145: Preaching and teaching

"What?!"

Murong Yuan was stunned, his jaw dropping as he looked at the magic spell in front of him.

The Old Dean actually agreed just like that?!

Murong Yuan was currently finding it hard to believe.

What right does this kid have?!

Over the past century, he didn't know how many messages he had sent to the Old Dean, yet the Old Dean never agreed to meet him.

Why is it different when it comes to Su Feng?!

Although he was confused internally, he still escorted Su Feng to the original location.

Star Gazing Plain.

The old man was still seated on the grass, but this time, a section of surging tide had appeared out of nowhere in front of him, and some fish could vaguely be seen swimming happily within it.

The old man fished quietly, appearing detached from the mortal world.

"Sit down!"

Su Feng, familiar with the routine, went straight to the old man's side and sat down.

"Old man, you're in a good mood!"

"Haha... I heard you are looking for the Elven Race's Inheritance Scepter?"

Su Feng nodded slightly: "That's right, old man. Only this last Class Advancement Quest is left circulating. My capabilities are limited, so I could only come to you for help."

The smile on the old man's face grew richer, as if he saw the youthful vigor of his own past reflected in Su Feng.

"Haha... No rush, no rush."

The old man pulled out a fishing rod from seemingly nowhere and handed it to Su Feng.

"How about you fish with me for a while first?"

Su Feng was quite relaxed; after all, it was still very early.

"The Crimson Gold Sub-Dragon Boa has grown to this extent. It shouldn't be long before it transforms into a true Dragon!"

The old man looked at the half-meter-long Flood Dragon on Su Feng's arm and felt considerably comforted.

But the Crimson Gold Sub-Dragon Boa dared not speak, mainly because this old man was the one who had captured him previously!

Plop!

Su Feng casually cast the fishing rod into the clear, bright tide.

"Old man, I must thank Dragon Abyss Academy for helping him before. I heard he ate something that significantly sped up his growth."

"Mhm... That way, it will be of greater assistance to you in the future."

Su Feng rubbed his forehead. Was this also within the old man's calculations?

After a long time.

The old man had already caught dozens of fish, but Su Feng's hook remained empty.

He hadn't even started yet.

He couldn't help but feel a little restless.

"Little fellow, relax. You must understand the principle that haste makes waste."

"Settle your mind, calm your heart, observe your inner self, enlighten your consciousness... Only then can you firmly make the right choices, even when caught in the turmoil of the mortal world!"

Su Feng nodded in acknowledgment.

His pace was indeed a bit too fast.

In less than a month, he had achieved results that took others a century.

For example, regarding leveling up, he hadn't taken the time to settle down and consolidate.

"Old man, I understand!"

Su Feng closed his eyes slightly, starting to search for that feeling of peace and tranquility.

"Water benefits all things without contention..."

Su Feng recalled everything that had happened previously, and many of his skills slowly began to become clear to him.

After careful consideration, he had a somewhat different feeling.

Su Feng slowly realized that he could sense the faint wisps of magic circulating around him, and even the surging tide and the fish in front of him were manifestations of magic.

"So that's how it is!"

Su Feng adjusted the flow of magic in his hand, and a fish quickly took the bait.

Splash!

Su Feng showed no obvious emotional fluctuation, only a faint smile.

Success!

"Thank you, old man!"

This was the first time Su Feng had seen magic used and circulated in this manner.

Even though the old man had lived for countless years, he couldn't help but secretly click his tongue in wonder.

"This little fellow's talent is truly terrifyingly strong, far surpassing ours back in the day..."

After gaining enlightenment, Su Feng felt that his previous methods were a huge waste of magic.

Although his magic was limitless, he could clearly refine the magic better, which would greatly enhance the damage of his skills!

"Alright, my goal has been achieved."

"Here is what you wanted..."

The old man casually reached out and retrieved an ancient and simple wooden staff from the void, upon which abundant elemental magic flowed.

Su Feng was slightly stunned.

The old man's efficiency was too fast!

Moreover... hadn't he heard that the Elven Race was extremely secretive?!

He had just informed the old man, and now he could receive such a precious item just by sitting here. His methods were truly heaven-defying!

"Old man, when did you—"

"The Elven Race cooperated with me a thousand years ago. I saved their Queen once, so this small request is very simple."

Su Feng sensed the scent of gossip.

"Ahem... No matter what happens in the future, never forget your original intention."

The fishing rod in the old man's hand, along with the tide in front of him, vanished simultaneously.

Su Feng was dumbfounded.

"Even the fishing rod was formed by magic?!"

"Little fellow, did you deal with those outsiders at Dragon Abyss Academy?"

Su Feng nodded slightly. There was no need to hide anything from this old man.

The first time they met, he gave him the extremely precious Spatial Profundity. The second time, he taught him how to use magic and helped him solve such a tricky problem. He definitely felt a strong sense of closeness!

"Not bad. Your strength has already reached this level."

The old man spoke leisurely: "The things I originally planned to teach you at the Seventh Tier and Eighth Tier, I have now told you."

"Perhaps, Blue Star will restrict your development next..."

"This is an item that allows you to travel outside Blue Star. Perhaps you can go and take a look, but my only request to you is... return alive."

"Do not venture out rashly before mastering the means to open a Spatial Wormhole."

The old man handed over a Storage Ring: "Inside are some documents, the general distribution of forces in the Yan He System, and various dangerous locations marked out."

"Even the items for your Seventh Turn and Eighth Turn are included."

Su Feng looked at the ancient ring, his heart trembling involuntarily.

"Old man, this..."

The old man smiled slightly.

"Little fellow, I don't have much time left. I have recorded everything I have seen and heard throughout my life inside."

"In the future, once you reach the Seventh Tier, you will be the new Rat!"

"I hope... you can guard this last pure land of the Dragon Nation. I have nothing left to teach you."

The old man traced his finger in the air, and an obscure and complex Inscription emerged.

"This is the key to Star Gazing Plain. You can come whenever you wish in the future."

"When my bones are buried here, this place will be your territory."

"Equipment and items are ultimately external things. If you acquire them too early, I worry you might lose judgment regarding your own combat strength. When I depart, everything will be yours..."

"Go now!"

...Su Feng tightly gripped the ring in his palm, and the Inscription was etched into his mind.

He remained silent.

After a long time, Su Feng slowly uttered a few words: "Thank you, old man!"

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