Heading to the Alchemy Department
"This is where we'll be staying for the next few months. I also have another courtyard in the Inner Academy, where we'll be living for the next few years after you two move Inner Academy."
Lin Qing explained to the two of them.
"Brother Lin Qing, am I really going to be able to enter the Inner Academy? I heard from our instructor that to enter the Inner Academy, you need at least the strength of a high-level Dou Master, or even Da Dou Shi."
Qing Lin was still somewhat unsure of herself. Although her cultivation speed was already fast enough, there were only three months left until the Inner Academy Selection Tournament. She wasn't very confident that she could raise her strength to the Da Dou Shi in three months, and she was also afraid of letting Lin Qing down.
"Sure! Once Qing Lin reaches the Dou Master level in a few days, Lion and I will catch a few Tier 4 Serpentine Magical Beast for you to form a contract with, so you can quickly break through to the Da Dou Shi! Besides, even if you don't reach that level, you can have Xiao Shuang and the others fight for you! So Qing Lin, you have to believe in yourself!"
Lin Qing gently patted Qing Lin's little head and looked at her intently.
It seems that Qing Lin will be able to digest the energy of the six snakes and enter the Dou Master in less than a month.
If we break through to the Da Dou Shi and combine it with the snakes like Xiao Shuang during the competition, we can definitely strive for a top-five finish.
He added another task to his schedule at the last minute: refining the Flame Ancestral Talisman and the Green Lotus Core Flame, and collecting the essence blood of Magical Beast to temper his body...
However, I still need to report to the Alchemy Department tomorrow, so I need to check how many tasks he has. I also need to see Xiao Yu and Xue Mei, since Xiao Yu came early because of me, and the others came to the Jia Nan Academy because of me. It wouldn't be right not to visit them.
Then he also needs to take Lion and the others to the Black-Corner Region to control one or two forces that serve him, preferably the Eight Sects Gate and the Black Emperor Sect.
The sun has set, and the bright moon is just beginning to appear.
After entering the attic and assigning rooms, they noticed that Lin Qing had not gone inside to cultivate.
Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin looked at Lin Qing and asked:
"Would the young master like to take a bath?"
"Yes! We've been traveling for more than ten days, so let's get some rest today," Lin Qing said softly.
"Then we will assist the young master in bathing and changing his clothes!"
After saying that, the two of them went off to prepare with cheerful and light steps.
Okay! I'll take a shower and go to bed first, we'll talk about everything else tomorrow!
Lin Qing, who was already used to it, smiled slightly and said nothing more. She watched the two of them go in and out and prepare everything before she felt at ease letting them take off their robes and step into the bathtub.
With two pairs of soft, delicate hands tending to her, Lin Qing closed her eyes in comfort.
With the two women attending to her, Lin Qing had a wonderful night's sleep.
The following day, the bright moon sank in the west, and the morning glow rose.
When Lin Qing woke up on time according to his biological clock, the System Task was also released on time.
[Ding! A new system task has been released. The system has detected that the host has successfully Jia Nan Academy, become an elder of the Jia Nan Academy, and established initial contact with Su Qian Zi Yan and others. The following choices are triggered:]
[Option 1: Go to the Alchemy Department and complete a year's worth of academy missions. Reward: One Fallen Heart Flame.]
[Option 2: Go to the Inner Academy for seven days of secluded cultivation. Reward: 10 portions of Tier 6 Magical Beast essence blood.]
[Option 3: Attend the Opening Ceremony. Reward: A Sixth-Grade Alchemist's Handbook.]
'I choose option 1! This way, the Qi Training Pagoda will have the conditions for the exchange.'
After getting dressed and opening the door, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin were already standing at the door, one carrying a basin of water and the other holding a towel.
Lin Qing was already used to this, and stepped aside to let the two women in.
After washing up with the help of the two men, Lin Qing asked, "Do you have classes today?"
If there are no classes, you can go with him to check out the Alchemy Department. After he completes the academy tasks and chooses his own tasks, he will hand over the things he prepared for Xiao Yu and the others, then go into seclusion to refine the Ancestor Symbol and the Green Lotus Core Flame, and then head to the Magic Beast Forest for a stroll.
"Young Master, today is the first day of school, and Qing Lin and I are going to attend the opening ceremony!"
The Xiao Yi Xian's tone was slightly helpless.
Lin Qing thought of it again
"Alright! I'll call Lion to go with you guys later. If anyone harasses us, just fight back, as long as we don't kill or cripple them."
"Yes! I'll do as you say, young master!"
After giving the Lion some instructions and parting ways with Xiao Yi Xian, they headed to the academy square for the opening ceremony, while he headed towards the Alchemy Department.
Having already explored the Outer Academy briefly yesterday, Lin Qing quickly found the Alchemy Department.
Entering the central hall of the Alchemy Department, Lin Qing approached a counter and spoke to the middle-aged instructor behind it:
"I am a new elder, and I am looking for Elder Huo!"
Lin Qing took out the token and threw it onto the counter.
The middle-aged instructor picked up the token, examined it carefully, and then said to Lin Qing:
"It is indeed the token of the Alchemy Elder! Welcome Elder Lin, Elder Huo has already given the order! Please wait a moment!"
After saying that, the instructor hurriedly left.
A moment later, Elder Huo rushed over and earnestly said to Lin Qing:
"Elder Lin, I apologize for keeping you waiting! This way, please!"
After saying that, Elder Huo stepped aside to lead the way, Lin Qing followed.
As they walked, Elder Huo explained the tasks he needed to complete to Lin Qing.
"Since you are already Sixth-Grade Alchemist, you will only need to teach twenty-four classes a year to the Alchemy Department students, one hour per class. You will also need to make ten Fifth-Grade Pills and one Sixth-Grade Pill each year. The academy will provide the Medicinal Pill Formula and materials. Considering that the elders of the Alchemy Department may need to go into seclusion, these tasks can be completed ahead of schedule or postponed."
"Of course, no matter how high the success rate is, the materials are always the standard three parts for one Medicinal Pill, and any remaining materials after the pill is successfully Alchemist. If it fails, you will need to purchase the materials yourself to make the pill."
"After completing a year's work, in addition to the basic 500 Fire Energy per month, you will receive a bonus of 2000 Fire Energy. You can also choose any six Medicinal Herbs from the Inner Academy's Medicine Repository. Furthermore, if you need any Medicinal Herb, you can ask the academy to find them. You can also take on any students you like as apprentices."
After listening to Elder Huo's introduction, Lin Qing nodded slightly and asked:
"Okay! I understand! But I don't want to teach. Could I change it to refining two more Sixth-Grade Pill?"
"That's fine!"
Elder Huo readily agreed to Lin Qing's request. In truth, the students' level wasn't particularly high; having Fourth-Rank Alchemist teach them was sufficient. If they really wanted to learn something more advanced, they should find a master.
After arriving at the Office, Elder Huo opened the door and stepped aside to let Lin Qing Office. Lin Qing then looked around at the surroundings.
The Office wasn't particularly large, but it had a large collection of books on alchemy, making it resemble a study. There was also Small Courtyard in the back, where some Medicinal Herb were grown.
After Lin Qing sat down on the sofa, Elder Huo poured Lin Qing a cup of tea.