Here is some good news and some bad news.

Bad news: Jia Xitong has gone bankrupt.

She had lost all her savings and spirit stones, and even the money she used to draw talismans was overdrawn for three years. As for the high-grade spirit stone coffin, it was completely shattered into powder.

Now all she has left are the Golden Holy Pen, Langmu Branches, wooden statues, the Eight-Turn Treasure Hunting Plate, a mountain, and twenty-five independent small houses.

As for the hard currency, spirit stones...

Eighty-seven beads

It was exchanged for gold dug out of the ruins.

It can be said that Shang Yanting transformed into a dragon overnight, while Little Raccoon went bankrupt.

Good news: Shang Yanting's appointment order has arrived.

"Hello, Mr. Yan."

The academy staff who came to deliver the teaching appointment were extremely respectful. They handed a golden token to Shang Yanting and said, "According to the academy's rules, as a Martial King realm cultivator, you should establish your own sect and enjoy first-class treatment. However, since you have not yet been exposed to the teaching profession, the academy's decision is that you will first teach a class of students, and after you have a general understanding of the situation, you will be assigned a mountain range."

After he finished speaking, the academy staff looked at Shang Yanting with some nervousness.

At first glance, the number of Martial Kings at Holy Capital Academy seems large, but in reality there are only 31, plus the 32 in front of you.

They were already top experts on the Aotian Continent, and the academy staff worried that Shang Yanting might cause trouble due to dissatisfaction with the arrangements.

"Um."

Shang Yanting responded.

The academy staff were delighted to hear this, as they hadn't expected this powerful figure to be so easy to talk to.

"You have been assigned to Class 3A, and classes will begin in two weeks. Rest assured, this is a group of extremely talented individuals."

When the word "genius" was mentioned, the man paused again.

In the academy, who could be more talented than Yan Qing?

At this moment, after defeating Guanlong Zhenren, this genius forcefully entered the sights of various forces in the academy.

In recent days

Visitors were practically wearing down Jia Xitong's doorstep.

All the major powers are extending olive branches to Shang Yanting, attempting to bring such a young, highly talented, and unconnected powerhouse into their own camp.

Who should I choose?

Sometimes being too strong can be a problem.

Jia Xitong couldn't help but sigh, looking even more worried than Shang Yanting.

Sure enough, there was another knock on the door.

Niu Chuanchuan was sitting at the door, and when he heard the knock, he immediately stood up and opened the door—that's the kind of awareness a junior should have.

To be honest, Niu Chuanchuan still feels like he's dreaming about Yan Qing becoming a faculty member. His boss's meteoric rise is putting immense pressure on him!

Having followed Yan Qing for so long, he has only learned some basic ways of dealing with people.

Niu Chuanchuan composed himself and smiled at the person entering through the door, "Welcome..."

He choked up when he saw the haughty and beautiful face behind the door.

"Teacher Pu."

The woman glanced at Niu Chuanchuan and stepped directly into the courtyard.

Pu Yun

One of the few young teachers in the academy, and before Shang Yanting appeared, she was considered one of the academy's geniuses, alongside Qu Changxi. On the academy's self-created beauty ranking, she ranked seventh and was highly sought after by many male disciples and even teachers.

He is arrogant and looks down on everyone.

Moreover, she was also the one who brought Shang Yanting and Niu Chuanchuan from Shengdu Academy to Dingtian Academy.

Based on this alone, Pu Yun felt indebted to the two of them, and even when facing Yan Qing, her attitude was not so humble.

She stopped in front of Shang Yanting, glanced at the raccoon lying in his arms, and noticed that the golden dragon scale on its forehead was no ordinary object.

"I never expected that this little beast would actually get such a good opportunity."

Huh?!

Jia Xitong was taken aback by his words, "Who are you talking about, you little beast?"

“You little beast.”

Okay, it's all over now.

Upon hearing Pu Yun's reply, Jia Xitong lay back down on Shang Yanting's lap.

Only Pu Yun… she didn’t understand.

Shang Yanting lowered his eyes and stroked the raccoon's fur, his fake smile disappearing. "What brings you here uninvited, fellow martial artist?"

"It's not that I wanted to come; it was Aunt Wanqi who asked me to come and see you."

Pu Yun found a seat and sat down, her attitude still arrogant. "There is a fine mountain range in Fengxian District to the south of the academy. My aunt has invited you to settle down there."

Shang Yanting heard this at least five or ten times.

The four major families each occupy a region, and choosing a mountain range is actually an invitation to choose sides.

However, the other forces that extended olive branches were either humble or enthusiastic. Pu Yun, who was so arrogant and acted as if she was saying, "I'm giving you a free meal, so hurry up and thank me," was the first one to do so.

After Pu Yun finished speaking, seeing that Shang Yanting did not react, she frowned slightly, showing a hint of impatience.

To be honest, Yan Qing left a very bad first impression on her.

So what if he's a Martial King? The Wanqi family has the most Martial King experts among the four great families; they don't need another one. If her aunt hadn't known about her relationship with Yan Qing and insisted she come, she wouldn't have wasted her precious time at all.

"If you don't want to come, then go back."

Shang Yanting's cold attitude and words immediately stunned Pu Yun. "What?"

Pu Yun, who was always fawned over and tolerated, was shocked. "How dare you!"

"You're the one who's being presumptuous."

She was spoiled by others, but Shang Yanting was not.

He took out the teacher's handbook he had just received and slammed it in front of Pu Yun. "Dingtian Academy respects the strong. You are only a Martial Grandmaster. Where do you get the audacity to shout here?"

The weak bullying the strong can be seen as a challenge.

The seventh most beautiful woman on the beauty list was ruthlessly driven away. Pu Yun, feeling disheveled and embarrassed, ran to her aunt and cried, "Auntie, Yan Qing is going too far!"

Several young disciples of the Wanqi family surrounded her and gently comforted her, "Cousin, don't cry. That Yan Qing is ungrateful."

"right!"

Another person chimed in, "So what if he's only a Martial King? My Wanqi family has over a dozen of those!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wan Qijing gave him a warning glare.

Then, she went over and patted Pu Yun on the back, gently comforting her, "Ah Yun, go back and rest first. Your aunt will handle this matter."

After saying this, she instructed the ladies-in-waiting beside her to bring a group of young people to the banquet, and then sat down in the high seat with a blank expression.

"I originally wanted Pu Yun to win this person over, but I didn't expect it to backfire."

The older cultivator below frowned slightly, annoyed that Pu Yunlian couldn't even handle such a small matter.

Even if you don't try to win them over, you shouldn't push them away.

"Alright, Ah Yun is still young and proud, she didn't do it on purpose."

Pu Yun waved her hand and said, "Now that things have come to this, let's discuss what to do next."

To be honest, while the Martial King is indeed valuable, it's not something that would warrant such fierce competition among various factions. They value Shang Yanting's strength, but they value his cultivation potential even more.

It's not for the present, but for the future.

After some discussion, a new plan was developed.

We should try our best to win over Yan Qing if possible, and if we can't... then we should take advantage of his year of teaching to eliminate him.

Wan Qijing's eyes flashed with a sinister glint. "Also, don't let him have a smooth year. Make him understand that young people shouldn't be arrogant. A lone person without power is nothing."