Chapter 71 Aftermath
In the vast training room, two figures were entangled together.
Before long, the two figures disappeared again.
What remains is a miniature ancient city.
The bed deep inside the ancient city creaked and swayed.
It never stopped...
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Zhong Cai was sleeping soundly.
In his sleep, his entire body, inside and out, was enveloped in a familiar scent.
He could vaguely sense that he was being tightly bound by something, unable to break free.
...There's really no need to struggle to break free.
Zhong Cai thought vaguely, then casually buried her head and fell into a deeper sleep.
Then he suddenly felt a fever and a strange sensation.
He unconsciously opened his eyes halfway and met a pair of gentle yet eager eyes.
Ah, Old Wu.
Zhong Cai climbed onto his old man's neck, pressed his slightly warm face against it, and rubbed it affectionately.
Then, he would sometimes regain his senses, and sometimes he would fall into an even deeper vortex...
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When you're in love, you always lose track of time.
Zhong Cai woke up again... because she couldn't breathe.
My lips and tongue were blocked, and I could only mumble and couldn't speak.
My nose was being brushed against, and the warm breaths made it a little difficult to breathe.
Zhong Cai lifted her eyelids, wanting to glare at someone.
But the handsome face that came into view had its eyes slightly closed, and its expression was full of gentleness, which made him a little stunned.
Perhaps realizing he was awake, the man also opened his eyes.
Her eyes held a glimmer of light and a gentler smile, making her even more beautiful.
Zhong Cai paused.
Wait, what was he about to do?
never mind.
Zhong Cai grabbed the neck of the person on top of her and fiercely pounced back!
Then, Zhong Cai heard a muffled laugh.
What are you laughing at!
...Never mind, her smile is just too beautiful.
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After kissing each other for who knows how long, Zhong Cai, panting, bumped her forehead against her husband's.
Wu Shaogan then released his lips and tongue, raised his head slightly, and asked with a smile, "A-Cai admits defeat?"
Zhong Cai snorted, still trying to be stubborn.
But the slightest movement sends a tingling sensation through my body, making my scalp tingle...
Zhong Cai said dejectedly, "I admit defeat, I admit defeat."
Wu Shaogan couldn't help but laugh.
Zhong Cai said irritably, "What's there to be proud of? You're two major realms stronger than me. If you didn't have this much skill, I'd laugh at you for the rest of my life!"
Wu Shaogan didn't mind, he just smiled and leaned down to rub his nose against Zhong Cai's, echoing, "A-Cai is the best! Now we fight three hundred rounds every time, but after A-Cai opened her palace, it's three thousand rounds, and after she was enlightened, it's thirty thousand rounds, and then it's like a celestial being..."
When Zhong Cai heard him reciting the numbers, she finally couldn't help but shove him, then hissed and gritted her teeth, saying, "Get lost!"
Wu Shaogan laughed until his hands trembled.
Zhong Cai rolled her eyes, stretched out her fingers, grabbed Wu Shaogan's face, and pulled it outwards.
"Laugh again and I'll eat you up!"
Wu Shaogan suppressed a chuckle and said with a muffled laugh, "Aren't you eating right now?"
Zhong Cai: "..."
Then, he said quietly, "Thinking you'd be shy about this kind of thing was the biggest misunderstanding I ever had about you!"
Wu Shaogan couldn't hold back and laughed again.
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The two lingered together for a long time, oblivious to the passage of time.
Only after they had finally vented their joy and pent-up excitement did they finally settle down and have a chat.
Zhong Cai lay on Wu Shaogan's arm, playing with his drooping hair.
Wu Shaogan watched with a smile, his eyes and brows radiating joy.
For the two of them, this relationship was a natural progression.
After playing for a while, Zhong Cai said with a sense of ceremony, "Although you already know what I mean, Lao Wu, I still want to tell you formally."
Wu Shaogan's expression was gentle and expectant.
Zhong Cai solemnly said, "In my heart, you are more than just a good friend. I also admire you, and you are the only one I love."
