Battle Through the Heavens: Rising Through Jia Nan Academy

"Thank you, Grand Elder." Qin Chen bowed deeply, then turned to Medusa. "Go familiarize yourself with the place first. We still have some matters to discuss."

Medusa nodded slightly without saying another word. Her figure flashed like a ghost and vanished from where she stood, leaving only a faint fragrant breeze lingering in the hall.

"Qin Chen, what else is there?" After Medusa left, Su Qian lifted the celadon teacup from the table and took a sip before looking up at him.

"During this trip, I learned a secret. I believe it would be better to inform you, Grand Elder." Qin Chen's smile faded as he spoke in a solemn tone.

"Oh? What secret?"

Su Qian was genuinely intrigued this time. His hand paused as he set down the teacup, and a trace of scrutiny flickered in his eyes.

It seemed Qin Chen's experiences outside over the past two years had been anything but simple. Hu Gan, standing nearby, stroked his beard, his eyes full of anticipation.

"After leaving the academy, I traveled through various empires. When I passed through the Jia Ma Empire, I unexpectedly encountered the deceased Venerable Yao." Qin Chen spoke slowly, his voice quiet, yet his words exploded through the hall like thunder.

"What? Venerable Yao!?"

Su Qian and Hu Gan both stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief and shock.

"What happened?"

"Could Venerable Yao still be alive?"

The two pressed for answers.

"Grand Elder, Vice Principal, this is what happened..."

Qin Chen then recounted how he had encountered Yao Lao and explained Yao Lao's current condition in detail. Naturally, he had "unconsciously" omitted certain parts.

"So that was how it happened..."

Su Qian sat back down, pinching the beard beneath his chin. After pondering for a moment, he asked doubtfully, "So you mean Venerable