Breakthrough to Six-Star Dou Emperor, Entering the Magma World

"You brat, you're the academy's precious treasure now."

Su Qian looked at Lu Heng, growing more satisfied the longer he looked.

"A Five-Star Dou Emperor and a Peak Seventh-Grade alchemist—such talent is rare across the entire continent. As long as you remain in the academy, no one will dare lay a finger on you."

His words were both reassurance and a promise.

Lu Heng understood. It seemed his earlier concerns had been unnecessary.

Jia Nan Academy was even more protective of its own than he had imagined.

"Thank you, Great Elder." Lu Heng bowed once more.

"Enough, don't give me that formal nonsense."

Su Qian waved a hand.

"I came today to confirm this matter. Since you were the one who did it, I can rest easy."

After a pause, he added, "You don't need to concern yourself with the Blood Sect. If they dare send anyone to cause trouble at the academy, the Enforcement Team will make sure none of them return. Just focus on cultivating and improving your strength as soon as possible. That's what matters."

"I understand."

Su Qian nodded, then seemed to recall something and said,

"Oh, right. If you go cultivate at the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower lately, keep the disturbance down. That big fellow below seems to have been getting restless again."

As he spoke, he gave Lu Heng a meaningful glance.

The last time Lu Heng had siphoned off benefits at the bottom of the tower, though he had done so discreetly, he had still provoked a violent reaction from Fallen Heart Flame. As the highest authority of the Inner Academy, Su Qian had naturally noticed.

Lu Heng's expression remained unchanged, but his heart stirred.

Looks like it's time to pay that old friend another visit.

"Rest assured, Elder. I know my