Chapter 30

While fifteen-year-old First-stage Spiritualists were not uncommon, Luo Yuanjie had forgotten that Feng Tianlan was a mere ‘good-for-nothing’ Level 6 Gathering Spirit until yesterday . To power through five levels and become a First-stage Spiritualist overnight required immense talent in cultivation…

Feng Tianlan stayed silent as she calmly looked at Luo Yuanjie . Luo Yuanjie paused for a moment and quickly concluded that such a thing was impossible . Even the First Prince, that genius of geniuses, had not leveled up this rapidly . If Feng Tianlan had indeed shot through the levels at such an incredible speed, her existence would be more terrifying than a genius’ – an unorthodox genius!

“It seems that you deliberately concealed your strength before . ” Luo Yuanjie felt that this was the only logical explanation . No one could ever be promoted directly to First-stage Spiritualist overnight .

Feng Tianlan did not explain but just smiled . No one needed to know if she had or had not . Luo Yuanjie looked at this girl, who was as calm as still water . She was nothing like the rumors . Instead, she was graceful and dignified . While she’d risen to become a First-stage Spiritualist, she was humble and modest . Such qualities were scarce these days .

He recalled what Feng Tianlan had just said . True friends in life were precious, not because of how many one had, but because of how loyally one treated them . Zhu’er would indeed have many friends in the future, no doubt . However, it would be difficult for her to find a true friend like Feng Tianlan .

“Miss Feng, so long as you can receive ten hits from the upcoming duel, I will make an exception and admit you into the Blue Flame Academy . I will also assign you a personal mentor to guide your cultivation . ” Luo Yuanjie looked at Feng Tianlan and slightly raised his eyebrow . “What do you think?”

As he saw it, taking three hits from Feng Xiuyu would already be quite a miracle for Feng Tianlan . Taking ten hits would be quite the challenge .

“No need . ” Feng Tianlan also raised her eyebrow . From between her eyes flowed an indomitable arrogance, as if she had the world under her feet .

“Ungrateful . ” Feng Tianlan’s refusal angered Luo Yuanjie . “I would not have lowered my criteria if it were not for Yunzhu’s repeated requests . You should know that, if you’d gone through the formal assessment, you would have failed the first exam straightaway . ”

That girl Zhu’er was registered at the academy in name only . She hardly attended classes, saying that she would only study at the academy if Luo Yuanjie also allowed Feng Tianlan to enroll . He was so mad that he wanted to give her a good whipping .

“No one on the entire Guiyuan Continent is qualified enough to guide me . ” Feng Tianlan’s brow was full of pride .

Of course, she had the capacity for such arrogance! On the Xuantian Continent, there were only several people who could guide her, let alone on the Guiyuan Continent .

“Brazen!” fumed Luo Yuanjie, who was on the verge of vomiting blood . However, Feng Tianlan’s domineering mannerisms, for some reason, seemed apt . This seemed like her natural color or how she should be .

He was inexplicably impressed by the overwhelming aura she emanated . He regained his composure and tried to convince her in a slightly pleading tone, “Talk to Yunzhu, then . Tell her to attend school . While her talent in cultivation cannot be considered top-notch, it is not subpar either . She skipped classes for years simply because you weren’t admitted . Speak to her, please . ”

He could not care less for Feng Tianlan, but he did care for Zhu’er, his daughter . However, seeing how close the girls were, he had no choice but to care for her too .

Feng Tianlan frowned slightly . She finally relented, “Okay, I will attend the academy . ”

“Didn’t you say no one was qualified enough to teach you?” Luo Yuanjie, however agreeable, could not help but mock . He added, “In that case, I shall exempt you from the entrance exams . You will be enrolled in the academy straightaway . ”

As long as Zhu’er attended the academy, an additional student like Feng Tianlan wasn’t going to bother him .

“I am only enrolling for Yunzhu’s sake,” Feng Tianlan answered mildly . Since Yunzhu treated her well, she would naturally return her friendship .

Although Luo Yuanjie was critical of Feng Tianlan, he could not hate the tenderness she had for Zhu’er . No matter what, he still felt that Feng Tianlan thought too highly of herself . “I look forward to witnessing the brilliance of the First Miss of Feng . ”

Feng Tianlan watched as the carriage passed . Luo Yuanjie’s pleading voice came from inside the carriage as it moved away, “Miss Feng . If you are indeed inadequate, I can only beg you as a poor father worried sick about his daughter . Please, stay away from Zhu’er . She has suffered too much because of you . You should not drag down those who truly care about you . ”