Chapter 535: Chapter 144: Encounter with the Demon Emperor

A middle-aged man wearing a blue robe, with fair and elegant features, appeared before Zhou Xun.

The only incongruity was the touch of white feathers behind his head.

What shocked Zhou Xun was that he had no idea when this person had appeared.

Definitely not an ordinary Tier Four Great Demon!

"Tier Four Middle-Grade, or possibly..."

Zhou Xun was startled, but quickly calmed himself.

He slightly cupped his hands and said:

"Junior Wang Lin greets this senior, I apologize for the unannounced intrusion!"

The Earth Element Beast also greeted respectfully!

"This place is extremely secluded; it seems it is fate that you two have come here. Why not visit my cave mansion for a chat?"

"Then I’ll impose!" Zhou Xun responded politely.

"Please follow me!" The middle-aged man nodded slightly, waved his sleeve, and flew ahead to guide them.

Seeing this, Zhou Xun followed along.

After flying forward for about a hundred miles, the middle-aged man suddenly descended from the sky, heading towards the sea surface,

Just as he was about to touch the surface, the sea water parted on its own, revealing a passage several feet wide.

Following this passage downwards for nearly ten thousand feet, they finally stepped on solid ground.

"An underwater cave mansion, please excuse the modesty!"

Soon, an archway-like entrance appeared before them, with a stone plaque hanging above that read "Marquis Feng’s Mansion" in large characters.

"Please!"

The middle-aged man waved his sleeve, and the door automatically opened to both sides, making a gesture of invitation,

"Senior, please!"

Zhou Xun realized that this Demon Emperor in front of him seemed to highly value etiquette, so he mimicked his manners.

Indeed, the middle-aged man’s gaze became gentle.

Then the two walked side by side through the gate.

As soon as he stepped in, Zhou Xun immediately sensed the extremely pure spiritual qi in the air,

"Tier Four High-Grade!"

Zhou Xun was amazed.

Meanwhile, the furnishings inside the cave mansion were ancient and simple; items were in abundance with colorful plates and vases, carved ancient wood,

On the surrounding walls hung calligraphies and paintings, their brush strokes vigorous.

The decor was exceptionally elegant and exquisite, with every detail reflecting the owner’s taste and cultivation.

"Senior is indeed a person of refined charm!"

Zhou Xun couldn’t help but praise!

"Hahaha!"

Hearing this, the middle-aged man was extremely pleased.

"Your words thoroughly please me. I have always been uninterested in conflict and deeply fascinated by the elegant affairs of your human race,"

"I have transformed many times and walked among your human territories, perhaps leaving the name of a grand scholar in some mundane nations!"

"Besides, I have also delved into your human alchemy, artifact refining, and talisman making!"

"Especially in alchemy, I have reached the Tier Three High-Grade level!"

Speaking of this, the middle-aged man revealed a smile of reminiscence.

"I never expected that Senior would know so much. To be honest, I, too, have some insights into alchemy!"

"Oh?"

Hearing this, the middle-aged man’s eyes lit up. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Seeing this, Zhou Xun tapped his storage bag, took out a pill bottle about an inch in size, and handed it to the middle-aged man.

"This is an Ice Essence Pill, refined by me. Please evaluate it, Senior!"

The middle-aged man immediately took it, removed the stopper, and poured out the elixir inside.

At the very moment the elixir emerged,

"Sizzle——"

Ice crystals began to form in the air, and at the same time, the entire cave mansion became covered in frost!

The elixir glistened, spiritual charm flowed around it, with faint golden runes circulating it!

"This is... a Super-Grade Elixir!"

The middle-aged man was shocked beyond words.

Generally speaking, even an Alchemy Master requires favorable timing, location, and harmony to refine a premium pill,

But the pill Zhou Xun presented took several Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Medicine Essences to refine,

Reaching Super-Grade quality!

"Daoist friend’s skill is so high, to have refined elixirs of this level, the skill is nearly the Dao itself!"

