Chapter 5: New House

Xin and the others immediately started shopping for new clothes for them to wear. The clothes bought by them were just cheap. Most of the clothes bought were clothes hand-picked by Xin even in Zhou Xiyan's case, Xin helped her choose good clothes and did the matching of every outfit there. Only a few pairs of clothes were bought by them. One of the clothes purchased was immediately worn by them, replacing the clothes they were wearing which looked shabby and also unfit for use. However, these clothes are still well-kept by them.

Besides buying clothes, they also took the time to have lunch together at a small restaurant they found.

"Where are we going now?" Zhou Xiyan asked with great interest while carrying several shopping bags containing a number of her clothes.

Among them, Zhou Xiyan bought the most clothes. Xin and Tang Yu only bought three pairs of clothes while Zhou Xiyan bought five pairs of clothes.

"Searching for a house that I want to rent," Xin said casually, "Let's find a place that provides services to help someone find a house to rent."

"Good"

Xin immediately led them by starting to walk around the city center to find a place that provides services to help someone find a house to rent. It didn't take them long to find him. Xin and the others quickly entered the building.

"Welcome, how can I help you?"

The moment Xin and the others entered the building, a man dressed in neat clothes immediately greeted them. Unlike the welcome that Xin had received before at the hotel, the man greeted Xin and the others in a friendly manner. Xin and the others also received a bad reception at some of the shops they visited for the first time when they were still wearing shabby clothes before. It's just that, after their clothes changed, they were immediately welcomed in every shop there.

"Uncle, I'm looking for a house that has two bedrooms complete with a kitchen that can be used immediately," Xin said directly, "I intend to rent the house."

"Oh? Want to find a house to rent?" The uncle's eyes immediately lit up, "If I may ask, is it possible that you are a zen master who wants to enroll in a junior zen master academy?" The man asked cautiously as he glanced at Xin and the others.

It was rare, if not even impossible, for a child this age like Xin and the others to find a house to rent. However, it will be a different story with a Zen master. A zen master cannot be equated with an ordinary citizen. A zen master can be said to be an adult when he has awakened zen followed by himself having the qualifications to become a zen master.

"Sure" Xin nodded.

"I see" The uncle nodded then continued his words, "Are there any references regarding the desired location?"

Knowing that Xin and the others were Zen masters, the uncle immediately dispelled all thoughts. As zen masters, even at such a young age, Xin and the others were already considered adults.

"Is there a house to rent near a junior zen master academy?"

"Wait a minute, I'll check first."

The man quickly took the stored documents and began to do a quick check. While waiting, Xin and the others sat down in the seats provided there. It took him some time to find what he was looking for.

"There are several houses ready to be rented in the desired location," The man said politely, "Each house has a different price."

"Prices vary?" Zhou Xiyan asked with great interest.

"Prices differ depending on the condition of the building. Buildings that have just been built will be more expensive than buildings that have been built for a long time. There is also a consideration of the location of the building. For example, the building is located far from an important place such as a hospital or academy, so the price of the house will be much cheaper compared to a house that is located close to these important places. Another thing to consider is the problem of home equipment. Some houses prepare equipment and some that don't. That can affect the price of the building"

"Incredible…" The man said in amazement, "It turns out that you have a lot of knowledge about this matter."

"It's just a small lore," Xin said casually and continued, "Regarding the details of the house, I don't mind that the house is a bit far from the academy. The point is, the building of the house is new as well as the house doesn't need anything except, in the case of a kitchen, I want the main kitchen equipment such as a cooking area and others to be available there"

"Okay, please wait a moment. I will check it"

The man quickly got back to work and started doing inspections. It didn't take him long to find a building that was to Xin's liking.

"There is a house according to what you want. The location is about 250 meters from the academy. This building was just built a few months ago. There is no equipment except the kitchen which has been prepared"

"How much is the rent for one month of the house?"

"Five gold coins a month. That fee is in full with the cost of electricity and others that will be used in the house." The man said with a small smile

"Very expensive?!" Zhou Xiyan exclaimed in shock.

"Miss, this price alone is already a small price." The man said softly, "The house that master wants is quite close to the academy. The zen master academy itself was an important place and the houses in that area were quite expensive. That is also comparable to the price of renting a house there. Some houses are cheap. But the location is quite far from the academy and it will take some time to walk to get there."

