1246 The Era of the Totem Beasts (1/2)

Translated by XephiZ

Edited by Aelryinth

”Do you really think an heirloom treasure is worthless? They are all priceless. They are mostly some old magic Equipment that Super Mages donated to our school to express their gratitude as alumni,” Dean Xiao said.

”Seriously!?” Mo Fan blurted out.

The Dark Noble Mantle that he had received was a donation from Essendale, the strongest Shadow Mage. Even though the guy was condemned by the world so much that his coffin was about to explode, it did not stop his Dark Noble Mantle from leaving a mark for generations to come.

Many people still had no idea that Mo Fan had the Dark Noble Mantle. It was the most expensive equipment that Mo Fan had, apart from the Black Snake Armor. It was perfect for sneaking, running away, and ambushing his target!

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Mo Fan followed Dean Xiao to the Three Step Tower. He was a little confused. He could not help but wonder… was Dean Xiao actually thinking of offering him a chance to cultivate in the Three Step Tower for a year or a half as the reward?

Mo Fan had spent some time cultivating on the Mountain of Blessing in Greece. It was a lot more efficient than cultivating in the Three Step Tower. The Three Step Tower did not really help much with his current cultivation, since it was more effective for Elements below the Advanced Level. It would only be useful once he Awakened his seventh and eighth Elements! He would still benefit a lot from cultivating in the Three Step Tower before the two new Elements reached the Advanced Level, however!

”Come with me,” Dean Xiao led Mo Fan into the Three Step Tower.

Most interestingly, Dean Xiao did not bring Mo Fan to the cultivating corridor. There was another path that Mo Fan had never seen before, leading to a different place.

They went through a heavy door protected with magic. Mo Fan found himself in a room with lots of bookshelves and cabinets filled with ancient artifacts. It was like a museum, but somehow more dignified. It even had a pressure urging them to breathe slower and lighter. The things that were displayed had a certain aura to them...

”Look at all these treasures!” Mo Fan was astounded. He never thought the Pearl Institute would have a place like this.

High-level Equipment was normally referred to as a Soul-grade Equipment. These pieces of Equipment would have their own tempers, innate characters, power, and integrity, just like a living being. It was also why Mo Fan subconsciously held his breath as soon as he set foot into the room!

”Professor Shi, I've brought a student here to pick his reward. This is Mo Fan, the one that won the World College Tournament. He just graduated,” Dean Xiao walked up to an empty chair.

Mo Fan was stunned. Why was Dean Xiao talking to a chair?

However, when Mo Fan took a closer look, he realized that someone was actually leaning against the chair. The shadow had blocked his vision. The man was like a transparent ghost in the shadow. It took Mo Fan by surprise.

Mo Fan had the Shadow Element too, yet it was significantly weaker than the old man's. He could not even detect the old man's presence at such a close distance. Most importantly, the man was not using his magic at all. It was only the natural effect after his Shadow Element had reached a certain level.

”Oh, I've met the kid before.” The professor leaned back and rocked the chair a little.

Mo Fan went closer and realized that the old man did look familiar. However, he just could not remember where he had met the old man before.

”On the train you took when you left Bo City, you asked me if there was any special way you can enter the Pearl Institute. I told you there was none,” the professor reminded him.

Mo Fan finally remembered. On the train he, Xinxia, and his father took to Xiamen, they had a quick chat with a stubborn old professor they had stumbled into.

”So it's you! How fateful are we...” Mo Fan blurted out.

”Fateful my ass! I already told you I was a professor at the Pearl Institute, but did you bother to come and visit me, despite being around in the school for so long?” the old man snapped.

”I thought you were a liar, HAHAHA!” Mo Fan burst out laughing.

”I won't be fussy about it, considering the things you have done for the school.” The old professor smiled too.

”I'll bring him around then,” Dean Xiao told the old professor.

”Yeah, feel free to do that.” The old professor did not talk further. He had a languid demeanor.

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Mo Fan followed Dean Xiao around the room. He turned around and took a quick look at the old professor, and discovered that the old man had vanished into thin air again.

Dean Xiao led Mo Fan deeper into the room. They soon reached a cabinet filled with Deathstrike Equipment.

Dean Xiao was thinking of getting Mo Fan a Deathstrike item, since they were usually more costly. Mo Fan still did not own a Deathstrike item.

”Dean, forget about the Deathstrike Equipment, I already have too many attacking moves,” Mo Fan told him.

”You're right, what are you looking for then?” Dean Xiao asked.

”Some defensive equipment. My defense is lacking,” Mo Fan said.

Dean Xiao nodded. He brought Mo Fan to the section where the defensive Equipment was placed. As a matter of fact, there were not many pieces of magic Equipment. Each magic Equipment had its own display, with a long description of its lore.

”Wait here, I'll take a look at the records. It's been a while since I last came here,” Dean Xiao said.

”Alright.” Mo Fan proceeded to look around on his own.

He soon discovered a bright feather placed inside a glass cabinet. It was only a single feather, but it was as big as a fan. He could even see the lines on it.