Arriving at the Academy

The journey to Jia Nan Academy was as boring as the Life Simulator had described.

Xiao Ming, having obtained the Alchemist Talent, did nothing strange either and simply cultivated as usual.

Along the way, the instructors also introduced the academy to the new students. Jia Nan Academy was located within the Black Corner Region.

This Place was a chaotic mix of all sorts, with no restraints. Many wanted criminals, as well as Money and Treasures of unknown origin, filled the area.

Throughout the Black Corner Region, Desperate Criminals who killed for Money and Treasures were everywhere.

Instructor Ge Hu also warned the students that if they ever wished to venture into the Black Corner Region to gain experience, they should remember two things. First, disguise themselves and try not to reveal Money and Treasures that would invite greed. Second, never underestimate anyone in the Black Corner Region, especially the elderly, women, and Children. No one who could survive in the Black Corner Region was harmless.

Jia Nan Academy had carved out a pure land within it, maintaining order across the surrounding area.

Enforcement Team members patrolled around the academy at all times. The Enforcement Team was made up of instructors and students, and killing those from the Black Corner Region who harbored ill intentions toward the academy also allowed the students to witness more of the world's dangers.

Through Ge Hu's explanations, Xiao Ming gained a clearer understanding of the Black Corner Region.

As the days passed, Xiao Ming used the Life Simulator to conduct two Life Simulations. He Obtained a bottle of Grade Four Medicinal Pill Qi Gathering Powder and a treasured sword embedded with a Tier Five Fire Attribute Magical Core—a bountiful haul indeed.

"So this is Jia Nan City."

At daybreak, A Strand of morning light shot out from the horizon, driving away all the darkness between heaven and earth.

Knowing that they would arrive at the academy today, Xiao Ming had been sitting with his eyes closed, concentrating. Yet, as if he had suddenly sensed something, he opened his tightly shut eyes and looked through the window into the distance. Through the thin mist, the outline of a city so vast it was staggering slowly Appeared Before Their Eyes.

Even from High Altitude, he still could not take the entire city in at a glance. This showed just how enormous it was.

"Get up and prepare your luggage! We've arrived!"

It was Instructor Ge Hu's voice. Not every student was diligent in cultivation, nor would every student Get Up so early.

To prevent everyone from scrambling once they parked the Flying Magical Beast at the Flying Beast Station In The City, Instructor Ge Hu could only personally make sure they prepared in advance.

Listening to the clamor around him, Xiao Ming had nothing to prepare. All his belongings were in his Na Ring, so he walked out of his room on his own and looked down at Jia Nan City from the outer corridor.

At that moment, the Flying Magical Beast beneath them let out a low roar, flapped its wings, and dove toward the immense city.

At the Flying Beast Station in Jia Nan City, Xiao Ming watched the Flying Magical Beast take to the skies once more, let out a soft breath, then turned and followed the majority out of the open grounds.

The moment he left the Flying Beast Station, a broad street paved with bluestone appeared Before Their Eyes. The surging Flow of People on the street secretly astonished Xiao Ming.

Such liveliness was impossible to see in Wu Tan City. Only in his Previous Life, when he was Still Being on Earth, had he witnessed such a scene.

As expected of the birthplace of the continent's oldest academy. That title alone would draw countless people to This Place.

After the teachers and students wandered through the city for nearly half an hour, they finally arrived at Jia Nan Academy's true location.

The first thing they saw was a tall, solemn, and imposing Academy Gate.

The steps before the gate and the enormous Square extending inward were all paved with Fine Steel Rock.

The True Form of the Academy Gate was made entirely from high-quality jade. In particular, the four golden, gleaming words "Jia Nan Academy" on the plaque looked exceptionally valuable.

Jia Nan Academy's deep foundations intimidated this batch of new students from the moment they saw its entrance. Even Xiao Ming could not help sighing that Jia Nan Academy truly had money.

After entering the academy, the Old Students who had come to assist with recruitment all left after receiving the Contribution Points for completing their task.

All the new students followed their respective instructors to the Square, where they were assigned instructors according to their evaluation grades. The instructors would then assign the students their accommodations.

Generally speaking, whichever instructor recruited a student would be responsible for that student.

Thus, Xiao Ming was unsurprised to be assigned to Instructor Ge Hu.

Once the Others had dispersed, Ge Hu walked over to Xiao Ming.

Smiling warmly at Xiao Ming, he said, "Xiao Ming, with your S-rank Talent, any instructor in our Outer Academy could have been chosen by you. You needn't be disappointed about being assigned to me. I'm already a Profound Rank Instructor, and I teach a Profound Rank Class. I can secure more resources for you."

Xiao Ming had no objections himself. Ge Hu had recruited him in the first place and had taken very good care of him over the past few days. Joining his class was no big deal, and he Would Not Have been losing out anyway.

Seeing Xiao Ming nod, Ge Hu said happily, "All right, go unpack your luggage first... Uh, it seems you Don't have any luggage. You Can Also go outside and buy some Daily Necessities, then tidy up your dormitory. Rest well today; the Opening Ceremony is tomorrow. Oh, and if you have any problems in the future, you can come find me. I'll do my best to help."

Xiao Ming actually had a question he wanted to ask right now, so he called out to Ge Hu, who had already started to leave.

"Instructor Ge Hu, I'd like to ask how I can join the Alchemy Department."

Ge Hu stopped in surprise. "You know how to refine medicine, kid?"

Xiao Ming shook his head. "I don't. I'm just asking because I want to study there."

"You want to become an alchemist? Do you understand the requirements for becoming one? First, your natural attribute must be fire. Second, besides a Fire Body, you must also possess A Trace Of Wood Qi. Finally, you need powerful Soul Perception. I know you have a Fire Body, but that trace of Wood Qi..."

Ge Hu did not finish his sentence, stopping instead.

Xiao Ming understood what he meant. Without that trace of Wood Qi, he could not become an alchemist.

Xiao Ming was not angered by Ge Hu's words. He definitely had not possessed it before, but now he certainly did.

Thus, he nodded confidently. "Don't worry. I tested my attributes long ago."

Seeing Xiao Ming so confident, Ge Hu did not dwell on it further.

If Xiao Ming wanted to try, then let him try. It Would Not Have cost him anything, and every year Many People successfully applied to the Alchemy Department.

From his observations over the past dozen days, he had also discovered that Xiao Ming was not someone who made empty boasts.

"The academy's Alchemy Department is like the Enforcement Team; it doesn't conflict with our Teaching Class. If you want to join, you can register directly after tomorrow's Opening Ceremony. As Long As you meet the requirements, you'll be accepted."

"After joining the Alchemy Department, specialized instructors will teach you alchemy techniques, and Medicinal Herbs will be provided specifically for students to accumulate experience. However, there are no new-student ranks in the Alchemy Department. Your S-rank status does not apply there. If you want more resources, you must earn them through your own efforts."

Having understood, Xiao Ming smiled at Ge Hu. "I understand. Thank You, Instructor, for clearing that up."