Chapter 834: Go Play at the Alchemy Academy

An artifact forger is a top-tier profession with extremely rigorous cultivation requirements. For Wu Yangzi to be so renowned, his true strength must be at least Peak Saint 1-dan. Furthermore, as an artifact forger, he possessed an endless supply of treasures.

Even if Elder Mi, Principal Lu Feng, and others combined their efforts, killing him wouldn't be easy! A group of Saint 1-dan puppets captured him and dragged him into an underground palace, and he never emerged, even at death's door. This alone is quite incredible. Now, hearing Hu Yaoyao's tone, it seems she knows something. Wu Yangzi's capture was not as simple as it appeared.

"What exactly happened?" Zhang Xuan couldn't help but look at her.

"This matter involves too much, and I don't have concrete evidence, so I can't say much for now," Hu Yaoyao shook her head. "I revealed my identity only to ask if you are here to search for a treasure. If so, I might be able to help!"

"Since you are a descendant of Senior Wu Yangzi, there's nothing to hide from you. We are indeed searching the former residence for the treasure the senior left behind!" Zhang Xuan admitted, nodding. "However, the information he provided was very vague, only mentioning that he left something in his old residence. We don't know what it is or exactly where it is!"

Although he admitted this, he did not reveal the cultivation method Wu Yangzi left behind. It wasn't that he didn't trust Hu Yaoyao; rather, the matter was too significant, and it was best to be cautious.

"I should know something about what was left behind, but... I've visited this place many times and haven't found any trace of the treasure!" Hu Yaoyao also looked puzzled. As a descendant of Wu Yangzi, the news of the treasure had been passed down through her ancestors. However, only their ancestor knew the exact burial location. Even she, despite visiting multiple times, hadn't detected anything unusual, let alone found anything.

"There's no rush for now. Since this is my residence, there will be plenty of time to search!" Waving his hand, Zhang Xuan didn't dwell on the matter. Wu Yangzi once mentioned that something capable of helping one "conceal the fetus and break through to Saint" was hidden in the "Three-Star Earth Dragon" spot of the old house. Once found, placing three formation flags would cause the item to automatically appear. He still didn't know what the "Three-Star Earth Dragon" referred to, so naturally, he couldn't pinpoint the exact location. However, now that he had found the place, a thorough search was bound to succeed, even if it took some time.

He feared... the so-called treasure was not as simple as merely "concealing the fetus and breaking through to Saint"! Understanding this, he realized that Wu Yangzi's treasure couldn't be just for "concealing the fetus and breaking through to Saint." If it were truly that simple, there would be no need for his descendants, as Hu Yaoyao mentioned, to live in hiding and dare not reveal their true identities.

He asked Hu Yaoyao for more information about the old residence. Given its age and the fact that the residence had changed hands dozens of times, even a descendant had no way of knowing the conditions from over two millennia ago. It was understandable. If Hu Yaoyao had known, the treasure would likely have been taken long ago; how could it have remained until now?

"Alright, you all find a place to rest first. I'll focus on treating Wei Ruyan." After a brief chat, Sun Qiang and the Skyfall Beast brought Wei Ruyan over. Zhang Xuan said no more and went to meet them. After soul nourishment, Wei Ruyan's condition had improved significantly compared to the past two days, but she was still unconscious. Placing her in a place concentrated with spiritual energy and making all the necessary preparations, Zhang Xuan began the treatment. His Witchcraft Soul left his body. Using a secret art, he transferred her soul onto the Ten-Leaf Flower. Only when everything was perfectly prepared did he finally breathe a sigh of relief. The Ten-Leaf Flower required some time to nourish the soul, at least three days, so there was no rush.

He took out the Earth Vein Spirit Fluid and used it to nourish Wei Ruyan's body. Zhang Xuan's brows furrowed. "The Earth Vein Spirit Fluid can only prevent further damage to her physical body; for her to fully recover her vitality, she would need the help of the Restoration Pill!" The Restoration Pill was a Level 7 pill, and with his current strength, he definitely couldn't concoct it. Moreover, he had neither the pill formula nor the various medicinal ingredients required to make it. "It seems I'll have to visit the Pill Forger School..." He let out a sigh.

His current plan was to visit the Pill Forger Guild, raise his pill concocting ability to the 6-star level, apply to the headquarters for the Restoration Pill formula, and then find a 6-star pill forger to help him concoct it. "It's still early for the evening, so I'll make a trip to the Pill Forger School!"

It had only been dawn for a short while when he returned to the academy from Cloudmist Ridge. Challenging the Physician Guild and engaging in a life-and-death duel with You Xu sounded complicated, but it had actually only taken about half an hour. Afterward, arriving at this residence, settling in, and treating Wei Ruyan, all the commotion had only brought them to midday. There was still a long time until Luo Ruoxi's appointed evening meeting. As the saying goes, "revenge should not wait overnight." Since he had publicly declared on the high platform that he would visit the Pill Forger School, and he was idle anyway, not going for a round would make him seem unrighteous, wouldn't it? Or as if he didn't keep his word?

Inside a spacious room at the Pill Forger School, Lu Feng sat with a grim expression. Below him, four elders sat around a table, all with similarly ashen faces.

"I called you here to discuss how we can rescue Vice Principal You!" With a wave of his hand, Lu Feng scanned the room.

