A Useless Person's Rise to Power: The Demon King's Addiction to Pampering

As for the person he met, he was an extremely capable and shrewd old man. He was old but very thin, and compared to Yan Shi'en's slightly robust body, he appeared even thinner.

Upon seeing the old man, the guide bowed respectfully and addressed him as "Elder Mu."

Elder Mu waved his hand, signaling the people to leave, and looked up at Feng Jiutian, his eyes revealing an undeniable joy.

"Any advice?"

Feng Jiutian asked cautiously, turning his body to the side, somewhat wary of the old man.

She sensed an extremely uncomfortable aura emanating from this man named Mu Lao, as if it carried a subtle pressure, but judging from Mu Lao's expression, it didn't seem to be the case, and it seemed to have been caused unintentionally.

While Feng Jiutian was sizing up Elder Mu, Elder Mu was also sizing up Feng Jiutian. However, when Elder Mu realized that he could not detect Feng Jiutian's strength at all, he was first delighted, but then became distressed.

There are only two types of people whose strength cannot be detected: either the other party is stronger than him, or he possesses a secret treasure that allows him to conceal his true strength.

However, looking at the half-mask on Feng Jiutian's face, her exposed face exuded a cold and ruthless aura, and the oppressive feeling she carried was not fake.

Then it's only possible that the other party's cultivation level is above his, and he is either an old monster who likes to pretend to be young or has already broken through to a higher level!

This made Elder Mu somewhat hesitant to speak with Feng Jiutian. If she were a junior or weaker, he could easily exchange other things or benefits for her to refine pills for him...

But none of those were the case, so the only option left was to offer conditions that would satisfy the other party!

After some deliberation, Elder Mu spoke up: "Perhaps it's a little difficult to say..."

Looking at Feng Jiutian, Elder Mu continued in a steady voice, getting straight to the point: "To be honest, I was unintentionally infected with demonic energy and am unable to refine an antidote pill on my own, which is why I have resorted to this desperate measure... I beg you, young lady, for your help!"

"Whatever you need, young lady, I will do my utmost to find it for you. Even if you wish to join the Alchemist Guild, that's not out of the question..."

"I have no interest in your guild."

Feng Jiutian coldly interrupted Elder Mu, not even raising his eyes, and asked indifferently, "You just need to tell me what you need, and you can definitely fulfill my condition."

"A top-grade demon-dispelling pill."

Without hesitation, Elder Mu gave his name. Upon hearing it, Feng Jiutian's eyes flickered, and he softly said, "Oh, so all you need is a top-grade demon-repelling pill..."

"There are probably quite a few people in your Alchemist Guild who can refine top-grade demon-repelling pills. It's really boring that you would go to the Endless Realm to hold a trivial conference."

Feng Jiutian spoke calmly, secretly taking out the top-grade demon-repelling pill from inside the Void Spirit Cauldron, uncorking it, and releasing the fragrance of the medicine, which made Old Mu's expression brighten.

"No rush, this is a top-grade demon-dispelling pill!"

Old Mu looked somewhat anxious and reached out his hand towards the Demon-Dispelling Pill in Feng Jiutian's hand, shouting, "Give it to me quickly!"

"The Moon-Closing Grass," Feng Jiutian said calmly.

Elder Mu's expression stiffened, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, but he refrained from speaking due to the oppressive aura emanating from Feng Jiutian. Instead, he changed his tone and asked tentatively, "The Moon-Closing Grass is the reward for third place in the Star-Picking Tower. I wonder what use you have for it..."

"Nothing to do with you!"

Feng Jiutian stood still, stuffing the cork back in. His gaze suddenly turned cold as he swept it over Elder Mu. His voice also turned icy as he said, "You must give me the Moon-Closing Grass first. Otherwise, I will ask you to find someone else to refine this top-grade Demon-Exorcising Pill. I just don't know if the demonic energy on your body can hold you back."

"Then so be it!"

Old Master Mu suppressed his anger and whispered something to the person standing behind him. That person quickly left the secret room.

He returned shortly afterward with an icebox.

"This is the Moon-Closing Grass."

Old Master Mu respectfully pushed the ice box onto the table. Feng Jiutian's expression flickered slightly. She didn't believe that someone who had just been showing dissatisfaction towards her could suddenly become so humble and polite... There was something fishy going on!

Feng Jiutian concealed the emotions in his eyes and discreetly examined the person standing behind Elder Mu. Because Feng Jiutian's divine sense was too strong, the other party could not detect the location of Feng Jiutian's divine sense at all. In addition, Feng Jiutian was using the power of Ling Yuan, and instantly saw through the strength of the two.

The person who stood on Elder Mu when he went to retrieve the Moon-Closing Grass was a late-stage Spirit Master.

Elder Mu's strength has already reached the peak of Immortal Master!

As an alchemist, someone who can cultivate to the peak of the Immortal Master realm is always one of the best. With dual fire and wood elemental roots, she is very aggressive. If a fight really breaks out, she probably won't be able to escape completely without the help of Ling Yuan's power!

Feng Jiutian stepped closer to the table, gently and slowly placing the porcelain bottle in her hand on it, not forgetting to keep an eye on the expression on Elder Mu's face.

The other person stared intently at Feng Jiutian's hand, and the moment the porcelain bottle hit the table, Elder Mu quickly reached out to grab it—

"Wait!"

Feng Jiutian touched the porcelain bottle with one hand, and suddenly Elder Mu felt that he could not get any closer to the porcelain bottle!

Feng Jiutian said, "I need to see if the Moon-Closing Grass is real or fake first."

Old Master Mu did not heed these words, because at this moment, his heart was already in turmoil because of Feng Jiutian's action of blocking him from getting close to the porcelain bottle!

Therefore, Elder Mu had more speculations about Feng Jiutian's identity.

You must know that on this Tenglong Continent, there are very few people stronger than the peak Immortal Master. Apart from those old monsters who are unwilling to move within their families, there are hardly any who can be known by name, let alone a woman...

Just as Elder Mu was speculating, Feng Jiutian had already opened the ice box and carefully examined the Moon-Closing Grass from top to bottom, and couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

"fake."

"Impossible!" The expression on Elder Mu's face faded, and he vehemently denied it: "Even if my Alchemist Guild is at its worst, it would never openly switch the prizes for the competition!"

Old Mu frowned, his tone seemingly genuine. Feng Jiutian sneered and tossed the ice box in front of Old Mu, revealing a spiritual herb brimming with rich spiritual energy lying beneath it. Its slender body and slightly curled leaves were identical to the Moon-Closing Grass that Feng Jiutian had once auctioned off.

"Take a closer look. This 'Moon-Closing Grass' you're talking about is just an ordinary spiritual herb wrapped in wood element, and its shape has been reshaped with the help of wood element. You should know that the reason why it's called Moon-Closing Grass is because every single one of them has a different appearance!"

Feng Jiutian's eyes turned slightly cold: "But this Moon-Closing Grass looks exactly like one I picked before. Are you going to say I'm lying to you?"