"No worries, they won’t find me. But still, thank you for your kindness, Elder Chu." Lin Feng smiled and replied, even without Elder Chu’s reminder, he knew what to do. For now, the most important thing was to complete the Yuangang transformation quickly, without the time to worry about Ning King Valley. Once the transformation was done and his speed returned to normal, anyone who wanted to mess with him would have to think twice if they were capable enough!

"Since Taoist Friend Lin has made up his mind, I won’t insist further." Hearing Lin Feng’s words, Elder Chu knew Lin Feng had already made his decision. Under these circumstances, he couldn’t say much more. After speaking, he served tea to Lin Feng and courteously invited him to drink.

While serving tea to Lin Feng, Elder Chu noticed Tangyuan on Lin Feng’s shoulder, slapped his forehead as he remembered something, then quickly took out a pitch-black elixir from his person, handed it to Tangyuan, and said with a smile, "Little fella, you’re called Tangyuan, right? This is for you, go ahead and eat it!"

Tangyuan did not take the pitch-black elixir. Instead, it carefully looked it over, discovering no toxic aura on it, glanced at Lin Feng, and appeared very cautious. Having never dealt with humans before, Tangyuan viewed all humans except Lin Feng as bad people, so it wouldn’t readily accept food from others, lest it end up dead.

Seeing Tangyuan so cautious, Elder Chu immediately laughed and explained to Lin Feng and Tangyuan, "Rest assured, I intentionally befriended Taoist Friend Lin, why would I harm you, little one? This is an elixir I just received at the auction, called the Demon Spirit Tempering Pill. Incidentally, it’s a Grand Quality elixir, but it’s rather niche and only Demon Beasts can use it. I thought of you, little fella, and set it aside for you."

"Demon Spirit Tempering Pill?" Lin Feng was quite surprised at the name and continued to inquire, "Is there really a special elixir for Demon Beasts in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm?"

"Does Taoist Friend Lin not know? Within the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm, Demon Beasts are quite powerful, dividing the land with Humans and Alien Race. If there are elixirs for Humans, why wouldn’t there be elixirs for Demon Beasts?" Elder Chu quickly explained upon hearing Lin Feng’s question. He now believed firmly that Lin Feng hadn’t ascended for long; otherwise, he would have known such a simple matter.

Thinking of this, Elder Chu continued to explain to Lin Feng, "Demon Beasts primarily occupy numerous islands in the southwest, a paradise for them, producing countless types of Spiritual Medicine. The Demon Beasts use these medicines to exchange for elixirs with Humans."

After hearing Elder Chu’s explanation, Lin Feng had some understanding of the reason behind it. Since Alchemy is a unique practice that only Human Cultivators can master, the exchange between Demon Beasts and Humans was quite normal. He was slightly interested in Elder Chu’s mention of the Alien Race, so he asked, "Elder Chu, what is the Alien Race? Do they have elixirs for their use?"

"The Alien Race resides in the Northern Part of the continent, in the Frigid Winter Wasteland. Outwardly, they don’t seem much different from Humans, but their power far exceeds Humans. High-level cultivators can evolve terrifyingly powerful ice-based spells! Yet, they are innately afraid of heat and prefer cold, so under normal circumstances, they won’t enter the continent. Historically, a King of Alien Race reaching the peak of the Myriad Laws Realm once led them to invade the continent, but the war didn’t last long before they retreated to the Frigid Winter Wasteland, unable to withstand the continental climate."

At this point, Elder Chu took a sip of tea and continued, "As for elixirs, the Alien Race doesn’t produce them. They rely on the continent’s Alchemists to make elixirs for them, and the things they use in exchange are extremely special—like the Profound Ice Entity. Perhaps you don’t understand, but simply put, the Profound Ice Entity is something extraordinary, capable of assisting cultivators for over a hundred years without suffering from Heart Demons. Its value is remarkable!"

Lin Feng nodded he had a clearer understanding after listening to Elder Chu’s words. He was amazed to find such a unique Alien Race within the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm, especially when typically, Humans and the Demon Clan dominate cultivation interfaces. In this realm, he was eager to visit the regions of the Demon Clan and Alien Race to experience their distinct sights.

"Elder Chu, how does one travel to these two places?" Lin Feng asked Elder Chu.

