At a certain mountain peak near the city of Orlen.

An old man wearing a black robe was currently sitting under the snow, cultivating.

Then a shadow suddenly descended near him and bowed.

" Elder, I'm back "

The old man opened his eyes slowly, looking at the shadow that just descended from the sky.

" Hmm... Did you fill it yet? "

" Yes! "

The shadow took out his pouch and brought it a large frame.

If any of the new disciples saw this frame they would've recognized it immediately, it was the dream world portal!

" Tang Shu, why are you still wearing your disguise? "

" Oh... I'm sorry, it's been a few months and I've yet to get used to this technique. "

The shadow revealed his face, it was the Elder who was in charge of the registration and the last test in the selection exam.

The  Elder glanced at him and said

" You are still wearing it... Forget it, if you don't want to let other see you then I won't mind ... "

" .... " Tang Shu didn't respond

" Anyway, what was the reaction from the others? " The elder continued

" They did not mind, as long as we get them those pills " Tang Shu replied

The elder was looking at the distant clouds then said

" Those old geezers, they still want to live longer huh... "

The old man stayed silent for a moment, then said

" Tang Shu, in a few months the competition will begin. How are your odds? "

" I... I'm sure that I'll get at the very least to the semi-finals. "

" That's not enough! When you go back to the Academy be sure to train hard like your brothers. At the very least don't stop until you take the 6th position ! "

" Your brothers are already in the top 5. If you can't make it there it will only shame our Disciplinary hall! "

" Y-yes! "

Tang Shu shivered at the thought of disappointing the elder, then said to himself

Damn it, geezer, I'm already half a step away from the master realm. Even in the academy, i'm ranked at the top 8th and that still doesn't satisfy you?!

The elder suddenly fixed Tang Shu's body like he heard his thoughts

Fu*k! Can he read my mind now?!

The elder opened his mouth slowly and said

" In a week from now, I will descend to the Academy. Take this decree to that new headmaster. "

He tossed a parchment to Tang Shu

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" Eh... what??! But elder how about your ... "

" Don't fret, in the condition, I am right now it's impossible to break through. And I still have some unfinished business down there... "

He looked at the dream world portal at his side.

" Anyway, some people need a reminding that I am still alive. It will also be a good opportunity to recruit more disciples in our disciplinary hall, and if I find someone interesting maybe I will send him an invitation... "

The elder started laughing like a demon.

Tang Shu swallowed his saliva.

" For now go back! "

" Y-yes! "

Th-this old monster will come to our academy?! Fu*k the last time he nearly ...

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Qianli finished her morning lecture and bid farewell to Wen Er, who was smiling cheerfully.

Just as she was about to go and meet with her senior Pang Yu and Xiao Feng, an old man wearing a tattered robe blocked her way

" Excuse me, young fellow, may I take some of your time? "

Qianli didn't know who and why this old man blocked her path, so she replied in a respectful tone.

" May I know who this Senior is? "

" Oh... haha sorry, I forgot to mention my name. I'm Wen Er's Master, Luo Bai. You can call me Elder Bai "

Qianli was surprised, then she bowed

" Greeting Elder Bai, excuse me for my rudeness before. "

" Don't mind it, anyway. Are you free right now? "

Qianli thought for a moment then answered apologetically

" I'm sorry Elder, I have some friends who I should meet at the central hall right now. I will come back right after I finish my business with them. "

" Hoh... is that so... How about this, I'm also heading here. Do you mind if I go with you? "

Qianli didn't know what to do, she sighed and answered

" No at all Elder."

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Pang Yu was currently waiting in the central hall with Xiao Feng.

Xiao Feng asked him in a curious manner.

" Big brother, who is that senior who's gonna help us? "

" this.... "

Pang Yu didn't know how to answer

then after some moments of hesitation he said

" Truthfully, I don't really know if he will help us, he may just ignore us. "

" But... brother you said that. "

" Yeah I know, do you remember that girl you met yesterday? "

" You mean Teacher Wen Er??! "

" Yeah, the one who I asked for help is her Master, senior Bai. He has close relations with the head master, so the management elders from the central hall will certainly listen to his demands "

" Oh... "

Xiao Feng remembered the events of yesterday, whenever he thought of Wen Er his belly was full of fire.

