Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor
Chapter 351: The Reward I Give You

Chapter 351: Chapter 351: The Reward I Give You

"Thank you, sir! Thank you, Shi Feng, sir! Your magnanimity, sir, your kindness—I will never forget it for as long as I live!" After hearing Shi Feng’s words, Yao Yun immediately felt as if she had escaped from death’s grasp. She hurriedly bowed deeply to Shi Feng, feeling so grateful that she would have dedicated her life to Shi Feng right then, even willing to bear his children.

"Your mercy is profound, sir!" Qin Yuan flattered Shi Feng deeply, and then turned sternly to Yao Yun, saying, "Yao Yun, Shi Feng has shown you mercy this time and spared you. Remember, if there is a next time, it will not end lightly!"

"Yes, yes! I will definitely keep this in mind, it won’t happen again!" Yao Yun hastily assured him, having experienced a brush with death, she dared not act arrogantly anymore.

"Hmm!" Qin Yuan grunted authoritatively and then reached out to take the Jade Box from Yao Yun’s hands. He then turned back to face Shi Feng and presented the Jade Box respectfully.

Shi Feng reached out to take the Jade Box, opened it, and immediately a pure milky-white radiance emanated from it, revealing a white flower, pristine and flawless, quietly lying inside the box.

Having closed the Jade Box, Shi Feng placed it into the Storage Ring.

"Shi Feng, Mr. Mo, please, I have already had a banquet prepared to welcome and refresh you both!" Seeing Shi Feng put away the Jade Box into the Storage Ring, Qin Yuan turned and gestured for Shi Feng and Mo Yang to follow, inviting them.

"There’s no need, Old Qin. I’m very busy and have some important matters to handle! I won’t delay further here. However, Old Qin, before I leave, I must advise you to better supervise your subordinates in the future!" Shi Feng said.

"Of course, rest assured sir. Such incidents will absolutely not occur again within our Alchemy Master Guild!" Qin Yuan promised fervently. In his words, he naturally included Shi Feng’s implied backing by adding "our Alchemy Master Guild," just as many others had done.

"Hmm! Then I have said all I needed to, and I hope you take it to heart," Shi Feng said, then turning to Mo Yang beside him, "Old Mo, we should leave."

"Oh!" Mo Yang responded flatly, resenting inside how casually Shi Feng called him "Old Mo," as though calling a servant. In his mind, he cursed Shi Feng repeatedly; everyone who had met Mo Yang had addressed him with respect as ’Mr. Mo,’ ’Master Mo.’

No one had ever addressed him so informally as ’Old Mo.’ Furthermore, this young man, borrowing his "influence," had left himself highly regarded today, attributing to himself a profound and mysterious identity, while he, Mo Yang, stood embarrassed in public.

At this moment, he truly felt like strangling Shi Feng.

"Since both sirs have urgent matters, I shall not detain you any further. Allow me to escort you out," Qin Yuan said.

"Alright," Shi Feng replied indifferently to Qin Yuan, and then, flanked by a group of refiners, both departed the Alchemy Master Guild Hall.

At that moment, inside the Alchemy Master Guild Hall, a pink silhouette watched the leaving procession. The young, beautiful servant who thought she had also offended Shi Feng slowly released a sigh of relief, realizing then that this nobleman probably hadn’t even noticed someone insignificant like her at all.

As she pondered, a feeling of loss surfaced in her heart. The Alchemy Masters whom she usually saw, and who held high statuses, all had to bow down in front of this person. Even the venerable Chairman, who in her eyes was like a giant, had to speak humbly to this person. If such a person remembered her and needed her to sacrifice herself for redemption, that would actually be quite good.

If by some accident, she were to have a child with such an influential figure, her status would soar astronomically. Perhaps her child might someday become a significant figure too!

Thinking of these, the beautiful maid suddenly realized she was indulging in wild fantasies, her cheeks flushing crimson as she lowered her head in embarrassment, "What am I even thinking!"

...

Under the escort of a group from the Alchemy Master Guild, Shi Feng and Mo Yang left the Alchemy Master Guild. Before they departed, Shi Feng handed Qin Yuan a Jade Scroll and a list of ingredients required for the Heavenly Injury Life Extending Pill, instructing him to break the Jade Scroll and contact him immediately if the Alchemy Masters Guild acquired any of the listed ingredients.

As for Shi Feng’s instructions, Qin Yuan fervently promised that he would do his utmost. Every Alchemist also solemnly vowed that Master Shi Feng’s affairs were their affairs, and they would dedicate themselves wholly.

Afterward, Shi Feng and Mo Yang flamboyantly executed a Space-breaking escape, leaving behind two silhouettes.

Once Shi Feng and Mo Yang had left, Qin Yuan’s face regained its usual authority. He turned and sternly addressed the Alchemists of the guild, "Go make several portraits of Master Shi Feng for everyone in the guild, from the top down, to see. Imprint this man’s face deeply in your minds. Should you encounter him in the future, be sure to treat him with utmost respect and not offend him. Any violator will be expelled from the guild!"

"Yes, Chairman!" All the Alchemists, dressed in white robes, promptly responded by clasping their fists and respectfully replying.

...

Shi Feng and Mo Yang descended onto the Space Transmission Array Altar. After more than ten transmissions, Shi Feng and Mo Yang returned to the Imperial City and proceeded to the bustling streets of the Imperial Palace. Shi Feng turned to Mo Yang with a puzzled expression, "What’s wrong, Old Mo? You’ve been looking rather down since we left the Alchemy Master Guild."

"Hmph!" Mo Yang snorted coldly, ignoring Shi Feng’s question and too disinterested to even bother with Shi Feng. I’m not feeling gloomy, you want me to laugh? Can I even force a smile? If it were you, could you manage a smile?

"Old Mo, if you think the outside world isn’t good and you want some peace, I can send you back into the space of my Mysterious Artifact right now. It might indeed be quieter there," Shi Feng suggested again.

"No need, it has been several years since I wandered the outside world. Just let me walk around here; rest assured, even if I wanted to run, I couldn’t escape the palm of your hand," Mo Yang grumbled.

"Alright, Old Mo, this trip to the Alchemy Master Guild, you did help me out. I’ve always said if you listen to me well, I will never treat you poorly, and as a reward, take this," said Shi Feng, extending a green Jade Scroll towards Mo Yang.

"What is this?" Mo Yang frowned, looking puzzled at Shi Feng and refraining from reaching out to take it. Although he was a distinguished and noble Sixth-stage Alchemist, what need did he have for his reward?