Wu Shaogan had always felt that he and A Cai were kindred spirits. When A Cai rushed towards him and tugged at his clothes, it was already a sign that she had expressed her feelings for him, and he was overjoyed. But now that A Cai had expressed herself to him so earnestly, in addition to a deeper joy, he also felt a sense of peace.
At this moment, Wu Shaogan did not feel any restlessness in his body.
He smiled slightly and leaned down to kiss Zhong Cai's lips.
Zhong Cai immediately retaliated.
Wu Shaogan's smile deepened, and he took a bite as well.
The two were still just joking around.
But when the two of them used to play around, rolling around without any ulterior motives.
And now...
The two of them ate and rolled around at the same time, and then naturally changed to a different method.
Of course, we also have to have a competition—to see who can last the longest.
However, Zhong Cai didn't win this time.
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After feeling completely comfortable and relaxed, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan finally put their clothes back on.
Zhong Cai looked around and saw a few long and short strips of cloth in the corner. He couldn't help but sigh, "Old Wu, you have quite the strength. The cloth I used was a top-tier resource."
Wu Shaogan frankly said, "The situation was urgent, so naturally we couldn't stop."
Zhong Cai thought for a moment and said frankly, "That's true. It's just that my strength isn't enough to tear it, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to keep a complete piece of cloth."
Wu Shaogan immediately smiled.
Zhong Cai loves to see her husband, Lao Wu, smile, especially these days, as each smile is more beautiful than the last.
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The two quickly tidied themselves up and left the ancient city.
Subsequently, Zhong Cai instructed Wu Shaogan to bring the ancient city into the Dao Palace.
The huge training room suddenly became empty.
The two looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.
Zhong Cai asked, "How many days have we been rolling around?"
Wu Shaogan didn't even bother to calculate; he simply walked to the door of the cultivation room and took a look.
—It's probably because many cultivators don't notice the passage of time when they're in seclusion, so a small array is set up on the door to record the time.
Wu Shaogan walked back to Zhong Cai's side and replied, "Six days."
Zhong Cai was a little surprised: "Only six days?"
Wu Shaogan said, "Wait until A Cai's strength..."
Zhong Cai immediately interrupted him: "Alright, alright, I'll definitely do it next time."
Wu Shaogan wanted to make a couple more sarcastic remarks.
Zhong Cai knew him well, so she pounced on him and bit his lips.
Wu Shaogan: "..."
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These days they've been busy fooling around. Originally, the two planned to do some sacrificial and summoning activities after fusing with their companion treasures, but after they finished, they realized that quite a lot of time had passed, so they decided to go out and take a look first.
In addition, Zhong Cai still owes Shao Qing an order that hasn't been started yet.
Shao Qing helped him, so he couldn't be too perfunctory.
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The two left the training room.
Zhong Cai took away the unused Xuanzhu from the counter.
Four days to integrate the treasure, six days to linger, exactly ten days in total.
It cost ten mysterious pearls.
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Zhong Cai used to always like to lie on Wu Shaogan's back, and now that their relationship has progressed further, she likes to cuddle with him even more.
Wu Shaogan and Zhong Cai looked at each other in perfect unison, and the moment Zhong Cai looked over, Wu Shaogan had already half-squatted down.
Zhong Cai immediately jumped up.
Then, Wu Shaogan moved with lightning speed, leading Zhong Cai straight to the guest courtyard.
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After entering the courtyard, Zhong Cai saw Tang Lie.
Wu Shaogan put Zhong Cai down.
Tang Lie stood up.
The two greeted Tang Lie.
Zhong Cai said with a smile, "Senior Tang, I heard you got drunk?"
Tang Lie was a little embarrassed: "Yes."
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Special Dao soldiers are almost indistinguishable from ordinary cultivators. Their centuries-old wine can intoxicate other cultivators, and naturally it can intoxicate Tang Lie as well.
Tang Lie was originally a good drinker, but the aged liquor had too much of a kick, causing him to sleep at the Shao family's house for three days straight.
