16: Chapter 16: Bet, shocking bet.

In a graceful room in the Outer Courtyard, a charming woman with a lithe figure was sitting and doing her makeup.

At this moment, a maid ran in and whispered, "Young Miss, Wu Qingqing had her eyes gouged out at the academy gate this morning. Many people saw it."

The woman's hands paused, and she turned to ask, "What happened? Tell me in detail." A moment later, the charming woman covered her mouth and chuckled after hearing the maid's description.

Then, a look of mockery appeared on her face. "Heh heh, thatBitch (bitch) always acted high and mighty, relying on her status. As two of the Outer Courtyard's great beauties, she often looked down on me. Now that her eyes have been gouged out, she truly deserves it."

As for that mysterious young man, if he can survive, it means his background must be terrifying. When the time comes, I must find an opportunity to approach him. With my beauty, Cheng Yuan, I might just be able to win him over, heh heh.

After coming out with Lu Ziming, she only then realized what a true Genius and strong individual was. She had slowly begun to feel that Lu Ziming was no longer worthy of her and was looking for her next target. Only this way would she attain a higher status and more Cultivation resources.

Thinking of this, she turned and ordered her maid, "You must constantly monitor outside news, especially about that mysterious young man. Report any news to me immediately."

"Yes, Young Miss."

Inside Jiang Xuan's room, he closed the documents, stretched, and walked outside to breathe in the fresh air, instantly feeling refreshed. "Even the air in this unpolluted world is fragrant."

"Heh heh, Junior Jiang Xuan is quite at leisure." A figure appeared out of thin air in front of Jiang Xuan.

Jiang Xuan couldn't help but complain, "Senior Yang, can't you old man stop being so elusive all the time?"

"Heh heh, you caused such a big trouble for me as soon as you arrived, and I haven't even lectured you yet, but you're already lecturing me." Yang Lin said with a smile.

Jiang Xuan's mouth slightly parted, "What, does Senior regret recruiting me?"

"Hmph, what do I regret? The entire academy combined isn't as important as you alone. However, although I've blocked some old geezers for you, I can't intervene with the younger generation. It's all up to you."

"Senior, don't worry, within the same realm, Junior is invincible!" Jiang Xuan said confidently.

"Hey, confidence is a good thing, but don't underestimate those guys in the Inner Courtyard.

Although they are also of the younger generation, most of them are several years older than you and have been honing themselves in the Qi Sea Realm for a long time. Don't be careless." Yang Lin, seeing that Jiang Xuan didn't take them seriously at all, couldn't help but remind him.

"Don't worry, old man, I know what I'm doing." Jiang Xuan said with a smile. At the same time, he secretly muttered, 'If I, a Spirit Infant at the extreme realm, can't even deal with a bunch of Qi Sea Realm rookies, I might as well smash my head against a wall and die.'

"In that case, be careful. I came only to tell you that whatever you want to do, go ahead and do it. With me here, you don't need to worry about anything. Also, when necessary, you can take out the token I gave you." After speaking, he disappeared again.

"Who exactly is this old man, helping me so much? What is his purpose?" Jiang Xuan shook his head and stopped thinking about it. He would find an opportunity to ask clearly.

For now, the most important thing was to improve his strength, and also to quickly deal with Cheng Yuan and those two. In recent days, the obsession in his heart had grown stronger, perhaps because he was closer to his goal.

He had just arrived at the academy and had no prestige, so he probably couldn't gather much information.

Although today's commotion was significant, only a few people recognized him. He first needed to build up his prestige; that way, things would be much more convenient to handle.

Now, in the Outer Courtyard, if he wanted to increase his prestige, there was only one place to go.

Inside the Outer Courtyard's Mission Hall, a continuous stream of students came and went, with varying expressions. This was one of the busiest places in the Outer Courtyard.

It was a place to undertake missions and earn academic credits, which could be exchanged for Cultivation resources. For Jiang Xuan, it was killing two birds with one stone, as he also needed resources to enhance his Bloodline.

As for how to increase his prestige, heh heh, Jiang Xuan looked at the dense array of missions on the wall, his eyes shining.

Although the token Yang Lin gave him allowed him to go anywhere, it didn't say he could take things freely. Even if he could, he was unwilling. Before understanding Yang Lin's purpose, he didn't want to owe any favors.

Beneath the mission board, Jiang Xuan pointed to the area of Advanced missions on the wall and said to the person in charge of registration in front of him, "That entire section... I'll take them all."

The registrar hadn't yet reacted, "Okay, that en..." Suddenly, his hand holding the pen paused, and he couldn't believe his ears. "That entire section? Are you sure you don't mean one mission?"

Jiang Xuan smiled and nodded, "That's right, it's that entire area, all the Advanced missions. I'm taking them all."

The registrar was dumbfounded. He had worked here for so many years and this was the first time he had encountered such a person. "You're not joking, are you?" he asked again, uncertainly.

Jiang Xuan was a bit impatient. "Who's joking with you? Hurry up, don't dawdle."

The people queuing behind Jiang Xuan also looked at him as if he were an idiot.

"Who is this? Never seen him in the Outer Courtyard. Is his brain broken? So many Advanced missions, by himself? Who does he think he is?"

"He's probably a newcomer who doesn't know the situation here yet."

"Idiot, he thinks he's still in his hometown, not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth."

More and more people around looked this way, and occasional sounds of ridicule could be heard.

Jiang Xuan didn't mind. These were just missions that could be completed by those at Nascent Spirit Perfection. He rolled his eyes, a strange smile hanging on his lips.

He walked to the middle of the crowd and said loudly to those around him, "It seems you Senior Brothers don't believe Junior Brother me can complete these missions."

"Nonsense! If you can complete them, I'll eat shit while standing on my head!" Jiang Xuan looked at him with admiration. 'Brother, that's an unfortunate oath to make.'

"Then how about we make a bet?" Jiang Xuan smiled.

"A bet? Look at your poor appearance, what good things could you possibly have?" someone said disdainfully.

Jiang Xuan didn't answer, slowly extending his right hand. A gray Medicinal Pill, emitting a faint glow, appeared in Jiang Xuan's palm.

"This is...? A third-grade Medicinal Pill, a Gathering Qi Pill?"

"What! A Gathering Qi Pill! Is it the Gathering Qi Pill that can help those in the Nascent Spirit Realm condense Spiritual Qi to form a Qi Sea?" Many people exclaimed.

"Indeed, it is a Gathering Qi Pill." Jiang Xuan said loudly.

"Holy crap, where does this kid get his confidence? A Gathering Qi Pill, this is a Medicinal Pill that countless people dream of. He's just using it for a bet."

Among them, several students at Nascent Spirit Perfection had eyes full of greed. If this weren't the academy, they would have already moved to snatch it.

"Kid, there are so many of us, but you only have one Medicinal Pill. How are we going to bet?"

Jiang Xuan didn't answer, calmly pulling out a bottle and saying lightly, "This contains Gathering Qi Pills. Besides these, I have many more. How about it, want to bet?"