Elder Su Qian was in no hurry, as long as Xu Ran became an elder of Canaan Academy, his purpose would have been achieved.
As an elder of Canaan Academy, should there really be an emergency, Xu Ran would undoubtedly offer his help.
The situation in the Black Corner Region had become increasingly difficult to control, with a major reshuffle of the strong on the black list in just one year, requiring ever higher strength to be ranked.
This meant that there were more and more powerful individuals in the Black Corner Region, and these individuals were accustomed to living a life of constant fighting, not the steady type.
Especially the recently emerged Medicine Emperor, who was receiving a great deal of attention.
But as long as Xu Ran was there, nothing would be a problem.
An alchemist like Xu Ran, who could call upon a multitude with a single summons, was enough to deter many powerful people from offending him. Coupled with the authority of Canaan Academy itself, no one dared to make a move against it.
In the original work, Han Feng bribed a host of strong individuals to come to Canaan Academy to snatch the Strange Fire.
Now that Xu Ran was in Canaan Academy, those strong ones would not dare come.
After all, those strong ones were only willing to help Canaan Academy to snatch the Strange Fire because of Han Feng's reputation as the number one alchemist in the Black Corner Region. Would they now offend another alchemist who was even stronger for Han Feng's sake? Wouldn't that be stupid?
"Elder Xu Ran, this is your token. Regarding your identity, only us old fellows will know about it," said Elder Su Qian.
"Oh, and Elder Xu Ran, those items that suddenly appeared at the Black Seal City Grand Auction House, they were your doing, weren't they? Only someone like you could bring out such precious items," Elder Su Qian added, looking at Xu Ran with envy.
As long as one was an alchemist, one would be rich.
No matter which grade of alchemist you were, there would always be people with the corresponding "Cultivation Level" in need of the elixirs you produced. As long as you practiced alchemy, you could make money!
Even within Canaan Academy, those Elders of Medicine were exceptionally wealthy, far richer than the average elder.
However, Elder Xu Ran put up Earth-Class Dou Techniques and Cultivation Techniques for auction, which surprised him greatly.
"I wonder if those Dou Techniques and Cultivation Techniques are suitable for our practice. If they are, we at Canaan Academy might also participate in the auction," Elder Su Qian said with a smile.
"Those items, it's better for Canaan Academy not to get involved, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble," Xu Ran considered. The techniques and skills were from the Ninth Heavenly Venerate of Soul Hall, and even for the Hun Clan, they were extremely precious.
Moreover, these were things unique to the Hun Clan. If they were really bought by other forces, it would be seen as slapping the face of the Hun Clan.
You either respectfully return the purchased techniques to the Hun Clan, or be eradicated by them; there were no other options.
"Why? What's the reason?"
"Oh, those techniques, I got them after killing several strong individuals from Soul Hall. I'm putting them up for sale because I have no use for them. Soul Hall will definitely come looking to reclaim them later. It's a matter of face for these major powers—if their own techniques fall into outside hands, they may as well quit the game," Xu Ran explained with a smile. For him, killing a few lackeys from Soul Hall was of little significance.
"Soul Hall?"
"You're referring to that Soul Hall from Zhongzhou?"
Elder Su Qian's voice trembled, a sudden chill emanating from him, clearly frightened.
He was all too familiar with the powers in Zhongzhou. Soul Hall could be said to be the most mysterious there. While on the surface, Pill Tower and Soul Hall were considered equals, the truth was, even the powers of Zhongzhou didn't know the full strength of Soul Hall. In fact, no one knew how extensive the influence of Soul Hall truly was.
And Xu Ran had killed people from Soul Hall?
Suddenly, Elder Su Qian felt extremely uncomfortable, as if he had swallowed a fly. Had he recruited a strong ally for the academy, or had he brought in a troublemaker?
Given the way Soul Hall, such a major power, operates, it wouldn't be long before the strong ones from Soul Hall come looking for Xu Ran to seek justice, I'm afraid.
"Or what? Across the entire Continent, who else would dare to use the name of Soul Hall? Soul Hall is not something to be trifled with, and I consider myself to have contributed to world peace." Hun Tiandi had once promised the Void-swallowing Flame that he would help it achieve the Emperor Realm, gathering Soul Bodies far and wide. However, after Hun Tiandi achieved the Dou Di level, he devoured the origin flame of the Void-swallowing Flame, not completely though, as the Void-swallowing Flame rebelled and helped Xiao Yan defeat Hun Tiandi.
"Elder Xu Ran, you're not trying to scare me, are you? This joke isn't the slightest bit funny," said Su Qian, wincing as he looked at Xu Ran. Seeing Xu Ran's serious expression, he truly despaired.
"I'm not joking at all. Those Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques all have the effect of attacking the soul. Across the whole Continent, aside from the Hun Clan, no other force has such profound research into souls."
"Elder Su Qian, rest assured. If Soul Hall really does come looking for trouble, I'll be able to slap them dead with one palm," Xu Ran declared confidently.
"Cough cough..."
At this moment, Su Qian could only accept the outcome.
There was nothing he could do about it.
"Elder Xu Ran, then I shall take my leave first. You carry on with your business," Su Qian said, no longer in the mood to continue the conversation. The thought of Xu Ran offending Soul Hall made him unable to feel happy.
Even if the dean were here, he would probably be helpless against Soul Hall.
Soul Hall, in this day and age, is probably not a force that anyone could afford to offend.
"Brother Ran, what is this?"
When Xu Ran returned, the three ladies had already woken up, hurriedly put on their clothes to cover their embarrassment from the absurdity of the previous day.
Seeing Xu Ran return, Xiao Mei asked, looking at the Token in his hand.
"Oh. Elder Su Qian just came looking for me, saying that I'm so handsome that I could raise the overall aesthetic of Canaan Academy, begging me to become an elder of Canaan Academy. He almost knelt before me, and seeing that Elder Su Qian is advancing in years, I reluctantly agreed to become an Elder of Medicine," Xu Ran said with a chuckle.
"Pfft."
The three women couldn't help but laugh out loud.
They believed that someone from Canaan Academy would come looking for Xu Ran, but definitely not with such a scenario.
Xu Ran was just boasting.
"Hehe. Brother Ran is incredible, just got to the academy and already got himself a position as an elder," the three ladies were a bit unable to comprehend. In just a short time, Xu Ran had acquired the status of an elder.
An elder of Canaan Academy, and even more so, an elder of the Inner Court, what a status he held.
Even Su Qian was only a Great Elder.
Typically, the position of the Elder of Medicine is somewhat higher than other elders of the same rank. Wouldn't Xu Ran then be on equal footing with Elder Su Qian?
"Brother Ran isn't just outstanding in this aspect, but also in other areas. Isn't that right, Mei'er?" Xu Ran teased.
"Hmm."
Xiao Mei's face immediately flushed red, and she nodded gently, her head lowered.
Xiao Yu and Xun Er also instantly blushed, and the atmosphere in the room once again turned tender and enchanting.