Chapter 83 Zhong Cai Becomes an Apprentice

The two scrolls were truly unexpected.

Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan exchanged a glance, their feelings somewhat complicated.

As if on cue, the two arrived at the first scroll, which was still an introduction to their mentor.

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The mentor's name is Jiang Chongguang, a peak cultivator at the Spirit Transformation Realm.

His seat...

There are no disciples yet.

However, the lineage of Jiang Chongguang has produced many talented individuals.

Jiang Chongguang has several junior brothers and sisters, each of whom has taken on many disciples and developed a considerable network of connections.

These junior brothers and sisters are also cultivators at the Spirit Transformation Realm, but their cultivation levels are not as high as Jiang Chongguang's.

Jiang Chongguang's master went to seek resources many years ago and seems to have been trapped somewhere and has not returned, but he is still alive.

The junior disciples held this senior brother in high esteem because they had received much guidance from Jiang Chongguang.

The reason why Jiang Chongguang was able to successfully pull his junior brothers and sisters out was not only because he himself had very strong strength, but also because his father, Jiang Yun, was one of the three Nirvana cultivators of Canglong Academy.

Jiang Yun was the youngest among the three Nirvana cultivators, and her level of attainment was also relatively the lowest.

—But there is no doubt that his potential is extraordinary and that he should not be underestimated.

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After reading a few words, Zhong Cai was immediately astonished and couldn't help but blurt out, "Old Wu, the strongest of the previous three was only at the mid-stage of the Spirit Transformation realm, but this one is directly at the peak!"

Wu Shaogan nodded slightly: "Instructor Jiang Chongguang has an extraordinary background, and the faction he belongs to is very powerful."

Zhong Cai nodded.

Indeed, not only is he at the peak of the Spirit Transformation stage, but he also has the backing of a Nirvana Realm expert.

In that sense, within the entire Azure Dragon Academy, only those with close relationships to the other two Nirvana cultivators can compare to him.

Such a faction is unlikely to recruit members easily.

But he set his sights on Wu Shaogan.

Especially that mentor, who originally had no disciples, should have had very high expectations.

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After thinking for a while, the two decided to continue watching.

Zhong Cai sighed, "Honestly, Lao Wu, if I hadn't run into that unreliable guy before, I would have jumped up and down right now!"

Wu Shaogan put his arm around Zhong Cai and rubbed his chin against the top of Zhong Cai's head.

Who can argue with that?

Now, however, the two feel that no matter how impressive the mentor seems, they should first look at the requirements.

So the two of them continued watching.

After the introduction, the requirements will follow.

After seeing it clearly, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan both fell silent.

Zhong Cai, in particular, couldn't help but reach out and touch the scroll twice, exclaiming in surprise, "That's it?"

Wu Shaogan also touched it and said, "This... is fine."

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The two couldn't help but find it strange, because this most powerful and influential mentor only had two requirements.

The first rule is that, provided the academy, faction, and mentor have not failed the disciple, the disciple must not betray the academy, faction, and mentor.

The second point is to strive for honors and bring glory to one's mentor.

After watching it, I really only had one feeling: "That's all."

Is this even considered a requirement?

Now that I've become an apprentice, I certainly can't betray the sect.

Zhong Cai even recalled a joke from her past life—"He even made it a condition of not letting me down, I'm going to cry my eyes out!"

She quickly shook her head and grabbed Wu Shaogan's hand.

As for honors, we will definitely strive for them, since the benefits within the academy are linked to honors.

If a disciple wins an honor, the mentor will also share in it, and the mentor will also feel proud.

Moreover, the mentor only said to try his best, not to give it his all!

Zhong Cai is going to "cry her eyes out" again.

What's the difference between these two requirements and having no requirements at all?

Especially after comparing it with the previous invitations, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan immediately developed a very positive impression of this mentor.

As for what schemes the tutor might have against them...

The two of them aren't that arrogant.

