Inside the garden, Lin Feng looked at Hu Gan expectantly, waiting for his answer.
"Elder Lin Feng's request is one this old man cannot grant."
However, Hu Gan's very first words greatly exceeded Lin Feng's expectations, leaving him at a loss for words.
Hu Gan and Elder Huo exchanged a glance at Lin Feng's expression, ultimately deciding that Elder Huo should speak. The usually hot-tempered Old Man Huo wore a rare trace of embarrassment on his face.
"Elder Lin Feng, this old man was negligent this time."
He first offered an apology, then paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts.
"The Headmaster established this rule long ago. Any Academy Elder who has served for five years without betraying the Academy may receive an Earth-tier cultivation technique corresponding to his own attribute. Therefore, Elder Lin Feng can simply wait five years, and the technique will naturally be yours. There is no need for an exchange."
Without waiting for Lin Feng to respond, he continued.
"However, this old man still has great need for this Sixth-grade Alchemy. Whatever Elder Lin Feng requires, as long as the Academy can accomplish it, feel free to name it."
Vice Principal Hu Gan beside him also nodded slightly, indicating that this had been discussed between the two of them and was not Elder Huo trying to deceive him.
Hearing this, Lin Feng was indeed tempted. The image of a green flame flashed through his mind.
So be it. Flames may be good, but they are merely external possessions. If the issue with my cultivation technique remains unresolved, I may very well explode and die at any moment.
Having made up his mind, Lin Feng no longer hesitated and spoke to Vice Principal Hu Gan and Elder Huo.
"Elder Huo, I am indeed in urgent need of this Earth-tier