Chapter 528 The Immortal’s Elixir is Tasty, But the Side Effects Last a Century
Chapter 528: Chapter 528 The Immortal’s Elixir is Tasty, But the Side Effects Last a Century
Taking a deep breath, Ning Xi pushed open the door and stepped inside.
Warm steam greeted her immediately.
A faint smile appeared on her beautiful face as she looked at the prepared bath.
"Just in case," she softly murmured to herself.
Whether anything happened or not was ultimately up to Lin Feng.
Still, there was nothing wrong with being prepared.
The thought alone was enough to make her smile widen.
***
Meanwhile, Lin Feng was relaxing in his room, enjoying some rare free time in the xianxia world.
Since there was nothing urgent requiring his attention, he was browsing the internet from Earth, searching for new online games to play.
Although he possessed unimaginable power and could easily dominate countless worlds, he still retained many habits from his previous life.
Gaming was one of them.
As he scrolled through countless recommendations, debating whether to try a new MMORPG or revisit an old favorite, a knock suddenly sounded at his door.
"Master Lin Feng."
The voice belonged to Chen Nuo.
"Come in," Lin Feng replied.
The door opened, and Chen Nuo respectfully stepped inside before bowing.
"Master Lin Feng, an old man has arrived and wishes to meet you. He claims to have important business with you."
Lin Feng barely looked up from his screen.
"What kind of business?"
Chen Nuo shook his head.
"He refused to elaborate. However, he told me to mention a single word to you."
"Oh?"
Lin Feng finally raised an eyebrow.
"What word?"
"Rats."
The moment the word left Chen Nuo’s mouth, a faint smile appeared on Lin Feng’s face.
"I see."
Chen Nuo was slightly confused by his master’s reaction.
"You know him, Master?"
"Perhaps."
Lin Feng leaned back in his chair.
After all, there was only one group associated with rats that he knew in this life.
Well, technically four of them.
Interesting, he mused.
Lin Feng closed the game browser and stood up.
"Bring him here," Lin Feng said calmly.
"As you command, Master." Chen Nuo bowed once more before leaving.
Left alone, Lin Feng smiled faintly.
A minute later, an old man was escorted into Lin Feng’s room.
The door quietly closed behind him, leaving only the two of them inside.
The old man immediately bowed deeply.
"Greetings, Senior Lin Feng."
Although he was far older than Lin Feng in terms of age, the cultivation world respected strength above all else.
Lin Feng’s cultivation was far beyond his own, making him the senior regardless of appearance.
Lin Feng simply looked at him calmly.
The old man remained bent over for several seconds before finally speaking.
"Thank you for agreeing to meet me, Senior. I believe I may have something that rightfully belongs to you."
With a wave of his hand, a beast pouch appeared.
A moment later, four familiar rats emerged from within.
"Squeak!"
"Squeak!"
The four rats immediately spotted Lin Feng.
Their eyes lit up.
Without hesitation, they scrambled across the floor as fast as their tiny legs could carry them, rushing toward Lin Feng as though they had finally reunited with their long-lost father and savior.
The old man silently observed the scene. That reaction alone confirmed many of his suspicions.
These mysterious rats undoubtedly knew Lin Feng.
As for himself, he had no intention of revealing his true identity.
Even now, his appearance was merely a disguise.
Having survived for thousands of years, caution had become second nature to him.
He had heard countless stories about Lin Feng’s power and achievements, but hearing stories and meeting someone in person were two entirely different things.
As a result, he remained vigilant. His spiritual senses were secretly operating at full capacity.
If he sensed even the slightest danger, he was prepared to flee immediately.
Fortunately, Lin Feng showed no signs of hostility.
The four rats climbed onto Lin Feng’s shoulders and arms while squeaking excitedly.
Lin Feng glanced at them before falling into thought.
"Hmm..."
The room became silent. The old man patiently waited.
After all, he had already spent many days studying these creatures and trying to uncover their secrets.
Waiting another few moments meant nothing.
Eventually, Lin Feng made a decision.
Since the old man had returned the rats, a reward was appropriate.
Flick.
Lin Feng casually tossed a small object toward him. The old man’s eyes widened.
He hurriedly caught it with both hands.
At first glance, it appeared to be nothing more than an ordinary gray stone.
Yet the moment his spiritual sense touched it, his entire body froze.
His breathing stopped. His hands trembled.
"This..."
His voice shook.
"Impossible..."
The old man stared at the stone as if he were looking at the greatest treasure in existence.
For over ten thousand years, he had searched for something like this.
He had explored ancient ruins, entered forbidden realms, and risked his life countless times.
In the end, he had long since concluded that such treasures no longer existed in this world.
Yet now one was resting quietly in his palm. The old man could barely believe it.
Originally, he had captured the four rats hoping to uncover the secret behind their apparent immortality.
After days of research, however, he had gained almost nothing.
Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined that returning them would result in receiving something infinitely more valuable.
His hands shook harder.
Looking at Lin Feng, he felt as though he were gazing at an unfathomable existence.
Without hesitation, the old man dropped to his knees.
Bang!
His forehead struck the ground.
"This old servant will never forget Senior’s kindness!"
Bang!
He kowtowed once more.
"If Senior ever requires anything from me, I shall obey without hesitation. I will cross seas of fire and climb the highest mountains if necessary!"
Lin Feng merely smiled.
"Go and cultivate well."
The old man raised his head. Then Lin Feng added another sentence.
"Your revenge is not far away."
The old man’s body instantly stiffened. His pupils contracted. Shock flooded his face.
He had spared no effort in hiding his identity, but Lin Feng saw right through him as if he were made of cheap glass.