Chapter 80 – Li Zixuan: I'm Not Going Anywhere, I'm Staying in Jianghai City!

In the afternoon, Qin Yang strolled leisurely to work as usual. Even after striking it rich, he still had to show up for his job.

After all, both Formation Dao and alchemy were gold-devouring beasts, absolute bottomless pits.

Although there were plenty of materials in his Star Ring, if he really started consuming them, they’d likely be completely depleted before long.

“To be safe, I’d better keep working to avoid eating dirt.”

Qin Yang shook his head and entered the library. Immediately, he released his spiritual energy to envelop the entire building, carefully listening to all the activity.

Muddled conversations rose around him, along with various bits of gossip.

Huyan Jian’s disappearance hadn’t caused much of a stir. The citizens of Jianghai City seemed to have already forgotten about him.

After all, he’d lost his master and suffered humiliation.

The entire world knew that Yuwen Xuan couldn’t even defeat a single doppelganger. As a disciple of the Sword Saint, Huyan Jian had completely lost face after that battle, so it was only natural that he would leave without saying goodbye, slinking away in disgrace.

Thus, Jianghai City finally returned to peace.

The library bustled with people coming and going, with a steady stream of patrons borrowing books.

Qin Yang stood by the bookshelves on the first floor, gave directions to a few customers, then skillfully avoided the library’s surveillance cameras and made his way to his usual spot.

He pulled out the small stool from the corner.

Time to slack off!

The next moment.

A round, black Starstone appeared in Qin Yang’s hand, radiating abundant Star Power with a slightly warm sensation.

“The Three Enclosures and Twenty-Eight Mansions should be carved like this, I think.”

He curled his fingers, recalling the star chart arrangement, and used his spiritual energy to inscribe array patterns on the Starstone.

According to the principles of Formation Dao,

the requirements to become an Array Master were extremely demanding.

One needed exceptionally powerful spiritual energy as support to be able to use Starstones for arrays.

And how much spiritual energy did inscribing these array patterns consume?

If an ordinary Acquired Realm martial artist without spiritual energy enhancement tried it, they’d probably pass out for a whole day after just carving two points.

Let alone guiding the array patterns according to their will.

“Difficult, difficult, difficult.”

Qin Yang calmed his mind and focused intently on inscribing the array patterns.

A scratching sound echoed as stone dust scattered.

His fingertip traced across the surface of the Starstone, a thin line gradually appearing that followed his guidance, connecting and closing to form a perfect arc.

After a while.

A slight feeling of fatigue washed over Qin Yang, and he decisively stopped what he was doing.

Under intense spiritual energy consumption,

it was easy to become drowsy and weary.

You can’t become fat with one bite—you have to take it slowly.

“Master, what’s that? Can I have a taste?!”

Xiaobai circled at his feet, acting cute as she affectionately rubbed against Qin Yang’s pant leg. Her pink little tongue licked her lips, looking like she was about to cry from craving.

At this moment.

The Starstone in Qin Yang’s hand was emitting rich Spiritual Energy, reminding her of many years ago when she had seen similar heavenly treasures.

Back then she roamed the wilderness, free and unconstrained, carrying Starstones back to her little den to absorb their Spiritual Energy.

“Give it to you?”

Qin Yang rolled his eyes upon hearing this, immediately seeing through her little scheme.

“Just one taste! Just one taste, Master!”

The little fox jumped excitedly in place, “Even just a lick would do!”

For many years now, she hadn’t tasted the deliciousness of Starstones.

“I’ll do anything you want, Master!”

Xiaobai rubbed against Qin Yang’s pant leg, transmitting her voice: “Anything at all? Whatever Master wants…”A soft, tingling voice came through, dripping with charm and allure, every glance full of emotion.

Upon hearing it, Qin Yang instantly shivered all over.

Xiaobai was using her seduction arts again!

“Tsk, sure,” Qin Yang chuckled. “Let’s trade—just give me your Fox Fur Coat to wear.”

At this, Xiaobai immediately deflated, quickly taking two steps back as she cooed in protest, “Fine, fine, if you won’t give it, you won’t! Always trying to scare me!”

“Hmph, so stingy, you bad master!”

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Meanwhile, at Jianghai Martial Arts Academy.

In the office of Soaring Ascent Building.

A renowned painting hung high on the wall, depicting the majestic scene of the rising sun over mountains, rivers, and clouds.

Beneath it, Elder Li leaned back in his office chair, holding a pen as he carefully reviewed each graduate’s file, occasionally bending over the desk to note down some outstanding students.

In the blink of an eye, he had already spent half his life at Jianghai Martial Arts Academy, sending off class after class of students.

Most of those who left Jianghai soared like dragons and phoenixes.

Some became high-ranking officials, others generals stationed across the land—truly, his influence spread far and wide, earning him a well-deserved reputation.

Just then.

Knock, knock!

A knock sounded at the office door.

“Teacher, it’s me,” Li Zixuan said respectfully from outside.

“Come in, Xuan Xuan,” Elder Li replied in a deep voice.

With that, Li Zixuan pushed the door open. She was dressed in casual, understated sportswear, wearing a tennis cap, her ponytail tied high, and carrying a sword bag slung over her arm.

“Going to the dojo?” Elder Li asked kindly, noting her attire.

“Yes, I plan to practice a bit more. I feel like I’ve had some new insights recently,” Li Zixuan nodded gently and asked, “Teacher, you called me here suddenly—is there something you need?”

“Having insights is good. Don’t worry, I won’t take up too much of your time,” Elder Li said with a smile. “Last night, your Senior Brother Lin called. He said the dean of Imperial Capital Martial Academy watched your sword-fighting video and was very impressed with your performance that day.”

“It’s all thanks to your teaching, Teacher,” Li Zixuan lowered her gaze and murmured softly.

“Haha, Xuan Xuan, you’re too modest. The dean of Divine Martial Arts Academy couldn’t stop praising you,” Elder Li said as he slowly stood up, holding a file in his hand. “They’ve already reached out to me. If you want to join Divine Martial Arts Academy, you can go anytime.”

“Go to Divine Martial Arts Academy?” Li Zixuan’s figure stiffened slightly, a flicker of surprise in her beautiful eyes.

After all, Divine Martial Arts Academy was located in the Imperial Capital—it had once been her dream.

No, it was the dream of every Jianghai Martial Arts student.

Rumors said that anyone who entered Divine Martial Arts Academy had one foot already in the realm of Grandmaster, with limitless prospects for the future!

“Yes, Xuan Xuan. What are your thoughts?” Elder Li picked up the file folder and smiled. “If you decide, I can transfer your records right now. They’ve promised that once you’re there, the dean himself will guide you, pouring the best resources into your training. Reaching Above Grandmaster would be just around the corner.”

“Above Grandmaster…” Li Zixuan repeated the term softly, momentarily dazed.

A goal that once seemed so distant now felt within reach…

As if it could be achieved in just a thought…

But…

Would Teacher still be here?

If she left Jianghai, it would mean parting from her teacher.

I don’t want that!

At this thought, Li Zixuan’s hesitation vanished. Without a second thought, she shook her head and said:”I’m not going anywhere. I’ll stay in Jianghai.”

As the words fell.

Elder Li seemed to have anticipated this long ago, slowly putting down the file in his hand and nodding. “Alright, Xuan Xuan, we respect your decision.”

Now that Li Zixuan was so resolute, it further confirmed Elder Li’s suspicions.

Since Sword God Senior was guiding her.

Perhaps Li Zixuan staying in Jianghai was actually the best choice.

(End of Chapter)