“Alright, done.”
That Senior Apprentice Brother looked at Zhang Hao and smiled slightly, “According to the regulations, you need to complete tasks worth 3000 contribution points each month in the Inner Courtyard.”
“Oh!”
Zhang Hao said thoughtfully, “If I complete 6000 contribution points in a month, can it be added to the next month?”
Zhang Hao didn't have much time and planned to complete two months' worth of contribution points at once.
That Senior Apprentice Brother was slightly startled, nodded and said, “That should be possible!”
“That's great, are there any tasks with more contribution points?” Zhang Hao looked at that Senior Apprentice Brother and asked.
“Junior Apprentice Brother, what a coincidence, we happen to have an A-grade task here, with 9000 contribution points. I wonder if Junior Apprentice Brother would like to take it?” That Senior Apprentice Brother looked at Zhang Hao and asked with a smile.
“9000 contribution points?” Zhang Hao's eyes lit up.
“What kind of task is it?”
Zhang Hao wasn't too impulsive and planned to understand the situation first.
“Well, this task is for a Dan attendant. Elder Xifeng of the Dan Yao Pavilion recently needs to refine a sixth-order Dan and requires a Dan attendant. As long as Junior Apprentice Brother can assist Elder Xifeng in successfully refining that Dan, you can easily obtain 9000 contribution points.” That Senior Apprentice Brother patiently explained.
Zhang Hao frowned slightly, feeling that this Senior Apprentice Brother seemed to be speaking insincerely. If this task was so easy to complete, it wouldn't be available to him. After all, this is 9000 contribution points. Completing one means not having to do tasks for three months, who wouldn't be tempted?
Although Zhang Hao felt there should be some hidden details, he still couldn't resist the temptation of this task and decided to accept it. Anyway, Alchemy was also his strong suit, and completing this task shouldn't be difficult. As for any risks, with his current strength, he wasn't too worried.
Seeing that Zhang Hao finally accepted this task, that Senior Apprentice Brother's face immediately showed joy. He quickly completed the procedures for Zhang Hao.
“Junior Apprentice Brother, you must report to the Dan Yao Pavilion within one day of completing the procedures, otherwise you will be punished.” The Senior Apprentice Brother reminded Zhang Hao.
“I'll go right away!”
Zhang Hao was not someone who procrastinated.
After Zhang Hao left, that Senior Apprentice Brother from the Mission Hall immediately entered a room.
“Alliance Leader, that Zhang Hao went to the Mission Hall!” That Senior Apprentice Brother said with a smug smile.
“Good, hehe, this kid really fell for it. That old lunatic is not to be trifled with. From last month until now, over twenty guys have had their legs broken by the old lunatic. They're still not out of bed yet. When this kid goes, he'll have a hard time.” Duan Wudi smiled smugly.
A cunning look appeared in that Senior Apprentice Brother's eyes, and he said to Duan Wudi, “Alliance Leader, we also have people from our Tianlong Alliance in the Dan Yao Pavilion, should we give them instructions?”
“Yes, go and instruct them to treat him well, preferably making it difficult for him to move an inch in the Dan Yao Pavilion, and ideally find a way to let the old lunatic torment him thoroughly. Hahaha…” Duan Wudi laughed very cruelly.
That Senior Apprentice Brother's face also showed a smile, and he respectfully said to Duan Wudi, “Alliance Leader, your subordinate will go and give instructions immediately.”
Zhang Hao, however, didn't know that someone was plotting against him behind his back. After asking for directions, he went directly to the Dan Yao Pavilion.
The Dan Yao Pavilion is located in the northwest corner of Tianwu Academy's Inner Courtyard.
With a loud 'boom!'
When Zhang Hao heard this sound, he immediately knew that this must be the explosion of a Dan furnace.
“Scram!”
A terrifying roar sounded. The sound wave even surprised Zhang Hao a little.
“Is this a Martial Grandmaster? Could it be Elder Xifeng?” Zhang Hao was slightly startled.
