Without waiting for Horn to speak, Lin Zixuan frowned and said, "Jiang Wan, could you please show some restraint?"
"Horn has already stated he's not interested in you, so stop causing trouble!"
Jiang Wan remained unbothered. "Zixuan, why are you so worked up? Even if Horn isn't interested in me, that doesn't change my feelings for him!"
Lin Zixuan gritted her teeth, clearly frustrated. She did not want to see Horn become involved with Jiang Wan.
Tang Yuxin and Wang Menglu watched in shock. Just moments ago, Dean Lin had asked Horn about his true cultivation level, which Horn hadn't answered directly, leading to the assumption that he must be at the early stage of Creation Realm. This meant Horn was undoubtedly the strongest in Linzhou, far surpassing any of the so-called geniuses on the Earth or Heavenly Rankings.
"Menglu, do you think only women like Dean Lin and Vice Dean Jiang are worthy of Horn?" Tang Yuxin asked, feeling a bit inferior.
Wang Menglu replied without hesitation, "Xiao Xinxin, what are you thinking? You and Horn have a longstanding bond. You hold an irreplaceable place in his heart."
"What you need to focus on now is improving your cultivation. With Horn's help, you'll advance rapidly. In the future, you'll be able to stand beside him proudly and share in his glory."
Tang Yuxin looked at Jiang Wan with newfound determination. She saw Jiang Wan's open admiration for Horn and made it her goal to surpass Jiang Wan in her own cultivation.
Horn approached Tang Yuxin and affectionately patted her head. He chose to be patient and reveal his true nature gradually to help Tang Yuxin accept him without feeling overwhelmed.
"Yuxin, I'll prepare a medicinal solution for you in two days. Soaking in it every night will speed up your cultivation."
Horn smiled slightly.
"Thank you!" Tang Yuxin blushed slightly and nodded, motivating herself inwardly.
After Mr. Wei and Mr. Qiao enjoyed the aroma of the wine for a while, they began drinking it. Their blood surged with energy, and spiritual force seemed to storm through their bodies.
They closed their eyes and sat cross-legged, their auras rising steadily. A few minutes later, they opened their eyes, ecstatic. They were now on the brink of entering the early stage of Creation Realm, though they chose to wait a few days to make the breakthrough more stable.
Initially, transitioning from half-step Creation to true Creation Realm would have taken them over thirty years, but a single glass of wine had saved them decades of effort. They were overjoyed.
"Senior Su, thank you for this gift. I can now enter the early stage of Creation Realm anytime," Mr. Qiao said, bowing deeply.
Mr. Wei also bowed deeply. "Senior Su, I can never repay your kindness. From now on, I'm willing to face any danger for you!"
Horn waved his hand casually. "The wine is good, but remember not to overindulge. Since you're not choosing to break through immediately, just enjoy it today."
Mr. Qiao and Mr. Wei nodded obediently.
Lin Zixuan and Jiang Wan took a few more sips. The spiritual energy surged from the surroundings, with Jiang Wan's aura intensifying and ripples forming in the space around her. Lin Zixuan's body also displayed significant changes, absorbing spiritual energy voraciously.
After ten minutes, everything calmed down. Jiang Wan had reached the Great Perfection of the Sky Control Realm, while Lin Zixuan had advanced to the half-step Creation Realm. They had chosen to break through directly, thanks to their superior cultivation talent compared to Mr. Wei and Mr. Qiao.
"You two have had enough!" Horn reminded.
"That's it for today!"
Lin Zixuan, still in a daze from the rapid advancements, and Jiang Wan, thrilled by her perfect cultivation, both turned their gaze towards Horn with deep admiration.
Horn, preferring to avoid further entanglements with Jiang Wan, turned and walked away.
Mr. Wei and Mr. Qiao looked at the remaining wine jar.
"I'll keep this jar of fairy brew!" they declared in unison.
Immediately, they both reached for the jar, much to the exasperation of Lin Zixuan and the others.
Here we go again! The two old men never stop talking!
Meanwhile, at Tianhai Immortal Martial Academy, Yang Hai hovered in mid-air in front of Su Wu's villa. After confirming his son Yang Xuan's death, he reported the matter to headquarters, seeking their intervention to confront the Tianhai Su family.
He was accompanied by several Sea Transformation Realm monks, all members of the Linzhou branch of the Yinbubu.
"Brother Yang, you arrived in Tianhai without notifying me? I could have hosted you properly!"
A voice with a friendly tone called out. Yang Hai frowned upon recognizing Su Yan, the head of the Tianhai branch of the Hidden Department and Su Wu's uncle.
Su Yan was the eldest among his generation in the Su family. Horn's father was the second eldest, and Su Wu's father was the third. Su Yan had chosen not to contest Su Wu's father for the position of head of the Tianhai Su family. The Tianhai branch of the Yinbu was significantly more powerful than the Linzhou branch.
Su Yan had surpassed the Sky Control Realm, making him a formidable opponent for Yang Hai.
"Brother Su, your nephew Su Wu sent his servant Meng He to Linzhou. The Su family's branch there has been reduced to ashes, and my son Yang Xuan was definitely killed there. Meng He must be responsible."
"I'm here to demand an explanation from Su Wu."
Yang Hai's cold tone made it clear he held Meng He accountable for the destruction of the Su family branch in Linzhou.
Su Yan's expression remained calm. "Brother Yang, the headquarters informed me of your situation. I'm here to assist you in this matter."
Yang Hai, confident in his backing from headquarters, replied coldly, "That's the least you can do."
He then shouted toward the villa below, "Su Wu, come out and face justice!"