Xiao Ling smiled faintly and patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder, "These things have no effect on me, and I can't exchange them for many resources if I trade them out. Now you can use them, so giving them to you is naturally the best choice. But since you don't want to accept these resources for nothing, then I will make a request to you."
After listening to Xiao Ling's narration, Xiao Yan cast a firm look at him, "Cousin, as long as it is within my ability, I will definitely do it."
Nodding slightly, Xiao Ling smiled and said, "In Canaan Academy, there is an elder who has helped me a lot. Although we are not master and apprentice, we are in fact master and apprentice. For some reasons, I did not worship him as my teacher, and he is old now, and wants to find a direct disciple to inherit his mantle."
After hearing this, Xiao Yan probably had a guess in his mind, and looked at Xiao Ling with a puzzled face, "Cousin, do you want me to take that senior as my teacher?"
Xiao Ling nodded slightly and said patiently, "That's right. Your talent has been restored now, and all the prerequisites to become an alchemist have been met. I see that your soul perception is beyond ordinary people, and you must have extraordinary talent in alchemy. That senior is Elder Huo from the Alchemy Department of Canaan College. His cultivation has reached the peak of the Douhuang realm, and his alchemy skills have reached the peak of the fifth level for decades. He will be able to teach you the art of alchemy carefully and lay a solid foundation for you. You can also join Canaan College and enjoy the resources of the college. There is also the 'Heavenly Burning Qi Training Tower' in the inner courtyard to help you quickly improve your cultivation. Canaan College has made a great contribution to my achievements today."
After listening to Xiao Ling's narration, Xiao Yan's eyes became brighter. Since he had the prerequisites to become an alchemist, he naturally wanted to become a distinguished alchemist. Elder Huo was a peak Dou Huang powerhouse and a veteran fifth-grade alchemist. His teaching ability was unquestionable, as he had been able to mentor an alchemy genius like Xiao Ling. Becoming Elder Huo's direct disciple would not only allow him to learn alchemy, but also allow him to fulfill Xiao Ling's request. Then, accepting Xiao Ling's gift wouldn't be so awkward.
Xiao Yan nodded seriously and replied to Xiao Ling, "Since that's the case, I will definitely devote my full energy to cultivation and strive to catch the eye of that senior. If I'm lucky enough to be accepted as his disciple, I will certainly respect my teacher and fulfill my duties as a disciple."
Satisfied with the answer, Xiao Ling smiled and pressed the ring into Xiao Yan's palm. "Alright, since you agree to this proposal, then accept it. Elder Huo won't accept a fifteen-year-old with only the third level of Dou Qi as his personal disciple. When your cultivation is sufficient, I will take you to Canaan Academy. However, if you betray your teacher and ancestors, I will not show you mercy because we are of the same clan."
Xiao Ling was grateful to Elder Huo. Allowing Xiao Yan to be his disciple would also relieve him of the worry of not being able to inherit his legacy.
After chatting with Xiao Yan for a while, Xiao Ling sent him away from his small courtyard. Xiao Yan was also overjoyed, eager to share the good news with his father.
After addressing Xiao Yan's concerns, Xiao Ling left his courtyard and strolled through the Xiao family mansion.
Upon returning to the Xiao family, Xiao Ling first held a clan meeting and then checked Xiao Yan's health. He hadn't had time to properly appreciate the Xiao family's new mansion.
The entire mansion was enormous, forming a three-way, multi-entry quadrangle with a strict central axis symmetry. The layout was orderly and well-organized. Pavilions, towers, and towers with flying eaves and green tiles intertwined and twisted, creating a delicate and elegant atmosphere yet a majestic grandeur.
As he slowly walked up the bluestone steps, passing clan members greeted Xiao Ling respectfully. In the eyes of all the Xiao family members, Xiao Ling was the true pillar of the Xiao family. Without Xiao Ling, the Xiao family would not exist today.
Xiao Ling didn't put on airs, smiling and responding to the clansmen. Now Xiao Ling finally understood why those peerless masters always liked to keep a straight face. It was because too many people greeted you, and responding to them was really tiring.
After a casual stroll around the Xiao family, Xiao Ling returned to his own courtyard. As soon as he pushed open the gate, he saw three girls dressed up, looking like they were planning to go out.
Seeing Xiao Ling's arrival, Zi Yan, the leader, immediately ran to Xiao Ling and put her arm around him. "Xiao Ling, Xiao Ling, this is our first time in the imperial capital, how about going out for a walk?"
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Hearing Zi Yan's question, Xiao Ling suddenly realized that they were going out shopping. It seemed that no matter what world they were in, women were fascinated by shopping.
Xiao Ling waved his hand and patted Zi Yan's head. "I won't go shopping with you. If you want to go out and have fun, go ahead. Remember to behave yourself when you're out and about. But if anyone provokes you, don't be polite."
After giving the three women a few instructions and asking Yao Chen to take care of them, Xiao Ling returned to his training room.
He pulled out the Green Lotus Platform from the system space and sat cross-legged on it. With a flip of his hand, he took out a Fire Lotus Seed, placed it in his stomach, and began to refine its immense fire energy.
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The next morning.
Xiao Ling opened his eyes and formed the hand seal to end his training. Feeling the growing Dou Qi within him, Xiao Ling felt quite satisfied.
"This Earth Fire Lotus Seed is truly a treasure. With it, it won't take long to break through to Dou Wang Sixth Star. Once you reach Dou Wang Sixth Star, take the Douling Pill and ascend to Dou Wang Seventh Star. By then, by devouring and refining the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire, your cultivation will surely rise rapidly."
Just then, there was a knock at the training room door, followed by Zi Yan's voice, "Xiao Ling, Xiao Ling, someone from the royal family is looking for you. It seems to be a princess."
Hearing Zi Yan's call, Xiao Ling stored the Azure Lotus Platform in his system space and left the training room.
Seeing Xiao Ling's appearance, Zi Yan's face lit up with joy. "Xiao Ling, Xiao Ling, I want to tell you, that princess brought a lot of medicinal herbs. She said she wants to give them to you. She's waiting for you in the living room."
Patting Zi Yan's head, Xiao Ling smiled. "That's the reward I gave the royal family for refining the Po Zong Pill. It's not something I take for free."
With that, Xiao Ling took Zi Yan's hand and walked towards the living room.
Zi Yan took out a storage ring and handed it to Xiao Ling. "These are the gifts that others sent yesterday. Most of them are some medicinal herbs. Since you are practicing, I will keep them for you first."
(End of this chapter)