Lin Jin finally settled down at Heavenly Jade Academy. In the afternoon, Lin Jin gave a lecture to Li Xinqi and Li Yuanqing. As they were his students, Lin Jin had to be responsible for them. Before the lecture, he had to understand their situations so that he could give them targeted lessons.
In the middle of the lecture, the student named Fan Yuan finally came to acknowledge Lin Jin as his master.
Curious, Lin Jin asked him why he didn't acknowledge Lin Jin as his master this morning. The bookworm Fan Yuan answered gingerly, saying that he had wanted to acknowledge Lin Jin as his master but was afraid of being rejected so he hesitated. After thinking about it for a long time, he finally mustered the courage to come here.
Fan Yuan was a loner and stubborn student. He wasn't the quick-witted or quick-witted type, but it was easier for people like him to focus. Moreover, Fan Yuan had a good foundation so Lin Jin didn't reject him. He told Fan Yuan that he would only be teaching for three months.
In the afternoon, Lin Jin took some time out of the academy to look for Gu Mengzhong. On one hand, he wanted to inform him of the situation here, and on the other hand, he wanted to see what Gu Mengzhong planned to do next.
After all, Lin Jin's main focus would be on the academy from now on.
"I plan to stay in Heavenly Jade City for a few days to study the Martial Scripture. I can't be bothered with anything else. Let bygones be bygones." Gu Mengzhong was rather carefree now, completely different from the dejected and gloomy Lin Jin had seen him before.
It was obvious that Gu Mengzhong had walked out of the haze of being rejected by his teacher.
This was a good thing. Lin Jin's persuasion along the way hadn't been in vain.
Of course, it could also be due to the Martial Sacred Scripture. This was a martial manual written by a Hundred Year Old Martial Saint, it was truly incomparably profound. However, if Gu Mengzhong could fully comprehend the sword techniques within, coupled with the Rank 4 Ink Beast, Gu Mengzhong would definitely be able to become a famous expert at that time.
Since that was the case, Lin Jin was relieved.
By the time they returned to the academy, it was already dark. Li Xinqi, Shen Chiyue, and Yu Daiwei were all girls so they obviously couldn't stay overnight. Even if they were willing, Lin Jin wouldn't agree.
Li Yuanqing, Yue Yun, and Wang Ping were willing to stay. But after Fan Yuan, a student from a poor background, volunteered to stay, the others agreed.
Anyway, it was enough as long as one of them stayed behind to take care of their teacher.
In any case, Fan Yuan was the best candidate.
"Teacher, the hot water is ready and the foot basin is ready." While Lin Jin was deep in thought, Fan Yuan came over and reported respectfully.
She wanted him to soak his feet.
Lin Jin never had a habit like this before, but he had to admit that soaking his feet in hot water before going to bed was a soothing experience.
The lesson that Lin Jin taught his students in the afternoon was quite profound. At least, at their current level, it wasn't easy for them to digest everything.
Fan Yuan was a very smart student. Although he was not good with words and was like a nerd, that was only limited to things other than learning and research. In terms of learning, he was very talented.
This was the conclusion Lin Jin came up with after a day of interaction.
Since the beginning, he had been asking Lin Jin about the content of today's lecture. Lin Jin wasn't annoyed by the questions and explained them to him in detail.
As the night grew darker, Lin Jin told Fan Yuan to get some rest. The latter didn't think too much about it. After lying down, he felt a wave of fatigue wash over him and he fell into a deep sleep.
With a wave of his hand, Lin Jin kept a needle into his sleeve.
He still had to teach Senior Mo about cultivation at night so it was better for Fan Yuan to have a good night's sleep. Fan Yuan didn't even notice the needle piercing his acupoints earlier. With Lin Jin's current abilities, it wasn't hard for him to make the man sleep soundly for the entire night.
Senior Mo had been holding back for an entire day. Now, it was lying down peacefully. It had only been a few days since it started cultivating. Although its foundation was much better than other pet beasts, the content of its cultivation was still very basic. Lin Jin wanted Senior Mo to fully comprehend the first part of the Beast Energy Formation.
There were many parts that Senior Mo didn't understand so it asked questions and Lin Jin answered them.
Under the night sky, inside Peach Blossom Residence, Fan Yuan was sleeping soundly in the side room while Lin Jin sat cross-legged in the courtyard, answering Senior Mo's questions. It was a rather harmonious scene.
However, at some point, a little white snake had secretly curled up under a tree in the distance, brazenly eavesdropping. In the nearby pond, bubbles were bubbling and a large carp was faintly discernible.
…
Somewhere in the royal capital.
Zhou Weng, who resembled a monster in human form, was respectful. His body was even trembling slightly. Beside him, Elder Ye lowered his head in silence. Elder Ye's snake staff was also obedient.
The inconspicuous house they were in was one of the secret hideouts of the Demonic Appraisal Association in Tianxuan Imperial City. No ordinary person would have known that such a secret was hidden in this seemingly ordinary house.
Across from Zhou Weng and Elder Ye stood a man in a black robe. This man had an average build and his face was hidden in the darkness, making it difficult to discern his features.
However, it was this man that made experts like Zhou Weng and Elder Ye fearful.
Zhou Weng had recounted the meeting with Hall Master Chu and Young Master Gui the night before. Beside him, Elder Ye added in from time to time.
"In that case, Chu Chi was the one who summoned you to discuss countermeasures that night?" The black-robed man's voice was deep and it made them uncomfortable.
"Yes, Emissary Black. However, Hall Master Chu didn't show up the next day. It was only later that we found out he was …" Zhou Weng said cautiously.
The black-robed man in front of them was Emissary Black of the Demonic Appraisal Association.
Below him were the Black and White Emissaries. Emissary Black's position was even higher than Emissary White's. Even a savage barbarian like Zhou Weng who only knew how to yell was no different from an obedient student in front of Emissary Black.
Of course, while Elder Ye was older, the Demonic Appraisal Association didn't respect seniority. Trying to take advantage of one's seniority in front of Emissary Black was suicide.
Seeing that Emissary was deep in thought, Elder Ye whispered, "Lord Emissary, no matter who it is or what the reason is, anyone who dares to kill a member of the Demonic Appraisal Association must be eliminated. Zhou Weng and I can help. If there's anything you need, Lord Emissary, just give the order."
Emissary Black chuckled. "You two are quite loyal. I've been working on this matter. At first, I thought someone had leaked the information but now, it seems that's not the case."
Zhou Weng and Elder Ye broke out in a cold sweat. If there was anyone who leaked the information, it must be someone who was present at the time. Of the four people present, two were dead and only the two of them were left. If Emissary Black suspected them, they would surely die. However, from the looks of it, Emissary Black didn't suspect them.
This was a good thing. They managed to keep their lives.
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