Didn't Know, Didn't Dare Try

Elder Huo looked him up and down, then turned to Elder Su and said:

"Old Su, I've borrowed the person first. You can take the others and go ahead."

Elder Su seemed to have anticipated this:

"Go on, go on, look how anxious you are, you've even come here to block people."

Elder Huo ignored his complaints, waved to Qin Yu, and turned to walk in another direction.

Qin Yu glanced at Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Yi Xian understood and followed him.

The three left the group of new students and walked along a secluded path deeper into the Inner Academy.

After walking a distance, Elder Huo stopped and turned around.

"That old bastard Hu Gan should have explained everything to you, right?"

"Student, are you going now?"

"Hey, let's not rush this."

Seeing that Qin Yu seemed quite confident, Elder Huo waved his hand and revealed his true purpose:

"I'm not here today to test your Alchemy."

Qin Yu was slightly taken aback.

"So, you were looking for me...?"

"I just want to confirm one thing."

Elder Huo's tone became more serious.

"You really have Earth-Attribute Battle Qi?"

Qin Yu remained silent for a moment, then stretched out his hands.

From the palm of his left hand, a thick mass of earth-yellow Dou Qi rose up, steady and heavy, like a mountain.

In the palm of his right hand, a lotus-green Green Lotus Core Flame flickered, breathtakingly beautiful.

One on the left, one on the right, one yellow, Elder Huo looked at the ball of flame in Qin Yu's palm, and his breathing unconsciously became a little lighter.

"In all my years of alchemy, this is truly the first time I've seen Earth-Attribute Battle Qi cultivator who can subdue Heavenly Flames and also learn Alchemy."

Elder Huo finally spoke, his voice tinged with emotion.

He raised his head, looked at Qin Yu, and said with burning eyes:

"Excuse me, who is your teacher?"

Qin Yu withdrew his hands and shook his head.

"The student doesn't have a real master or lineage; he just happened to receive the teachings of his predecessors and has figured his way up by trial and error."

Elder Huo's brow twitched slightly.

"No sect or school?"

"No."

Qin Yu's answer was straightforward.

Elder Huo nodded thoughtfully and did not ask any further questions.

"Okay, I understand."

He turned around and continued walking forward.

"Come with me, I'll arrange accommodations for you first."

Qin Yu and Xiao Yi Xian followed Elder Huo along the path for a short while. Xiao Yi Xian leaned close to Qin Yu's ear and whispered:

"Did this elder seek you out because of me?"

Qin Yu turned to look at her.

Xiao Yi Xian's expression appeared relatively calm, but a subtle, unintentional gesture betrayed her inner unease.

The matter of the Woeful Poison Body had always been a knot in her heart.

Although Hu Gan agreed and the Inner Academy agreed, she still couldn't get over her own inner turmoil, always feeling that someone might jump out and stop her at any moment.

Qin Yu looked at her forced composure and, though he had initially wanted to tease her, decided against it.

After explaining the situation, Xiao Yi Xian breathed a long sigh of relief.

"That's good..."

"What, are you scared?"

The Xiao Yi Xian gave him a reproachful look.

"I'm not scared, I was just... asking casually."

Qin Yu smiled and didn't expose her.

The two walked for a while longer, and then Xiao Yi Xian suddenly muttered something under her breath:

"You're unusually refrain from using this opportunity to tease me this time."

"Oh? You mean you want me to play a trick on you?"

"I don't!"

Xiao Yi Xian quickly denied it, but her ears were already red.

"Since you want to, I'll do as you say next time."

"Qin Yu!"

Xiao Yi Xian got anxious and pinched his waist.

Qin Yu could only say that he felt nothing.

The Golden Kidney Warrior is so effective that you can withstand anything, from twisting your kidneys to being punched several times directly in the kidneys without any problem!

This was something Qin Yu had tried himself.

However, he didn't know if it would work on his manhood, and he dared not try.

Try it and you'll die.

Elder Huo was walking in front, heard the commotion of the two, but did not turn around, though his face twitched slightly.

These two young people are treating him like he doesn't exist, aren't they?

Elder Huo quickened his pace and led the two to a quiet area, surrounded by lush green trees and a serene environment.

Several independent small buildings are scattered among the buildings, each with a small courtyard that looks quite elegant.

Elder Huo stopped in front of a small building.

This is it.

He took a key from his Storage Ring and handed it to Qin Yu.

"This building was specially prepared for the two of you. It's a private house with its own courtyard, quiet, and you won't be disturbed."

Qin Yu took the keys and thanked him.

Elder Huo nodded, turned to leave, but after taking two steps, he turned back.

"Oh, by the way, come find me at the Alchemy Department tomorrow."

After saying that, Elder Huo left in a hurry, walking rather hastily.

"Why is this elder walking so fast?"

Xiao Yi Xian looked at his retreating figure, somewhat puzzled.

"Maybe they feel uncomfortable being a third wheel."

Qin Yu revealed the truth in one sentence and led Xiao Yi Xian into the dormitory.

The dormitory wasn't large, but it was very nice.

After tidying up, the two were finally able to settle down in the Inner Academy.

Xiao Yi Xian walked to the window, looked at the quiet and peaceful scene outside, and couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.

How wonderful it would be if I could live here with Qin Yu forever!

What are you thinking about?

Qin Yu walked over, put his arm around her waist from behind, and rested his chin on her shoulder.

Xiao Yi Xian's body stiffened for only a moment before relaxing and leaning directly into his arms.

"I..."

But Xiao Yi Xian hadn't yet figured out how to answer Qin Yu's question.

"Who was it that said I was powerless a few days ago?"

Qin Yu tightened his grip, and Xiao Yi Xian, who was still thinking about how to answer the previous question, suddenly became flustered.

"I... I was just saying..."

"Just saying?"

Qin Yu turned her around and looked down at her.

"Then I'll let you experience it for yourself today and see if I'm really incapable."

Xiao Yi Xian's face flushed red to her ears, and she placed her hands on his chest, trying to push him away.

"Why... why are you so vengeful..."

"I am but a humble person, with only this much ability. I can hold a grudge for eternity."

"However... whether or not I should seek revenge depends on my mood."

For example, Qin Yu still remembers Bai Chen, who tried to ambush him on the kidneys.

But as time went by, Qin Yu became too lazy to bother with it anymore.

Just like how Xiao Yan ultimately chose to reconcile with Xiao Ning and others who had bullied him in the past.

Qin Yu didn't deny that family sentiment played a part, but more likely it was because Xiao Yan simply didn't have the time to deal with them.

"Qin Yu... I was wrong... You're not lacking in strength, you're full of energy, okay?"

Xiao Yi Xian was held tightly in Qin Yu's arms, unable to move. She was so anxious that she could only beg for mercy, her voice tinged with a hint of coquetry.

"Not sincere enough."

Qin Yu shook his head. Xiao Yi Xian bit her lip, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him on the cheek.

Is this okay?

"You barely pass."

Xiao Yi Xian breathed a sigh of relief and slipped out of his arms.

We've finally escaped their clutches.