152: No, you managed to save that much?

In fact, not only did Feng Mian not believe it, but even Huangfu Jing, who had appeared with Huangfu Rui, had a look of doubt on his face.

Clearly, he didn't believe Huangfu Rui could afford the exchange.

Huangfu Rui didn't care, smiling smugly as he raised his chin and shouted to the administrator, "I want to exchange for this Cultivation Technique."

Hearing this, the administrator immediately walked over.

The commotion here was so loud that even the team leader, Elder Pan Menglian, walked over curiously to check the situation.

"Huangfu Rui, this Cultivation Technique isn't cheap. Are you planning to use Spirit Stones for the exchange?"

Hearing this, Huangfu Rui chuckled, looked at Elder Pan, and spoke, "Elder, what are you saying? Thirty million Spirit Stones—I wouldn't dare ask my father for that."

"If I did, I reckon between considering whether to give the Spirit Stones or not, he'd choose to consider having another child instead. I'm using points for the exchange."

After saying that, he took out his Point Scorecard and handed it to the administrator.

The latter took it and checked immediately, finding that there were enough points, and promptly processed the exchange for Huangfu Rui.

Under everyone's envious gazes, Huangfu Rui held the Jade Slip in his hand. A moment later, a beam of light surged into his palm.

He then returned the Jade Slip.

Seeing this, Elder Pan patted Huangfu Rui's shoulder with a gratified expression. "Not bad. To be able to save up so many points, you've certainly put in the effort."

"Since you've exchanged for the Cultivation Technique, make sure to Cultivate well once you return."

Huangfu Rui nodded, while Huangfu Jing on the side looked puzzled. "Big brother, when did you save up so many points? Before the recruitment, I remember you were still short by a thousand."

"How did you save enough so quickly? Did Father give you money?"

Huangfu Rui smiled. "What money? That's not it. If Father were to give it to me, wouldn't he give it to you too? These points are what I saved up."

Huangfu Jing looked suspicious. "I don't believe it. How could you save so many so quickly?"

Huangfu Rui was about to explain when Elder Pan, who was standing to the side, spoke up.

However, the person she was addressing wasn't the Huangfu brothers, but Feng Ming.

"You must be Feng Ming, Elder Feng, right?"

Feng Ming was startled and quickly stepped forward to salute. "Elder Pan, you're too kind. Here, I am merely your student; I wouldn't dare call myself an Elder."

Elder Pan laughed upon hearing this. "You're too modest. In the field of Alchemy, Elder Xu has nothing but praise for you, and now you've even been specially recruited by the academy as an Elder."

"Although no specific duties have been assigned, you still hold the title of Elder. It is only right that I address you as such."

Feng Ming smiled helplessly.

Their conversation drew the attention of the surrounding students.

They had long heard of Feng Ming's reputation, but this was the first time they were seeing him in person.

"I didn't expect Feng Ming to not only be skilled in Alchemy but also so good-looking."

"Exactly. We're here to enroll, while he's here to join the staff. We're about the same age, yet he's already an Elder."

"When has Elder Pan ever been so polite to someone? It's truly rare."

The crowd buzzed with discussion.

Hearing this, Huangfu Jing couldn't help but frown. He hadn't expected Feng Ming to actually be hired as an Elder.

Huangfu Rui didn't understand what was happening. Hearing Feng Ming being called an Elder, he was just about to ask.

Then he heard Elder Pan say, "Elder Feng, it seems you are also interested in this Cultivation Technique?"

Feng Ming nodded. "I am indeed a bit interested."

He was indeed lacking a Movement Technique, but it didn't have to be this specific one. He could ask Hua Dieer to keep an eye out for him later; she should be able to find something similar.

Perhaps the price would even be much cheaper.

On Elder Pan's side, hearing that Feng Ming was interested, she immediately had the administrator take out the Cultivation Technique.

Feng Ming quickly waved his hand in refusal.

"Elder Pan, this won't do. I've just arrived and don't have any points yet."

"As for Spirit Stones, it's too expensive. I also don't think this Cultivation Technique is worth thirty million."

Seeing Feng Ming say this, Elder Pan couldn't help but laugh.

"Elder Feng, don't misunderstand. You can study this Cultivation Technique for free."

Feng Ming was stunned.

The others were also bewildered.

Some were even indignant.

"Why can he study it for free while we can't?"

The Huangfu brothers, in particular, were extremely displeased.

After all, he had just spent three thousand points that he had worked so hard to save up. How come Feng Ming didn't have to spend a dime?

Elder Pan arched an eyebrow. "This is a privilege of being an Elder. If you have the ability to be specially promoted to Elder, you can also come and learn at any time."

The Huangfu brothers were instantly speechless.

In terms of background and strength, the Huangfu Family was not lacking.

However, their abilities were definitely not at the level of being specially promoted to Elder.

The other surrounding Disciples were filled with nothing but envy. After all, he had earned these benefits through his own strength; what could they say?

Feng Ming understood and immediately stopped being polite.

He hadn't expected being an Elder to come with such a privilege, and he immediately made a copy of the Cultivation Technique.

Feng Mian's eyes turned red with envy, but Feng Ming didn't say anything. After all, it had been stated as an Elder's privilege, and his brother likely didn't qualify for it.

Feng Ming didn't mind either; among the Cultivation Techniques Hua Dieer had given him, there was bound to be one suitable for his brother.

Thinking of this, he returned the technique and then took out some Cultivation Techniques from his Storage Ring, placing them before Feng Mian.

"Big brother, take a look at these and see if there are any you can use. If not, I'll search for more for you."

The priority was to improve the strength of the Feng Family; money was a secondary matter.

Now, the envious gazes of the surrounding Disciples fell upon Feng Mian. They were so jealous; if they had a brother like that, they'd probably wake up laughing from their dreams.

Feng Mian wasn't formal either and immediately began choosing.

Huangfu Rui didn't care, his face full of disdain. "It's just a Cultivation Technique from the Hua Clan Merchant House. It's not like I can't afford it. I'll have my father buy me one when I get back."

As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed Huangfu Jing's gaze on him, staring intently.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Huangfu Jing approached him. "What do you think? Confess—what's the deal with your points?"

Huangfu Rui waved his hand. "Are you still harping on that? I saved these points myself. While you were out recruiting new Disciples, I stayed at the academy for days and nights without closing my eyes, grinding them out."

Huangfu Jing was instantly dumbfounded upon hearing this.

A moment later, he pointed at Huangfu Rui and said:

"You... Huangfu Rui, you really are my 'dear' big brother. You sent me to Liumian Prefecture to take care of my sister-in-law for you, but behind my back, you were grinding points at the academy."

"Look at them, then look at you. They're real brothers; what about you?"

"Some brother you are! You can't do this. How did I end up with an older brother like you?"

Huangfu Jing was furious, especially seeing the harmony between Feng Ming and Feng Mian, showing brotherly love and respect.

Even his instigations behind their backs hadn't managed to turn the brothers against each other.

And yet, what kind of person was he stuck with?