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Chapter Fifteen: The dignified ascetic Empress was reborn, yet she actually began to care about the villain.

The scene of Qin Yu losing control flowed out unrestrained and had been recorded in full.

It was as if one could even smell the stench.

“Haha.”

Ning Bei almost laughed until tears came out.

No wonder Zhao Ming had acted so oddly; anyone would have choked back laughter at this!

Although Ning Bei did not know why Qin Yu had lost control of his bowels, once this spread it would be enough to ruin him for life.

Even that silly woman Lin Yueyao, who regarded Qin Yu as her white moonlight, would probably vomit in disgust if she saw this scene of him streaming out.

She might very well gag from nausea.

“This is priceless.”

Ning Bei laughed until his stomach hurt, then carefully put the image stone away.

….

Administration Hall.

Wuyue placed two sets of rare treasures on the desk and said with a smile, “As chief disciples, from now on you may draw these extra resources every month.”

“Many thanks, Grand Preceptor.”

Ning Bei and Qin Jiujiu exchanged a glance and hurriedly cupped their fists in thanks.

Each of these two resource packs was heftier than those awarded to previous chief disciples, clearly showing Wuyue’s special care for them.

“In addition, you may now come and go freely in the Technique Pavilion and the Weapons Pavilion and choose any techniques you like,” Wuyue added, “but judging from your auras, it seems you are already cultivating stronger arts that came from your clans, yes?”

“Yes.”

Qin Jiujiu answered first and glanced at Ning Bei.

Ning Bei immediately understood and lied in concert; he could hardly admit that the Divine Sun Art had been given to him by Qin Jiujiu.

With so many disciples at Heavenly Martial Academy, quite a few cultivated clan techniques, since not every student qualified for the academy’s inner-gate arts.

Wuyue did not dwell on it; he changed the subject and said, “Make your preparations. According to academy tradition, you must lead some disciples out to temper themselves and prove to the world that you are the new generation of chief disciples.”

“Understood!”

After receiving the order, Ning Bei and Qin Jiujiu left.

On the way, Qin Jiujiu looked at Ning Bei and asked, “Have you decided how to train them?”

“I have. Just follow my arrangements when the time comes.”

Ning Bei answered with a gentle smile.

Whenever chief disciples led a training expedition, the Elders never interfered; everything was left to the chief disciples.

That included, but was not limited to, the choice of location and method.

For a chief disciple, it was both free rein and a test.

Seeing that Ning Bei had thought it through, Qin Jiujiu said no more. She took out half of her resources and said, “Here, refine these spirit materials.”

“Hmm?” Ning Bei blinked, then shook his head. “I have enough. Keep them for yourself.”

“Come on, just take them~”

Qin Jiujiu insisted, allowing no refusal.

As she spoke, she forced the spirit materials into Ning Bei’s hands.

Before he could return them, she had already stepped back, smiling brightly. “Hurry and make your preparations. The Elders are surely selecting the disciples who will come with us. I need to get ready too.”

“Jiujiu…”

Ning Bei still wanted to speak, but the girl had already turned away.

“Well…”

Staring at her lithe silhouette, Ning Bei lowered his head to the extra spirit materials in his hands and laughed softly. “She is actually worrying about my cultivation now.”

Originally, this opportunity should have been Qin Yu’s moment to rise from rags to riches, but now Ning Bei had intercepted it completely.

Compared with her brother Qin Yu, Qin Jiujiu clearly cared more about Ning Bei.

That felt wonderful!

…

“You want to go on the training expedition?”

Lin Yueyao blinked her long lashes, surprise showing in her eyes as she looked at Qin Yu.

“I know Ning Bei is leading this expedition,” Qin Yu said earnestly, “but Yueyao, I have to join it. I need to leave the academy to take care of something, and it’s really important to me.”

A soul fragment had taught him the Heavenly Fire Heartburn Art, an extremely powerful technique, but before cultivating it he had to find a primer to stabilize the soul fragment’s form.

That way the soul body could restructure his meridians and guide his cultivation later.

The academy did not have such a primer, so he had to go out and search for it.

Under Heavenly Martial Academy rules, ordinary disciples were not allowed to leave at will, and he was only a part-time disciple, so he thought of asking Lin Yueyao for help.

