In the endless, desolate mountains outside the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy, ever since Lin Feng finished refining medicine and Zi Yan brought him here,
the fourth and fifth-tier magical beasts living in the mountains had suffered. They had originally lived carefree here, eating and sleeping, only occasionally getting up to roar when faced with intruders, and everyone would remain peaceful according to the rules of the martial world.
But on this day, two demon kings, one large and one small, barged in. First, the little one, seemingly possessing the same aura as them, immediately threw two punches, utterly presumptuous, completely unaware of the kinship among beasts.
Whenever the little one couldn't win, they would shamelessly retreat, calling out to Lin Feng, who appeared out of nowhere, wielding the Five Elements Sealing Technique—Spirit Beast Transformation. Regardless of its power, the aura emanating from the five strange beasts alone suppressed them by at least 50%.
Thus, amidst the earth-shattering sounds echoing within a small area of the mountains, Lin Feng's Five Elements Barrier once again proved its worth. Countless fourth and fifth-tier magical beasts suffered. Although few were killed, the spiritual herbs they had guarded for years were all stolen.
At first, everyone kept it a secret, but somehow the news leaked out. Consequently, some highly intelligent magical beasts, like the Snow Demon Ape, collectively sought out their respective sixth-tier Beast Kings, intending to ambush them.
Unfortunately, all of this was exposed by Lin Feng's powerful soul perception, and he never managed to capture the two. However, the two did not stop their actions. But, as the saying goes, "He who walks by the river will eventually get wet."
In the end, a fifth-tier Rat King discovered their hiding place. Although Lin Feng had left all the magical beasts behind with extraordinary speed, the beasts had also discovered that the two belonged to Canaan Academy.
A massive beast tide was almost unleashed, led by several sixth-tier Beast Kings and numerous fifth-tier magical beasts. However, at this crucial moment, Elder Su Qian appeared and, with his powerful Dou Zong strength, cleaved them in two.
Upon returning, Su Qian also sternly warned the two that seventh-tier magical beasts also existed deep within the mountains. However, the Dean, who was a Dou Zun, had made an agreement with them not to invade each other's territory; otherwise, this old fellow, barely a Dou Zong, wouldn't have dared to venture deep to rescue them.
Afterwards, the two abandoned the idea of searching for treasure in the mountains again, firstly because it was dangerous, and secondly because the spiritual herbs they had harvested over the past month were enough to allow them to make significant progress.
After removing the spiritual herbs needed for refining pills, Lin Feng refined all the herbs into pills that Zi Yan liked. Combined with the medicinal liquid refined using the Earth Core Tempering Milk last time, Zi Yan was sure to make a significant improvement this time.
Afterwards, the two entered seclusion separately. However, Lin Feng's seclusion, besides cultivating Dou Qi, also included studying alchemy. After all, he was now close to reaching a level where he needed to use pills to advance.
Moreover, besides needing to refine the Dou Ling Pill, he had only a clue about how to refine the Five Elements Pill, which was used for advancing to Dou Wang level, but hadn't yet succeeded. Therefore, Lin Feng's task during this seclusion was extremely heavy.
More than a month passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, with relentless investment of energy, Lin Feng not only advanced his Dou Qi cultivation, reaching the level of a four-star advanced Dou Wang, but also, through continuous trial and error, successfully refined a Dou Wang-level Five Elements Pill.
It could be said that if Lin Feng were short-sighted, he would reach the level of a six-star advanced Dou Wang after consuming these two Five Elements Pills. However, Lin Feng already had his own plans and wouldn't ruin his future.
As for the Dou Ling Pill, he hadn't had time to refine it yet. It wasn't that Lin Feng's skill was insufficient, but rather because Zi Yan, standing in front of him excitedly waving her fist, brought news.
After investigation by the academy's spies, the bandits who attacked the academy students had been found, and the academy would use swift and decisive measures to wipe them out.
Back when Lin Feng and Zi Yan were adventuring in the mountains, the academy had already made contact with the bandits. However, after obtaining the treasure the academy used to ransom its students, those ruthless bandits murdered the entire group of students and the guardian elders.
