Ling Feng and Yan Cangtian were both experts in alchemy. Despite Yan Cangtian's impaired eyesight, his mastery of fire control for alchemy was truly remarkable.
After Ling Feng helped him select the correct herbs, Yan Cangtian finally succeeded in refining a Ninefold Organ Pill.
However, it was evident that his pill was inferior when compared to those refined by Ling Feng.
This wasn't to imply that Yan Cangtian's alchemy skills were inferior to Ling Feng's. Rather, it was his tendency to experience unpredictable fluctuations in elemental qi.
Although Ling Feng temporarily suppressed the medicinal toxicity in Yan Cangtian's body with golden needles, he still couldn't fully control his elemental qi. A sudden disappearance of his elemental qi wouldn't occur, but it was still affected.
The fact that Yan Cangtian could overcome this effect and refine ancient medicinal pills from the Classic Formula of the Medicine King was already quite remarkable.
"Young man!" Yan Cangtian looked at the medicinal pill refined by Ling Feng, compared it to his own, and couldn't help but sigh. "The descendant of the Medical Saint is indeed impressive!"
"Senior, your fire control technique is also remarkable. If we can restore you to your former peak state, you won't be inferior to me!" Ling Feng said confidently, without any hint of flattery.
"Hmph, you are so young. I am as old as your grandfather!" Yan Cangtian smiled bitterly and added, "When I observed your fire control just now, the fire-attribute true qi you displayed seemed extraordinary. Perhaps it was spirit-infused true qi?"
"Indeed, Senior. Nothing can escape your notice. My true qi was indeed infused with an Earth-Fire Crystal, extracted from an Earth-Fire Flame Demon," Ling Feng admitted truthfully.
"Young man, Earth-Fire Flame Demons are at least at the demon lord level, right? No wonder."
Yan Cangtian squinted, evaluating Ling Feng more and more satisfactorily.
Earth-Fire true qi was almost the most suitable type of fire-attribute true qi for alchemy. This kid was truly blessed.
"It was purely luck. Thanks to Elder Wen from Cangqiong Sect, I was fortunate enough to obtain that Earth-Fire Crystal," Ling Feng said casually.
"Ah, so you know Wen Tingguang, that old fellow, too. Interesting."
Stroking his long beard, Yan Cangtian said, "You've got an excellent grade of fire-attribute true qi, but you don't know how to use it. Today, I'll pass on to you the Taoist Art of Heavenly Fire. Although it's a method for alchemy and fire control, at your level, it should be more than enough to handle minor threats."
With that said, Yan Cangtian directly tossed out a slightly yellowed book, then turned back to tinker with his alchemy furnace.
"Uhh..." Ling Feng hesitated for a moment as he accepted the book Taoist Art of Heavenly Fire, but ultimately decided to keep it. He respectfully bowed to Yan Cangtian and said, "Thank you, Senior!"
Yan Cangtian just pursed his lips, pretending not to hear.
Ling Feng opened the Taoist Art of Heavenly Fire and was quickly captivated by the techniques for manipulating fire energy described inside.
The book detailed techniques such as condensing qi into form, shaping various spiritual manifestations with true qi, forming the images of dragons and tigers, and creating spectacular celestial phenomena...
All of these relied on the coordination of true qi and spiritual consciousness.
It was as if he had opened the door to a whole new world; he realized that true qi could be used in such ways!
He didn't know how much time had passed when he noticed that it was already bright outside.
Ling Feng sneezed several times in a row and couldn't help muttering, "Who's talking about me?"
He suddenly looked up and realized he had been immersed in the Taoist Art of Heavenly Fire for so long that he had lost track of time. It was now mid-morning, and he probably missed all of his morning classes!
Ling Feng looked frustrated and quickly turned to Yan Cangtian beside him, asking urgently, "Senior, why didn't you call me?"
"Hmph, what's the point of attending the courses of a yellow-tier student? What's it compared to your comprehension of the Taoist Art of Heavenly Fire here?" Yan Cangtian said disdainfully.
Ling Feng pursed his lips. While what Yan Cangtian said was true, since becoming a yellow-tier student, he hadn't attended a single class. It seemed a bit unjustifiable...
He was the chief of the East Court as well...
"Senior, could you please take me back first? Thank you, Senior," Ling Feng said respectfully.
"Alright!" Yan Cangtian grabbed Ling Feng's shoulder and in the next moment, their figures flickered as they flew towards the direction of the Tianshu East Court.
Someone was indeed uttering Ling Feng's name.
"Ling Feng! Ling Feng! Ling Feng!"
A gentle voice tinged with a hint of impatience echoed in the classroom.
Su Qingxuan furrowed her brows tightly, her beautiful face filled with anger.
This student is really out of line!
As the chief of the East Court, it was understandable for you to be absent a few days ago due to your injury, but now that you are clearly fine, you continue to be absent!
This is too arrogant!
Although she was only a mentor of imperial history, she was still the person in charge of these yellow-tier students of the East Court, similar to a homeroom teacher.
Qin Wanwan sat in the classroom, also frowning. Since the first day of training, she hadn't seen Ling Feng again.
For some reason, she inexplicably missed that annoying guy a little.
"Forget it!" Su Qingxuan suddenly stood up from behind the lectern, took a deep breath, and the exaggerated rise and fall of her chest attracted the attention of most male students.
Su Qingxuan slammed the lectern and said with a furrowed brow, "Since the chief has been absent for a long time, let's select a vice chief from among you to temporarily take over Ling Feng's duties."
After speaking, Su Qingxuan scanned the crowd and eventually stopped at Qin Wanwan, speaking softly, "Qin Wanwan, you have a good understanding of imperial history, and your cultivation and talent are excellent. Let's appoint you as the vice chief for now."
"Absolutely support!"
Qin Wanwan hadn't replied yet, but the male students around were already roaring with approval.
Qin Wanwan was the number one beauty of the East Court, so of course, they wholeheartedly agreed to her appointment as vice chief.
Qin Wanwan's appearance was indeed impeccable; petite and exquisite, with a well-proportioned figure and skin as fair as snow. She was reminiscent of the misty mountains and waters, exuding a charming and graceful aura.
Of course, this was all superficial. Once you got to know her better, you'd realize how arrogant and willful this woman could be.
However, it was strange. Ever since the incident at the Heavenly Forest outskirts where Ling Feng had scolded her, Qin Wanwan's willful nature seemed to have toned down a bit.
Qin Wanwan slowly stood up, hesitated for a moment with her lips gently bitten, and finally nodded. "Okay, Mentor Su."
"Well, from now on, assist me properly in my work and don't be like Ling Feng!" Su Qingxuan nodded, gesturing for Qin Wanwan to sit down.
"Let's end the imperial history class here for today. You can all go back..."
Before Su Qingxuan could finish, a magnetic voice suddenly came from outside the door, gently saying, "Mentor Su, can I have a word with you? Please come out."
The students in the classroom turned their heads towards the door, where they saw a handsome man in a moon-white robe, standing gracefully with a faint smile on his face. He looked to be very charming.