In a place filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, Hu Gan was reclining in a rocking chair, leisurely humming a little tune. He could not have been more comfortable.
The old man had been in an excellent mood lately. His granddaughter, once a constant source of worry, had finally returned to normal. Though the difficulty of her goal was indeed rather high, based on his experience, it would most likely come to nothing. Still, young people had plenty of time. As long as they did not stray from the right path, that was enough.
If Lin Feng had known what this fellow was like, he would have gnashed his teeth in fury. This man had put him through hell for the sake of his granddaughter, even affecting his mood for practicing alchemy.
"Fine then. Xian Er will probably reach the Dou Ling level soon. When the time comes, she can head straight to the Inner Academy."
After sighing to himself for a while, Lin Feng recalled Xiao Yi Xian, whom he had not seen in a long time, and headed directly toward the department where she was.
Meanwhile, Elder Huo hurriedly found Hu Gan, who was resting with his eyes closed, under the guidance of an instructor.
"Old man Hu Gan, congratulations!"
That shout instantly shattered the peaceful atmosphere and left Hu Gan, who had been lounging comfortably in his chair, completely bewildered.
"Congratulations? For what? You came to disturb me first thing in the morning—what insanity has gotten into you, old man Huo?"
His mood interrupted, Hu Gan rose to his feet and fired off three questions at Elder Huo. He even suspected that Old Man Huo had gone stupid from refining pills. That would be a major loss for the academy.
"Old man Hu Gan, I am about