They're at the peak of the Spirit Transformation stage, with a father who has achieved Nirvana. Their chances of achieving Nirvana are much higher than ordinary people. Why would they need to scheme against them? That's incredibly petty.

To put it bluntly, even if this mentor knew the functions of their companion treasure, the ancient city, there was no need for him to scheme against it.

Would Professor Jiang Chongguang lack resources and expertise in things like resource extraction and inheritance from Zhong Cai's side?

Wu Shaogan's command platform can summon countless Dao soldiers, which, once trained, would become a terrifying and absolutely trustworthy force. But Jiang Chongguang, as an instructor in a high position, surely has enough manpower? In terms of trust, such powerful figures must have plenty of means.

As for the abilities of Sumeru Mustard Seed, those above the Palace Constructor level have roughly the same level.

The defensive capabilities of ancient cities can be replaced with high-quality defensive artifacts.

Professor Jiang Chongguang's future is already very bright.

In fact, he himself is considered extremely young even among those in the Spirit Transformation Realm...

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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were both incredulous.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhong Cai said, "This means you have high hopes for me, right?"

Wu Shaogan said uncertainly, "Is it...?"

Zhong Cai paused for a moment: "There might be other requirements later on. Let's look at them one by one and make sure we don't miss any."

Wu Shaogan nodded silently.

The two of them slowly walked backward along the scroll.

What followed were all the treatments that Professor Jiang Chongguang was willing to offer.

The first proposal was a monthly allowance.

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The academy provides each enlightened disciple with a basic monthly allowance of one Xuanzhu (a type of magical pearl), in addition to some common pills, talismans, certain qualification privileges, and other basic resources.

However, if a disciple passes the assessment, breaks certain records, or appears on various lists, they will also be given corresponding rewards.

In particular, disciples who make it onto the two biggest lists, the Hidden Dragon List and the Azure Dragon List, will be allocated corresponding new resources based on their ranking.

All the results can be added together.

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However, Master Jiang Chongguang would give his disciples a monthly allowance of twenty Xuanzhu.

Consecrated cultivators correspond to level three resources.

At this level, the most expensive resource is capped at fifty Xuanzhu.

So after Wu Shaogan became an apprentice, he saved up for two or three months and was able to buy it directly.

In addition, Jiang Chongguang would provide a monthly allowance for Wu Shaogan every time he advanced to a higher realm.

The college provides a basic monthly allowance, and he subsidizes at least twenty times that amount, with the amount being unpredictable.

Jiang Chongguang also provides subsidies for various basic resources.

For example, with elixirs, the academy might distribute low- to mid-grade ones, but the instructors would subsidize high-grade ones.

Of course, as the grade of pills increases, the number of pill masters decreases. After the fifth grade of pills, the mentor can no longer guarantee that the subsidy will be of high quality—even these special cases are clearly explained in the resource list.

For example, in the case of talismans, the mentor's subsidy will also be of the highest quality.

For items like mystical artifacts and equipped formations, the instructor provides a monthly subsidy of three slots, and every ten level-three slots can be exchanged for one level-four slot...

There are also quotas for private secret realms, special training grounds, and access to inheritance, etc.

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Now that we've covered the monthly allowances, the next thing to list are the resources given as a gift when accepting apprentices.

There are a large number of tertiary resources, and they are extremely diverse.

Anything offered is at least of the highest quality.

Its value is extremely high; any one of these items alone would cost at least tens of Xuanzhu (mysterious pearls) on the market.

They also provided ten Level 4 resources, seemingly to allow the disciples to adapt in advance.

Among these level four resources, apart from two talismans and three array plates, the remaining five are all high-quality or top-grade hard bows with extremely powerful auras!

With these sturdy bows, you can use them interchangeably.

They even specially allocated a subsidy of one million Xuanzhu.

They even gave permission to advance payments—meaning that if a disciple needed money, he could ask his master for it at any time, as long as it was for a legitimate purpose.

