Purification

Master?!

When Song Yi mentioned Old Yuan, Luo Jun was startled. He instinctively composed himself, afraid that Song Yi would see through his disguise. However, judging from the other party's ambiguous smile, he clearly already knew something.

Luo Jun wasn't sure how much he knew, so he tentatively said, "Old Yuan? Without him, I probably would have died in the Chaos Mission. It's a pity I never had a chance to thank him..."

Song Yi smiled and said, "There will be an opportunity. Old Yuan is going to Xiluo this time on a special mission. Judging by the time, he should be back before the end of the month. You can go and thank him in person then."

Luo Jun looked at Song Yi, unsure of what he meant by his gratitude.

"You said he values me highly... what do you mean?" Luo Jun knew how capable Song Yi was. Even if he didn't know before, he could now tell from Song Yi's subtle behavior that his relationship with Old Yuan was not ordinary. But Luo Jun wanted to know his attitude.

"It means exactly what it says. Don't be so nervous. Elder Old Yuan's relationship with the dean is deeper than you think; she is trustworthy." Song Yi smiled slightly and patted Luo Jun's shoulder, "Before Old Yuan left, she told the dean about your situation and asked her to take good care of you."

Luo Jun was taken aback. Even deeper? It seemed his guess was right; Old Deng and the dean really did have that kind of relationship...

Song Yi could tell what he was thinking from his expression, but she didn't point it out. She simply continued:

"You got into some trouble before, and the dean removed your student status. Initially, it was to help you avoid some harassment, but the operation to find the mole was also done in the process, killing two birds with one stone."

Luo Jun pulled a plush toy out of a hidden compartment in his suitcase...

Luo Jun picked it up and looked at it again. He had already tried it before. It wasn't a treasure, and it didn't react to spiritual energy. It should just be an ordinary pendant. He casually tossed it on the bedside table, considering it a souvenir of the first wanted criminal he had captured.

"What trouble?" Luo Jun asked curiously. He hadn't offended anyone before, had he? The only person he had a grudge against Han Yuri, was now a fool who could only sing Maka Paka...

This seems to be something Gong Shiyue left at her house before. When she moved out and was packing her things, she just stuffed it into her suitcase. These days, staying at a "Five Star Hotel," she hasn't opened the compartment in her suitcase and had almost forgotten about it.

"It's all over now, you don't need to worry about it..." Song Yi waved his hand, "Your student status will be restored in the next couple of days. Don't worry, as long as you stay within the academy, you're safe."

Putting that question aside for now, Luo Jun sat up and looked out the window.

Oh, Master, please come back soon...

After giving these instructions, Song Yi removed the knot, beckoned the staff member over, and led Luo Jun away.

How much exactly did Master and the Dean tell us? The Body Tempering Art is an evil Cultivation Method; no one should ever know that we practice it. Master has repeatedly warned us against this. Surely he wouldn't reveal it himself?

By the way, during the interview, I mentioned Song Yi, and my Master said not to worry about him and that he was very familiar with his abilities. At the time, I just thought it was because we were colleagues in the same academy, but now that I think about it, maybe my Master and Song Yi have a special relationship.

The dormitory manager was an elderly man in his sixties named Liu, a very kind-hearted person. Luo Jun already had some understanding of the dormitory's functions during the exam, but this time, on his official move-in, Old Liu gave him a systematic explanation.

"Young man, you're lucky. Your dorm is in a valley, where the lighting is generally poor, but this section is a rare find with plenty of sunlight. It's also close to the cafeteria Teaching Building... Alright, that's all for now. Call me if you need anything."

Lying in bed, Luo Jun recalled Song Yi's words.

The clothes are in the closet, the toiletries are in the bathroom, the phone charger is plugged in, and there are photos of my parents and grandfather... Hmm? This...

"The dean has a lot of things to handle every day and is quite busy, so it's not convenient for him to take care of you too much. If you encounter any difficulties in your studies or life, you can contact me at any time."

"This is your dorm room. I'm the dorm manager for this section. There's an internal communication line at the door; just press 1 to contact me if you need anything. There are also numbers for various departments on campus posted here; you can contact them in case of an emergency..."

As he spoke, Song Yi took out his phone, exchanged phone numbers with Luo Jun, and added him as a WeChat friend.

After seeing Old Liu off, Luo Jun opened his suitcase and began decorating his new home.

So how much do the dean and Song Yi actually know? Regardless of their knowledge, Song Yi is known for his Divine Eye; he's bound to glean something from his actions. However, given his rapid improvement in strength and his constant role as "Night," Luo Jun believes he's become much better at controlling his emotions and concealing his feelings. He wonders how much he can hide from Song Yi...

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I'll be living in this dormitory for the next four years.

Today is Sunday, and there are quite a few people in the dorm area. Many rooms are occupied, so most of the new students should have returned to school. Classes will officially start in a few days, and I'll probably be the Last One to register...