When he woke up, he was still lying in the main hall of the gathering with Shao Ying and several other elders of the Shao family—ordinary cultivators dared not disturb the fusion cultivators while they were sound asleep.
Tang Lie didn't drink much, but he was the first to wake up.
He was a guest, so it wasn't convenient for him to wander around.
So Tang Lie could only sit cross-legged and wait, and it was only after most of the day had passed that Shao Ying woke up.
Tang Lie was still warmly invited to stay by Shao Ying and others, so he continued to be a guest for a few more days.
Now that it was almost time, Tang Lie also intended to leave, so he came to say goodbye to his two masters.
It was quite a coincidence that not long after Tang Lie returned to the guest courtyard, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan also returned.
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After hearing Tang Lie's intentions, Zhong Cai nodded and said, "Senior Tang, please do as you please. However, please take Zi Pei with you. We will inform you of where Lao Wu and I are going."
Tang Lie responded.
Chung Tsai added, "Please continue to keep in mind the matters I mentioned to you before."
Tang Lie naturally accepted the order.
—In order to continue upgrading, Tang Lie still tried to collect as many resources as possible with Yin-Yang and Five Elements attributes.
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After Tang Lie left, Xiang Lin and the others came over to pay their respects.
Wu Dongxiao and Xia Jiang came over to take a look. Seeing that Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were both normal, they simply greeted them.
Tang Lie's existence was already public knowledge before the beast tide.
The statement was similar to that given to Shao Ying.
However, Tang Lie was, after all, a Fusion Realm cultivator, and his power was considerable, so the others didn't have much interaction with him.
When Tang Lie returned, but Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were not there, the atmosphere was somewhat awkward.
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Xiang Lin reported on the situation over the past few days.
Overall, there has been little change.
The group occasionally went out and used their monthly allowances to buy a lot of resources from the beast tide.
Apart from that, Zhong Da successfully passed away.
Xiang Lin's own strength has also broken through the minor realm.
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Zhong Cai listened and nodded slightly.
"Okay, go do what you're supposed to do."
Xiang Lin and the others then accepted their orders and left.
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In the guest courtyard, in the cultivation room.
Zhong Cai sat cross-legged, rapidly refining elixirs by performing hand seals.
This is precisely in the process of fulfilling an order from Shao Qing.
Not far away, Wu Shaogan was drawing talismans.
It was still a level two purification talisman, specifically used to clean the alchemy furnace. He was trying his best to draw top-grade talismans.
Several stacks of paper have already piled up on the table.
There are only about a dozen that are truly of the highest quality.
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Before long, Zhong Cai finished collecting the pills.
Inside the alchemy furnace, there were nine Palace-Opening Pills rolling around.
Three of them are top-grade, and six are of medium grade.
Zhong Cai picked them up and threw them into several boxes to the side.
There were dozens of them in each of those boxes.
Zhong Cai counted the boxes and continued to open the furnace.
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Their lives have become regular again in the last few days.
Compared to the past, most of the time things are still the same.
The only difference is the dual cultivation at night.
In the past, dual cultivation involved two people sitting face to face with their palms aligned, guiding each other's spiritual energy.
And now...
There's no need for much explanation; just a glance is enough for the two to start kissing each other.
The practice of dual cultivation today is quite different from that of the past.
Now, when dual cultivation is being carried out while guiding the profound energy, the circulation speed of the profound energy is faster, and the fusion of the aura is smoother.
Interestingly, the two of them hadn't used any cultivation techniques while in the ancient city and were completely unaware of the passage of time. Now that they've used their techniques, each cycle of their profound energy corresponds exactly to one.
The timing is very clear.
When the two first started practicing dual cultivation, they weren't quite sure how to do it.
After figuring it out, they calculated the time again... and their daily dual cultivation became quite regular.
Therefore, the time for falling asleep, waking up, and practicing each day can be arranged quite accurately.
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Zhong Cai then refined another batch of pills.
Wu Shaogan happened to walk over and handed him the talisman he had just drawn.