In addition, the mentor promised that he would teach his disciples any archery techniques he knew of.

He would pass on no fewer than ten of the secret techniques he knew that were applicable to all situations to his disciples, and there was no limit to the number that could be passed on as long as the disciple could comprehend them…

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Zhong Cai was dazzled by what she saw.

The previous three mentors listed a lot of resources, but this one has even more.

As she watched, Zhong Cai's face was filled with smiles.

Gradually, they finished reading the first scroll.

Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan and quickly moved to the very front of the second sheet.

"Old Wu, Professor Jiang Chongguang is really going all out! But the first one seems to have everything that can be listed, so what could the second one be?"

Wu Shaogan was already standing at the second scroll, his gaze fixed on it.

The same applies to Zhong Cai.

Then, Wu Shaogan's mood finally improved completely.

Zhong Cai also found it somewhat unbelievable.

It turns out that all the resources listed on this scroll are useful to alchemists!

Wu Shaogan grabbed Zhong Cai's hand.

The two walked and looked at the book as they went.

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It's like copying and pasting Wu Shaogan's apprenticeship benefits, except for the monthly allowance.

However, all the cultivation resources that Wu Shaogan could use were converted into various grades of rare medicines...

Similar to:

A certain quantity of Level 3 rare medicines (with a maximum price of fifty Xuanzhu), a certain quantity of Level 4 rare medicines (with a maximum price of five thousand Xuanzhu)...

In addition, there are also pill recipe quotas for levels three to six, with ten recipes for each level.

However, it's best to obtain these pill formulas one level ahead of time.

For example, it's best to wait until you've refined a level three pill before going to claim a level four one.

This is understandable, because alchemists of too low a level are easily attracted to pill formulas of too high a level, and then become so engrossed in them that it has a negative impact on their alchemy skills.

When an alchemist wants to obtain a particular pill formula, they can enter the Pill Formula Treasury and choose freely.

In addition to the prescriptions, there are also ten slots for classic texts related to alchemy.

Alchemists can use their quota to enter the Miscellaneous Knowledge Treasury and choose from it at their own discretion.

That's really thoughtful.

Finally, there was also a subsidy of one million Xuanzhu.

Of course, the perk of "asking the master for money" is not available.

After all, martial arts cultivators cannot take alchemists as disciples, as it would violate the academy's rules.

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The resources that appeared on the second scroll were indeed all for alchemists.

At this moment, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan saw a message at the end of the scroll.

It is also very brief and very clear in meaning.

The first sentence is, "Congratulations to my disciple on your happy marriage."

The second sentence is that everything related to alchemists is a gift for the male wives of their disciples.

The third sentence is that they will be given a house and several servants. After the disciple becomes the master, he only needs to bring his family and move in with his belongings (paraphrased).

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Zhong Cai let out a long breath and said, "We haven't even met yet, and we've already received a gift."

Wu Shaogan smiled.

Undoubtedly, this second scroll made him very happy.

The two leaned against each other.

After making a joke, Zhong Cai said seriously, "Old Wu, Professor Jiang Chongguang really values ​​you."

Wu Shaogan also became more serious: "Yes."

At this point, the two of them no longer needed to discuss anything.

Professor Jiang Chongguang's sincerity was evident; he clearly wanted to accept Wu Shaogan as his student.

only……

Wu Shaogan frowned and said, "What do I have that makes him so eager to fight for me?"

Although Zhong Cai was carefree, she was always very cautious about matters concerning her husband, Lao Wu.

After thinking for a while, Zhong Cai said, "Perhaps it was your performance in the assessment that impressed him, Lao Wu?"

After thinking it over, this is the one.

The fact that Lao Wu passed the assessment so quickly is quite remarkable.

Neither of them could think of any other reason.

Zhong Cai thought about it several times, based on some novel tropes, because this world contained the "original plot".

For example, things like luck, talent, and possession...

