Chapter 68: Even If Mang Qianchi Were Here, So What?

Ever since receiving the news Hu Qian sent back to the Inner Academy, Su Qian's expression had remained extremely grave. He had speculated about Gu Fei's identity, but given his own knowledge, how could he possibly recognize Gu Fei as the number one prodigy of the Ancient Clan?

At this moment, he was leading several Elders, rushing from the Inner Academy to Jianan City without a moment's rest.

"Since that person did not use force, it is very likely they are wary of the old Dean; therefore, there should be room for negotiation..."

Su Qian calculated silently in his heart.

Because, if the person who came to demand the Exotic Fire was truly as strong as Hu Qian's message claimed.

Even if they rushed over, they could only argue based on reason.

Resistance would not be of much use.

After all, that was at least a peak Dou Zong level powerhouse!

Su Qian was currently only a Two-Star Dou Zong; how could he possibly contend with that?

Early the next morning, Gu Fei brought Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin to the entrance of the Jia Nan Academy outer academy, intending to enter again.

At this time, a group of people dressed in Jia Nan Academy Elder robes walked over from the opposite side.

A soft voice came from behind: "Great Elder, this is that senior."

The middle-aged man in the lead had a polite smile on his serious face, yet deep within his brows and eyes, worry was hidden.

Su Qian had no doubts about this overly young face; instead, he bowed his head respectfully toward Gu Fei and offered a greeting.

Gu Fei raised an eyebrow.

Gu Fei scanned him in a leisurely manner, his fingertips moving slightly, and he nodded, his eyes full of dominance, looking as if he were certain of success.

Keen perception told him that the youth before him, whose depth he could not fathom, was extremely dangerous.

Caught off guard as he met those calm, pitch-black eyes, Su Qian felt his heart jump suddenly.

He frowned slightly, then quickly relaxed it, his footsteps pausing for a brief moment.

After listening to Hu Qian's words, Su Qian nodded calmly, withdrew his gaze, and immediately felt not the slightest bit of doubt.

Hearing the system's prompt, Gu Fei raised his eyes to look over without changing his expression.

There was no other reason; it was simply that Gu Fei looked too young, completely different from the powerhouse in Hu Qian's letter who had very likely already stepped into the Dou Zun realm.

Su Qian looked cautiously at Gu Fei and asked.

Su Qian frowned, pondered for a moment, and spoke somewhat tactfully.

"Senior, I presume you also know how important that thing is to our Inner Academy!"

"This senior, are you truly here to take the Exotic Fire?"

This Great Elder of the Inner Academy had a decent demeanor; he did not question the truth of the news Hu Qian had sent back just because of Gu Fei's youth.

He happened to meet Su Qian's gaze.

【Su Qian experiences hesitation, Emotion Value +50】

"Hmm!"

Immediately, he walked over quickly.

The Fallen Heart Flame could release heart fire and help people temper their Dou Qi; it was practically known as a cultivation cheat code.

It was suppressed beneath the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower, providing a continuous stream of assistance to Jia Nan Academy, and was the very foundation of the academy.

The rise of the Inner Academy was completely inseparable from the Fallen Heart Flame.

As the Great Elder of the Inner Academy, Su Qian naturally knew best that if the Fallen Heart Flame were lost, the Inner Academy would be unable to cultivate talent as it did now and would gradually wither away.

If the Inner Academy were to wither, and the outside world learned of this news, it would be hard to say whether Jia Nan Academy could remain in the Black-Corner Region.

It was for this reason that Su Qian had consistently refused to compromise.

"I naturally know the importance of the Fallen Heart Flame to you all, but I have said that after taking the Exotic Fire, I will provide compensation and will absolutely not let your Inner Academy suffer a loss!"

Gu Fei nodded again and stated frankly.

The compensation he could offer would naturally not be even half a fraction worse than the Fallen Heart Flame.

"Senior, although the Fallen Heart Flame can accelerate cultivation, it seems to have little effect for an existence like you, and refining an Exotic Fire is fraught with danger!"

Su Qian's tone remained very tactful, as he did not know how Gu Fei would compensate the Inner Academy and certainly wanted to strive to keep the Fallen Heart Flame.

Indeed, for Gu Fei, who was at the peak of Dou Zong and could enter the Dou Zun realm at any time, the cultivation-accelerating effect of the Fallen Heart Flame was of little use, at most serving as icing on the cake.

However, the danger of refining an Exotic Fire that Su Qian mentioned was absolutely nothing to Gu Fei.

"You don't need to worry about that; I can handle a mere Fallen Heart Flame!"

Gu Fei raised his eyebrows and said confidently, refusing to back down.

【Su Qian experiences a sense of being in a difficult position, Emotion Value +20】

Su Qian sighed and had no choice but to retreat in order to advance.

"Senior, since you are so confident, we have nothing more to say, but this Exotic Fire was left behind by the old Dean, and we do not have the right to dispose of it!"

He paused in his speech.

Su Qian knew that the old Dean, Mang Qianchi, was an absolute Dou Zun powerhouse who had left the Fallen Heart Flame behind when he departed.

Although he rarely managed the affairs of Jia Nan Academy and liked to travel the world, his great name still intimidated the entire Black-Corner Region.

"If the Exotic Fire is lost, we will have no way to answer to the old Dean!"

Su Qian continued, mentioning the old Dean specifically to make Gu Fei wary.

But how could Gu Fei be afraid?

With his status, even if Mang Qianchi were here, he would still dare to demand the Exotic Fire.

After all, the Fallen Heart Flame's ranking on the Exotic Flame Ranking was not high; once one reached above the Half-Saint level, an Exotic Fire of this degree had minimal effect.

"Senior Mang Qianchi left the Exotic Fire in the Inner Academy merely to create an academy with unique characteristics; since I have said I will not let the Inner Academy suffer a loss, I certainly will not!"

Gu Fei directly pointed out the old Dean's name, his tone devoid of the slightest bit of wariness.

"Lead the way!"

Su Qian opened his mouth as if to say something more, but he was interrupted by Gu Fei's next sentence.

He furrowed his brows but did not say anything else.

Gu Fei flicked his fingertips, and after a moment of Dou Qi fluctuation, a familiar, massive figure flew over from not far away.

The shadow that blotted out the sky and sun caused many people in Jianan City to cry out in alarm.

Gu Fei gave a command, and the massive Amethyst Winged Lion King flew directly above Jianan City.

Gu Fei wrapped his arm around Xiao Yixian's slender waist, and taking Qing Lin with him, he stepped into the void before the crowd of Inner Academy Elders and Su Qian.

His figure shifted, and he actually stepped through the air without any assistance, arriving directly on the back of the Lion King.

Originally, the Inner Academy Elders behind Su Qian were still engaged in a heated discussion, with many doubting whether Gu Fei truly possessed the terrifying strength Hu Qian had described, or if it even far exceeded that of Su Qian.

However, Gu Fei's ability to walk on air caused all the Inner Academy Elders to fall silent, and they no longer questioned his strength.

Su Qian and Hu Qian on the ground exchanged a glance, both sighing helplessly.

Seeing Gu Fei's firm attitude, they feared that no matter how they tried to negotiate, Gu Fei would insist on taking the Fallen Heart Flame.

Since Gu Fei was still willing to inform them politely, Su Qian and the others could not risk offending a peak Dou Zong powerhouse by refusing him.

After hesitating for a moment, Su Qian, Hu Qian, and the others had no choice but to agree, and then they flew ahead to lead the way for Gu Fei.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King followed the vast and mighty group ahead, flying toward the outside of the city.

(End of this chapter)