" Ah... there she is! "

Pang Yu pointed at Qianli who was coming to where they were with the company of ...

" Eh?! What is Master Bai doing with her?? "

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Qianli and Master Bai were chatting along the way to central hall, he asked her some questions about today's lecture.

He wanted to know more about this young fellow who his disciple was so interested in at the first lecture.

But Whenever he asked her a question about formations, Qianli answered in a profound way.

Some of her answers even inspired him, he began to gain enlightenment just from talking to this young disciple.

Unable to contain his happiness, he, like his disciple, began to understand why Wen Er talked so much about him.

" Kid, do you mind joining our ... "

" Greetings Master Bai! " Pang Yu interrupted him

" Greetings, " Xiao Feng said

Master Bai who was going to ask Qianli to join their department was mad at the interruption.

" Pang Yu how dare you... "

Qianli tried to introduce Pang Yu and Xiao Feng to the elder before he could even finish his sentence.

" Ah, Elder. These two are my friends, do you know them? "

" These two are your friends?! "

" I see that you already met with the Elder. Truthfully I didn't think that Master Bai will agree to my request, thank you. "

Pang Yu interrupted him once again and bowed

" Thank you, Elder "

Both Xiao Feng and Qianli bowed

Master Bai was confused at this three youths bowing to him.

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" Ah... I see ... "

Master Bai was currently sighting, after listening to their story he finally managed to understand

Pang Yu sent him a letter this morning, but since he never checked his mails since he was busy and specially this morning when he was listening to his disciple's lecture he didn't read the content.

After hearing out their problem, he was at first shocked. This youth Qianli was a girl?!

He had mixed feelings in his heart, his disciple fell in love with another girl...

But he already made up his mind

" Qianli, truthfully this matter isn't easy to resolve, you have two choices: The first one is to keep hiding your gender until you finish your studies or quit the academy. If someone from the disciplinary hall ever finds out you're a girl you may be executed as a spy from another sect even though you aren't, and so are your friends for helping you! "

The three of them shivered at this thought

" The second method is simpler, you will stop hiding your gender. And of course you will not stay in the dormitory, I will give you my special approbation so that you can stay in the city somewhere for the first year. I will talk with the headmaster about this and since it's only your second day at this academy it won't be a problem !"

Qianli decided after hearing the choices.

" Then I ... "

" But! If I do this for you, you will have to agree to two of my requests without hearing them first! "

Pang Yu shivered at this last sentence

A request from Master Bai? what could it be??!

Qianli thought for a moment then answered

" As long as it doesn't interfere with my morals, please tell Elder. "

" Good answer, the first of my request is simple: Join my Formation and Seals departement! "

" It's not that I don't want to but... "

" But what? you don't want to agree to this simple request??! Then forget it! "

" It's not that Elder, it's just that ... I already joined your department ... "

" Ah... "

Fu*k I should've chosen another thing to ask! Thinking about it she had talent and knowledge in the formations and seals so of course, she would have chosen my department....

Sigh... It was my fault for not thinking about this, forget it! At the very least, i have this gem in my hall!

" Not a problem, consider it as you have fulfilled my request! "

" Thank you, Elder "

" Well, the second request is ... i want to ask you some more questions about the things we talked earlier... cough... If you don't mind ... "

" I will be glad to answer your questions then Elder! "

Qianli didn't know whether to laugh or cry,

This old man shamelessly asked her to teach him some of her knowledge?

Well at the very least this senior will help me, I may as well build a good relationship with him...

" Then don't worry, I'm going right now to the Headmaster to have a talk with him, you guys should just go and ... do your things! "

"Thank you Elder for your kindness "

The three disciples bowed their heads and said

The Elder walked away while having a headache

Ah... How should i explain this to Wen Er...