Just as Zhang Hao arrived outside the Dan Yao Pavilion, he saw a youth being carried out from inside the Dan Yao Pavilion, half dead.
“Two Senior Apprentice Brothers, what's wrong with this one?” Zhang Hao looked at a Senior Apprentice Brother and asked.
That Senior Apprentice Brother glanced at Zhang Hao and said with a bitter smile, “Junior Apprentice Brother, you're also here to earn those 9000 contribution points, aren't you? This is already the tenth one recently.”
“Can you tell me about it?”
Zhang Hao took out a lower grade crystal stone and stuffed it into that Senior Apprentice Brother's hand.
That Senior Apprentice Brother looked at the lower grade crystal stone in his hand, a smile appeared on his face, and he nodded to Zhang Hao, “Junior Apprentice Brother, many Junior Apprentice Brothers who haven't completed the Academy tasks will take risks and come here to complete this task with 9000 contribution points. However, this Elder Xifeng has a strange temper and is difficult to serve. If he's slightly dissatisfied, it's minor injuries, and severe cases result in the abolition of cultivation.”
“Ah, that terrifying? Doesn't the Academy care?”
Zhang Hao looked at that Senior Apprentice Brother in surprise and asked. In Zhang Hao's opinion, since Elder Xifeng was an Elder, he wouldn't treat the students of Tianwu Academy so cruelly.
“This is something Junior Apprentice Brother doesn't know. You should know the importance of Alchemists. This Elder Xifeng is the only sixth-order Alchemist in our Tianwu Academy. Therefore, no matter what he does, as long as it's not too excessive, the Academy will turn a blind eye. Moreover, Elder Xifeng is not like this by nature. It is said that the original Elder Xifeng had a very amiable personality, was kind to others, and was a true gentleman. It was just that thirty years ago, during a cultivation session, he suffered a deviation. Although he eventually broke through to the Martial Grandmaster realm, the deviation caused a great change in his mental state, ultimately leading to this half-mad state. However, sometimes, Elder Xifeng will still return to normal.” That Senior Apprentice Brother looked at Zhang Hao and said.
“Is Elder Xifeng a Martial Grandmaster?” Zhang Hao looked at that Senior Apprentice Brother and asked.
That Senior Apprentice Brother looked at Zhang Hao with some surprise and said, “Junior Apprentice Brother, don't you know? Elder Xifeng is the second strongest person in our Academy, second only to the current Dean. Of course, he is a Martial Grandmaster. If it weren't for Elder Xifeng's mental instability, how would Tianba Academy and Changfeng Academy dare to provoke us? They only have one Martial Grandmaster in their Academies as well.”
Zhang Hao was secretly startled. Tianwu Academy's foundation was indeed very strong. They even had such a hidden Martial Grandmaster.
“Thank you, Senior Apprentice Brother, for your guidance.” Zhang Hao smiled at that Senior Apprentice Brother after asking these questions.
“Junior Apprentice Brother, you must be careful.”
That Senior Apprentice Brother looked at Zhang Hao with some pity. Obviously, he was not optimistic about whether Zhang Hao could complete this task. Zhang Hao didn't mind and walked to the Dan Yao Pavilion. Two guards stopped him.
“Young Master just accepted the Dan attendant task.” Zhang Hao handed over the token given by the Mission Hall.
That guard took the token and glanced at it, then looked at Zhang Hao with a strange expression and asked, “You are… Zhang Hao?”
“It is this Young Master!” Zhang Hao nodded.
“Follow me!” That guard's face showed a cold smile.
After that guard had Zhang Hao change into the Dan attendant's clothes, he led him to another room. Inside were three other students from the Academy dressed the same as him, but at this moment, these students had fearful expressions on their faces.
“Li Qiang, don't be nervous, isn't it just an assessment? At worst, we don't pass and just go back.” A youth comforted.
“You wish, if we fail, Elder Xifeng will definitely punish us.” The youth named Li Qiang said bitterly.