Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Chapter 60 What is this?

Within the medicinal field of the Alchemy Department of the Outer Court of Canaan Academy, the scenery is picturesque, with fragrant medicinal herbs and flowers all around, emitting a hazy glow.

However, Elder Hu, who was standing in the middle, was a little embarrassed. He saw Elder Huo slightly raise his head and glance at Elder Huo, who seemed to be very familiar with him, but then he did nothing and continued to fuss over the spiritual herb.

"Elder Lin Feng, this old man Huo is always like this. He's aloof and unfriendly, and he's also stubborn and unpleasant."

Elder Hu was so angry that his beard stood on end. After taking a few deep breaths, he turned to Lin Feng and explained.

"Let me teach this arrogant old man a lesson."

Just as Elder Hu rolled up his sleeves, ready to fight Elder Huo, Lin Feng gently reached out and stopped Elder Hu. Then, he slowly stepped forward and spoke.

"The spiritual herb in Elder Huo's hand has a stem that is green and exudes a misty purple aura. The leaves surrounding it gradually increase with age."

Looking closely at the spiritual herb beneath Elder Huo, Lin Feng carefully examined it and explained its origin.

"At this time, it already has seven leaves. If I am not mistaken, it has been seventy years. It seems to be the Misty Purple Qi Grass, which is the main ingredient for refining the fourth-grade pill, the Misty Pill."

As Lin Feng began to speak, Elder Huo's attention was indeed drawn, and he slowly raised his head to look at the young man who had appeared out of nowhere.

Judging from the faint medicinal fragrance emanating from him, he was a junior from the alchemy department. These days, it was rare to see a junior who dared to speak so confidently in front of Huo Lie.

"It's a pity that he's still young and lacks experience, so he couldn't recognize the true nature of this spiritual herb. However, the fact that he's come to this point shows that he has done his homework, and he could be nurtured in the future."

Elder Huo thought to himself that he was now looking at Lin Feng with new respect. However, just as he was about to give Lin Feng a lecture, he heard Lin Feng speak again.

"However, this is just the general public's opinion."

Lin Feng changed the subject, and what he said next truly impressed Elder Huo, who now regarded him as being on the same level as himself.

"If you look closely at its roots and stems, you will find that they are entirely red, like burning flames. They are the Yan Yan Yin Yun Grass, one of the main ingredients for refining the fifth-grade pill, the Seven Star Fire Pill."

"Who exactly are you, sir, that you would know about the Yan Yan Yin Yun Grass, which is used to refine fifth-grade pills? This kind of spiritual herb is extremely rare. Even many masters who have just been promoted to fifth-grade alchemists may not have heard of it."

Elder Huo stared intently at Lin Feng standing in front of him, only to suddenly realize that he could not sense the depth of Lin Feng's aura.

"Hahaha, old man Huo, you're always so arrogant, now you don't recognize a master in person, do you?"

At this moment, Elder Hu stepped forward and began to ridicule the stern Elder Huo. However, to his surprise, Elder Huo remained indifferent to him, which angered Elder Hu so much that his stubble stood on end.

"My name is Lin Feng. I was appreciated by Vice Dean Meng Huqian and appointed as an elder of the academy. I was fortunate enough to learn the art of alchemy and will work under Elder Huo from now on."

Lin Feng gave Elder Huo a slight bow, but didn't reveal his alchemist level at the time. He knew that Elder Huo would be astonished when he started alchemy in a few days. However, Elder Hu, who was more impatient, directly stated Lin Feng's alchemist rank, as if this would give him an edge over Elder Huo.

"Old man Huo, you can't just assign Elder Lin Feng a position arbitrarily. You know, he's a super genius who reached the fifth rank in alchemy at the age of eighteen. Maybe Elder Lin Feng's level is even higher than yours, you stinking old man."

"What! Old Hu, are you telling the truth?"

