Chapter 341: Farewell!
"What do you plan to do after the three-year agreement ends?" As they walked out of Yunlan Hall, Jiang Lin suddenly turned to Xiao Yan and asked.
"Huh? I plan to return home first, and then go to Jia Nan Academy to fulfill another promise," Xiao Yan responded, slightly stunned at first. Then, subconsciously, he added, with a gleam of anticipation in his eyes as he mentioned Jia Nan Academy, as if he could already picture a green-clad young woman smiling at him from afar.
"Jia Nan Academy?" Jiang Lin didn't go to look for Yun Yun and the others, but instead, decided to take Xiao Yan down the back mountain of Yunlan Mountain. He wasn't interested in managing the Crystal Pills; he only took a technical stake in it. As for the rest, like the Feather Sheath Wings, he would leave the benefits and distribution to them to figure out on their own.
"I've heard that Jia Nan Academy has a Qi Training Tower that can refine Dou Qi and accelerate Dou Qi cultivation. I once found in some records that this tower might be related to a special flame. If you get the chance, you should check it out," Jiang Lin informed Xiao Yan about what he knew of Jia Nan Academy in advance.
Xiao Yan was immediately excited when he heard this. He quickly asked, "Brother Lin, is this information true?"
"Whether it's true or not, you'll find out when you experience it. But even if it is, it won't be easy to take it; it depends on whether you have the fortune," Jiang Lin replied. Unlike the Qinglian Earth Heart Fire, which had been developed for long-term use in the academy, the Fallen Heart Flame was something that even with Jiang Lin's connections and background, would be hard to take from Jia Nan Academy.
"Mm! This is an unexpected surprise!" Xiao Yan wasn't disappointed. Receiving this information was already a pleasant surprise for him. He was going to Jia Nan Academy anyway, and now he had more reasons to go. Although obtaining a flame with an owner was difficult, there was always a chance.
"So, what are you going to do next, Brother Lin?" Xiao Yan understood that the time to part ways was approaching. He was about to leave the Gama Empire and might not return for a while.
"Refine the pills I have, then break through to the Dou Ling stage, and perhaps finish a few experiments that I've left unresolved. If I finish soon, I might go to Jia Nan Academy through the Refiner's Guild and observe their Qi Training Tower while exchanging some insights on refining. Maybe we will meet again then," Jiang Lin explained, sending Xiao Yan down the mountain. He then stood on a piece of green stone, stroked his chin, and smiled.
Jiang Lin was very interested in the Burning Heaven Qi Training Tower at Jia Nan Academy, a replica of the Heavenly Seal Tower that refined flames. In fact, he was interested in all types of imitated spiritual tools. So far, he had come across or learned about three imitated spiritual tools: the Xuan Qi Umbrella, the Qing Xuan Ding, and the Burning Heaven Qi Training Tower from Jia Nan Academy. After finishing his business in the Gama Empire, he might go to Jia Nan Academy to observe the Burning Heaven Qi Training Tower.
"That sounds great!" Hearing that Jiang Lin might also visit Jia Nan Academy, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel excited. After all, who wouldn't be happy and thrilled to have a super genius who didn't conflict with his cultivation path, but instead complemented it?
If Jiang Lin needed a flame and wanted to refine pills, then eventually, even with their close relationship, there would be a conflict over their paths. It was inevitable. But Jiang Lin was different. In fact, Jiang Lin's cultivation method contradicted the mainstream cultivation systems of the world! Moreover, Xiao Yan could help Jiang Lin cultivate, and Jiang Lin could help Xiao Yan cultivate. There was no better cultivation companion than Jiang Lin.
"I'll definitely treat you well when we meet again, Brother Lin!" Xiao Yan grinned but quickly added, "But with your strength, you'll be entering Jia Nan Academy as a teacher, not like me as a student."
"Heh," Jiang Lin smiled lightly, his bright red-gold eyes gazing at a certain part of Xiao Yan's body. "If that's the case, then let's part ways here. The Medusa Queen may want to make her move soon."
Xiao Yan looked down at his chest, his heart skipping a beat, but he quickly bid farewell to Jiang Lin, "See you at Jia Nan Academy, Brother Lin!"
Jiang Lin waved and watched Xiao Yan walk off into the forest before spreading his red-gold wings and soaring into the sky, heading towards the top of Yunlan Mountain.
"Mr. Yao, I feel like you have something you want to say to me," Jiang Lin, using his sharp perception, quickly found Mr. Yao and Xiao Yi Xian's group, and inquired.
The elegant middle-aged man quietly studied the burly figure before him, a look of satisfaction filling his eyes.
"I've looked into it. That Yunlan Sect Elder is an Eight-Star Dou King, yet you managed to defeat him with one strike. Lin'er, your growth over these years has truly been astounding." Mr. Yao sighed softly, then continued, "Now you've built up your own power in the Gama Empire. The promise I made to give you a goal seems a bit laughable now."
This was nearly the first time Mr. Yao had witnessed how much Jiang Lin had accumulated in the Gama Empire over the years. He had seen how the Crystal Pill had stirred up so much excitement when Jiang Lin distributed it, and had also heard about the powerful Dou Kings and Dou Emperors in the profit-sharing community Jiang Lin had created.
This made Mr. Yao realize that this once-young eagle, who shouldn't even belong to the Magical Beast Mountain Range, had already spread its wings to fly alone in the storm.
"..."
Jiang Lin didn't speak. He simply remained silent, looking at Mr. Yao.
Xiao Yi Xian and Lan Ying quietly watched him, while he silently observed Mr. Yao. In the distance, some people noticed Jiang Lin and were about to approach, but when they saw the atmosphere, they wisely turned away.
"Heh, you are a fool who sees through everything. There's no feast that doesn't end. Your speed of growth has exceeded expectations, and I'm proud of you. Proud that you're now a soaring eagle, and seeing your current state, a heavy weight in my heart has finally been lifted. In some way, I also feel like I haven't let your mother down," Mr. Yao said with a reassuring smile, patting Jiang Lin, who was now taller and bulkier than him. He smiled softly, "The first time I saw you, you were this big, now you're nearly two meters tall. I must have raised you well. Good thing you look like your mother and not like me. Hahaha."
Mr. Yao laughed heartily, but Jiang Lin remained silent.
Because he knew, Mr. Yao was about to leave.
(END CHAPTER)
Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon.
Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Franklin1