Invisible Security Guard
Chapter 987 - 986: Calm After the Storm

Chapter 987: Chapter 986: Calm After the Storm

In the Hall of Radiance at the Campbell Sect’s Alchemy College, the court judge and heads were busy dealing with various sect affairs, and these days were especially hectic.

The Alchemy College would admit a batch of official disciples every year, and these disciples were the college’s future. So, it was not just he who took this matter seriously, including the dean of the college.

Thus, most of the affairs he had been dealing with these days were related to the Alchemy College’s grand alchemy competition.

"Report!" A voice reporting from outside the door rang out. It was the voice of the overseer of the Alchemy College’s affairs, and this overseer was also one of his disciple followers, named ’Walter Brown,’ the seventh in seniority and Rafael Case’s seventh senior brother.

"Old Seven, what is it?" The court judge put down the document he was working on, stretched lazily, and took a sip of his tea.

"Master, little sixteen has returned," Walter Brown said, bowing deeply.

"Oh? He’s back? It’s been more than three months, hasn’t it? He still knows how to find his way back. Well, let him be back then. You go notify the elder in charge of the sect, ask the elder to find him!" The dismissal order that the court judge had prepared was still on him, but it would still require the elder’s intervention first to see what decision he would make.

"It’s not that, Master. Little sixteen is waiting outside the hall, and... and..." Walter Brown looked at the court judge and said, "And little sixteen has achieved the rank of Second Grade Great Luo!"

"What did you say?" Upon hearing Walter Brown’s words, the court judge almost jumped out of his chair.

"Wasn’t he a First Grade Golden Immortal three months ago?" the court judge said in disbelief.

"Yes, that’s right. I saw him three months ago. He seemed close to fully mastering the First Grade Golden Immortal level," Walter Brown replied.

"So he’s jumped eleven minor realms in three months? Bring him in, hurry!" The court judge’s face showed utter disbelief as he inherently knew the capabilities of his disciple.

Rafael Case formally became his disciple at the age of nine and then advanced to be a First Grade Golden Immortal in just eleven short years.

Indeed, Rafael Case was born an Immortal Citizen, so he started as a Heavenly Immortal, not an ascending Spirit Immortal from the Lower Realm.

So, it took him eleven years to go from Heavenly Immortal to Golden Immortal, a remarkably swift progression, and he was considered a prodigy.

However, from the age of twenty, upon reaching First Grade Golden Immortal, Rafael Case made no further progress, and it’s already been close to seventy or eighty thousand years, hasn’t it?

Hadn’t the rumor gone around that he had nearly outlived the mountain guardian spirit?

In Rafael Case’s younger days, the Campbell Sect was not as illustrious or accomplished as it is now. There was another mountain guardian who entered the sect in the same year as he did, steadfastly watching over the mountain, but that guardian has since passed away, while Rafael Case remained the same as ever!

But now, was the iron tree flowering? And such a dazzling bloom at that, so how could the court judge not be startled?

A short while later, Walter Brown led Rafael Case and a little Heavenly Immortal who was bowed deeply into the room.

The court judge immediately probed, his Divine Sense meticulously scanning Rafael Case and then discovered that his rank of Second Grade Great Luo was indeed genuine, not fake!

"Little sixteen pays respect to Master..." Rafael Case knelt down with a thump, and Yusuf Zuck also knelt behind him, although he was carefully observing the seated middle-aged man, the court judge, and marveling that this was what a Taiyi Golden Immortal looked like.

Of course, at this moment, Rafael Case was in tears, although it was unclear if they were real or merely forced tears.

"Master, it’s been about ten years since our teacher-disciple relationship began, hasn’t it? Little sixteen missed you but didn’t dare to see you. Little sixteen has not fulfilled his filial duties. Little sixteen deserves to die!"

"Walter Brown, you leave, and Rafael Case, stand up. I have a question for you!" the Head of the Sect commanded, waving his hand at the seventh disciple.

"Seventh brother, take care," Rafael Case said, getting up and bowing repeatedly to Walter Brown.

Speaking of which, this old man’s status and standing were not false claims, and he wasn’t just boasting; his seventh brother was the overall manager inside the college, and his Master was a judge within the college. This was the essence of being a second-generation official, hence his status was truly high.

When Walter Brown left, he even closed the door behind him, while the Sect Head glanced at Yusuf Zuck who stood behind Rafael Case.