Moreover, due to their cunning and treachery, they managed to escape from the hands of Wu Tianlang, the leader of the enforcement team. Therefore, after learning their hiding place, the academy is now cooperating with its internal and external departments to ensure they have no chance of escape.
As for the students, those who have reached the Dou Ling level are allowed to participate in this operation. Zi Yan, who was forbidden from participating, immediately felt an urge to fight upon hearing the news and quickly went to Lin Feng's courtyard, ready to find her good partner to join the attack.
"I didn't expect these bandits to be so brazen, daring to murder people in front of Wu Tianlang. This didn't happen in the original story, but it makes sense."
Lin Feng stroked his chin and slowly pondered. The academy's decision to include some weak Dou Ling students in this operation suggests they are confident of success. Moreover, some of the key students from the original story haven't been reduced, so this operation should be safe.
"Furthermore," Lin Feng clenched his fist, "it's time to see how my luxurious setup compares to a Dou Huang!"
During his month-long training in the mountains, Lin Feng had a brief encounter with the sixth-tier beast king, but neither side used their full power, and he primarily focused on escaping.
"Lin Feng, are you going or not?"
Just as Lin Feng was pondering the key points, Zi Yan, standing beside him, grew impatient. Every time she brought him news, he would pause for a long time, which she found strange.
"Such a lively event, how can it be without the Black Wind Duo's participation?"
Hearing this, Zi Yan beamed and clapped her hands. "Yes, we must make the Black Wind Duo's name known far and wide!"
"This operation will be led personally by me, assisted by the enforcement team, and with the cooperation of the inner and outer courtyard elders. You will be responsible for encircling and annihilating the smaller fry. However, there is a certain degree of danger. Now, those who wish to withdraw should do so as soon as possible."
In a large plaza in the inner courtyard, Elder Su Qian stood atop the plaza, surrounded by several elders of varying ranks. Su Qian's sharp eyes swept over the twenty-odd students. Seeing that none of them had any intention of withdrawing, he nodded slightly, satisfied with the quality of this batch of students.
"If anyone backs down at the last minute, the academy won't punish them, but those desperate bandits might use you as a live target."
After explaining the precautions, Su Qian instructed the elders to lead the students to prepare. He then flashed to Lin Feng and Zi Yan. After scanning them, he was slightly taken aback.
"Elder Lin Feng, Zi Yan, if I'm not mistaken, your auras..."
"Hmph, stingy old man, Lin Feng is much more generous than you. You won't give me the medicinal herbs from my treasure vault, but Lin Feng has led me to find many treasures in the mountains. Soon I will surpass you, old man, and then I'll eat all the medicinal herbs in the treasure vault."
Zi Yan said, raising her head proudly, her eyes slightly open, secretly glancing at Su Qian, seemingly wanting to see him praise her.
"Thank you for your understanding, Elder Lin Feng. I've been very busy, and Zi Yan doesn't understand social etiquette. I haven't had any friends all this time. Elder Lin Feng has been able to disregard these things and help Zi Yan. Please accept my bow."
However, Su Qian ignored this little rascal and instead spoke to Lin Feng with gratitude.
"Elder, you flatter me. Aside from the academy's immense help, Ziyan and I have only helped each other. You don't deserve such a gesture."
Seeing that the old man Su Qian wasn't joking and was actually about to bow to him, Lin Feng quickly jumped aside and tugged at Ziyan, signaling her to say something.
"Hmph, old man, did you hear that? Lin Feng and I are friends. Don't embarrass me!"
Ziyan was startled and quickly said. Seeing their expressions, Su Qian smiled with satisfaction and said,
"Back then, I..."
But as soon as he started speaking, Ziyan realized something was wrong. This old man was going to expose her! So, the young lady Ziyan quickly pulled Lin Feng up and ran towards the griffin beast not far away. Seeing this, Su Qian couldn't help but smile slightly and stroke his beard.
Would this group of thugs bring Lin Feng some opportunities?
(End of Chapter)