That crushing defeat, which could only be called humiliating, had made the Five Great Academies rein in their arrogance, set aside their prejudices, and begin taking this exchange with Heaven Dou Royal Academy seriously.
Training, sparring, discussions, team battles-everything proceeded in an orderly fashion under Qin Ming's arrangements.
Lin Yang had only shown his face during the first few days. After that, he had all but stopped appearing.
Only when he occasionally had some free time would he take a stroll around the academy.
Simple combat held little meaning for him now. Rather than waste time at the academy, he might as well spend it cultivating or researching potions.
Word had already come from Dugu Bo.
He had made some headway in condensing a Soul Core and hoped Lin Yang would prepare a potion that could enhance Extreme Poison for him.
Lin Yang readily agreed.
By now, Dugu Bo and he had long since been bound together: when one prospered, both prospered; when one suffered, both suffered.
Until he gained sufficient strength, the stronger Dugu Bo became, the more secure he would be.
The days passed, and the exchange officially entered its final countdown.
Overall, the exchange had gone extremely smoothly, and both sides had gained a great deal.
The only unhappy person was probably Huo Wu.
During this time, she had encountered a formidable rival: that damned rabbit named "Xiao Wu."
Because their names were similar, the two had disliked each other from the start.
After their first match, she had practically grown numb from losing.
Even those "underlings" of hers had begun turning around and calling that damned rabbit "Sister Xiao Wu."
It was an utter disgrace.
She had trained desperately during this time and had even mastered a new move.
She had hoped to salvage a little