After thinking it over, Zhong Cai felt that none of them were possible.

Because the chosen one of this world is that kid, not old Wu; aptitude and such are all related to innate treasures; that one has already far surpassed the Fusion Realm, so there's no need for possession...

Finally, Zhong Cai shook her head again and said sincerely, "I think this person is quite good."

Wu Shaogan: "It is indeed very good."

The two looked at each other.

Then just agree.

Given the other party's sincerity, it would be somewhat ungrateful of them to still hesitate or wait for other invitations.

Be more efficient.

So Wu Shaogan simply signed his name.

In the next instant, the two scrolls transformed into a single note.

The note burned in mid-air.

A cheerful voice also rang out from inside the room.

"My disciple, your master is waiting for you in the inner courtyard!"

"Your fellow disciples will greet you then, and all the resources will be placed in your new home!"

As the sound faded, the note was also burned to ashes.

Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan looked at each other in bewilderment.

This mentor, Jiang Chongguang...

She seems to have a very easygoing personality.

Zhong Cai couldn't help but be happy: "Old Wu! Congratulations!"

Wu Shaogan's eyes softened: "Once we enter the inner courtyard, A-Cai, we must not let our master's generous gift go to waste..."

Just as Zhong Cai was about to say, "Keep all the proceeds safe in the ancient city," he heard the rest of his husband Lao Wu's sentence.

Wu Shaogan: "...the new house."

Zhong Cai choked.

Is his husband making lewd jokes?

Zhong Caicai wouldn't admit defeat and immediately chimed in, "Of course!"

Wu Shaogan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

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Just as Wu Shaogan signed his name, a hearty laugh rang out from somewhere deep within the Azure Dragon Academy.

"As expected of the disciple I chose! His temperament is just as straightforward as mine!"

"That kid who managed to clear the game is really good!"

Beside them, several other voices, tinged with laughter, also rang out:

"Congratulations, senior brother, on the arrival of your beloved disciple!"

"My senior brother hasn't taken on any disciples for many years, but now his wish has finally come true."

"Great news, Senior Brother!"

The voice in front also shouted, "Once that kid becomes a disciple, you lot shouldn't be stingy!"

Other voices also said:

"Don't worry, senior brother, we definitely won't let him suffer!"

"I've been ready for a long time, hahaha!"

"My disciple is the proctor, so let him go pick him up as well."

"That kid Ai Zhong said he also has his eye on a disciple, and that he's even on good terms with our little junior nephew."

"If Ai boy succeeds in taking on a disciple, things will get interesting!"

Immediately, even more laughter erupted.

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After Wu Shaogan confirmed his apprenticeship, Zhong Cai breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, Zhong Cai took out the invitations she had received.

Wu Shaogan frowned again as soon as he saw the "white".

Zhong Cai laughed nonchalantly, "Let me open it and take a look first. Even if I don't become an apprentice, I can still read the introduction at the front to learn more about these alchemists and their schools, right?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Shaogan sighed softly and leaned against Zhong Cai.

Zhong Cai easily opened the first white letter.

Strangely, no scroll appeared after the white letter was opened.

Zhong Cai was taken aback.

Wu Shaogan and Zhong Cai saw a glimpse of gold beneath the white letter.

Well.

It turns out that after opening the white letter, a gold letter was revealed.

The golden letter means that a Spirit Transformation Realm alchemist wants to take Zhong Cai as his disciple?

Zhong Cai's expression was somewhat strange.

"...Why didn't you just send me the gold one directly? Why did you wrap it in white instead?"

Wu Shaogan's expression was also somewhat subtle.

The two exchanged a glance.

Then, Zhong Cai didn't open the gold one for the time being, but instead opened the second white invitation.

After they opened the package, the two fell silent again.

The second one is also white with gold trim.

Another hidden golden invitation!

Zhong Cai opened the third white letter.

Still no scroll, just a golden letter...

The air became quiet.