Zhong Cai turned her head away.
Wu Shaogan bent down.
Zhong Caishun bit his cheek.
Wu Shaogan also bit back.
With each other's teeth marks still on their faces, the two began to discuss their business.
Zhong Cai pushed the boxes of pills aside and said, "Shao Qing has ordered six kinds of pills. Give him all the top-grade ones."
The best quality ones must be kept for myself, and... I can no longer refine the mid-grade ones.
Wu Shaogan counted them briefly and nodded, saying, "That's about enough."
There was no specific number agreed upon with Shao Qing. Zhong Cai's original plan was to refine as many as she could, and produce as many as she could.
However, since Shao Qing had indeed helped her make up her mind, Zhong Cai thought, "Let's get him more."
So for the next few days, Zhong Cai refined one type of elixir each day, rotating them.
The final result is:
Golden Cauldron Pill, Zhiyun Pill, and Bigong Pill, fifty of each of the highest quality.
Detoxification Pill, Snow-Nourishing Pill, Jade Marrow Pill, thirty of each of the highest quality.
...That's enough, anything more would be an exaggeration.
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Wu Shaogan divided the pills in the box into different pill bottles.
Zhong Cai then took out a seashell.
This was the very item Shao Qing had given him for communication.
Zhong Cai opened the seashell and called out Shao Qing's name.
Soon, Shao Qing's voice came from the seashell.
[Master Zhong Dan?]
[It's me.]
[Please speak, Master Zhong.]
[I've already refined a batch of pills; here you go.]
[Thank you, Master Zhong! May I ask where you are now? I, Shao, will come to collect the elixir immediately!]
[It's still the same guesthouse.]
[Please wait a moment, Master Zhong...]
The two exchanged a few brief words.
Zhong Cai originally intended to deliver it, but since Shao Qing came to pick it up, he didn't need to go out.
Just then, Wu Shaogan handed over the bottle of pills.
Zhong Cai put it directly into the mustard seed bag.
The two looked at each other.
The cultivator's recovery ability was truly remarkable; in just a short time, the teeth marks they had left on each other had already disappeared.
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Shao Qing arrived very quickly.
Xiang Lin opened the door and invited the person in.
As Shao Qingcai stepped into the courtyard, he saw the couple walking out of the cultivation room.
Zhong Cai looked up and saw him, beckoned to him, and walked to the stone table.
In an instant, six bottles appeared on the table.
Shao Qing immediately realized that this was the pill meant for him!
Zhong Cai laughed and said, "Count them yourself."
Shao Qing hurried over and began to examine them one by one.
He finished counting everything in just a few breaths.
Then, Shao Qing showed a shocked expression.
Top-quality! All of them are top-quality!
Shao Qing knew that Zhong Cai was a formidable force, but he never expected that after placing an order with him, all the items he received would be of this quality!
Really...
So outstanding!
Shao Qing took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and then took out a small bag and handed it to Zhong Cai.
"Master Zhong, this is your payment, please accept it."
Zhong Cai would, of course, also tally the payment.
Thirty mysterious pearls.
That's quite a lot.
In terms of value, it exceeds the price that should be paid by several Xuanzhu (mysterious pearls).
Shao Qing gave these figures directly, clearly believing that's all the money she was worth.
Zhong Cai accepted it with a smile.
The transaction between the two was completed.
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Shao Qing came not only to feel more at ease taking the pills himself, but also for other reasons.
At that moment, he was looking at the couple opposite him.
As Shao Qing thought, just as he expected, the two seemed to have had a falling out a few days ago, but then became even closer.
Just like now, the couple sat naturally close together, with Brother Wu's gaze always fixed on Master Zhong, and Master Zhong would also glance at Brother Wu from time to time.
It's so cloying, so incredibly cloying.
However, Shao Qing was already used to it.
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Shao Qing smiled and took out an invitation, saying, "I wonder if Master Zhong still remembers that after the Alchemist Competition, the alchemists from all three families intended to hold a small banquet, and decided to find a time after the product selection process is completed?"
