Ancient Dragon Elephant Technique

In the inn, the Snake Woman, having washed up and changed into a set of clean clothes, stood before Lin Feng, as beautiful as a nymph.

However, she was very bashful, hanging her head low, not daring to look at Lin Feng.

”What is your name?” Lin Feng asked.

”Zi... Ziyuan,” the Snake Woman replied weakly.

”Do you still have any kin somewhere?” Lin Feng asked.

Smart as she was, Ziyuan quickly knelt on the ground upon hearing Lin Feng’s question and pleaded, ”Young Master, please don’t send Ziyuan away. Ziyuan is willing to serve by your side!”

Lin Feng said, ”Get up, I didn’t say I was going to send you away.”

Ziyuan did not rise, her voice choked with sobs, ”Young Master asked if Ziyuan still has family—is it not because you want to send Ziyuan away?”

Lin Feng said, ”That’s not it; you’re overthinking it. I was just concerned about you. Since you don’t wish to talk about it, then don’t. From now on, follow me.”

”Thank you, Young Master.” Ziyuan then broke into a smile through her tears.

After Ziyuan left, the Fire Qilin spoke, ”The girl is quite spirited, but having her around might be a blessing or a curse since she’s the offspring of a Great Demon and a human woman.”

Lin Feng said, ”So many years have passed; there’s no need to worry about these things. Seeing how pitiable she is, if we were to neglect her, the result would surely be tragic. Since I bought her, let’s keep her by our side.”

The Fire Qilin nodded and did not discuss the matter of Ziyuan with Lin Feng anymore. It asked, ”What do you plan to do next?”

”Sitting atop the Gryphon Beast, I surveyed from the sky and noticed that Fire Dragon Ridge spans over a hundred miles, surrounded by mountains and fraught with peril. Deep in those mountains, there must be many powerful and fierce animals. To find the second Martial Talisman in such a place will not be easy,” Lin Feng said.

”Searching in the vast mountains is naturally not easy. However, the good thing is you still have the first Green Stone Martial Talisman. If you get close to the second one, I believe there will be a reaction between the two,” the Fire Qilin said.

”I hope so,” Lin Feng nodded.

On the following day, sunlight streamed through the window into the room, and the warm rays fell upon him. Lin Feng couldn’t help but open his eyes and stretched comfortably. It had been a long time since he had slept so well.

Creak.

The door opened, and Ziyuan came in with a basin of water, saying, ”Young Master, the water is ready. Would you like to freshen up?”

”Yes.”

Lin Feng got up and, with Ziyuan’s help, finished his morning routine.

”Breakfast has also been brought over. Would you like to eat now?” Ziyuan asked.

”You go out first. I’ll come out later,” Lin Feng said.

”Yes.” Ziyuan replied obediently and walked out.

Ziyuan was quite well-behaved indeed.

After breakfast, Lin Feng went out with the Fire Qilin. First, Lin Feng purchased a geographical map of Fire Dragon Ridge from a bookstore.

At that moment, several Cultivators also entered the bookstore, and Lin Feng overheard them discussing as they walked.

”It’s said that a Fire Dragon truly appeared in the depths of Fire Dragon Ridge. Someone seems to have seen a huge creature wreathed in flames. It must be a Fire Dragon!”

”Individuals from some ancient powers have already shown up and gone to investigate!”

”It is rumored that powerful individuals from several Holy Lands have arrived, wanting to slay the dragon and take the heart of the Fire Dragon!”

”The Fire Dragon’s heart is said to be the main ingredient for the Elixir of Immortality as per the legends. An Elixir of Immortality can extend life by five thousand years. It is no wonder that even the strong from Ancient Sacred Lands have made an appearance, given how rare and difficult it is to obtain the Fire Dragon’s heart.”

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The few people reached the counter and stopped discussing the matter. Instead, they said, ”Boss, give each of us a map of Fire Dragon Ridge, the more detailed, the better.”

”Alright, gentlemen, please wait a moment!” The boss said with a smile, his business flourishing due to the many cultivators coming these days, naturally bringing a cheerful disposition.

Lin Feng and the Fire Kirin returned to the inn.

He studied the terrain of Fire Dragon Ridge: a series of continuous mountains with treacherous terrain, and many areas dotted with volcanoes.

In some areas, the rocks were brittle; a single misstep could cause one to plummet into the underground Magma World. He needed to be exceedingly cautious.

Lin Feng said, ”Tomorrow, I plan to enter Fire Dragon Ridge to search and see if there is any trace of the Green Stone Martial Talisman.”

”Mm, you go. I will not accompany you inside,” the Fire Kirin replied.

”Alright, you stay here then,” Lin Feng nodded.

The next day, Lin Feng told Ziyuan that he would be going into Fire Dragon Ridge on business and asked Ziyuan to stay at the inn, leaving the Fire Kirin in charge. However, he wondered whether the Fire Kirin could truly be relied upon.

Then, Lin Feng set out towards Fire Dragon Ridge.

In fact, many people had entered Fire Dragon Ridge along the way, probably to witness the Ancient Saints slaying the dragons.

Such an event was rare in ten thousand years and naturally aroused the interest of many.

Lin Feng was also very interested. If he weren’t in search of the second Green Stone Martial Talisman, he probably would have gone to watch the Ancient Saints slay the dragons.

However, Lin Feng had even more important matters to attend to now.

Upon entering Fire Dragon Ridge, with no better strategy at hand, he could only traverse the entire ridge, hoping the first Green Stone Martial Talisman would react.

While Lin Feng was resting by a stream, whoosh whoosh whoosh... a dozen figures rushed over from a distance.

”Young master, there is a stream ahead. Let’s rest there,” a guard suggested.

”Hmm!” The young master, protected by the guards, nodded.

Some guards went ahead to the stream to draw some cool water for the young master to drink.

These people quickly arrived at the stream, and the young master saw Lin Feng and was slightly surprised, saying, ”It’s you.”

The young master surrounded by guards was none other than Song Xuan, a descendent of Duke Cheng from Sky Wind Country, who had previously competed with Lin Feng over Ziyuan.

Lin Feng nodded and said, ”So it’s Brother Song. It seems you’re planning to enter Fire Dragon Ridge to watch the blessed land’s dragon slaying, aren’t you?”

A cold smirk appeared on Song Xuan’s face as he replied, ”Aren’t you afraid of me?”

”Why should I be afraid of you?” Lin Feng replied with a shrug.

”Daring to compete with this young master for a woman and not fearing me when encountering me in this desolate place,” Song Xuan said indifferently, ”you do have some courage.”

”Fair competition. Could it be that Brother Song harbors resentment towards me?” Lin Feng replied calmly.

”Nobody has ever taken anything from my hands.”

Song Xuan’s tone was icy cold, with a glint of chill flashing in his eyes.

Lin Feng slightly furrowed his brows; it seemed Song Xuan was not willing to let things go.

Naturally, Lin Feng was not afraid of Song Xuan, but he did not wish to court unnecessary trouble. However, if push came to shove, he would not hold back.

”What do you mean by this, Brother Song?” Lin Feng asked with a cool voice.