Jia Nan Academy, Inner Academy. In a beautiful and secluded independent ancient building, Su Qian sat before a large mahogany desk, his brows sometimes furrowed, sometimes relaxed. His eyes, which held an intimidating aura without being angry, stared at the invitation letter that covered the entire desk. On it were Han Feng's words inviting Jia Nan Academy to participate in an alchemy competition.
"What exactly is this Han Feng trying to do?"
Su Qian was completely baffled.
A few months ago, he had already rejected Han Feng once. His words had been tactful at the time, but the meaning of his refusal was very clear.
With Han Feng's intelligence, it was impossible for him not to have seen it.
So why was he now holding an alchemy competition and specifically inviting Jia Nan Academy to participate? This had never happened before.
Could it be that he is showing us goodwill?
As soon as this thought popped into Su Qian's mind, he immediately dismissed it.
Impossible, impossible.
Su Qian had met Han Feng several times. This person was kind on the surface, but in his bones, there was a sense of arrogance and ruthlessness.
A spy from Jia Nan Academy had once reported that Han Feng had nonchalantly wiped out a town and then framed someone else, all to seize a medicinal herb.
A person so indifferent to life, no matter how well he pretended, was ultimately fake.
Behind Han Feng's goodwill, there must be a bloody blade hidden. It would only strike when it smelled a benefit.
However, although Su Qian knew Han Feng's true face, what gave him a headache was that this time, the invitation was really hard to refuse.
When the invitation was sent out, the other major factions also learned of this matter and all turned their eyes to Jia Nan Academy.
If they were to decline at this time, it would express Jia Nan Academy's cowardice.
By then, it would be difficult to reclaim their reputation as the big brother of the Black-Corner Region.
That's right. In this Black-Corner Region, Jia Nan Academy was the big brother.
The first headmaster of Jia Nan Academy, "Mang Tianchi," had established the supreme status of Jia Nan Academy with his martial prowess, beating the Black-Corner Region until no one dared to resist.
At that time, he could have completely taken the opportunity to pacify the Black-Corner Region and establish a safe and powerful country. But why he didn't do so, and instead let the various factions in the Black-Corner Region continue to fight and breed chaos, was unknown.
Perhaps it was to give the academy a sense of crisis in times of peace, or perhaps he had no intention of establishing a country.
All in all, Jia Nan Academy was the strongest in the Black-Corner Region. Even those hidden veteran experts did not dare to provoke them.
Unless, Jia Nan Academy itself showed signs of fatigue.
Su Qian sighed and wrote a reply of acceptance on the invitation.
The headmaster was currently out and had not yet returned. As the Great Elder, he had the responsibility to manage and maintain the academy.
Whether it was reputation or benefits, Su Qian had to make a choice.
"Han Feng, let me see what tricks you want to play this time."
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Half a month had passed in a flash. In Han Feng's alchemy room, tyrannical energy of heaven and earth frequently erupted, but it was all stored by him with the Green Lotus Sea Heart Flame for a rainy day.
After finishing refining the commissioned pills, Han Feng opened the door of the alchemy room.
Han Beng appeared at the first moment and reported to Han Feng what had happened recently.
For example, the alchemy competition had already been organized and was just waiting for the opening day.
For example, Jia Nan Academy had accepted the invitation and would bring students from the alchemy department to participate in the competition.
And for example, which major factions had brought people, and so on.
Han Feng listened as he walked. When he felt it was about enough, he had Han Beng go and inform the leaders who had commissioned the alchemy, while he himself went to the bamboo forest to see his disciple.
He hadn't seen her for half a month. He wondered if she had adapted to the life here.
He quietly arrived at the bamboo building. The courtyard was very lively. Lin Xian'er and the others were practicing Dou Skills, with Medusa acting as a small instructor, pointing and giving pointers over there.
After watching for a moment, Han Feng walked in.
The group of women immediately stopped what they were doing and looked towards Han Feng.
"Master!"
"Uncle Han!"
The two little ones ran over first, giving Han Feng a hug from the front and back.
Smiling as he patted their heads, Han Feng praised, "Qing Lin, those few moves just now were not bad. Very spirited."
Although Qing Lin had not yet begun to cultivate Dou Qi, it was quite interesting to see her small body practice martial arts stances.
"Xian'er has made great progress this time. You've even broken through in your Dou Qi?"
Sensing Lin Xian'er's body, her Woeful Poison Body was very stable. It probably wouldn't erupt again before she broke through to Dou Practitioner.
What was gratifying was that Lin Xian'er's Dou Qi cultivation had actually broken through to the sixth stage of Dou Disciple.
At this rate, she would be able to condense a Dou Qi cyclone and advance to Dou Practitioner in another half a year.
Receiving Han Feng's praise, Lin Xian'er happily and shyly buried her head in Han Feng's chest.
"Is there any Foundation Building Spirit Liquid left?"
"There's a little, but not much."
"Then I'll refine some more for you tomorrow," Han Feng said with a smile.
Since Lin Xian'er had stepped into cultivation, she had been using the Foundation Building Spirit Liquid.
This was Yao Chen's exclusive formula. After Han Feng's improvement, it was more suitable for a five or six-year-old child like Lin Xian'er. Not only could it speed up the condensation of Dou Qi, but it could also assist in foundation building.
Although it was only a second-grade pill, its value was immeasurable.
"Are you all adapting to living here?" Han Feng looked at the women and asked.
Ye Qingyun and Cai'er both nodded. Only Medusa was slightly dissatisfied.
"Han Feng, when are you going to refine a pill for me?"
"Let's find the ingredients first. I still have to study your problem."
Medusa directly took out two sixth-grade medicinal herbs and handed them to Han Feng.
"They're all for you. You pick one, and refine a pill for me with the rest."
Han Feng accepted them in surprise.
"Have you been out these past few days?"
Medusa crossed her arms and raised her head slightly.
"Of course. I won't waste my time here."
As she said this, Medusa glanced at Cai'er, condemning this woman who did nothing.
However, it was useless. Cai'er still looked at Han Feng with a carefree expression, smiling charmingly.
Useless!
Medusa snorted coldly.
"Good efficiency. Keep it up."
Han Feng nodded with great satisfaction.
It seemed Medusa was very diligent.
After she had saved up enough for the first consultation fee, he would give her a good check-up.
Han Feng thought kindly.
After resting in the bamboo building for about half an hour, Han Feng once again headed for the City Lord's Mansion.
Fan Lao and the others had been waiting in the reception hall for a long time.
Seeing Han Feng come in, they all saluted and respectfully addressed him as "Medicine Emperor."
"I have already refined the pills for all of you. If you have settled the payment, you can come and collect them."
Fan Lao eagerly stepped forward and handed a storage ring to Han Feng.
"Medicine Emperor, the ingredients you requested have all been gathered."
Han Feng took it and carefully checked it. After confirming that it was correct, he took out the Emperor Extremity Pill and handed it to Fan Lao.
"Sect Master Fan, take it."
Fan Lao excitedly held the jade bottle in his hand, uncorked it, and took a deep breath.
"Many thanks, Medicine Emperor!"
"Next."
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After delivering the pills to everyone, Han Feng also received a huge amount of payment.
Alchemists were just this profitable. As long as one mastered the skill, one could easily accumulate wealth.
"City Lord, the venue for the alchemy competition has been set up and is waiting for your inspection."
Elder Liu knocked on the door, came in, and reported with a clasped fist salute.