Chapter 068 Martial Arts Academy (Sixth Update)

“Oh! That’s all?” Luo Hengxing said.

“There’s more… You won’t get paid anymore!” Xin Lang added.

Luo Hengxing was speechless.

When Xin Lang returned to his dormitory, neither Meng Chuchu from the neighboring room nor the chubby Gu Ge had come back yet.

Today had been a bountiful day for Xin Lang, and his mood was exceptionally good. Not only had he completed a five-diamond main quest, but the experience points for his level-up device had soared to 1,225. He had spent 100 experience points to raise his own level; otherwise, the total would have reached 1,325.

“With so many experience points, everything is ready except for the east wind! Once I heal my meridians, I can ascend six levels in a row and then break through to the Grandmaster realm!” Xin Lang calculated silently.

He heated a bucket of water, took out two bottles of treasure-grade potion, drank one, and poured the other into the bath bucket.

Both bottles had been concocted by Xin Lang to treat his meridians. If sold, each would fetch tens of thousands of gold coins. Were Xin Lang not a level-nine potion master, he could never afford such extravagance.

Soaking in the medicinal bath, Xin Lang sighed, “One hundred and eighty thousand gold coins worth of treasure-grade herbs are nearly exhausted, yet only a third of my meridians have been unblocked. At this rate, it’ll be at least another half year before they’re fully opened!”

The twenty thousand gold coins from selling the Sevenfold Rejuvenation Pill were almost gone. Xin Lang thought, “Looks like I’ll have to earn more gold coins!”

Just as Xin Lang was pondering ways to make money, his door was suddenly flung open, and a delicate, angry voice cried, “Xin Lang, where the hell have you been?”

“Uh… Principal!” Xin Lang exclaimed in surprise.

Meng Linglong entered, only to find Xin Lang hiding in his room, bathing. Her fury ignited; she stalked up to the bucket and tried to grab Xin Lang by his collar, intending to teach him a lesson. But after a few grabs, she suddenly realized he wasn’t wearing any clothes—her hand landed on his firm chest.

“Ah! Why aren’t you wearing anything? Scoundrel!”

Meng Linglong stomped her foot in embarrassment, blushing as she fled from Xin Lang’s room.

“Er… Am I the scoundrel here? It seems I was the one molested!” Xin Lang protested to himself.

The next morning, after his routine exercise, Xin Lang returned to the dormitory, and from afar he spotted Meng Chuchu, the adorable, lollipop-licking beauty.

Meng Chuchu was completely absorbed in her treat; her pink little tongue would take a lick, then she’d glance up, then lick left, then right. Watching her youthful face, Xin Lang felt a wicked seed sprout deep within him—a sinful image flashed through his mind…

Bang! Xin Lang shattered the wicked image with a punch and suppressed all rising evil thoughts.

He told himself, “She’s just a kid! I mustn’t corrupt her!”

After adjusting his mindset, Xin Lang walked calmly to his dormitory.

“Good morning, Senior Xin Lang!” Meng Chuchu smiled at him, eyes narrowed.

Xin Lang’s gaze inadvertently lingered on Meng Chuchu’s small mouth before he steadied himself and replied, “Call me Uncle!”

“Uh… Uncle… My sister wants you to come see her after breakfast,” Meng Chuchu said.

“Understood,” Xin Lang replied and entered his room.

After breakfast, Xin Lang made his way to Principal Meng Linglong’s office. Passing Gu Ge’s room, he glanced inside but saw no sign of the chubby boy. “Who knows which girl he’s off flirting with now,” Xin Lang thought, but didn’t dwell on it and headed straight to Meng Linglong’s office.

Upon arrival, he found Gu Ge already seated inside, along with Qian Baidu, and two middle-aged men whom Xin Lang did not recognize. Both appeared about forty years old; one had “Martial” embroidered on his garment, the other “War”.

“Principal, you wanted to see me?” Xin Lang said.

Meng Linglong glanced at Xin Lang, her eyes lingering on his chest beneath his clothing, remembering the feel when she’d grabbed him. A blush crept across her cheeks.

Her eyes darted away in embarrassment, and she stood up to introduce, “These are special observers from Xiadu Martial Arts Academy and War Academy. Because of your outstanding performance in the Nine Academy League, they’ve decided to recruit the three of you to study in Xiadu.”

Li Xuanming, seated beside Meng Linglong, sipped his tea and said, “Brother Wang and I have discussed it. Qian Baidu will attend our Martial Arts Academy, and the chubby fellow here will go to War Academy…”

“I’m not going!”

Before Li Xuanming finished, both Qian Baidu and Gu Ge interrupted him.

Li Xuanming and Wang Junwei both exclaimed in surprise, “Why?”

“Our Martial Arts Academy is the finest in the Great Xia Dynasty! It has produced countless champions, and is renowned across the Nine Continents!” Li Xuanming argued.

“Our War Academy is the strongest training institution in the dynasty! Eighty percent of the dynasty’s officers and generals are graduates of our academy!” Wang Junwei added.

Qian Baidu replied, “I have no money! I can’t afford to attend!”

Meng Linglong said, “Qian, we are well aware of your financial situation. You needn’t worry about money. Our Sunlight Academy will provide financial assistance so you can study at Martial Arts Academy with peace of mind.”

Sunlight Academy hadn’t sent anyone to Xiadu’s elite academies in years. If Qian Baidu were to enter the Martial Arts Academy, their reputation would surely rise to new heights. Moreover, Qian Baidu would certainly achieve great things, and the investment would be well repaid.

“Qian, Principal Meng has agreed to sponsor you! You have no objections now, do you?” Li Xuanming said happily.

“No, I want to stay at the academy and be with the Negotiant student!” Qian Baidu declared firmly.

He’d been soaking in Xin Lang’s medicinal baths every day, his cultivation advancing rapidly. How could he give up such a good opportunity?

“I want to stay with Boss too!” Gu Ge echoed.

“Who is the Negotiant student?” Li Xuanming asked in confusion.

“Who’s your boss?” Wang Junwei inquired curiously.

Gu Ge and Qian Baidu looked at Xin Lang and said in unison, “Him!”