"Give me a kiss..." Tony said jokingly.

"No, brother-in-law, my sister would kill me. I can only thank you for your help." Julie replied while holding the large bundle of rare herbs.

Tony scoffed with a playful look.

"Brother-in-law, how did you learn healing? I never saw anyone using your methods." Julie asked with a curious look.

"Hahaha... It’s my secret. Also, you still didn’t see my ultimate skill. Should I give you a full body massage." Tony asked with a playful wink.

Julie’s cheeks turned red as she remembered Tony’s touch. That one second touch, already made her wet. She can’t imagine how she would look after a full body massage.

"No need... I already saw how you are playing with those aunties in the video. You are a big pervert." Julie said with her tongue out.

Tony moved to give a head slap.

Julie immediately ran away towards the entrance gate. Tony followed... but in the next second he came to a complete halt.

[Heaven Chosen Detected!]

The golden text flashed in Tony’s vision like a divine decree from the heavens.

His steps halted mid-way, eyes narrowing as another line followed.

[Scanning...]

[Heaven Chosen Profile Unlocked.]

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Name: Hank Cooper

Age: 19

Fate Grade: ★★★★ (Four Stars)

Cultivation Base: None

Destiny: Hank Cooper possesses an unnatural talent for weapon crafting.

He belongs to the lineage of Titans which already perished a long time ago, be it melting, hardening, crafting, or the most ancient metal... he can turn them into powerful weapons.

In addition to crafting ability, Hank Cooper’s soul is immensely powerful, naturally resistant to any form of mental manipulation or illusion. His mind cannot be easily swayed or corrupted with manipulation.

Fate Reading: God of Crafting- He will be the first one to craft a Heaven rank weapon on earth.

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"Hank Cooper?"

Tony muttered his name under his breath. He turned his head slightly, trying to remain subtle, but his eyes darted across the queue of people standing at the entrance gate, scanning the crowd like a hunter spotting his second prey.

Tony’s gaze swept the standing crowd once more. Visitors stood in line with at most discipline.

Dozens of them, all in different robes. Yet none stood out— at least, not at a glance.

But the name... Hank Cooper!

Tony repeated it silently, letting the System’s golden words echo again in his mind.

There was no divine aura, no shimmering glow, no destiny-mark hovering above his head.

The System didn’t highlight Hank Cooper with a red arrow or paint a target on his back.

Tony turned to Julie, who was preparing to leave.

"Hey," he said casually.

"Do you know anyone around here named Hank Cooper?"

Julie blinked, clearly caught off guard by the sudden question.

"Hank Cooper?" She repeated, her brows furrowing slightly.

"Why are you asking about that beggar?!" Julie asked with a questioning look.

"What? Beggar?!" Tony shocked.

"Yes, He’s... not a martial warrior. He has no cultivation. A few months back, he reached Academy gates. No one knows how a mortal human reached this place. As the academy rules not allow him inside, he is staying at the gate and surviving through begging." she said slowly.

That definitely caught Tony’s attention.

Not even a martial warrior? Then how can a normal human reach this hidden place among mountains?

No wonder he has the four star heaven blessing!!!

"Why do you care about him anyway?" Julie, still eyeing him, narrowed her gaze slightly.

Tony turned to her with a calm expression and a faint smile. "No reason," he said softly. "I’m just curious about how normal human reached here."

"Don’t cause trouble for him," she warned. "That poor fellow already had a rough life."

Tony stood alone before the Academy gate, his eyes locked on to the person in begging clothes.

***

Hank Cooper... He was there, as expected.

Sat silently while staring at Academy gates with hope.

A few disciples gathered nearby, clearly treating him as dirt.

Some tossed food out of pity. And Hank Cooper accepted everything in silence.

Despite the tattered clothes and the dirt face, Tony noticed something strange.

Hank Cooper was handsome. Strikingly so... Even covered in dust and sweat, he had refined features and a natural presence.

That must’ve been why some of the female disciples showed much needed pity!

Tony observed silently, taking it all in.

Though Hank Cooper’s situation was pitiful, Tony couldn’t help but feel pleased— because his suffering meant there was a chance to offer help and bind him with a debt of gratitude.

’Right now... he’s vulnerable. Looked down on. Overlooked. If I approach him now, befriend him, show him kindness... I might be able to control him.’

It was a rare opportunity.

Without another thought, Tony began to walk across the Academy gate.

The moment he began moving towards Hank... murmurs started.

"Hey, look— it’s Tony."

"Tch! Look at that arrogance. Thinks he’s something special just because he got accepted as an Inner Disciple with connections."

"Hmph! I’d never respect someone like him."

"Wait... is he heading toward Hank Cooper?"

"Yeah, he is! What’s going on? Did Hank Cooper offend him?"

Whispers spread like wildfire as Tony strode through the crowd.

Even Hank Cooper paused in his task, lifting his head slightly to watch the infamous Tony approach.

Everyone was watching. Tony finally came to a stop before Hank Cooper.

He said nothing. He simply stood there, staring at him.

Hank was surprised to see the infamous young master of the Clark family— the one everyone in the Academy had been talking about recently.

The snow leopard incident was still fresh in Hank’s mind. Also, everyday, there are rumors and news that circulated in the Academy, especially when most disciples were constantly discussing Tony’s name.

He grew nervous as he noticed Tony heading in his direction.

"Are you Hank ?" Tony finally asked after a long silence.

Hank nodded stiffly.

"I heard you are not a martial artist... but reaching this place without martial cultivation is really something. As far as I know, you don’t have any chance to step inside the Academy.

How about this... I’m missing someone to look after my courtyard. So, I want to give you the opportunity to serve me. What do you say?"

Hank was immediately shocked... he hadn’t expected anything like that.

And the other disciples around were equally stunned.

"What? Tony wants Hank to serve him?"

"Damn! What arrogance. He is inviting a mortal inside the Academy??! Does he think this is the Clark family, where he can do whatever he wants?"

"He is causing trouble everyday inside the Academy... Seems like Today’s task is this!"