"I see" Zhou Xiyan nodded.

"What do you think of this house, Xin?" Tang Yu asked quietly.

"Can we go see the house first?"

"Sure, sure, are we going now?"

"Well, I want to get a house soon to live in"

"Good. Please wait a moment, sir. I will prepare everything in advance"

The man quickly began to prepare himself.

"Is the price of renting a house very expensive? It seems like I won't be able to rent a house to live in" Zhou Xiyan said sadly.

"Then, you just need to stay in the dormitory," Xin said casually, "At least there you still have a place to sleep and stuff. Once you've found a job, you can change your status from working student to normal student so that there's plenty of time for you to train."

"How about you?" Zhou Xiyan asked strangely, "You should also start practicing. Among the three of us, you are the weakest. With your current improvement speed, you probably won't be able to graduate from the academy in the future."

"The weakest? He is the most powerful" Tang Yu rolled his eyes hearing this.

"Don't worry, I have the size of the thing."

Suddenly a thought occurred to Zhou Xiyan, "Hey, Tang Yu, you'll only be staying for one month at his house, Xin, right?"

"…Well" Tang Yu nodded and asked back, "Why?"

"Hehehe~" Zhou Xiyan then looked at Xin and said, "Xin, after Tang Yu comes out, allow me to stay in that house of yours"

"Huh?"

"There was one room that was vacant when Tang Yu left your house to live in his place and it just so happened that your house is located close to the academy which means I no longer have to worry about the job the academy gave me. I will also assist by protecting you. As long as someone bothers you, I will take care of you. What do you think?"

"That's the opposite, you should have asked Xin to protect you"

"We'll talk about that later"

"Hey, why can't it be decided now?" Zhou Xiyan asked with a sullen expression, "Could it be that you hate me or whatever?"

"Why do I hate you after everything I've done to you?" Xin asked strangely.

"Then, why don't you allow me to stay at your place?" Zhou Xiyan asked back, "Could it be that you're afraid that I might do something to you? Don't worry, I won't do anything to you. I am only attracted to strong people and not someone weak like you"

"…It's quite painful," Xin said with a sullen face, "Then, is it possible that Tang Yu is the man that you like?"

"Tang Yu?" Zhou Xiyan asked as she glanced at Tang Yu.

"Why are you bringing me up in your talk?" Tang Yu said with a frown.

"…Well, he's not bad and his strength is strong as well. He's just my type." Zhou Xiyan shamelessly pointed this out immediately, "It's just, we're still kids and brought this up too soon. We can do that later in the future."

"You heard that, Tang Yu, I think Uncle Tang has gotten a son-in-law."

Tang Yu rolled his eyes at Xin's teasing.

"Uncle Tang?" Zhou Xiyan asked with interest, "Is he your father, Tang Yu?"

"Yes, he is my father"

"I apologize for making you wait"

Suddenly the man who owns this place has come with neat clothes and carrying documents and also several keys.

"Can we go now?"

"Of course"

Xin and the others immediately stood up from their seats and immediately followed the man. Along the way, Xin tries to gather information about this city from the man. Information about the three clans, academies, as well as battle arenas which are dream places for zen masters to make money.

That information was also captured by Tang Yu and Zhou Xiyan.

The Zen Master battle arena is an arena where Zen masters can fight each other. Whoever wins gets the money and whoever loses gets nothing. The arena is usually open at night from six in the evening to six in the morning. Meanwhile, from morning to noon, the arena was not open.

The battles carried out by Zen masters are not determined by the level and level of strength they have, but they are determined by the level of the emblem. There are seven levels of emblems starting from bronze, silver, gold, purple gold, sapphire, ruby, and finally diamond. The higher the level one has, the stronger and more experienced one's enemies are.

It is possible for a Zen master who is at the Zen Warrior level to meet a Zen master who is at the Zen Veteran level and even higher. Everything is determined by the level of the emblem that person has. A new Zen master can register in the battle arena when he has reached the level of a Zen fighter. For Zen masters currently still at the Zen Disciple level, they were not allowed to fight in the arena.

Prizes obtained by each level are also different.

