Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

How is Chapter 63 being considered?

In a place filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, Hu Qian was lying on a rocking chair, leisurely humming a little tune, feeling extremely comfortable.

He's been in a great mood lately; his granddaughter, who had been a source of heartache, has actually recovered, although the goal is indeed quite challenging. Based on his experience, he thinks it's likely a lost cause, but young people have plenty of time; as long as they stay on track, that's fine.

If Lin Feng knew what this guy looked like, he would be furious. This guy had ruined him terribly for his granddaughter, even affecting his cultivation of alchemy.

"Very well, Xian'er will probably reach the Dou Ling level soon, then we can go directly to the inner courtyard."

After expressing his feelings, Lin Feng remembered that he hadn't seen Little Fairy Doctor for a long time, so he went straight to the department where Little Fairy Doctor was located.

Meanwhile, Elder Huo, under the guidance of a mentor, hurriedly found Hu Qian, who was resting with his eyes closed.

"Old man Huqian, congratulations!"

A loud shout shattered the peaceful scene and also bewildered Hu Qian, who was lounging leisurely in the chair.

"Congratulations? Congratulations on what? Why are you bothering this old man so early in the morning? What's wrong with you, you old madman?"

Disrupted from his mood, Hu Qian stood up and asked Elder Huo three soul-searching questions. He even wondered if the old man had gone crazy from refining medicine, which was a great loss to the academy.

"Old man Hu Qian, I am about to be promoted to a sixth-grade alchemist. From now on, the academy will also have its own sixth-grade alchemist, and there will be no need to seek out Han Feng."

Elder Huo paused, as if he had thought of something, his eyes filled with fanaticism.

"At that time, I might be able to refine even the Emperor-level pills or the Breakthrough Pills. The strength of the academy will surely increase greatly. Don't you think this is something to congratulate me on, old man?"

"Perhaps I'll be the one paving the way for your path to becoming a Dou Zong, old man. Don't you think that's something to congratulate me on?"

As Elder Huo spoke, he seemed to have even fooled himself. The scenes he described were so vivid that they appeared before his eyes. Even the usually astute Vice Dean Hu Qian was stunned, completely bewildered by what he was saying.

After a long while, Hu Qian finally reacted, forcefully shaking off Old Man Huo's hand and frowning.

"What's gotten into you today, you old madman? We've worked together for decades, do you think I don't know your skill level? You've been at the peak of the fifth rank for almost ten years now, without any extraordinary encounters. How could you possibly break through in alchemy so easily?"

Then, looking at the old man Huo's somewhat dim eyes, Hu Qian wondered if he had gone too far. He really didn't want to discourage one of the few fifth-rank scholars in the academy, even though the old man was already a bit eccentric.

Just as he was about to offer some words of comfort, Old Man Huo spoke first.

"Hahaha, you old fellow are right. I had already given up hope of advancing to the sixth rank. Otherwise, I wouldn't be spending my days nurturing the younger generation and tending to the flowers and plants. That's not what an ambitious alchemist should be doing."

Elder Huo's eyes dimmed for only a moment before bursting forth with a bright divine light, so intense that Hu Qian dared not look directly at him.

"Old man Huqian, you'd better lend me a hand this time. My advancement to the sixth rank depends on you!"

These words confused Hu Qian again. Could it be that he was actually a hidden sixth or even seventh-grade alchemist, so hidden that even Hu Qian himself had forgotten about it? Otherwise, what could he possibly do to help the old man Huo with his advancement?

Seeing that the time was right, Elder Huo uttered a name softly.

"Lin Feng!"

"Could it be?"

As if he had thought of something bad, Hu Qian's eyes narrowed slightly, and he glanced inexplicably at the old man Huo, who was full of fanaticism.

"You bastard, you wouldn't be trying to steal someone else's inheritance, would you?"

"What are you thinking, you old codger?"

Unexpectedly, Elder Huo jumped up in anger, his blood rushing to his head and his face turning red.

"It's an exchange, do you understand? Elder Lin Feng wants to find a Grade Earth cultivation technique, and he's willing to exchange it for the inheritance of a Grade Six alchemy technique."

