gently, exuding a peculiar allure that was difficult to ignore.

’So, it really is her...’

Seeing the ethereal silver-haired woman, Lin Feng murmured in his heart.

At the same time, a petite purple-clad woman walked forward and respectfully bowed, greeting, ”Master Fu Lan Ke.”

Lin Feng’s eyes shifted once more, glancing at the slightly shorter purple-robed woman standing nearby.

She appeared to be just over twenty years old, with a charming and delicate face.

Though petite, her mature and voluptuous figure was unexpectedly well-developed—with all the right curves in all the right places.

Her long black hair was tied with a purple ribbon, cascading down to her perky, round hips.

As she moved, the tips of her hair lightly slapped against her curves, producing a faint sound.

This subtle movement was like a cat’s paw scratching at the hearts of the men around, causing their gazes to shift uncomfortably.

”Fu Lan Ke, who is this?”

An elderly man standing beside the purple-clad woman glanced at Lin Feng with curiosity.

”Oh, just an alchemist I recently met. I thought he was interesting, so we sat down to chat.”

Fu Lan Ke casually brushed off the question while glancing at the standing beauty, Lin Fei.

’Something’s off about this old guy...’

Having worked alongside Fu Lan Ke for over thirty years, Ao Tuo immediately sensed something unusual in his demeanor.

After carefully examining Lin Feng, Ao Tuo suddenly realized something and said, ”You must be the alchemist named Feng Lin. I’ve heard of you.”

”Junior greets Senior.”

Lin Feng quickly bowed in respect.

”Haha, no need to be so formal.”

Ao Tuo chuckled and gently helped Lin Feng up.

A peak third-tier alchemist at just thirty years old—this level of talent was rare even in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

Compared to himself and Fu Lan Ke, Lin Feng’s alchemy potential was far superior.

Meanwhile, Fu Lan Ke, clearly not wanting Ao Tuo to find out about their deal, coughed lightly and said,

”Ahem, Feng Lin, since you’ve already met my disciple, go ahead and get back to your work. I already know where you live, so I’ll send her over tomorrow. As for our agreement, I’ll fulfill it in a few days.”

”Uh… then I shall take my leave.”

Lin Feng was a bit speechless, but this was actually perfect. He had been eager to go back and try refining the fourth-tier pill.

”Wait, Feng Lin.”

Just as he turned to leave, Ao Tuo called out again.

”Master Ao Tuo, is there something else?”

Lin Feng sighed inwardly but stopped and asked.

”Whatever deal you made with Fu Lan Ke, count me in as well. Whatever he promised you, I’ll offer the same.”

Ao Tuo glanced at Fu Lan Ke—whose face had darkened—and smiled.

”Ao Tuo, you old bastard! Why are you meddling? This has nothing to do with you!”

Fu Lan Ke scowled at Ao Tuo, his tone carrying clear hostility.

”Heh, and my deal with Feng Lin is none of your business either. Come, tell me what you and that old fox just discussed.”

Grinning, Ao Tuo wrapped an arm around Lin Feng’s shoulders and led him away.

After finishing his business, Lin Feng continued browsing the other stalls.

Although he had plenty of Serpent Saliva Fruit, the other materials required for refining Qi Gathering Powder—Black Leaf Lotus, and a Rank 2 water-elemental magic core—were in short supply.

He needed to purchase more.

Fortunately, back when he was with the Snake-People Clan, he had refined a large number of third-tier pills.

Now, he finally had a use for them.

Returning to his rented courtyard on the eastern side of the imperial capital, Lin Feng was eager to start refining pills.

He entered the secluded chamber attached to the courtyard, retrieved the pill formula, and began reading through its contents.

This was his new residence, where he had been staying ever since he changed his identity.

After taking out the medicinal cauldron, Lin Feng began attempting to refine pills.

Half a day later, looking at the pile of black ashes on the ground, he shook his head in disappointment.

These ten sets of ingredients were worth around five to six hundred thousand gold coins.

And yet, in just half a day’s time, they had been reduced to nothing.

With a helpless expression, he muttered, ”It seems that refining a fourth-tier pill is indeed not easy.”

However, when he thought about his agreement with Fu Lan Ke and Ao Tuo, his expression softened.

Once he had taught Xue Mei and Lin Fei for a while, with the guidance of two peak fourth-tier alchemists, things should improve significantly.

