“Why be the protagonist when being a supporting character is so much more comfortable…”
In the courtyard, Lin Xuan lay lazily on a chair, his eyes slightly closed, enjoying the leisurely afternoon. He occasionally picked up his teacup for a sip and ate a pastry, truly enjoying himself.
Time flew by, and half a year passed quietly. During these six months, Lin Xuan lived a peaceful life, hunting during the day to make a living and Cultivating at night, with no major incidents occurring.
However, the protagonist, Xiao Feng, would occasionally come to find him, adding a touch of fun to his otherwise ordinary life. Their relationship also transformed from initial friends to inseparable close friends.
Unlike Lin Xuan’s calm life, Xiao Feng’s life was much busier. With his talent restored and rising again, he managed to elevate his Cultivation to the Gathering Qi Realm in just half a year. The protagonist’s Peak moments were fully displayed in him.
At the same time, troubles also came one after another. He would casually go out and encounter some ignorant fellow who would mock him, leading the protagonist to lose his patience and teach them a lesson. Then, the junior would be beaten, bringing out the senior, and the senior would be beaten, bringing out the elder, repeating endlessly…
Eventually, Xiao Feng even started to feel depressed, wondering if he inherently possessed an aggro Physique.
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“You really know how to enjoy life.”
A voice sounded, and Lin Xuan slightly opened his eyes, only to find that Xiao Feng had arrived at the courtyard entrance at some unknown point. However, this time he wasn't alone; a young girl in green accompanied him.
“Oh, isn’t this Young Master Xiao? What brings you here today? Not Cultivating?” Lin Xuan said with a smile.
Xiao Feng was truly a Cultivation fanatic. He was either Cultivating or on his way to Cultivate. The protagonist’s strength was not without reason.
“If I had your monstrous talent, I wouldn’t work so hard…”
Xiao Feng rolled his eyes at Lin Xuan, then took the young girl beside him to a seat, picked up the teapot, poured a cup for himself and the girl, and began eating the pastries on the table.
“Come on, where is my talent good? I’m still at Opening Meridian Stage Ninth Level after so long.” Lin Xuan shrugged, looking innocent.
Hearing this, Xiao Feng was also a bit puzzled. Logically speaking, with Lin Xuan’s talent, he should have already made a Breakthrough to the Gathering Qi Realm. After all, the terrifying talent of connecting all meridians overnight was by no means ordinary.
“Brother Lin Xuan, if you want to make a Breakthrough, I’m afraid you can do it anytime.” The young girl beside them couldn’t help but smile at Lin Xuan’s words, then spoke.
“Tsk, you really can’t hide anything from you.” Lin Xuan lightly clicked his tongue, a hint of helplessness in his expression.
“Uh, is that so? Then why don’t you make a Breakthrough?” Xiao Feng was stunned, and couldn’t help but look at Lin Xuan again.
“I feel like I still need to settle down a bit.” Lin Xuan smiled calmly, not explaining much.
Seeing this, although Xiao Feng had doubts, he didn't ask further. However, at this moment, Master Li’s voice slowly echoed in his mind:
“This kid is quite patient. Without any guidance, he knows to use spiritual Qi to nourish his meridians. That’s surprising.”
“Nourish meridians? What’s the use?” Listening to Master Li’s words, Xiao Feng became even more confused.
“Nourishing the meridians can make them tougher and allow spiritual Qi to flow more smoothly, which is of great benefit to later Cultivation. His meridians are almost perfect now, and he can make a Breakthrough at any time.” Master Li explained.
“So many benefits? Then Master, why didn’t you ask me to nourish my meridians before?” Hearing the benefits of nourishing meridians, Xiao Feng couldn’t help but be surprised and asked again.
“Your meridians are already almost perfect from years of Cultivation, so they don’t need further nourishment. There’s no need to waste that time…” Master Li explained again.
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“Let’s not talk about that. You wouldn’t come to me without a reason. First, let’s agree, don’t ask me to go shopping.” Lin Xuan sat up slightly, looking at Xiao Feng and the young girl beside him with a wary gaze.
It was well known that protagonists generally had an all-powerful childhood friend, and Xiao Feng was no exception. He also had one, who was the young girl in green beside him.
The young girl in green was named Xiao Feiyu, but she wasn’t from the Xiao Family. She was taken in by Xiao Feng’s father at the Xiao Family. As for her background, Lin Xuan wasn’t clear, only knowing that she was Xiao Feng’s childhood friend and that her strength remained a mystery.
However, Lin Xuan clearly remembered that an enemy of the Xiao Family at the Peak of the Gathering Qi Realm had injured Xiao Feng, and then disappeared the next day, not even a trace of his ashes could be found…
The reason Lin Xuan said this was mainly because before, Xiao Feng had brought the young girl and invited him to go shopping, but the two of them showed off their affection the whole time, making him endure a day of public displays of affection.