Elder Huo immediately revealed what Lin Feng had asked him to do, lest the dark-hearted old man, Hu Qian, utter any more shocking words.

"An exchange? How could Elder Lin Feng think of that? Doesn't he know that after five years as an elder, there's an opportunity to choose a Earth-rank cultivation technique? This is a rule set by the Dean himself. Didn't you tell him?"

Upon hearing Hu Qian's reminder, Elder Huo seemed to remember something and immediately fell silent, as if he had indeed forgotten to mention it at the time.

"Fine!"

Seeing Elder Huo's embarrassed expression, Hu Qian also rubbed his forehead. No wonder the academy had a vague idea that he was an old man in a hurry.

"We will go and tell Elder Lin Feng the truth. Although I also want to get this sixth-grade inheritance for you, I cannot tarnish the academy's reputation for it."

Seeing the old man Huo's somewhat regretful but also agreeable expression, Hu Qian waved his hand and said in a rather magnanimous manner.

"As for this sixth-grade alchemy technique, I will definitely exchange it for you. I don't believe that there isn't something Elder Lin Feng would be interested in in this vast academy."

"Hahaha, you really live up to your reputation as the vice dean that everyone admires. You're truly domineering. Let's go, let's not keep Elder Lin Feng waiting."

Elder Huo excitedly stroked his beard, then, ignoring Hu Qian's speechless expression, he grabbed Hu Qian and headed towards Lin Feng's location.

"I knew calling you an impatient old man was right!"

Meanwhile, Lin Feng was walking towards the class taught by his mentor Ruolin, and he occasionally encountered other new students from the Gama Empire along the way.

They greeted him respectfully, holding Lin Feng's methods in awe. Furthermore, the beatings they had endured over the past month had made them realize that this place was full of peers no less capable than themselves, and even many who were already powerful Grand Dou Masters.

This inevitably increased their pressure. How could they not be happy to see Lin Feng, who belonged to the same country?

Lin Feng responded with a smile, only then realizing that he had become a reliable and powerful figure in the eyes of others.

"Unfortunately, it's still a long way off!"

With a sigh of admiration, Lin Feng asked if they were adapting well to the school's curriculum, and then told them to come to him if they encountered any difficulties. He then left amidst the admiring and grateful gazes of the group.

As for the other female students who didn't recognize him, they were surprised that such a handsome young man had arrived at the academy. As members of the intelligence department, they hadn't even known about him, and suddenly realized that this was a chance to find a partner. Just as they were about to go up and strike up a conversation, Lin Feng had already disappeared.

After turning several corners, Lin Feng arrived at a classroom that exuded a pleasant fragrance. He slowly walked to the window and began to observe quietly, without disturbing anyone. This was because Lin Feng had learned this from a female classmate from Wutan City.

Indeed, it was the shy female student standing by the podium who had been late and happened to be spotted by Lin Feng. Looking at her stunningly long legs, Lin Feng vaguely guessed who she was.

Of course, this had nothing to do with Lin Feng. His gaze immediately shifted to a serene figure, with no male classmates around.

There was an empty seat next to him. Looking at the female student on the podium, Lin Feng understood why she seemed so familiar.

Just as Lin Feng was quietly admiring the Little Fairy Doctor in the classroom, a voice rang in his ear through telepathy.

"Elder Lin Feng, please come and see me."

"Oh? That's that old man Hu Gan's voice. Could things have come to a conclusion so quickly?"

Lin Feng had some guesses about this. As for why he called him an old guy, it was simply because this shameless old man was doing something really inhuman.

Lin Feng left quietly, without disturbing the break time. Little Fairy Doctor glanced out the window as if she noticed something, but after finding nothing, she came back to her senses and continued listening to the lecture.

After turning a few corners, Lin Feng arrived at a quiet garden and immediately saw Elder Hu Qian and Elder Huo waiting there with smiles on their faces.

After walking over a few steps, Lin Feng asked with some anticipation.

"Vice Dean, I wonder what your thoughts are on this deal? Has the academy agreed?"

(End of this chapter)