96: Ningxing accepts apprentices

Xiao Weiqing stepped forward with steady strides, arriving before Ning Xing.

“Principal Ning, may I ask if you are accepting disciples?”

As soon as he spoke.

The scene instantly fell silent.

Everyone looked at Xiao Weiqing, a little bewildered.

Good heavens, Xiao Weiqing hadn't made a move until now, it turns out he was eyeing Principal Ning.

Indeed.

The three deans explicitly stated they wouldn't take disciples, but Principal Ning hadn't said anything.

For a moment, several Trainees stopped and moved closer. If they could be favored by Ning Xing, their future Cultivation path would undoubtedly be much smoother—no, much faster.

Ning Xing felt a bit helpless.

He was a rather easygoing person; if he liked someone, taking them as a disciple wasn't out of the question. However, he didn't know much about these Trainees yet, so it was too early to take a disciple.

The three deans not taking disciples also had this reason. Seventh Realm magnates, when taking disciples, valued fate, talent, and even more so, character.

He should have clarified it beforehand, just like the three deans.

Seeing many people following behind Xiao Weiqing.

Ning Xing sat up straight and said:

“I, for one, have two standards for taking disciples. If you meet them, you can become my disciple.”

“Please, Principal, explain.”

“It's simple, I don't accept two kinds of people. I don't accept this, and I don't accept that.”

Everyone: “...”

Xiao Weiqing twitched the corner of his mouth, looking at Ning Xing with downcast eyes.

This made Ning Xing a little uncomfortable.

Zhong Wen smiled beside him, “Principal Ning, we've all witnessed Xiao Weiqing's strength and talent. Give him a chance.”

Ning Xing nodded, feeling that he should be more serious and establish his image as Principal.

Then he said solemnly:

“Xiao Weiqing, you should know that I am a Martial Cultivator, and you are a Technique Cultivator. I am not suitable to be your teacher. What is your purpose in seeking me as your master?”

Xiao Weiqing didn't hesitate, “Because Principal Ning is powerful, I want to find a backer.”

Although Ning Xing and the three deans were all Seventh Realm magnates, Ning Xing was the strongest.

In other words, Ning Xing was at the Peak Great Perfection Realm of the Seventh Realm.

He could Break through to the Eighth Realm at any time.

Hearing Xiao Weiqing's words.

Ning Xing was slightly taken aback; this answer was a bit unexpected.

The three deans and all the teachers were also surprised. Xiao Weiqing so directly stating that he wanted a backer was something they hadn't anticipated.

Xiao Weiqing added, “And I believe that compared to the disciples of great Families, what commoners lack, compared to background, is more importantly a guide.”

“Indeed, very insightful and quite honest.”

Ning Xing seemed very satisfied with Xiao Weiqing's answer; no flowery words, which suited his taste.

However, this made him a bit troubled. He had no intention of taking a disciple before he came.

Of course.

At this stage, Xiao Weiqing's strength was stronger than that of ordinary Level 6 Extraordinary Talent Trainees. He also hadn't taken a disciple in a long time, so it wasn't impossible to take one. But taking a disciple so simply definitely wouldn't do.

If he really were to take Xiao Weiqing as a disciple, he would also need to observe Xiao Weiqing's character.

“What to do?”

“I've got it.”

Ning Xing remembered Zhou Wu's method.

Ning Xing pretended to cough twice, then said solemnly:

“Alright, since you are sincere in seeking a master, I'll give you a chance. Your ability to defeat a Level 6 Extraordinary Talent is enough to prove your talent and strength.”

“And I see that your divine palace has already reached Perfection.”

“How about this, I'll give you two weeks. If you can open your Dantian within two weeks, I will take you as my disciple.”

“Don't say I'm harsh; the first Dantian for a Technique Cultivator is much easier to open than for a Martial Cultivator.”

Ning Xing gave himself a thumbs up. Zhou Wu had given Qin Tian two months; he gave Xiao Weiqing a month and a half, which was just right.

