70: Huo Lan’s shock (Thank you [Another boring day 940

Walking all the way, Ge Mu arrived at the healing ward.

“Bai Feng?” Just as he was about to enter, Ge Mu saw a figure walk out, and a look of surprise flashed across his face.

The young man heard the voice, looked up, and said, “Mentor Ge Mu, long time no see.”

“You...”

Ge Mu was interrupted by the young man's words as soon as he opened his mouth.

He smiled and said, “My cousin's injury is almost healed. I came here specifically to educate him. Fighting and bickering in the Outer Academy is not the Righteous Path. Cultivating diligently and entering the Inner Academy as soon as possible is the key.”

“I advised him several times, but it never had much effect.”

Ge Mu sighed, “I later learned about this incident. The main person involved is a new Disciple, so it's not convenient for me to interfere.”

Bai Feng's smile remained unchanged. “If he can't even defeat a new Disciple, that's Bai Shan's own problem. Mentor Ge Mu, don't worry, I am a reasonable person.”

After speaking, he nodded slightly and walked past Ge Mu.

Looking at Bai Feng's back, Ge Mu felt that everything would probably not end so easily. Bai Feng was once his student, and he knew his personality very well.

Walking inside, Ge Mu saw Bai Shan, who had almost recovered, and also saw another person.

“Lin Ge, why aren't you Cultivating properly? What are you doing here?” Ge Mu looked at the young man standing by the bed.

Lin Ge was one of his core students, and he had hopes of being promoted to the Inner Academy this year.

“Mentor, I came to see Junior Bai Shan,” Lin Ge explained.

Ge Mu's gaze turned to Bai Shan. “I just ran into your brother. You've wasted a year and can't continue like this. With your talent, if you Cultivate well, you have a chance to win one of the top five spots in the Inner Courtyard Selection Competition within two years.”

“Over the past two months, I've reflected deeply and understood. Please rest assured, Mentor, I will definitely Cultivate diligently from now on,” Bai Shan promised with a serious expression.

Ge Mu nodded slightly. Seeing Bai Shan being so well-behaved, he couldn't say anything more.

“Mentor, is Junior Lin Xiu's matter just going to be left at that?” Lin Ge suddenly asked.

“What do you want to say?” Ge Mu frowned. “That Lin Xiu is just a new Disciple. Do you want to go trouble him? What if you win? It would still be an embarrassment for me.”

“How could that be, Mentor? I understand this much,” Lin Ge quickly said with a compensatory smile.

He was going to be promoted to the Inner Academy next year.

And the Inner Academy's forces were complex, so joining a powerful force was crucial if he wanted to Cultivate well.

Bai Feng's visit just now indicated that if he helped Bai Shan teach Du Chaoping, Lin Xiu, and others a lesson, he would try to recruit him into the Bai Gang once he entered the Inner Academy.

Ge Mu stared at him, curious about what his Disciple ultimately wanted to express.

“Mentor, you should know Du Chaoping. He is Mentor Huo Lan's student, and I heard he has broken through to a Two-star Dou Master. You say, would it be a problem if I sparred with him?”

Lin Ge glanced at Bai Shan on the bed. “Junior Bai Shan's leg was broken, and Du Chaoping has something to do with it.”

“That's not a problem,” Ge Mu was momentarily stunned.

Sparring between students was allowed, and Lin Ge was a Three-star Dou Master. Dealing with Du Chaoping, who had just advanced to a Two-star Dou Master, was basically a sure win.

“Mentor, then I'll take that as your agreement.” Seeing that Mentor Ge Mu didn't object, Lin Ge gave Bai Shan a look.

Understanding, Bai Shan's lips curved into a faint smile.

Lin Ge also smiled.

It was indeed inappropriate for him to deal with a new Disciple, but what if he actively challenged him?

He heard that the new Disciple had a good relationship with Du Chaoping. If he seriously injured Du Chaoping, could he tolerate it?

Lin Ge had heard about Wang Ming's fight with that new Disciple, but he didn't care.

Although the opponent could fight Wang Ming to a draw.

But what did that have to do with him, Lin Ge?

After all, he was a Three-star Dou Master. It had only been two months. How much could a new Disciple's strength improve? Could he even reach Three-star Dou Master?