”Follow me to the backyard.”

The next day, Lin Feng looked at the two beauties standing before him, each possessing a distinct charm, and led them to the backyard.

After watching them each attempt to refine a pill, he quickly assessed their alchemy skills.

Then, he began explaining his own experiences when he first started.

Since he had no master to guide him back then, he had taken many detours.

These failures, however, could now serve as valuable lessons for them.

After all, successful experiences were often difficult to replicate, while failures tended to follow surprisingly similar patterns.

Lin Feng held nothing back and shared everything he knew with them.

After all, if he were stingy now, their masters would surely return the favor when teaching him to refine fourth-tier pills—only providing vague and selective guidance.

In the following days, Lin Feng led a simple life.

During the day, he taught Lin Fei and Xue Mei alchemy, and at night, he would visit the Alchemist Association.

Sometimes, he even helped others refine pills in exchange for the medicinal ingredients he needed.

Of course, aside from refining, he also studied the ”Skyfire Three Mysterious Change.”

With the help of the two women, Lin Feng had the opportunity to meet several fourth-tier alchemists.

Through them, he was able to trade for a few fourth-tier pill recipes that interested him, along with some valuable medicinal ingredients.

However, not every encounter was a pleasant one.

At this moment, on a street in the Jia Ma Sacred City.

Lin Feng and the two women stood with unpleasant expressions, staring at the young man before them.

”Haha, I didn’t expect that just by taking a casual stroll today, I would run into the two of you. It seems we are quite fated.”

A young man dressed in white, around twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, blocked their path. He clasped his hands together slightly, smiling at Lin Fei and Xue Mei.

As for Lin Feng, he was completely ignored.

”He Lei, who has any fate with you? Just seeing you ruins my mood,” Lin Fei frowned and said disdainfully upon recognizing the handsome young man.

”Haha, normally, I don’t agree with her, but this time, I do. Seeing you makes me lose my appetite,” Xue Mei added, casting a look of disgust at He Lei.

Hearing their words, a dark glint flashed in He Lei’s eyes.

But he quickly concealed it and maintained his smile. ”I just reserved a table at River Farewell Restaurant…”

”Not interested.”

Lin Fei waved her hand and walked forward without looking back.

”Wait—”

Just as He Lei was about to say more, Lin Feng stepped forward and blocked his path. With a slight smile, he said, ”Since they’re not interested, yet you still shamelessly insist on following them, that’s not very respectable behavior.”

Today, the two women had brought him along to conduct a trade. Naturally, he had to ensure their safety.

Besides, He Lei had been loitering around him a little too frequently lately, and it was getting annoying.

”Although you are a respected alchemist, our He Clan has a Dou Wang expert. I advise you to stay out of our business,” He Lei said with a dark expression, issuing a veiled threat.

Lin Feng merely chuckled and replied, ”I don’t care about other matters, but if you harass them, I will not stand idly by.”

If the He Clan truly dared to kill him, he would simply find a place to lay low for a few years.

And when he had the strength… he would wipe out the He Clan entirely!

Seeing that the two women had already walked far ahead, Lin Feng ignored He Lei and caught up to them.

”Those two b*tches… If not for one being the Black Rock’s City Lord’s only daughter and the other being the designated successor of the Black Rock City Alchemist Association, who would bother trying to please them?”

Watching their departing figures, He Lei’s face turned ashen, his voice filled with hatred.

Then, thinking of Lin Feng, he turned to the elderly man beside him and said, ”Elder Quan, investigate that bastard accompanying them. He keeps interfering, and lately, those two b*tches have been visiting his courtyard frequently, staying for an entire day at a time.”

At this point, He Lei couldn’t help but imagine the possibility that if he were to marry them in the future, they might no longer be… untouched.

The thought only deepened his killing intent toward Lin Feng.

However, when he recalled the two women’s breathtaking beauty and alluring figures, He Lei’s eyes flickered with lust once more.

After a brief pause, he added, ”The He Clan’s plan must not fail. As long as we marry those two b*tches into our clan, once those old geezers die, we will control both the Black Rock’s City Lord’s estate and the Black Rock City Alchemist Association. By then, even the three great clans of the imperial capital wouldn’t dare oppose us!”

”Yes, Young Master.”

The elder nodded in acknowledgment and then quietly left.

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