Under the guidance of Liu Jie, Zhang Hao first walked into the entrance of Tianwu Academy.
The Inner Courtyard of Tianwu Academy is located on a mountain range. Here, nestled by mountains and rivers, there are pavilions, fragrant arbors, and everything imaginable. It is absolutely incomparable to the Outer Courtyard. Moreover, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth here is extremely abundant. Although Zhang Hao levels up through killing, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth can still increase his experience points, just at a slower pace. However, Zhang Hao naturally likes having a good environment.
Under the guidance of Liu Jie, Zhang Hao easily completed the procedures. He didn't encounter any difficulties. In fact, if it were any other rookie entering the Inner Courtyard for the first time, they would definitely face some trouble from older students when going to the General Affairs Office to handle the admission procedures. New students generally need to give some benefits to smoothly complete the procedures. This has long been an unwritten rule, and the College also tacitly approves of this behavior. After all, this also helps new students have more motivation to improve their cultivation and not slack off easily.
But towards Zhang Hao, Lan Haiping absolutely wouldn't dare to use this method. This guy is a big killing star. If he were to face difficulties from older students, he would definitely erupt. At that time, it would probably be another bloody incident.
The residences in the Inner Courtyard are worlds apart from those in the Outer Courtyard. In the Inner Courtyard, every Inner Courtyard Disciple will receive an independent small building. Each building will be assigned two servants.
Zhang Hao returned to his residence and put on the Inner Courtyard uniform. The Inner Courtyard uniform looked similar to the Outer Courtyard's, but it had a pattern of a knife and a sword on the chest. Zhang Hao didn't know if it was psychological, but he felt much more energetic wearing this uniform.
"Sitian, look, am I much more handsome than before, Young Master?" Zhang Hao blinked at Song Sitian.
Song Sitian looked at Zhang Hao and giggled, "Yes, Young Master, you were handsome to begin with."
Zhang Hao was also very pleased. Seeing Song Sitian's envious expression, he thought to himself: Sitian's Aptitude is better than mine. But she doesn't have very good cultivation resources. Otherwise, her cultivation definitely wouldn't be slower than Ning Xue and the others.
Zhang Hao's heart stirred, and he entered the System store, searching for some Cultivation Techniques.
"Hmm! Su Nü Xin Jing!"
Item: Su Nü Xin Jing
Level: Saint-Grade
This Su Nü Xin Jing requires 10000 points! And it's only the first three layers.
So expensive! Zhang Hao pondered for a moment. After purchasing this Su Nü Xin Jing, his points would be depleted. However, Sitian is his maidservant, and he couldn't be stingy with his own maidservant. Moreover, Zhang Hao felt that this kind of Cultivation Technique specifically for women is absolutely powerful. Perhaps it could have a very good effect on Song Sitian.
If it weren't specifically for women's cultivation and only the first three layers, Zhang Hao felt that 10000 points might not even be enough.
"Young Master!"
Song Sitian was a little surprised when Zhang Hao suddenly stopped talking. She softly called out to him.
Zhang Hao smiled slightly, looked at Song Sitian, and asked, "Sitian, do you want to Cultivate?"
Song Sitian nodded and said seriously, "Yes!"
"Alright then, this Su Nü Xin Jing is a Saint-Grade Cultivation Technique, Sitian, Cultivate it well." Zhang Hao handed the scroll of Su Nü Xin Jing in his hand to Song Sitian.
Song Sitian was a little surprised. A Saint-Grade Cultivation Technique was extraordinary. In the entire Northern Region, she had never heard of the existence of a Saint-Grade Cultivation Technique. Of course, Song Sitian would absolutely not doubt Zhang Hao's words. Zhang Hao also had no need to deceive such a small maidservant like her.
"Young Master, Sitian dare not accept..." Song Sitian looked at the Su Nü Xin Jing in Zhang Hao's hand.
Zhang Hao frowned, looked at Song Sitian, and said, "What, Sitian, you're not listening to Young Master's words anymore?"
Song Sitian's heart trembled, and she quickly said to Zhang Hao, "No... Sitian wouldn't dare."
"Then take it. You are Young Master's maidservant, and this Su Nü Xin Jing can only be cultivated by women, it's useless for me to keep it." Zhang Hao said to Song Sitian.
"Okay!" Song Sitian saw that Young Master seemed to be angry. She quickly took the Su Nü Xin Jing.
Zhang Hao looked at Song Sitian holding the Su Nü Xin Jing somewhat nervously and smiled, "Sitian, you are Young Master's maidservant. If your cultivation becomes strong, won't you be able to protect Young Master in return?"
"Yes! Sitian will definitely become strong and protect Young Master well." A hint of determination appeared on Song Sitian's face.
Zhang Hao remembered something and instructed Song Sitian, "Sitian, you must not spread the news that Young Master gave you the Su Nü Xin Jing. You cannot tell anyone. This Su Nü Xin Jing is a Saint-Grade Cultivation Technique, and spreading it will bring disaster upon yourself. After memorizing it, you must destroy it."
Song Sitian's expression became serious, and she said solemnly to Zhang Hao, "Yes, Young Master, Sitian understands."
"Okay, you stay in the residence and memorize the Cultivation Technique well. Young Master is going to the Treasure Pavilion." Zhang Hao remembered that he had won first place in the Outer Courtyard Competition and still had many rewards to collect.
"Yes! Young Master, Sitian understands." Song Sitian obediently nodded to Zhang Hao.
As Zhang Hao just walked out of his residence, three male youths blocked his path.
Walking in the front was a man with a stern expression. The man looked at Zhang Hao and said, "You are Zhang Hao?"
Zhang Hao carefully sized up the stern youth, nodded, and said, "I am. Ge Xia, what can I do for you?"
"You are the first place in this Outer Courtyard Competition?" the youth looked Zhang Hao up and down.
"That's right!"
Zhang Hao was very displeased with this person's attitude when speaking, feeling that the other party was clearly looking for trouble.
"Then I haven't found the wrong person. Let me introduce myself first. My name is Ping Donghai, ranked ninety-seventh among Inner Courtyard Disciples. From now on, in the Inner Courtyard, you can mention my name, and it can help you resolve a lot of trouble," the stern youth said proudly.
"Didn't you hear? This is our Brother Hai thinking highly of you."
A thin-faced youth behind the stern youth chimed in.
"Aren't you going to thank Brother Hai!" another dark-faced youth also said.
Zhang Hao was getting a little impatient. He looked at Ping Donghai and said indifferently, "I still have things to do. Tell me your purpose!"
Ping Donghai was also a little displeased seeing Zhang Hao being so unappreciative. But he still held back. He looked at Zhang Hao and said calmly, "I'm looking for you because I want to make a deal with you!"
"What kind of deal?" Zhang Hao slightly furrowed his brows, suddenly feeling a bit curious.
"Some time ago, when I was out adventuring, my Treasure Artifact was damaged. I lack a suitable Treasure Artifact. This time, as the first place in the Outer Courtyard Competition, you can redeem a Treasure Artifact for free. Therefore, I hope you can give this opportunity to me," Ping Donghai stated his purpose.
Only then did Zhang Hao realize that the other party was after this idea.
"Of course, I won't let you suffer a loss. I will exchange it with you for 1000 contribution points," Ping Donghai looked at Zhang Hao and smiled gently.