...Inside the room.

Hearing the movement, Huo Lan had just finished washing up, changed into clean clothes, and walked over to open the door.

“Mentor.”

Du Chaoping and the two others stood at the door, respectfully greeting him.

“Come in,” Huo Lan nodded lightly, turned first, and walked into the room. “These past two months, I haven't been at the academy. You haven't fallen behind in your Cultivation, have you?”

Although he was concerned about Lin Xiu's recent situation, since they were all his students, Huo Lan knew he couldn't neglect one for the other.

Walking to the soft chair, Huo Lan turned to sit down, but suddenly saw three figures shrouded in different colored Dou Qi veils, and his butt, which was about to sit, froze in mid-air.

“Dou... Dou Masters? All three of you have become Dou Masters?” Huo Lan's voice was a little out of control, rising a few octaves as it came out of his throat.

What's going on? I only left for two months, how did all three of them advance to Dou Master?

“Mentor, I am now a Two-star Dou Master.” Du Chaoping had never seen his Mentor show such an expression before.

The reason for it was even related to him.

A hint of pride, satisfaction, and gratitude towards Lin Xiu couldn't help but rise in his heart.

All along, his Cultivation speed had not been fast, even ranking among the lowest in the academy.

Huo Lan didn't speak. After sitting down, he picked up the water cup on the table, drank several gulps, and then slowly put it down.

“Tell me, what exactly happened?” Originally, he was concerned about Lin Xiu's situation, but Huo Lan now had to focus his attention on these three students first.

The three exchanged glances, and finally, Du Chaoping recounted, telling his Mentor about the cave chamber and the pure Dou Qi.

“Mentor, thanks to Junior Lin Xiu, otherwise, the three of us would never have been able to improve our strength so much in such a short time.” Finally, Du Chaoping didn't forget to emphasize Lin Xiu's contribution.

At first, hearing about the pure Dou Qi, Huo Lan's heart tightened, but upon learning that Lin Xiu had actively refused, his heart relaxed again.

“Lin Xiu's refusal was very correct. If you kept giving him pure Dou Qi, it would actually harm him.”

Huo Lan looked at his three Disciples, speaking earnestly, “It's not that using Dou Qi to improve is bad, but Lin Xiu has just entered the academy. He has plenty of time and isn't in a rush.”

After all, Lin Xiu had Cultivated for a short time in the academy, and his Foundation was far less solid than Du Chaoping and the other two. Using external forces to improve was not good.

He scanned the three of them, finally stopping at Du Chaoping. “You were stuck at the Fighter Realm for too long before. Now, breaking through with external help can be considered a good thing. Work hard and strive to participate in the Inner Courtyard Selection Competition this year. With good luck, you might even get in.”

The Inner Courtyard Selection Competition annually required a minimum strength of a Seven-star Dou Master.

Below a Seven-star Dou Master, even participating would not secure a spot among the top fifty.

“Mentor, I...” Du Chaoping's face was filled with apprehension. Improving at least five stars in a year, and in the Dou Master Realm, was something he wouldn't even dare to dream of.

However.

As soon as he opened his mouth, he saw Huo Lan raise his palm, and he closed his mouth.

“No need to speak. I know what you're worried about, but you are now a Two-star Dou Master, and you have a great chance this year. I will help you.” As a Mentor, Huo Lan was naturally not heartless.

Moreover, Huo Lan had seen everything Du Chaoping had done for him over the past two years; even if there was no merit, there was hard work.

Now that Du Chaoping had a chance, he would definitely lend a helping hand.

“Thank you, Mentor. I will definitely not let you down.” Du Chaoping's nose tingled, and he bowed to Huo Lan.

That Junior Lin Xiu's contribution is indispensable for me to have this opportunity. I must keep it in mind!

He silently chanted in his heart.

Beside him, Han Pu and Qin Zhi smiled, clapping their hands to congratulate Du Chaoping.

They were not in a hurry, confident in their own talent. This was only their second year in the academy, and they had ample time and opportunity to contend for a spot in the Inner Academy.

Huo Lan conjured a gust of wind, lifting Du Chaoping. “Now tell me more about Lin Xiu. Why did he go outside the academy? Doesn't he like fishing?”