59: Su Xiao

After some inquiries, Lin Xiu found Lin Dun, who had already received treatment.

However, Lin Dun's condition was not too good; after examination, he would need to rest for at least the next week.

"Brother Xiu, I'm too useless," Lin Dun said, looking ashamed.

"No need, we are different, truly," Lin Xiu patted Lin Dun's shoulder and comforted him very earnestly.

He wasn't joking; he had a cheat!

Now injured, Lin Dun couldn't go out for training with Lin Xiu, and he felt he had lost the opportunity to serve Brother Xiu again.

With Brother Xiu's rate of progress, the next time he saw Brother Xiu, the gap between them would only grow wider.

Lin Xiu didn't know Lin Dun's thoughts; after understanding Lin Dun's situation, he breathed a sigh of relief.

He had brought the person out, and now bringing him back whole was a kind of accountability to himself.

After chatting for a moment, Lin Xiu got up and left. His training plan hadn't ended; to be precise, it had just begun when an accident forced him to return early.

Reflecting on this outing, the gains were quite substantial.

"Everything lies in quality, not quantity. I'll earn Mission Points while improving all my Fighting Skills."

Recalling this experience, Lin Xiu realized he had many Fighting Skills, but when truly facing an opponent stronger than himself, only Ben Lei Palm was usable, and Mountain Shatterer could barely count.

"The goal is to pass the selection in a year and secure a spot in the Inner Academy, but that's not all. Before entering the Inner Academy, there's another Fire Energy snatch. The key is how to retain the Fire Energy."

Lin Xiu had read books, so he was quite familiar with this period.

It was said that during the annual Fire Energy snatch, senior Disciples who had advanced to the Inner Academy in previous years would act as opponents, snatching from the newly promoted new Disciples, with the aim of tempering the troublemakers among the new Disciples.

This tradition had existed in Canaan Academy for many years, until Xiao Yan's batch, who, by leading the Disciples to snatch back, broke it for the first time.

"The difficulty is immense. Even Xiao Yan barely managed to keep his Fire Energy by teaming up with many others. He had a Di-Rank Dou Technique, a Profound Rank secret art, and an abnormal flame. My biggest reliance now is merely the Profound Rank Intermediate Ben Lei Palm."

The pressure was immense, but Lin Xiu could still bear it. A year was enough time for him to change many things.

The saying that effort can change fate might sound empty to others.

But for him, it was an absolute truth and maxim.

"Lin Xiu, why are you here?"

As he walked into the courtyard, Wu Hao saw the person approaching, looking surprised. He now had his arm bandaged, looking somewhat miserable.

"Is there a problem? This place isn't owned by your Family," Lin Xiu had no good attitude towards Wu Hao; this guy was a battle maniac.

"Lin Xiu, the fight between you and me isn't over. Just you wait, I will formally challenge you and defeat you," Wu Hao said seriously.

"Suit yourself," Lin Xiu shrugged and walked past Wu Hao indifferently.

Wu Hao stopped him, "Lin Xiu, if you're thinking of retaliating against Brother Xiu Yan, then I advise you to give up early. He will be participating in the Inner Academy promotion next year."

Wu Hao didn't know why Lin Xiu had come to the Academy, assuming Lin Xiu had been injured by Xiu Yan and came here for healing.

Out of good intentions, Wu Hao decided to remind him.

Xiu Yan was a senior Disciple from two terms at the Academy, very strong, and the captain of the Enforcement Team. If Lin Xiu wanted revenge, the Enforcement Team members would proactively seek trouble with him without Xiu Yan even needing to speak.

"Are you done? Then I'm leaving," Lin Xiu shifted his gaze from Wu Hao...

Mission Hall.

A handsome young man walked in, dressed in light blue attire, exuding a subtle Aura.

"Brother Su."

"Hello, Brother Su Xiao."

Facing the greetings from those around him, the young man smiled and nodded politely in response.

