Chapter 66: Goodwill and Preparation!

Chapter 66: Goodwill and Preparation!

Hu Qian looked at the five students in front of him, and said meaningfully, "The competition within the inner courtyard is far beyond what the outer courtyard can compare to."

"When you new students from the inner courtyard enter, if you still act alone, you're likely to suffer."

"The five of you, as the top five of this year's freshmen, can survive better in the inner courtyard by uniting."

"After all, due to its special rules, the inner courtyard, the so-called background behind you, won't play a big role."

After Hu Qian finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Ze and his group.

Xiao Ze remained calm, while Little Doctor Immortal and Xiao Xun'er stood beside him, appearing as if following Xiao Ze's lead.

Han Yue nodded in agreement, obviously taking his words to heart.

And the last one, Bai Cheng, lowered his head, his expression somewhat gloomy.

Seeing Bai Cheng's demeanor, Hu Qian knew that his words had no effect on him.

"Alright, I've said what I had to. Ultimately, how to choose is up to you."

Hu Qian waved his hand to dismiss them, and as Xiao Ze's group was about to leave the room, Hu Qian spoke again.

"Xiao Ze, you stay."

Xiao Ze was momentarily stunned, quickly understanding that it was about his training plan.

He gestured to Xiao Xun'er and Little Doctor Immortal not to worry.

Han Yue and Bai Cheng, however, were somewhat puzzled. Why did the Vice Dean want to speak with Xiao Ze alone? They didn't think the Vice Dean would be particularly biased towards Xiao Ze. After all, in their eyes, as a senior high-level practitioner and manager of the outer courtyard of the Canaan Academy, what kind of talent hadn't he seen? He wouldn't favor Xiao Ze just because of his uniqueness.

After the four left, Xiao Ze returned to the table and waited quietly for Hu Qian's words.

"Little guy, you should know why I asked you to stay, right?"

Hu Qian said kindly, not even realizing it himself.

The tone he used with Xiao Ze was even more gentle than when he spoke to his granddaughter, Hu Jia.

After all, Xiao Ze possessed such talent, yet he remained humble and polite. Who wouldn't like such a student?

"Vice Dean, is it about the training plan?"

"Hehe, yes, it's about the training plan. I mentioned the special rules of the inner courtyard just now."

"Your training plan won't work in the inner courtyard. Originally, you were given two years of training time, but unexpectedly, you've earned your ticket to the inner courtyard in just one year."

"Although the training plan has changed, while you're in the outer courtyard, you still enjoy various hidden benefits."

"But once you enter the inner courtyard, these hidden benefits will no longer exist. You need to be mentally prepared for this."

Xiao Ze had already expected this, so he wasn't surprised.

"I understand, and besides, once I enter the inner courtyard, I believe I can adapt to its rules."

"Haha, youth is good indeed, full of lofty aspirations. But rest assured, there's one aspect of the training plan that hasn't changed."

Hu Qian said, smiling at Xiao Ze.

Seeing Xiao Ze's slight surprise, he no longer kept him guessing.

"The Alchemy Department is independent of the inner and outer courtyards, so the benefits you previously gained can still be retained."

Xiao Ze's eyes lit up with a hint of joy.

The quota for medicinal pills was still very valuable to him before he became an alchemist.

"Thank you, Vice Dean!"

Xiao Ze knew that the Vice Dean had probably exerted some influence behind the scenes.

Being able to retain the quota for medicinal pills probably involved some concessions from the Vice Dean to the Alchemy Department.

"Little guy, grow well. Grow to the point where even the Canaan Academy is proud of you!"

Hu Qian felt genuine affection for Xiao Ze as he saw through him instantly.

Although they didn't have the title of master and disciple, Hu Qian still regarded Xiao Ze as his disciple, sparing no effort to secure benefits for him.

"I'll always remember your kindness, Vice Dean!"

Xiao Ze didn't say anything about repaying the Vice Dean. After all, he didn't have the qualifications to say such things now, which would seem insincere.

When he had the ability in the future, Xiao Ze would definitely repay the kindness like a flowing spring repays a dripping water!

"Alright, little guy, go back now. You'll enter the inner courtyard in about five days. Use this time to improve your strength so you can feel more at home in the inner courtyard."

Xiao Ze bowed and took his leave.

Hu Qian watched Xiao Ze disappear into the room.

Sensing three girls waiting for Xiao Ze outside the library, he couldn't help shaking his head and smiling.

"This little guy is quite fortunate. But it's understandable. Talents always attract attention..."

"It's a pity for my granddaughter... she can't be with such an outstanding person."

Hu Qian thought of his own granddaughter who always caused him worry, feeling a headache coming on.

He had heard about Hu Jia confessing to Xiao Xun'er.

"Never mind, let them solve their own problems."

Outside the library...

It wasn't surprising for Xiao Ze to see Xiao Xun'er and Little Doctor Immortal, but Han Yue's presence surprised him a bit.

The atmosphere among the three was quite pleasant as they chatted.

"Sister Han Yue."

Xiao Ze politely greeted her.

"Xiao Ze, you heard what the Vice Dean said about the inner courtyard affairs earlier. The competition in the inner courtyard is particularly fierce."

"Just entering the inner courtyard is not easy, so I was thinking if we could cooperate?"

Han Yue got straight to the point, explaining her thoughts.

Xiao Ze hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Little Doctor Immortal and Xiao Xun'er. Seeing that they had no objections, he smiled.

"I would be honored to cooperate with Senior Sister Han Yue."

Han Yue breathed a sigh of relief.

"I have a clansman in the inner courtyard who knows about the situation there. It's better than going in blind."

Xiao Ze and Han Yue chatted for a while before saying goodbye.

Xiao Ze left the Canaan Academy with Xiao Xun'er and Little Doctor Immortal.

They enjoyed themselves in Canaan City for a few days.

After all, once they entered the inner courtyard, it would be troublesome to come out again. They also needed to prepare some items in advance, such as changing clothes.

They were still teenagers, growing rapidly, sometimes changing their appearance in just one day. It was necessary to prepare more clothes.

At the same time, Xiao Ze also wrote a letter to the Xiao family through the channels of the Canaan Academy, informing Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan about his situation and reassuring them not to worry.

If there were any urgent matters, they could write to him.

Perhaps after being too tense recently, after relaxing for a few days, Xiao Xun'er and Little Doctor Immortal actually broke through successively, advancing further towards the Dou Master level.

And after persuading and even threatening her, Xiao Xun'er finally accepted the Diamond Body Pill gifted by Xiao Ze.

Persuasion naturally involved patiently explaining the reasons.

As for the threat... it was simply a direct refusal to take it.

The two elders in the library had also mentioned that although this pill had a sealing technique, it had been passed down from ancient times. Therefore, once the seal was broken, it had to be taken immediately, or else its efficacy would be completely lost.

Helpless, Xiao Xun'er had no choice but to accept it.

At the same time, she decided to take the Diamond Body Pill when she reached the rank of Dou Master.

Finally, Xiao Ze bid farewell to his friends and mentors at the Canaan Academy and ushered in the time to enter the inner courtyard.

(End of this chapter)