Chapter 130 A High-Profile Debut, Waiting for Qin Hao to Utilize...

Qin Hao and Yu Xiaoshuang rushed all the way, finally arriving at Jiahao Academy's Recruitment Plaza.

The recruitment notice for Jiahao Academy had been released very hastily this time,

causing many out-of-town Cultivators to be unable to arrive in time, so there weren't too many people currently in line.

However, Jiahao Academy was extremely famous in the Central Province; even so, nearly a thousand Cultivators had come, drawn by its reputation.

Among these people were fierce-looking Loose Cultivators, scions of noble Families in fine clothing, and even young talents wearing the attire of other Sects.

"Teacher, what's going on with those people?" Qin Hao pointed at several young men in the front of the line wearing Qingyun Sect robes and asked in a low voice, "Don't they already have a Sect? Why can they still participate in Jiahao Academy's assessment?"

Yu Xiaoshuang raised her hand to tidy the stray hairs at her temples and explained softly:

"Jiahao Academy is different from ordinary Sects, Families, and other powers. As long as one is not a Demonic Cultivator, the Academy has always welcomed everyone."

"After graduation, Academy Disciples can choose to leave voluntarily or stay at the Academy to serve as Elders."

Qin Hao frowned, greatly puzzled in his heart.

"Then what does Jiahao Academy gain? Hard-earned Disciples just patting their butts and leaving after graduation to return to their respective Families and Sects—isn't this just doing the hard work for other powers for nothing?"

Yu Xiaoshuang gave him an annoyed glare.

"What do you know! Do you think Jiahao Academy has been able to stand tall in the Central Province for tens of thousands of years by relying on charity?"

Her gaze swept over the magnificent buildings not far away, a hint of awe flashing in her eyes:

"Jiahao Academy is divided into an Inner Court and an Outer Court. Although every Academy Disciple can receive free guidance from Academy teachers and basic monthly Cultivation resources, those resources alone are clearly not enough."

"Thus, in order to earn more resources, Academy Disciples will proactively take on tasks issued by the Academy."

"The Academy, in turn, takes a commission from the rewards of these tasks, using it to sustain the Academy, compensate for losses, and form a cycle."

"The commission may seem small, but as long as the Disciple base is large enough, it is still a significant sum."

"Not only that, look at these shops around us."

Following Yu Xiaoshuang's finger, Qin Hao saw rows of grandly decorated pavilions at the edge of the plaza.

"Medicinal Pill shops, Talisman shops, Magical Artifact pavilions... these are all officially opened by the Academy. Every shop has Academy certification, so the quality is more guaranteed compared to the outside world."

"The resources Disciples earn from tasks are then spent back at these shops. Additionally, the Academy's Cultivation rooms and Scripture Pavilion also charge fees."

"In this way, this seemingly free Jiahao Academy actually makes a fortune."

Qin Hao was secretly shocked; with his vision, he naturally couldn't see that far ahead.

Yu Xiaoshuang's expression was solemn as she continued:

"And this is only the economic benefit."

"Although Jiahao Academy also has several Mahayana Cultivators in residence, in this Central Province where powerhouses gather and depths are unfathomable, a few Mahayana Old Ancestors are clearly not enough to rank among the top powers."

"The reason it can stand on equal footing with the major top powers is not because of the Academy's surface combat strength, but because of the favors and social connections accumulated over these tens of thousands of years."

Yu Xiaoshuang took a deep breath, her gaze looking far into the depths of the Academy.

"Looking across the various powers of the Central Province, the major Immortal Clans, Families, and even the major Immortal Dynasties."

"Which clan member or scion hasn't studied at Jiahao Academy?"

"Among the Mahayana Old Ancestors of the major powers today, at least one-third were once Disciples of Jiahao Academy."

"Even though they have graduated, they are still considered outstanding alumni of the Academy. If the Academy is in trouble, as long as it doesn't involve the core interests of their respective powers, they naturally won't sit idly by."

