"I don't have that many academic credits, but I was fortunate enough to render a service at the Jade Waters Cold Pool. The dean rewarded me with my choice of any cultivation art in the Martial Repository Hall," Xu Yang said with a smile.
At those words, Wu You's eyes instantly reddened with envy.
He had expected Xu Yang to admit that he had few academic credits, giving him another chance to make a few snide remarks. Who would have thought he would turn out to be the clown instead?
The incident at the Jade Waters Cold Pool had actually earned Xu Yang such a generous reward. His choice of any cultivation art-wasn't that equivalent to receiving one or two thousand academic credits all at once? "Any cultivation art he wants? The dean is far too generous!"
"People were saying Xu Yang was unlucky, barely escaping death by the skin of his teeth. Turns out he hit the jackpot."
"If I'd known, I would have gone to train at the Jade Waters Cold Pool too. I might have gotten a share of that reward."
The people around them also went green-eyed with envy. Everyone had known Xu Yang would receive a reward for the Jade Waters Cold Pool incident, but none had expected it to be so good. "Congratulations!" Wu You forced out a smile, his words utterly insincere.
"I've already chosen my cultivation art, so I won't disturb you any longer, Brother Wu."
Xu Yang cupped his hands, then turned and approached the desk. He handed over his waist token and Chu Nangui's written authorization. "Teacher, I'd like to exchange this for the Heavenly Origin Chapter of the Blood Prison Heart Saber Scripture."
The teacher's brow creased almost imperceptibly at his words.
Chu Nangui had given Xu Yang a