Madame is Pretending to be an Academic Slacker Again!

Qin Xin frowned.

The Seventh Elder’s intentions were all too obvious.

Was he recruiting disciples or treating her as a test subject for research?

Was today a must-win situation?

If the opponent resorted to force, how should she counter?

As she was plotting, the normally unperturbed and indifferent Second Elder suddenly showed his spine at this critical moment: ”You’re wrong. This isn’t about avoidance. What she can counter is the time ability, which means her ability is my natural nemesis. If anyone should research it, it’s me who has the qualification. Do you understand time abilities? Without understanding, what qualification do you have to talk about recruiting disciples?”

The Seventh Elder halted his breath.

His eyes nearly burst into flames!

Yet, the other elders deeply agreed:

”Indeed, the Second Elder is more suitable to research this female student...”

”Once this girl increases her cultivation levels and shows more abilities, it’ll be even more interesting...”

”Seventh Elder, don’t argue with the Second Elder. Haven’t you sent someone to find the person you’ve got your eye on? Considering the time, he should be returning soon...”

That final sentence, once spoken, inadvertently revealed their secret plan. But luckily, the students were still frozen by time abilities, unable to speak, hear, or see.

He promptly changed the topic, chuckling and turning to the Great Elder: ”What do you say, boss?”

The Great Elder swept his eyes across the room.

Once again, he marveled at Qin Xin’s multifaceted nature, always bringing unexpected surprises.

He pondered for a moment: ”Alright, proceed as the Second Elder suggested.”

His decisive words quelled the Seventh Elder’s fury.

Qin Xin narrowly escaped another crisis.

And the students surrounding the arena gradually regained consciousness, still clueless about the events: ”I think my mind was blank for a moment just now?”

”Were you guys like that too? What happened just now?”

”Wasn’t the Second Elder supposed to test Lan Qingxin on the spot?”

”But Lan Qingxin and the Second Elder... why aren’t they on the stage? When did they spar?”

Everyone stared blankly at the empty arena.

Then they watched as the elders exited the scene one by one without taking Qin Xin.

Meanwhile, Ding Yu eagerly followed the Seventh Elder — being the top female, she naturally wanted to curry favor with the elder and ask for his permission to become his disciple.

The top male contestant from the arena followed suit as he also rushed forward.

He pushed through the crowd, sprinting fervently, and as he passed by Qin Xin, she recognized him — wasn’t this the same senior whom she had outshone during the archery round of the physical competition?

Later, this senior and Ding Yu conspired to snitch, causing her and the trio to experience a ”black room” visit.

Heh, this person and Ding Yu do match, being disciples of that sinister Seventh Elder suits them well.

Qin Xin held no affection for these two, though many students oblivious to the truth envied them, watching Ding Yu and the senior leave with the elders, as if witnessing a pair of celestial beings ascending.

”They sure are set for good days ahead.”

”Of course, having elders personally teach you is different.”

”They’ll probably graduate earlier than us.”

”It’s not just about graduation; it’s about a lifetime’s prospects.”

”Just think, if your mentor is an elder, then they’re likely to inherit the elder’s legacy, possibly becoming an elder themselves in the next generation...”

”Whoa, that’s awesome...”

Amidst the envy and admiration.

The White Robe Tutor unexpectedly appeared behind Qin Xin: ”Not leaving with them, do you regret it?”