Chapter 137 Xiao Yan becomes a disciple

Chapter 137 Xiao Yan becomes a disciple
The six-winged black snake king was extremely fast, and soon, it brought everyone to the office of the Dean of the External Affairs College of Canaan College.

Xiao Ling jumped down first, followed by the others. Xiao Ling knocked on the door gently, and a steady "Come in" came from inside.

When everyone walked into the office, they saw Vice President Hu Qian sitting at the desk, flipping through a thick book.

The dean looked up at them, his eyes lingering on Xiao Yan, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin for a moment, then he smiled and said to Xiao Ling: "Xiao Ling, you went out this time and brought back some good seedlings."

Xiao Ling first introduced them, then bowed and said, "Dean, these people are all very talented. I want to bring them back to the academy and train them well."

The dean nodded, turned his gaze to Xiao Yan and the other two, and said gently: "Since you have come to Canaan College, you must abide by the rules of the college, practice hard, and don't waste your time."

Xiao Yan and the others responded in unison: "Yes, Dean!"

The dean continued, "Xiao Ling, arrange their accommodation first, and then take them to familiarize themselves with the environment and rules of the academy tomorrow."

Xiao Ling responded, "Okay, Dean, but Xian'er and Qinglin will go back to the inner courtyard with me."

Hearing this, Hu Qian looked at Xiao Ling strangely, "This boy, he brought back two girls after going out. It seems that they have a special relationship. Sigh, young people..."

But he didn't ask too many questions. "Considering that you are the elder of the academy, and the strength of these two girls also meets the requirements, I will go back to the inner courtyard with you. But as for Xun'er, tsk tsk..."

Scratching his head, Xiao Ling didn't respond to the conversation and changed the subject, "Dean, judging from the aura emanating from you, you must have already broken through to the Dou Zong realm."

After hearing Xiao Ling's words, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin behind him did not react much. After all, they had an eighth-grade alchemist who was much stronger than Dou Zong by their side.

Xiao Yan's pupils suddenly shrank. He did not expect that this old man with an ordinary temperament was actually a Dou Zong powerhouse. He had seen many Dou Huang powerhouses in his life, but this was the first time he saw a Dou Zong powerhouse in person.

After hearing Xiao Ling's words, Hu Qian laughed loudly, "Thanks to your Breaking Sect Pill, the quality is really good. It played a great help to me when I broke through to the Dou Zong realm. Even that old man Huo came out of seclusion not long ago and broke through to the Dou Zong realm."

Xiao Ling smiled and said, "It is a blessing for the college that the dean can successfully break through. I wonder if the dean has any new plans for the future development of the college after the breakthrough?"

Hu Qian narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment and said: "With such strength, it is natural to strive for more resources for the academy and cultivate more outstanding students. Xiao Ling, as an elder of the academy, you should also pay more attention."

Xiao Ling nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Dean, I will do my best. But I'm afraid I still need to think about how to obtain the cultivation resources."

Hu Qian agreed, "That's right, there's no rush for this. By the way, did you encounter any powerful opponents or difficult problems during your trip?"

Xiao Ling replied: "We did encounter some minor setbacks in the Jia Ma Empire, but they have all been successfully resolved. However, the situation in the Black Horn Region has become increasingly complicated, and various forces are ready to make a move."

Hu Qian frowned: "It seems that our school also needs to prepare a response plan."

Xiao Ling continued, "Dean, I will stay in the inner courtyard for a while. If the elders in the academy need me to refine pills, you can prepare the herbs and come to me. If you don't have enough herbs, you can also exchange them for some treasures of the same value."

Hu Qian nodded: "Well, I will have a good talk with them about this matter. You take them to settle down first."

"In that case, Dean, I will not disturb you and continue working."

After saying that, Xiao Ling took Xiao Yan, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin out of the dean's office and went to the residence prepared for them.

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Xiao Ling first settled Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin in his own quiet courtyard in the outer yard.

The courtyard was filled with the fragrance of flowers, and a few ancient trees cast a cool shade.

Xiao Ling said gently: "Just rest here and we will go to the inner courtyard together tomorrow."

Qinglin and Xiao Yixian nodded in agreement, their eyes full of anticipation.

As for Zi Yan, she had already been lying in Xiao Ling's room and was fast asleep.

Waving to Xiao Yan behind him, Xiao Ling smiled faintly, "I guess you can't wait any longer, I will take you to see the Fire Elder you've been thinking about."

Afterwards, Xiao Ling took Xiao Yan onto the bluestone path leading to the Alchemy Department.

