Qin Feng sensed that the Elders of All Stars Academy seemed to know a great deal about the Spirit Wine he had obtained.

It had been the same with Elder Tianxing and Elder Tianfa before.

And now, this Elder Chang was acting the same way.

’Could it be that these Elders know I cleaned out the Ape Race’s entire stash of wine?’

Qin Feng couldn’t help but suspect it. He guessed that All Stars Academy might have some method of surveillance.

’Oh well. Since they already know, I might as well sell the vast majority of the Spirit Wine to the Contribution Hall. It would be a huge hassle if those Elders came looking for me later!’

After a brief silence, Qin Feng looked up at Elder Chang and said, "I was wondering if the Contribution Hall accepts Spirit Wine."

Elder Chang’s eyes lit up. "Of course! The Contribution Hall will provide an exchange for any Spiritual Object of value!"

...

Two hours later, inside the main hall of the Contribution Hall, a group of smiling Elders personally escorted Qin Feng out. Clad in his Battle Armor, he drew the astonished gazes of the many geniuses present.

Elder Chang, who was leading them, was grinning from ear to ear.

Five hundred jars of Centennial Spirit Wine, twenty jars of Thousand-Year-Old Spirit Wine, three jars of Two-Thousand-Year-Old Spirit Wine, and one jar of Three-Thousand-Year-Old Spirit Wine. The Contribution Hall had truly made a huge haul this time.

A faint smile touched Qin Feng’s lips as he politely responded to the Elders’ enthusiasm. ’This really was a massive haul!’ he thought to himself.

A fiery glint appeared in Qin Feng’s eyes.

For the five hundred jars of Centennial Spirit Wine, Elder Chang had offered a very good price: two hundred Points per jar, totaling one hundred thousand Points.

The Thousand-Year-Old Spirit Wine went for one thousand Points per jar, which came to twenty thousand Points.

For the three jars of Two-Thousand-Year-Old Spirit Wine, Elder Chang gave a price of two thousand five hundred Points each, for a total of seven thousand five hundred Points.

Finally, there was the single jar of Three-Thousand-Year-Old Spirit Wine, which Elder Chang priced at five thousand Points.

In total, Qin Feng’s card now held a massive sum of 132,533 Points.

It was a staggering fortune.

However, in the half-hour before he left, that huge sum had already begun to shrink.

His balance was down to 58,033 Points.

In just half an hour, Qin Feng had spent a total of 74,500 Points.

Of course, his gains were also significant. He had now secured the twelve Top-Grade Fire Attribute Spirit Veins he needed, and he had even prepared most of the Spiritual Objects required to condense the twelve Top-Grade Earth Attribute Spirit Veins for the Yellow Extreme Realm.

"Little Brother Qin Feng, you’re welcome back anytime!"

A smile appeared on the old man’s face, his eyes narrowing. He looked just like an old fox that had stolen a chicken.

With a flip of his hand, a brilliant, multi-colored, crystalline Points Card appeared before Qin Feng’s eyes.

"This is your upgraded Points Card, the Seven-Color Glaze Points Card. It’s the upgrade from a Gold Card. At All Stars Academy, only a few VIPs hold this kind of Seven-Color Gold Card. Using this Points Card to make purchases in the Contribution Hall will get you a twenty-percent discount!"

Seven-Color Spirit Gold.

Qin Feng took the Seven-Color Glaze Points Card and scanned it with his gaze. The Points Card had clearly been reforged by an Artifact Refining Master, and it seemed to have been infused with some Seven-Color Spirit Gold.

It was neither gold nor iron, but translucent as crystal, yet it glowed with a seven-colored Spiritual Light. It was exquisitely beautiful.

Seven-Color Spirit Gold was a rare metal, even more valuable and rarer than the Blood Sea Divine Iron that Yan Ge had presented.

’All Stars Academy is truly extravagant, to luxuriously use Seven-Color Spirit Gold to craft a Points VIP Card!’

Casually putting away the expensive Points Card, Qin Feng turned and left the Contribution Hall. He couldn’t wait to return to Heavenly Red Peak and enter seclusion.

Having acquired so many Fire Attribute Spiritual Objects at once, he had secured everything needed for the twelve Spirit Veins. As long as he spent some time in seclusion, breaking through to the Yellow Extreme Realm, the Second Secret Realm of Meridian Condensation, would be a natural success.

Before leaving All Stars Academy, Qin Feng made a trip to the Medicine King Hall.

