Chapter 70: A Closed Door

"What? You're saying Ye Yuan, at the fourth level of Yuan Qi, passed the alchemist examination?"

Jiang Yunhe had not lost his composure like this in a long time, but the news Feng Ruoqing brought truly astonished him.

"Yes, not only did he pass the初级 alchemist examination, but he also refined a super-grade second-tier强化 pill during the test. According to tests, after taking this pill, a cultivator at the first level of Ling Liquid would gain power capable of threatening someone at the fifth level of Ling Liquid." Feng Ruoqing's words were nothing short of shocking.

"Super-grade... second-tier... pill? Ling... first level of Ling Liquid threatening the fifth level?"

Jiang Yunhe's mind went blank; what Feng Ruoqing said completely exceeded his understanding.

Seeing Jiang Yunhe so flustered, Feng Ruoqing couldn't help but laugh inwardly. She had been at the Danwu Academy for some years and had never seen Jiang Yunhe in such a state.

"Could it be that Ye Yuan is naturally strong in soul power and has already reached the alchemist realm?" After a long while, Jiang Yunhe asked.

Feng Ruoqing shook her head: "No, his soul power is not strong, just slightly above average. He could refine second-tier pills because he used the Yin-Yang Separation Technique."

"Hiss, the Yin-Yang Separation Technique... Even with that, isn't this a bit too exaggerated?"

"Well, actually, Ye Yuan's Yin-Yang Separation Technique has reached the legendary realm!" Feng Ruoqing said, still finding it incredible herself.

The legendary realm itself is a legend.

Achieving this realm is nearly impossible.

Those old-timers in the Alchemist Guild, despite their advanced age, none have cultivated any alchemy technique to the legendary realm, let alone the more difficult Yin-Yang Separation Technique.

Jiang Yunhe, already stunned beyond belief, was struck again.

He stared at Feng Ruoqing for a long while before confirming she wasn't lying: "What kind of fortune has Ye Yuan encountered? Isn't this too incredible?"

Feng Ruoqing seemed prepared: "He naturally wouldn't say, but I suspect there is an extremely powerful alchemist behind Ye Yuan! And it can't be his father. In my opinion, this alchemist must be beyond the Dan King realm!"

Jiang Yunhe paced back and forth, digesting the news from Feng Ruoqing.

Thus, Feng Ruoqing's guess seemed closest to the truth; otherwise, it would be impossible to explain Ye Yuan's monstrous alchemy talent at such a young age.

After a long while, Jiang Yunhe spoke: "Such a figure is too terrifying; it's better not to provoke him. But I can't understand: since Ye Yuan has such a formidable master, why would he send him to the Danwu Academy?"

Feng Ruoqing shook her head: "I've thought about that too. Perhaps it's to train his disciple?"

"Hmm, that's possible! Damn, you said those two old fools Wang Jinfu and Sun Jianming also know about this—they won't let Ye Yuan go! Let's go find Ye Yuan quickly!"

With that, Jiang Yunhe was about to rush out.

Feng Ruoqing smiled: "Principal, rest assured. Before returning to the academy, I visited the Fragrant Medicine Pavilion. Ye Yuan had already rushed back to the academy last night. President Wu Daofeng and the two vice-presidents came empty-handed, and Master Ye Hang happened to be in seclusion, so they returned with nothing. Finally, they had to entrust the Fragrant Medicine Pavilion's manager, Feng San, to deliver the alchemist badge to the academy."

Jiang Yunhe sighed in relief and laughed heartily: "Haha, Old Wu actually got a closed door too! I bet his expression was priceless! Ye Yuan must have anticipated this and rushed back overnight. It seems he has deep feelings for the academy! Since Ye Yuan is back, have him come see me immediately. No, I'll go see him myself!"

Jiang Yunhe, accompanied by Feng Ruoqing, went to Ye Yuan's residence without alerting anyone else.

Someone of his status personally visiting a student would cause an uproar in the academy.

However, Jiang Yunhe did not see Ye Yuan; as soon as Ye Yuan returned to the academy, he entered the training room.

Instead, Jiang Yunhe found Lü'er and Feng San at Ye Yuan's residence. They didn't recognize Jiang Yunhe, though Lü'er was quite familiar with Feng Ruoqing.

"Teacher Feng, are you looking for the young master?"

"Yes, didn't he come back last night? Where is he?"

"The young master said he felt he was about to break through, so he went into seclusion as soon as he returned. Manager Feng didn't even get to see him."

Jiang Yunhe was taken aback. Break through? The kid was just avoiding everyone!

He had only broken through to the fourth level of Yuan Qi a few days ago; how could he break through again so soon?

Although Ye Yuan had broken through quickly before, each level in the Yuan Qi realm becomes more difficult.

From the fourth to the fifth level of Yuan Qi—how could it be so easy?

Besides, even if he could break through, his rapid advancement would surely affect future progress. Such a move would be too costly.

With such a powerful teacher behind him, how could Ye Yuan make such a low-level mistake?

So, Ye Yuan was definitely avoiding everyone!

This kid, causing such a stir and then hiding from everyone—how irresponsible!

Jiang Yunhe felt quite frustrated. Someone of his status coming to see a junior actually got a closed door!

He had just been mocking Wu Daofeng, and now, like retribution, it was his turn.

But admittedly, seclusion was a perfect excuse.

In martial cultivation, the most taboo thing is disturbing someone in seclusion.

Even as the principal, Jiang Yunhe could not casually disturb Ye Yuan's seclusion.

Feng Ruoqing hadn't expected this either and said helplessly: "Then... Miss Lü'er, sorry for the intrusion. If Ye Yuan comes out of seclusion, please tell him to go to the Cloud Wave Pavilion at the back mountain to see the principal."

Lü'er blinked and nodded: "Teacher Feng, rest assured, Lü'er will remember."

Lü'er was innocent and didn't understand Feng Ruoqing's meaning, but Feng San, well-versed in worldly affairs, was startled and secretly glanced at Jiang Yunhe.

He had only vaguely sensed the man's power, but now he guessed Jiang Yunhe's identity!

Feng San never expected that the esteemed principal of Danwu Academy would personally come to see Ye Yuan!

Recalling that morning when President Wu Daofeng also personally delivered the badge, Feng San's inner shock was unparalleled.

From the moment he received the badge that morning, Feng San knew that Wu Daofeng wasn't looking for Ye Hang; they were looking for Ye Yuan!

Having been the manager of the Fragrant Medicine Pavilion for so many years, no one knew better than him what a fourth-level Yuan Qi alchemist meant!

The two most powerful and influential figures in the Qin State had both come to see his young master!

"Huff..."

Seeing Jiang Yunhe and Feng Ruoqing walk away, Feng San let out a long breath.

Young Master Ye Yuan was truly different now; he had grown from a prodigal into the top genius of the entire Qin State.

Even great figures like Jiang Yunhe and Wu Daofeng were vying to win over his young master!

"Lü'er, our young master Ye Yuan has made it!" Feng San exclaimed with heartfelt emotion.

Lü'er, however, smiled and said: "The young master has always been amazing; you just misunderstood him before."

Feng San looked at Lü'er and found himself speechless...