After all, an Elder was quite fond of Lin Yueyao. It was because she had begged that Elder that Qin Yu had been admitted as a part-time disciple in the first place.

“All right, I’ll ask Elder Yun…” Lin Yueyao’s heart softened.

After all, he was her white moonlight.

“Great, Yueyao. Don’t worry. When I return, you will see a brand-new me.” Qin Yu patted his chest excitedly.

“Don’t celebrate too soon. I’m afraid Elder Yun may refuse.”

“How could she? I believe in you, Yueyao. Elder Yun dotes on you so much she practically treats you as her own daughter.”

….

On a square.

A dozen disciples had gathered. There were inner-gate disciples like Wang Teng and Zhao Ming, as well as outer-gate disciples such as Lin Yueyao.

The only one who looked completely out of place was Qin Yu, the part-time disciple.

Chief disciples had to bring both inner-gate and outer-gate disciples on expeditions, but none had ever taken a part-time disciple along.

“Qin Yu, why are you still here?” Wang Teng asked in surprise.

Qin Yu answered calmly, “I am also joining this expedition.”

As soon as he spoke, laughter exploded.

“What? You’re joining the expedition? Are you kidding me?”

“Hahaha, a part-time disciple like you wants to join our training?”

“Who fooled you so badly? Part-time disciples aren’t qualified for expeditions.”

“…..”

Facing their ridicule, Qin Yu remained composed as if unmoved.

He had expected the jeers, which was why he had sent Lin Yueyao to invite Elder Yun early on; they could mock him all they liked.

Once Elder Yun arrived, they would be the ones slapped in the face.

No need to reason with these summer bugs about ice!

“How can he be so shameless, pretending he didn’t hear us?” Wang Teng and Zhao Ming were both annoyed and speechless.

Qin Yu clung on like a piece of gum.

“What’s all the noise?”

At that moment, two figures appeared together.

“Senior Brother Ning and Senior Sister Qin are here.”

“Senior Brother Ning, this guy refuses to leave and says he wants to train with us.”

The crowd gathered round and reported to Ning Bei.

“What are you causing trouble for again? Part-time disciples aren’t allowed on expeditions, so leave at once.” Qin Jiujiu frowned at Qin Yu.

Having such a brother left her helpless.

He never worked hard yet always craved the spotlight, and every time he ended up making a fool of himself.

Qin Yu, however, acted aloof and ignored her.

“Who told you to come?”

Ning Bei walked up and looked at Qin Yu with great interest.

He knew that every move a Child of Destiny made usually hid a scheme; the kid was probably brewing something big.

Before Qin Yu could reply, a voice rang out, “I told him to come!”

Everyone turned and saw two graceful figures approaching. Lin Yueyao was behind, and the one in front was Yun Qing.

“Elder Yun? You asked Qin Yu to come?”

“But Qin Yu is only a part-time disciple. How can he go on our expedition?”

“…..”

Facing their surprise and displeasure, Yun Qing’s still-charming face showed no emotion. Her clear voice rang out, “Do I need to seek the Grand Preceptor’s approval for such a small matter?”

“…..”

At her words, Wang Teng and the others fell silent, not daring to argue.

After all, she was an Elder.

Seeing everyone quiet, Yun Qing was satisfied. She looked at Ning Bei arrogantly and said, “Ning Bei, you are leading this expedition and must ensure safety, so I specially assigned a part-time disciple to travel with you. This is also a test for you; don’t disappoint me.”

“….”

Wang Teng and the rest exchanged looks, all speechless.

“Let’s put the test aside for now.”

The others feared Yun Qing, but Ning Bei did not. He said directly, “Elder Yun, are you coming with us as well?”

“Hmm? How could I?” Yun Qing laughed and replied, “This is a chief-disciple-led expedition; we Elders can’t intervene at will.”

“Oh, then that’s tricky.”

Ning Bei spread his hands, pointed at Qin Yu, and said to Yun Qing, “You’re saddling me with a part-time disciple who can’t take care of himself. If you’re not coming, who will change his pants when he soils himself on the road?”

“Besides, he lets out so much at once… it is bound to stink terribly!”

Everyone: “???”

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