Chapter 57

"Is that so?" The onlookers all stared in shock at the scene before them.

No one had expected that Lin Feng would be so aggressive, kicking Xuan Yuan Yu away with one foot.

Is this guy not worried about Xuan Zhan in Jialan Academy?

"Boy, you..." Xuan Yuan Yu's face was extremely dark. At this moment, he was being stepped on by Yang Fan, feeling a humiliation he had never experienced before.

Growing up, Xuan Yuan Yu had never felt this way.

"If you can come up with fifteen million silver notes, I can still give the Xuan family some face and spare you today." Lin Feng looked at Xuan Yuan Yu coldly.

Xuan Yuan Yu now wished he could tear Lin Feng to pieces.

But he knew he was no match for Lin Feng. Moreover, this boy seemed to have no qualms, and Xuan Zhan couldn't figure out Lin Feng's background for the time being.

Xuan Yuan Yu was well aware that there were many powerful forces outside Jialan City.

Jialan City was just a main city in Zhenwu Kingdom, not even ranking high. The forces within Jialan City were also not top-tier in Zhenwu Kingdom, only considered local powers.

Therefore, Xuan Yuan Yu decided to temporarily submit, then investigate Lin Feng's identity before deciding how to deal with him. After all, a gentleman can wait ten years for revenge. Xuan Yuan Yu found a reason to comfort himself and said, "Alright, I'll give you the money."

Lin Feng withdrew his right foot from Xuan Yuan Yu's body. Xuan Yuan Yu got up from the ground, feeling humiliated as he took out fifteen million silver notes. These silver notes were given to him by the elders of his clan to purchase a large amount of medicinal herbs, but now he had to hand them over to Lin Feng to escape.

Lin Feng took the silver notes and looked at Xuan Yuan Yu coldly, "You can leave now."

Xuan Yuan Yu was secretly seething with hatred but knew he was no match for Lin Feng. He could only hide his resentment and quickly walked away, soon disappearing from sight.

The onlookers gradually dispersed, but many were still discussing the intense battle. Who would have thought that Xuan Yuan Yu, the young master of a prestigious family, would suffer such a significant loss?

Lin Feng approached the young cultivator selling the black spirit root, took out five million silver notes, and handed them to him.

Then, Lin Feng put away the black spirit root.

"What is your name, sir?" The young cultivator was clearly surprised, seemingly not expecting anyone to spend five million silver notes on a black spirit root, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Jialan Academy, Lin Feng."

The young cultivator nodded and turned to walk away.

"Brother, you've been tricked. A black spirit root is worth at most thirty thousand silver notes, not five million."

"Yes, brother, that guy was clearly trying to cheat you."

Many people chimed in.

Lin Feng smiled and bid farewell to the crowd.

How could he not know that a black spirit root was not worth five million silver notes?

But Lin Feng was kind and generous. Seeing that the young man was in trouble, he decided to help, considering it an act of virtue.

In the days that followed, life returned to normal. Lin Feng practiced diligently every day, hoping to break through to the Martial Master realm.

But clearly, breaking through to the Martial Master realm was not an easy task.

"There are only two months left until the Four Academies Competition. I hope I can break through before then."

Lin Feng muttered to himself.

The Four Academies Competition was a contest among the four divisions of the Inner Academy.

It took place every three years!

The Four Academies Competition ranked the talented students of the Inner Academy.

A higher ranking not only brought honor to the division but also earned the student substantial rewards.

The higher the ranking, the more generous the monthly benefits from the academy. Currently, Lin Feng could only receive thirty ordinary Qi-replenishing pills each month.

However, the top-ranked students could receive Da Li Fu Long Pills.

If Lin Feng took one Da Li Fu Long Pill every day, his cultivation would advance rapidly.

But the Da Li Fu Long Pills were personally refined by an elder of Jialan Academy, and the supply was limited. They were not available for purchase, no matter how much money one had.

Therefore, many students practiced hard, striving to achieve a good ranking in the Four Academies Competition every three years. This determined whether they would use Qi-replenishing pills or Da Li Fu Long Pills for the next three years, a difference that was unimaginable.

"Roar!"

Lin Feng dared not slack off. He shouted and leaped out, striking in all directions. He was practicing the Crushing Fist. An hour later, Su Zimo arrived.

"Junior Brother Lin, Senior Brother Zhang Qichu asked me to find you. He said Senior Brother Huo Xuanyi is looking for you," Su Zimo said.

"Huo Xuanyi? The Huo Xuanyi ranked seventh in the Inner Academy?" Lin Feng was surprised.

"Yes, exactly him," Su Zimo nodded quickly.

Lin Feng was puzzled. He and Huo Xuanyi seemed to have no connection.

Huo Xuanyi was quite mysterious in the Inner Academy and rarely appeared.

Lin Feng had been in the Inner Academy for more than half a year but had never seen Huo Xuanyi.

As for why Huo Xuanyi was looking for him, Lin Feng was naturally very confused.

"Alright, let's go back and see."

Lin Feng said and returned to the academy with Su Zimo. In the living room, Zhang Qichu was carefully conversing with a young cultivator. He looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, with a slender build and a firm face.

Lin Feng was somewhat surprised. This person was clearly Huo Xuanyi, the same young cultivator who had been selling the black spirit root a few days ago.

"Junior Brother Lin, how have you been since we last met?" Huo Xuanyi smiled.

Lin Feng nodded and said, "I'm fine. I apologize for not recognizing Senior Brother Huo that day."

"I've been away from the academy for over a year, so it's normal that Junior Brother Lin doesn't recognize me," Huo Xuanyi smiled and continued, "I came to discuss something with Junior Brother Lin today."

"Senior Brother Huo, Junior Brother Lin, I remember Wang Xuanyi asked me to do something today. It's almost time, so I'll go see what it is. You two can talk slowly." Zhang Qichu smiled and stood up.

"Junior Brother Zhang, take your time," Huo Xuanyi nodded.

After Zhang Qichu left, Lin Feng asked, "I wonder why Senior Brother Huo has come."

"Junior Brother Lin, do you remember the black spirit root?" Huo Xuanyi asked.

"Of course," Lin Feng nodded.

"This is the spirit root of the Xuanming Black Flame Fruit. I believe Junior Brother Lin knows this," Huo Xuanyi looked at Lin Feng.

Lin Feng nodded.

Huo Xuanyi continued, "To be honest, I discovered a Xuanming Black Flame Fruit while training outside. It was guarded by a fierce beast, and the fruit was not yet ripe. Now, half a year has passed, and I believe the Xuanming Black Flame Fruit should be ripe. Since we are fellow disciples, I would like to invite Junior Brother Lin to join me in this opportunity."

"A ripe Xuanming Black Flame Fruit?" Lin Feng's eyes lit up.

This was a rare treasure. With just one, Lin Feng believed he could advance to the Martial Master realm.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Huo," Lin Feng said, suppressing his excitement.

"Ha ha, Junior Brother, there's no need to be so polite. We'll set out tomorrow. Prepare yourself," Huo Xuanyi said.

"Alright, I'll prepare well," Lin Feng nodded.

After sending Huo Xuanyi off, Lin Feng began to prepare the necessary items. The next day, Lin Feng and Huo Xuanyi set out for the Qilin Mountains in the wilderness, where the Xuanming Black Flame Fruit grew deep within.