95: Xiao Weiqing's choice

Xue Cheng sighed and said, "It's completely different."

"Taking a master means having an official status. You should know that the master-disciple relationship is second only to direct blood relations."

"An Exclusive Teacher is just a teaching model, designed to better instruct geniuses who make rapid progress in strength."

"The two cannot be compared in the same breath."

"Otherwise, why do you think Qin Tian wants to take Teacher Zhou as his master? Firstly, it's a good fit, and secondly, the deans' requirements for taking disciples are strict. I've looked into it; to take a master, we have to at least enter the Second Realm to have a chance. How could a Seventh Realm powerhouse take a disciple so casually?"

Duan Shuyu nodded. "Xue Cheng is right. Luo Jiang Academy has been established for nearly a hundred years. The deans have seen all kinds of geniuses, but how many of them can actually grow up to become powerhouses?"

"Among the three deans, the most recent one to take a disciple was Dean Wan Bin, who took a Trainee with a Level 6 Earth-type Extraordinary Talent two years ago."

Xue Cheng nodded. "Yeah, even if we want to take a few Upper Academy teachers as our masters, it's extremely difficult. Just look at Qin Tian and you'll know. If I can become Teacher Qian's student later, I'll be satisfied. As for taking her as my master, I'll find a way to make it official later."

As he spoke...

Xue Cheng looked at Wei Lan. "Sister Wei Lan, you have to put in a few good words for me later."

"I'm counting on you."

Xue Cheng pressed his hands together with a pleading look.

This made Wei Lan wave her hands repeatedly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Hearing this...

Everyone finally remembered.

This cute girl with a top-tier figure had been taken as a disciple by Teacher Qian Yi on the first day of Spirit Cultivation class. It was even Teacher Qian Yi who had taken the initiative. No wonder Xue Cheng was so jealous at the time.

It turned out that taking a master was this difficult.

"Damn, I thought choosing a teacher meant I could live the high life," Ke Yingtian sighed.

Qin Tian shook his head. "It's not that simple."

"This time, among us, I reckon only Xiao Weiqing can take a master. Xiao Weiqing could study under Teacher Li Ding. If he wants to take one of the deans as his master, that depends on the deans' thoughts. But only Dean Wan is suitable for Xiao Weiqing. However, Dean Wan only took a disciple two years ago, so now..."

Qin Tian didn't continue.

Everyone understood what Qin Tian meant.

Dean Wan likely wouldn't take another disciple in the short term.

"Brother Qing, what are your thoughts?" Wei Lan asked softly.

Xiao Weiqing replied, "Let's see the deans' requirements later."

Indeed.

As the top geniuses of Luo Jiang Academy, these 47 Trainees could choose an exclusive mentor or even take a master now, but in the end, it still depended on the teachers' wishes and requirements.

"Brother Qing, you can choose from the three deans. If that doesn't work, choose Teacher Li Ding. If neither works, then choose Teacher Qian. I'll put in a good word for you then," Wei Lan whispered.

Xiao Weiqing flicked Wei Lan's forehead with his finger. "What are you thinking? You can't do that. At most, you can only choose one."

"Also, if your teacher finds out you're treating Teacher Qian as a backup, she'll be furious."

Hearing this, Wei Lan stuck out her tongue, realizing her idea was indeed a bit inappropriate.

The Trainees discussed the various teachers' strengths, personalities, and recruitment requirements, preparing to choose a suitable mentor later.

Half an hour later.

A group of teachers walked into the training ground, wearing the unique mentor uniforms of Luo Jiang Academy.

However, the vibe was a bit strange.

Because the person in the lead was wearing a black tank top, large shorts, and flip-flops, with a cigar in his mouth—looking exactly like an idle street loafer. He was completely out of place among the other teachers who stood tall in their standard uniforms.

"Principal Ning is still so full of personality. If I could take Principal Ning as my master, I could walk sideways in the academy from now on," Fei Xiaobao said.

Zhuang Yu sneered, "With your waistline, there's no difference between you and walking sideways."

