Ma Guangzhi frowned and pointed at the three students in front of him, "You, you guys..."

After a long pause, he sighed with a complicated expression, "You guys! You're so reckless when you're young!"

Just when the three thought he was going to scold them, they heard him say excitedly, "Well done!"

"???"

The three of them were stunned for a moment.

What they didn't know was that for Ma Xiao, getting three Nine Nether Grasses in exchange for making one move was an incredible windfall!

Moreover, he didn't actually fight with the Guiyuan Sword Sect members...

And he did indeed desperately need the Nine Nether Grass to save his life.

Let alone escorting Chen Yi back to school, we would escort him to the Western Paradise to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures, we would still go!

He doesn't mind students lying to him, but he's afraid that even if they do lie, they won't get anything of value out of them.

In his view, the two girls' deception was successful.

"You all did a great job. I won't go back on my promise!"

Ma Guangzhi took out a prescription for pills, a pill box, and a stack of cash from his storage ring.

The pill formula naturally belonged to Yu Qian, while the pill box was for Wu Lingyao. If I'm not mistaken, there should be a top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill inside.

With the help of the blue phosphorescent fire and the top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, if she can successfully establish her foundation, even if it is a human foundation establishment, she will have a chance to reach the Golden Core stage in the future.

If a great opportunity arises in the future, there is a slight possibility of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.

But Chen Yi knew that Wu Lingyao was not satisfied with this.

The reason she collected Foundation Establishment Pills and Foundation Establishment materials was to ensure that, at the very least, she could perform Human Foundation Establishment.

With her ambitions and her acquaintance with a prodigy like Yu Qian, her future achievements are sure to be remarkable.

However, the path to enlightenment is inherently fraught with difficulties and dangers, and no one can predict what will happen in the future.

"This stack of money is enough to pay off all your debts and interest, and there may even be some left over. Consider it my support for your path of seeking enlightenment."

Principal Ma patted Chen Yi on the shoulder, his eyes full of admiration.

If he had only slightly admired Chen Yi for winning first place in the monthly exam, he was now looking at Chen Yi with new respect after Chen Yi emerged from the secret realm.

Not only did he reach the ninth level of Qi Refining, but he also commanded a powerful demon in the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Thank you, Principal!" Chen Yi said politely.

"Thank you, Principal Ma!"

Yu Qian and Wu Lingyao also thanked them.

"It's getting late. If you don't have anything else to do, you should go home and get some rest!"

Principal Ma waved his hand, "Oh, by the way, the five-school joint exam is in a few days. Those who want to register can find their homeroom teacher."

After leaving the principal's office, Chen Yi asked curiously, "The Five-School Joint Examination? What's that?"

He has no memory of it at all, and it's probably something unrelated to his past self.

Yu Qian explained, "This is an exam that requires payment to register for. The Five Schools Joint Exam is considered one of the more prestigious exams before the Immortal Exam, allowing you to compete with top students from other schools."

"That's not very interesting. You have to pay money to take the exam?" Chen Yi said, somewhat uninterested.

Yu Qian pouted and said, "Don't rush me, I haven't finished yet!"

"Sorry, please continue."

Yu Qian nodded in satisfaction and continued, "Every year during the five-school joint exam, each of the five schools will contribute something to add to their good fortune, and occasionally they will come across some truly remarkable natural treasures."

"Ahem! It's been a while since I took an exam, I'm a bit rusty. Um, how much is the registration fee usually?" Chen Yi asked with a dry laugh.

Wu Lingyao and Yu Qian both cast disdainful glances at him.

"Fifty!"

Every year during the five-school joint entrance exam, a bunch of people would make jokes on the school forum, asking everyone they met, "Who can VIP me 50? Once I win, all the prizes are yours!"

It's said that a senior student, knowing he wouldn't get good grades and feeling that participating in the five-school joint entrance exam was a waste of money, came up with this excuse of getting a free pass, and it quickly spread...

Given Chen Yi's current wealth, 50 is still a respectable sum, so there's no need to ask anyone to give him 50.

