139: Indeed, heroes emerge from among the young.

Lu Qianqian did not hesitate.

Previously, she had no options and could only watch her mother lie in bed in a coma.

Now that a chance had finally presented itself, she naturally wanted to try.

As long as she could wake her mother, she would not hesitate even if it meant causing a huge disaster.

The two reached a consensus, and Feng Ming immediately called out.

"Then let's go see the Sect Master now."

Lu Qianqian agreed and immediately took Feng Ming to the Sect Master's cultivation residence.

A moment later, at the Sect Master's courtyard.

Here, Feng Ming met not only the Sect Master but also Elder Xu.

Both were old men of advanced age, yet they were hale and hearty.

This made sense, as this Sect Master's strength in Qingyang City was equal to that of City Lord Lu Zhenfeng; he was a Mahayana Stage expert.

As for Elder Xu, like most Alchemists, he showed no significant fluctuations in power, suggesting his strength was likely unremarkable.

As soon as Feng Ming arrived, Elder Xu was the first to speak.

"Heroes truly emerge from the youth. To be a Sixth-Grade Alchemist at such a young age, such strength is truly enviable."

Feng Ming quickly responded with humility, "Senior overpraises me. This Junior was merely lucky."

The Sect Master motioned for them to sit before speaking: "Old Xu is right. When Qianqian first reported this news, we found it hard to believe."

"Even seeing you today, there's still an air of unreality, as if in a dream."

"Little friend Feng's bearing certainly matches the status of a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, but words alone are no proof. If you can demonstrate it, you can directly become an Elder of Pill Peak."

Although the words were phrased tactfully, Feng Ming was no fool.

He understood the underlying meaning almost immediately.

"You want me to perform Alchemy personally to verify my strength, correct?"

The Sect Master nodded directly. "These are the Sect rules. I hope you understand, little friend."

Feng Ming nodded. "I understand the Sect Master's words. I had indeed expected this before coming."

Upon hearing this, the Sect Master unhesitatingly took out a storage ring and handed it to him.

"Inside is a sixth-grade Pill Formula and the matching medicinal herbs. You see..."

Feng Ming did not take the storage ring, but instead said: "I don't want to waste too many of the Sect's resources. Since you want to test my ability, let's just do it all at once."

The Sect Master and Elder Xu were both bewildered by these words.

How 'all at once'?

What 'all at once'!

Feng Ming said: "At 3:30 this afternoon, I will refine a Medicinal Pill publicly at the Qingyang City square. I will have to trouble the Sect Master and Elder Xu to personally come and conduct the assessment."

The Sect Master and Elder Xu's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

They could conduct the assessment and save a set of medicinal ingredients; where else could such a good deal be found?

They immediately began to inquire.

"I wonder what Medicinal Pill you plan to refine, little friend?"

Feng Ming spoke calmly: "A seventh-grade elixir."

Hearing this, the Sect Master and Elder Xu were both completely stunned.

"What?"

"Seventh-grade? You can refine a seventh-grade elixir?"

The Sect Master regained his composure and looked at Feng Ming, speaking calmly: "Your information only says you are a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, yet you want to refine a seventh-grade elixir. A Sixth-Grade Alchemist refining a seventh-grade pill will have a much higher failure rate than a seventh-grade Alchemist."

"If you fail, how are we to judge whether or not you are actually a Sixth-Grade Alchemist?"

Feng Ming smiled. "Rest assured, you two, I will not fail."

With that, he flipped his palm, and an Pill Fire appeared directly within his hand.

Seeing the Pill Fire, the Sect Master and Elder Xu exchanged a glance. Although this couldn't prove if his Alchemy level was sixth or seventh-grade...

It proved that his Alchemy level was not low.

It was at least fourth-grade or higher.

The Sect Master and Elder Xu nodded. "Fine, then we will follow your plan. At three this afternoon, we will personally go to watch you refine the pill."

Feng Ming nodded and cupped his hands. "Then I shall trouble the Sect Master and Elder Xu."

Then, as if remembering something, Feng Ming said: "Sect Master, I feel that the Spirit Mountain over at the Cultivation Peak is unreasonable for requiring points to exchange for a spot."

The Sect Master gave a bitter smile. "I naturally know that, but the Sect is not a charity. We also need to operate profitably. Without income, we would go bankrupt sooner or later."

"Those points are earned through daily performance but mainly by completing missions. And those missions are for-profit in nature."

"This mechanism is a necessary evil."

Feng Ming nodded; he could understand this.

It was just like the Ye Family's business; one could earn less, but one couldn't not earn at all!

"In that case, if I gift a Spirit Gathering Formation to the Sect, the Sect Master shouldn't object, right?"

Hearing this, the Sect Master immediately began to laugh. "Of course not. You are making a contribution to the Sect; how could I object?"

Feng Ming smiled. "Then in a couple of days, I will arrange for someone to deliver it. If there is nothing else, I will head back first."

As soon as the two stepped out of the Sect Master's courtyard, Lu Qianqian couldn't help but ask.

"Brother-in-law, what's the deal with the Spirit Gathering Formation you mentioned?"

Feng Ming said: "The Spirit Mountain is unreasonable. Shuwan wants to increase her strength quickly but can only sit at the very bottom; that certainly won't do. So I prepared a Spirit Gathering Formation for her."

"What about me?"

Feng Ming chuckled.

"You are my Sister-in-law. When the time comes, there will naturally be a spot for you too!"

Lu Qianqian let out a somewhat disappointed 'oh'. Clearly, this answer was not what she wanted.

Feng Ming saw her change in mood, but not knowing what to do, he could only pretend not to notice.

"Let's go. You are more familiar with the City Lord's Manor. You make the plan, and I'll execute it."

Lu Qianqian smiled and said: "Going home to take things, what kind of plan could there be?"

Hearing this, Feng Ming felt helpless but followed her anyway.

However, before leaving, he still found someone to bring a message to Jiang Shuwan.

He said he had something to do and would leave for a while, but would come find her after he was finished, and told her to Cultivate in peace.

Afterward, the two hurried straight toward the City Lord's Manor.

Previously, he was worried that Ye Feng, hiding in the shadows, might cause trouble with good intentions.

Fortunately, Ye Feng knew Feng Ming had gone to the Sect and wasn't worried, so he didn't follow.

Plus, with Lu Qianqian around, Feng Ming wasn't worried at all that the Huangfu Family would make a move at this time.

Of course, that previous massacre had left the Huangfu Family almost completely depleted, with basically no one left to use.

Coupled with Feng Ming's strength being right there, Golden Core experts were simply useless against him.

Others would also feel inclined to retreat because Feng Ming had killed The Two Elders of Chi Mei.

It could be said that for a short time, the Huangfu Family no longer posed a threat to the Feng Family.

On the way, Lu Qianqian briefly made a plan. Lu Zhenfeng's medicinal herbs were stored in his secret room.

But once that secret room was activated, Lu Zhenfeng would notice. Lu Qianqian knew how to open it, but how would they escape?

The moment they acted, her father would know, and there were three Golden Core Realm Experts guarding the entrance to the secret room.

Although Lu Qianqian could hide her presence, they still had to find a way to lure those people away.

Lu Qianqian held the map of the City Lord's Manor and discussed it with Feng Ming.

"In a bit, you go to my mother's room and cause a little commotion. Those Golden Core experts will definitely go to check it out. I'll take the opportunity to go in and get the herbs."

"Then you hide in my mother's room!"

Seeing Feng Ming frown, Lu Qianqian reassured him: "Don't worry, they don't dare enter mother's room. That is father's order."