Bullshit!

Qin Yu and Han Yue sat down at the stone table in the courtyard, and Han Yue placed the jade box she was holding on the table.

"Um... I came here today to discuss something with you."

"You say."

Han Yue opened the jade box, inside which were several medicinal herbs neatly arranged, but there was an empty groove in the very center, clearly indicating that one herb was missing.

"I've collected most of the ingredients for the Ice Spirit Pill, but I'm still missing the last one, the Ice Soul Mysterious Flower."

"I searched the entire Inner Academy but couldn't find this medicinal herb, and no one is selling it in the market."

At this point, Han Yue suddenly stopped.

"So..."

Qin Yu gestured for her to continue.

"So I wanted to ask you, could you help me get one from the Medicinal Materials Vault?"

After saying this, Han Yue, as if afraid that Qin Yu would misunderstand, immediately added:

"I won't let you pay for nothing. I can pay for the Fire Energy, at twice the market price."

Qin Yu glanced at her, then looked down at the medicinal herbs in the jade box, and pondered for a moment.

"OK."

Han Yue was taken aback, not expecting him to agree so readily.

"You... you agreed?"

"It's just the Ice Soul Mysterious Flower. Since you'll pay for it anyway, why shouldn't I agree?"

Han Yue isn't trying to get something for nothing by using her looks; the other person is willing to pay, so why wouldn't she agree?

"Qin Yu... you're such a good person."

Han Yue's words left Qin Yu momentarily speechless; it was the first time in his life he'd been given the "friend zone" card.

"You're welcome, the Fire Energy do."

"Of course, I'll make up for the lack of Fire Energy by giving myself to you."

Han Yue breathed a sigh of relief, but perhaps wanting to end the conversation as soon as possible, she blurted out this sentence without thinking.

"... Alright."

Han Yue did not respond, but lowered her head, took out a Fire Crystal Card from her Storage Ring, and handed it to Qin Yu.

"This is a deposit. I'll pay you the rest after the pills are refined."

Qin Yu took the Fire Crystal Card and put it directly into his Storage Ring.

"Then I won't bother you any longer."

Han Yue stood up, straightened her skirt, nodded to Qin Yu, and turned to walk towards the courtyard gate.

Qin Yu watched her figure disappear through the courtyard gate, his gaze involuntarily drifting down to those long, white legs that he could never tire of looking at.

Beautiful legs are always a sight to behold.

"Tsk."

A cryptic click of the tongue came from behind.

Qin Yu turned his head, Xiao Yi Xian had somehow gotten close to him, a teasing smile on her lips.

"The person has already walked away, why are you still staring at their legs?"

Qin Yu glanced at her, his face expressionless.

"Why wouldn't I look at beautiful legs? I've looked at your legs plenty of times before."

"... So now you're too lazy to even bother with hiding it, is that it?"

Xiao Yi Xian rolled her eyes at him disdainfully, her gaze then falling on Han Yue's legs.

You know what... she really is quite pretty, with fair skin, long, and rounded legs.

Pooh!

I'm here to criticize Qin Yu's "improper thoughts"! How could he possibly watch them himself?

Qin Yu found her left and right brains fighting each other amusing and reached out to ruffle her hair.

"Short legs, stop being so sarcastic."

The Xiao Yi Xian, who was in the midst of a battle between her left and right hemispheres, instantly snapped back to reality, her chest heaving, clearly quite angry.

Who are you calling short-legged?!

"Whoever answers, I will say so."

Qin Yu withdrew his hand and turned to walk into the house, Xiao Yi Xian grabbed his sleeve.

"Hey! Where are my legs short? They may not be as long as Han Yue's... but they're definitely not short!"

"Hmm, not short, not short."

Qin Yu gave a casual, perfunctory reply, without even stopping.

"Hey! Don't go! Tonight you're going to stare at my legs and tell me where they're short?"

Xiao Yi Xian relentlessly followed him into the house, and the courtyard fell silent once more.

The next morning, Qin Yu went to the Medicinal Materials Vault.

"Young friend Qin Yu, what would you like to order today?"

"Ice Soul Mysterious Flower"

"Yes, yes, yes, please wait a moment."

The person in charge turned and went into the Medicinal Materials Vault, and soon came out carrying a jade box.

Qin Yu took the jade box, opened it, glanced at it, and after confirming that everything was correct, put it into his Storage Ring. He then walked out of the Medicinal Materials Vault and was heading towards his dormitory when he suddenly heard a voice.

He looked up and saw Elder Huo not far ahead, talking to a middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was tall, with a resolute face, and a solemn air. The word "Fa" was engraved on his clothes.

Elder Huo caught a glimpse of Qin Yu out of the corner of his eye, his brows immediately relaxed, and he waved to him.

Qin Yu walked over, bowed to Elder Huo, and then glanced at the middle-aged man beside him.

"Greetings Elder Huo."

"Yes, you've come at the right time."

Elder Huo patted him on the shoulder and turned to look at the middle-aged man.

"Old Wu, this is Qin Yu, the one I mentioned to you."

The middle-aged man's gaze fell on Qin Yu, and he looked him up and down, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Six-Star Dou Ling? Aren't you a freshman this year? You've only been in the Inner Academy for a little over two months, right?"

"Almost."

The middle-aged man turned to look at Elder Huo, his tone tinged with envy:

"Old Man Huo, your Alchemy Department has struck gold!"

That is...

Elder Huo stroked his beard, a hint of smugness in his voice, his expression even happier than when he was praising himself.

"Qin Yu, this is Wu Zun, the captain of the Jia Nan Academy's Law Enforcement Team."

"Hello, Captain Wu."

Qin Yu clasped his hands in a respectful bow.

Wu Zun waved his hand, his gaze lingering on him for a moment before he suddenly spoke:

"Qin Yu, are you interested in joining the Law Enforcement Team?"

Qin Yu was taken aback.

"Join the Law Enforcement Team?"

"Right."

Wu Zun nodded, his tone becoming serious.

"The Law Enforcement Team's missions also take place in the Inner Academy, and completing them will earn you Fire Energy rewards, no less than what you earn from Strong List on the leaderboard in the arena."

"Furthermore, members of the Law Enforcement Team also enjoy certain privileges within the Inner Academy."

After listening, Qin Yu nodded thoughtfully.

That sounds really good; you can earn Fire Energy and get extra privileges.

"Old Wu, what do you mean by this?"

Before Qin Yu could speak, Elder Huo stood next to him and glared at Wu Zun.

"Qin Yu is from our Alchemy Department, don't even think about poaching him."

"I didn't poach your boyfriend."

Wu Zun shrugged, looking completely innocent.

"I'm just giving him another option."

"You're talking nonsense!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Huo immediately bristled and glared.

"You think I don't know? Over ninety percent of the Law Enforcement Team's missions are in the Black-Corner Region, with only a small number of missions within the Inner Academy."

"Qin Yu, don't listen to this old liar. Let's stay in the Inner Academy and focus on refining medicine. We'll consider other things when we have enough strength."

Wu Zun was left speechless, both amused and exasperated by Elder Huo's words. He shook his head and didn't reply.

But in his eyes, there was a hint of determination in his gaze towards Qin Yu.

At Qin Yu's rate of progress, it won't be long before he advances to the Dou Wang level.

By then, he won't be able to continue as an ordinary student; he'll have the strength to travel the Black-Corner Region. Would we still be worried about not being able to recruit him?

"Think it over carefully, there's no rush."

After saying goodbye to Elder Huo, he turned and left.