Bronze Level: 1 gold coin

Silver Level: 10 gold coins

Gold Level: 50 gold coins

Purple Gold Level: 100 gold coins

Sapphire Grade: 500 gold coins

Ruby level: 1,000 gold coins.

Diamond Level: 5000 gold coins

Every time a zen master wins a battle, besides they will later get some money. They will also later get points which they can use to increase their level in the battle arena.

Bronze Level: 0 points

Silver Level: 100 points

Gold Level: 1,000 points

Purple Gold Level: 10,000 points

Sapphire Level: 100,000 points

Ruby Level: 1,000,000 points

Diamond Level: 10,000,000 points

Every time a zen master wins a battle, they will get one extra point while for those who lose, they will get a point deduction. As long as the Zen masters can win consecutive wins, the number of points they will get will increase several times compared to before. Suppose a zen master has won a battle ten times in a row, the number of points they will get for each victory in the next battle is five points. Furthermore, if the zen master reclaimed the battle twenty times in a row, the number of points they would gain was ten points.

Every time a zen master gets ten consecutive wins and multiples thereof, the zen master will get an additional five points, and so on. The defeat also applies the same. It's just that, it only happens for consecutive defeats. As long as you don't lose in a row, the number of points deducted is only one. The setting for losing is the same as the setting for winning.

Then, zen masters were only allowed to fight twice a day. Of course, considering the problem of injury and others.

The Zen master battle arena is a business field owned by the three ruling Empires of this Zen mainland. Each Kingdom owns one-third of the ownership of zen master battle arena. Therefore, it was a neutral place where none of the Zen masters dared to do anything. As long as any zen master dared to take action or wreak havoc, that would mean that the zen master had created or declared war on the three Kingdoms directly.

This information regarding the zen master battle arena excited Tang Yu and Zhou Xiyan. Apart from them being able to earn a lot of money there, they would also be able to gain a lot of combat experience. However, the moment they thought about the strength they currently possessed, they immediately forgot about it and chose to rapidly increase their strength.

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"This is the place"

After walking for a while, Xin and the others finally arrived at the house that Xin wanted to rent. The man immediately opened the house and immediately led Xin and the others into the house. The house has a fairly large size. There are living room facilities, a family room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a full kitchen with main cooking utensils. Unlike the cookware used by Xin in the village which uses firewood, the cookware in the city uses electricity as the main cooking equipment.

"Wow~ This house looks very comfortable" Zhou Xiyan exclaimed in amazement, "Hey, Xin, how about we just rent this house? This house is very comfortable and we can make your house a place for us to gather together"

"Why were you the one who gave the order to do it?" Xin asked strangely.

"What is the problem? We are friends and isn't it normal for friends to hang out together at their house?" Zhou Xiyan asked using her senses.

"It doesn't matter if this house is used as a gathering place as long as you don't damage or dirty my house," Xin said flatly, "I don't want my belongings to be damaged or dirty because of you."

"Agreed!"

Xin rolled his eyes at this and glanced at the man, "Uncle, can you help me after this?"

"Help? Please say, Sir, as long as it is within the scope of my abilities, I will try to help. It is just…"

"Sure, I know" Xin nodded, "I just want Uncle to help me find equipment to put in the house. At least, you are present as my guardian. As long as we are the only ones coming, it will be troublesome because maybe the shop owner or his employees will look down on us."

"I see. Sure, sure, that's easy for me."

"How about a fee of five silver? It shouldn't be a problem with the fee, right?"

"Five silvers? Isn't it too expensive?" Zhou Xiyan asked while frowning.

"You keep quiet" Xin looked at Zhou Xiyan with a flat look, "Let the adults do the talking"

"Hmph! What adults? You are only a child"

"What about the offer, Uncle?" Xin asked back calmly.

"Agreed" Uncle smiled, and did not refuse the offer from Xin, especially since he only asked to accompany or become a guardian, compared to him just sitting in a place where he might not get any customers at all, it is better to help Xin and others where he will also get paid for the help the.

"How about from this house?" The uncle asked back, "Should you be renting it?"

"Yes, I want to rent it." Xin nodded, "How do we solve the procedural problem? Can we do that here or maybe have to go back and complete a document?"

"We have to finish it at my place. You need to fill out a document. We need to know about identity issues that a person renting our property has. This will also help us in the future when someone comes to our place looking for a house to rent."

