Wang Feng's words plunged Qin Feng into deep thought. It was true that he possessed many treasures, and these artifacts greatly aided the cultivators of this world. However, very few people were aware of this fact. Why would a branch of the demonic path know about it?
Qin Feng pondered carefully. The Immortal Venerable had once sensed the items within his storage ring and was fully aware of his numerous treasures. Yet, Qin Feng believed the Immortal Venerable would not leak such information. With his strength and cultivation, such actions were beneath him. He wouldn't easily reveal Qin Feng's secrets even to people from the Taishi Sect, let alone those from the demonic path.
After much deliberation, Qin Feng finally pinpointed the issue. It was on the day he attended the auction. He had displayed numerous treasures to the elders there in exchange for spirit stones. Several sect leaders who were present in the grand hall at that time also received this news. Among them were two sect leaders with whom he had a prior enmity. It was highly probable that the information was leaked by them.
Now that he knew the source of the problem, Qin Feng needed to figure out how to resolve this crisis.
Therefore, Qin Feng asked, "How strong are those people?"
Wang Feng replied, "They are all branches from the secular world, and their strength is quite ordinary. However, they are numerous. Who knows if they might employ some sinister schemes? Moreover, their relationship with the demonic path is also unusual. If they were to invite someone from the demonic path to deal with you, it would be quite troublesome."
Speaking of this, Wang Feng suddenly changed her tone and said, "However, if I were by your side protecting you, there would be no problem at all. Even if someone from the demonic path came, I could handle it. If you are still worried, why not move to our Qingxuan Sect? You could reside in our flower garden, and I would have a few female disciples take turns serving you daily. What do you think?"
Wang Feng spoke with great animation, exuding a strong sense of flirtation. Qin Feng naturally understood her intentions. Due to the effects of the lovesick蛊 (gu), she had become hopelessly infatuated with him, so her suggestion was understandable.
With Wang Feng's protection, very few people could harm him. In this world, there were only a handful of individuals stronger than Wang Feng. Her willingness to act as his bodyguard was a rare opportunity. However, Qin Feng did not need it at the moment. He only required a quiet environment for alchemy and to cultivate his Red Alert army. Moving to Qingxuan Sect would hinder this plan.
Furthermore, it wasn't easy for those people to find him now. Even if people from the demonic path personally intervened, he was confident he could handle them. What he needed now was time, as he was scheduled to challenge the Extreme Desert in a month. Time was of utmost importance to him.
With this in mind, Qin Feng told Wang Feng, "Your suggestion is good, but for now, I do not wish to reside in Qingxuan Sect. I have important matters to attend to."
After saying this, Qin Feng took out a walkie-talkie from his storage ring and handed it to Wang Feng, saying, "Take this. I will use it to contact you if anything comes up."
Wang Feng looked at the walkie-talkie in her hand and asked doubtfully, "What is this? Can it contact you? Is it some kind of magical artifact? How does it work?"
Qin Feng, feeling helpless, proceeded to teach Wang Feng how to use the walkie-talkie.
Upon feeling the magical device and hearing Qin Feng's voice, Wang Feng became extremely excited. She exclaimed, "With this, I can contact you all the time? I can talk to you anytime? That's wonderful!"
Qin Feng said, "I have my own things to do. You cannot talk to me all the time, unless it's an emergency. You are not allowed to use it for casual conversation, as it will distract me."
Hearing this, Wang Feng's expression turned somewhat dejected.
Qin Feng thought for a moment and then comforted her, "However, I will contact you daily with this communication device to inquire about the Extreme Desert."
Upon hearing this, Wang Feng's spirits instantly lifted. She declared, "Okay, it's a deal! You must contact me every day. My knowledge about the Extreme Desert is limited, but I will gather intelligence for you. Many people know more than I do, and they have good relationships with me. I will consult them and tell you everything."
Qin Feng was very pleased to hear this. He nodded and then said to Wang Feng, "You should go back now. My urgent priority is cultivation, and I cannot talk with you."
Wang Feng was very understanding. She nodded and finally left with reluctance.
After Wang Feng departed, Qin Feng did not immediately begin his alchemy. Instead, he directed his Red Alert army to set up some simple formations around the area to prevent the demonic path members from easily finding him. Even though their strength was not significant, he did not wish to court trouble. Once discovered, even if he had the strength to drive them away or kill them, it would bring him considerable problems.
If his location were discovered, people would constantly come to harass him, making it nearly impossible for him to cultivate in peace. Therefore, Qin Feng established several simple formations in the vicinity that ordinary people could not easily break. This way, his cultivation here would remain undiscovered. Even if the demonic path branch knew he possessed many treasures, it would be useless without being able to locate him.
Thus, before long, the surrounding formations were properly set up, and Qin Feng assigned several Red Alert soldiers to guard them.
With this, all movements in the surroundings were within his control.
Having completed this, Qin Feng began his alchemy and continued to train his Red Alert army to increase their strength.
Several days passed. During this time, nothing significant occurred, except that one day, two guards escorted dozens of carts of medicinal herbs. Qin Feng commanded the Red Alert soldiers to open the formations and allow the two men to enter. With a steady supply of medicinal herbs, he could continuously refine pills.
Thus, about ten days passed, and Qin Feng's alchemy skills improved at a rapid pace.
He now had as many as 200 Red Alert soldiers with 300 combat power. As his alchemy techniques grew, the strength of his Red Alert army also continuously increased. Qin Feng believed that in a month's time, when the teleportation array reopened, he would command a Red Alert army of 300 combat power, which would be his most reliable force and protection.
Even in the Extreme Desert, he would be able to act with confidence.
Concurrently, during these days, through conversations with Wang Feng, he gained a deeper understanding of the Extreme Desert.
Within that Extreme Desert lay countless treasures, guarded by powerful monsters. It seemed that every powerful treasure was protected by a monster, and the more precious the treasure, the stronger the guarding monster.
Wang Feng did not know the reason for this.
This Extreme Desert had formed in ancient times. Wang Feng was currently consulting ancient texts, hoping to find answers and enlighten Qin Feng.