Meanwhile, hearing Huangfu Ye's frigid attitude, Wang Ce and He Shasha frowned. Wang Ce, in particular, looked slightly angered.
Who was Ye Feng? Ye Feng was the young master of the Qin family, the future head of the Qin family. Yet, Huangfu Ye displayed such an attitude. How could this not enrage him?
However, before he could act, Huangfu Ye waved her hand and coldly stated, "Enough. The assessment ends here for today. Please, all unrelated individuals, leave!"
As she spoke, countless grey-robed figures with imposing auras emerged from the Dan Dao Sect. They were all esteemed members of the Dan Dao Sect.
Though the Dan Dao Sect was merely an alchemy sect, their strength was not to be underestimated. Every year, a large number of people willingly served the Dan Dao Sect in exchange for elixirs.
Among these were numerous powerful experts. Some had even been sect leaders themselves, renowned throughout the cultivation world.
Seeing these individuals appear, even Wang Ce showed a hint of apprehension.
"The former sect leader of the Divine Wind Sect, the Grand Elder of the Purple Flame Sect, the previous patriarch of the Five Elements Sect... I never expected you all to become esteemed members of the Dan Dao Sect. The Dan Dao Sect truly lives up to its reputation!"
Wang Ce exclaimed in shock. These individuals were all legendary figures in the cultivation world, especially the sect leader of the Divine Wind Sect and the others, who had been famous masters for a long time!
Upon hearing this, they did not deny their identities, merely sighing, "There's no other way. Our lifespans are nearing their end, and we can only rely on this path to survive. We ask for your understanding!"
These individuals, having lost hope of breaking through on their own but unwilling to perish, could only seek breakthroughs through the elixirs provided by the Dan Dao Sect.
Therefore, as long as they were present, not only Wang Ce, but even if Old Master Qin himself were to appear, they would not retreat an inch.
Seeing this, Wang Ce's brows furrowed tightly. Although his strength was considerable, it was impossible for him to defeat all of them simultaneously.
However, just as he was about to inform the Qin family of the situation and dispatch more experts, Ye Feng suddenly spoke.
He looked at Huangfu Ye and said, "As a true disciple of the Dan Dao Sect, you say I have failed, and I cannot refute it. However, before I leave, I have one request. I hope you will grant it!"
"May I please see the Sect Master of the Dan Dao Sect, Elder Huangfu? To be frank, a friend of mine has been afflicted by the Cleansing Curse from the Blood Witch organization, and only the Soul Returning Pill can lift it!"
He had originally intended to meet Huangfu Nong in person, but given the circumstances, Ye Feng had no choice but to reveal the situation.
He believed that with the Qin family's status, even if Huangfu Ye had reservations about him, she would at least consider it.
However, her response was beyond his expectations.
Huangfu Ye, without even a moment's thought, coldly replied, "I apologize, my grandfather is unwell and cannot receive visitors. Please, all of you, leave immediately!"
"This..."
Instantly, Ye Feng's expression turned somewhat grim. However, concerning Xiao Feifei's illness, how could he leave so easily?
Therefore, he continued, "Is there some misunderstanding between us? If so, I am willing to apologize. This matter has nothing to do with my friend. I implore you to consider it!"
Upon hearing this, Huangfu Ye's attitude not only did not change but became even colder. She uttered a few ruthless words, "Guards, escort them out!"
As she finished speaking, without any hesitation, the esteemed members of the Dan Dao Sect stepped forward, directly confronting Ye Feng and his companions. "Gentlemen, we apologize, but the Dan Dao Sect has important matters to attend to. We ask for your cooperation!"
"You!"
Hearing this, Wang Ce was instantly enraged and was about to make a move, but Ye Feng stopped him. Ye Feng cast a deep glance at Huangfu Ye, turned around without another word, and left.
He never expected Huangfu Ye to harbor such deep prejudice against him, refusing any room for negotiation, especially after knowing his identity as a member of the Qin family.
However, faced with the Dan Dao Sect's unyielding stance, he was helpless.
While the Qin family was powerful, they could not casually act against the Dan Dao Sect. Doing so would only invite widespread condemnation upon the Qin family.
"Kid, did you offend Huangfu Ye before?" He Shasha couldn't help but ask once they were outside. It was obvious to everyone that Huangfu Ye was deliberately targeting Ye Feng.
Hearing this, Ye Feng shook his head. "I don't think so. If I recall correctly, this is the first time I've met her!"
"The first time? That's strange!"
He Shasha was puzzled. "Even if they didn't let you pass the assessment, knowing you're from the Qin family, they shouldn't have this kind of attitude!"
Hearing this, Ye Feng remained silent, only sighing deeply. It seemed that the Dan Dao Sect was a dead end. He would have to find another way to cure Xiao Feifei's illness.
Little did he know that after they left, in a secluded area within the Dan Dao Sect, two figures, one in red and one in purple, appeared.
Upon meeting, the purple-clad figure coldly addressed the red-clad figure, "I have helped you eliminate that person. Now, you can tell me your identity and how you know about my grandfather!"
The red-clad figure replied without hesitation, "My identity is unimportant. As for how I know about your grandfather, I have my methods."
"But rest assured, since you've helped me eliminate that brat, I will do as I promised. Besides me, no one else will know about your grandfather!"
"You!"
Hearing this, the purple-clad figure's expression turned ugly. However, seeing that the other party refused to speak, she could do nothing but say, "I hope you keep your word, otherwise, I will make you and the forces behind you pay the price!"
"Naturally!" The red-clad figure nodded, then without further words, turned and slowly vanished from the spot.
Watching her receding figure, the purple-clad figure clenched her fists, her expression grim. However, in the end, she said nothing more and turned to leave in another direction.
That's right, the purple-clad figure was Huangfu Ye. The reason she targeted Ye Feng was not baseless; she was being coerced by this person.
As for the identity of the red-clad figure, if Ye Feng were present, he would recognize her as the member of the Blood Witch organization he and He Shasha had encountered at the Dan Dao Pavilion earlier...
Meanwhile, upon returning to his residence, Ye Feng took out the aphrodisiac pills he had refined using seafood products for research.
Since the Dan Dao Sect route was blocked, he could only rely on himself now. He had a premonition that perhaps refining elixirs using seafood could be a new path.
After all, he had discovered during the refining process that these seafood products were easier to melt than ordinary medicinal ingredients.
However, whether it would work or not required testing. Thus, Ye Feng soon had people buy aphrodisiac pills refined from ordinary medicinal ingredients.
In appearance, there was almost no difference between the two. However, the aphrodisiac pills refined with seafood products had a faint trace of Sea God's power, making them appear somewhat extraordinary.
"I wonder whose effect will be better!"
Ye Feng muttered, then glanced around. Seeing no one, he immediately took the aphrodisiac pill he had refined.
However, at this moment, a figure suddenly pushed open the door and walked in from outside...