A Fortune of One Gold Spirit Coin! The Rich Qin Qi!

The Spirit Hunting operation lasted for five days before it finally concluded, after which the team leader brought everyone back to Nuoding City.

No sooner had they entered the city gates than they were met by the principal, other academy teachers, and students from various grades who had been waiting there for them.

"Ahem, these are the graduates of our Notting Academy for this year."

"In a moment, I will ask the graduates to say a few words."

"But before the graduates speak, I will say a few words first."

"It won't be long, just a brief word or two."

The principal cleared his throat and then proceeded to speak for a full hour, mostly rambling about the history of Notting Academy.

He talked about how hard he worked as principal, how diligent the teachers were, and other nonsense about how the students should study hard in the future.

"The principal is truly amazing! Even my old man can't talk for this long."

"That's the skill of a veteran, isn't it?"

"It seems like every sentence is nonsense, and in reality, it is all nonsense!"

"But being able to say nonsense with such passion and vigor—that is a talent in itself!"

The sixth-grade students whispered among themselves below, and Qin Qi, hearing them, nodded in agreement.

Being able to spout nonsense well is indeed a skill!

Qin Qi thought back to Director Ma from those days; at the time, he had seemed foolish and dull, but looking back now, that was clearly the wisdom of the seemingly foolish.

"Ahem, alright, enough nonsense for now. I will lead everyone to the Spirit Hall to undergo certification."

"Once the certification is complete, you will officially become Spirit Masters!"

After finishing his sentence, the principal coughed tactically a few times before walking to the front of the pack to lead the way to the Spirit Hall for the certification.

Can't do anything else, but first in line to take the credit!

Watching the principal naturally position himself at the front, Qin Qi couldn't help but grumble in his heart.

Aside from giving speeches and going through the motions, you didn't do a single thing during this Spirit Hunting operation; the team leader did everything.

Is it really okay for you to take the credit so naturally?

"Pah."

The team leader turned his head and spat on the ground with a look of utter disdain; although he didn't say anything, it was clear he was very unhappy.

At the entrance of the Spirit Hall, the principal exchanged pleasantries with Ma Xiunuo, and then the spirit certification began.

The sixth-grade students lined up one by one to be certified, and basically, everyone's Spirit Power was at level eleven.

The ten-year Spirit Rings provided too little of a boost to their Spirit Power, making it impossible for them to jump multiple levels.

Finally, it was Qin Qi's turn. Under Ma Xiunuo's guidance, he entered the room used for spirit advancement certification.

In this room sat a crystal ball made of the same material as the one used for spirit awakening; he placed his hand upon it.

A yellow, hundred-year Spirit Ring manifested around him.

"A hundred-year Spirit Ring!"

Ma Xiunuo looked at the hundred-year Spirit Ring around Qin Qi, his expression one of utter shock!

"A hundred-year Spirit Ring!"

The principal also widened his eyes as he looked at the ring on Qin Qi, shouting out in astonishment!

"It really is a hundred-year Spirit Ring! I've been at this school for so many years, and this is the first time I've ever seen one!"

"Boss Qin is truly amazing!"

"Is a hundred-year Spirit Ring very impressive? How is it different from the previous rings?"

Tang San, who had been called over as a first-year student to welcome the sixth-grade seniors, heard the gasps from Wang Sheng and the others and asked with a puzzled expression.

"Of course it's impressive. The higher the age of the Spirit Ring, the stronger the power."

"But we students at Notting Academy can basically only hunt ten-year Spirit Rings."

"Ten years versus a hundred years—I'm not sure about the exact power difference, but just in terms of age, it's a tenfold gap!"

"Besides, the first Spirit Ring is the foundation; it determines one's future!"

Wang Sheng explained to Tang San, "This is common knowledge. Didn't Grandmaster teach you that?"

"Not... not yet."

Tang San's face darkened. Since becoming his apprentice, aside from telling him he had twin spirits, Yu Xiaogang hadn't taught him anything else. To be honest, having this master was no different than having none at all.

"San, we told you long ago, you were swindled by that big liar."

Xiao Wu spoke up at this moment.

"..."

Tang San remained silent.

"Child, your Spirit Power is... fourteen!"

Ma Xiunuo was shocked once again. In their small area, most students' Spirit Power was only at level eleven.

Some with good talent could reach level twelve, but he had never seen level fourteen before!

"Level fourteen!"

The principal seemed to be playing the straight man, following up with his own shock before turning to look at the lead teacher.

"Hmph."

The lead teacher held his head high, looking extremely proud.

This genius was brought out by his team. Although he wasn't the one who found the Spirit Ring, he was still the lead teacher!

Level fourteen... That must be the Spirit Power from the Spirit Ring itself, combined with the Spirit Power I've accumulated from practicing the Five Treasures Body Protection Method during this time.

Qin Qi was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood the source of this power. Studying would never let you down!

"Child, how old are you this year?"

Ma Xiunuo looked at Qin Qi. Judging by his height, he wasn't very old, yet he had returned with the sixth-grade students.

He couldn't determine Qin Qi's age for a moment.

"Six, almost seven," Qin Qi replied.

"Six years old? What a genius! Child, would you like to join Spirit Hall?"

Ma Xiunuo glanced at the principal and asked in a low voice.

Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't have asked, but a six-year-old with level fourteen Spirit Power and a century-level Spirit Ring was a genius even in a big city. As a deacon of Spirit Hall, he had to give it a try!

"Well, I have to ask the principal about this. Principal, may I join Spirit Hall?"

Qin Qi turned his head and tossed the difficult question directly to the principal.

"Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo, what is the meaning of this!"

The principal stared at Ma Xiunuo with an unpleasant expression. He was trying to poach his student right in front of him.

Does this old geezer have no shame left?

"Ahem, just a habit. I was just asking."

Ma Xiunuo coughed twice. Even Spirit Hall couldn't just snatch people away from an academy, so he had no choice but to brush it off.

"Alright, the certification is complete. Let's go."

The principal kept a wary eye on Ma Xiunuo, terrified that this guy would steal his genius student.

"Wait a moment, Principal. Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo, I heard that there's money to be collected after the Spirit Master certification is finished."

"Where can I collect that money?"

Qin Qi stared at Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo. He had been looking forward to this day for a long time; a massive fortune of one Gold Spirit Coin was about to be his.

"I... I will issue it."

Ma Xiunuo was taken aback for a moment, then reached into his pocket, took out a Gold Spirit Coin, and handed it to Qin Qi.

"Thank you, Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo!"

Qin Qi accepted the Gold Spirit Coin with a serious expression, beginning to praise Spirit Hall in his heart.

Long live Spirit Hall, long live the subsidy!

Though he said "long live," if you asked him to join Spirit Hall, the answer would definitely be no.

Spirit Hall's system seemed alright, but the leaders at the top were all more neurotic than the last.

Qin Qi felt that as a normal person, he was better off just hanging around the academy.

After collecting the subsidy, the principal specifically called Qin Qi to his side on the way back, making him walk right next to him.