Translator: ryuxenji Editor: H2dH2mr The in-name students of Tianwu Academy had plenty of chores to do every day.
The students of Tianwu Academy, especially the freshmen, had yet to reach the point where they didn't need to eat, drink, or defecate. Even the instructors were no exception. In fact, there were quite a few elders who would occasionally indulge in a sumptuous meal.
Thus, the chores such as cooking, fetching water, chopping firewood, repairing the courtyard, cleaning, and farming were all left to the in-name students.
Those in-name students who were slightly stronger and more intelligent would have the opportunity to take care of the spirit herbs in the herb fields of the academy. That way, they would gain some status in the academy, and their status wouldn't be lower than the official students of Tianwu Academy. In fact, in some cases, their status might even be higher than some of the official students.
Thus, after Tianwu Academy's recruitment examination every three years, many young men and women who failed the examination would consider becoming Tianwu Academy's in-name students. With the allure of being able to cultivate in Tianwu Academy, Tianwu Academy never lacked in-name students.
In fact, there were plenty of people who wanted to become in-name students of Tianwu Academy. It was said that the number of in-name students in Tianwu Academy wasn't much lower than the number of official students of Tianwu Academy.
Over the past few days, there had been quite a number of people sent to the Miscellaneous Hall. Not long ago, the last batch of in-name students had been sent over as well. However, they were currently arranged to stay in the dormitory for the in-name students.
Looking at the young man who was sent here alone by Instructor Chang Ming, the chubby man couldn't help but think to himself, 'Could it be that this young man offended Instructor Chang Ming? Otherwise, why would he be sent here first? According to the procedure, he should be sent to the Registered Student dormitory first.'
"I'll leave him to you. Look after him properly." After speaking, Chang Ming looked at Du Shaofu and sneered coldly before turning around to leave.
"Instructor Chang Ming."
Just as the young man was about to turn around and leave, Du Shaofu suddenly called out to the young instructor called Chang Ming. When the instructor turned around, Du Shaofu revealed a smile. His eyes were smiling as he said, "I'll have to trouble instructor Chang Ming to go back and tell Elder Liao that I will properly stay in the Chore Department. I know that Elder Liao must have sent me here for my own good. I will visit him another day when I have the time."
"Hmph!"
Chang Ming snorted coldly. He thought to himself, "Is this brat scared now? He wants to lower his head and admit his mistake. Now that he has offended Elder Liao, he can forget about leaving the Chore House. He will never have the chance to leave the Chore House again."
Chang Ming turned around to glance at Du Shaofu, and then he didn't stay any longer before turning around and leaving once more.
However, Chang Ming didn't notice the surprised look in the chubby man's eyes. Instead, he was staring at Du Shaofu. He thought that this young man had offended Instructor Chang Ming, but now it seemed that this young man was sent here by Elder Liao. Moreover, he had an extraordinary relationship with Elder Liao. Chang Ming was afraid that this young man was only temporarily staying in the chore house. It wouldn't take long for him to be sent out.
"What's your name? What's your relationship with Elder Liao?"
The chubby man asked Du Shaofu with a gentle look on his face. His attitude was very good. In his imagination, no matter why this young man came to the Chore House, it must be related to Elder Liao. He naturally couldn't treat this young man as an ordinary registered disciple. Maybe in a few days, this young man would climb over his head.
"My name is Du Shaofu. As for my relationship with Elder Liao, you don't need to ask. It won't do you any good to know too much."
Du Shaofu said to the chubby man. Looking at the chubby man's expression, he knew that his last words had worked. In order to make his life in the Chore House more comfortable, he had to borrow Elder Liao's name.
Just as Du Shaofu had expected, these people didn't dare to disrespect Elder Liao.
"May I know how I should address senior? Can you introduce me to the Chore House? As I was late in registering for Tianwu Academy, Elder Liao asked me to stay in the Chore House for a few days. However, I don't know much about the Chore House, so I'll have to trouble senior."
Du Shaofu continued asking the chubby man. In such a situation, the more fearless he was, the less suspicious the other party would be.
Hearing Du Shaofu's words, the chubby man stared at Du Shaofu. Judging from the latter's tone and disposition, there wasn't the slightest doubt in his mind. He was certain that this young man named Du Shaofu had a deep relationship with Elder Liao.
It was no wonder Elder Liao arranged for this young man to stay in the Chore House. It turned out that he was late in registering for Tianwu Academy. According to the rules of Tianwu Academy, one couldn't become a student of Tianwu Academy directly. However, if one became a write-in student, it was fine for him to stay in the Chore House. Every year, there would be write-in students who would stand out and become an official disciple of Tianwu Academy. With Elder Liao's care, this young man would definitely become an official student soon. In the future, it would be easy for him to become an instructor.
