Jia Nan Academy

Time flowed like water, and more than half a month had passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time, Xiao Feng and his group made significant gains. They not only tamed more than a dozen sixth-tier snake-like magical beasts but also discovered several rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

With the help of these treasures, both Xiao Feng and Qing Lin successfully broke through to the one-star Dou Emperor level.

As Qing Lin reached Dou Emperor, her Green Snake Three Flower Pupils also further awakened, developing a unique subsidiary space within her eyes that could store both magical beasts and humans.

Although the newly developed subsidiary space was small, with only a few hundred cubic units in size, it would expand as Qing Lin's strength grew.

Creatures or humans stored in this space would have their strength slowly absorbed by the owner of the Green Snake Three Flower Pupils, serving as nourishment for her growth.

After learning about Qing Lin's evolutionary breakthrough, Xiao Feng seized the opportunity to replace both his and Little Fairy Doctor's eyes with new Green Snake Three Flower Pupils.

When Xiao Feng placed his tamed snake pets into the subsidiary space of the Green Snake Three Flower Pupils, he could clearly feel the feedback of Dou Qi they provided had significantly increased compared to before.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Xiao Feng's cultivation speed was now at least ten times faster than it was before the transplant of the Green Snake Three Flower Pupils.

If Xiao Feng's cultivation had improved so dramatically, it was even more pronounced for Little Fairy Doctor, who also possessed the Woeful Poison Body.

Just half a month ago, Little Fairy Doctor had only broken through to the three-star Dou Emperor level, but she had now reached the five-star Dou Emperor level.

The rate of improvement was so astonishing that even Xiao Feng began to worry whether her rapid rise in strength would lead to an unstable foundation.

As a result, Xiao Feng discussed with Little Fairy Doctor and the others and decided to head to Jia Nan Academy to cultivate for a while, intending to refine their Dou Qi with the Falling Heart Flame.

The next day, after breakfast, Xiao Feng and Little Fairy Doctor followed Zi Yan and rode the Wind Serpent to Jia Nan Academy.

As for Qing Lin, she wasn't mentioned because the disciple selection ceremony at the Sky Serpent Mansion was about to begin, and as the main character, she couldn't miss it.

Moreover, after learning of Qing Lin's breakthrough to Dou Emperor, Grandma Sky Serpent decided to personally take her to tame a few seventh-tier snake pets after the ceremony.

Seventh-tier snake-like magical beasts were equivalent to Dou Ancestor experts. With such powerful creatures as her personal guards and life-saving charms given by Grandma Sky Serpent and others, there was little worry that Qing Lin would face premature death.

By then, even if Qing Lin wanted to follow Xiao Feng and the others to train in the chaotic Black-Corner Region, Grandma Sky Serpent would no longer object.

...

A few days later.

As they neared the massive city on the horizon, Zi Yan, riding on the Wind Serpent, couldn't contain her excitement and shouted, "Xiao Feng, look! That's Jia Nan City up ahead!"

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh…"

Just as the Wind Serpent approached the vicinity of Jia Nan City, several streaks of light shot out from the city and blocked Xiao Feng and his group.

Leading them was an elderly man in a white robe, with a white beard and hair, whose aura was much stronger than that of the Wind Serpent.

The figures behind him were all Dou King level experts.

"Don't you know that…"

Before the old man could finish his sentence, Zi Yan impatiently interrupted, "Old Hu, why are you blocking our way?"

"Zi Yan?"

The white-robed elder noticed Zi Yan and his mouth twitched slightly, "Why is it you, young girl? What trouble are you stirring up this time?"

Jia Nan Academy had long established a rule prohibiting unauthorized flying within a hundred-mile radius of the city. Violators would be deemed as challenging the academy and could be attacked without hesitation.

Sensing the Wind Serpent's aura, Hu Qian had initially thought it was some ignorant magical beast daring to cause trouble at Jia Nan Academy, but it turned out to be Zi Yan's doing.

"Old Hu, what's that supposed to mean? You make it sound like I'm always causing trouble."

Not wanting to lose face in front of Xiao Feng and the others, Zi Yan placed her hands on her hips and angrily shouted, "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll accuse you of slander!"

"…"

Hu Qian silently rolled his eyes. If not for the frequent complaints from the elders in the academy's alchemy department about stolen herbs, he might have actually believed Zi Yan's nonsense.

"May I presume this senior is Vice Dean Hu Qian of Jia Nan Academy's Outer Academy?"

Xiao Feng stepped forward, cupping his hands in respect. "I am Xiao Feng, from the Jia Ma Empire, and the lady behind me is Little Fairy Doctor.

Senior Hu, we've come to Jia Nan Academy today seeking to join the Inner Academy as guest elders, hoping to use the Heavenly Flame Tower to refine our Dou Qi."

"You're from the Jia Ma Empire?"

Hu Qian's expression revealed his surprise.

"Yes! Both Little Fairy Doctor and I were born in the Jia Ma Empire. Is there something wrong, senior?"

"There's nothing wrong, I'm just surprised. I didn't expect such young Dou Emperor experts to come from such a remote place. I thought you were from Central Plains!"

Although Hu Qian didn't know their exact ages, judging by their appearance, they couldn't be older than twenty.

A Dou Emperor at such a young age was considered a super genius, even in the Central Plains. It was hard to imagine they hailed from the Jia Ma Empire.

"Old Hu, you talk too much!"

Zi Yan impatiently urged, "Hurry up and let us through! I need to take Xiao Feng and the others to meet the Great Elder!"

"You little rascal…"

Hu Qian sighed helplessly, waving his hand to dismiss the Outer Academy elders, "Alright, it's all a misunderstanding. Everyone, return to your duties!"

The Outer Academy elders nodded and dispersed without delay.

"Senior Hu, we'll take our leave now."

Xiao Feng bowed to Hu Qian and then directed the Wind Serpent to fly toward the Inner Academy.

Watching them leave, Hu Qian couldn't help but sigh, "The younger generation is truly formidable."

Under Zi Yan's guidance, Xiao Feng and his group soon arrived at Jia Nan Academy's Inner Academy, where they met the Inner Academy's Great Elder, Su Qian.

Dressed in a black robe, with white hair and beard, Su Qian's cold, sharp gaze made him seem imposing without needing to say a word.

When Su Qian first saw Xiao Feng and Little Fairy Doctor, he, like Hu Qian, was surprised. It was his first time seeing such young Dou Emperor experts—let alone two of them.

(End of Chapter)

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