In the days after the competition, aside from occasionally seeing people discuss Xiao Ming from the Inner Academy Selection Competition, Jia Nan Academy was no different from before.
Xiao Ming had not rushed to cultivate these past few days. He had leaped several ranks in a month, and forcing himself into bitter cultivation now would not yield particularly good results.
So, apart from occasionally chatting with Hu Jia and Xiao Shan, he spent his time studying Pill Formulas.
These days were also the most leisurely Xiao Ming had been since entering Jia Nan Academy.
In the small courtyard outside his room, Xiao Ming lay on a recliner, holding something shaped like a book as he swayed gently while reading.
Thinking about how leisurely these days had been, Xiao Ming felt as though he had become a little decadent.
He had spent these days merely studying Pill Formulas, just like his teacher Elder Huo usually did. It gave him the feeling that he had begun living out a peaceful retirement in advance.
But honestly, this feeling was pretty nice!
Quite enjoyable.
Just as Xiao Ming was thinking all sorts of random thoughts, a creaking sound drew his attention.
Xiao Ming's residence was an exquisite little courtyard, located in one of the better areas of the academy. This was part of his S-class treatment.
Xiao Ming was quite satisfied with this residence, so he had not changed locations.
Quite a few people knew that Xiao Ming lived here, but only a handful would normally come looking for him.
It was easy enough to guess who it was.
Thus, upon seeing the visitor, Xiao Ming was not surprised and merely asked casually.
"Hu Jia, why are you here?"
Hu Jia pushed open the gate and walked up to the languid Xiao Ming. Seeing