9 Dean Yu Qing: Come Here and Let Me Examine You!
No student in the Sacred Ground Academy had ever dared to speak to the Deans of the Inner and Outer Academies with such impudence. It was utterly audacious!
“Confidence is a good thing for a young man, but you must also be aware of your own limitations.” Dean Yu Qing lectured, “Your cultivation might be considered top-tier in the Outer Academy, but in the Inner Academy, it’s nothing.”
Yan Zhen shook his head, disagreeing. “Dean, you underestimate me. Although I’m only at the Mystic Master realm, my strength is no less than that of a low-star Mystic General. I’m fully qualified to be on the Rising Star List.”
Shui Bailan interjected, “If you were a seven-star Mystic Master, your words might carry some weight. After all, there are quite a few prodigies who can fight above their realm. But you’re only a three-star Mystic Master. You’re no match for even a nine-star Mystic Master, let alone a Mystic General.”
Dean Yu Qing snorted. “So young, yet you’ve learned to boast. Did you use these sweet words to deceive Xuan’er?”
Instructor Yu Xuan immediately protested, “Younger Aunt!”
“Head Instructor Shui is talking about an ordinary three-star Mystic Master. I’m not ordinary.” Yan Zhen’s expression remained unchanged. “Because I have this.”
He raised his hand and clenched his fist, a grayish-black flame igniting in his palm.
Amidst the flickering flames, a faint dragon’s roar echoed, and a small dragon shadow could be seen within.
A sinister aura emanated from the gray flames, making them feel deeply uncomfortable, overshadowing even the intense heat.
“!!!”
The Dean and the Head Instructor’s expressions changed as they looked at the gray flames in Yan Zhen’s hand, both exclaiming in surprise, “An Extreme Flame?!”
Yan Zhen smiled faintly, not answering, as if saying, “Test your knowledge. What kind of Extreme Flame is this?”
There were one hundred and eight types of Extreme Flames in the world. It sounded like a lot, but this was a historical count. In reality, they were incredibly rare, especially the higher-ranked ones, which were practically legendary.
Extreme Flames greatly enhanced an alchemist’s abilities, yet many alchemists spent years searching for a suitable Extreme Flame, only to give up in the end.
Dean Yu Qing and Head Instructor Shui Bailan weren’t alchemists and weren’t very knowledgeable about Extreme Flames. They couldn’t immediately identify the gray flames, but judging by the aura it emitted, it was indeed powerful enough to deal with a Mystic General. Perhaps Yan Zhen wasn’t boasting.
The two women exchanged glances, both surprised.
A new student from a remote kingdom, actually possessing and having refined such a rare treasure as an Extreme Flame!
They had to reassess Yan Zhen.
Yu Xuan had violated family rules and would be punished. However, whether they would accept Yan Zhen as a potential husband for the Yu family was still up for discussion, as he had demonstrated sufficient value to make them reconsider.
“Do you believe me now?” Yan Zhen said calmly. “If you still don’t believe me, then let’s have a spar. I don’t mind if the Dean and Head Instructor Shui bully a junior like me, even ganging up on me.”
Dean Yu Qing was slightly annoyed. This brat, his strength was yet to be determined, but his sharp tongue was undeniable.
Even Shui Bailan felt the urge to freeze his mouth shut.
Instructor Yu Xuan, seeing her aunt and younger aunt at a loss for words, giggled, stopping only when they glared at her.
“This Dean isn’t going to lower herself to fight a freshman.” Dean Yu Qing naturally wouldn’t fall for his provocation and calmed down. “Since you claim to be able to defeat anyone in the academy, then prove it to us. If you truly possess such ability, the entire Yu family likely wouldn’t object to you and Xuan’er becoming Dao companions.”
“Naturally. That was my intention all along.” Yan Zhen extinguished the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire and said seriously, “Therefore, I request the Dean and Head Instructor Shui to help me apply for the special advancement examination. Within a month, I’ll give the Yu family a satisfactory answer.”
“Pass the exam first, then we’ll talk.” Dean Yu Qing still disliked Yan Zhen’s arrogance. “The special examination is different from the normal assessment. It’s extremely difficult. Even Inner Academy students don’t always pass… Although you have some strength, if you’re unlucky, you might still fail.”
“Don’t exaggerate, Younger Aunt. You’re just trying to scare him.” Instructor Yu Xuan rolled her eyes. “With Yan Zhen’s strength, passing the exam is a piece of cake. The problem is, the special advancement exam requires the Inner Academy Vice Dean’s approval. If he knows Yan Zhen is my lover, he definitely won’t approve it.”
—I’m so worried about whether Younger Aunt can handle the paperwork~
That was the gist of her words.
Dean Yu Qing understood the underlying meaning and said, annoyed, “I’ll handle it personally. If he doesn’t approve, I’ll tear down his office with my older sister. Is that enough?”
Instructor Yu Xuan smiled gently. “Younger Aunt is so reliable~”
Dean Yu Qing snorted proudly.
Shui Bailan was speechless. She inadvertently met Yan Zhen’s gaze and saw his equally speechless expression, quickly composing herself.
“Ahem, that being said, this doesn’t mean we approve of your relationship. Some things… it’s best not to cross the line.”
Shui Bailan’s words were subtle, but everyone present understood.
Dean Yu Qing put her hands on her hips. “That’s right, Xuan’er. You haven’t… done anything with this boy, have you?”
Her directness made both Yan Zhen and Instructor Yu Xuan blush.
Not just embarrassment, but also guilt.
“N-no,” Instructor Yu Xuan whispered. “The restriction is still there. We can’t even if we wanted to.”
“Suspicious.” Dean Yu Qing looked at them. “Show me your hands. Let me examine you.”
Instructor Yu Xuan blushed and rolled up her sleeves, extending her arm.
Dean Yu Qing channeled her Mystic Power and touched her arm. Faint lines, resembling shackles, appeared on her fair skin, with a circle at the center and a red dot within, symbolizing purity.
Seeing this, Dean Yu Qing nodded with satisfaction. “Good. With the restriction in place, engaging in sexual activity would only harm you.”
Instructor Yu Xuan retracted her arm and lowered her sleeve, relieved.
Yan Zhen was also relieved. He had thought she could detect everything.
Just as he thought this, Shui Bailan suddenly said, “Let’s examine him too. He looks like a troublemaker with women. I doubt he only has one.”
Dean Yu Qing agreed. “Indeed—brat, come here and let me examine you too.”
What?! Yan Zhen was startled and quickly hid behind Instructor Yu Xuan. “I-I don’t think that’s necessary. Men and women shouldn’t touch each other casually.”
Instructor Yu Xuan also became nervous. “Younger Aunt, Yan Zhen is a good boy. Don’t make things difficult for him.”
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