Zhong Shenxiu was slightly surprised. He hadn't intended to ask casually if there were any elves around, but he hadn't expected Ogus to immediately summon one for him.

His surprise, however, paled in comparison to Rojanel's at that moment. She never imagined the Headmaster would address this small boy with such respect, calling him "young friend," nor that he had summoned her merely to introduce her to this boy!

What exactly was this boy’s identity? Even royalty hadn't been treated with such reverence by the Headmaster.

The more Rojanel thought about it, the more perplexed she became, and she couldn't help but size up Zhong Shenxiu. At the same time, Zhong Shenxiu was observing her.

Ogus and Gesgael, standing nearby, didn't want to disturb Zhong Shenxiu and remained silent, making the atmosphere somewhat awkward!

"You are an elf?" Zhong Shenxiu spoke first, a nearly imperceptible smile playing on his lips.

Rojanel nodded slightly. Although she still couldn't fathom Zhong Shenxiu's intentions, anyone worthy of the Headmaster's respect surely wasn't simple. So, she decided to cooperate.

"Truly somewhat extraordinary!" Zhong Shenxiu muttered to himself, circling Rojanel once before saying something that left everyone puzzled, "You are good material for cultivation."

Rojanel began to feel uncomfortable under Zhong Shenxiu's scrutiny, especially since she needed to relieve her colleague at the library. She quickly asked Ogus, "Headmaster Ogus, may I ask why you called for me?"

Ogus smiled awkwardly and glanced at Zhong Shenxiu, clearly indicating that the matter was up to him. Zhong Shenxiu’s next remark nearly made them all faint. He looked earnestly at Rojanel and stated, "You can go ahead. I will come to study you when I have time!"

At that instant, Rojanel’s eyes widened, staring fixedly at Zhong Shenxiu. She almost thought she had misheard. Study me? He actually said study me??

Forget her astonishment; even Ogus and Gesgael beside her were stunned into silence by Zhong Shenxiu’s words.

Zhong Shenxiu paid no mind to the bewildered expressions of the three and walked forward with Robin. The reason for his haste was that he had just discovered a rather excellent location through his "Spirit Wave."

"Classmate Rojanel, you can attend to your duties," Ogus finally recovered and said to the momentarily dazed Rojanel, before quickly hurrying to catch up with Zhong Shenxiu and Robin.

Long after they had gone, Rojanel remained standing there blankly, a single question swirling in her mind: What on earth was going on?

Meanwhile, Zhong Shenxiu, after several twists and turns, arrived at an area that had not yet been fully developed.

This section was originally planned as a leisure zone but construction was halted due to a necessary change in the blueprint, leaving it very quiet and deserted.

Ogus was thoroughly perplexed why Zhong Shenxiu insisted on coming here. He had mentioned several times that there was nothing here—no facilities yet built—but Zhong Shenxiu paid him no heed, heading straight for this spot as if something were drawing him in.

Finally, Zhong Shenxiu stopped, his eyes gleaming as he gazed at a spring pool, not particularly large in area. What truly captivated him wasn't any treasure within the pool, but its very location.

The location of this pool could be described with four words: 'Uniquely Blessed.' It was an optimal spot for absorbing the essence of the sun and moon, and with the right formation array set up, its efficacy could be maximized.

"Hey, old man, what is this pool called?" Zhong Shenxiu asked with outward calm.

"This is called the 'Moonlight Spring.' When the moon is full at night, the spring water emits a seven-colored radiance. Hence the name 'Moonlight Spring'!" Ogus maintained his helpful demeanor, answering every question.

"Hey, old man, how about you rent this place to me temporarily?" Zhong Shenxiu suddenly proposed after a period of thought. He wasn't saying this with the intention of cultivating here himself, but rather to use it for Robin's tribulation!

There were numerous benefits to choosing this location for a tribulation. Not only could powerful arrays be deployed, but it also offered benefits like replenishing spiritual energy and repairing the physical body. The spring water alone was extraordinary; frequent consumption could even prolong life! Of course, this was only if someone recognized its true value!

Ogus stared at Zhong Shenxiu in bewilderment. He couldn't understand why Zhong Shenxiu would suddenly utter such a random request—renting this place? What on earth for?

Without waiting for a response, Zhong Shenxiu produced a deposit: an earth-element crystal core the size of a fist. He knew Ogus specialized in Earth Magic!

Seeing such a large crystal core, Ogus swallowed the question that was already on his lips, his eyes fixated on the core, gleaming brightly.

"I'll rent the surrounding area as well. I will give you a similar crystal core every month," Zhong Shenxiu said, tossing the core to Ogus.