Zhong Cai took the invitation, glanced at it, and raised an eyebrow, saying, "It seems the date has been set."
The invitation stated that it would be in three days.
Shao Qing said, "After the product was finalized, there were still some miscellaneous matters to handle, and everyone was busy for several days. Now they have finally found some free time, and all the alchemists are able to participate."
Zhong Cai nodded: "I understand, I will definitely be there on time."
Shao Qing smiled and said, "Since Master Zhong has agreed, I consider the clansman's request to be fulfilled."
Zhong Cai chuckled and said, "You're actually a pretty nice person."
Shao Qing found it a bit strange, but he understood, and said, "Besides this entrustment, I have also heard that there are still alchemists who have not yet gone to the City Lord's Mansion to exchange for pill formulas..."
Zhong Cai was stunned for a moment before she remembered.
That's right, he won first place in alchemy, and he hasn't even finished collecting all the rewards yet.
He had too many things going on before, including the beast tide, fusion, and emotional issues, so he forgot about this.
Zhong Cai readily replied, "I forgot to go. I'll go tomorrow. Thank you for reminding me, Senior Shao."
Shao Qing quickly replied, "Master Zhong, you're too kind." He then added, "The champion's reward can be collected at the City Lord's Mansion, while resource exchanges are handled at my Shao family's residence."
Zhong Cai then remembered that Old Wu had successfully defended his title, and the two of them had accumulated quite a few points from the beast tide...
Naturally, he thanked the person for the reminder again.
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Then, Shao Qing's expression showed some hesitation, even struggle.
Seeing his expression, Zhong Cai said directly, "Senior Shao, please speak frankly."
Shao Qing paused for a moment, then said, "I wonder if Master Zhong still remembers that when I mentioned the Bai family of Dingpin, I also brought up the matter of the external connections of each family?"
Zhong Cai recalled for a moment: "I remember." He asked curiously, "What's the problem?"
Shao Qing shook his head and said, "It's not that there's a problem, but... the key to the Bai family's victory lies in the fact that the Bai family has more members who have become disciples of an eighth-level power than the Qiao family."
Zhong Cai became even more curious: "An eighth-level power?"
Shao Qing nodded: "That level eight power is the Azure Dragon Academy."
Zhong Cai blinked.
Azure Dragon Academy...
This name sounds somewhat familiar.
In an instant, Zhong Cai thought of some information and turned to look at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan and he locked eyes, thinking the same thing.
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Azure Dragon Academy is an academy mentioned in the original novel.
The two transmigrators currently captured by Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan have provided very little plot information.
Within this limited content, the academy is only mentioned briefly as background.
It is said that after Fang Tianzong appeared, he became friends with the protagonist and introduced him to some things about the various forces.
It was mentioned that Fang Tianzong himself had once been a student at the academy.
Like sects, academies are forces that recruit disciples from outside, and their ranking is also counted together with that of sects.
Those who enter the academy are all called "academy disciples".
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Fang Tianzong belongs to Fengwu Academy and is an inner disciple.
When introducing Phoenix Academy, he expressed great regret for the protagonist.
Since the academy had only recently begun accepting disciples, and it would be many years before it began accepting disciples again, the protagonist missed the opportunity and most likely wouldn't be able to become its junior brother.
In addition, to illustrate the excellence of Fengwu Academy, Fang Tianzong also listed several other academies of the same level.
There are three equally renowned, top-tier colleges in the entire state.
They are Azure Dragon Academy, Phoenix Tree Academy, and White Tiger Academy.
All of them are level eight forces.
The protagonist tentatively asked which of the three academies was the most powerful.
Fang Tianzong answered frankly.
The most powerful is the Azure Dragon Academy.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were both surprised to hear about this academy again from Shao Qing.
Seeing the expressions on their faces, Shao Qing tentatively asked, "You two probably already know, right?"
Zhong Cai shook her head and smiled, "I've only heard of it briefly, I don't know the specifics."