Do you know how much harm that does to a single person? It was even worse than killing him!
Only later did he find out that Xiao Feng had promised to go shopping with her, but didn’t know how to interact with her, so he dragged Lin Xuan along, hoping he could offer advice.
To this, Lin Xuan expressed that as a single person who had never even touched a girl’s hand, where would he get advice to give him!
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“Cough, cough, don’t worry, it’s just that Fanxing Academy has started enrollment. I’m asking if you want to sign up. With your strength, entering the Academy shouldn’t be a problem at all.” Xiao Feng coughed awkwardly, then said.
“Fanxing Academy? Are you going?” Lin Xuan was stunned and asked.
He knew the name of Fanxing Academy. It had produced countless strong Cultivators, and ten thousand years ago, a Heavenly Saint strong Cultivator had even emerged from it!
Fanxing Academy could be said to be the place all young Cultivators yearned for. However, Fanxing Academy’s enrollment conditions were extremely strict, only accepting those who reached Opening Meridian Stage Seventh Level before the age of eighteen.
Starting to Cultivate at sixteen and reaching Opening Meridian Stage Seventh Level within two years by eighteen, those were individuals with considerable talent.
“I’m going too, but I’ll have to wait three years. I estimate I’ll need to take leave…” Xiao Feng nodded, then explained.
“Alright then, it’s about time to go out and see the world.” Hearing that Xiao Feng would also be going to the Academy, Lin Xuan naturally had no reason not to go. He had no attachments, and it was all the same no matter where he was.
“Then let’s go.” Seeing this, Xiao Feng motioned for the two of them, and they headed towards the city.
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In Tianling City, at the center of the square, several long queues had already formed. Without exception, all of these queues consisted of young Geniuses from the surrounding areas.
“Such a long queue. It’ll probably be dark before it’s our turn. How about we come another day?” Looking at the long queue, Lin Xuan couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on, and immediately suggested it. He didn’t want to wait in such a long line.
“That’s the only way. Anyway, their enrollment will last for several days.” Xiao Feng looked at the long queue and reluctantly agreed.
However, just as the two were about to head back, Xiao Feiyu, who had been silent all along, spoke up: “Brother Xiao Feng, Brother Lin Xuan, I have a way for us to skip the line. Do you want to try?”
Hearing this, both their eyes lit up, and they looked at her in unison, eagerly awaiting what she would say next.
“I can take you through the back door.” Under their expectant gazes, Xiao Feiyu smiled slightly and took out a jade pendant engraved with the words “Fanxing”, shaking it in front of them.
Looking at the jade pendant, Xiao Feng was slightly stunned and asked in confusion: “When did you sign up?”
“Want to know?” Xiao Feiyu leaned close to Xiao Feng’s ear and whispered, a hint of playfulness added to her beautiful face.
“Yes.” Xiao Feng nodded honestly.
“Hehe, I won’t tell you. Let’s go, I’ll take you through the back door.” Xiao Feiyu’s face showed a hint of triumph, and with a light chuckle, she moved gracefully towards a certain direction.
Xiao Feng smiled helplessly and didn’t ask further, then motioned for Lin Xuan to follow.
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Led by Xiao Feiyu, the two returned to the street. After passing through a small alley, a small courtyard came into view.
At the entrance of the courtyard, a red-haired young man was leaning against the door, yawning, looking rather unenthusiastic. However, upon seeing someone arrive, he immediately perked up.
“Haha, finally someone’s here! I was so bored. Xiao-xuemai is really efficient, finding two Geniuses at once.” The young man’s eyes flashed with excitement, and he laughed loudly, his gaze full of fervor as he looked at Xiao Feng and Lin Xuan.
“Brother Xiao Feng, Brother Lin Xuan, as long as you pass this senior student’s test, you can directly pass the Academy’s enrollment.” Xiao Feiyu explained to Xiao Feng and Lin Xuan.
“That simple? Alright then, I’ll go first.” Hearing this, Lin Xuan’s eyes lit up. Although he knew there would be a test beforehand, he didn’t expect it to be so simple.
“Wait a moment, you’re still at Opening Meridian Stage Ninth Level, right? To use the back door, you need at least Gathering Qi Realm Cultivation.” The red-haired young man sized up Lin Xuan, then spoke.
“Is that so?” Lin Xuan was stunned. Those who could make a Breakthrough to the Gathering Qi Realm at this age were Geniuses among Geniuses.
“Sorry, friend, those are the rules. However, your friend here is already at the Gathering Qi Realm, so he has the qualification.” The red-haired young man said, looking at Xiao Feng.
“Wait a moment, I didn’t say I wouldn’t take the test. Since those are the rules, then I’ll just make a Breakthrough to the Gathering Qi Realm.” However, at this moment, Lin Xuan suddenly interrupted him.