No, there's one more!

Ling Xin's pollution certainly won't be cured so quickly; she'll probably still be receiving treatment on Lingyun Island and will definitely miss the start of the semester. However, given her level, she probably won't be too far behind in her studies, and the school won't make things difficult for her.

Although he played the role of savior in the Underground Trial Grounds, Luo Jun didn't believe he was truly stronger than Ling Xin. After all, constantly stripping away various abilities, compared to others, his lowest cultivation level was actually a form of indirect strengthening. If he could truly use the power of the Heart Refining Realm, he had personally witnessed Ling Xin's Demon-Breaking Golden Light, and he wasn't sure if he could withstand its Unstoppable power.

However, Luo Jun was confident in himself. He was already at the sixth level of the Body Refinement Realm, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, he would reach the seventh level within a month. At that time, he could start cultivating the Foundation Establishment Realm. With Body Protecting Qi, his strength would be greatly enhanced, and Luo Jun would be confident in challenging the Expert under Heaven!

Just as Luo Jun was filled with anticipation for the future, far away on Lingyun Island, in the Ling Family's Training Room, Ling Xin sat cross-legged, completely naked, with bluish-black scales constantly growing and appearing on her body. Around her were several female elders of the Ling Family, all operating magical artifacts, doing their best to purify her.

After a long while, Ling Xin showed a pained expression, vomited a mouthful of blood, and after her scales surged, they disappeared into her skin.

An Old Woman with gray hair stepped forward to help her up. "That's enough for today... take her to rest."

The group helped Ling Xin get dressed and led her out of the Training Room. The Old Woman who was in the lead then went to the main hall of the Ling Family Old House, stood at the door, and gave a wink to those inside.

Here, a tall, thin, and imposing middle-aged man was entertaining guests. After glancing at the Old Woman, he nodded slightly and turned to the guests.

"I understand what you mean, Brother Zhang. Please allow me a few days to consider this matter, and I will give you an answer later."

Upon hearing this, the guest stood up with a beaming smile, "Then I'll trouble Island Lord Ling to take care of it..."

Seeing the guests leave, the Old Woman came in and sat down next to the island owner Ling Ao.

"Auntie, how is Xiao Xin doing?" Ling Ao asked with concern.

The Old Woman sighed, "It's very strange; I've never seen anything like it before..."

"According to Xiao Xin, the final level of that mysterious Underground Trial Grounds strips Cultivators of all their cultivation levels. She survived for over seventy days under those conditions. Even with the mask helping her resist the contamination, she should have broken through her limits long ago. It's a miracle that she's lasted this long."

"Now, although her mind no longer shows signs of contamination, the mutations in her body cannot be eradicated. In fact, when we attempt purification, the contaminants have a strong rejection reaction. If we force the purification, it may damage her very Root Bone."

"What's going on?" Ling Ao frowned.

"I suspect..." the Old Woman hesitated for a moment, "That child Ling Xin has somehow merged with the mutant factors produced by the pollution."

"How is this possible?" Ling Ao exclaimed in surprise, "After being contaminated, one either breaks through the limits and mutates completely, or completes purification and reverts to being human. I've never heard of a case of fusion!"

"There is indeed no precedent for this..." The Old Woman shook her head. "So I don't know how to deal with it right now. But as far as I can see, as long as we don't forcibly purify it, those pollutants will stay obediently in her body, coexisting peacefully with the human parts of her being."

"Isn't there any other way?"

"I have a theory that might work," the Old Woman. "To combat pollution, purification is merely an external force. The real solution lies in one's own Root Bone and cultivation... If this child can break through to the Ascension Realm and reach a higher level of life, he should be able to overcome the pollution and completely purify it!"

As she spoke, she looked at Ling Ao: "As an immortal, you should know this best."

Ling Ao narrowed his eyes. "This child is indeed exceptionally talented, even surpassing me back then. Her chances of breaking through to the Feather Transformation Realm are quite high... Well then, from today onwards, let her focus on cultivation and not leave Lingyun Island. The fewer people who know about the mutation, the better."

"Aunt, you should also have people keep a close eye on her health and continue to research solutions."

The Old Woman nodded. "But you promised Man Chen you'd send her to the Ningdong Academy..."

"Times have changed..." Ling Ao waved his hand and said, "I will personally talk to Dean Su. If that doesn't work, we'll select an outstanding member of the Ling Family to fill the vacancy. Before Ling Xin's pollution problem is resolved, she shouldn't have too much contact with outsiders."

The Old Woman nodded, a hint of pity in her eyes. "That's all we can do, poor child..."

"Ling Jue was the same back then. Despite his extraordinary talent, he couldn't escape the cruel tricks of fate..." Ling Ao sighed, "I never imagined his child would be so unfortunate, it's almost like Curse!"

As the two were talking, a servant suddenly rushed in, panicked. "Master... something terrible has happened... Ling Xin is missing!"

(End of this chapter)