Spell Arts As soon as the class ended, the lecture hall was completely empty except for a few lingering spiritual energy fluctuations.
Instructor In the lounge, green smoke is rising from a furnace of incense.
Ji Yu flicked the lavender palace dress sleeves and sat down next to the tea table elegantly. His eyes crossed the table and turned to Zhou Changkong, who was sorting out the roster of freshmen for this session.
"Senior Brother Zhou, you Class Three, you are hiding an incredible little guy this time."
Ji Yu picked up the Spirit Tea in front of him and took a sip, with a hint of exploration and wonder in his tone.
Zhou Changkong's subordinates paused for a moment while sorting out the case files. The usually serious and resolute face suddenly evoked a rare and meaningful smile. He did not look back, but said lightly, "Junior sister Ji said, is that Chu Bai?"
"Who else could it be but him?"
Ji Yu put down the tea cup and turned her beautiful eyes slightly, "Just now in Spell Arts's class, I checked everyone's skills as usual.
This kid is running "Minor Qi Gathering Technique" with such smooth and satisfying energy that he has reached the level of mastery.
Not only that, the Spell Power foundation in his body is frighteningly solid, and his Spell Power is full of agility, which is clearly a perfect fusion of an extremely special wild water aura."
Speaking of this, she leaned forward slightly, with a hint of doubt in her tone. "If it is a family tradition, and there are elders to protect you since childhood, it is not unusual to fuse with different spiritual energy.
But I think this kid has a very wild way. Whether it is his spell-casting habits or his tenacity, he seems to have crawled out of the quagmire on his own. Such innate understanding is really a pearl covered in dust in that remote Anping County."
"Senior Brother Zhou, please tell me honestly, how did this boy perform in the county examination? Could it be that you knew he had such a foundation, so you deliberately left him in Class Three?"
Zhou Changkong heard this and finally turned around.
He picked up his own cup of tea, gently blew away the foam, and then slowly tossed out the message that was enough to make Ji Yu lose his temper. "It's not that I kept him here on purpose. The class placement is stipulated by the hospital regulations, and it all depends on Fortune. However... this child did get a good rating in the first level of the county examination, 'Naling'."
"What review?"
"Above the armor."
"Pfft--"
Ji Yu's hand holding the tea cup trembled suddenly, and the Spirit Tea that had just entered his throat almost spurted out, and his normally dignified demeanor almost failed.
Her eyes widened and she stared at Zhou Changkong: "A... A?! Are you trying to trick me?"
As a Dao Academy senior Instructor, Ji Yu is very aware of the weight of these two words.
Dao Academy Selection, A, B, C, D, etc.
Generally speaking, if you can get "Lower A", you are the seed player that all counties are competing for; if you are "in the top 1", you will be treated as a direct descendant of Prefectural City Aristocratic Clan.
As for the top... that means reaching the extreme in a certain field!
Even Prefectural City those who are direct descendants of wealthy families who have been soaking in medicinal baths since childhood and have even taken marrow cleansing pills before Qi Induction may not be able to get this rating in the basic level of Naling.
"No wonder..."
Ji Yu took a deep breath to calm down his turbulent mood, and then recalled Chu Bai's calm appearance in class. His eyes couldn't help but feel a little bit envious, "No wonder he can master "Minor Qi Gathering Technique". Such affinity and control over spiritual energy, it's like God is chasing him to feed him."
She glanced at Zhou Changkong and teased in a sour tone, "You old guy is lucky. Random assignments have allowed you to pick up such a treasure. In this year's big exam, it seems that you Class Three are going to steal the show."
Zhou Changkong laughed and put down the tea cup, "Luck is also a kind of strength. However, this child has a calm mind, neither arrogant nor impetuous, and is a good candidate for spiritual practice. In the future, Spell Arts will have to trouble my junior sister to give more guidance and guidance, so as not to let him take detours."
"Do you even need to say that?" Ji Yu rolled his eyes at him and said thoughtfully, "It's just that the direction of his major is not easy to establish now."
At the same time, the square in front of the Dao Academy Scripture Repository was already crowded with people and noisy.
The freshmen who had just finished classes were like swarms of bees returning to their hive, swarming in from various schools.
A long line of people lined up from the quaint and heavy door of the attic to the edge of the square. Everyone's face was filled with excitement and expectation that they were about to obtain a new skill.
For the vast majority of poor students, this is the first step to rewrite their destiny.
Four people, Chu Bai, Jiang Kuo, Zhou Tong, and Chen Shi, are currently in the middle of the queue.