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After a long while, Zhong Cai's lips twitched slightly.

I just don't understand, why are they all white with gold trim!

Is there something you need to keep low-key about? Can't you just send out a gold invitation directly?

Are there any strange rules among alchemists?

Wu Shaogan was also a little confused, but he had to admit that his mood improved a lot after discovering that there were actually three golden invitations.

He knew it! With A-Cai's abilities, how could only a sixth-level alchemist have taken a liking to him!

To be able to produce four or five top-grade pills from a single batch of second-level pills—what an incredible talent! Few alchemists across generations could compare.

That's why he felt that it was a disrespect to A Cai that only a sixth-level alchemist extended an invitation, even after A Cai had exerted all her strength.

Looking at it now...

It wasn't so much a lack of respect, but rather as if there was some hidden agenda.

But it probably wasn't malicious.

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Zhong Cai's feelings were complicated.

Wu Shaogan accompanied Zhong Cai as they unwrapped the golden invitations one by one.

Let's see what really happened.

Perhaps it's mentioned in the introduction?

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After the golden invitation was opened, the scroll finally appeared.

The general process was no different from the recruitment scroll for Wu Shaogan; both were introductions.

Zhong Cai opened all three invitations at once, letting the long scrolls float in the room, allowing him to compare and choose.

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The first scroll indicated that the person was a seventh-level alchemist.

Wu Shaogan quickly glanced at the last two and said, "They are both level seven alchemists."

There are no level eight alchemists in the entire Azure Dragon Academy.

The highest level is level seven.

However, there are several top-tier alchemists at the seventh level, and if nothing unexpected happens, they may also achieve enlightenment at any time and successfully break through to the eighth level.

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The two carefully read through the three descriptions.

Of these three seventh-level alchemists, two are seventh-level alchemy kings, and one is a half-step alchemy emperor.

Their requests were all perfectly reasonable.

They all require disciples not to betray their sect, to strive to improve their alchemy skills, and not to neglect their overall strength.

That's all.

Zhong Cai said with a smile, "These alchemy instructors are all quite easygoing."

Wu Shaogan agreed: "Indeed, he's easygoing."

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The two of them pretty much understood.

Alchemists who can become Pill Kings must have devoted a lot of energy to improving their alchemy skills. In order to refine higher-level pills, they also pursue advancement in their cultivation realm.

This would inevitably take a lot of time.

Moreover, having received training from the academy, they must each have undertaken corresponding alchemy tasks, providing the academy with pills from time to time, and also accepting some private orders.

I'm really busy.

It's hard to have any weird or quirky thoughts then.

Wouldn't it be better to spend that time improving your alchemy skills?

Therefore, the requirements that Emperor Dan□□ had for his disciples were only these.

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The two then considered the treatment.

The treatment for the three people was basically the same.

All the resources provided, aside from those related to cultivation breakthroughs, are related to refining pills.

The monthly allowance also comes with generous subsidies, including a basic allowance from the academy and substantial subsidies for the mentors.

Moreover, perhaps because it is very expensive for alchemists to improve, even though Zhong Cai is only at the peak of the Heavenly Induction Realm, the Xuanzhu subsidy he provides is as high as one million!

The Pill King was really loose-lipped, and there were also quotas for medicinal herbs to be received, and quotas for Xuanzhu to be advanced, etc.

There were also more than ten bottles of top-grade level three pills.

Perhaps because each alchemist has different strengths, the types of pills they provide are different.

Zhong Cai's eyes lit up when they fell on the names of certain elixirs.

Those are all pills that affect the soul!

It's a pill that Zhong Cai can't refine right now, but his old master Wu desperately needs!

Moreover, the quantities of those different types of pills were also indicated!

Normally, a bottle of pills contains anywhere from one to three pills.

The notes following those soul-soul pills read: Ten pills per bottle.

In total, there are sixty.

There are nearly ten more types of pills left, all related to the yin and yang of heaven and earth, which are needed for the next few minor realms after condensing the primordial soul.

