98: Do not mention my name outside.

"Dongfang Hao!"

Ning Xing's tone was surprisingly, and rarely, filled with a hint of admiration.

"As for the Second Awakening, it is related to the improvement of Extraordinary Talent and entering the Fifth Realm. You can ask Teacher Sun later. Let's go." Ning Xing didn't say anything more and walked forward.

Xiao Weiqing followed behind.

Ning Xing said, "Weiqing, work hard. If you have any problems, come find me anytime. If someone bullies you, fight back if you can win; if you can't, come to me. You don't need to worry about anything in the Academy."

Xiao Weiqing nodded vigorously; this was exactly what he wanted.

He then asked, "Teacher, what if I leave the Academy?"

"Ahem... ahem..."

"Weiqing, you must know that the world is vast. There is always someone better, and there is always a higher sky. Your teacher is not invincible."

Xiao Weiqing: "So?"

Ning Xing looked a bit uncomfortable and said slowly, "When you are outside, try not to mention your teacher's name. Rely on yourself for everything. No Powerhouse has ever grown up by relying on someone else's reputation. It is detrimental to your growth."

Xiao Weiqing was thoughtful. "Oh, I understand."

"Right, I will send you my address. Come over later, and I will give you something."

Xiao Weiqing's eyes lit up, and he quickly thanked him. "Thank you, Teacher."

"Mm, I'm leaving. You should go back too. The selection of mentors should be over. It seems you have some activity this afternoon; I forgot what it is."

"In any case, don't miss it."

"Alright, goodbye, Teacher."

It was nearing noon.

Xiao Weiqing arrived at the canteen.

"Brother Qing, over here." Wei Lan waved her hand.

Xiao Weiqing casually grabbed two dishes and sat down.

"Brother Qing, congratulations on becoming a Disciple of Principal Ning."

Xiao Weiqing smiled. "Mm, now I'm barely a match for you in status."

This remark made Wei Lan blush deeply, and she buried her head into her own ample bosom, not daring to look at Xiao Weiqing.

"Brother Qing..."

Xiao Weiqing stopped teasing Wei Lan. "Hurry up and eat. By the way, is there any activity this afternoon?"

"Mm, Dean Zhong said to let us gather at the Botanical Garden this afternoon. He said it's a good thing and we can earn points."

"I see."

In the afternoon, at 2:30.

The Upper Academy group headed to the Botanical Garden. The Botanical Garden was located in the northeast of Luo Jiang Academy, and it was their first time coming here.

"Damn, so many people." Fei Xiaobao exclaimed.

He saw that the entrance to the Botanical Garden was packed with a dark mass of people, heads bobbing everywhere.

"I heard in the group chat that the Trainees from the Middle Academy and Lower Academy are also here. This is a collective activity," someone said.

Someone came out from the entrance, holding a megaphone and shouting.

"Don't push, don't push. Hello, junior students."

"This time, the Botanical Garden has received a batch of seeds and seedlings of rare flowers and plants, and we need everyone's help. Now, please line up in an orderly manner, scan your Wristband to enter, and then follow the instructions to reach the designated location to complete the task."

"After completing the task, you will be awarded corresponding points based on the value of the rare flowers and plants you cultivate. Thank you for your cooperation."

Then, the gates of the Botanical Garden opened completely, forming dozens of queues.

Ten minutes later, Xiao Weiqing received his task. "Please proceed to C Garden - Area 4, Planting Plot 18."

After entering the gate, the scenery changed. It was an endless garden, and in many places, there were glass buildings of various kinds.

"How big is this?" Xiao Weiqing exclaimed.

"Wow, these flowers are so beautiful." Many girls' eyes lit up.

In the Botanical Garden, large patches of rare flowers were in full bloom, and the scenery was pleasant.

"Just look, don't touch indiscriminately. These flowers are very fragile, and you have to pay for any damage. The rare flowers and plants here are very valuable."

The senior student who was holding the megaphone just now reminded them.

"Senior, how valuable?"

"At the very least, a few points; at most, dozens or even hundreds."

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly backed away. If they damaged a few plants, they couldn't afford to pay for them.

After wandering around, Xiao Weiqing arrived at a flower shed, where a few people were looking down at the plants in the ground.

"Hello, Senior. I received a task to come here. May I ask what I need to do?"

"You must be Xiao Weiqing," a long-haired woman asked as she turned around.

Xiao Weiqing nodded. "Mm."

"Hello, my name is Ding Yuexi."

"Hello, Senior Sister Ding."

"Mm, come on. Teacher greeted me beforehand, and I have been waiting for you."

"Waiting for me?" Xiao Weiqing was a bit confused.

Ding Yuexi said, "I am a Disciple of Teacher Yan. Teacher told me about you, and this task for you was specifically assigned."

"Follow me."

Ding Yuexi led Xiao Weiqing to the innermost room, where seven small plants were lying on a table.

The small plants were only half a foot long, with stems and leaves that were completely red. Each plant had 5 or 6 leaves, shaped like flames.

However, at this moment, these plants were a bit sickly. The red color was somewhat unhealthy; it was a dark red, and the color was uneven.

"Look, these are vermilion flame spirit grass seedlings, just snatched from the ruins. There are seven in total, and they have all suffered significant damage."

"What you need to do is assist me in reviving them and successfully transplanting them."

Xiao Weiqing nodded. "Senior Sister Ding, what should I do?"

Ding Yuexi said, "I'll teach you that in a moment. Let's talk about the reward first."

"Alright."

This was exactly what Xiao Weiqing wanted.

"Junior, for the Trainees outside, if they successfully transplant a rare flower or plant, they are given a reward in points equal to ten percent of the value of the rare flower or plant itself."

"However, these seven are all seedlings. Even if the vermilion flame spirit grass seedlings are revived, it is very difficult to successfully cultivate them; they are prone to dying prematurely. Therefore, I cannot give you ten percent of the points."

Xiao Weiqing frowned and tapped his Wristband. "Senior Sister Ding, how many points can you give?"

"30 points per plant."

"Senior Sister Ding, are you joking?"

Xiao Weiqing was amused. He had just checked; a mature vermilion flame spirit grass is priced between 1000 and 1200 points, a genuine Heaven And Earth Treasure.

Even for seedlings, 30 points is too little. Even if he successfully revived all the vermilion flame spirit grass, he would only get 210 points. Is she trying to brush off a beggar?

Ding Yuexi said, "Junior, this is not a small amount."

"If you are lucky, you can get 200 points in an afternoon. This is something many new Trainees cannot earn in a week."

Xiao Weiqing was thinking of leaving. It wasn't that he didn't want to earn, but his Extraordinary Talent shouldn't be so cheap.

"Senior Sister Ding, our freshman Exchange Competition just ended yesterday."

Ding Yuexi was confused.

Xiao Weiqing said, "I crushed everyone and took first place."

Ding Yuexi was startled. She didn't expect the junior in front of her to have such strength. She had thought Xiao Weiqing was just lucky to have obtained a special flame Extraordinary Talent.

"So, Senior Sister Ding, do you think it's reasonable for me to waste an afternoon here with you?"

"If I'm lucky, I can earn 200 points, but it's also possible I won't get a single point."

"Senior Sister Ding, please find someone else."

As he spoke, Xiao Weiqing turned to leave.