Even if Xiao Weiqing didn't succeed by then, as long as his character was fine, he would still take him as a disciple, give him some resources, and offer some guidance. Wouldn't Xiao Weiqing be moved to tears and prostrate himself before his flip-flops?

However.

Even so.

Everyone still didn't have high hopes for Xiao Weiqing, only thinking it was Ning Xing's way of politely declining. The few Trainees behind Xiao Weiqing instantly gave up their thoughts.

Two weeks, plus the month since his Awakening, makes a total of only a month and a half. It was too difficult.

Because, as far as they knew, no one in Luo Jiang Academy had achieved it in the past decade.

Qin Tian felt the same way; he thought the success rate of becoming Zhou Wu's disciple was higher than Xiao Weiqing becoming Ning Xing's disciple.

But he didn't expect it.

Xiao Weiqing took a step forward.

Bowing to Ning Xing.

“Student Xiao Weiqing greets Teacher.”

This action stunned everyone.

“What is Xiao Weiqing doing? Is he crazy?”

“Possessed?”

“I don't understand, doesn't he get what Principal Ning means?”

Zhou Ming sneered inwardly, “Hick.”

Ning Xing frowned, “Xiao Weiqing, I...”

Before he could finish speaking.

Xiao Weiqing slowly straightened his body.

Spiritual Qi surged wildly from his Dantian, and Qi Fire erupted unrestrainedly.

Boom!~

He was like a golden man of fire. The powerful aura spread, causing the Upper Academy Trainees to retreat repeatedly, each looking at Xiao Weiqing with horror, as if they had seen a ghost.

Including the three deans and all the teachers present, they stood up in shock, unable to believe it.

Ning Xing was the same, staring intently at Xiao Weiqing, mouth agape, completely unaware that his cigar had fallen to the ground.

“Good, good, good!”

“Hahaha...”

“Xiao Weiqing, my good disciple.”

Ning Xing stood up and patted Xiao Weiqing's shoulder.

“Excellent, excellent, hahaha... From now on, if you have any trouble in Luo Jiang Academy, just mention my name.”

Xiao Weiqing reined in his Qi Fire and nodded, “Thank you, Teacher.”

Xiao Weiqing didn't care if Ning Xing was truly testing him. His ultimate goal in becoming Ning Xing's disciple was to find a backer; everything else was secondary.

Ning Xing lost his usual laziness. In his excitement, he calmed down, but the thrill in his eyes remained unconcealed.

“Xiao Weiqing, follow me.”

Ning Zhi led Xiao Weiqing away.

Leaving behind the stunned teachers and students.

“What the heck?”

“Holy crap!”

“Oh my god!~”

“May I humbly ask, did... did Xiao Weiqing open his Dantian and form a spiritual qi sea?”

“Definitely. I've only felt that aura from senior students.”

“Damn it, I don't believe it. An illusion, definitely an illusion. I must not be fully awake.”

At this moment.

The Geniuses of the Upper Academy still hadn't recovered from the scene just now, including Wei Lan, who covered her small mouth, her beautiful eyes flickering, lost in thought.

The teachers were also the same.

Even Zhao Jia, who had more contact with Xiao Weiqing, was dumbfounded and asked Li Ding beside him, “From Extraordinary Awakening to opening the Dantian, even for a Technique Cultivator, a full month is too exaggerated, isn't it?”

“Old Li, have you ever heard of it?”

Li Ding shook his head, “No.”

Sun Bing on the other side slowly recovered and said in a deep voice, “I have heard of it, but those are old stories, extremely rare.”

“Who would have thought, this Xiao Weiqing really gave us a big surprise.”

Qian Yi smiled slightly, “Indeed, with Extraordinary Talent, anything is possible.”

...On the other side.

Ning Xing led Xiao Weiqing towards the center of the Academy.

“Teacher, where are we going?”

Ning Xing said softly, “To the Talent Tower.”