What's even more interesting is that all these divine souls and celestial yin and terrestrial spirits were granted by that half-step Dan Emperor.

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Zhong Cai stared for a while, then suddenly said, "Old Wu, do you think this Alchemist Sang... did it on purpose or just randomly?"

Wu Shaogan's heart stirred slightly, and he pondered, "It must have been intentional."

Zhong Cai also deeply agreed.

It wasn't that the two were overthinking things, but rather that their expressions were too obvious.

Judging from the pills given by the other two seventh-level pill kings, each bottle of pills is of a different type. Although they are third-level pills, it seems that Zhong Cai cannot use them now. However, their original intention was probably to let Zhong Cai see how good their pill-making skills are, and also to let Zhong Cai observe the third-level top-grade pills and explore the pill-making techniques from them.

However, the half-step Dan Emperor, Master Sang, was different.

Only two types of level-three pills were given, both of which were related to cultivation.

Isn't the meaning quite clear?

—Use these to cultivate!

Zhong Cai has only been in the academy for a short time, so she should be able to establish herself in the palace soon.

He could refine all the cultivation pills he needed into top-quality ones himself.

However, his strength was far from sufficient to use a level-three elixir.

So, who are these level-three pills for to cultivate?

Of course, the only partner Zhong Cai cared about most was Wu Shaogan.

With a full sixty top-grade soul-refining pills, even if Wu Shaogan ate them casually, he would at least be free from worries in the first two minor realms.

After he finishes taking it, Zhong Cai will be able to refine a few top-grade soul-refining pills, which he can continue to provide to Wu Shaogan.

Once Wu Shaogan breaks through again, he can take the Heavenly Yang Earthly Yin Pill given by his mentor.

This also gave Zhong Cai more time to study and research these kinds of elixirs.

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Zhong Cai couldn't help but say, "Master Sang Dan is truly understanding."

Wu Shaogan smiled slightly.

What pleased him even more was that the monk Sangdan had taken his relationship with Acai into account.

Although Master Sang Dan didn't give Zhong Cai a special gift like his chosen mentor Jiang Chongguang, the number of pills he gave was quite large, and essentially, they conveyed the same meaning.

At this moment, Zhong Cai complained again, "Master Sang Dan is quite good at intimidating people; his motivation to study is really strong."

Wu Shaogan was taken aback.

Then, he suddenly realized: "Does A-Cai mean that Master Sang Dan wants to use this to urge A-Cai to break through in alchemy as soon as possible?"

Zhong Cai pouted: "Isn't that right?"

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That alchemist must have known that Zhong Cai cared deeply about Wu Shaogan and wanted to give him the best pills, so he placed two kinds of pills suitable for Wu Shaogan in front of Zhong Cai.

After taking soul-refining pills, Wu Shaogan was able to significantly reduce his soul pain. In particular, if he took several different soul-refining pills in succession, the effects would be immediate if the pills were of high quality.

The effects of top-grade pills are definitely many times greater than those of the soul-refining elixir!

Zhong Cai noticed how his master felt after taking the top-grade pills, how could he not do his best to improve?

Knowing that soul-refining pills are the best is completely different from seeing their effects firsthand.

Zhong Cai would never allow Lao Wu to undergo an even more painful cultivation method again, given that Lao Wu's pain has already been alleviated.

It's a calculated scheme! A calculated scheme!

However, Zhong Cai still felt a sense of gratitude towards Master Sangdan.

Old Wu will soon be able to alleviate his pain!

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Zhong Cai took a deep breath, clenched her fist, and said, "I've made up my mind. I'll take Master Sang Dan as my master!"

Wu Shaogan looked at Zhong Cai quietly, then asked with a smile, "Are you sure you've thought it through?"

Zhong Cai nodded and said very seriously, "These three are more than capable of teaching me, and their demands for treatment are about the same. Under the same conditions, I would have chosen the one with the strongest alchemy skills anyway."