"We? Uncle, are you the owner of this place?" Tang Yu asked with great interest, "Wouldn't you be the owner, there's no need to fill out paperwork or anything?"

"What you said is true." The uncle nodded, "Merely, we are here not referring to me but to the Clan of the Glazed Treasure Nine Floor Glazed Tower."

"They own it?" Tang Yu exclaimed in shock.

"Are you from that clan, Uncle?" Xin asked with great interest.

"Sure" The uncle nodded with a smile and continued, "Only, I am an outer member only and not an inner member."

"Outside members?" Zhou Xiyan asked with great interest.

"The outer members and the inner members are distinguished by the qualifications of a zen master. As long as someone is from that clan or has indeed been born from within the clan, the next time they awaken zen they do not have the qualifications to become a zen master, they will only become an outside member. They will later be given the task by the clan to take care of business matters owned by the clan or matters related to it. As for those with the qualifications, they would immediately become members of the clan and receive a lot of special treatment. Such as they will be given training resources, have a good position in the clan such as a high position in one of the clan's businesses, and various other things from the clan. For inner members even when they are still young like your current age, the clan will provide a certain amount of money that can be used by them to buy anything and other greatest benefits, they have the opportunity to become the higher-ups of the clan in the future, such as elder or other high position in the clan"

The uncle quickly explained then sighed, "Too bad~ I'm one of the many clan members who doesn't have the qualifications to become a zen master. Therefore, since childhood, I have been assigned by the clan to take care of business and finally, after working hard and gaining the trust of the clan, I can take care of the business in the town where the main clan building stands."

"But isn't that already good, Uncle?" Xin asked calmly, "At least, your life's necessities are covered. Unlike us who come from the countryside, as long as we don't have the qualifications to become a zen master, we are required to find work to fulfill all our needs and as long as we try our luck to come to the city, we will face many challenges, one of which is the feeling of being humiliated by city people"

"...That's right" The uncle nodded then looked at Xin, "You are very different compared to kids your age. You have a more mature mindset than them"

"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle. Experience is the best teacher and I have learned from experience that made me who I am today." Xin said back casually, "By the way, Uncle, can we finish this house thing now? I want tomorrow this house can be occupied"

"Hahaha~ Of course, let's go back soon and sort out the paperwork and stuff"

Documents and others have finally been completed by Xin. Also, Xin has paid a full three months' rent for the use of the house. The total amount that Xin paid was 15 gold coins and five silver coins of which five silver coins were the fees used to hire the uncle to accompany them to shop for all the household appliances.

The total amount of finances owned by Xin was 50 gold coins and 75 silver coins. Xin had previously used as much as 20 silver coins to pay for the rent for two rooms at the Royal Lacross Hotel, five silver coins for the cost of buying clothes and food, then the last one this time was making three full months' rent payments for the house he would be living in for a total of cost 15 gold coins and five silver coins of which five silver coins was the cost of renting the uncle to accompany them shopping. The total amount spent by Xin was currently 15 gold coins and 30 silver coins. Currently, the amount of finances owned by Xin is 35 gold coins and 45 silver coins.

After completing the documents and other matters. Xin and the others immediately moved to look for equipment to be placed in the house that Xin would occupy. The home appliances chosen by Xin were almost average home appliances of medium quality. The price of the home equipment is also quite high. Xin was required to spend 30 gold coins and 50 silver coins to buy all of his household equipment.

This leaves Xin's current balance of four gold coins and 95 silver coins

The technology that is owned by this world is quite advanced. However, that applies to urban areas and not rural areas. There were many household appliances that Xin was very familiar with, such as refrigerators, food heaters, and various other kitchen equipment that Xin previously thought were impossible to find in this world. However, in this world, no technology can connect one person to another who is located quite far away.

All of the household appliances that Xin bought were immediately sent to his house and also the clerk from the shop where Xin bought the equipment was happy to help Xin in arranging the layout of each item. All matters related to the house were handled by Xin and the others until the evening.

Although the house was now usable, Xin and the others chose to return to the hotel to rest there tonight. They had paid the rent for the hotel and it would be a waste not for them to stay there tonight.

"Open!..."

