Has My Waist Turned to Iron Too?

Upon hearing Qin Yu's reply, Hu Gan immediately turned around, his small eyes wide open.

(Sun Honglei's shocked picture. jpg)

Hu Gan never expected Qin Yu to have anything good in his possession.

He just wanted to stop Qin Yu from taking advantage of his breakthrough to the Dou Ling, exceeding his mission targets, and then demanding things from him.

Who would have thought that this would actually unleash something big?

Qin Yu can concoct medicine?

A cultivator specializing in Earth-Attribute Battle Qi, who the hell knows how to refine medicine?!

The next second, Qin Yu extended his right hand and opened his palm.

A ball of lotus-green flame rose from his palm, and the intense heat instantly filled the entire room.

"This is... Heavenly Flames?"

"Hmm, the Green Lotus Core Flame, ranked nineteenth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking."

After saying that, Qin Yu added:

"How about I forge one for the vice dean right here? But make it clear beforehand, the materials have to be provided by the academy; I'm really broke."

"What exactly did you do during the year you were gone?"

Hu Gan is becoming increasingly curious about what Qin Yu has experienced over the past year.

He went from Seven-Star Battle Master to One-Star Dou Ling, and also subdued a Heavenly Flames and learned Alchemy.

Could this child be some kind of old monster possessed and reborn?

"We'll talk about that later, let's get down to business first."

Qin Yu withdrew the Heavenly Flames, and after the flames dissipated, the temperature in the office slowly returned to normal.

"Actually, there's no need to trouble the teachers. I can suppress her Poison Body with my own Heavenly Flames to prevent it from getting out of control."

"Furthermore, if the academy can find my alchemy skills useful, I would be happy to oblige."

Hu Gan sat back down, pinching his brow with one hand, deep in thought for a long time.

"Vice Dean, I've revealed all my trump cards to you. What do you think about letting Xiao Yi Xian enter the Inner Academy...?"

After a moment of contemplation, Qin Yu finally spoke his true feelings.

"Huh? Why has it turned into the Inner Academy again?"

Hu Gan slightly taken aback. Hadn't they just said that Xiao Yi Xian would enter the academy to cultivate and study? Why had the conditions changed so suddenly?

"Oh dear, given her special circumstances, do you think the academy can still arrange for her to participate in the formal Inner Academy Selection Tournament?"

"... That does make some sense."

Given the formidable strength of the Woeful Poison Body, coupled with Xiao Yi Xian's own cultivation at the Da Dou Shi level, this was a perfect match.

If she really participates in the Inner Academy Selection Tournament...

The selection process is going to turn into a disaster zone!

"Furthermore, having Xiao Yi Xian come into the Inner Academy with me so I can ensure her health will be maintained, would save the teachers a lot of trouble."

"Alright, alright, I have no objections, but I need to discuss this with the Inner Academy."

Hu Gan finally relented, his tone much calmer than before.

Qin Yu already knew what was going on, and nodded slightly.

"You little rascal, you really know how to cause me trouble."

Although he said that, Hu Gan still approved of the attitude Qin Yu had just shown.

At least this kid didn't dump all the headaches on the academy and just make demands without doing anything himself.

"Thank you, Dean!"

Qin Yu bowed in thanks, while Hu Gan waved his hand helplessly.

"Alright, you and she should go back and rest. I'll let you know when we have the results."

"Good."

Qin Yu turned to leave, but when he reached the door, Hu Gan called him back and gave him a key.

"By the way, her dormitory needs to be arranged separately. Take this key and go to the registrar's office."

"Okay."

Qin Yu pushed open the door, and Xiao Yi Xian was sitting on a bench in the corridor, her hands folded on her knees, looking restless.

Hearing the door open, she abruptly looked up.

Seeing her so nervous she looked like she was about to explode, Qin Yu couldn't help but pinch her cheek.

"Let's go, I'll take you to your dorm."

"Result..."

"The vice dean has agreed, but since you're going to enter the Inner Academy with me, we still need to communicate with the Inner Academy and ask them to wait for our message."

Xiao Yi Xian was stunned for a moment. Qin Yu had said so much, but she only heard three words:

Agreed.

Jia Nan Academy has agreed!

"Hey, what's wrong? Do you think I'm lying to you?"

Qin Yu snapped his fingers, and Xiao Yi Xian finally came to her senses.

"What exactly did you say to him?"

Just say it the way you want to say it.

"You're just giving me the runaround again!"

"Oh dear, there are some things I can't explain in detail right now. Let me take you to your dormitory first; the vice dean will arrange a separate room for you."

Left with no other choice, Xiao Yi Xian followed Qin Yu to the Academic Affairs Office and headed to her private dormitory.

Xiao Yi Xian understood and was happy to accept Hu Gan's arrangement.

After confirming their dormitory location, and before bedtime, the two strolled along the campus roads. A night breeze gently blew by, and Qin Yu suddenly asked:

Are you hungry?

"Fine."

"Let's go find somewhere to get something to eat. I remember the college cafeteria is still open at this time."

Qin Yu grabbed her hand, intending to take Xiao Yi Xian to the cafeteria for a meal.

"Eating at this hour?"

"I broke through to the Dou Ling today! I'm so happy, I can eat whatever I want!"

Xiao Yi Xian chuckled, her heart finally at ease.

The next morning, Instructor Ruo Lin took Xiao Yi Xian to complete the enrollment procedures.

Qin Yu had nothing else to do, so he strolled around the academy.

As luck would have it, they bumped into Xiao Yu.

More than a year has passed, and Xiao Yu has been cultivating desperately, reaching the level of Eight-Star Fighter.

This is already a rapid improvement for her.

After walking for a while, Qin Yu decided to tell Xiao Yu directly about Xiao Yi Xian.

There's no escaping it.

After hearing the whole story, Xiao Yu found a quiet place to sit down and remained silent for a long time until Xiao Yi Xian came over after completing the formalities.

The two girls stared at each other for about three seconds.

The air felt like it had frozen.

Qin Yu, caught in the middle, experienced for the first time what it meant to be on pins and needles.

"You are... Xiao Yi Xian?"

"Um."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded, and a moment later, she unexpectedly reached out her hand to Xiao Yu, catching both of them off guard.

"Could we... talk alone?"

Xiao Yu was stunned for a moment, then stood up.

Let's go.

The two left one after the other, leaving Qin Yu sitting there alone, momentarily stunned.

He had imagined many scenarios, but he never expected that Xiao Yi Xian would directly call Xiao Yu away.

What were they talking about? Hopefully they won't start fighting.

It shouldn't be that bad.

About fifteen minutes later, the two girls walked back side by side.

Both of them had calm expressions, making it impossible to tell what they had just discussed, but the unsettling atmosphere had dissipated considerably.

Just as Qin Yu was about to ask a question, he saw the two of them walk towards him in unison.

Then...

Two hands, one on the left and one on the right, reached out at his waist at the same time and pinched him hard.

"Hiss--!"

Qin Yu gasped instinctively and shrank back.

But he froze the next second.

It doesn't hurt.

It doesn't hurt at all.

The two girls used a lot of force, but he acted as if nothing had happened.

Could this be another effect of the Golden Kidney Warrior? Even my waist has turned to iron!

But Qin Yu reacted extremely quickly, immediately baring his teeth and yelling:

"It hurts, it hurts! Tap it, tap it!"

Xiao Yu and Xiao Yi Xian exchanged a glance, then simultaneously released their grip, both with a look of relief on their faces.

"Serves you right."