Rafael Case, quick to notice, immediately explained, "Master, this is a menial worker I took in before, but I have secretly intended to accept him as a disciple. I came to see the Master today for this very reason!"

"Oh? The menial worker from three months ago? Up to Celestial Immortal Sixth Rank already?" The Sect Head was taken aback once more, "What Miracle Elixir did you two consume? What incredible stroke of luck did you come upon? Speak quickly!"

"Master, Rafael Case was going to tell you even if you didn’t ask," Rafael Case said eagerly with a beaming smile. "Three months ago, mocked by many fellow brothers, Rafael Case, in a burst of anger, fled the Sect’s gate with the menial workers. With nowhere to go, he went to the deep mountains to gather herbs, wanting to focus on Alchemy to improve his skills. But unexpectedly, in a secret cave in the forest, he found a skeleton. We do not know who the mighty predecessor was, but after I took a ring from it, we discovered many Elixirs, and among them, several of these." As if performing a trick, Rafael Case actually produced two more Green Spirit Fruits.

These were fruits that Yusuf Zuck and he had planted before they left, yielding nine fruits. They were also intended as a bribe for his Master; after all, they had heard before leaving that his Master was going to dismiss him. How could they pass this test without preparing some fine offerings?

"Green Spirit Fruits from the Green Spirit Sect? Two of them!"

With a "buzz", the Sect Head was utterly astonished, gasping in cold air when, with a sweep of his hand, he pulled the two Green Spirit Fruits into his grasp, his face a mix of shock and joy.

"Yes, there were originally four. Dail and I each consumed one, and we saved the remaining two for Master and great-grandmaster to use. Rafael Case has not fulfilled his filial duties for many years, and feels shame beyond compare. So with this treasure in hand, naturally, Master and great-grandmaster were the first ones to come to mind."

"Very good, very good, Rafael Case, you’ve done well, very well indeed. It hasn’t been in vain that your master has been looking after you all these years!"

"Thank you, Master." Rafael Case straightened up before adding, "After Dail and I consumed the Green Spirit Fruit and took several Elixirs, we nearly tortured ourselves to death. Then, as we kept resolving the Medicine power of those Elixirs, three months passed, and Dail and I astonishingly found that we had both unexpectedly jumped in levels!"

"Where is that skeleton now?" the Sect Head inquired thoughtfully.

"It’s strange indeed. As soon as we removed the ring, the skeleton turned into dust. Incredibly peculiar," Rafael Case said with an archaic touch.

"Enough, enough, your teacher won’t ask anymore. But the fact that you achieved second-grade Golden Immortal is indeed something to congratulate. You want to take in a disciple, huh? This youngster has reached Celestial Immortal Sixth Rank in just three months; he must be a talented individual. Your teacher approves. However, you know the rules: he must pass an assessment. If he passes the assessment, you can officially hold an incense ceremony and accept him as a disciple of our sect. There’s seven days until the college’s assessment, so you need to carefully teach him. If, at that time, he fails the assessment, he can only continue as your menial worker or be assigned to the outer gate."

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Master," both Rafael Case and Yusuf Zuck thanked him profusely.

"Hm, your teacher will also thank you on behalf of your great-grandmaster for your filial piety. Your great-grandmaster is in seclusion. When he emerges, I will present this fruit to him on your behalf. You will not be left unrewarded. You may leave now. Remember, work hard in your cultivation, and when your teacher gives monthly lectures, come listen; don’t keep avoiding your teacher!" The Sect Head was now completely pleased. Not to mention anything else, with Rafael Case achieving second-grade Golden Immortal, he would not dismiss him anymore, and what’s more, Rafael Case had given him two Green Spirit Fruits?

These fruits were incredibly precious. With them, an Ascension to Ultimate Immortal became hopeful. So towards his sixteenth disciple, his views had considerably sweetened.

"Oh, there’s one more thing." As Yusuf Zuck and Rafael Case were on their way out, the Sect Head suddenly spoke, "Some time ago, there was a joint complaint letter submitted, accusing you of many wrongdoings. Later, the college discussed your case, and many people wanted to strip you of your disciple status. However, your teacher has been suppressing this matter and even consulted with Elder Campbell on your behalf. Elder Campbell spoke quite highly of you. After you leave, get in touch with her and be sure to thank her properly!"

"Oh." Hearing the Sect Head’s words, Rafael Case reacted indifferently, as if it were only Heavenly Doctrine and Earthly Justice for Elder Campbell to have spoken well of him.

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