Wu Shaogan nodded slightly.

Zhong Cai added, "Not only is Master Sang the most skilled in alchemy, but he is also more attentive to my thoughts."

Just as Wu Shaogan was immediately delighted upon seeing the treatment that his mentor Jiang Chongguang gave Zhong Cai, and readily signed his name, Zhong Cai was also overjoyed when he discovered that Master Sang Dan was willing to think of Wu Shaogan and directly include him in Zhong Cai's alchemy career.

I feel like I've received their blessings.

They also felt the respect that their mentors had for their relationship.

Given this, what is there to hesitate about?

Zhong Cai quickly burned the other two scrolls and swiftly wrote his name at the end of Sang Danshi's scroll.

Then, unsurprisingly.

The scroll disappeared, and the paper strips appeared and were burned.

A gentle voice, tinged with a hint of a smile, rang out from inside the room.

“My disciple, your master is waiting for you in the inner courtyard.”

"When you come to see your teacher, bring your husband with you."

The note was then burned to ashes.

When Zhong Cai heard these two sentences, for some reason, a blush appeared on her face.

He exclaimed, "Old Wu! I suddenly feel a bit feverish!"

Wu Shaogan chuckled, leaned over, and kissed Zhong Cai's feverish cheek.

Zhong Cai's face turned even redder.

He felt a little hot inside, and his heart was beating a little fast.

What exactly happened?!

He's never been shy before!

Looking at Zhong Cai like this, Wu Shaogan couldn't help but... kiss him.

Zhong Cai felt feverish all over.

Then, in a fit of desperation, he tackled Wu Shaogan onto the bed.

Wu Shao laughed dryly, his whole body trembling.

Zhong Cai: "..."

I'll strip you naked and see if you'll still be laughing!

The two quickly became intimate and rolled around in the depths of the bed.

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Azure Dragon Academy, another quiet room.

A slightly thin figure sat quietly in front of the alchemy furnace.

His ten fingers moved gently, as if drawing upon countless strange forces.

These forces seeped into the furnace, making the wood fire burn even more fiercely.

Gradually, a crisp clanging sound rang out from the stove.

At that moment, the slender figure suddenly turned his head and said with a smile, "I have finally accepted a disciple."

There was no one else in the room.

The thin figure stopped speaking and simply took out the pill.

He laughed and said, "My disciple is a lucky charm for me. He just signed his name and I was able to successfully produce the elixir."

Then, he muttered to himself.

"Let's give this pill to Senior Brother Jiang..."

"Then, Senior Brother Jiang will have to pick a rare medicinal herb for me."

"My disciple is getting married, what kind of gift should I give him..."

"Let me think..."

"Perhaps... we should just give them the Mystic Stones directly?"

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Xia Jiang waited outside the barrier formation until the third day finally arrived.

Logically speaking, the young master can come out now.

Many martial arts cultivators had emerged severely injured in the past, and Xia Jiang was always worried that a small child would appear instead.

Fortunately, that has never happened.

As time went by, this round of assessments gradually came to an end.

Finally, the palace doors opened!

Several cultivators filed out, most of them at the Enlightenment Realm.

Xia Jiang eagerly awaited the arrival of the newcomer.

After several more cultivators left, he finally saw a familiar figure!

Subconsciously, Xia Jiang took a few steps forward.

The small figure quickly headed towards Xia Jiang's direction.

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Wu Dongxiao rushed to the outside of the barrier formation, shouting triumphantly, "Uncle Xia! I made it!"

Xia Jiang immediately showed a look of surprise, his eyes filled with pride and deep affection.

Wu Dongxiao was filled with excitement.

He really suffered a lot during the assessment.

But after finally getting through the assessment and learning that he had passed, all his fatigue disappeared.

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All the students who were about to leave took an oath and dispersed.