As he walked out of the entrance of the Medicine King Hall, a smile spread across Qin Feng’s face.

Sixth Level Deacon Disciple.

After paying fifty Merit Points, Qin Feng had been promoted from a Fifth-level Inner Sect Disciple to a Sixth Level Deacon Disciple.

At the same time, his title was upgraded from Cave Master of Heavenly Red Peak’s Green Water Cave to Mountain Lord of Heavenly Red Mountain.

As Mountain Lord, Qin Feng’s authority increased significantly. He would have complete autonomy over Heavenly Red Mountain and could freely develop Heavenly Red Peak as he saw fit.

He could build Heavenly Red Peak into his own Dao Field.

Aside from having to submit a certain amount of Spirit Medicine to the Medicine King Hall each year, Qin Feng’s autonomy on Heavenly Red Peak would be greatly enhanced.

Furthermore, he now held the authority to appoint Outer Disciples and Senior Medicine Boys on Heavenly Red Peak.

Now, Qin Feng was the Dominator of Heavenly Red Peak, with the full power to recruit new Outer Disciples.

A hint of joy flashed in his eyes. Next up was becoming a Level 7 Grand Steward.

’It’s a shame. I used one hundred Merit Points at the Contribution Hall to purchase the 3rd Layer of the *Mixed Element Star Technique*. Otherwise, I definitely could have been promoted directly to a Seventh-level Disciple and become the Mansion Master of Heavenly Red Mansion this time!’

Feeling a little regretful, Qin Feng went to the Spirit Beast Pavilion to retrieve Silly Bird.

After not seeing it for two months, he found that Silly Bird had gotten quite a bit fatter.

Upon seeing Qin Feng, it immediately let out a joyous "CHIRP! CHIRP!"

"Senior Brother, here is your White Jade Ice Sparrow!"

At the entrance of the Spirit Beast Pavilion, several disciples in white robes respectfully brought out the White Jade Ice Sparrow. When their gazes fell upon Qin Feng, they held a trace of heartfelt respect.

Even though Qin Feng was only a new student at All Stars Academy, these disciples repeatedly addressed him respectfully as "Senior Brother."

"Thank you, Junior Brothers!"

Qin Feng nodded calmly, not looking surprised in the least. All Stars Academy wasn’t like an ordinary sect; status was mostly determined by strength. If you were confident in your strength, you could call others "Junior Brother." If you knew your strength was inferior, you would generally address the other person respectfully as "Senior Brother" or "Senior Sister." Since Qin Feng was currently wearing a suit of Battle Armor, the Spirit Beast Pavilion disciples were naturally deferential. Only the top geniuses of All Stars Academy were able to wear Battle Armor.

After patting Silly Bird’s head as it nuzzled against his chest, Qin Feng led the bird and headed toward the Mystic Master Guild.

From a distance, he spotted several magnificent, landmark buildings at a crossroads.

The Inscription Guild and the Artifact Refining Guild. Many powerful experts, carrying swords and sabers, were coming and going. Qin Feng even saw students from All Stars Academy wearing the Sun, Moon, and Stars Robe.

Qin Feng’s gaze flickered, and he thought to himself, ’It seems many geniuses have joined these four great guilds to become apprentices! There’s more than one path to success. Their strength might not compare to the top geniuses, but if they can enter one of the four great guilds, win the favor of a master, and learn a unique skill or two, their status won’t be any lower than some of the top geniuses. If they succeed in their studies and return to their families, it would be enough to bring glory to their name.’

Qin Feng glanced around and soon spotted the familiar, magnificent palace of the Mystic Master Guild on another street.

"CHIRP!" Just then, the White Jade Ice Sparrow behind Qin Feng suddenly let out a clear, crisp cry.

It was as melodious as a phoenix’s call.

Qin Feng snapped his head up. A crimson pillar of fiery light descended from the sky with a BOOM, and a peerlessly beautiful woman in a red dress appeared on the street.

She moved gracefully as a flame, her red robes like a phoenix’s plumage.

"Look, it’s Miss Ji!"

"And the Heaven-Burning Finch!"

...

Qin Feng turned around, his eyes flickering. ’It’s her!’

At the same time, the beautiful girl in red let her gaze drift over the crowd. As she glanced around, she saw the young man at the end of the long street, clad in Battle Armor and leading a White Jade Ice Sparrow.

"Qin Feng!"