In the Elegant Pavilion, just as Sun Ning and Zhao Tian were chatting idly, the warrior Zhao Tian had sent to investigate Hu Xiner walked in, cupped his fists, and said, "Young Master Zhao, I've found out..."

Zhao Tian's face lit up with joy, and he asked, "You've found out? Which beauty is in that Elegant Pavilion? Whose partner is she in the Dongzhou Academy?"

"Oh well, it doesn't matter, why should I care whose partner she is? Since this lady has caught my eye, she's mine."

"Where is the beauty?"

Zhao Tian said with glee.

The warrior said, "Young Master Zhao, don't get excited. The beauty is just an ordinary disciple, a warrior of the Southern Yard. She is not in the Elegant Pavilion; she's down in the square below."

"What? Such a great beauty is being watched like a monkey in the square? Is there no justice? Take me there immediately; I want to invite her to the Elegant Pavilion." Zhao Tian rushed out of the Elegant Pavilion.

Sun Ning was also extremely curious. He had known Zhao Tian for many years and had never seen him so infatuated with a woman before, so he hurriedly followed. He also wanted to see what kind of beauty it was.

...

In the square, the buzz among the crowd grew louder.

"What a beautiful woman, which monastery is she from?"

"So beautiful."

"A fairy."

Hu Xiner stood amidst the crowd, with heated gazes turning towards her one after another.

This made Lin Bai somewhat impatient.

But Hu Xiner just kept smiling without saying a word.

Lin Bai said, "If you want to come out with me again next time, wear a black robe!"

Hu Xiner pouted and said, "Even if I wear a black robe, it won't hide Auntie's charm!"

Lin Bai shook his head helplessly and said, "I regret it now. Bringing you out was truly a mistake. I should have kept you locked on Dragon Raising Island and let you leave after a year!"

Hu Xiner looked at Lin Bai wistfully and said, "Do you want to raise this little fox?"

Lin Bai shook his head helplessly.

At this time, two extremely handsome men walked over from afar, came to Lin Bai, cupped their fists, and said, "Brother Lin, long time no see."

Lin Bai turned around, a hint of surprise in his eyes. After a slight hesitation, he cupped his fists and laughed, "Haha, it's Zi Donglai and Xie Changqing."

Zi Donglai and Xie Changqing were warriors who had joined the Dongzhou Academy with Lin Bai, and these two were also among the Tianjiao of the Nine Heavens Primordial Ancestor Mountain!

Zi Donglai glanced at Hu Xiner and then laughed, "Brother Lin, you are truly fortunate. Your sister-in-law really is a peerless beauty!"

Xie Changqing also nodded with a smile.

Lin Bai shook his head and said, "You two misunderstood. This is my friend, not my wife!"

Xie Changqing laughed, "Brother Lin, don't try to deceive us. Even if she isn't now, she could be in the future. After all, a beauty deserves a hero, and Brother Lin, you are a soon-to-rise peerless Tianjiao of this generation, so having a few stunning beauties around is quite normal."

Lin Bai replied with a wry smile, "Xie Changqing, Zi Donglai, you two are also peerless Tianjiao, how come there are no beauties around you?"

Xie Changqing glanced at Zi Donglai, smiling wryly, "Brother Lin, we're not like you. I sell elixirs, and Zi Donglai tells fortunes. We have no interest in women..."

Zi Donglai also smiled and nodded.

Lin Bai, looking at them with interest, said with a smile, "Selling elixir pills, telling fortunes... So, Xie Changqing, you are also here to participate in the Alchemist assessment?"

Xie Changqing laughed lightly, "Although I have some alchemy insights and want to sell some elixir pills, in Dongzhou Academy, these warriors only recognize alchemists endorsed by Dan Island. Without a grade, you can't even sell elixirs!"

"I have no choice but to participate in the assessment."

Xie Changqing said with a laugh.

Zi Donglai laughed, "I just came to accompany Brother Xie and take in the excitement! Brother Lin, how about you?"

Lin Bai replied with a bitter smile, "To be honest, after joining Dongzhou Academy, I found myself short of funds, so I want to earn an alchemist grade. Then I can make elixir pills, sell them casually, and exchange for Spirit Liquid to support my cultivation!"

Xie Changqing responded with a laugh, "So Brother Lin is here for the assessment too. Then later, we'll have to see Brother Lin's skills."

Lin Bai shook his head with a wry smile.

Zi Donglai said, "I've heard that Leng Qianxue from the North Courtyard is also joining the assessment this time?"

Lin Bai frowned, unfamiliar with the name Leng Qianxue.

Xie Changqing laughed, "Brother Lin has been cultivating for many years, so you probably haven't heard of Leng Qianxue."

"This woman joined Dongzhou Academy many years ago and is a remarkable female warrior from the North Courtyard, with astonishing martial arts talent and unparalleled beauty. Especially in alchemy, she's considered the foremost of our time!"

"She became an Eighth-Grade Alchemist three years ago and is likely aiming for the Ninth-grade in today's assessment."

"Because Leng Qianxue is so popular within Dongzhou Academy, there are so many warriors watching today!"

"And it's not just Leng Qianxue attending; I've heard that Cai Yu, the top disciple under Master Skyless Alchemy, will also participate!"

Xie Changqing said casually, "Leng Qianxue and Cai Yu are both aiming to reach Ninth-grade Alchemist, and these two are the biggest talking points of today's assessment!"

Lin Bai nodded in sudden understanding.

For someone like Lin Bai, a chef who transitioned midway into alchemy, he was indeed quite unfamiliar with the alchemists' affairs at Dongzhou Academy.

Now, after hearing Xie Changqing and Zi Donglai's explanation, he understood a bit.

Just then, Zhao Tian and Sun Ning hurriedly walked out of the Elegant Pavilion, brushing past Lin Bai, and arrived in front of Hu Xiner, smiling as they cupped their fists and said, "Miss, what a coincidence, we meet again."

Lin Bai, Zi Donglai, and Xie Changqing all turned back with puzzled expressions to look at Zhao Tian and Sun Ning.

Hu Xiner said, "It's not a coincidence at all. Haven't you been sending people to follow me all along?"

"Uh..." Zhao Tian was embarrassed for a moment, then he smiled and said, "Miss, this is not a place to talk. With your beauty, if you stand here for half a day, you'll probably be watched like a monkey."

"I've rented an Elegant Pavilion above with a great view, allowing you to see all the warriors and keep track of the alchemy process, and it's very secluded, away from all these unpleasant gazes."

"Why don't you come up to the Elegant Pavilion with me for a chat?"

Zhao Tian directly proposed.

Upon hearing this, Hu Xiner's beautiful eyes sparkled with a hint of light. She looked at Lin Bai and softly said, "Lin Bai, let's go to the Elegant Pavilion."

Lin Bai said, "If you want to go, go ahead. I have to participate in the alchemy assessment."

Hu Xiner's beautiful eyes shifted, and she smiled, saying, "Alright then. After you finish the assessment, don't forget to come and take me home!"

"Otherwise, I'll tell everyone about our little secrets!"

"Hehehe."

Hu Xiner said with a charming laugh.

Lin Bai's face darkened immediately upon hearing this…

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