Ogus quickly caught it, as if afraid it might shatter if it hit the ground.

The immense earth element radiating from the crystal core made Ogus's hands tremble, and Zhong Shenxiu's subsequent statement nearly suffocated him!

My goodness, a crystal core like this every month? Did that mean he possessed countless such cores??

Ogus had met many generous people, but this was the first time he had encountered someone who treated such treasures like commonplace objects!

Little did they know that what they considered a treasure was no different from refuse in Zhong Shenxiu's eyes. He could conjure as many of these crystal cores as he wished because he "artificially manufactured" them, capable of creating any attribute required.

Ogus seemed to have grasped a bit of Zhong Shenxiu's nature, so he didn't refuse and agreed on the spot!

"Try to keep people away from this area from now on!" Zhong Shenxiu instructed.

He certainly didn't want to worry about other people when Robin underwent his tribulation! The area size was just right for the tribulation net.

Ogus nodded repeatedly. He would try his best to comply with Zhong Shenxiu's requests; he would have done so even without the crystal cores. Establishing a connection with a master like Zhong Shenxiu was a blessing he wouldn't dare squander!

Meanwhile, Rojanel arrived at the library in a state of near collapse, her mind entirely consumed by the encounter, especially Zhong Shenxiu's parting words that deeply unsettled her.

The library was vast, with a counter in the main hall—the very spot where she was due for her shift.

Since the academy's library was open to students twenty-four hours a day, it required round-the-clock staffing, and Rojanel was only one of the attendants.

The system was a "shift rotation," where someone would take over every three hours.

Because Rojanel had been lost in thought for so long on the way, she was nearly ten minutes late.

"I'm sorry, I'm late!" Rojanel apologized softly.

She was usually early, and only meeting Zhong Shenxiu and the others today had caused the delay.

"No worries!" a male voice replied. "Here is today's handover log; take a look."

When the man turned around with his notebook, Rojanel realized he was Feng Haotian, the brother of Wu Feiyan!

What a coincidence the world held!

Feng Haotian found it strange. In his memory, Rojanel was always punctual, often arriving early. Why was she late today?

Although curious, he never pried into others' secrets. Rojanel gave him the same impression as his sister: the type who rarely spoke to outsiders. During her long shifts here, Rojanel had spoken to him only a handful of times!

After signing in, Rojanel said again, "I will arrive early next time and make up for this lost time!"

"No need," Feng Haotian smiled, but Rojanel paid him no further attention. He knew further talk was pointless; once women became serious, they were quite resolute—a truth he had learned profoundly from his two older sisters!

Saying no more, Feng Haotian gathered his things and left the library.

He didn't head straight back but decided to first visit the training hall to practice the magic he had learned that day.

However, on his way, two small figures caught his eye: weren't those the two children he met at the "Wind Snow Pavilion" last time? Why were they here?

Huh? Why were the Headmaster and Archmage Gesgael also present?

Feng Haotian's curiosity was immediately piqued. He was very concerned about those two children. After just one visit to the "Wind Snow Pavilion," his usually serene sister had become like a lovesick soul, constantly playing and thinking over a few pieces of sheet music—it was like an obsession!

What concerned Feng Haotian even more was that, according to some of his uncles, the little girl was a master hiding her true strength, and her identity was incredibly bizarre—no one had ever heard of anyone like her.

If that was the case, why were they here now? And what was their connection to the Headmaster?

Driven by curiosity, he quietly followed them. He might not care about other people's affairs, but anything involving his sister demanded investigation; he absolutely could not allow any unscrupulous individuals to take advantage! Sigh!

Meanwhile, Zhong Shenxiu was well aware that someone was trailing them; he simply hadn't called attention to it.

After weaving through the academy grounds for several more hours, Zhong Shenxiu bid farewell to Ogus and Gesgael. He and Robin still needed to visit a few other places and didn't wish to be accompanied.

"Huh? Where did they go?"

Feng Haotian’s patience was remarkable. He had followed Zhong Shenxiu for so long without giving up. But now, he strangely realized the two figures that had been nearby moments ago had vanished!

"Hey, kid, what did you want with me?" Zhong Shenxiu's voice sounded right behind him, startling him badly.

Feng Haotian stared at Zhong Shenxiu and Robin in shock, unable to utter a word.

Zhong Shenxiu smiled faintly. "I know you. You're Wu Feiyan's brother, right? I didn't expect you to have the leisure for this. Aren't you worried about your sister at all?"

"Wh-what do you mean?"

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