Xin came out of the hotel bathroom while drying himself with a towel then said, "You can use the bathroom now, Tang Yu"

"I understand"

Tang Yu who was currently practicing on his bed opened his eyes and glanced at Xin, "By the way, Xin. I never see you again wearing the bracelet you used to use."

"The bracelet?" Xin asked casually while picking up her clothes, "I don't need those things anymore"

"No need anymore?"

"There is a training method discovered by me that helps me increase my physical strength and it is more effective than training with the bracelet."

"A new training method?" Tang Yu's eyes lit up hearing this, "How?"

"..."

Xin did not answer the question. Xin just kept quiet and just cleaned up the clothes he had after finding the clothes he was going to use.

"I shouldn't have asked him these kinds of questions. He can't tell me about this just like I don't want to tell him about my skill training."

Tang Yu immediately reproached himself. He immediately recalled what Xin had said earlier when he was defeated by Xin earlier. Tang Yu immediately forgot about the question and immediately took a towel and then rushed to the bathroom to take a shower.

The training method meant by Xin is by using zen energy. Xin will absorb the zen energy around him and then use that zen energy to increase his current physical strength. Since Xin was currently at level ten, it was no longer possible for him to absorb zen energy to increase his level. Xin is required to absorb spirit crystals to destroy the level barrier to increase his level again.

For some time after he reached level ten, Xin did a lot of research related to zen energy and found that he could increase his physical strength using zen energy. After he discovered this, without waiting for a long time, he resumed his training by absorbing zen energy but not to increase his level but to increase his physical strength.

At this time, Xin's physical strength was already very frightening. He can easily lift weights of hundreds of kilograms without using any zen energy at all.

It didn't take long for Tang Yu to finish taking a shower followed by Xin who had finished changing his clothes. It's just that the clothes Xin wore weren't like clothes for rest.

"I'm going out for practice"

"Aren't you going to be training here?" Tang Yu asked doubtfully.

"It's not comfortable for me to train indoors, I prefer to train outdoors. You can use this room as your training ground."

Xin immediately walked to the bedroom window and opened it, "When Zhou Xiyan comes, tell him I'm out to practice. I will be back around ten eleven at night. You can lock the room door, I brought my room key"

"Good"

Right at the same time, Tang Yu saw Xin suddenly disappear before his eyes.

"What a terrifying speed…" Tang Yu muttered under his breath, "Is there any possibility for me to surpass it?"

"Knock!..."

"Knock!..."

"Knock!..."

A knocking sound is heard. Tang Yu immediately glanced at the entrance of his room, "Could it be Zhou Xiyan? What did he come here for?"

Tang Yu quickly closed his bedroom window, then changed into new clothes, and immediately opened his bedroom door.

"Why are you so slow to open your bedroom door?" Zhou Xiyan asked with a frown.

"I just got out of the shower and still need to change clothes"

"What about Xin? Can't he do it?"

"Xin is not in the room at the moment"

"He's not in the room?" Zhou Xiyan without permission went straight into Tang Yu and Xin's room and found that Xin wasn't there, "Where did he go? Is it possible he went for a walk in the city alone?"

"He's not out for a walk, he's out for training"

"Going to practice?" Zhou Xiyan asked as she raised her eyebrows, "Why not here?"

"Xin is not comfortable training indoors and usually trains outdoors. In the village, Xin mostly trains in the forest rather than at home. Almost all of his time is always spent there and he is rarely at home except eating or doing something."

"Is he an animal?" Zhou Xiyan asked in confusion.

"So, what made you come here, Zhou Xiyan?" Tang Yu asked with interest, "If you want to go see the city, you can do it yourself. I want to stay to train"

"Whoever wants to go now, it's enough that we went for a walk. I came because I want to challenge you to fight tomorrow"

"Fight?" Tang Yu asked as he raised his brow.

"Sure" Zhou Xiyan nodded, "I want to see the difference in strength between the two of us."

"…We are both two levels apart and you should already know the result."

"Not necessarily," Zhou Xiyan said firmly, "There is a possibility that I can win the battle. Come on, are you afraid to accept this challenge? Or, is that level you have just a lie and you're not that level?"

"...Why do I need to do this?" Tang Yu asked strangely.