"Principal, Vice Principal You's current predicament is his own doing," an elder shook his head. "As a master teacher, one's foundation is built on trust. He went back on his word and caused the death of a Saint. If this is submitted to the Teacher's Court, it would be enough for a conviction! Furthermore, it was a legitimate life-and-death duel between physicians, and he lost fair and square. Even if we wanted to save him, there's no excuse. I think... we should just let it go!" If Zhang Xuan had been there, he would have recognized him as Vice Principal Zhou, Zhou Qing. It was this very person who had personally arranged the venue for Luo Ruoxi's public lecture back then.

"Let it go? What kind of joke is that!" an elder interrupted him. "If it weren't for the Saint realm medicinal herbs Vice Principal You cultivated, could you have concocted a peak Level 6 pill? Could your pill concocting skills have improved so much?"

"Exactly," another elder said. "Vice Principal You has shown kindness to our Pill Forger School. We can't just let him be taken away like this, especially by a student!"

"This matter must be handled seriously," the last elder spoke. "Otherwise, anyone could act recklessly. What would become of the Master Teacher Academy's dignity?" The Pill Forger School, like other schools, also had four vice principals.

"I know You Xu has shown us kindness, but... he was in the wrong here. The other party acted according to the rules, and even the Physician School hasn't said anything. If we cause more trouble, I'm afraid... others will call us petty!" Vice Principal Zhou frowned.

"Petty? Hmph, this fellow has no respect for elders and openly humiliated the Principal in the academy. If we don't teach him a good lesson, wouldn't everyone think our Pill Forger School is easy to bully?" the first elder said.

"But it was clearly the Principal who interfered..." Vice Principal Zhou frowned, but before he could finish, he heard Principal Lu Feng on the platform wave his hand.

"Enough! I called you here to discuss how to handle this matter, not to quarrel." Lu Feng's face was filled with vexation. As the dignified acting principal of the Master Teacher Academy, not only was he looked down upon by a twenty-year-old fellow, but he was also put in an awkward position. The thought alone made his blood boil.

"This Zhang Xuan, ever since he arrived at the academy, has caused a storm of trouble and unrest. Regardless of his talent or future potential, our Master Teacher Academy will not tolerate such an unmanageable existence!" Seeing that everyone had quieted down, Principal Lu Feng waved his hand. "Furthermore, at the Physician Guild, he publicly admitted that he wasn't a student. I have already sent people to clear out his residence in the elite zone. From today onward, he is to move out and not be allowed to step foot in it again!"

"This..." Vice Principal Zhou was thoroughly anxious. "Principal, regardless of anything else, Zhang Xuan has gained the high regard of Principal Mi, Principal Zhao, and others. Doing this... won't it displease them?" Even if the other party isn't an academy student, given that he's highly regarded by Principal Mi and the others, living here wouldn't be an issue. Directly expelling him would be akin to completely tearing off our face, wouldn't it?

"Displeased? I'm acting according to the academy's rules; how could they be displeased?" Lu Feng gave a cold chuckle. "The properties around the academy are extremely valuable. First, we'll drive him out, leaving him nowhere to stay, then we can figure out how to teach him a lesson!"

Vice Principal Zhou's face was ashen. Just as he was about to continue persuading them, he heard a knock at the door from outside.

"Principal, second-year student Huang Xing requests an audience!"

"Come in!" Hearing that it was Huang Xing, who managed the elite zone, Lu Feng knew the task must be complete and nodded.

"Huang Xing greets the esteemed principals!" Upon entering, Huang Xing was startled to see all five principals and vice principals of the Pill Forger School present. He immediately clasped his fists in greeting.

"How did the task I assigned you go?" Lu Feng looked over.

"Reporting, Principal... I have already cleared out Master Zhang's belongings and reclaimed the villa..." With a twitch of his lips, Huang Xing quickly replied.

"Well done!" Lu Feng nodded in satisfaction, stroking his beard. A mere freshman thinking of contending with him was still far too inexperienced. Although he had to be mindful of his master teacher status and couldn't personally take action, with the prestige he had accumulated over the years in the Master Teacher Academy and even Hongyuan City, making a minor figure's life difficult was still very easy.

"How is he doing now? Is he frantically looking for a place to stay? Tell the merchant guilds that no one is allowed to lease or even sell him property. Otherwise, I will personally come for them!" Lu Feng waved his hand dismissively.

"This..." Huang Xing hesitated. "Reporting, Principal, he... didn't look for a place to stay!"

"Didn't look? Does he intend to squat in the elite zone and refuse to leave?" Lu Feng frowned.

"No... The thing is, right after I moved Master Zhang's belongings out, Prince Huai bestowed upon him a massive residence, covering over three hundred mu and lavishly decorated, comparable to a royal palace... And then, he moved right in!" Huang Xing's face flushed crimson.

"Prince Huai... bestowed a residence?" Lu Feng's eyes widened. He had just said the other party would be homeless, and then someone gifted him a luxurious mansion. Was this true or false?

"Yes!" Huang Xing nodded. Although he didn't want to say it, that was the reality... Principal Lu's attempt to reclaim the residence had not only been useless but had also thoroughly offended the person.

His face ashen, Lu Feng was about to ask for more details when he saw a young man rush in.

"Principal... this is bad!" It was his personal direct disciple.

"What's wrong?" Seeing the young man so flustered, Lu Feng frowned.

"It's... Zhang Xuan! He's come, he's come to the Pill Forger School!" the young man exclaimed anxiously.