Chen Xiao had a plan in mind regarding Qing Lin's arrangements.
Once she officially began cultivating, this girl's progress would be astonishingly fast.
He only needed to take her to Jia Nan Academy and stay in Canaan City for a while. When the inner academy selection began, Chen Xiao would have the opportunity to meet the person in charge of the inner academy, Grand Elder Su Qian.
At that time, Chen Xiao would subtly reveal a bit of Qing Lin's talent. Given the Grand Elder's personality, there was a good chance he would take Qing Lin in.
Moreover, even if Su Qian rejected the idea, it wouldn't be a big problem.
It took others a long time to cultivate to the point where they could enter the inner academy, but for Qing Lin, it might only take a year or two. By then, she could still stay by Chen Xiao's side.
Furthermore, with the academy's resources and Chen Xiao's ability to use the premonitions in his mind, Qing Lin's improvement speed would definitely not be slower than going to the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
He could even, when the time was right in the future, premonition the inheritance of the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
Based on all of the above, Chen Xiao had never considered sending this girl to the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
However, plans change.
He clearly remembered that when they returned from Green Mountain Town, Qing Lin was full of curiosity about Jia Nan Academy and had even specifically asked about it.
But after returning to Wu Tan City for a few months, this girl's thoughts had quietly changed.
The reason being...
"Let's talk about it, what's going on?"
After returning to Xun Er's courtyard from the enrollment square, Chen Xiao looked at the two girls sitting opposite him.
Qing Lin was very obedient and inexperienced. Without other influences, the possibility of her changing her mind was minimal.
Therefore, the root cause was likely with Xun Er.
"Sister Xun Er said that Young Master's strength has improved too quickly over the years. After entering Jia Nan Academy, with systematic learning, his accumulation will become deeper and deeper, and there will definitely be another qualitative change."
"Although Qing Lin has the Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils, if she keeps following Young Master, her growth rate might still not keep up with Young Master's pace and become a burden. So Sister Xun Er thought of finding a better place for Qing Lin. Sister Xun Er said that there, Qing Lin will receive the best training and will definitely be able to surprise Young Master within ten years."
Without any concealment, Qing Lin spilled the private whispers that Xun Er had told her, speaking so much at once, which was rare for her.
Being 'betrayed' by the little girl, a hint of helplessness flashed across Xun Er's pretty face, but she didn't stop her.
It was good to get this matter out in the open.
Chen Xiao nodded slightly after listening. He roughly understood.
After five months of getting along, Xun Er had indeed developed affection and pity for Qing Lin. Coupled with Qing Lin's Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils, her foundation was not bad to begin with, so Xun Er had the idea of helping her.
If Chen Xiao hadn't guessed wrong, that so-called good place was probably the Ancient Clan.
The Heavenly Snake Mansion was not worthy of such praise from Xun Er.
And the Ancient Clan, placed on the entire continent, could be called a giant. With Xun Er's status, taking care of Qing Lin was naturally very simple.
In this way, Qing Lin would receive better training, and Xun Er would have a companion after returning, which could be said to kill multiple birds with one stone.
"Did Xun Er tell you where she would take you and how she would train you?"
Qing Lin shook her head, looking a little lost.
"Then aren't you afraid that Xun Er is tricking you?"
"Sister Xun Er is very good to Young Master and me, so Qing Lin believes Sister Xun Er. Young Master, Qing Lin is not stupid and won't easily trust others."
Chen Xiao was indeed a little worried about Qing Lin's personality, which was too easy to trust others.
He and Xun Er naturally wouldn't have malicious intentions, but if it were someone else, it would be hard to say.
However, this girl could hear his worries, so it seemed she was quite clever.
Nodding gently, Chen Xiao didn't say anything more and turned to look at Xun Er.
"I know Xun Er's background is extraordinary and she definitely won't stay in Wu Tan City forever. Listening to what Qing Lin just said, is Xun Er also planning to leave?"
Chen Xiao knew exactly why Xun Er had come.
Now that she had stayed in the Xiao Family for seven years, she had also spent a relatively good childhood.
As for the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, Ling Ying had probably searched the entire Xiao Family in private, and they should have some speculation about its whereabouts.
Therefore, whether to talk to the Xiao Family directly or to put the matter aside, it all depended on Xun Er's decision.
In this way, it was not surprising that she would return to the Ancient Clan in advance.
"Yes, I'll stay for a few more months at most. Xun Er still has some small matters to deal with. When Xun Er is about to leave, I'll take Qing Lin to Jia Nan Academy and then say goodbye to Brother Chen Xiao."
Xun Er had never denied her background, although she hadn't gone into detail.
It was naturally very difficult for ordinary people to enter Jia Nan Academy to find someone, but for Xun Er, this was not a problem.
Qing Lin, who was next to her, heard Xun Er's answer, and her little face showed surprise. She thought that after Chen Xiao left in a few days, she wouldn't be able to see him for a long, long time. She didn't expect to be able to visit him at Jia Nan Academy.
For her, this was an unexpected joy.