The teachers arrived, and the staff brought over several long tables and chairs.

The teachers sat down.

Dean Zhong said, "You are all Trainees at the divine palace Perfection stage. The academy is assigning exclusive mentors to help your cultivation path go a bit more smoothly."

"Of course, if any of you wish to take a master, that is also possible, but it depends on the teachers' willingness."

"Let's begin."

After speaking, Ning Xing and the three deans sat in the center, while the other teachers lined up in order.

Fei Xiaobao stepped forward and asked, "Dean Zhong, may I ask the criteria for the three deans and the other teachers to take disciples?"

Zhong Wen Zhong replied, "I am not considering taking disciples for the time being."

Wan Bin said, "I'm not considering it at the moment either."

Peng Ming: "Same for me."

The Upper Academy Trainees were all somewhat disappointed, while also lamenting the high standards of the three deans, who didn't give them a chance to choose at all.

Zhong Wen Zhong comforted them, "As deans of our respective colleges, we have many responsibilities. We won't consider taking disciples or acting as exclusive mentors at least during the first semester. I hope you can understand."

Hearing this, everyone turned their gaze toward the other thirty teachers.

Among them, besides Sun Bing, the four Upper Academy teaching instructors attracted the vast majority of the attention.

"Teacher Li, Trainee Fei Xiaobao wishes to take you as his master."

Fei Xiaobao walked up to Li Ding and bowed deeply.

Everyone stopped and looked at the two. Fei Xiaobao was asking to take a master, not just choosing a mentor.

Everyone waited for Li Ding's answer.

Fei Xiaobao held his breath, seemingly waiting for a verdict.

A few seconds later...

"Alright."

Hearing Li Ding's response, Fei Xiaobao snapped his head up to look at him.

"I meant taking you as my master."

Li Ding met Fei Xiaobao's gaze and nodded with a smile.

Fei Xiaobao suddenly jumped up, leaping two meters high.

"I succeeded! Awesome! I knew it, I, Fei Xiaobao, am the chosen one! Teacher Li, I love you!" As he spoke, Fei Xiaobao moved to hug Li Ding.

Li Ding waved his hand, and a gentle breeze brushed past, stopping Fei Xiaobao.

"Go to the back. Don't disturb the others."

"Oh, oh, okay, Teacher."

Fei Xiaobao walked with a swagger, raising his eyebrows at the remaining Upper Academy Trainees.

"Fortune favors the foolish. That Dead Fatty actually succeeded," Zhuang Yu said with a hint of jealousy.

Many felt the same as Zhuang Yu. They had seen earlier that even when Qin Tian wanted to take Zhou Wu as his master, a test was still set.

In contrast, Fei Xiaobao succeeded in taking a master directly. Fei Xiaobao's Extraordinary Talent was strong to begin with, and high-level Wind-type Technique Cultivators were rare. Since Li Ding was also a Wind-type Technique Cultivator, luck certainly played a part in Fei Xiaobao's success.

The remaining Trainees were eager to try, thinking that perhaps they would be the next lucky one.

Duan Shuyu, Xue Cheng, and the others all walked toward their preferred mentors. Seeing this, the rest of the Trainees also began to take action.

Only Wei Lan, Xiao Weiqing, and Qin Tian were left.

Among them, Wei Lan had already taken a master, so she would definitely follow Qian Yi.

Qin Tian's choice was Zhou Wu; even if he hadn't met the requirements yet, he would still choose Zhou Wu as his exclusive mentor.

"Brother Qing, are you going to take a master?"

Xiao Weiqing nodded. "Yes."

Seeing Xiao Weiqing nod, Qin Tian asked, "Which teacher do you plan to take as your master? Teacher Li Ding?"

In Qin Tian's view, since the three deans had made it clear they weren't taking disciples, only Li Ding was the most suitable.

Xiao Weiqing smiled and didn't reply, walking straight toward the very center.

Watching the direction Xiao Weiqing was heading, Qin Tian's eyes slowly widened.

"No way..."