On both sides of the path, colorful butterflies fluttered among the lush flowers, and the breeze blew, bringing bursts of fragrance. The sun shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting tiny shadows.

Since it is class time, the students from other colleges have not come out, which makes the college seem quite quiet.

Along the way, Xiao Yan also asked Xiao Ling many questions about Canaan College. After all, he was unfamiliar with the place, so he had to learn more about it.

Xiao Ling explained the general situation to Xiao Yan. Since he was Xiao Yan's cousin, he thought Xiao Yan would have a good life in Canaan College.

At the end of the bluestone path, several buildings quietly emerged. Xiao Ling raised his hand and pointed forward, saying to Xiao Yan, "The Alchemy Department of Canaan College is ahead. You will probably have to spend the next few days here."

Xiao Yan stared at the buildings that exuded a simple and ancient charm, his eyes full of anticipation and excitement. He nodded heavily and said, "Cousin, I will study hard and will never let you down."

The two walked side by side, and saw several students holding medicinal materials in front of the main door of the Alchemy Department, discussing enthusiastically. When they saw Xiao Ling coming, they were startled at first, and then their faces were full of surprise and respect, and they saluted respectfully, "Hello, Elder Xiao Ling!"

Xiao Ling smiled faintly and nodded slightly in response.

As you step through the gate, a spacious courtyard comes into view. Various alchemy furnaces are arranged in an orderly manner in the courtyard. Some of the furnaces are emitting green smoke and a strange medicinal fragrance.

Xiao Ling led Xiao Yan through the courtyard and walked to a classroom. In the classroom, the teacher was writing a complicated prescription on the blackboard, and the students were concentrating on recording it. The teacher saw Xiao Ling, nodded slightly, and then continued teaching.

Leaving the classroom, I walked slowly along the long corridor, passing by one alchemy room after another. From time to time, I could hear shouts of surprise or annoyance coming from inside.

At this time, several alchemist students came over. When they saw Xiao Ling, their eyes lit up instantly. They quickly stopped, bowed and said, "Hello, Elder Xiao Ling!"

"I'm so lucky today. I can actually meet Elder Xiao Ling."

"Elder Xiao Ling, can you give us some advice on the recipe? We have been discussing it for a long time but have not come up with any result."

Hearing the students' questions, Xiao Ling stopped and patiently explained to them. The students suddenly understood and thanked him repeatedly.

Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh: "My cousin is really highly respected in the Alchemy Department."

Xiao Ling smiled and said, "This is all due to hard work, and you will do the same in the future." Xiao Ling brought Xiao Yan to the room of Elder Huo. The room looked simple and solemn. The door was made of heavy solid wood, with mottled marks left by the years. There were several dried herbs hanging next to the door, exuding a faint medicinal fragrance.

Xiao Ling knocked on the door gently, and a steady voice came from inside: "Come in."

When I opened the door, a strong aroma of medicine hit my nose. The room was simply decorated, and the shelves around were filled with various bottles and jars and precious medicinal materials. Elder Huo was sitting in front of an old desk, carefully reading a yellowed ancient book on alchemy.

Xiao Ling and Xiao Yan walked into the house. Xiao Ling smiled and said, "Elder Huo, it's been a long time since we last met. You are still so focused on refining medicine."

Elder Huo raised his head, looked away from the ancient book, and responded with a smile: "Xiao Ling, did you gain anything from this outing?"

Xiao Ling nodded and said, "The harvest was quite good. I got a lot of precious medicinal materials that I didn't have before. I also saw a lot of new and strange ways of refining medicine. My refining skills have also improved a lot."

Xiao Ling pointed at Xiao Yan beside him and said, "Elder Huo, this is my cousin Xiao Yan. Although he is young, he is already a second-grade alchemist with great talent and potential in alchemy. I hope you can accept him as your disciple and teach him carefully."

Elder Huo's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this. He carefully looked at Xiao Yan and said after a moment: "It is indeed not easy to become a second-grade alchemist at this age. Xiao Yan, are you willing to take me as your master?"

Xiao Yan quickly bowed respectfully and said, "It is Xiao Yan's honor to have Elder Huo as his master."

Elder Huo laughed loudly and said, "Okay, from today on, you will be my disciple. You must study the art of alchemy diligently and don't slack off."

Seeing that Xiao Yan had successfully become his disciple, Xiao Ling was very happy and said, "Elder Huo, Xiao Yan is a smart and studious child. I hope you will take the trouble to cultivate him in the future."

Elder Huo nodded and said, "Xiao Ling, don't worry. Since you have become my disciple, I will teach you everything I know."

