Battle Through the Heavens: I Am Han Feng, Respect the Teacher and Value the Dao Chapter 50

"Of course. I won't waste my time here."

As she spoke, Medusa glanced at Cai'er, silently condemning this idle woman.

But it was useless. Cai'er still looked at Han Feng carefree, smiling enchantingly.

Useless.

Medusa snorted coldly.

"Not bad efficiency. Keep it up."

Han Feng nodded in satisfaction.

It seemed Medusa was quite diligent.

Once she had saved up the fee for her first consultation, he would give her a thorough examination.

Han Feng thought benevolently.

After resting in the Bamboo House for around half an hour, Han Feng headed to the City Lord's Mansion once more.

Fan Lao and the others had already been waiting in the Reception Hall for quite some time.

Upon seeing Han Feng enter, they all bowed and respectfully addressed him as "Medicine Emperor."

"I have finished refining your pills. Once the payment is settled, you may collect them."

Fan Lao hurried forward and handed his storage ring to Han Feng.

"Medicine Emperor, all the medicinal ingredients you requested have been gathered."

Han Feng accepted it and inspected everything carefully. Once he confirmed there were no mistakes, he took out the Imperial Pill and handed it to Fan Lao.

"Sect Master Fan, keep it safe."

Fan Lao excitedly gripped the Jade Bottle in his hand, pulled out the stopper, and took a deep breath.

"Many thanks, Medicine Emperor!"

"Next."

After delivering everyone's pills, Han Feng also received an enormous sum in payment.

Alchemy was this profitable. As long as one possessed the skill, accumulating wealth was effortless.

"City Lord, the venue for the alchemy competition has been arranged. It only awaits your inspection."

After knocking and entering, Elder Liu cupped his hands and reported.

Fire Elder

Han Feng rode in a carriage to the competition venue. At first glance, it was spacious and impressive.

Upon closer inspection, there was an open-air stone platform, elevated seats for spectators, floors decorated with exquisite ores, and a main building in the distance that had clearly been renovated. A massive character for "Maple" stood proudly upon it, majestic and imposing, displaying Maple City's style.

"Isn't this a little too extravagant?"

Han Feng remarked.

"Only this can reflect your status as City Lord. You are the only Rank 7 Alchemist in the Black Corner Region!"

"Fine, then."

Han Feng nodded. The competition was about to begin, and he did not want any more trouble. If it was extravagant, then so be it.

After making a round of inspection, Elder Liu introduced Han Feng to the various design details and the arrangements for after the competition began.

Han Feng offered a few minor suggestions, but overall, he was quite satisfied.

Three days later, Jia Nan Academy's delegation arrived in Maple City.

Han Feng personally went outside the city to welcome them. Leading the other side was Elder Huo from the alchemy department, a Rank 5 Alchemist and a Dou Emperor expert.

"Elder Huo, it has been some time. I trust you have been well?"

"Medicine Emperor."

Before the public, Elder Huo could not neglect basic courtesy. Although the First Elder had told him to beware of Han Feng, Han Feng was now the host and had welcomed them so warmly.

Elder Huo cupped his hands in greeting, appearing quite polite.

"Welcome, teachers and students of Jia Nan Academy, to Maple City. Rest well today. I look forward to your performance in tomorrow's competition."

Han Feng looked at the group behind Elder Huo and offered a simple word of encouragement.

These students had not been involved in many of the Black Corner Region's secrets and knew little about Han Feng. Seeing his gentle and refined demeanor now, they immediately developed a favorable impression of him.

He is a Rank 7 Alchemist, a model for us to follow on the path ahead. I never expected him to encourage us in person.

"I heard that the top three in this alchemy competition will have a chance to receive guidance from the Medicine Emperor."

"The first-place reward is even a Sixth Grade Dou Ling Pill recipe. That's an incomparably valuable breakthrough pill. The Medicine Emperor is actually willing to take out something so precious and teach it to others?"

The students could not help feeling excited. When had their academy ever offered rewards like these?

After having the Maple Forest Guard escort the competing team to their designated inn, Han Feng walked alongside Elder Huo as they talked.

"The Medicine Emperor has truly spared no expense this time."

Elder Huo stood behind Jia Nan Academy, and he had come with the task of probing Han Feng. Thus, he did not back down.

"Since this is the first time it is being held, it should naturally be grand. If the rewards were not enticing, how could Jia Nan Academy's students be willing to participate?"

Elder Huo asked curiously, "What is the Medicine Emperor's purpose in holding this alchemy competition? Could it be that you have taken an interest in Jia Nan Academy's students?"

Han Feng smiled lightly. "What, does Jia Nan Academy not allow its students to graduate?"

Elder Huo immediately smiled helplessly at those words.

That was true. Jia Nan Academy was, in the end, merely an academy.

Once students graduated, they were free to choose where they went.

