Chapter 29 Hot Commodities
Yu Shan and his group took A Chen back to the warehouse in the suburbs. Meanwhile, the instructors of Shi Fang Academy were in an uproar!
"Chang Jingsheng, why should you pre-select such a promising talent? Let me tell you, I already had my eye on Zuo Chen when he passed the first round!" Long Qiushuang, the head of the combat department, pointed at his nose and angrily rebuked him.
"I'm telling you, Iron Lady, don't think that just because you're a woman you can expect everyone to give in to you!"
Everyone saw that Zuo Chen chose a talisman in the second round, proving that he is indeed a talisman genius!
Starting from scratch, in just two tests, he not only learned intermediate runes, but also created his own intermediate rune, the Snow Sprite, which has extremely strong attack power.
"How dare you try to take a child like that from me? Aren't you afraid of wasting his talent?" Chang Jingsheng said indignantly.
He had been a tutor at the Ten Directions Academy for decades, and it was not easy for him to finally find a genius in the art of talismanic arts to inherit his mantle.
"Bullshit! He triggered the divine beast puppet in the first level. Isn't that enough to prove that this kid was born for battle?"
And everyone witnessed how quickly he completed the challenge; he only took 15 minutes and disassembled the puppet beasts without damaging them.
Before Long Qiushuang could finish speaking, another person chimed in: "That's right! He was able to quickly find the puppet beast's weakness in such a short time and deliver a precise blow. If you ask me, he's the most suitable person to be my disciple."
The person who answered was Wei Shengzhengyang, the tutor in charge of teaching elective courses. Although he was not the department head, he was a recognized master of mechanical devices in the college, and the puppets he created were considered the best in the world.
Although his course on mechanical engineering was an elective, he was extremely strict in selecting students, and he would not accept anyone whose comprehension did not meet his requirements.
To date, he has taught no more than ten students, and has no direct disciples.
In the past, when everyone was vying for promising young talents, he always scoffed and stood by. I never expected that he would stand out today.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing! Who wouldn't want to take in a good student? Since everyone wants one, let him choose for himself after he enrolls," Dean You Kunpeng stepped in to smooth things over.
“Okay, I agree with the dean’s opinion.” Chang Jingsheng was the first to respond. In his opinion, since Achen had chosen talismans, it was enough to prove that he was very interested in this field. As the head of the talisman-making department, he had the best chance of winning.
After he said that, the other two couldn't argue anymore, but then one of them said in a sarcastic tone:
"Hehe! Chang Jingsheng, don't be too happy yet! If you ask me, that child might not even choose talismans."
Do you remember what he said when you asked him why he chose talismans? He said he just wanted to challenge his weaknesses.
But if he had to make a final choice, he might choose his strengths, or perhaps something he'd never touched before, like alchemy?
The speaker was Ming Yuanxin, the head of the Alchemy Department, who was always the kind of person who thrived on chaos.
Upon hearing this, everyone glared at him. Chang Jingsheng said, "Even if he's childish and chose alchemy out of curiosity, does that mean he's some kind of alchemy genius?"
"It doesn't matter if he's not a genius. What I value is his learning ability and creativity. Don't forget, isn't learning ability and creativity what our Shifang Academy values most?"
I believe that with his abilities, he can definitely create countless new pill formulas for our alchemy department, and might even be able to create a new alchemy system.
Ming Yuanxin smiled. This guy had a feminine appearance, and his smile was especially charming and captivating, making him irresistible to both men and women.
However, these were all ancient monsters who had lived for hundreds of years, and none of them would be affected by his charm.
On the contrary, his words made everyone a little uneasy. The possibility he mentioned was not impossible. Who knows if this child would achieve outstanding success if he chose alchemy?
Other professors were also intrigued: if this student chose their major, the outcome would be very promising.
The family of Achen was completely unaware of the turmoil at the academy. After learning that Achen had been admitted early, Yu Shan went to the Lingxi Palace branch in Wuxing City to inquire about the background information of Shifang Academy.
Because of the public availability of this information, I obtained a large amount of data for only ten mid-grade spirit stones.
