Ever since Xu Ran killed Bai Shan, his reputation in the Outer Court had reached its peak.
Xu Ran's strength had been recognized, and even though there were many in the Outer Court who were jealous of him, most people admired his power.
Bai Shan also had some connections in the Inner Court, but after his death, there was no upheaval, as if the matter had never occurred. In reality, the Bai Family in the Inner Court had been chastised.
Xu Ran was an Elder of the Inner Court, and not just anyone could provoke him. Those who were unaware of Xu Ran's status came seeking death, but those who knew better wouldn't dare to trouble him.
Xun Er and Xiao Yu took a day off to relax before they began to diligently cultivate in order to gain control over the immense power they had obtained.
As for Xiao Mei and Hu Jia, no one knew what they were up to every day, as they were secretive about their activities. Hu Jia seemed exhausted every time she returned, with red whip marks on her body. Wasn't the long whip her choice of weapon? How could it be...
Could it be that she had awakened a certain trait...
In his previous life, Xu Ran had also learned about certain things on some well-known websites, like maids, mistresses, and such. But Hu Jia... Hu Jia had always been arrogant and proud, always the one bullying others. Even if she really had such a trait, she ought to be the one high above. As for Xiao Mei, so tender and fragile...
"Xun Er, they've all broken through to the Dou Spirit level. How am I supposed to continue as an instructor?" Ruo Lin complained to Xu Ran in a grievance-filled tone in her office.
She was only at the Great Fighter Level as an instructor. Though a Great Fighter, she was still among the better ones in the Yellow Class Instructors. She was a high-ranked Great Fighter, also close to breaking through to the Dou Spirit level.
However, the fact that Xun Er and the others had broken through to the Dou Spirit level was a heavy blow to her.
When Xun Er and Xiao Mei had joined the academy, they were only at the Dou Shi Level!
Now they had directly become Dou Spirits, cultivating as if it were all a game.
Just yesterday, she was called to an Inner Court meeting, nervous to death in front of the Elders. However, she could foresee that her position in Canaan Academy was going to rise significantly once again.
The Elders were also very concerned about the cultivation of Xun Er and the others.
They knew Xu Ran could help others enhance their cultivation considerably. Such significant improvements had happened before, but they usually came with side effects. After observing the solid Dou Qi of Xun Er and the others, they had even more admiration for Xu Ran's miraculous Alchemy.
"Of our class, Xun Er, Xiao Yu, and Xiao Mei are the ones who can enter the Inner Court. It's good that I visited Wu Tan City, otherwise, I would have been in a sorry state."
Every time she reminisced upon it, she felt grateful.
If she hadn't visited Wu Tan City, she feared she would have never been able to earn the attention of the Elders for the rest of her life in Canaan Academy.
"By the way, actually, our class still has one more Inner Court spot available. It's up to you whether to give it or not," Ruo Lin said, looking at Xu Ran thoughtfully.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Go about your business, what does it have to do with me?" Xu Ran, who had been idly playing with Ruo Lin's leg, looked up in confusion when he saw her stop.
"You're not thinking of helping everyone in your class break through to the Dou Shi level, are you?" Xu Ran raised an eyebrow. Although he could do it, he wouldn't.
For one thing, those people were neither his kin nor his friends. Furthermore, it would go against the principles of Canaan Academy in selecting talents.
Every year, only the top fifty from the Outer Court were allowed entry into the Inner Court. They couldn't possibly take all the opportunities.
"That's a good suggestion, but if it were really so, the Elders would probably scold me to death. Those three, Xun Er and the others, are already poised to take the top three spots. Asking for more is just being too greedy," Ruo Lin said as she lay her legs straight out on Xu Ran's knees, wearing a short skirt with the hem hanging down straight. It was fortunate that there were no outsiders there; otherwise, she would have definitely experienced a wardrobe malfunction.
Ruo Lin was tickled by Xu Ran, who still dressed her in the fishnet stockings she never used to wear.
"What I mean is that you are now an Elder, right? Elders can take on disciples, and the disciples accepted by the Elders of the Inner Court can also follow them into the Inner Court." This was also one of the shortcuts for the outer court disciples.
However, mostly those outside disciples with exceptional talent were able to gain favor from the Elders, who were already talented and did not need such an opportunity.
"Oh? How many can I bring?" Xu Ran was momentarily taken aback.
She thought of Xiao Yu's good friend, that busty young girl Xue Ni from Wu Tan City. The girl's talent was almost on par with Xiao Yu. If she had to rely on her own Cultivation, there was definitely no chance for her this year, and at least it would take two more years to have the opportunity to enter the Inner Court.
However, after entering Canaan Academy, he hadn't paid attention to Xue Ni anymore.
"You can only bring one at most each year."
"Then let's go with that Xue Ni. She has a good relationship with Yu Er, and we were somewhat fated back in Wu Tan City," Xu Ran said directly. He didn't feel like accepting anyone else, no matter how high their talent was.
Talent?
Xu Ran could casually create several exceptionally talented geniuses.
Even a pig, if it ate precious Elixirs every day, could turn into a Spirit Pig.
"That Xue Ni used to like you quite a bit. But after hearing about your exploits, she was probably struck hard by it, so she hasn't come looking for you till now," Ruo Lin said.
"But now that she can be your disciple, she must be over the moon. Xu Ran, thank you," Ruo Lin said gratefully. If it weren't for Xu Ran, she would have been just one of the many, unable to live as comfortably as she was now.
"Thank me for what? I should be thanking you. As long as you're good, I can give you anything. One of these days, I'll help you refine some Elixirs suitable for Water Cultivators to help you break through to Douwang," Xu Ran said, holding Ruo Lin's feet and slowly pressing forward.
"Xu Ran, this... this is still the office," Ruo Lin said, blooming with joy from Xu Ran's promises, yet pleading continuously when she thought about their current surroundings.
"What's there to fear? If someone comes over, I'm certain I'll know."
...
After the exercise, Xu Ran pulled Ruo Lin up and left directly.
Ruo Lin walked strangely, needing Xu Ran's support to move.
Dressed in seductive light clothes, Ruo Lin was an absolute killer for any homebody as she walked around campus.
Her long legs were encased in a pair of black fishnet stockings, providing the beauty of pantyhose while teasing with a glimpse of the gorgeous legs within, half-hidden and incredibly provocative.
And such fishnet stockings cannot bring out the right feel unless worn by someone of a certain age.
If too young, even wearing them wouldn't look good.
"It's all your fault; now so many people are looking at me, I've completely lost my authority in the academy," Ruo Lin said, her face still flushed, leaning almost entirely on Xu Ran's body, exuding the utmost allure of a mature woman.
One could say, unless someone was out of their mind, it would be clear to see the relationship between Ruo Lin and Xu Ran.