“Why not?” Ge Ying had not yet reacted.
“My silly sister, if people found out Li Feng could brew Foundation Solidifying liquid, he would never have peace again.” Ge Feng walked over and said.
There were no alchemists left in the world now. If news spread that Li Feng could brew Foundation Solidifying liquid, it would certainly cause huge waves. Then ancient martial artists from all over would come looking for him. At that time, Li Feng would have no peace forever.
Hearing Ge Feng’s explanation, Ge Ying finally reacted. Her pretty face turned pale with fright.
“Then what should we do?”
“We use the Foundation Solidifying liquid ourselves and keep it strictly confidential. As for making money, we have plenty of ways.” Li Feng said gravely.
“Li Feng is right. We cannot tell anyone, sister. Not even our parents. Otherwise, you would only harm Li Feng.” Ge Feng said gravely.
“Yes.” Ge Ying nodded.
Li Feng glanced at Ge Feng, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. He had not expected Ge Feng to say that. It saved him some trouble.
“Let’s continue brewing.” The most important thing for Li Feng was to brew a pot of Blood Circulation liquid. It directly affected his injury recovery. Without strength, he felt constrained in everything he did.
“Good.”
Three hours later, a pot of Blood Circulation liquid and a pot of Foundation Solidifying liquid were completed. Li Feng’s divine sense was utterly exhausted, and he was physically drained.
Taking the Blood Circulation liquid, Li Feng returned to the secret chamber.
In the chamber, Li Feng first cultivated the Divine Control Technique to recover his divine sense.
An hour later, when his divine sense had recovered, Li Feng used it to examine his own condition thoroughly. With a thought, he fully extended his divine sense. Every inch of his body appeared perfectly before him.
Even after several days of healing, his injuries were still very severe. Many meridians were blocked. Even circulating true qi had become extremely difficult.
“I hope the Blood Circulation liquid works.”
Li Feng took out the Blood Circulation liquid. He did not know its effects, but he still swallowed ten bowls in one go.
As soon as the liquid entered his mouth, it transformed into vast energy within his body.
Li Feng’s expression changed.
He had not known the effects of a Blood Circulation Pill, so he had thought the liquid would be like the Foundation Solidifying one, with weak potency. He had not expected that ten bowls would produce such overwhelming energy that he almost could not bear it.
Fortunately, Li Feng had strong willpower. He circulated the Nine Heavens Heart Scripture to refine this energy and repair his meridians.
The liquid’s energy was immense, though not as great as the thousand-year ice dew he had taken last time. But most importantly, this energy could heal meridian injuries. The greater the energy, the more it helped his wounds.
Li Feng endured the intense pain in his body and circulated the Nine Heavens Heart Scripture even faster. With the aid of the Blood Circulation liquid, his injuries recovered at a visible speed. Broken meridians reconnected and were tempered. Shattered bones gradually regenerated under the powerful restorative force of the energy.
Under the tempering of strands of the liquid’s medicinal power, his meridians continually repaired. However, this healing method also brought extreme pain. Even Li Feng struggled to endure the heart-rending agony.
Fortunately, he had cultivated the Profound Heaven Body Tempering Technique. His body had undergone constant refinement and possessed superhuman endurance. Otherwise, he could not have withstood such vast medicinal power.
Three hours passed quickly.
Li Feng suddenly opened his eyes, two sharp glints shooting out. A powerful aura surged from his body. He looked vibrant and energetic.
“Good, excellent. I didn’t expect the Blood Circulation liquid to be more effective than imagined. Now my injuries are finally healed, and the hidden dangers from my rapid cultivation advancement have been resolved too.”
Li Feng clenched his fist. A series of cracking sounds rang out. He felt an unprecedented ease.
This was the feeling of having strength. It was wonderful.
These past days, without strength, he had worried Blood Shadow might retaliate during this time. Then he would not be a match at all. Not to mention Blood Shadow, that night facing Mu Rongyi, Li Feng had felt like walking a tightrope. If Mu Rongyi had not known he was injured, the consequences would have been severe.
But now, with his strength restored, he had no fear. Even against Mu Rongyi, he could fight if needed. With strength came the capital to be arrogant. Without it, everything required caution.
When Li Feng left the secret chamber, it was already dark.
He went to the cafeteria for some food. Then Ge Feng found him.
