65: Chapter 65 Top Three at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Qin Yan deliberately dawdled in place for a while, admiring the unique architectural exterior of Hundred Herbs Hall.

Estimating that the guy should have already entered, he then unhurriedly stepped toward the main entrance.

He really didn't want to see that guy again, fearing the other's foolishness would affect his mood later.

It was like going to taste a delicious delicacy, only to have a fly buzzing next to you.

Although not fatal, it was truly annoying.

Stepping into the lobby of Hundred Herbs Hall.

A unique scent mixed with the fragrance of countless medicinal herbs wafted toward him, making his spirit feel refreshed.

Looking up, the internal space was extremely vast.

The decoration was elegant and luxurious, yet it also carried the unique ancient charm of a pharmacy.

Staff members in uniform bustled about, receiving guests from all directions.

True to its name, Hundred Herbs Hall was indeed one of the giants in Xia Country's elixir industry.

It occupied an entire twenty-story building, with a full fifteen floors dedicated to the elixir business.

Its heritage and strength were evident.

Qin Yan didn't linger much and walked straight to a vacant consultation counter.

Behind the counter was a well-trained female staff member with a pretty face.

Seeing Qin Yan, she immediately flashed a professional smile: "Hello, sir. How can I help you?"

"Excuse me, what is the price of a high-grade spirit nurturing pill?"

Qin Yan asked directly.

"A high-grade spirit nurturing pill is currently priced at 150,000 yuan each."

The staff member skillfully quoted the price, her voice sweet.

"150,000?!" Qin Yan was secretly startled.

This price was much higher than he had expected!

Inside Modu University of Martial Arts, exchanging for one only costs 1 academic credit!

Although he had long known that school resources would be cheaper than outside.

But he didn't expect the price difference to be so large, as high as 5%!

"It seems that working hard to earn academic credits in school and then using those credits to exchange for resources..."

"...is much more cost-effective than buying them directly with money outside!"

Qin Yan once again deeply realized the hidden benefits and advantages that top-tier institutions brought to students.

However, he urgently needed to improve his Mental Energy right now.

No matter how expensive the price outside was, he still had to buy what he needed.

He quickly calculated his savings in his mind.

Qin Yan made a decision and said to the staff member, "Alright, give me... six!"

He had over 900,000 left in his account; buying six would just about use it all up, leaving a little bit for living expenses.

"Six high-grade spirit nurturing pills. Certainly, sir. Please wait a moment while I go get them for you."

Hearing this quantity, the smile on the staff member's face became even warmer; this was quite a significant transaction.

She bowed slightly to Qin Yan and then turned toward the warehouse in the back.

What Qin Yan didn't notice was...

...that his conversation with the staff member and his bold act of ordering six high-grade spirit nurturing pills...

...had been seen clearly by Xue Song in the distance.

His eyes darted around, and an idea came to mind.

He turned to Wen Ning, who was browsing the elixir list beside him, and said, "Wen Ning, I suddenly remembered I have some private business to handle. I'll be back soon."

"Mm."

Wen Ning didn't even look up, just giving a faint response.

Her attention remained focused on the elixir catalog in her hand.

She on Xue Song's whereabouts didn't care; she even felt that his temporary departure would give her ears some peace.

Seeing this, Xue Song didn't delay any further and walked quickly toward Qin Yan's direction.

"Ningning, don't you think Xue Song's behavior is a bit strange?"

Mi Duoduo looked at Xue Song's hurried departure and nudged Wen Ning with her elbow.

An inquisitive look appeared on her face. "This guy usually sticks to you like a piece of dog-skin plaster in school, impossible to shake off."

"Now, with such a precious opportunity to 'protect the flower,' he actually leaves of his own accord?"

"Something is definitely wrong when things are this unusual!"

"Mm, it is a bit strange."

Wen Ning finally looked up from the catalog, glanced in the direction Xue Song had disappeared, and nodded slightly.

Based on her understanding of Xue Song, this behavior was indeed out of character for him.

"Come on, come on, Ningning, let's sneak after him and see!"

Mi Duoduo's curiosity was completely piqued.

She pulled Wen Ning's arm and whispered encouragingly, "Is there really something in this Hundred Herbs Hall more charming than our Ningning?"

"I want to see what's making him forget even his attempts to curry favor!"

Wen Ning shook her head; she had zero interest in Xue Song's affairs.

She was more concerned about the elixirs she needed.

She walked to the counter and said to the clerk in a soft voice, "Hello, please give me a bottle of first-grade qi and blood pills and a bottle of body tempering pills."

Swiping her card and paying, the number displayed on the screen made her slender fingertips pause slightly—a total of one million huaxia coins.

Seeing her account balance shrink significantly in an instant, a trace of heartache flashed across Wen Ning's elegant face, barely noticeable.

This amount of money was not a small sum for her either.

But to improve her strength, she had to buy these elixirs.

The intensity of competition within Modu Jiaotong University was not at all inferior to that of Modu University of Martial Arts.

If she couldn't stabilize or even improve her strength this month...

...her grade ranking would likely fall out of the top three.

Once the ranking dropped, the fixed academic credit rewards she received every month would decrease accordingly.

Consequently, funds for purchasing resources would become even more strained.

Strength would improve more slowly, leading to a further drop in ranking next month, and so on.

It would fall into a vicious cycle.

No matter how high her talent was, under such a cycle, she would eventually fade into mediocrity.

Thinking of this, Wen Ning felt the pressure on her shoulders grow a bit heavier.

After buying the necessary elixirs, the two left the counter.

Mi Duoduo, being sharp-eyed, immediately pulled Wen Ning's sleeve and whispered, "Ningning, look over there!"

"Isn't that the boy from the bus earlier?"

Wen Ning looked in the direction Mi Duoduo pointed and indeed saw Qin Yan's figure.

However, immediately after, her brows furrowed slightly—because next to Qin Yan, she saw that familiar and annoying figure, Xue Song!

Without needing to think, Wen Ning understood immediately.

Xue Song's so-called "handling private business" was to go find trouble for this boy!

This made her perception of Xue Song sink to rock bottom.

Not only was he persistent and clingy, but he was also narrow-minded and vindictive.

Meanwhile, Qin Yan, at the center of the vortex...

...had only two words in his heart: speechless.

He really didn't want to see Xue Song's annoying face again.

But the other party was like a piece of sticky candy that couldn't be shaken off, insisting on coming before his eyes to be an eyesore.

Seeing that Xue Song was just standing there for the moment...

...looking at him with a provocative gaze without saying anything.

Qin Yan didn't bother to acknowledge him either.

Treating him as if he were air, he continued waiting for his elixirs.

Soon, the staff member named Lili returned.

Holding an exquisite jade box in her hands.