Black and White Academy

On the Giant Eagle, Qin Jishi walked to the side, gazing into the distance.

The Imperial Capital was vast, with a single prefecture spanning tens of thousands of miles, and countless large and small powers.

Qin Jishi estimated that traveling from the southern part of the Imperial Capital to the central prefecture would take at least half a day.

"Baihe, do you think the old man has left the Black and White Domain?"

Qin Jishi's mind stirred.

"It's possible!" Baihe's voice echoed in his mind.

"Can't you tell me about the old man's origins?"

"No comment."

Qin Jishi's brow twitched. He had asked the same question more than once, only to receive the same four-character response.

Qin Jishi fell silent for a moment.

The reason he suspected the old man had left the Black and White Domain was because Baihe had mentioned more than once how vast this world was, and that the Black and White Domain was merely the tip of the iceberg.

More importantly, Baihe seemed to be very afraid of the old man.

The fact that even Baihe was afraid made Qin Jishi extremely curious about the old man's origins.

After a moment, Baihe finally spoke, "When you can gather the materials to reconstruct my physical body, I will tell you his origins."

Qin Jishi: "..."

Materials to reconstruct her physical body? This made him feel helpless.

Baihe had once told him what materials were needed for her to reconstruct her body.

Ghost Lotus Root!

Heavenly Silkworm Silk!

Yin-Yang Grass!

Starlight Water!

He had never even heard of these things, let alone seen them.

Even with the help of the World-Saving Pavilion's resources, searching the entire Azure Wave Continent had ended in failure.

Old man, what exactly are your origins? Why did you come to the Black and White Domain?

Tell me, are you asking me to do something for you?

"This senior brother."

Just as Qin Jishi was gazing into the distance, lost in thought, a thin young man approached him.

The young man had a fair complexion, handsome features, and a cultivation of Nascent Breath Level 7.

Qin Jishi turned his head, a smile appearing on his face as he nodded.

He was quite familiar with this young man; in fact, it was largely due to him that the young man had the opportunity to become a Menial Laborer at the Black and White Academy.

If the round-faced youth hadn't survived, would he have had this chance?

"My name is Ye Han. If it weren't for you, Senior Brother, today, I wouldn't have had the chance to become a Menial Laborer at the Black and White Academy. If you need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

Ye Han had personally witnessed Qin Jishi's strength and admired him from the bottom of his heart.

To be able to kill a cultivator at Nascent Breath Level 8 with brute force, without even using Profound Energy, was something even cultivators of the same level couldn't achieve.

"My name is Qin Jishi. Junior Brother Ye, there's no need to be polite. Your ability to become a Menial Laborer at the Black and White Academy is due to your own strength; it has little to do with me."

That was the truth of the matter. Even without today's events, he believed he would have become a Menial Laborer at the Black and White Academy next year.

"Senior Brother Qin is too humble."

Ye Han admired Qin Jishi's character.

Aside from being a bit cold, he wasn't arrogant and conceited like others. After all, at their age, who wouldn't be high-and-mighty and look down on others with such achievements?

Qin Jishi chuckled and said nothing.

Seeing that he wasn't speaking, Ye Han stood beside him. "Senior Brother Qin, I heard that the Menial Laborer quarters we're in are very strict. You'll need to be careful in the future."

"Oh?" Qin Jishi asked with interest, "From what you're saying, Junior Brother Ye, it seems you're quite familiar with the Black and White Academy?"

Seeing Ye Han's slightly proud expression, it seemed he was well-informed about all sorts of gossip.

"Senior Brother Qin is joking. I wouldn't say I'm familiar with it, I've just heard a little."

Ye Han replied modestly.

"Heh heh!" Qin Jishi chuckled softly. "In that case, Junior Brother Ye, please tell me."

"Senior Brother Qin, you may not know." Ye Han looked around, ensuring no one was paying attention, and said in a low voice, "The Black and White Academy has five major academies, each managed by a Grand Academician. The Menial Laborer quarters we've joined belong to the Five Elements Academy."

"The Five Elements Academy?" Qin Jishi feigned surprise. "May I ask what the other four academies are?"

He could tell that Ye Han was very talkative, and since he had nothing else to do, he might as well pass the time.

Upon hearing the question, Ye Han's smiling face showed a hint of reverence.

"Besides the Five Elements Academy, the remaining four are Dusk Academy, Profound Harmony Academy, Earth Nether Academy, and Heavenly Mechanism Academy."

Qin Jishi remained silent. He knew Black and White Academy well.

The five great academies were named after the five great academicians, which also indicated their status within Black and White Academy.

Of course, the five great academies also had rankings. Heavenly Mechanism Academy was the strongest, encompassing the most elite geniuses of Black and White Academy. The so-called top hundred on the Heavenly Rankings almost all came from Heavenly Mechanism Academy.

Earth Nether Academy was second.

Profound Harmony Academy and Dusk Academy were next.

Five Elements Academy was at the bottom.

Naturally, it was inevitable that the five great academies would compete with each other.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk~" Qin Jishi couldn't help but click his tongue. "Junior Brother Ye, you really know a lot."

"Heh heh!"

Ye Han chuckled. "Just hearsay, just hearsay."

"Sigh~"

After his laughter faded, Ye Han let out a sigh.

"Why do you sigh, Senior Brother Qin?" Qin Jishi looked at him with confusion.

"Senior Brother Qin may not know, but among the five great academies, the menial laborer quarters of Heavenly Mechanism Academy are the most sought after. I heard that some elders, when in a good mood, even bestow some pills, and they are of no low grade."

"There's such a good thing?" Qin Jishi said meaningfully. "No wonder everyone is scrambling to join Black and White Academy. If one is fortunate enough to obtain a few, perhaps their cultivation might even break through."

"It's a pity." Ye Han shook his head. "Our Five Elements Academy doesn't have such benefits."

"Not only do we not have these benefits, but I also heard!" Ye Han looked around again, as if afraid of being overheard. "Our academy is the most demanding. Some elders and stewards even oppress us."

"There's such a thing?" Qin Jishi appeared indignant.

Actually, it was understandable. As the bottom-ranked academy, Five Elements Academy naturally didn't have as many cultivation resources as the other academies, so oppression was normal.

After all, if one doesn't look out for themselves, heaven and earth will destroy them.

"Shh~"

Seeing Qin Jishi's indignant expression, Ye Han whispered, "Senior Brother Qin, it's enough that we know about these things. Don't show it, especially Steward Jiao. He's very cunning."

"Right, right, right!" Qin Jishi nodded in agreement. "Junior Brother Ye is right."

"Quietly~"

"Quietly~"

The two chatted for a while longer, and then there was silence. Ye Han wisely moved to the side and sat down cross-legged to meditate.

The Giant Eagle flew rapidly. As they got closer to the Central Prefecture, everyone's hearts grew more uneasy.

The Central Prefecture was located in the very center of the Imperial Capital. It spanned tens of thousands of miles. Besides Black and White Academy, Myriad Treasures Tower, Hundred Beasts Sect, and Joyful Union Sect were all located here.

From afar, the entire central area seemed to be enveloped by some powerful formation. Mist and clouds swirled around, forming a stark contrast with the four cities to the east, west, north, and south.

The former was like a fairyland, with palaces resembling immortal abodes.

The latter was bustling with market activity, filled with laughter and the atmosphere of fireworks.

"Everyone, perk up. We're approaching our sect's location."

Jiao Ju's voice rang out. Everyone stood up and looked down.