"Then accept my challenge," Zhou Xiyan said proudly, "I want to see the difference between the two of us. Who is better among us

"...I accept it. When will we fight?"

"After we enrolled in the academy. We will. What do you think?"

"Good, is there anything else you'd like to say? I want to start my training right away."

"That's all, then I'll head back first. Remember, you mustn't forget about our match."

"I'll remember, you can remind me tomorrow if I forget"

"Good"

Zhou Xiyan then immediately left Xin and Tang Yu's room to return to her room. Tang Yu who saw Zhou Xiyan leaving shook his head and then immediately locked the door of his room and started his practice.

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Forest close to Lacross Town.

Xin slowly descended from the sky and landed right at the edge of the waterfall in the forest.

"Very beautiful place…"

When Xin found the place, he was completely amazed by the beauty of the place. There is a waterfall where the water falls from a height of about 50 meters whereas under the waterfall there is a medium-sized lake and the water reflects the moonlight. Around that location, there is green land where around there are lots of fireflies that light up the location.

"I think I've found a suitable location to practice at night." Xin smiled at the place and immediately mobilized his zen energy summoning five clones that had identical forms to hers.

"You guys can start training right away"

"Okay, Boss"

The clones possessed by Xin have their intelligence. The clone also really helps Xin in his training. Each clone has the same energy capacity as Xin's energy capacity. Xin would always summon his clone with a shared amount of energy one-fifth of his own then have the clone replenish the energy.

After the clone's energy is full, Xin will immediately pull back the clone where all the energy absorbed by the clone will merge with Xin. This caused Xin's strength to increase very quickly. Another thing to note about Xin is the thickness and also purity that his zen energy. Xin's zen energy was thicker and pure compared to a zen master at the same level as his. It was also that as long as someone compared his energy to Xin's on the same level, then, that person would lose outright due to the thickness and purity that his zen energy possessed.

Besides being able to help him train, the clone can also help him in obtaining information. Every time Xin eliminates his clone, he will get all the knowledge and experience that has been obtained by his clone. His clone can be used as a spy or a figure to help him dig up information in the future.

The clones started training by absorbing the energy in the place while Xin also did the same. He started to recover his energy. About half an hour passed, and all of his energy along with that of the clone was fully charged.

Xin slowly began eliminating his clones and absorbing the zen energy they absorbed before and used it to increase his physical strength. Slowly the five clones summoned by Xin before have been eliminated and all the zen energy absorbed by them has been fully used by Xin to increase his physical strength.

"...Is it possible for me to absorb spirit crystals from spirit beasts that are over 10,000 years old?" Xin muttered while looking at his body, "Should probably be doable over one week or even two weeks, I am completely focused on raising my physical fitness to the limit where I can absorb spirit crystals from 10,000-year-old spirit beasts. It's just… The problem here is, is it possible for me to defeat a 10,000-year-old spirit beast? With my current level of strength, even with extremely opposing physical strength, it's hard to defeat a 10,000-year-old spirit beast….Perhaps I need to use such assistance? It should be that Uncle Tang's strength can easily overpower a 10,000-year-old spirit beast."

Xin resumed his practice. He summoned five clones and then asked them to absorb the zen energy around him to recover all of his zen energy. That was done by Xin as well. After successful absorption, Xin will eliminate them and then use the zen energy they previously absorbed to increase their current physical strength.

Slowly Xin's physical strength became stronger over time and even now, his physical strength is comparable to that of a Zen master who is at the level of a Zen Veteran who has an animal or human zen.

The time had finally reached half past eleven in the evening. Xin found out through the moon that was in the sky and also did his calculations. Immediately he got up and immediately left the place to return to the hotel.

"Hmmm?"

Just as he reached the floor of his room and was about to return to the room. Xin saw Zhou Xiyan who was standing in front of her bedroom door as if waiting for someone.

"Zhou Xyan?"

"Hmm?" Zhou Xiyan, who heard her name being called, immediately glanced over and found Xin who had returned.

"What are you doing here? Why aren't you in your room?"

"Hehe~ I was waiting for you to come back"

"Wait?"

"How? Are you happy? A beautiful woman is waiting for you to come back, isn't that something that makes you happy?" Zhou Xiyan asked with a smile.

"...Tell me what you want?"

