Too Eager to Improve!

Long Hengxu was just about to lead Tang Wulin and the others to the elevator to head down to the room for entering the Spirit Ascension Platform.

However, a figure hurried over from not far away.

"Lord Leng, my deepest apologies. I was unaware of your arrival today and failed to welcome you properly!"

A middle-aged man dressed in the distinctive management attire of the Spirit Transmission Pagoda approached Leng Hanyuan, apologizing profusely.

Beads of sweat still clung to his forehead, clearly showing he had rushed over specifically for this.

In truth, this was a small, calculated bit of cunning.

After all, one had to include certain details to ensure a superior noticed one's dedication, right?

Which high-ranking official in the Spirit Transmission Pagoda didn't know about this Grand Elder nowadays?

Recently, the Phoenix Family's influence within the Spirit Transmission Pagoda had grown increasingly powerful, even showing signs of catching up to the Qiangu Family. And what was the reason for this?

It was none other than this mysterious Grand Elder who suppressed both the current Tower Master and the former Tower Master.

It sounded somewhat absurd that one person could cause such a massive shift in the situation.

But a quasi-god was just that unreasonable.

Previously, the Spirit Transmission Pagoda had only had Qiangu Dieting as a quasi-god.

With the Phoenix Family producing a quasi-god capable of suppressing that old Tower Master, the situation naturally underwent a heaven-shaking transformation.

That was why he had rushed over without stopping the moment he learned of Leng Hanyuan's arrival.

He was terrified that this Grand Elder might feel the East Sea City Spirit Transmission Pagoda had been negligent.

Leng Hanyuan saw through his little schemes.

However, he felt no displeasure.

It was just human nature.

The man simply wanted to advance his career too much.

"Tower Master Zhang?"

Long Hengxu recognized the identity of the middle-aged man bowing and scraping before Leng Hanyuan.

Wasn't this the very Tower Master of their East Sea City Spirit Transmission Pagoda?

As one of the eighteen branch towers under the Spirit Transmission Pagoda, the status of this branch Tower Master was incredibly high.

Never mind him, a mere Dean of Academic Affairs at East Sea Academy.

Even if their own Dean were here, he would have to treat this man with the utmost respect.

Although he knew that given Leng Hanyuan's status, it wasn't strange for the Tower Master to act so deferentially, seeing him fawning over Leng Hanyuan like a lackey still stirred a strange feeling in the depths of Long Hengxu's heart.

"Mm."

Tower Master Zhang noticed Long Hengxu, but merely gave a lukewarm nod before refocusing his attention on Leng Hanyuan.

"Grand Elder, what brings you here this time?"

"Nothing much, just taking a few students to the Spirit Ascension Platform for some fun."

"East Sea Academy should have already prepared the qualifications for them."

"I see!" Tower Master Zhang didn't even bother to ask further.

Who cared if East Sea Academy had prepared the qualifications for these people to enter the Spirit Ascension Platform in advance?

If this Grand Elder said they were here, then they had the qualifications.

"Grand Elder, please follow me."

Tower Master Zhang attended to him hand and foot, completely lacking the demeanor a branch Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Pagoda should possess.

The sight made the eyes of Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and the other children sparkle, giving them a brand-new understanding of the power Leng Hanyuan wielded.

Under Tower Master Zhang's guidance, the group soon arrived at the room for entering the Spirit Ascension Platform.

Under the instruction of the Spirit Transmission Pagoda's professional staff, Gu Yue and the others soon successfully entered the Spirit Ascension Platform.

Tower Master Zhang had just wanted to take this opportunity to strike up a conversation with Leng Hanyuan and build a rapport.

However, his Communication Soul Device rang at that exact moment.

Tower Master Zhang frowned, initially wanting to end the call immediately, but his expression shifted after seeing the name displayed on the Communication Soul Device.

He answered the call respectfully.

"Tower Master Leng."

"Ah, the Grand Elder is right here."

"Yes, yes, I understand."

Ending the soul-guided communication.

Tower Master Zhang looked at Leng Hanyuan without a word, then glanced at Long Hengxu and Wu Zhangkong standing to the side, seemingly wary of something.

Long Hengxu, an old fox who had spent many years navigating society, naturally sensed Tower Master Zhang's hesitation. Understanding the situation, he signaled to Wu Zhangkong.

"Teacher Wu, it's a bit stuffy in here. How about accompanying me for a walk outside?"

Wu Zhangkong kept a cold face and gave a soft nod.

He was merely cold by nature; it did not mean he lacked social awareness.

From the fragments of the conversation Tower Master Zhang had just held, it was not hard to guess that the person on the other end was none other than the current Vice Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Pagoda, Heavenly Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu.

There was a high probability that she had some special matter to discuss with Leng Hanyuan.

Although he did not know what it was, it was clearly an internal affair of the Spirit Transmission Pagoda.

Wu Zhangkong was not base enough to pry into other people's secrets.

Following Wu Zhangkong and Long Hengxu's departure from the room, Tower Master Zhang used his authority as a branch tower master to temporarily disable the surveillance in the area before finally speaking:

"Grand Elder, Tower Master Leng says that the Divine Craftsman has arrived in East Sea City and hopes to meet with you."

"The Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua?"

"He has come to East Sea City?"

Leng Hanyuan was slightly stunned.

East Sea City was not comparable to Ming Capital or Shrek City.

Aside from himself, Leng Hanyuan could think of no other reason for the Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua to make the trip.

It seemed that little Yaozhu had already made significant progress in her contact with Zhen Hua.

Thinking of this, even Leng Hanyuan, who was usually indifferent to most things, could not help but feel a surge of excitement.

Four-word battle armor.

He had already experienced the amplification of four-word battle armor from that fellow Qiangu Dieting.

Do not be fooled by the fact that the old guy Qiangu Dieting was no match for him even after using his four-word battle armor.

That only meant that Qiangu Dieting himself was lacking, not that the four-word battle armor was ineffective.

The amplification provided by four-word battle armor was absolutely plain for all to see.

Leng Hanyuan did not know who would be stronger between his current self and the Sky-Propping Douluo amplified by four-word battle armor.

But if he were to possess a full set of four-word battle armor, Leng Hanyuan could declare:

Across the entire continent, aside from him, no one would dare claim to be number one!

Tower Master Zhang had been just as bewildered when he received this news.

As the only Divine Craftsman of the current era capable of forging Heaven-forged metal, the strategic importance of Zhen Hua was immense.

His arrival in East Sea City was likely related to the Grand Elder before him.

However, he did not try to guess or ask about the specifics.

Tower Master Zhang had a very clear sense of self-awareness.

Knowing too much about certain things was not necessarily a good thing.

He knew exactly what should be inquired about and what should not.

"I understand. Since the Divine Craftsman has arrived, I must naturally go and meet him."

Leng Hanyuan raised his eyes to look at Tower Master Zhang.

"I will leave my disciple and these few students in your care for the time being, Tower Master Zhang."

"Rest assured, Grand Elder, there will be absolutely no issues!"

Tower Master Zhang puffed out his chest in assurance.

Even if Leng Hanyuan had not asked, he would have done his utmost to ensure the safety of Gu Yue and the others.

After all, if Gu Yue and her companions were to run into trouble while at the East Sea City Spirit Transmission Pagoda, would he even be fit to remain a Tower Master?

Tang Wulin and the others were one thing.

But Miss Gu Yue was the disciple of this Grand Elder; if anything went wrong, his head would not be enough to pay the price.

With a slight nod, Leng Hanyuan's figure solidified, then shattered into a sky full of ice crystals, vanishing from the room.