Rong Ling was once a prominent figure at the Eastern Wilderness Academy.

When she arrived at Donghuang Academy, she resisted the senior students who tried to steal her points, and even managed to beat up all the senior students from her cohort. She ranked first on the Hidden Dragon Ranking for three consecutive years, becoming an idol in the hearts of countless young female students.

But after Rong Ling entered the inner courtyard, everything changed. He was defeated by someone on the Heavenly Pride Ranking, and he also fell in love with a girl in the inner courtyard. However, the girl fell in love with the person who defeated him. Unfortunately, the girl passed away, and Rong Ling never recovered.

Later, Rong Ling found the family that was related to the girl Rong Ling who killed him, and he went alone to kill them, slaughtering the family until not even an ant was left. This made Rong Ling a wanted man by some families.

In the end, Rong Ling chose to stay at the Eastern Wilderness Academy and become the academic supervisor. No one dared to approach such a formidable person. Some people said that the reason he stayed at the Eastern Wilderness Academy was because he promised the girl he loved that he would stay here and wait for her to return. Only he himself probably knows the truth.

Listening to Jin Yuanbao's introduction, Qin Xin felt a mix of emotions, even admiring Rong Ling's deep affection, but the act of slaughtering the entire clan was indeed quite terrifying.

"Who was the one who defeated Rong Ling?"

Qin Xin was curious about Rong Ling and couldn't help but ask.

"I think his name is Qin Qianfan."

Jin Yuanbao thought for a moment and then said.

"Qin Qianfan?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Xin was truly shocked. In his memory, Uncle Qianfan had always been in the clan since he could remember. However, he had often heard clansmen mention that he had also gone to the Eastern Wilderness Academy to cultivate. If it was just a coincidence of sharing the same name, it was far too much of a coincidence.

"By the way, Brother Yuanbao, you're very well-informed. Do you know where Qin Xue lives?"

Qin Xin thought about it and still wanted to ask. He was unfamiliar with the place and people at the Eastern Wilderness Academy. If he could find someone he knew, it would be more convenient for his future cultivation. Besides, he was already being watched by the senior students.

"What? Bro, are you kidding me? Senior Sister Qin Xue is ranked third in the Eastern Wilderness Academy's beauty rankings, and she has countless suitors. As your brother, I advise you not to even think about her!"

Upon hearing who Qin Xin was looking for, Jin Yuanbao looked disdainful and advised Qin Xin to change his target as soon as possible.

"Um... I'm her younger brother."

Qin Xin was speechless for a moment. He never expected that Qin Xin would be so famous in the Eastern Wilderness Academy.

"Stop talking nonsense. I've never heard of Senior Sister Qin Xue having a younger brother."

Jin Yuanbao naturally didn't believe it and even rolled his eyes at Qin Xin, clearly thinking that his purpose in coming to the academy was to catch a glimpse of Senior Sister Qin Xue's beautiful face.

"Senior Sister Qin Xue is now an inner court disciple, so it's not so easy for us outer court disciples to see her. Moreover, Qin Xue has a very terrifying master behind her. It is rumored that an inner court senior once pursued Senior Sister Qin Xue and tried to use some underhanded means to get her. When her master found out, he directly severed the senior's tendons in his hands and feet."

Jin Yuanbao patiently tried to dissuade Qin Xin.

Upon hearing Jin Yuanbao's introduction, Qin Xin suddenly pictured a woman with floral markings on her forehead and a fuller figure. However, judging from her appearance, Hua Jin might not be as terrifying as he described.

However, Qin Xin understood the principle that one should not judge a book by its cover, especially when it came to beautiful women.

After Jin Yuanbao left, Qin Xin fell into deep thought alone in the courtyard.

"Qin Xin, there seems to be a strange fire in this Eastern Wilderness Academy."

Danqing's voice rang out leisurely from the depths of Qin Xin's heart, but he did not come out of the fragmented map space.

Before entering the Eastern Wilderness Academy, Danqing told Qin Xin that there were some powerful figures in the academy, and if he appeared, he might be discovered. To be on the safe side, Danqing could only stay in the Remnant Map Space.

"Strange Fire?"

Qin Xin was surprised. He had always admired the Life Flame in Dan Qing's hands. It was very efficient at refining pills, and it could also enhance his attack methods.

"Although the aura of that strange fire is weak, I shouldn't be mistaken; it seems to have been suppressed."

Danqing spoke thoughtfully, then added, "That strange fire doesn't seem to be in the outer courtyard; it's quite far away. It should be in the inner courtyard."

"It seems we need to find a way to get into the inner courtyard."

Qin Xin said calmly.

Qin Xin still needs to make many preparations to subdue the strange fire. If he were to rush to subdue it directly, he would probably be burned to ashes by the strange fire. Fortunately, Dan Qing has a lot of experience and has asked Qin Xin to prepare some spiritual medicines during his time in the outer courtyard.

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At this moment, in the inner courtyard of the Eastern Wilderness Academy, in a classical and elegant courtyard, four beautiful women were chatting about something.

"Little sister Yaru, did you run into Qin Xin in the Dead Leaf Forest?"

With her long, slender legs and wearing an academy robe, Qin Xue was holding the arm of a young girl who seemed a bit mischievous and asked a question.

"Yes, Sister Xue, Brother Qin Xin said that he wanted to come to the Eastern Wilderness Academy for training on his own, so he gave me this token."

Ya Ru's eyes darted around before she spoke.

"Junior Sister Xue'er, don't worry. Qin Xin is quite steady. Since he gave the token to Ya Ru, he must have his own plans."

Mao Ruijin said from the side.

It turns out that this little girl, Ya Ru, took Qin Xin's Qiankun bag after he got drunk in the Dead Leaf Forest and came to Black Dragon City. Because she was stopped by the guards when she entered the city, she took out her token to try it out. Unexpectedly, the guards welcomed her in very respectfully and took her directly to the inner courtyard.

This is because Hua Jin is a steward of the inner courtyard, second only to the inner courtyard elders in status. She is qualified to directly recruit students into the inner courtyard. Originally, this token was meant for Qin Xin, but Ya Ru accidentally used it.

"I'm sure Ya Ru wouldn't lie. I also really like this little girl, so let her stay and become my disciple. As for Qin Xin, I'll ask him about it at the outer courtyard another day."

Hua Jin spoke softly.

After the others left, Ya Ru sat there in a daze.

"Brother Qin Xin shouldn't expose me, right? He drank quite a bit of my monkey wine."

Ya Ru rested her cheek on her hand and muttered to herself.

She herself did not expect to be directly admitted to the inner courtyard. Originally, she just wanted to play around in the outer courtyard and find a chance to slip away, but after entering the inner courtyard, it was not so easy to sneak away.

Let's take it one step at a time.

Ya Ru sighed helplessly, her hand swiped lightly, and a jar of monkey wine appeared. She then sat in the courtyard, admiring the flowers while drinking. The way she drank was completely out of character for her age. From a distance, she seemed to have something on her mind, or perhaps she was trying to escape something.

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After resting for a while, Qin Xin headed to the location of Class 20.

The class ranking competition is coming soon. Qin Xin would never have too many cultivation resources, and naturally he wants his class to rank higher. He also wants to enter the inner courtyard as soon as possible to investigate the news about the strange fire.

The problem Qin Xin is facing now is finding teammates.

The class ranking competition is conducted in teams of one to three members. Teams compete for points from other teams one by one. The class ranking is determined by the total points earned by all teams in the class.