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, "Then I will entrust Qing Lin to Xun Er's care. I will wait for you at Jia Nan Academy. By the way, these are two Earth Fire Lotus Seeds and a Lotus Platform. They are the harvest from my last long journey and are a kind of companion to a Heavenly Flame. Unfortunately, they are of limited use to me, so I will give them to Xun Er as well."
Looking at the two jade bottles and the Lotus Platform that Chen Xiao took out, Xun Er's expression changed slightly.
"Brother Chen Xiao, I regard Qing Lin as my sister. Even if you don't say anything, I won't let her suffer. These things..."
"Xun Er, don't misunderstand. I know your feelings for Qing Lin. These Earth Fire Lotus Seeds and the Lotus Platform aren't payment. Consider them a parting gift from me. In my hands, they can only be used as bargaining chips, but for you, they might be useful in the future. You don't need to worry; I still have two Earth Fire Lotus Seeds."
The Earth Core Lotus Platform is a good item. Cultivating while sitting on it can speed up cultivation for those with fire attributes.
The lower the realm, the more significant the effect.
Chen Xiao was reluctant to sell this item, and giving it to outsiders was out of the question. After much thought, he decided to give it to Xun Er.
In the past, Chen Xiao had benefited from Xun Er several times; this was one cause. Now that their relationship was growing closer, this was a second cause.
Giving it to Xun Er didn't feel like a loss.
The Earth Fire Lotus Seeds were the same, though slightly less valuable than the Earth Core Lotus Platform.
Chen Xiao keeping two for backup was enough.
Ultimately, with the pre-payment, he wasn't really lacking in cultivation resources.
Hearing Chen Xiao's explanation, Xun Er smiled sweetly.
"Since it's a gift, Xun Er won't refuse. However, Xun Er will just accept the Lotus Platform and one Lotus Seed. Brother Chen Xiao should keep one more, just in case."
Xun Er didn't know that Chen Xiao could rely on the pre-payment, so she immediately found an excuse to return one.
As the daughter of the Ancient Clan Leader, she wasn't short on resources. Whether it was the Lotus Platform or the Lotus Seed, the commemorative significance was more important. Keeping one Lotus Seed was enough.
"Alright, then we'll do as Xun Er says." Chen Xiao wasn't being pretentious and accepted the result frankly.
"Brother Chen Xiao has reminded Xun Er, but Xun Er isn't ready yet. This gift will have to wait until I say goodbye at Jia Nan Academy before I make it up to Brother Chen Xiao."
...
In the following days, Wu Tan City remained lively, especially the recruitment square, which was packed with people.
During the recruitment team's enthusiastic recruitment period, a piece of gossip gradually spread throughout Wu Tan City.
It was said that a new student who passed the assessment this year was a monster, having reached the Three Star Dou Ling realm at the tender age of twelve!
Recruiting such a newcomer made the female instructor of the recruitment team beam with joy these past few days.
The news spread with vivid details, and Chen Xiao's name frequently appeared in public conversations.
Unfortunately, without seeing it with their own eyes, most people still harbored doubts.
It was simply because within the Jia Ma Empire, they had never heard of such a monstrous talent. Even the previously unparalleled Xiao Yan was insignificant compared to him.
Comparing them like this, many people suddenly realized that it seemed to have been a long time since they heard any news about that Xiao Family genius?
Even with Jia Nan Academy recruiting, Xiao Yan didn't show up. Was there something fishy going on?
For a time, Xiao Yan was also frequently mentioned.
Chen Xiao saw and heard the outside commotion but didn't pay it any mind.
These last few days, he relaxed himself. Apart from the medicinal bath every three days, most of his time was spent accompanying Xun Er and Qing Lin.
They went to the Mitre Auction House together and bought a Storage Ring for Qing Lin at an incredibly low discounted price of twenty thousand gold coins. They also went out of the city to play together, staking out the necessary routes from the surrounding cities to Wu Tan City, watching young men and women arrive full of spirit and return dejected.
Just like that, six days passed in a flash.
Finally, the day the recruitment team was preparing to leave arrived.
The new students who passed the assessment all put on their most beautiful new clothes and, under the envious gazes of the city, gathered towards the city center.
Instructor Xi Wen looked at these new students with a beaming smile.
Even without that little monster, the quality of the new students she recruited this year wasn't bad. Based on her experience, among all the instructors' gains, this could rank in the upper middle.
Nodding with satisfaction, Instructor Xi Wen looked at the gradually rising morning sun, feeling a little strange.
Where is my SSR card? Why hasn't he arrived yet?
Hurry, hurry, hurry!
What she didn't know was that at this moment, Chen Xiao had just emerged from his cultivation state.
Opening his eyes, Chen Xiao slightly clenched his fist, feeling the even more profound power within his body, his face beaming with joy.
"I didn't expect that a few days of occasional relaxation would lead to a breakthrough earlier than expected. No wonder they say work and rest should be combined. The ancients truly didn't deceive me!"
Leaping off the bed, Chen Xiao opened the door.
He saw Xun Er and Qing Lin waiting outside, looking lovely.
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