Shao Qing didn't know the two's origins, but from their style of doing things, he could tell that they had no trace of any sect or academy.
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "Please enlighten me, Brother Shao."
Shao Qing continued, "Among the eighth-level forces, there must be Nirvana Realm experts. Within this state, there are only a few dozen Nirvana Realm experts, but the Azure Dragon Academy has as many as three."
Zhong Cai exclaimed in surprise, "That's a lot!"
Shao Qing nodded and said, "The other two equally famous academies each have only two. Even the eighth-level or even earth-grade sects only have three to five Nirvana Realm experts at their top."
Zhong Cai indicated that she understood.
This shows that Azure Dragon Academy is not only the top academy, but it also belongs to that level among all forces.
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Shao Qing said, "The ancestors who founded our families were all disciples of the Azure Dragon Academy."
Zhong Cai's eyes widened slightly.
This is the first time I've ever heard of this!
But thinking about it carefully, this seems to make more sense.
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Although the few Palace-Building experts who discovered the mine were all old and unwilling to fight to the death, the wealth was too vast for them to fight for themselves. Couldn't they at least call upon others to help them?
Having lived for so many years, I must have met quite a few strong people!
But in the end, they didn't call for reinforcements.
Now that I think about it, it's very likely because—their biggest backer is the same person.
We should naturally give each other more face.
Moreover, with the academy's endorsement, the three patriarchs have even less to worry about after the distribution of benefits.
Then, everyone can settle down peacefully.
Once they settled in Jade Dragon City, the family continued for countless years, with countless generations of family heads and clansmen changing.
Even if everyone can keep their promises in the first few generations, it's hard to say what will happen over time!
Who can guarantee that a family can maintain its integrity and uprightness from generation to generation?
If it were a powerful clan with Nirvana Realm experts, that would be fine, because each of their experts has a lifespan of five thousand years. As long as they can hold on, their descendants will have to listen to them.
However, since the palace can only last for two thousand years, it may not be immune to change.
Ironically, the three companies have never really damaged their relationship, even when they were fighting over product specifications...
It's easy to understand that there's an irresistible external force involved.
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Shao Qing said, "Our families guard Jade Dragon City and are quite wealthy, but it is not easy to always have a Palace-Building expert in charge."
"Therefore, whenever the Azure Dragon Academy recruits disciples, each of our families selects many outstanding members of our clan who are exceptional in terms of aptitude, comprehension, combat strength, and so on, to give them a try."
“Not every generation can succeed, but over multiple generations, some members of the clan have indeed been able to join.”
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan listened quietly.
Shao Qing said, "Through supervision and inspection, there are currently three members of the Bai family still in Canglong Academy. Two of them are ordinary outer court disciples, and one is an elite inner court disciple."
Zhong Cai looked inquiring – What about the Qiao family?
Shao Qing continued, "The Qiao family has two, both of whom are ordinary outer court disciples."
In other words, the Bai family surpasses the Qiao family by only one inner court disciple!
Of course, this also requires the Bai family's previous efforts.
If the score hadn't been so close, even with disciples from the Azure Dragon Inner Academy present, the Bai family wouldn't have been able to directly suppress the Qiao family.
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After listening to Shao Qing's explanation, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan understood the details of the product selection, but they did not understand Shao Qing's purpose in telling them all this.
Shao Qing was very frank and said directly, "I told you two about the Azure Dragon Academy because the academy is about to recruit disciples."
Zhong Cai was taken aback.
Wu Shaogan spoke up: "Brother Shao, do you mean that the two of us also have a chance to become disciples?"
Shao Qing immediately smiled and said, "That's exactly right."
He quickly explained the reason.
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The Azure Dragon Academy recruits disciples only once every fifty years, which is a very low frequency.
The selection criteria are quite simple: the disciple's aptitude must be at least at the Xuan rank. As long as the disciple reaches the Xuan rank, the academy will not inquire about the specific grade or the accompanying treasure.
After the screening, the specific assessment will take place.
For cultivators who focus on combat, the tests are only on combat skills and their comprehension of secret techniques.