To summarize briefly:
"The Ten Directions Academy was founded three hundred years ago. Its first dean was Zhuang Xingfeng, the master of the Confucian Hall, a secluded sect in the Misty Heaven Realm."
The reason he founded this academy is said to be that a powerful diviner predicted that a catastrophe would befall the Misty Heaven Realm within the next few hundred years. Therefore, before that happens, he wanted to dedicate himself to cultivating a group of outstanding talents to deal with this world-ending disaster.
The Rulin Hall, accumulated over dozens of generations, has preserved many precious martial arts manuals.
The Shifang Academy, founded by the temple master Zhuang Xingfeng, does not emphasize family background or qualifications, but only focuses on students' potential, creativity and learning ability, thus attracting a large number of young people.
With more people, it is natural to select outstanding talents. Some powerful beings with high realms but no ambition are also willing to serve as mentors at the Ten Directions Academy in order to find disciples who suit their tastes.
With higher-level mentors, more outstanding talents can be attracted, thus creating a virtuous cycle.
Gradually, the status of the Ten Directions Academy in the entire Misty Heaven Realm rose higher and higher. They did not participate in the struggles between major sects and remained aloof from worldly affairs.
However, because of their overall strength, they are able to teach according to students' aptitudes, develop their potential, and cultivate one generation of outstanding figures after another.
The various powers therefore held them in high esteem, as they all hoped that their own children could enter the Ten Directions Academy to study and become pillars of their families.
Five Elements City was originally a border town in the southern region, but thanks to the presence of the Ten Directions Academy, its safety was guaranteed, and it gradually attracted millions of people.
With a larger population, commerce flourished, and information became more abundant.
After receiving this information, Yu Shan decided to have everyone stay in Five Elements City for the time being.
The Holy Witch Clan now has a new Holy Maiden and a new clan leader. It would be unwise for her to rashly lead everyone to the clan's territory.
The relatives and friends who accompanied their children to take the exam are still waiting for the admission list to be announced in five days, and the city is still packed with people.
It was difficult to rent a suitable house, so everyone went back to the warehouse in the suburbs first.
Although the results will be announced tomorrow, each student already knows whether they have passed the assessment. This time, Jin Liu, Lele, and Achen all passed, and everyone decided to celebrate.
Yu Shan still provided off-site guidance for the meal, Hua Jing Yi Shu and Bo Yi Yan were in charge of the practical operation, and Jin Ding specially bought several jars of the most famous Fu Hua wine in Wu Xing City.
It is said that a jar of Luxurious Brew costs one hundred mid-grade spirit stones. It is brewed from more than ten kinds of spirit fruits of the fifth rank or above.
Seeing Jin Ding's generosity and magnanimity, everyone's impression of him improved dramatically.
During the meal, Jin Ding took the opportunity to say, "After Xiao Liu and the others enroll, they will all live in the academy. At that time, I will be able to free up my hands to go and acquire the Purple Frost Vine."
What are your plans?
“We plan to go to Baiyang Town to look for old friends,” Yu Shan said.
"Baiyang Town? Oh my! What a coincidence! I heard that the purple frost vines in the Baiyang Town area are of particularly good quality and cheap, but I'm worried about the safety of going to that remote place alone."
"If you are going, may I accompany you? That way we can look after each other." Jin Ding's eyes held a hint of pleading.
“Since Mr. Jin is so inclined, let’s go together,” Yu Shan said with a smile.
They stayed in someone's warehouse, drank their wine, and even when Achen and Lele went to take the entrance exam for Shifang Academy, it was Jin Liu who provided the admission brochure.
Having lived under the same roof for the past few days, we've gotten to know the two brothers fairly well. They're sincere, have no greed, and are trustworthy people to befriend.
“That’s great! If you find your old friend and don’t mind that my business is small, we can do it together. At least we can earn back the travel expenses for this trip,” Jin Ding said enthusiastically.
"We'll see how things go then," Yu Shan said, but in her heart she had made up her mind not to compete with Jin Ding for business.
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