"What do you mean by that, Xin? Do you think I have a purpose in doing all these things?" Zhou Xiyan asked with a frown.

"So? Is there anything else besides that? Let's just say, I want to go back to rest now. It was quite tiring today, especially after the previous practice"

"…I would like to ask about earlier," Zhou Xiyan said embarrassedly, "That…In terms of housing, what is your consideration?"

"Is it just because of that?" Xin asked strangely.

"…Well, you promised me that you would discuss this later and I wanted to hear the answer given to you right away"

"I did say that but not now. After all, the room would still be occupied by Tang Yu for an entire month. Even if I answer now, you can't occupy the room yet."

"That means can I occupy the room later? After Tang Yu found his place to live?" Zhou Xiyan said quickly and excitedly.

"Why did you come to such a conclusion?" Xin asked dryly.

"Isn't that what you said earlier?" Zhou Xiyan said back with a wink, "You said that even if I answer it, you can't occupy the room yet. That is, you agreed for me to occupy the room, right?"

"…I guess it would be a waste to argue with you" Xin sighed then glanced at Zhou Xiyan, "Okay, you can occupy the room."

"Great!"

"However!..." Xin immediately continued in a firm tone, "Remember! Don't break anything in that house and don't dirty it. As long as there is dirt, I want you to clean it up. I don't want my house to be dusty or dirty. Also, I don't want you to just stay there. You will be responsible for the cleanliness of the house except for my room, I will take care of it myself. Besides that, you will also take care of your food matters, I will not be responsible for the food you eat. Do you understand?"

"Ready! I understand, Boss!" Zhou Xiyan said excitedly as he paid his respects, "Hehehe~ Xin if you want, you can come to me for help. Let's just say, whether it's like training or something, I'll help you."

"...You can mind your own business, Zhou Xiyan. I have my arrangement for that matter"

"Hey, don't you enjoy being taught by me? However, I am stronger than you. Hmph!"

"Yes, yes, yes, you are stronger. In that case, I'll return to the room first. Get some rest, tomorrow we have to get up early to register at the academy."

"Good"

Zhou Xiyan and Xin walked into their respective rooms.

By the time Xin arrived at the room, Xin found Tang Yu who was currently training hard. Xin's arrival instantly brought Tang Yu's training to a halt.

"How long will it take for you to raise your strength to level ten?" Xin asked with great interest, "Can you do it in this one month?"

"...Do you think I'm like you?" Tang Yu asked in an even tone, "It will at least take about six to eight more months for me to reach level ten."

"Six to eight months? That's quite a long time"

"…Don't compare us to you, Xin" Tang Yu said with a frown, "Why are you asking about things?"

"I intend to carry out spirit crystal absorption in the future. Maybe a week or two in the future and no later than a month from now. I think that as long as you can break through this ten-month level, we can go together."

"It's impossible for me to do it." Tang Yu shook his head.

"I see" Xin nodded and continued, "Are you interested in joining me on a hunt?"

"...Why do you want to invite me?" Tang Yu asked back.

"I'm just looking for someone to accompany me to go, I think it would be more fun to go together. Apart from that, you can use this time to understand the location as well as gain experience in the forest area where we hunt." Xin replied, "You don't have to worry about me doing anything to you. I won't do anything to you. The village head has asked us to take care of each other. I don't want to answer your question about training or skills because it's a personal matter and things like that shouldn't be told to someone. I'm not answering this question not because I hate you or anything. Apart from that, as long as you ask me for anything, I will tell you. For example, if you're asking for help finding a spirit crystal that you're going to absorb, I can help you find it. Actually, without you asking me for help, you can ask the school for help. You might be said to be a genius. The school will of course help you get the best spirit crystals that can be absorbed by you or maybe you can ask your father for help."

"Hearing that from you, I don't feel happy at all." Tang Yu said in an even tone.

"That's a fact." Xin shrugged his shoulders and continued, "Should be with our current strength at our current age, we can be said to be a genius among geniuses. You can see the expression Zhou Xiyan showed when we first met. She previously felt that she was already a genius but was instantly crushed the moment she found out about your power. I can also analyze from the information you provided earlier that it will take six to eight months for you to advance to level ten from your current level which means it will take six to eight months for you to increase four levels from your current level. If we pulled all the available information, it should be someone of the average strength of our age to be around level two and level three. Level four strengths are already considered geniuses in the eyes of others."