If someone truly wished to join Maple City, Jia Nan Academy had no right to stop them.

"Elder Huo, let us set aside recruiting talent for now. I did indeed invite you here because I have something to discuss."

"Oh?"

Elder Huo raised a brow, his expression turning serious.

So they were getting to the point?

Han Feng considered his words before saying, "What do you think would happen to the Black Corner Region if I joined Jia Nan Academy?"

Elder Huo was stunned.

After standing there blankly for more than ten seconds, he suddenly turned to look at Han Feng.

"Medicine Emperor, surely you are joking?"

If a Rank 7 Alchemist joined Jia Nan Academy, there was no need to say more. The situation in the Black Corner Region would likely become as quiet as it had when Headmaster Mang Tianchi personally arrived.

After all, a Rank 7 Alchemist possessed immense influence. Inviting Dou Zong experts would be no more difficult than a simple task.

Therefore, even though Han Feng himself had not reached the Dou Zong realm, no Dou Zong expert would dare look down on him.

Seeing the seriousness in Han Feng's eyes, Elder Huo felt the situation slipping slightly out of control. This was not something he could handle alone.

"If the Medicine Emperor is willing to honor us with your presence, Jia Nan Academy would naturally welcome you. However, this matter is of great importance, so I must first discuss it with the First Elder."

"Of course. After all, the impression I left on Elder Su Qian may not have been very good."

Han Feng spoke frankly, and his attitude surprised Elder Huo somewhat.

"Perhaps there were some misunderstandings, but the First Elder does indeed hold some prejudice against the Medicine Emperor."

Elder Huo said this to prepare Han Feng in advance.

In his view, since Su Qian had told him to be wary of Han Feng, the First Elder clearly regarded him with hostility.

Thus, Han Feng would most likely fail to pass the First Elder's test.

"It does not matter. I will speak with him personally later."

Han Feng smiled faintly.

"Hm?"

Elder Huo was visibly startled, then spread his Soul Power slightly.

"First Elder!"

"Old Huo, it seems your soul perception is far inferior to the Medicine Emperor's."

Su Qian descended from the sky with an unhappy expression. He had heard every word exchanged between Han Feng and Elder Huo.

He had not expected Elder Huo to be so easily deceived by Han Feng.

Could it be that the identity of a Rank 7 Alchemist had made him feel reverence as well?

"Elder Su, since you came, why did you not enter through the main gate? Do you think I would not welcome you?"

Han Feng looked at Su Qian, and his Soul Power trembled slightly.

Su Qian, who had been descending in a lofty manner with steps through the air, suddenly felt an immense pressure pressing down on him. His expression changed, and he leaped directly from midair.

Bang!

The heavy impact sent a ring of air rolling outward, kicking up dust from the roadside.

Wrapped in dust, Su Qian's posture was not particularly graceful.

"Elder Huo, when you entered through the main gate earlier, did you see the sign forbidding flight during the competition?"

Elder Huo nodded slightly awkwardly.

If he claimed not to have seen it, he would be disgracing the Soul Power of a Rank 5 Alchemist.

"I did see it."

Han Feng spread his hands and said to Su Qian as he emerged from the dust, "You see, Elder Su? Only by entering through the city gate would you know which rules to follow."

Su Qian coughed twice and looked at Han Feng with faint confusion in his eyes.

How did he do that?

He was clearly only a Dou Emperor, yet he had made a Dou Zong like him suffer.

While in midair, that mysterious force had already made him unable to control his body. He could not even maintain a graceful posture upon landing and had needlessly embarrassed himself.

"I encountered some matters on the road that delayed me for a while. I arrived late, so I thought I would pay the Medicine Emperor a direct visit."

Su Qian casually found an excuse.

Han Feng said seriously, "Elder Su, if you come to Maple City again in the future, it would be best to use the main gate. I happen to be here today. Otherwise, if the Maple Forest Guard mistook you for an enemy, that would be unfortunate."

Su Qian's brow twitched slightly.

If you had not interfered with my concealment just now, no one would have noticed me.

Even Elder Huo, who is also a Dou Emperor, did not notice anything, did he?

Still, he had indeed done something against the rules, and Su Qian knew he was in the wrong. He therefore said irritably, "My apologies. It will not happen again."

Han Feng smiled and shook his head.

"Elder Su, I heard that you have some misunderstandings about me. Why not have a proper talk today?"

Alchemy Competition

Su Qian quickly regained the bearing of a Dou Zong. After straightening his clothes, he walked alongside Han Feng.

From everything he saw and heard along the way, Maple City was undeniably governed quite well.

Especially over the past few months, he had heard that the city's laws had been revised and certain lawbreakers had been purged. When the Maple Forest Guard acted, they were far harsher than ordinary cultivators.

Thinking of how Han Feng had just lectured him as well, Su Qian's mood was far from pleasant.