There are no requirements in terms of level or realm.
Even a mere cultivator of the Heavenly Guidance Realm can try to take the exam.
However, cultivators from the Heavenly Guidance and Palace-Opening schools can only become ordinary disciples of the outer academy for the time being after entering the academy.
Only those who have reached the consecration level can attempt to enter the inner academy.
For those who pursue miscellaneous studies, the test lies in their level of knowledge and comprehension in those subjects.
If he is an alchemist, then examine his alchemy skills.
Even if a pill master has only a few pill formulas, as long as the pills they know are of good quality, the academy can provide new pill formulas to test the pill master's comprehension and pill-making time.
However, if a student of miscellaneous studies is only at the first level, even if they pass the examination, they can only enter the outer academy.
Even if you are just an outer disciple, you can get more opportunities to hone your skills.
Once a practitioner of miscellaneous studies advances to level two and demonstrates exceptional skill at that level, they can attempt another test to gain admission to the inner academy.
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Once you enter the Azure Dragon Academy, you can receive a lot of related resources as a monthly allowance, as well as many opportunities to hone your skills.
They can possess the relevant academy's disciple certificate, and anyone who sees these disciples outside must show them respect.
Children from families who enroll in the academy are completely free from the constraints of their families.
Unless the family's power is also extremely large, comparable to that of an academy.
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Shao Qing felt that Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were both suitable.
Wu Shaogan is an Enlightened cultivator, and his combat ability is undeniably formidable, both during the arena battles and after the beast tide. Even the current Palace-Building seed members of several families—those who also have a good chance of participating in the academy's assessment—are no match for Wu Shaogan.
If those aspiring palace builders can all pass the academy's assessment, then what problem does Wu Shaogan have?
Wu Shaogan has even reached the threshold of the inner academy. Once he passes, he can directly become an inner academy disciple!
Although Zhong Cai's strength is only at the Heavenly Guidance Realm, his alchemy skills are at the second level!
He's a top-tier level two alchemist!
Coincidentally, this is also the threshold for becoming an inner court disciple.
In this way, the two very loving couples don't need to separate at all... they don't need to consider this factor at all.
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Shao Qing understood perfectly well, and since Canglong Academy was an opportunity for everyone to try, there was nothing to hide.
Since Shao Qing had decided to befriend the two, and the Shao family had connections with Canglong Academy, he naturally had to take the initiative to inform them of this news.
Otherwise, by the time the two of them received the news from elsewhere, they might have already missed the opportunity to enter the Azure Dragon Academy.
If by then, the two of them find out about the Shao family and the academy...
What's the point of being on good terms with them?
That immediately created a feud.
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While Shao Qing was speaking, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan quickly understood his thoughts.
The two exchanged a glance.
Azure Dragon Academy is indeed very powerful and a formidable backer.
Shao Qing also had some information that the Shao family knew.
"To be honest, one of my ancestors left behind a book that mentions that the current dean of Canglong Academy actually has a close relationship with the current governor."
This ancestor was not the founder of Jade Dragon City, but later joined Azure Dragon Academy, and perhaps even knew the Dean of Azure Dragon Academy and the Governor of this state.
The reason for specifically mentioning it in the booklet was naturally to inform the younger generation that the Azure Dragon Academy is not only powerful itself, but may even... perhaps be able to summon the state lord's assistance in times of danger.
That's terrifying.
If one is fortunate enough to become a disciple of the academy, even if it doesn't grant them immense power, it will certainly bring them great benefits.
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While Shao Qing's initiative in offering this reminder was undoubtedly well-intentioned, it also stemmed from considerable consideration.
Zhong Cai immediately said, "Thank you for your advice, Senior Shao. We will consider it carefully."
Shao Qing smiled.
The purpose of this trip has truly been achieved.
Then, without disturbing their discussion, Shao Qing quickly took his leave.
After he left, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan returned to their room.
The two quickly set up several layers of formations.
Zhong Cai said, "I still really want to become a disciple of Canglong."