However, it's already quite late, so let's deal with the registration tomorrow.

After saying goodbye to the two girls, he did not go straight back to his dormitory, but instead went to the animal farm.

The staff on duty at the animal farm recognized him and let him pass immediately.

"Oh! You've finally arrived!" A familiar figure was waiting there.

Chen Yi said somewhat embarrassedly, "Teacher Qin, thank you for your trouble."

Qin Guan adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and said politely, "It's only right for teachers and students to help each other!"

Yes, after leaving the Yinshan Secret Realm with Chen Yi, the Reggae Crimson Python also arrived at Xiande Middle School.

However, Chen Yi needed to cultivate himself regularly, so he couldn't keep it by his side all the time.

Moreover, the appearance of the Reggae Red Gold Python is too frightening, and its body is too huge, making it difficult to place.

So Qin Guan suggested that it move into the animal farm.

The two chatted as they walked toward the dwelling place of the Revenant Crimson Python.

"Hiss~"

Inside a huge iron cage, the Thunder Demon Crimson Gold Python flicked its tongue, its snake eyes fixed on the high place.

There, a large bird with fiery feathers was circling in fear.

Yes, it is indeed the Crimson Flame Sparrow.

Because of the limited space in the animal farm, Chen Yi suggested that the Thunder Demon Crimson Gold Python and the Crimson Flame Sparrow stay together.

Anyway, both of them have a contractual relationship with him and are absolutely loyal, so there won't be any problems if they're locked up together.

To his surprise, the Thunder Demon Crimson Gold Python immediately began drooling over the Crimson Flame Sparrow upon entering...

"Well......"

Chen Yi's lips twitched.

I almost forgot, sparrows seem to be on the snake's menu.

Even though both are demonic beasts, the desire etched into their blood will not change.

No wonder the Crimson Flame Sparrow was too scared to come down.

However, the Thunder Crimson Python, as a Foundation Establishment level demon, possesses the ability to fly.

The reason we only observed from below was because of Chen Yi's influence.

"How could you bring back such a big guy?" The questioning voice of the Crimson Flame Sparrow entered Chen Yi's mind.

"Just bear with it. From now on, you two will be roommates. I'll take you away after I graduate," Chen Yi said with a hint of helplessness.

The Crimson Flame Sparrow strongly resisted: "But...it looks so terrifying! It doesn't look like a benevolent beast at all!"

Chen Yi sighed, "Don't worry, with me here, it won't eat you."

The Crimson Flame Sparrow flapped its wings a few times, seemingly frightened, and cursed, "Hearing you say that makes it even more terrifying!"

Chen Yi ignored Chi Yan Que's complaints and turned to Qin Guan: "Teacher Qin, what you said before still stands, right?"

"Of course it counts!" Qin Guan nodded.

“If you leave the Reggae Crimson Python at the animal farm, not only will you not have to spend any money, but it will also earn you money every day. Although it's not much, it will definitely be enough to cover your living expenses.”

Chen Yi smiled and said, "What can I say? Just let it stay here obediently!"

He had heard Qin Guan say that a Foundation Establishment stage demon willingly staying at the beast breeding farm could bring many benefits to the school.

Qin Guan smiled, the moonlight reflecting off his glasses. He thought to himself, "The facilities at this animal farm are a bit outdated. I must take advantage of the Thunder Ghost Crimson Gold Python's presence this time to make a good profit—no, I mean, apply for some subsidies!"

The poor Thunder Demon Crimson Gold Python, having only recently left the Nine Nether Pool, was now back in the beast-breeding farm. However, because of its unwavering loyalty to Chen Yi, it harbored no resentment whatsoever...

After leaving the animal farm, Chen Yi bought some items for cultivation and then returned to his dormitory.

The moment I stepped into the dormitory, the system's voice echoed in my mind.

The special operation has been completed.

[Objective: Enter the secret realm and obtain at least one rare and precious material for Foundation Establishment breakthrough.]

[Reward: Comprehend a minor supernatural power.]