"...Father once explained this matter to me"

"Oh? Uncle Tang told you that?" Xin was interested in it.

"Well," Tang Yu then started to explain, "Based on the information provided by Father, a person who was said to be a genius at the time could raise his strength to level five after his zen awakening in the period before one year. The average zen master can reach level five in a period of one year after they have awakened their zen and in the case of poor aptitude, they can only reach level five by practicing for over a year if not closer to two years."

"Hmmm, then, the analysis that was obtained by me proved to be correct." Xin said, "At least, the average for kids our age especially those who are just about to enroll in the academy, they should only be at level two or level three. In some special cases where they have better talent than others or can be said to be genius, those who can reach level four when they just enroll in school. "

"Are you going to tell the academy about your current level?" Tang Yu asked with great interest.

"Not interested," Xin said lazily.

"Are you sure you can hide this power you have?" Tang Yu asked back, "It is possible that during tomorrow's academy registration event, we will be tested on our current level. You might be able to get away with trying to trick the academy back into the way you lied to Zhou Xiyan about your current power level. But, it's different as long as they have a tool that will help to know the power possessed by someone. You won't be able to run if that situation could happen."

"Don't worry, I have arrangements as long as that happens." Xin said casually, "No one can know my strength as long as I don't reveal it in person."

"Hehehe~" Tang Yu chuckled at this.

"Why are you laughing?" Xin asked as he raised his eyebrows.

"Those last words of yours, I think you would be a little wrong with that. Father knows about your strength without you telling him at all"

"That's a special situation." Xin's face immediately became ugly at the thought, "Back then I was just practicing and many of my skills had not yet been cultivated by me. Uncle Tang used that opportunity to steal information from me"

"The point is, there is someone who can do it, right?" Tang Yu smiled slightly.

"As you wish" Xin rolled his eyes and continued, "Actually, every zen master can easily tell each other's power level that another zen master has"

"Hmm?" Tang Yu was immediately attracted by Xin's words.

"As long as two zen masters are at the same level or one of them has a higher level and the other has a lower level then the higher level wants to know the strength level of the lower one, that can be done," Xin said casually, "What can't be done is for someone whose strength is at a low level to see strength from a higher level. The method is also quite easy. A zen master only needs to focus his attention on a zen master who wants to know his strength level, as long as the conditions previously stated by me are met, he can do it"

Tang Yu just found out about it and without hesitation immediately looked at Xin. Xin knew about Tang Yu's actions and didn't stop him.

"You…Why can't I feel anything from you" Tang Yu looked at Xin with a strange look, "I can't feel the zen energy inside you….Like an ordinary citizen."

"There is a way for me to hide my strength and right now, I have full confidence that even Uncle Tang won't be able to see my strength as long as I don't allow it."

"Hmph!"

In a dark corner near the hotel where Xin and Tang Yu were currently staying in. It seemed that Tang Mu was there, sitting casually listening to the conversation between the two of them. Even though he wasn't happy with Xin's words, Tang Mu couldn't deny that he couldn't feel Xin's power at this time. It was as if Xin was not a Zen master but just an ordinary citizen.

"So"

Tang Yu didn't ask much or want to ask about the ability. Because he knew it would be impossible for Xin to reveal the ability he possessed.

"Try to feel again"

Xin then began to open up a little bit of the power that was owned by him. Tang Yu who heard this immediately refocused his attention on Xin and immediately he could feel a certain amount of energy from within Xin's body and that energy was weaker compared to the strength possessed by him.

"This…" Tang Yu was completely speechless by the ability Xin displayed. Simultaneously, Tang Yu felt that the energy that Xin possessed was disappearing again as if everything he had felt earlier was something unreal.

"That's how it is. I'm not interested in being famous. That's troublesome. It's better to be an ordinary person. That will be better. Because then, no one would challenge us, no one would bother looking for trouble, and no one would try to take advantage of us. We can move wherever we want without worrying about anything."

"…Well, I guess it's better from now on, I set the matter of my strength level to level two." Xin said casually, "It will be troublesome until the academy finds out that Moi knows how to manipulate the power that belongs to me. I will run into a lot of trouble in the future."