"You wish to go to those two places?" Elder Chu looked at Lin Feng, smiling and said, "Those places are far away, and even traveling by Roc Heaven Beast would take years. What’s more, given Taoist Friend Lin’s current strength, even if nothing happens along the way, it’s unlikely you would be able to enter. So, I advise Taoist Friend Lin, if you want to go to these places, at least wait until your Yuangang transformation is complete, or the dangers of the journey will be countless!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng furrowed his brows but realized Elder Chu’s words were true, albeit harsh. His identity as an Ascender had already been exposed, and the situation at Ning King Valley showed that traveling by Roc Heaven Beast was unrealistic. Walking overland posed additional dangers due to the unimaginable distance, making it impractical.

"Thank you for your advice, Elder Chu," Lin Feng expressed his gratitude. Elder Chu had shared much with him, for which Lin Feng was very thankful.

But just as he finished speaking, Lin Feng suddenly remembered another matter and asked Elder Chu, "Elder Chu, I have a question I’d like to consult with you about. I hope Elder Chu can enlighten me."

"Feel free to ask, I will be candid," Elder Chu said with a smile, curious about what Lin Feng wished to know.

"To be honest, Elder Chu, in my Space Treasure, there’s my Spirit Beast. I wish to let it out, but I’m not sure how to do it," Lin Feng asked Elder Chu. His true intention was to see if the ladies could know about this, but after some thought, he discarded that idea. Space Treasures accommodating Spirit Beasts were numerous, but those holding living humans were rare. The Cave Heaven Mansion must not be exposed.

"Oh? That’s new," Elder Chu queried in surprise, then seriously pondered before responding, "As an Ascender, you should know one truth: the Yuan Energy in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm is vastly more powerful than in the lower realms; thus, without undergoing ascension, it’s fatal to appear here. There is a way to let a Spirit Beast survive, but it’s extremely difficult..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng’s eyes lit up, immediately asking, "Please tell me, Elder Chu!"

"Simply put, you must allow the Spirit Beast to gradually consume items from the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm, letting its body acclimate to the Yuan Energy, and then use specific elixirs for Spirit Beasts to modify its body, enhancing compatibility with the Yuan Energy. Once the Demon Energy in its body is thoroughly transformed, it can exist within the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm without being rejected!"

Continuing on, Elder Chu said, "However, you don’t realize that the elixirs for Demon Beasts are extremely scarce and are often found only in relics. Moreover, the ones that can be crafted are monopolized by the Divine Medicine Sect. Thus, obtaining elixirs for Demon Beasts is nearly impossible! And most importantly, the limited elixirs produced by the Divine Medicine Sect are for use by Demon Beasts of the Demon King Realm or higher. If the Spirit Beast you brought from the lower realm consumes them, it would also be fatally dangerous!"

Upon listening to Elder Chu’s explanation, Lin Feng nodded. Elder Chu’s thoughts mirrored his expectations; Demon Beasts differ greatly in physique from Humans, hence Human elixirs are unsuitable for them. He agreed fully with Elder Chu’s reasoning.

Despite this, Lin Feng wasn’t overly concerned about these words because what he needed was merely a direction. As an Alchemist, there wouldn’t be any issues regarding this matter. Thinking of this, he already had a plan in his mind for letting the ladies return to daylight, though he wouldn’t disclose this.

While the two were conversing, a young attendant returned, handing Elder Chu the warehouse inventory list he’d gathered. Elder Chu took a look and passed it to Lin Feng, saying, "Most of the items are available in our auction house; I will prepare some for you. As for the unavailable Spiritual Medicine, I can procure them through special channels if you’re not in a hurry. I estimate it won’t take much time to gather them, and I’ll only charge cost price for this."

Lin Feng did not take the list from Elder Chu, instead simply replying, "Then please arrange it according to your plan, Elder Chu, as it would also take quite a while to exchange those Spiritual Medicines for Yuan Stones."

"Alright, it’s settled then!" Elder Chu said with a broad smile to Lin Feng. He increasingly believed Lin Feng was a rare talent with a mindset far beyond what young cultivators typically possess, delighted to have befriended such an extraordinary person.

"Then I shall let you get busy, Elder Chu. I’ll be taking my leave; I’ll return in a month," Lin Feng said as he stood up to bid farewell.

Realizing this, Elder Chu immediately intended to see him off, but Lin Feng motioned for him to stay seated, then left on his own. He had many tasks to complete during the month, perfectly utilizing the time to test Elder Chu’s theories...