With the inauguration ceremony concluded, Long Chen became the center of attention, and his name quickly spread throughout the entire Divine Academy.
This inauguration ceremony caused a huge sensation at the Divine Academy. First, due to cheating in the assessment, the entire mentor system would undergo a thorough investigation, and anyone involved in cheating would be severely punished.
For a time, countless people were implicated. In short, this cheating incident enraged the academy's leadership, and who knows how many people would suffer.
Another major event that shook the entire Divine Academy was Long Chen's bet with Master Yunyang to take over the "Elite Group."
Long Chen actually wanted to take over the elite team just to avoid wearing the mentor's uniform, and this news spread among the academy disciples.
There is no wall that can't be filtered through; most people originally didn't know what the so-called elite group really was.
Later, after some inquiry, people learned that the so-called "elite group" was actually a gilded group, just a group just sitting around.
They were a group of idle playboys from the famous powers in the surrounding provinces, sent here to "further their studies," essentially just to gain some fame.
These disciples are all troublemakers, rarely attending classes. The family powers pay tuition thousands of times more than others just to eat, drink, and have fun here.
They have good talent, aptitude, and cultivation, but that's not their biggest trait. Their greatest trait is being wealthy, and knowing how to spend money.
The people in the "Elite Squad" are the most unique figures in the academy. They are like pigs raised in a pen. Even ordinary disciples who have just passed the assessment can easily defeat them, because their combat power is ridiculously weak.
Originally, many people didn't know about the Elite Team, but after this inauguration ceremony, everyone knew about this extraordinary group.
At the same time, people greatly admired Master Yunyang. Originally, the elite group was seen as a stain on the Divine Academy, believing that the academy accepted them partly because of their money and partly because of the other party's influence, and they did not want to offend them.
Master Yunyang actually dared to reveal this stain, letting everyone know that such boldness was truly astonishing.
At the same time, people were greatly curious: Long Chen and Master Yunyang were betting on the match—could he really win?
What made people even more puzzled was why Long Chen didn't like the white mentor's robe. After all, countless people dreamed of that mentor's robe—it was a symbol of status and status.
Moreover, Long Chen's tattered black robe had never been changed. Was he deliberately trying to show off his uniqueness?
Throughout the Divine Academy, countless people were secretly discussing this matter, but Long Chen finally owned a small two-story house of his own in the academy.
Although not large, it was exquisitely crafted. Compared to those who had to squeeze into a cave and lie on a coffin-like meditation bed like a coffin, this was a world of difference.
After receiving a house and twenty thousand immortal crystals, Long Chen immediately returned to the Pill Institute and went straight to find Elder Qixing.
"I've heard all about you. Young people are energetic, which is a good thing, but you actually dragged me into this. That's a bit unfair." Elder He Ziyu of the Seven Stars looked at Long Chen, his smile a bit odd.
Long Chen knew that Elder Qixing meant he had deliberately mentioned He Ziyu's name and used the tiger's skin to act as a banner.
Long Chen chuckled and said, "I shouldn't have taken your advantage, but didn't you tell me about the special circumstances of that nameplate?" Let's call it even. I'm here this time to pay back the money I borrowed last time, and I still want to say thank you." Long
Chen returned the immortal crystal to Elder Qixing, and he was truly grateful for Elder Qixing's help.
Although this money was just a drop in the bucket for Elder Qixing, for Long Chen, it was truly a timely help.
As the saying goes, a wealthy man is hard to do, but without money, it's hard to get by. At Lingxiao Academy, without money, it's truly impossible. But with this registration fee, Long Chen stepped up a big staircase in one step. The path forward was finally opened, and the key to open the door was the inconspicuous registration fee from Elder Qixing.
Elder Qixing nodded, put away the immortal crystal, and smiled, "You're now a mentor at the Divine Academy, and even Master Yunyang looks at you differently. Will you return to the Alchemy Institute as a disciple in the future?" Long
Chen also laughed: "I've always practiced both alchemy and martial arts, and the two complement each other. Of course, I have to visit the Alchemy Institute often."
However... The things at our Pill Institute are too expensive. I don't know if they can get a discount. When I came, I checked—bought a pill furnace, three lowest-grade immortal fires, and some basic rare medicines. I was penniless again. At
this point, Long Chen felt a bit frustrated. The benefits for disciples at the Alchemy Institute were indeed good, but the Alchemy Institute was just too shady. All kinds of rare medicines were extremely expensive, and they simply couldn't afford it.
"Why did you buy three low-level Immortal Fires?" The Elder of the Seven Stars said somewhat curiously. You have to understand, for a normal person, just one Immortal Fire Seed is enough.
The price of the Seeds of Immortal Fire is quite high. If Long Chen buys three, the money will immediately run thin.
"I have my own use, so it's not convenient to say. I wonder if our Alchemy Institute has any methods to buy discounted rare medicines or something?" Long Chen didn't want to lie, but he also didn't want to reveal that he bought the pill fire to nourish Huo Ling'er.
"Alchemy Academy disciples need to make a certain contribution to the institute to receive discounts. Usually, newcomers can't do this. Our rules differ from those of the Divine Academy." Elder Qixing replied.
Long Chen nodded, showing understanding. No sect is a charity hall; resources are always tilted toward those who contribute. In other words, the more resources the academy earns, the easier it is for you to obtain its resources.
"What's wrong?" Is there any difficulty? You can tell me and see. If it's something that doesn't violate the Pill Institute's rules, I don't mind helping you out. Elder Qixing said.
"I need a lot of materials for the Mortal Transformation Pill, but the money I have can't afford that many, and I'm eager to expel the mundane energy from my body..." Long Chen said.
Elder Qixing frowned: "I don't have such low-grade herbs." "
For a senior alchemist like the Seven Star Elder, this kind of entry-level herb hasn't been used for many years. With his status, with just one word, he can provide Long Chen with a massive supply of low-grade herbs. But doing so is like passing Long Chen through the door, which doesn't follow the rules. In this respect, the Alchemy Institute is different from the Divine Academy, which places great importance on rules."
"I know asking you to help with this kind of favor is a bit much. As a disciple of the Alchemy Institute, don't I have to volunteer at the Medicine Garden every three months?
My idea is, could I go ahead and get to know the herbs? If I get the chance, I can go hunting outside and pick some to help with my household expenses. That should be no problem, right? Long Chen said with a smile.
"Of course that's fine. You can go tomorrow. If you're in a hurry, you can go today." Elder Qixing said with a smile.
"Haha, then I'll go now. Thank you, Elder."
Long Chen laughed heartily and turned to slip away. Elder Qixing was stunned, realizing Long Chen's reaction was too strong, so fast it felt strange to him. What he didn't know was that Long Chen had been waiting for this sentence. That one sentence completely fulfilled Long Chen's wish.