Wu Dongxiao did the same, and then, together with Xia Jiang, went to the villa in Yujiao City.

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After entering the second round of assessment, Wu Dongxiao, dragging his injured and numb body, sat down in front of the wall.

Those messy lines couldn't even get into his head at first.

But Wu Dongxiao had, after all, endured immense hardship, and his willpower was remarkably strong.

When he realized that his fatigue was hindering his comprehension, he straightened up without hesitation, tried to muster his willpower, and focused all his energy on the lines on the wall.

Perhaps it was willpower that really worked, because when Wu Dongxiao looked at it again, he no longer felt dizzy or lightheaded.

Wu Dongxiao's thoughts seemed to drift far away, yet also seemed to be quickly drawn back.

I don't know how much time has passed...

Suddenly, he had an epiphany and saw countless images.

Then, Wu Dongxiao began to comprehend it.

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Wu Dongxiao himself didn't know how much time had passed, but his mentors did.

This little brat, even though he has only mastered one secret technique, has actually surpassed many experienced adult cultivators who started their cultivation at the same time.

In just half an hour, Wu Dongxiao began to comprehend it.

Such comprehension is already quite outstanding.

The assessment for the Palace Opening is different from that for the Consecration. The Consecration involves the lines of the two secret techniques mixed together and interacting with each other, which increases the difficulty of understanding.

However, there is only one type now.

Many instructors, when they reach his level, spend more than an hour trying to comprehend these lines.

Wu Dongxiao's earnings were halved, and even less.

It is truly outstanding.

Although age does not affect a cultivator's realm or comprehension in this world, seeing a child of only a few years old pass the assessment with such outstanding results still moved many mentors... many times.

However, having feelings doesn't mean you can act on them.

Wu Dongxiao was chosen by Wan Tianfeng.

No one can take it from you.

·

Xia Jiang noticed Wu Dongxiao's exhaustion and quickly carried him on his back.

The master and servant quickly returned to their residence in Jade Dragon City.

Upon entering the room, Wu Dongxiao took precautions.

...If you look closely, his actions are quite similar to those of his uncle.

They have guarded up to their very bones.

Then, Wu Dongxiao took out an invitation.

Xia Jiang was shocked.

While waiting for the young master, he overheard bits and pieces about the invitation, but he never expected that the young master would also receive it.

It wasn't that Xia Jiang looked down on Wu Dongxiao, but rather because of Wu Dongxiao's age.

In Xia Jiang's own mind, the young master was of course the most intelligent and quick-witted, but he was not so arrogant as to think that everyone had to think so.

Moreover, Xia Jiang himself had witnessed the demeanor of the young master.

...That's like a blazing sun, making countless people pale in comparison.

·

At this moment, Xia Jiang came to his senses, and his expression changed from shock to ecstasy!

The young master passed the test and even received an invitation!

Seeing his reaction, Wu Dongxiao smiled and said, "Uncle Xia, don't be so happy yet. Let's see which mentor it is and what kind of treatment they will give me."

Xia Jiang quickly said, "Yes, yes! Young master, quickly open it and see!"

Upon closer inspection, there was naturally nothing to be dissatisfied with.

Wu Dongxiao is very self-aware.

He wasn't planning to wait for other invitations, nor was he thinking about making any more selections.

The person who chooses him now is definitely the one with the best eye!

He is willing to become this person's disciple!

Wu Dongxiao signed his name generously.

No matter how his mentor ultimately treats him, he will not regret it!

·

In Canglong City.

In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.

During this period, many assessments were conducted, and the pass rate was very low each time, but more and more talented individuals began to gain recognition.

Their achievements and the discussions surrounding them echoed throughout the entire Azure Dragon City.

The news of the invitation spread far and wide.

As countless test takers completed their exams, the question of who received the invitation letter became a hot topic of discussion.

Those who are very famous are especially highlighted.

Did they receive invitations? If so, how many invitations were received? Which mentor were selected?

That's really intriguing.