Lan Jue smiled mysteriously. "You don't have to worry about that. I'll be away for a while after this trip.
It took about a month or two for the whole process to take place.
They'll also need time to digest what they've learned from their three months of training.
When I get back, the second phase of the class will begin. "
Wang Hongyuan was excited. "Really?
That's great.
I still want to be a teaching assistant. "
"Mhm." Lan Jue nodded.
Just as they were discussing the future of the A.R.C. class.
Zhou Qianlin was resting at home when she received a call from the dean of students to see Wu Chun-yi.
"You wanted to see me, Director Wu?" Zhou Qianlin arrived at the dean's office the moment she arrived.
She was still on vacation from the A.R.C. class. She'd planned to stay at Grace Hospital for the next few days, but after the incident with Granny Bess, she couldn't calm herself down.
"You're here, Qian Lin. Have a seat." Wu Chun-yi wore a rare smile on his face.
As the dean of students, he always wore a dark expression.
Zhou Qianlin took a seat.
"Here's the thing, Qian Lin," Wu Chun-yi said.
"You've been studying mecha research, but you've done well in the A.R.C. class. You've brought the school a big surprise.
The school has decided to give you a separate reward.
You and a group of teachers will travel to the Barrows in the Western League.
I'm giving you a special notice so you can go home and prepare.
You'll depart from the school in three days. "
"A trip to the Barrows?" Zhou Qianlin stared at Wu Chun-yi in surprise. A separate reward?
What's going on?
Since when did the school treat its students so well?
Besides, she wasn't particularly outstanding in the A.R.C. class!
Wu Chun-yi smiled.
"Yes, that's it.
Just go home and prepare. "
"Director Wu," Zhou Qianlin said.
Can I not go? "
Wu Chun-yi looked at her in surprise.
"You don't want to go for such a rare opportunity?
The fees will all be covered by the academy. "
Zhou Qianlin said, "We just came back from the special training, so we're a little tired.
He wanted to rest at home for a few more days.
I don't really want to travel long distances. "
Wu Chun-yi said, "It's like this. The one who suggested you participate in this trip is Teacher Lan Jue.
He would also be joining this trip.
Your homeroom teacher, Mr.Tan, will also be attending. "
Zhou Qianlin was stunned, and a strange feeling surged in her heart. She nodded and said, "Alright, I'll participate."
After Zhou Qianlin left, Wu Chun-yi sat behind his desk with a thoughtful look in his eyes.
This powerful Miss Lan couldn't have come to the academy to teach just for Zhou Qianlin, could she?
He knew that Zhou Qianlin was known as the number one beauty in the academy. She excelled in both academic and moral conduct, and judging from Zhou Qianlin's reaction, she should be interested in him as well.
It seemed that he really had to pay more attention to this so that he could win over Miss Lan's heart.
Spirit Caller gem:
Zhou Qianlin asked, "Did you ask Director Wu to give me a place on the trip?"
Lan Jue said, "Yes!"
Zhou Qianlin asked, "Did you run into some trouble?"
Lan Jue said, "I'm not sure yet. I'll only know after I go.
Are you willing to help me? "
Zhou Qianlin said, "Granny Bess made you like this because of me. Of course I'm willing to help you.
And don't worry.
I won't pester you, not in the future.
If you can find a way to dissolve this relationship between us.
I'll cooperate at any time. "
Lan Jue was speechless. … …
Zhou Qianlin said, "Alright, that's all for now."
Lan Jue could feel Zhou Qianlin's indifference through the Spirit Caller gem. She was soft on the outside, but hard on the inside. He'd already experienced that before.
His heart ached, but at the same time, he thought it might be a good thing to put an end to her thoughts.
Lan Jue had already confirmed the time they would be going to the Barrows. She'd told the Wine Master that night, and he'd agreed.
The Wine Master would be traveling with the Pauper.
Lan Jue would be traveling with the Pauper Academy.
The Gourmet would be in charge of selecting students for the Northern Alliance's Major League's Great Adept Tournament.
Most of the candidates were the ones he'd told Lan Jue about last time.
But there was one person that Lan Jue needed to find.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Lan Jue strolled in. Compared to the last time he'd been here, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was packed to the rafters.
The faint aroma of herbs wafted through the quaint surroundings, giving one a strange sense of immersion.
When they saw her enter, a clerk came forward to greet her with a respectful salute.
"I'd like to see the Pharmacist." Lan Jue stated her purpose.
"The Pharmacist has a guest. Please wait a moment, I'll go inform her," the clerk said.
"Alright."
Lan Jue walked to the side and watched the lotus leaves floating in the pond beyond the corridor. His mind, which had been in turmoil, gradually began to calm.
Not long after, the clerk returned. "Jewelry Master, the Pharmacist would like to see you."
