When Earth Awakened, I Became a Sword Saintess

Chapter 138 : The Fourth-Year Source Martial Practitioners Return to School

138: The Fourth-Year Source Martial Practitioners Return to School

10 million in cash or 1000 Academy Credits?

Yuyin still had over a million in cash on hand. Adding the more than 800,000 from this prize money split, it was more than enough for her daily expenses. She wasn't short on money for now, and having 10 million in cash wasn't very useful; she didn't have time for investments or anything like that.

But with Yuyin's current perspective, she knew clearly that what 1000 Academy Credits could get her, outside the academy, let alone 10 million, even 50 million might not be enough to buy. Those things and treasures truly useful for cultivation were things money couldn't buy.

"Teacher, I choose the Academy Credits," Yuyin said after a brief moment of thought.

"Hmm." Chen Qian'ning nodded in satisfaction. "Yuyin, Source Martial Tournament champion, plus these 1000 Academy Credits, you must have accumulated several thousand credits by now, right?" Chen Qian'ning asked.

"Well... now that you mention it, yes." Yuyin quickly calculated in her mind. With this, her credits had already exceeded 3000.

"If you don't have any cultivation secret manuals you need to exchange for at the moment, I suggest you look into weapons, pills, and talismans. You haven't studied talismans, so focus on weapons and pills. For practical combat, one is for killing enemies, the other for saving your life; both are indispensable," Chen Qian'ning said.

"Teacher, I was thinking the same, but I don't know much about weapons and pills yet."

"Hmm, I'll send you some e-books introducing weapons, pills, talismans, and even Qimen Dunjia later. Also, our Academy app has various materials and introductions you can study. Note that with your current level, even a good weapon suitable for you will be quite expensive. You can research first, consider carefully before exchanging, and you can come to me if you have any questions."

"Alright, Teacher. I'll go research it first."

Back in her dorm, Yuyin received several e-books from Chen Qian'ning on weapons, pills, talismans, and even Qimen Dunjia. These were not secret manuals but knowledge, introductory books that, given their status, they could naturally share for free.

In her spare time from cultivation, Yuyin began to study them.

A few days later, while Yuyin was jogging by the lake, she received a text message from Chen Qian'ning.

"Where are you?"

"Out for my morning run."

"Perfect. Come to Shuitianze by the lake."

Yuyin then ran along the lake to a place with an endless mirror-like pool, where the view seemed to merge seamlessly with the arc of the mountain scenery. Chen Qian'ning was waiting for her there, dressed in a formal skirt suit.

"Teacher, is something wrong?" Yuyin ran over, slightly out of breath, wearing a white T-shirt and purple hot pants.

"I just received the news. Lan Lingfeng is coming back soon." Chen Qian'ning's tone was also very serious.

"Huh? Senior Brother Lingfeng, he's coming back?"

Ever since enrolling, Yuyin had heard time and again of this brilliant genius's great name and his various deeds, including not long ago, when Lan Lingfeng, with his power at the Late-Stage of Purple Domain Realm, killed a strong practitioner at the Mid-Stage of Void Truth Realm in the Prison Abyss, shocking the world.

But Yuyin had never met this number one genius in all of human history. Lan Lingfeng was coming back? Hearing this news, Yuyin couldn't help but feel her chest rise and fall deeply.

"The soonest will be in three days, the latest by the end of the month. Lan Lingfeng will lead the fourth-year students back to the Academy from their mission in the Prison Abyss."

Chen Qian'ning turned to look at the water and sky of Yushan and Yuehu Lake merging as one. "Yuyin, Lan Lingfeng is no ordinary Academy student. I know you are naturally cold and proud, but with Senior Brother Lan Lingfeng, you must get along well."

"His future will not only have a pivotal impact on the Academy but will even influence Huaxia Nation and all of humanity," Chen Qian'ning said, her breath long and steady. Of course, she was proud to have such a student, but Lan Lingfeng's achievements had little to do with her, and his strength and accomplishments had long since surpassed Chen Qian'ning's. Facing the return of such a formidable student, Chen Qian'ning was also a little nervous, unsure how to interact with him.

"Don't worry, Teacher. For a true expert like him, Yuyin only has respect in her heart," Yuyin said obediently.

Geniuses often refuse to acknowledge each other, like Qin Feizhen, who was clearly falling further and further behind Yuyin, yet had never been convinced in his heart. But unexpectedly, now that Yuyin had achieved such accomplishments, people were starting to compare her to Lan Lingfeng, yet she herself had not a trace of arrogance.

A genius? No matter what others said, Yuyin didn't consider herself one.

Chen Qian'ning felt slightly relieved. Yuyin having such a state of mind put her at ease. This wasn't just about her relationship with Lan Lingfeng, but more about Yuyin's own great future path.

A broad and tolerant heart, gentle and kind; a female cultivator with such a state of mind had already carved out a grand path for herself.

Chen Qian'ning smiled with satisfaction, taking Yuyin's hand. "But don't you worry, Lan Lingfeng is just as the rumors say, a truly perfect person. Tall and handsome, considered a peerless handsome man in our Huaxia Nation, not to mention his personality is also very easygoing and tolerant, hehe... Teacher doesn't like men, but I really can't help but admire this one. He is truly a person without flaws. Getting along with him will be like bathing in sunlight; it's as if he can always give you confidence and guide you forward. It seems you and he will get along very well. That would be a blessing for our Academy."

Two peerless geniuses on good terms, how could that not be a blessing for the Academy?

"Hehe, Teacher, don't worry. In this department, I will respect Senior Brother Lan second only to you, Teacher, as if he were my own Eldest Senior Brother," Yuyin said gently. For a peerless genius like Lan Lingfeng, especially when even the Teacher said his character and qualities were perfect, how could Yuyin not be respectful? Having such an Eldest Senior Brother, Yuyin was also looking forward to meeting him.

"Hmm, Teacher is relieved." Chen Qian'ning's face flushed slightly. She stepped forward and hugged Yuyin, gently patting her back.

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The villa on the hillside by the lake.

"Big brother!" Lan Lianyue sat by the window, her clothes in disarray, clutching a retro-style telephone. The call was from the Academy's high-level officials. After notifying the various Department Heads and teachers, they had notified her first.

"Big brother, you're finally coming back!"

Lan Lianyue stood up, her figure a bit unsteady, and hurried to the mirror. "I... I should... how can I see big brother like this? My hair, it's such a mess!"

She rushed to the dressing room, and looking at rows of luxurious clothes, she suddenly realized. "Right, it's not today. The soonest is still three days away. But, he will definitely be back before the end of the month! I, I have to prepare well too."

"After big brother comes back, that woman... hmph, it won't matter anymore. If she still treats big brother as arrogantly as she treated me, then... her self-righteousness and pride will end here."

"Big brother, that woman bullied your little sister, did you know? But, little sister doesn't want you to get revenge for me. That kind of thing isn't suitable for you; it would damage your grace, wouldn't it? I won't cause you trouble. I will only... support you."

"Perhaps, after that woman realizes the gap between herself and a true genius, she will also choose to support you with me! Then, wouldn't everything be perfect again? Hehehe..." Facing the mirror, Lianyue's gaze emitted a desolate, beautiful blue light.