“Li Feng, someone has accepted the mission you posted at the Ancient Martial Artists Association.” Ge Feng said.
“So fast?” Surprise flashed in Li Feng’s eyes, followed by excitement. He had posted a mission to recruit three Postnatal Ninth Layer ancient martial artists. Even if he only recruited one in the end, it would be a great help.
“Yes. I just checked the association website and saw someone accepted your mission.” Ge Feng nodded.
“Website?” Li Feng was stunned and asked in confusion, “Ge Feng, does the Ancient Martial Artists Association have a website?”
“Li Feng, you really didn’t know? When you got your VIP card, didn’t anyone tell you?” Ge Feng looked at him in surprise. He found it unbelievable. Li Feng’s strength was great, but he seemed ignorant of some basic common knowledge.
“No.” Li Feng shook his head.
“Technology advances rapidly these days. The Ancient Martial Artists Association keeps up with the times. Otherwise, accepting missions would require going there every time. How inconvenient? Not only that, you can post missions on the website too, as long as your VIP card has enough points.” Ge Feng explained.
“I see.” A sharp glint flashed in Li Feng’s eyes. He truly had not expected so many things about the association that he did not know.
“Of course. But submitting missions or redeeming resources can only be done in person at the association, since they don’t offer delivery.” Ge Feng smiled.
Li Feng nodded. Whether submitting missions or redeeming resources, they involved important items. They could only be handled personally.
Thinking of this, Li Feng took out his laptop and asked Ge Feng, “Then what’s the association website?”
Ge Feng gave him the website name, then said, “There’s a string of numbers on the VIP card. That’s the password for each VIP login. Your name in the association is the account.”
“That simple? If someone learns the info on the VIP card, couldn’t they use it?” Surprise flashed in Li Feng’s eyes.
“Yes.” Ge Feng nodded. “If you pick up an Ancient Martial Artists Association VIP card in the wilderness, you become its owner. The association recognises the card, not the person.”
“Recognises the card, not the person?” Li Feng felt a chill. He thought of how everyone wore masks when entering the association. Perhaps it was related.
“Right. The Ancient Martial Artists Association recognises the card, not the person. If an ancient martial artist cannot even protect their own VIP card, in the association’s eyes, they do not deserve to be a VIP.” Ge Feng nodded. This was the association’s rule. Though harsh, it had existed for many years without change.
“Then what about the association staff? Those rabbit girls handling points, or the fox girls in the VIP room. If they memorise the numbers and names on the VIP cards, couldn’t they easily take the contents?” Li Feng asked gravely.
“It’s not that simple. Those staff never leave the association, except in death. So points are useless to them.” Ge Feng shook his head.
Li Feng shuddered. Though Ge Feng spoke calmly, Li Feng heard the hidden meaning. The Ancient Martial Artists Association was probably not as simple as he thought. But it made sense. If it were simple, the association would not be so mysterious.
“Moreover, on the website, you can only post or accept missions. Redeeming points, transferring points, or submitting missions require going to the association in person. It’s like a stock account. You might know the account and password and can operate it, but you can’t withdraw money without the card. This also prevents hackers from breaching the website.” Ge Feng continued.
Li Feng nodded. With Ge Feng’s explanation, he understood. If you had someone else’s VIP card, you could use its points. But without the card, even knowing the details, you could not use a single point. That was the association recognising the card, not the person.
Opening the webpage and entering the site, Li Feng logged into the association website. With Ge Feng’s help, he learned some procedures, then checked his posted mission. Indeed, someone had accepted it, and not just one person.
“The Fist King Championship is about to start. Many ancient martial artists have come to Tianhai City. Though they cannot enter the championship venue, they can become followers of others. But some cannot find suitable ones and stay in Tianhai City. So there are many ancient martial artists here now. If your requirement wasn’t Postnatal Ninth Layer, even more would accept. Li Feng, you can now give them an address to meet you. If satisfied, you can recruit them.” Ge Feng said.
Li Feng nodded, operated on the laptop for a bit, then stood up. “I’ll go meet them now and see if they meet my requirements.”
“Li Feng, recruiting experts through the Ancient Martial Artists Association isn’t reliable. These people have no loyalty. They might even covet wealth and turn hostile. After all, the association offers no guarantees.” Ge Feng reminded.
A sharp glint flashed in Li Feng’s eyes. “I’m not afraid of them causing trouble. I’m afraid they won’t.”
