Ren Zhiling felt that with this relationship, it would be difficult for her to continue staying in the outer court.

As the dean, it would be embarrassing for the grandmaster to let his grand-disciple study in the outer court.

Sigh, her wish to keep a low profile might be shattered …

However, she did not expect that the dean was also an alchemist.

As the dean of Cangling College, it was certain that his spiritual power had reached the level of Wu Sheng. Otherwise, he would not be able to convince the public.

However, there was a huge gap between Wu Sheng and a Level Nine Alchemist. The number of Level Nine Alchemists in the entire Lingwu Continent could be counted with five fingers. Although there were not many people in Wu Sheng, there were still dozens of them.

No wonder Cangling College was the number one college in Cangling Country. It had a strong foundation.

"Lingling, use your spiritual power and let your grandmaster take a look."

When Ren Zhiling heard Ling Danzi's words, she subconsciously used her spiritual power. She realized that the dean's gaze was so intense that it made her hair stand on end.

The dean withdrew his gaze and felt a little disappointed. According to Ren Zhiling's age, in terms of spiritual power, she could pull out a bunch of Level 23 Cangling College students who were 16 years old. In terms of alchemy, although Level Two Alchemists were rare, it was not surprising.

In short, the dean's observation was that Ren Zhiling was not worthy of Ling Danzi's pride.

The dean said directly in front of Ling Danzi, "Although this child is not bad, she is not as good as you said. With her current strength, I'm afraid that she is not even qualified to enter the inner court. Ling Danzi, although she is my grand-disciple, if she can't enter the inner court, she can't enter the inner court. I can't be biased towards her."

Hearing this, Ren Zhiling felt that her chest was stabbed by a knife. What she thought just now was impossible. She might have to continue living her low-key life …

Ling Danzi glared at Ren Zhiling. If she had been willing to work harder, she would have been a Level Three Alchemist by now. If his disciple was denied, he, as her teacher, would also feel ashamed.

"Teacher, I've only been teaching Lingling for a month, but her improvement has been rapid. Perhaps her current level is not outstanding, but in two years, no, in one year, I can guarantee that her alchemy level will be the best under the age of twenty."

Ren Zhiling: "…" Teacher, you really dare to brag.

Being the best alchemist under the age of 20 meant that Ling Danzi believed that she could advance from a Level 23 Martial Master to a Level 31 Martial General within a year and become a Level 4 Alchemist. Moreover, she was the best Level 4 Alchemist under the age of 20.

Ren Zhiling really wanted to say that her disciple couldn't do it …

However, neither Ling Danzi nor the Headmaster had the time to deal with Ren Zhiling. The Headmaster frowned as he looked at Ling Danzi. He knew that although Ling Danzi liked to brag and boast, he would do everything he said.

"Is this child really as talented as you say?"

"Teacher, I'm very sure."

The Headmaster's expression was uncertain. After a while, his brows relaxed and he said, "Whether or not she can enter the Inner Courtyard to study will depend on her own abilities. I won't open the back door for her. However, Ling Danzi, if she can't do what you said in a year, you will be sent to the Outer Courtyard to be a teacher."

Ling Danzi's expression immediately darkened. He would rather die than be sent to the Outer Courtyard to teach a bunch of students every day.

He looked at Ren Zhiling and said with a fake smile, "Lingling, you have to work harder in the future."

Ren Zhiling trembled. Ling Danzi was too scary. If she couldn't do it in a year, she was afraid that Ling Danzi would kill her in a fit of anger.

"Teacher, I will work hard to cultivate!"

Sensing Ren Zhiling's thoughts, Xiao Zhu hummed and said, "Sister, if that old man dares to bully you, I will pull out his beard and make him bankrupt."

Ren Zhiling: "…" If only she could be as naive as Xiao Zhu. Why did she have to bear the maturity that she shouldn't have at this age?

After threatening Ren Zhiling, Ling Danzi couldn't help but say to the Headmaster, "Teacher, I know this is unreasonable, but can you push back the date of the Alchemy Competition by two days? In five days, I promise that Lingling will become a third-grade Alchemist."

The Headmaster didn't speak immediately.

Ling Danzi slowly said, "As far as I know, the entire Outer Courtyard Grand Competition will last for six days. There are three rounds in the Grand Alchemy Competition, one round per day. The first round will be held on the fourth day of the competition. Teacher, you can put all three rounds on the last day. The recovery speed after refining is also a part of the Alchemist's strength."

"Okay."

The Headmaster finally nodded. He could accept this change. It seemed that Ling Danzi knew his bottom line.

"Okay, you can go back to the Inner Courtyard with me. Little girl, go back and pack your things. You will stay with your teacher in the Inner Courtyard for the next two days."

