Wanting Benefits and Peace and Quiet!

Inside the tent.

Ruolin looked Xiao Ze up and down as though she had discovered some rare treasure!

This could no longer be described as mere genius.

She had recruited a future top-tier powerhouse!

A twelve-year-old Da Dou Shi—throughout Jia Nan Academy's entire history, not a single student had ever reached such a level!

Other geniuses might possibly become powerhouses in the future.

But Xiao Ze was certain to become one!

Such maddeningly enviable talent was enough to let him soar unobstructed to the pinnacle!

"Whew~ Little fellow... Xiao Ze, you've truly given me an enormous surprise!"

Ruolin changed the way she addressed him as well.

Xiao Ze was clearly a cultivator on the same level as her. Calling him "little fellow" now would carry a hint of provocation.

Xiao Ze merely smiled without speaking. Ruolin understood what he meant and said to the others.

"You handle the registration for the remaining new students. Maintain order here, and don't cause me any trouble."

After giving her students their instructions, Ruolin looked at Xiao Ze.

"Come, Xiao Ze. Let's find somewhere to talk alone."

Xiao Ze gestured to Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian, telling them not to worry.

Amid the envious and jealous gazes of the crowd, Xiao Ze quickly followed Instructor Ruolin.

He stayed one step behind her as he followed her out.

Once Ruolin and Xiao Ze disappeared from sight, the tent seemed to explode into uproar!

Countless exclamations and discussions rang through the tent!

It all came down to one question: just how strong was Xiao Ze really?!

Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian, who remained in the tent, also became the center of everyone's attention.

Xiao Yu's close sisters all gathered around them, pestering the two girls for details about Xiao Ze's true strength.

However, both of them kept their mouths tightly shut. No matter how the girls acted cute or tried to flatter them, they only responded with smiles.

In the end, Xiao Yu rushed in and rescued Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian, using her body to separate the two from the crowd.

After reaching a corner, Xiao Yu could no longer suppress her curiosity.

"Cousin Xun'er, Xiao Ze's strength... just what is it? Why did it make Instructor Ruolin lose her composure like that?"

Xiao Xun'er wore a proud smile, then shook her head under Xiao Yu's expectant gaze.

"Cousin Xiao Yu, you should ask Brother Xiao Ze yourself. Wouldn't it be more meaningful for him to tell you personally?"

Xiao Yu rolled her eyes. She knew she would not get Xiao Ze's strength out of this girl.

But if she went to ask Xiao Ze herself, he would probably brush her off again.

The commotion inside the tent even made some newly arrived students feel a little uneasy.

Was this really the registration site for the recruitment ceremony?

However, once they learned what had happened inside the tent, those new students were also plunged into shock.

Xiao Xun'er, in particular, received the most attention.

The most mysterious person, Xiao Ze, was not currently in the tent.

Below Xiao Ze, the outstanding Xiao Xun'er became the focus of everyone's attention.

After all, she was a genius with potential beyond S-rank!

However, Xiao Xun'er was surrounded by girls, so no one dared come over to strike up a conversation.

Elsewhere, Xiao Ze followed Ruolin to an uninhabited area.

Ruolin crossed her arms, her eyes still constantly sizing Xiao Ze up.

Just how had this person cultivated?

A twelve-year-old Da Dou Shi!

It made Ruolin feel as though all her years of cultivation had been a joke!

"Instructor Ruolin, could you stop looking at me so strangely? I didn't come here with you to be looked at like some monster."

"Hehe, it's only because I haven't told anyone. Otherwise, everyone would see you as a monster!"

Ruolin said exaggeratedly, "Tsk tsk, a twelve-year-old Da Dou Shi. I still can't believe it!"

"That's exactly why I don't want to reveal my true strength."

Xiao Ze shrugged. "I hope Instructor Ruolin can keep my true strength a secret."

"I can only promise not to tell unrelated people, but I must inform the academy head."

Ruolin pondered for a moment, then added an explanation.

"After all, as the most talented student in Jia Nan Academy's history, how you are to be trained must be decided by the academy head."

Xiao Ze nodded in understanding and said with a smile, "Of course I understand that. I simply don't want to draw too much attention. As for the academy's training, I'm quite interested."

"I see now. You little fellow want the academy's highest-level training, but you also don't want to stir up too much trouble."

Ruolin had seen through Xiao Ze's intentions.

Otherwise, Xiao Ze could have simply falsely reported himself as a Three Star Dou Disciple.

She herself would not have been bored enough to investigate him.

Yet Xiao Ze had revealed his Da Dou Shi strength to her precisely because he wanted Jia Nan Academy's full support in training him!

The two continued chatting for a while, and their relationship clearly grew much closer.

Ruolin began calling him "little fellow" again, her eyes full of affection as she looked at Xiao Ze.

It made Xiao Ze feel a little unable to bear it.

"Ahem, Instructor Ruolin, before we part, I have one more request. I hope you can agree to it."

"Oh? What could you possibly ask for, little fellow? Go ahead and say it!"

Ruolin said generously. This was a genius who would make history.

Recruiting him alone could count as one of her achievements!

It would clear away obstacles for her promotion to Mysterious Rank Instructor!

Seeing Ruolin be so forthright, Xiao Ze quickly made his request.

"I want Instructor Ruolin..."

"Hey! Little fellow, how old are you? You already want me!?"

Instructor Ruolin interrupted Xiao Ze in surprise.

Her eyes stared at Xiao Ze in disbelief while Ruolin theatrically covered her chest with both hands.

Xiao Ze rolled his eyes and said helplessly, "Instructor Ruolin, could you let me finish?"

"Haha, I was only joking. Go on."

Ruolin let out a charming laugh. She could never resist teasing this talented and amusing student.

"I would like to ask Instructor Ruolin to stay temporarily at the Xiao Family during the recruitment period. Before you leave, I want to secure some benefits for my family."

Xiao Ze put it so plainly that Ruolin immediately understood.

As a transcendent force independent of the three great empires, Jia Nan Academy generally did not involve itself with the local powers of its recruitment locations.

Moreover, Ruolin, as a recruitment instructor, was enough to make countless people scramble to curry favor with her!

Many factions hoped to use Instructor Ruolin's influence to send their children to study at Jia Nan Academy.

Ruolin glanced at Xiao Ze and nodded without much hesitation.

She only needed to stay at the Xiao Family for seven days and send a signal to the outside world.

It was not as though she would truly help other factions in any substantial way or abuse her position for personal gain.

"Fine. However, I won't receive any factions. I'm merely staying temporarily at a student's home. Do you understand?"

Xiao Ze nodded. That was already enough!

The signal sent merely by Ruolin staying at the Xiao Family would be enough to make many factions in Wu Tan City curry favor with them!

"Then I'll take my leave first, Instructor Ruolin. I'll go prepare your accommodations!"

Xiao Ze politely gave a slight bow, then backed away and left.

Ruolin smiled as she watched Xiao Ze depart.

This student was not only unmatched in talent and ability, but also flawless in the way he treated others.

Xiao Ze returned to the tent and left first with Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian.

At the same time, he instructed Xiao Yu to remember to bring Instructor Ruolin back to the Xiao Family.

After learning the news, the family elders hurriedly arranged accommodations.

They were determined to make Instructor Ruolin feel the warmth of home!

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