Xiao Ling also exchanged some insights and experiences on alchemy with Elder Huo. Xiao Yan listened carefully and benefited a lot.

After a while, Xiao Ling said: "Elder Huo, I will not disturb you from teaching Xiao Yan. I still have some matters to deal with."

Elder Huo waved his hand and said, "Go ahead. Come back to me if you have anything else."

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After Xiao Ling left, Elder Huo looked at Xiao Yan and said, "Xiao Yan, from today on, you must practice diligently and not take shortcuts. First, tell me about your previous experience in refining medicine and the techniques you have mastered."

Xiao Yan responded respectfully and began to tell Elder Huo about the knowledge of alchemy that he had previously learned.

Elder Huo listened to Xiao Yan's story while nodding slightly, occasionally interrupting to ask questions and pointing out the key points.

After Xiao Yan finished speaking, Elder Huo slowly said: "Although you have a certain foundation, and it is very solid, I think you have studied hard, but you still have a lot of room for improvement. Next, I will develop a special training plan for you based on your situation."

Xiao Yan's eyes were full of determination: "Disciple will definitely go all out and live up to the elders' expectations."

Elder Huo smiled with satisfaction: "Okay, let's start with the most basic identification of medicinal herbs and understanding of their properties." As he spoke, he took a few herbs from the shelf and began to explain them in detail to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan listened attentively, asking questions from time to time, and Elder Huo patiently answered them one by one.

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Xiao Ling left Elder Huo's courtyard and wandered around the Alchemy Department for a while.

Watching with interest those young alchemists concentrating on the medicinal materials and alchemy furnaces in their hands, Xiao Ling couldn't help but feel gratified for the inheritance and development of the academy's alchemy tradition.

Afterwards, Xiao Ling walked briskly back to his original courtyard.

As soon as he entered the hospital, Xiao Ling saw Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin practicing sparring with each other.

The Little Medical Fairy has a light figure, graceful and precise movements, and each of her moves contains profound skills.

Qinglin looked serious and tried hard to deal with Xiao Yixiang's attack, but he was clearly at a disadvantage.

Since Xiao Yixian's current cultivation level is far higher than Qinglin's, and she is also older than Qinglin, this competition is mainly about Xiao Yixian giving guidance to Qinglin.

Xiao Ling smiled slightly and did not make any noise to disturb them. He just found a stone bench nearby and sat down to watch quietly.

The Little Medical Fairy sometimes flicked her sleeves to dissolve Qinglin's attack, and sometimes cleverly moved sideways to point out the flaws in Qinglin's moves, and patiently explained: "Qinglin, you need to pay attention to the stability of your breath when you attack, and your strength must be concentrated on one point to exert the greatest power."

There were beads of sweat on Qinglin's forehead. His eyes were determined and he nodded repeatedly, constantly adjusting his movements according to the instructions of the Little Medical Immortal.

Seeing Xiao Ling coming, the two women just turned their heads slightly, gave him a greeting look, and then concentrated on the sparring again.

Xiao Ling's eyes were full of admiration. Although the two of them relied on their special physiques to improve their cultivation as easily as eating and drinking, if they wanted to become truly strong, they still had to have rich practical experience.

The sunlight shines on the three people, casting mottled light and shadows, and the whole courtyard is filled with a tense yet harmonious atmosphere.

Xiao Ling just watched the sparring between Xiao Yixiang and Qing Lin quietly. Before he knew it, the sun was setting.

The Little Medical Immortal shouted softly, and her figure flashed, stopping the attack, and said: "Let's stop here today, Qinglin, you have made great progress. With more practice, you will definitely reach a higher level."

Qing Lin panted heavily, his face full of gratitude: "Thank you for your guidance, Sister Xiao Yixian."

Xiao Ling stood up and said with a smile: "You have all worked hard, take a rest first."

The three of them sat together in the pavilion, and Xiao Ling took out some spiritual fruits and tea from his storage ring.

At this moment, there was a slight noise suddenly coming from Xiao Ling's room.

Xiao Ling's heart moved, and he got up and walked into the room, only to see Zi Yan, who was originally sleeping, turned over and muttered: "Xiao Ling, I'm hungry."

Xiao Ling picked up Zi Yan's petite figure and put her on the seat. "You have a very good nose. I just took out some food and you woke up."

"Hehe, I'm not polite." Zi Yan smiled playfully, grabbed a fruit and put it into her mouth.

Xiao Ling looked at the people in front of him, his heart filled with warmth and peace.

(End of this chapter)