Elder Huo, shocked by Elder Hu's words, finally paid attention to Elder Hu, who in his eyes was like a fly buzzing around. Just as Elder Hu stroked his beard, raised his head slightly, and prepared to watch his old rival lower his head to ask him for advice.

But then he saw Elder Huo immediately abandon him and turn to ask Lin Feng, the main character, completely disregarding Elder Hu. This angered Elder Hu so much that his beard stood on end again.

"Young friend Lin Feng, is what this old man Hu said true? If it is true that a fifth-grade alchemist of such a young age is true, as long as you do not betray the academy in the future, I am willing to fully support you to become a sixth-grade alchemist."

Elder Huo stared intently at Lin Feng, as if he were looking at a seventh-grade pill. This was not an exaggeration, after all, he knew his own situation best; he had been at the peak of the fifth grade for many years, and still showed no sign of breaking through to the sixth grade.

After several attempts, it even caused huge losses to the academy, since the medicinal materials needed to refine a sixth-grade pill are extremely valuable.

When Lin Feng, a top genius, appeared before him at this moment, how could he not be excited and overjoyed?

"Haha, Elder Huo, there's no need to be in such a hurry. As the saying goes, time will tell. Let Elder Huo observe for himself before making a choice. It's not too late."

Lin Feng could understand Elder Huo's feelings; they were remarkably similar to those of Fa Ma back then. Because their own advancement was hopeless, they placed all their hopes on Elder Huo.

"However, now that the Pharaoh has that item, he should already be working towards advancing to the sixth rank!"

He recalled that when he left the capital of Jiama, he had passed on part of the Soul Refining Technique to him in order to repay his kindness in helping him.

Looking at Elder Huo, Lin Feng didn't promise to never betray him. Partly, it was his personality that dictated he wouldn't easily make a vow.

On the other hand, Elder Huo was only saying such things because he was too excited. Once he calmed down, he would not so easily place all the academy's alchemy resources on him.

After all, it was only the first time they met, and there are plenty of ungrateful people in this world.

"Haha, young friend Lin Feng is right. I was being presumptuous. Come, come, since there's still time, why don't we go and exchange some alchemy techniques? It'll be a good opportunity for the elders of the alchemy department to witness your strength and decide on your position."

Upon hearing Lin Feng's words, Elder Huo calmed down. He first stroked his beard slowly, then seemed to remember something. He hurriedly grabbed Lin Feng's hand and tried to pull him to the communication area.

As for Elder Hu standing to the side, Elder Huo said that he couldn't see such a big lump of stuff, and he didn't know how to refine medicine. He was just making a lot of noise like a fly. Whoever wanted to pay attention to him could pay attention to him.

After the two had walked a distance, Elder Hu finally came to his senses, muttering to himself in a daze, "A grown man like me, just ignored like that?"

"Wait a minute, Elder Lin Feng didn't even greet me."

As if remembering something, Elder Hu clapped his hands, and his beard immediately stood up again in anger, as if it hadn't come down all day.

"We absolutely cannot let Elder Lin Feng stay with this old man for long. He's already being affected by him after only a short while. I have a duty to help this good young man get rid of this old man's persecution."

With this thought in mind, Elder Hu felt a surge of sacred mission, and immediately straightened his back. However, when he saw that Lin Feng and the other person had already walked further and further away, he hurriedly took off running after them, calling out to them repeatedly.

"Old man, you rascal, wait for me!"

When Elder Hu arrived at the exchange area, just as he was about to loudly reprimand Old Man Huo for not waiting for him, he suddenly realized that the area, which he remembered should have been a place where alchemists frequently exchanged ideas, was eerily quiet.

Before he could ask anything, an alchemist who recognized him gently tugged at his sleeve and pointed in a direction.

Looking in that direction, Elder Hu saw that the huge exchange area had been surrounded by people, leaving a large circle with an empty center. In the center of the circle, Lin Feng stood in front of a large cauldron, meditating with his eyes closed.

"This is?"

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