After the meeting dispersed, the elders took their leave one after another. The Great Elder specifically kept Lin Yi behind.
Only the two of them remained in the Cave Abode before the Great Elder spoke gently, asking about Lin Yi's experiences and circumstances in Starfall City during this time.
Lin Yi did not go into detail about the twists, turns, and opportunities he had encountered. He merely replied, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother. This junior has finally gained a foothold in the White Tiger Captain, and my daily affairs have been going fairly smoothly."
The Great Elder slowly nodded, his eyes carrying a hint of approval. "That is good. The White Tiger Captain is Starfall City's core law enforcement force. It wields considerable authority and has boundless prospects. Your ability to secure your position and establish yourself there naturally brings more benefits than drawbacks to Starfall Academy."
"However, once the matter of the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm is over, you should still make time to return to the Academy with me. After all, though you are nominally the Seventh Branch Disciple of the Academy, you have never formally carried out a Disciple's duties."
Hearing this, Lin Yi said, "Senior Brother, can't the Academy promote my position? How about granting me the post of Seventh Branch Elder?"
The Great Elder could not help laughing. "Junior Brother, you certainly know how to plan for yourself. You really do have lofty dreams! Do you know how prestigious an elder's position in Starfall Academy is? Which one of them has not rooted themselves in the Academy for centuries or even millennia, accumulated vast contributions to the Academy, and stood at the very peak in cultivation and foundation before finally earning that post?"
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