"Junior Sister, I heard my mission was completed," Su Xiao walked to the counter and gently tapped the desktop.

"Yes, and it was by a new Disciple this year. To complete this mission, he must have at least risked half his life."

The girl bent down to retrieve the Red Bee King's stinger from behind the counter, her expression serious as she spoke, as if she had been observing when Lin Xiu acquired the stinger.

"A new Disciple? Haha, then the Academy has indeed recruited a good batch of Disciples this year," Su Xiao showed a hint of surprise.

The Red Bee King was a Class 2 Demonic Beast; although it might rank lower among its kind, it was still not something a new Disciple could take down.

"That's right, Brother Su. Your reward is too stingy. If it weren't for that guy, for anyone else, it might take at least another half a year before someone would accept it."

The girl knew Su Xiao had a good temper, so she spoke very casually.

"How do you know him so well? Do you have feelings for him?" Su Xiao glanced at her.

"Because he was the one I tested during the enrollment," the girl was Lin Xiu's senior sister. "He was originally just a stable boy from another Family, with no background. After entering Canaan Academy, he worked very hard and didn't miss out on any Fighting Skills."

The girl paused, "Brother Su, you're really lucky. A Yellow Rank Low-Grade secret art for a Red Bee King stinger."

"Ah?" Su Xiao's smile immediately faded. He heard it was a new Disciple and thought it was a Disciple from some Family.

It hadn't even been a month since this year's new Disciples enrolled, so their Cultivation strength generally wouldn't be high.

If it wasn't for a genuine need, which newly enrolled Disciple would risk confronting a Class 2 Demonic Beast? Unless they were a hothead, it was unlikely.

Thinking of this, Su Xiao felt a bit awkward. He had posted this mission with the original intention that if anyone was passing by, they could help him retrieve it.

"Should I compensate him?" Su Xiao tentatively asked the girl.

The girl gave a thumbs-up, "As expected of the beloved Brother Su."

Rubbing his chin, Su Xiao pondered what would be a suitable compensation.

At this moment, the girl seemed to see something, emerged from behind the counter, and quickly ran out of the Mission Hall.

"Senior Sister?" Lin Xiu, who was about to leave the Academy, was suddenly stopped by someone. He looked closely and it was an acquaintance.

"Don't speak, just listen to me," the girl spoke rapidly, occasionally gesturing with her eyes towards Su Xiao in the Mission Hall, and quickly explained the situation.

Finally, she patted Lin Xiu's chest, "Brother Su Xiao is a very good person. I've secured this opportunity for you, don't waste it."

There's such a good thing? Lin Xiu was stunned, "Senior Sister, thank you."

The girl smiled and motioned for Lin Xiu to follow.

"Brother Su Xiao, this is the new Disciple. His name is Lin Xiu," the girl introduced.

"Junior Disciple Lin, thank you for retrieving the Red Bee King stinger for me," Su Xiao, true to his name, always had a smile on his face.

He observed Lin Xiu, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

To be a beloved senior Disciple in the Academy, Su Xiao relied not only on his good temper but also on his powerful strength.

Facing Lin Xiu, Su Xiao felt that this junior Disciple was not like an ordinary new Disciple. From Lin Xiu's Aura and demeanor, he seemed more like a senior Disciple who had undergone half a year of tempering.

"I just happened to be lacking a Fighting Skill in this area, so I took your mission when I saw it," Lin Xiu responded with a smile.

"Xiao Xue just reminded me. A Class 2 Red Bee King's stinger for a Yellow Rank Low-Grade secret art is indeed a bit too stingy."

Su Xiao pointed at the girl standing behind the counter, "Mainly, I never expected a new Disciple to dare confront a Class 2 Red Bee King.

When I previously obtained this secret art Fighting Skill, I also got a map from its owner. I never had time to explore it, so I might as well give it to you. When you become stronger in the future, you can go and take a look."

After a brief thought, Su Xiao came up with compensation, took out a parchment, and handed it to Lin Xiu.