Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 100: Snorting Through The Nostrils

Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Snorting Through The Nostrils

Attending class was a total waste of time for Chu Feng. He merely sat in the classroom pretending to pay attention, while secretly delving into the comprehension of the Glazed Sword Technique.

At the moment, he had only grasped the first level of the sword technique, and even that understanding was insufficient and not thorough.

He would need to invest a significant amount of time and energy to further comprehend and extrapolate its intricacies.

In his mind, the mental methods of the Glazed Sword Technique kept appearing line by line. When his heart and mind were wholly immersed in it, a vision of a youth wielding a sword emerged in his thoughts.

Grasping a treasure sword, the figure performed moves according to the sword techniques Chu Feng had comprehended.

Where there were flaws, they would be corrected and perfected.

Training the sword with the heart, and comprehending the sword with the soul—this was the superior method of mastering sword techniques.

Mental methods, in essence, were the process of understanding swordsmanship using one’s heart and mind.

...

The day passed in the blink of an eye. After finishing the last afternoon class, Chu Feng quickly walked outside.

"Chu Feng, wait a moment!" Teacher Xie Bing called out to him.

Oh no, Teacher Xie Bing is probably going to scold me again. Chu Feng initially harbored some wishful thinking, hoping Teacher Xie Bing had forgotten about his absence from class the day before.

Unfortunately, he still couldn’t escape.

"Teacher Xie, you look beautiful today!" Chu Feng, quick-witted as ever, knew that women loved to be flattered. In truth, Xie Bing did look exceptionally stunning today.

A light blue long dress accentuated her elegant and graceful figure, making her appear even more refined and captivating.

"Hmph, stop buttering me up! You’ve been skipping classes, showing up so inconsistently, this can’t go on!"

"Also, do you remember I mentioned introducing you to a remarkable Alchemy Taoist Master? I’ve finally arranged it. This evening, you’ll accompany me to visit this Grand Alchemist!"

Teacher Xie Bing truly cared about Chu Feng.

It had only been two days, and she had already made the arrangements.

She likely didn’t have such great pull herself, so she probably enlisted the help of a go-between.

Chu Feng’s mind, however, was preoccupied with tonight’s ambush at the Prince Liu Mansion meant to kill him. He had no interest in visiting any Alchemy Taoist Master.

Yet, seeing Teacher Xie Bing’s sincere intentions and hopeful gaze, Chu Feng found it hard to refuse.

He reluctantly agreed, saying, "It’s not a problem for me to go, I just hope I don’t disappoint your considerable effort, Teacher!"

"Actually, I’m really not as outstanding as you imagine!"

Chu Feng’s statement was a modest one. In truth, he was far more exceptional than Xie Bing imagined. In this world, those who could compete with him in alchemical expertise could be counted on one hand.

Teacher Xie Bing was simply too kind to him.

If he didn’t conceal his abilities, he genuinely feared Teacher Xie Bing’s enthusiasm might lead her to introduce him to yet another Alchemy Taoist Master next time.

"Chu Feng, wait for me at the academy gate for a moment!"

After speaking, Teacher Xie Bing hurriedly left.

She was probably going to carefully doll herself up or prepare some gifts.

Chu Feng smiled wryly as he made his way alone to the academy gate to wait.

At this time, it was the peak of the after-school rush, with students from all grades pouring out. Waiting at the academy gate, Chu Feng stood out quite a bit.

Nearly every passing student couldn’t help but cast a glance or two in his direction.

Being stared at like a monkey in a zoo, Chu Feng couldn’t help but feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Fortunately, it wasn’t long before Teacher Xie Bing appeared.

She seemed to have quickly applied light makeup, which made her look even more stunning. Accompanying her was a relatively young male teacher, appearing to be only in his thirties, and notably handsome as well.

Chu Feng vaguely remembered this male teacher as the head instructor for higher-year students, who also served as the alchemical teacher for the first class.

He seemed to have the surname Zhao and was said to have an impressive background. His talent in alchemy was reportedly extraordinary as well.

Even someone as formidable as Niu Baotian only served as a head instructor for the lower grades. For this person to surpass him at such a young age, one could imagine how remarkable his abilities must be.

Moreover, he rarely showed up at academy-hosted events.

This hinted at his exalted status within the academy and the considerable freedom he was afforded.

In this regard, he was somewhat similar to Chu Feng’s own position as a Guest Alchemist at the Golden Talisman Sect Store. Only those who were specially valued earned such privileges.

"Chu Feng, quickly come and greet Teacher Zhao Gou! It’s all thanks to Teacher Zhao’s help that I could recommend you to that Grand Alchemist!"

Xie Bing smiled and gave Chu Feng a subtle wink, hinting at Zhao Gou’s key role.

Phrased more plainly, she was hinting for Chu Feng to ingratiate himself with Zhao Gou.

"Student Chu Feng greets Teacher Zhao Gou!" For someone as prideful as Chu Feng, bowing and scraping to others was something he simply would not do. Lowering his stance and offering a junior’s respect to Zhao Gou was already granting the latter a huge courtesy.

For a mere head instructor at an Alchemy Academy, who at most might be a third-grade alchemist, to deserve such homage from the Eternal Life Pill Master? That was utterly laughable.

If not for Xie Bing’s presence and for not wanting to make her feel awkward, Chu Feng wouldn’t have bothered to lower his head at all.

Zhao Gou exuded an air of haughtiness, casting a superior and critical glance at Chu Feng while snorting coldly through his nose. He frowned and said, "Alright, alright, no need to curry favor with me! If not for Xie Bing, I wouldn’t even consider introducing someone like you to such a revered Alchemy Taoist Master!"

"When we get there, kneel a few extra times in front of the Master. Flatter him a bit, and maybe he’ll take a liking to you!"

After speaking, Zhao Gou impatiently waved his hand and said, "Let’s go, hurry up! I’ve still got other things to do!"

Judging by Zhao Gou’s expression and tone, he was one contemptuous step away from outright insulting him, "You worthless piece of trash, don’t waste my time."

The mild humility that had previously lingered on Chu Feng’s face vanished without a trace. The smile on his lips had long since dissipated, replaced by a cold and indifferent demeanor.

Lowering oneself only to have warm words met with icy disdain? Never again.

"Xie Bing, after we meet Grand Master Huang, let’s find a place to grab a meal! I could use the opportunity to give you some guidance on refining Golden Talisman Elixirs." Zhao Gou’s gaze merely brushed over Chu Feng’s face before locking onto Xie Bing’s charming features.

It was obvious Zhao Gou harbored certain intentions toward Xie Bing.

His very tone brimmed with arrogance as he spoke.

There were very few alchemists capable of refining Golden Talisman Elixirs. For someone as young as him to succeed in producing a First-grade Gold Talisman Pill was nothing short of extraordinary.

Xie Bing, being merely a First-grade Alchemist herself, lacked the skill to refine even a First-grade Gold Talisman Pill.

In her presence, Zhao Gou naturally felt an overwhelming sense of superiority.

"Hmm... alright then! I’ll treat you to dinner to express my thanks for recommending Chu Feng!" Teacher Xie Bing hesitated briefly before smiling and agreeing.

She wasn’t oblivious; how could she not see through Zhao Gou’s intentions? But having owed him a favor for helping Chu Feng, she couldn’t bring herself to refuse him a meal.

With his goal achieved, a faint smile finally appeared on Zhao Gou’s face.

Just then, the Second Prince also emerged from the academy gates. Beside him was the alluring and coquettish Chen Yanjuan, while a large entourage of subordinates followed closely behind.

Among them was none other than Qiao Sheng.