Wu Shaogan nodded.
Zhong Cai added, "I'm just a little worried. It's true that the academy is only mentioned briefly in the free chapters, but it's hard to say whether the protagonist will actually join it..."
After all, this is the best academy.
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The two left Qianqiao Town and headed in the opposite direction, wasn't their purpose to avoid the main storyline?
But now, they have clearly arrived in Jade Dragon City, and they can even hear the name of the academy.
It would be great if Azure Dragon Academy just remained a background element throughout the rest of the story...
But what if, in a twist of fate, the protagonist ends up joining the Azure Dragon Sect? Wouldn't they be running right into the plot?
Looking back now, the two were indeed going in opposite directions, but there are so many chapters to come, and the protagonist may not always be in that direction.
The main character can roam freely all over the country!
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Zhong Cai looked conflicted.
It's troublesome if you run into the plot.
They even brought the main character's child with them...
If a few more transmigrators appear later, they'll all cause trouble for the kid...
Wu Shaogan smiled and kissed Zhong Cai's cheek.
Zhong Cai instinctively returned the greeting.
Wu Shaogan hugged him again, kissing him from his forehead to the corner of his mouth, and sucking on his lips.
Zhong Cai felt a little itchy on her face, so she reached behind Wu Shaogan and tugged at his hair.
Wu Shaogan laughed loudly and released Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai glanced at him sideways.
But it must be said that after being commotioned like that, Zhong Cai's worries disappeared.
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Zhong Cai pondered for a moment and said, "Forget it, whether Canglong Academy is part of the plot or not, since it has come to us, it must be fate."
Wu Shao gave him a dry laugh.
Zhong Cai paced back and forth, analyzing:
"No, no."
"Didn't Shao Qing say before that they only recruit once every fifty years?"
“If the little brat still enters this academy after we go in this time, it will be fifty years from now. Even if there is a plot, it will still be fifty years from now.”
"By then, we'll have been in the academy for many years, so why would we care about all that nonsense?"
"Entering an eighth-level power is not easy. This is a rare opportunity, so don't miss it."
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Zhong Cai believes that we shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Although the plot is complicated, as long as you have the strength, you can crush everything.
Moreover, he truly felt that Azure Dragon Academy was their destiny.
Think about it, they were both previously rated as having yellow-level qualifications.
What about now?
Tang Lie just happened to have acquired enough resources, just happened to have met Shao Qing and the others in Jade Dragon City, just happened to have demonstrated sufficient strength with Lao Wu in several duels, and just happened to have successfully merged into an ancient city after the beast tide...
They just happened to successfully upgrade their qualifications.
It is precisely the middle grade of the Xuan rank.
They met the most basic requirements for joining the Azure Dragon Academy.
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In Shao Qing's view, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan must have excellent aptitude to have such abilities—at least they wouldn't be below the Xuan rank.
That's why he came over so quickly.
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After listening to Zhong Cai's words, Wu Shaogan nodded with a smile.
He didn't really care about the plot or the transmigration into the book. The transmigrators he encountered were just there to amuse his Ah Cai.
As his cultivation progressed, Wu Shaogan also continuously observed the subsequent inheritance of the Sun-Shooting Bow.
Gradually, he gained some understanding of the concepts of illumination and fusion.
He could sense that when a cultivator entered the Fusion Realm, their primordial soul and accompanying treasure merged and could no longer be separated.
At that level, the transmigrator is completely unable to seize the body—even if they do, the accompanying treasures and the original owner's soul will inevitably be destroyed together.
Wouldn't this inevitably be discovered by the powerful figures in the original owner's faction?
Therefore, the physical bodies that transmigrators can occupy must likely be those that have been fused with the following...
His and Acai's strength continued to improve, and they even possessed an ancient city with terrifying firepower and defense.
Then there's nothing to be afraid of.
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Zhong Cai then said, "Old Wu, after I finish attending that alchemy banquet, let's quickly summon the Dao soldiers."
Wu Shaogan naturally had no objection.
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