Lan Jue followed the clerk into the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Adepts in the hall, who were busy buying various medicines, couldn't help but look at her with envy.
The rules of the Hall of Supreme Harmony were strict. Walking around was strictly forbidden.
It wasn't as if no one had tried to violate the rules over the years, but the results were predictable.
They crossed a small bridge, circled a small lake, and followed the long corridor until they arrived at the octagonal pavilion where they'd met the Pharmacist last time.
Inside the octagonal pavilion, the Pharmacist was seated. Across from her sat another person.
This man had a head of red hair, simple features, and eyes the same shade of red. It was impossible to tell his age.
But as he sat there, he faintly exuded a ferocious aura, like a beast in human form.
"You may leave. We'll talk about your business later." The Pharmacist spoke to the red-haired man.
The man's brows furrowed. "First come, first served. You're not going to break a simple rule like that, are you?"
A cold light flashed through the Pharmacist's eyes. "What?
Are you going to force me to stay? "
"I won't force you," the red-haired man replied. "I know the rules of Skyfire Avenue, but I haven't achieved my goal yet.
But I haven't achieved my goal yet. At the very least, you should give me enough time to continue taking out items that can be exchanged. My time is equally precious. "
The Pharmacist's face darkened. "Get out. No matter what you bring out, I won't give it to you now."
The man's eyes blazed with anger. "Because of him?
Who the hell is he? "He didn't even bother to look at Lan Jue. His finger was already pointed at the man.
"He's the father of my child," the Pharmacist said coldly.
As soon as the words left his mouth, the fierce look in the red-haired man's eyes turned to shock. He spun around and looked at Lan Jue.
Lan Jue had a strange feeling. He couldn't refute the Pharmacist's words. In a way, he was Jun 'er's father, wasn't he?
This was what he'd promised the Pharmacist.
Seeing the man's eyes on him, Lan Jue smiled and nodded. He wasn't angered by the man's rudeness.
His demeanor was perfect.
"What are you looking at?"
The red-haired man shot to his feet. The violence he'd restrained earlier flared to life. "I'd like to see what makes you the Pharmacist's man."
An overwhelming pressure bore down on Lan Jue. The suffocating pressure was confined to a small area, so only Lan Jue could feel it.
In that moment, Lan Jue felt like he was drowning in a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. His vision was filled with images of crimson ghosts that threatened to tear him apart.
Lan Jue's brows furrowed, and he took a step back. His opponent's energy was strong, at least ninth level sixth rank.
If he'd been in his normal state, he wouldn't have been afraid. But after his strange encounter with Zhou Qianlin, he was only an early-ninth level Adept. Even with his Dual Discipline, he couldn't compete with this man.
Lan Jue's brow furrowed. His clothes flapped in the wind, and his body swayed slightly.
The Pharmacist looked at him in surprise. She'd thought Lan Jue's Discipline was at least as strong as this red-haired man. How was it that he felt like he couldn't handle the pressure?
Lan Jue lifted both his arms in the air. They drew two arcs in the air, forming a perfect circle.
It was as though something was pulling the pressure away from Lan Jue. It was as though there was a vortex in front of Lan Jue, preventing it from reaching him directly.
Lan Jue's eyes flashed with electricity, and his aura began to rise!
"Taiji?"
The red-haired man let out a strange cry. The pressure he'd been releasing suddenly dissipated, as if he'd seen something horrifying. He stumbled back two steps, his face aghast.
Lan Jue's brow furrowed. "You know him?"
The red-haired man's domineering demeanor was gone, replaced with a trembling respect. He bowed. "I was fortunate enough to see His Majesty use Taiji. I remember it as if it was fresh in my mind.
I apologize for offending you. I'll leave, I'll leave. "
He gave Lan Jue a probing look. Seeing that Lan Jue wasn't going to stop him, he turned and left. He didn't even bother to say goodbye to the Pharmacist.
Looking at his terrified expression, it was really hard to imagine how strong he was before.
The assistant who'd led Lan Jue to the door was dumbfounded. The red-haired man's arrogance was still fresh in his mind.
Why was he acting like a mouse in front of a cat?
What was Taiji?
Lan Jue frowned, but didn't pursue the matter. He felt a little helpless. If he'd been a normal Adept, he wouldn't have needed to use Taiji to fight back.
"Where did this man come from?" Lan Jue asked, taking a seat across from the Pharmacist.
The Pharmacist waved her hand, and the assistant hurried away. In his heart, however, the Jewelry Master's status had risen to a new level.
"An independent Adept," the Pharmacist said. "Representing a small faction. Very conceited. Have you heard of the Gorefiend?
That's him.
A body full of strange blood elemental abilities.
I didn't know you were Jueti's successor, and he knows you. "