Thinking of this, the chubby man's attitude improved. "Welcome to Tianwu Academy, Junior Du. My name is Jin Yanbing, but you can call me Senior Jin. I'm mainly in charge of some matters in the Chore House. There are a few instructors above me, but they don't usually come to the Chore House. Normally, I'll be the one in charge here. Let me send you to the Write-In Student dormitory first. On the way, I'll explain the Chore House to you."
"Then I'll have to thank Senior Jin."
Du Shaofu nodded his head. Following which, he took out an Animal Grade Paramita Realm Pill and passed it to Jin Yanbing. With a smile, he said, "I'll have to rely on Senior Yanbing to take care of me in the future."
"This … I might have to rely on Junior Du to take care of me in the future. I hope that Junior Du won't forget about me when the time comes."
Jin Yanbing was stunned for a moment before a smile appeared on his face. An Animal Grade Paramita Realm Pill was extremely valuable to someone like him who was at the Great Circle of Pulsation Realm. Normally, write-in students would give him Animal Grade Paramita Realm Pills, but not many of them would be so generous. Following which, he kept the pill into his sleeves without leaving a trace. From the way he did it, it was likely that this wasn't the first time he did it.
Actually, Du Shaofu wasn't being generous. Instead, it was because the Medicine King had taken away all the Qiankun Pouches that he had obtained back then. Originally, he still had quite a number of pills in his Qiankun Pouch. However, during the two days of recuperation, he had used up quite a number of pills. There weren't many pills and elixirs left. This Animal Grade Paramita Realm Pill was the lowest grade he had on him. In order to make his days in Tianwu Academy more comfortable, Du Shaofu had no choice but to take out a pill to bribe Jin Yanbing.
"Junior Du, let's go."
After accepting Du Shaofu's pill, Jin Yanbing's attitude became even more enthusiastic. He led Du Shaofu to the write-in students' dormitory.
Along the way, Du Shaofu gained a rough understanding of the situation in the Miscellaneous Affairs Office from Jin Yanbing. Every write-in student had to do some chores in the Miscellaneous Affairs Office every day. Only after the chores were completed would they have time to cultivate. Those who didn't would be punished. Every ten days to half a month, there might even be a teacher who would casually explain the problems they faced in their cultivation.
To put it simply, the Miscellaneous Affairs Office was a place where all of the write-in students were in charge of the miscellaneous chores in Tianwu Academy.
To put it bluntly, the write-in students were the odd-job workers of Tianwu Academy. On the other hand, the official disciples of Tianwu Academy were only in charge of cultivating.
Even though there might be one or two write-in students every year who managed to rise through the ranks and become an official disciple, they were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.
In terms of talent, those who became write-in students were already inferior to official students. On top of that, write-in students were lacking in cultivation resources and didn't have much time to cultivate. Thus, it wouldn't take long for them to fall further and further behind the official students. In the end, it would only be a matter of time before they became official students of Tianwu Academy.
"That bastard, to think that he would arrange for me to be in the Miscellaneous Affairs Office. He is clearly bullying me."
After learning of the situation in the Miscellaneous Affairs Office from Jin Yanbing, Du Shaofu cursed in his heart. That Elder Liao must have purposely set him up.
… … …
Not far away from the Miscellaneous Affairs Office, there were several lush mountains. In the flat valley beneath the mountains, there was a stretch of courtyard buildings.
In front of the courtyard buildings, Jin Yanbing said to Du Shaofu, "Junior Du, this is the dormitory for the write-in students. I've arranged for a clean and elegant dormitory for you."
"Thank you, Senior Jin."
Du Shaofu replied. Then, his gaze landed on the back of the mountain in front of him. There was a stretch of mountains there, and the lush greenery covered the exquisite carvings of the buildings.
"Those are the dormitories of the official students. They are naturally much better than the dormitories of the Nominal Students. The higher level ones are the residences of the instructors. If one is able to step onto the Martial Ranking, one would have the qualifications to have a mountain to cultivate on. Even the instructors do not have such treatment." Jin Yanbing's eyes also revealed a yearning expression as he followed Du Shaofu's gaze.
"I wonder if Drunkard Father was an official student back then. Could it be that he was a write-in student as well?"
Du Shaofu retracted his gaze from the mountain in front of him and a smile crept onto his face.
"Junior Du, I believe that with Elder Liao's care, it won't be long before you become an official student."
Seeing the smile on Du Shaofu's face, Jin Yanbing thought that Du Shaofu was thinking about how he would be able to move into the official student dormitory soon.
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