"This also results in everyone knowing that an ancient treasure is hidden within Jiahao Academy's Tongxuan Tower, yet no power dares to harbor any greed."

Qin Hao nodded slightly, secretly marveling at how much his teacher knew.

At this moment, he saw a commotion ahead.

Qin Hao also stood on tiptoe and tilted his head, wanting to see what was happening.

Looking up, he saw a man with a tall and straight figure, responding with a nod to everyone who came forward to pay their respects.

The man wore white silk robes, with exquisite dark gold cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs and lapels.

His face was handsome and gentle, and his bearing was elegant.

It was precisely the Holy Son of Taichu, Lin Xiao, whom he hated to the bone.

Qin Hao clenched his fists, his eyes full of rage.

"Lin Xiao, why are you everywhere?!"

After the anger passed, Qin Hao's eyes flickered as he seemed to think of something.

He suddenly covered his face with one hand, followed by a wide grin spreading across his lips, his shoulders shaking uncontrollably.

"Hehehe, I, Qin Hao, am indeed the Son of Luck."

"As soon as I appear, Jiahao Academy starts recruiting Disciples early."

"Just as I was looking for you, you delivered yourself to my door."

"In that case, I'll make good use of you to achieve the Awakening of my Immortal Vein! Hehehe!"

Seeing Qin Hao being so temperamental, the people around him all thought he was out of his mind and began to mock him:

"Where did this bumpkin come from? One moment he's gnashing his teeth, and the next he's grinning so lewdly; it's like he's sick."

"Maybe his Dao Companion was stolen, and he's gone mad, haha."

Hearing the blatant mockery around him, Qin Hao turned a deaf ear, his heart untroubled.

Having been mocked for so many years, he had long since grown used to it.

Seeing that Lin Xiao was dressed magnificently, had an extraordinary bearing, and was already at the Nascent Soul stage at such a young age, the crowd speculated that he was a Young Master from some great clan in the Central Province and tried to curry favor.

Lin Xiao did not choose to hide himself; the Eastern Region was far from the Central Province, so not many people knew his name or had seen his face.

Furthermore, he was being high-profile on purpose, specifically to let Qin Hao know that he had also come to the Central Province and intended to join Jiahao Academy.

His purpose, naturally, was to wait for this big fool Qin Hao to take the initiative to deliver women.

During this time, Lin Xiao had been secretly following Qin Hao and Yu Xiaoshuang.

Although Yu Xiaoshuang was only in her thirties, because her Cultivation was not high, her appearance actually seemed more mature, possessing a unique charm.

Lin Xiao, who was well-versed in web novel tropes, knew very well that such a woman staying by the side of the Son of Luck while still having a chaste body would eventually become one of the other's harem.

Since the Heart-Burning Emotion-Extinguishing Art had already taken effect, he now only needed to follow the example of Jiang Taigong fishing—waiting for those willing to be caught.

Qin Hao narrowed his eyes slightly and quietly told Yu Xiaoshuang:

"Teacher, that man in white up ahead is Lin Xiao!"

Yu Xiaoshuang looked in the direction of Qin Hao's gaze.

With just one look, she understood why Qin Wanyu had chosen Lin Xiao.

Whether it was bearing, appearance, or Aptitude, Qin Hao was completely crushed by Lin Xiao in every aspect.

This was the Disciple of her dreams!

But she also had self-knowledge; how could such a dragon among men be willing to acknowledge her as his teacher?

Seeing that Qin Wanyu had not followed, Yu Xiaoshuang sighed inwardly that it was a pity; otherwise, they could have used her to accelerate Qin Hao's Immortal Vein Awakening.

She subconsciously turned her head, only to see Qin Hao staring at her with a very greedy gaze.

This caused Yu Xiaoshuang's heart to tighten.

"This kid, he couldn't be thinking of having me go and seduce Lin Xiao, could he?"