The middle-aged man was almost absent-minded, even changing his form of address.

"You overpraise me, Senior. I have practiced alchemy for a hundred years and have only refined this one Super-Grade Elixir!"

Zhou Xun waved his hand and said,

"With your skill so high, the title of Senior need not be mentioned. We should interact as peers; if you’re not offended, you may call me ’Brother Feng’, or Marquis Feng Yu!"

The middle-aged man looked expectantly, his eyes lit with admiration for the elixir.

"In that case, Wang Lin greets Brother Feng!" Zhou Xun bowed slightly!

"Greetings, Brother Wang!"

The middle-aged man also cupped his hands in return.

"Meeting Brother Feng today is truly the fortune of a lifetime,"

"Since I have come as a guest, I cannot come empty-handed. Daoist friend, why not taste my ’Qianfu Spirit Wine’!"

Then he tapped his waist and took out several exquisite wine jars,

The middle-aged man also loved wine, seeing this, he was overjoyed,

"Brother Wang indeed shares my interests, spirit wine is my favorite too, let us taste it today!"

He said and picked up a wine jar, gently removing the mud seal and revealing the cover!

Instantly, a refreshing fragrance filled the stone chamber.

"How can good wine be without good cups!"

Zhou Xun exclaimed, then quickly wiped his hand over his waist,

Several rays of white light flashed, forming into two exquisite wine cups, which fell before them.

The cup was as crystal-clear as white jade, with golden rays flickering like stars in the nine heavens!

"This is the Sea Control Cup, carved from the Ancient Tier Four Wild Elephant’s Tooth, extremely rare!"

These cups were given to Zhou Xun by Master Qianfu back then, now they were being put to good use!

"Daoist Wang truly understands wine!"

The middle-aged man clapped his hands in praise!

Then Zhou Xun poured the wine, the emerald-colored liquid flowed like nectar, slowly filling the cups.

Like jadeite!

"Please!"

Zhou Xun pointed to the spirit wine in front of him and said.

The middle-aged man eagerly picked up the wine cup and took a small sip.

Instantly, an indescribable wonderful flavor filled his mind.

Fresh, exquisite, pure and untarnished, making one feel carefree and as if standing in the Immortal Realm,

"Good wine!"

Though it was only Tier Three in grade, the taste was absolutely superb!

Immediately, the two began conversing over the spirit wine, gradually learning more about the middle-aged man’s background.

The middle-aged man’s true form was a Wind Feathered Eagle, at Tier Four Middle-Grade Peak Level.

In his youth, he roamed into human territories and was adopted by a Confucian Cultivator of the human race, thus longing for the human race.

Later, before the cultivator passed, he lifted all the restrictions on him, granting him freedom.

For hundreds of years thereafter, he journeyed the world, eventually transforming and reaching the status of a Demon Emperor.

"Are you saying that beyond the Central Continent, there are other Cultivation Realms!"

Zhou Xun exclaimed in surprise.

"Indeed, although the Central Continent is prosperous, it is only moderate!"

"There is a Cultivation Region called the ’Great Abyss’, its territories vast, several times that of the Central Continent, with Fifth Realm Cultivators residing there!"

"Divinity Transformation!" Zhou Xun exclaimed.

"Indeed, Brother Wang, with your Thunder Wings, you may travel the vast world; in the future, why not join me for a journey across heaven and earth, to enjoy the wonders of the world; it would not be a disappointment!"

"Brother Feng’s proposal is truly of Immortal demeanor!" Zhou Xun couldn’t help but exclaim!

Over the next month, Zhou Xun and the middle-aged man enjoyed each other’s company, exchanging knowledge on alchemy, talisman making, artifact refining, and even divination.

The middle-aged man praised without end.

Before leaving, however, the middle-aged man hesitated and said,

"Well... I, Feng, have a lifetime love for collecting various items, and that Super-Grade Ice Essence Pill of yours is the only one I’ve seen in my life,"

"Could I trade something for it from you,"

"Anything in my possession, you may take as you wish!"