Return to Wushan Town

After spending some time with the awakening system, Zhao Nan had finally figured out how it worked.

The disciples he could recruit were divided into four grades: A, S, SS, and SSS.

These four grades were not based on their future achievements; if that were the case, Linley, who would eventually transcend the world, would be SSS-grade, and SS-grade would at least have to be a Highgod.

Therefore, through his research, Zhao Nan understood that A-grade disciples were those capable of reaching the Saint level.

S-grade disciples were those capable of becoming Lowgods.

SS-grade disciples were those capable of becoming Midgods.

SSS-grade disciples were those capable of becoming Highgods.

Of course, this assumed they cultivated on their own, rather than simply refining a Godspark.

Precisely because of this, even among the students at the Ernst Institute, the number one academy on the continent, there were no students who met the S-grade criteria, and even A-grade students were rare.

This made Zhao Nan feel quite helpless regarding his system's recruitment rules.

However, Zhao Nan was not overly worried. Having read the original work, he knew very well that while he might not be able to recruit suitable students right now, once he became a Saint or a God-level powerhouse, there would be plenty of disciples who met the criteria.

After arranging his affairs, Zhao Nan rose and left the Ernst Institute.

Zhao Nan had kept a low profile at the Ernst Institute, and since he hadn't stirred up any trouble, none of the unexpected situations common in novels occurred.

Ernst was not far from Wushan Town, and even though Zhao Nan traveled at a leisurely pace, he still arrived in Wushan Town two days later.

"Teacher!

I've missed you so much!"

As soon as Zhao Nan arrived at Linley's home, Linley spotted him immediately, then ran up to him and shouted with a happy face.

Seeing Linley, Zhao Nan happily reached out to pat his head and said with a smile, "Linley, I've missed you too.

Have you been practicing well lately?"

Hearing Zhao Nan's question, Linley lifted his head proudly and said, "Teacher, I have been practicing hard. Both my mage and warrior levels are already at the first rank."

After saying this, Linley's expression dimmed slightly as he added, "However, I haven't awakened the Dragonblood Warrior bloodline of our clan."

Looking at Linley's dejected expression, Zhao Nan reached out again, ruffled his little head, and said with a chuckle, "Haha, so what if you haven't awakened it?

I have already figured out a way for you to awaken the Dragonblood Warrior bloodline yourself.

When you are a little older and your strength is a little higher, I will help you awaken it."

Hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed in Linley's eyes. His dejected look suddenly turned radiant, and he hugged Zhao Nan, saying, "Thank you, Teacher."

Just as Linley was hugging Zhao Nan in gratitude, Hogg walked over and said to Linley, "Alright, Linley, let go of your teacher."

Once Linley acknowledged him and released Zhao Nan, Hogg turned to him and said, "Mr. Zhao Nan, please come inside. I've had a meal prepared; let's talk after we eat."

Zhao Nan nodded at Hogg and followed him into the Baruch family home to enjoy the meal.

After the meal, Zhao Nan greeted Hogg and took Linley out into the forest to check on his current strength.

Although Zhao Nan could check Linley's strength through the system, he still needed to see it with his own eyes; after all, only then would the student feel a sense of urgency.

At the same time, he could use the experiments to teach the student more accurately.

Upon arriving at the back mountain, Linley began to demonstrate the results of his last six months of training.

There wasn't much to show for being a warrior, as a first-rank warrior was only slightly stronger than an ordinary person.

Furthermore, since Linley could not cultivate other battle qi, Zhao Nan simply had him run, lift stones, and tested the flexibility of his body.

After assessing Linley's physical condition, he taught him a set of fist techniques to enrich his means of attack.

Next was the examination of his magic.

Zhao Nan first let Linley recover his strength before beginning the test.

Zhao Nan had long known that Linley possessed wind, earth, and fire attributes, so naturally, he couldn't just teach him wind-attribute magic.

Although Zhao Nan was only a wind-attribute mage at the Ernst Institute, he had roommates, so he was not ignorant of the incantations for earth and fire magic.

He had learned some back when he first came to Wushan Town to take Linley as a disciple, and after returning to the Ernst Institute this time, he had learned all six elemental magic types below the fifth rank, excluding darkness magic.

After resting for a while, Linley began to demonstrate his magical achievements.

First-rank wind magic: Wind Blade;

First-rank earth magic: Earth Spike;

First-rank fire magic: Fireball.

After releasing three first-rank spells in one breath, Linley's little face was pale, but he looked at Zhao Nan with pride, clearly wanting to show off his current strength and receive praise.

Zhao Nan did not disappoint him; seeing Linley cast the three spells, he praised him with a gratified expression.

Once Linley was happy, Zhao Nan began to explain the essence of wind, earth, and fire magic.

Zhao Nan knew very well that the ultimate goal of cultivation was to master the profound truths of the laws.

Therefore, from the very beginning of Linley's magical education, he had been teaching him the essence of magic.

At the same time, through explaining the essence of magic to Linley, Zhao Nan himself gained a deeper understanding of the profound mysteries of the laws.

For instance, the Wind Blade spell is simply a simplification of wind elements.

The Earth Spike spell is a simplification of earth elements.

The Fireball spell is a simplification of fire elements.

Subsequently, Zhao Nan shared some tips on how to cast these first-level spells more effectively.

For example, compressing elemental power to increase its destructive force.

Or incorporating spiritual energy into the magic to better control it when dealing with enemies.

After explaining these theories, Zhao Nan took Linley to eat, intending to continue teaching him various cultivation knowledge throughout the afternoon.

Zhao Nan did not plan to stay in Wushan Town for long; after all, if he wanted to cultivate faster, the best way was to take on disciples.

Since there were no suitable candidates at the Ernst Institute, he would search various places himself.

He would search while he cultivated.

Therefore, after teaching Linley various knowledge for three days, Zhao Nan imparted the mental visualization method he had created to him.

However, Zhao Nan did not leave immediately after teaching him; instead, he prepared to observe the results of Linley's cultivation first.