156: Chapter 156 The Return Journey

"Alright, give me the Origin Stones. It's about time for me to leave; I've stayed here for quite a while."

Lin Ming said.

Calculating the time, Master Murong should be just about finished on his end.

It was just forging two 6th-rank Origin Weapons, yet it took two months. This speed was quite slow.

However, this happened to give Lin Ming enough time to guide Wei Feng.

Wei Feng immediately handed the Origin Stones in his hand to Lin Ming.

"Alright, then we shall meet again if fate permits."

Lin Ming turned and left, his figure disappearing from Wei Feng's sight.

Meanwhile, Wei Feng stood quietly, watching Lin Ming leave until he vanished from view.

A moment later, Manager Huang Xing walked over.

"Where is Mr. Yan?"

Manager Huang Xing asked.

Unconsciously, Manager Huang Xing had also changed how he addressed Lin Ming.

"Senior has already left,"

Wei Feng said.

"Then you?!"

Manager Huang Xing instantly realized something.

Did Lin Ming's departure mean that Wei Feng was now a 6th-rank Alchemist?

"I am now a 6th-rank Alchemist."

Wei Feng nodded.

"Congratulations."

Upon hearing this, Manager Huang Xing congratulated Wei Feng with a face full of smiles.

He had finally taken a step further and become a 6th-rank Alchemist.

"Now, this is only the beginning,"

Wei Feng said with full confidence.

Once upon a time, Wei Feng thought that being a 5th-rank Alchemist or a 6th-rank Alchemist would be his end point.

But now, after Lin Ming's teaching, he found that being a 6th-rank Alchemist was merely a new starting point for him.

He might even be able to go much further.

"I have a conjecture,"

Wei Feng suddenly said.

"What?"

Manager Huang Xing was slightly stunned by Wei Feng's sudden remark.

What did he think of?

Lin Ming's identity?

The power behind him?

Or something else?

"Senior Yan might be a 7th-rank Alchemist."

...

Duanqi Pavilion.

According to the agreed time,

Lin Ming's group of four arrived. However, Master Yun Hua did not come; instead, Hu Miaotong and Yan Nian followed along.

They reached Master Murong's Artifact Refining Room without any obstruction. These people knew the identities of Lin Ming's group, and unless they were insane, they wouldn't block their path.

"Your items are ready."

Upon seeing Lin Ming and the others, Master Murong knew why they had come.

He produced two wooden boxes. Inside these boxes were a longsword with a scabbard and a piece of inner armor respectively.

"6th-rank Medium Grade Origin Weapon, the youjue sword."

"6th-rank Medium Grade Origin Weapon, the Scale-Locking Armor."

Master Murong said to the two of them.

The two of them each received their respective 6th-rank Origin Weapons.

"Thank you,"

Lin Ming said.

Although the craftsmanship of this sword looked a bit crude,

it was still usable.

"Thank you,"

Su Lianxue also expressed her gratitude.

"You must be Senior Yan Yu's daughter."

Master Murong looked at Yan Nian and said.

"You know him?"

Yan Nian looked surprised.

She was indeed surprised to hear his name from the mouth of an Artifact Refiner.

"He is my benefactor,"

Master Murong said solemnly.

Following that, Master Murong brought out several more wooden boxes. Inside were defensive Origin Weapons like necklaces, rings, and inner armor. One of the rings was even as high as 6th-rank High Grade.

"I hope these things can be of help to you,"

Master Murong said.

Yan Nian, however, fell into hesitation.

"Then I shall accept them on behalf of my Junior Sister."

Lin Ming made a decisive choice and spoke for Yan Nian.

He didn't know what Yan Nian's attitude toward her father was, whether good or bad.

But these 6th-rank Origin Weapons were helpful to her. As her Senior Brother, Lin Ming felt it was better for Yan Nian to accept them.

Therefore, Lin Ming bypassed her thinking time and accepted the items for her.

Seeing this, Yan Nian didn't say anything.

Master Murong also said nothing, seemingly acquiescing to this action.

"Alright, don't disturb me anymore. I need to continue working."

Master Murong issued a guest-expulsion order to the four of them.

Seeing this, the four no longer disturbed Master Murong. They turned and left Duanqi Pavilion, returning to the inn.

After returning to the inn, Master Yun Hua led the four of them on their return journey.

Her main goal had been achieved. Although she couldn't rescue Chi Ningshi for now, in her view, it was only a matter of time.

Perhaps the next time she set foot in the Yao Race's territory would be the time to rescue Chi Ningshi.

As for Master Yun Hua's departure, many forces within Cangyuan City breathed a sigh of relief. After all, they were quite afraid of her.

They feared she would cause even greater trouble with the Yao Race.

One must know that as soon as she arrived in Cangyuan City, she clashed directly with the Red Flood Dragon Clan. A Nirvana Realm expert from the Red Flood Dragon Clan died, and even Chi Shengjie himself appeared. If it weren't for Lord Fushengke's intervention, Cangyuan City might be in ruins by now.

Moreover, some of her glorious deeds were recorded by the forces in Cangyuan City. Back then, she was a thorn in the side of many Yao Race forces. She had killed many Yao Beasts of extraordinary status, leading countless Yao Race members to hunt her down together.

If she hadn't escaped the Yao Race's territory in time to return to the Human Race's lands, and if the experts of Yuanxu Mountain hadn't appeared to protect her, she would have likely died at the hands of the Yao Race long ago.

Therefore, many forces were very afraid of her staying in Cangyuan City.

Now that she had finally left Cangyuan City, they were much more at ease.

At the same time,

outside Cangyuan City,

Fushengke was walking along a small path with a little girl.

"Grandpa, are we going home now?"

The little girl looked at Fushengke and asked.

"We're not going back for now. We're going to play in other big cities."

Fushengke showed a gentle smile and said.

"What big cities are we going to? Is there good food?"

The little girl asked with a face full of curiosity.

"You'll know when we get there."

Fushengke looked up at the sky and said.

Yao Race Territory,

Ku Mountain.

Under an ancient tree, Hu Liner leaned against its trunk.

Only under this tree could she find a moment of peace.

At this time, a handsome man appeared before Hu Liner.

"Old Ancestor."

The man greeted Hu Liner.

"We received word from Cangyuan City. Old Ancestor Yun Hua has left Cangyuan City with her people."

The man continued.

"I know,"

Hu Liner said, slowly opening her eyes.

"Additionally, the Ghost Nether Horned Snake Clan has sent an envoy. They are expected to arrive tomorrow."

The man continued.

A flash of coldness passed through Hu Liner's expression.

"Just let Hu Heng handle such matters himself."

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

The man responded.

Hu Liner soared into the air, quickly arriving at a cave and walking straight inside.