Bab 44: Chapter 44: Opportunity to Enter the Book Pavilion!
Chapter 44: Opportunity to Enter the Book Pavilion!
Xiao Ze didn't let Instructor Ruolin down in the end, cooperating with her to complete the new student enrollment procedures.
Three days remained before the formal start of the cultivation courses, allowing the new students time to adapt to the academy.
On this clear morning, Xiao Ze, under Instructor Ruolin's guidance, arrived at a book pavilion.
"This is it. When you go in later, make sure to perform well. The academy dean is not present at the moment, and many matters in the outer court are decided by the vice dean," Instructor Ruolin said solemnly. "Whether you can secure the highest level of cultivation depends on whether you can satisfy the vice dean this time."
"I understand, Instructor Ruolin," Xiao Ze nodded.
Proceeding alone, Xiao Ze walked forward. Before he could even knock on the door, the door to the book pavilion opened automatically.
A venerable voice came from inside.
"Xiao Ze, is it? Come in."
Xiao Ze turned back to look at Instructor Ruolin, who smiled and nodded. Watching his back, she made a cheering gesture.
After the door closed, Instructor Ruolin left to attend to matters related to the new students.
Inside the book pavilion, Xiao Ze found it to be bright and illuminated, contrary to his expectations of darkness. The pavilion was filled with books, with large night pearls serving as the light source instead of open flames.
Following the directions, Xiao Ze arrived at a spacious and bright room.
An elderly man with white hair sat at the table, reading through some documents.
"Student Xiao Ze, I've met the vice dean," Xiao Ze approached and greeted, but the vice dean didn't react.
Xiao Ze remained composed, maintaining his posture.
After flipping through the documents for about ten minutes, the vice dean slowly closed the pages. Looking at Xiao Ze, who was still in a respectful posture, a hint of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.
Calm, composed, and respectful—nothing like what was described in the documents, just a twelve-year-old boy!
"Alright, young man, you can relax now. It must have been tiring to keep that posture. I am Hu Qian, the vice dean of Canaan Academy."
The old man's voice sounded with a hint of amusement.
Xiao Ze straightened up and looked at the vice dean calmly.
"Do you know how much of a sensation your profile has caused among the higher-ups at the academy? They've been debating fiercely about how to cultivate you into a top-tier powerhouse," the vice dean said, showing the documents he had been reading, which were pages from Xiao Ze's profile.
All the senior officials in the outer court had seen this document and engaged in heated debates to determine Xiao Ze's cultivation path.
It had been decided only yesterday.
Today, the vice dean was rushing to arrange a meeting with Xiao Ze.
However, old habits die hard, and the vice dean liked to test people.
The past ten minutes had been a test of Xiao Ze's character, and now it seemed quite satisfactory.
"Please, vice dean, go ahead," Xiao Ze said calmly.
"This is a cultivation plan tailored for you, but it's not without its conditions," the vice dean said, handing over a document.
Xiao Ze took it and glanced at it.
"One opportunity to enter the book pavilion... A monthly allowance of one hundred medicinal pills... One-on-one mentoring by senior instructors..."
Seeing the generous cultivation plan, Xiao Ze's eyes widened. Just the chance to enter the book pavilion was invaluable!
To enter the book pavilion, one had to be among the top five in the inner court selection competition. Among the numerous talented students in the outer court, only the top five could enter the book pavilion.
Now Xiao Ze could enter directly!
The allowance of medicinal pills could be exchanged for pills in the alchemy department or used to commission an alchemist to refine needed pills.
One-on-one mentoring by senior instructors was also a precious opportunity.
There were many other benefits listed in the document.
The only price Xiao Ze needed to pay was to become a top-tier powerhouse in the future and assist the academy in times of crisis.
He also had to serve in the academy for three years.
For Xiao Ze, this was a win-win situation!
However, there were many benefits that he didn't need.
After some thought, Xiao Ze respectfully made a suggestion.
"Oh? You haven't even enjoyed these benefits yet, and you want to make changes? These are ideas proposed by us old folks," the vice dean chuckled.
"Cough... That's not what I meant, vice dean. It's just that some aspects don't quite match my personality and circumstances," Xiao Ze explained.
"Ah... Go ahead," the vice dean sighed.
They had spent a long time designing this plan, and now Xiao Ze wanted to change it.
"I'd like to add one more opportunity to enter the book pavilion! I'm willing to give up other benefits for it!" Xiao Ze proposed.
"Haha, you're quite clever. You're well aware that the most valuable part of this cultivation plan is the opportunity to enter the book pavilion!" the vice dean laughed heartily, impressed by Xiao Ze's intelligence.
Xiao Ze's proposal was accepted, but other benefits would be greatly reduced or even eliminated.
After all, within the book pavilion, one might obtain earth-tier techniques and martial skills, which were priceless treasures outside.
"Understood," Xiao Ze said, bowing respectfully.
He had seized upon the precious opportunity of entering the book pavilion, hence his proposal.
"Alright, since you're so insistent, let me negotiate with those old folks and try to leave you with as many benefits as possible," the vice dean said, rubbing his beard. In their brief interaction, Xiao Ze had displayed traits that satisfied him in various aspects.
He even felt inclined to let Xiao Ze become the destination for his restless granddaughter.
However, he didn't want to meddle too much in the affairs of young people. He preferred to let things take their course naturally.
What he needed to do was to safeguard and guide the young people's present and let them thrive!
"Thank you, vice dean!"
"Go back now. By this time tomorrow, I'll have someone notify you to come here and receive your two opportunities," Xiao Ze bid farewell.
Watching Xiao Ze leave, the vice dean looked at the cultivation plan in his hand.
"Looks like I have to haggle with the old folks at the academy again..."
...
Leaving the book pavilion, Xiao Ze returned to the small building arranged by Instructor Ruolin for the three of them.
Insisting on adding one more opportunity to enter the book pavilion, Xiao Ze's intention was not only to find advanced cultivation techniques for himself but also to secure a high-level poison attribute technique for the little doctor.
The technique currently used by the little doctor was obtained from Xiao Xuner. Otherwise, she would still be stuck at the Dou Master level.
Apart from cultivation techniques, Xiao Ze didn't have much need for other benefits.
He already had combat skills provided by Xiao Xuner, which were more than enough for him at this stage.
Upon returning to the building, Xiao Ze informed the others about the matter, eliciting their admiration and envy.
End of Chapter.
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