Ling Danzi was a ninth-grade Alchemist. She was an indescribable wealth in the entire Cangling Country. She naturally had to enter the Inner Courtyard when she returned to Cangling College.

Ren Zhiling didn't expect that she would have to go to the Inner Courtyard. She was desperate when she thought of the two curious babies in her dorm.

After the Headmaster threw Ren Zhiling an identity jade tablet that allowed her to enter the Inner Courtyard, he quickly disappeared with Ling Danzi.

When Ren Zhiling returned to her dorm, she bumped into Fu Nansi who was in the hall on the first floor. He pretended to ask casually, "Zhiling, where did you go?"

Ren Zhiling didn't want to lie. It would be even more embarrassing if her lie was exposed. However, she couldn't tell the truth either. It would be bad if the Headmaster misunderstood that she was showing off her identity as his disciple's disciple.

Therefore, she sincerely said to Fu Nansi, "I can't tell you."

Fu Nansi, "…"

"I won't be staying in the dorm for the next few days. Remember to practice hard and do your best for tomorrow's competition!"

Fu Nansi nodded. He guessed that Ren Zhiling's disappearance might have something to do with her teacher.

"Also, I might only appear on the day of the finals. Help me and Zhang Yan say good luck. I hope to see you guys on the day of the finals."

… …

After Ren Zhiling entered the inner courtyard and found Ling Danzi's dorm, she didn't expect that after not seeing Ling Danzi for an hour, he would look completely different.

The long white beard on his chin was gone. She couldn't tell what material his clothes were made of, but they were extremely luxurious. Even his hair had turned black. There was a hint of vigor in his eyes, and he looked like he was in his thirties.

"I …" When Ling Danzi saw Ren Zhiling, he habitually stroked his beard. However, he touched nothing.

Ren Zhiling said faintly, "Teacher, don't call yourself 'I' when you look like this."

Ling Danzi, "…"

Actually, he thought that his original appearance was pretty good. Moreover, he was used to stroking his beard. However, the Headmaster disagreed. He said that he didn't have a disciple who looked older than him. If he told others, they would think that he was the disciple and Ling Danzi was the teacher.

As for his hair returning to its original black color, Ling Danzi was very ashamed of it because he had taken the beautifying pill the Headmaster gave him.

The beautifying pill was the favorite pill of female martial artists who were obsessed with beauty. If people found out that Ling Danzi had taken a beautifying pill, he would be a laughing stock.

When Ling Danzi heard Ren Zhiling's disrespectful words, he was about to teach Ren Zhiling a lesson when she said, "Teacher, you look quite handsome like this."

Ling Danzi also thought that he was handsome. Although he didn't care about his appearance, he was also a famous handsome guy in Cangling College.

"Glib tongue," Ling Danzi said, raising his chin. "Take out your alchemy furnace and continue refining pills."

Ren Zhiling, "… Start now?"

Ling Danzi raised his eyebrows. "Don't tell me you want to rest for a while?"

When Ren Zhiling thought of Ling Danzi and the Headmaster's promise, she couldn't help but sigh at the tragic year that was about to come.

… …

The next day, the Outer Courtyard Ranking Competition officially began. There were a total of 32 arenas in the school. Four hours after the start of the competition, the last 32 people standing in the arenas would enter the next day's competition.

Zhang Yan and Fu Nansi walked together. He said, "Little Four, don't go to the same arena as me. If I meet you, I won't be able to beat you up."

Fu Nansi: As long as I'm not embarrassed to beat you up.

Of course, Fu Nansi was only thinking about it. He couldn't really compete with Zhang Yan. Not only that, he also wanted to congratulate Zhang Yan for successfully defending his arena and squeezing into the top three to enter the Inner Courtyard.

As for Ren Zhiling's participation in the alchemy competition, Fu Nansi didn't have high hopes for her. Although a sixteen-year-old second-grade alchemist was rare, Cangling College only recruited students below the age of twenty. There should be some eighteen- or nineteen-year-old third-grade alchemists. It seemed like Ren Zhiling couldn't beat them.

The new students gathered in the plaza. Not long after, a teacher from the Outer Courtyard announced the start of the competition.

Hearing the teacher's announcement, Zhang Yan was burning with impatience. He wanted to occupy one of the arenas first.

Fu Nansi quickly pulled him back and whispered, "Zhang Yan, don't be anxious."

How could Zhang Yan not be anxious? He struggled and said, "Little Four, don't pull me back. If we wait any longer, the arenas will be full."

Zhang Yan was strong. Fu Nansi's hand that was holding onto his arm almost broke free.

"Wait for a while. Wait until the champion of the arena is almost out of spiritual energy before you go up." Fu Nansi said quickly and tried to pull Zhang Yan back.

Zhang Yan stopped struggling. After he understood the meaning of Fu Nansi's words, he winked at him and smiled very comically.

"Little Four, you're so bad."