Chapter 53: Dealing with Yao Lao
After demonstrating his formidable spear skills to Xiao Xuner, Chen Feng left the small world feeling relaxed.
"Lingying."
Chen Feng called out into the air.
The space distorted, revealing Lingying's figure in front of Chen Feng.
"What do you command, Master?"
Chen Feng glanced at Lingying, a bit envious of his elusive methods.
He planned to ask for some lessons from him when he had time.
"You're familiar with Xiao Yan, right?"
Chen Feng asked.
"Xiao Yan?"
Hearing Chen Feng mention Xiao Yan, Lingying's eyes changed slightly before nodding.
Having been with Xiao Xuner for so many years, Xiao Yan was the most familiar member of the Xiao family to Lingying.
"Good. There's something I need you to do."
Thinking about the ring on Xiao Yan's hand, a cold smile crept onto Chen Feng's lips.
It was time to take action against Yao Chen.
Ever since obtaining the Soul Control Banner, Chen Feng had this plan. But considering Yao Chen's strength, he felt some apprehension.
Now, with the Dou Zong Experience Card in his hand, along with the assistance of Lingying and Purple Electric Ferret, and importantly, the Soul Control Banner specializing in soul suppression, he felt confident.
It was time to execute the plan to capture Yao Chen.
"Master, please speak," Lingying respectfully said.
"Xiao Yan has a black ring. Tonight, I need you to get it for me."
Chen Feng took out a jade bottle from the ring and handed it to Lingying.
"This is the Confusion Fragrance. Don't let Xiao Yan notice."
Though Lingying was a bit puzzled, he didn't ask further. Respectfully taking the jade bottle from Chen Feng, he said, "Understood, Master!"
"Oh, right!"
Suddenly remembering something, Chen Feng's lips curved into a smirk as he retrieved an envelope from the ring.
"Put this beside Xiao Yan's bed."
Thinking about the content inside the envelope, Chen Feng couldn't help but chuckle.
"Go. Tonight, after you've taken the ring, come find me outside the city." Chen Feng waved his hand.
"Yes, Master!"
Lingying nodded and disappeared from the room.
"Let's see what happens tonight..."
Chen Feng took out the Soul Control Banner and toyed with it in his hand.
Tonight's success depended on this treasure.
...
As time flew by, it was already night.
In the deep night, the bright moon illuminated the entire Xiao Family estate with its pure light.
On the bed, a young man sat cross-legged, his eyes closed. His hands formed peculiar seals in front of him, and his chest moved gently, forming a perfect circulation. Within this cycle of breaths, a faint white stream of air entered his body, nurturing his bones and flesh.
While the young man was cultivating with closed eyes, the ancient black ring on his finger glowed strangely again and then fell silent...
"Exhale..."
He slowly exhaled, and Xiao Yan's eyes suddenly opened. A faint glint flashed in his dark eyes, which was the Dou Qi absorbed just now but not yet fully refined.
"The Dou Qi that was so hard to cultivate just vanished... Damn it!"
After sensing his body, Xiao Yan's face suddenly contorted in anger. His voice was sharp as he cursed.
His fists clenched tightly. After a while, Xiao Yan shook his head wryly, feeling mentally and physically exhausted. He got off the bed, stretched his slightly numb ankles and thighs.
With only three stages of Dou Qi, he couldn't ignore various kinds of fatigue.
"Forget it. What's the point of practicing? I'll sleep..."
Glancing at the sky outside, Xiao Yan felt extremely frustrated. Since cultivation was in vain, he decided to directly go to bed.
As time passed, a faint snoring gradually filled the room.
At this moment, a dark figure suddenly appeared outside Xiao Yan's room.
In his dream, Xiao Yan, feeling a peculiar scent, frowned slightly before sinking deeper into sleep.
The dark figure arrived at Xiao Yan's bedside, gazing at the black ring in Xiao Yan's hand.
"Why does the Master want Xiao Yan's ring? Does this ring hold some mystery?"
Thinking of Chen Feng's instructions, he held some caution.
Looking at the already asleep Xiao Yan, Lingying placed the envelope given by Chen Feng on his bed, then swiftly removed the black ring from Xiao Yan's hand.
Examining the black ring in his hand, Lingying couldn't see anything unusual. He promptly put it away and quickly left the Xiao Family estate.
...
Outside Utaan City, Chen Feng appeared in a secluded grove.
He held Purple Electric Ferret in his arms, glowing with a purple light under the moon's brilliance.
For a successful capture of Yao Chen, Chen Feng had mobilized everything he had.
Considering Yao Chen's strength as a famous alchemist, even as a remnant soul, he couldn't be underestimated.
However, Chen Feng felt slightly nervous despite having the Soul Control Banner, specialized in dealing with souls.
Regardless of Yao Chen's former strength, once turned into a soul, he would bow before Chen Feng's Soul Control Banner.
Suddenly, Chen Feng raised his head, looking towards the direction of the city gates.
He had sensed Lingying approaching him.
Seems like it was successful...
Chen Feng's expression became serious.
Since there was no outbreak of a conflict, it meant Lingying had successfully obtained Xiao Yan's ring.
Sensing Lingying approaching closer, Chen Feng couldn't help but smile.
Yao Chen must have thought nobody could detect his presence, allowing Lingying to take the ring away.
That old guy was always confident in his soul power.
"Master!"
After a while, Lingying appeared in front of Chen Feng.
"The ring?" Chen Feng eagerly asked Lingying.
"Here it is."
Lingying extended his hand, revealing a black ring lying quietly in his palm. Under the moonlight, it emitted a faint glimmer, looking like an ordinary ring.
Who would have thought that it hid such a powerful soul?
Even after three years of being drained of Dou Qi, Xiao Yan didn't notice.
Chen Feng didn't reach for the ring in Lingying's hand. Instead, he took a few steps back.
Maintaining a safe distance, Chen Feng shouted at the ring, "Yao Chen, how long do you plan to hide? Do you need me to invite you out?"
Lingying: "???"
Hearing Chen Feng's words, Lingying was suddenly bewildered. He looked at Chen Feng and then at the black ring in his hand.
Was the Master talking to this ring?
However, the
next moment, Lingying's confusion turned into shock.
The black ring in his hand suddenly emitted a white light, followed by an illusory and ancient voice.
Seeing this, Lingying's eyes widened in surprise. He nearly threw the ring away.