"Hey, look at the man in front, his legs are shaking with excitement."
Zhou Tong stretched his neck, looking around like a flexible monkey, and couldn't stop talking, "But it's no wonder, it's a top-notch skill! I've been practicing "Minor Qi Gathering Technique" for half a year, and it feels like cutting meat with a blunt knife, which is very strenuous.
Once I change the exercises, I will also be able to experience the pleasure of practicing rapidly!"
Although Chen Shi on the side did not speak, his hands tightly clutching his identity token and his slightly red eyes revealed his inner excitement.
Jiang Kuo seems much calmer.
The young master of the Jiang family gently shook the folding fan in his hand, quite like a romantic talent. He turned to look at Chu Bai with some concern in his tone. "Brother Chu, just now in class, although Ji Instructor recommended "Origin Return Formula", I have also heard about this technique.
Although it is said to be compatible and comprehensive, and the foundation of all dharma, it is precisely because of this that it is broad but not refined, and its progress in cultivation is slow."
"Moreover, Five Phases can be accommodated, but you need to always pay attention to the balance of Five Phases. If you are not careful, everything will be sparse and eventually become mediocre.
In comparison, "Clearstream Qi-Nourishing Scripture" is a real water-based method, capable of killing and protecting the body. Are you... really not considering it anymore?"
Although Jiang Kuo's words were somewhat preachy, Chu Bai could hear the kind reminder in them.
For monks, the pursuit of efficiency and combat power is often the first priority, so choosing a snake oil does seem a bit unwise.
"Thank you, Brother Jiang, for the tip."
Chu Bai looked calm and met Jiang Kuo's gaze, but his tone revealed an unshakable firmness, "But I have made up my mind. The tolerant nature of "Origin Return Formula" is exactly what I want. I am a person who can endure my temper."
Seeing that Chu Bai was determined, Jiang Kuo stopped trying to persuade him and just nodded in approval, "In that case, I wish Brother Chu a great success as soon as possible. If there is anything you don't understand, we can communicate more in the dormitory."
While a few people were chatting, the team slowly moved forward.
Chu Bai glanced casually, passing through the noisy crowd, and suddenly caught a familiar figure in another team not far away.
That's Class Two's team.
Li Han is standing in the crowd, but his situation seems a bit delicate at the moment.
Beside him, there were several young men with luxurious clothes and arrogant expressions. Judging from the clothing patterns, they were all descendants of the famous Aristocratic Clan Prefectural City.
Li Han stood beside them, looking a little reserved, with a slightly flattering smile on his face, nodding in agreement from time to time, looking like a fringe figure in that small circle, or even... a follower.
As if aware of Chu Bai's gaze, Li Han, who was smiling with his face, subconsciously turned his head.
Eyes facing each other.
Chu Bai's expression did not change, he nodded slightly and said hello.
However, Li Han's reaction is somewhat intriguing.
He seemed to have been scalded, and there was a trace of obvious panic and embarrassment in his eyes for a moment, and then he quickly looked away, and even shrank behind the Aristocratic Clan teenagers, pretending to be talking to others, and no longer looked here.
Chu Bai looked away and sighed slightly in his heart.
It seems that this fellow countryman, whom I have known for a short time, has not fully integrated into this new circle, or it may be due to bad luck.
Another time of burning incense passed, and finally it was the turn of Chu Bai and his group.
"Show Gray Ordination."
The deacon guarding the pavilion stood at the door with an expressionless face, like an iron tower.
Chu Bai stepped forward, a gray light flashed between his eyebrows, and the verification came through.
Stepping onto the first floor of Scripture Repository, the hustle and bustle is instantly isolated.
A breath that mixes the aroma of book ink and the smell of old spiritual energy hits your face, making people feel calm.
Rows of huge sandalwood bookshelves are arranged in an orderly manner, with countless shimmering Jade Slip floating on them, like a miniature galaxy.
Chu Bai did not stay in the dazzling Spell Arts area and went straight to the exercise area.
Following the previous guidance, he found the original Jade Slip with "Origin Return Formula" engraved in the corner.
The Jade Slip is gray-white in color, its light is restrained, and it looks unremarkable.
"It's you."
Chu Bai stretched out his hand to take it off, feeling the warm touch from his fingertips, and felt certain in his heart.
Later, he completed the burning process at the butler's office.
Holding the new skills Jade Slip and Chu Bai that belong to me, I felt a big stone falling to the ground in my heart.
"After I return, I will immediately start to practice cultivation... From now on, the efficiency of cultivation should be improved a lot."