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Master Bai actually invited Qin Tian to the Imperial City?

Everyone in the room was a bit stunned, some even didn’t react right away.

You must know, Master Bai is a renowned alchemy master in the Imperial City. Even court nobles in the Tianyuan Dynasty pay her respect.

Not to mention in the East Capital, even in the Imperial City, there are countless noble scions eager to come under Master Bai’s tutelage.

Xiao Zhan and others never expected that Master Bai would take a liking to a young guy who can cook during her visit to the East Capital this time.

Upon hearing Master Bai’s words, Feili Xue felt genuinely happy for Qin Tian.

However, when she looked at Qin Tian, she saw his face was calm, without any ripple of emotion.

Master Bai also noticed Qin Tian’s expression and asked with surprise: ”Why, Qin Tian, it seems like you don’t really want to go to the Imperial City with me?”

”Senior, I’m sorry. I’m just a first-year student, and I have no plans to go to the Imperial City before officially graduating. Thank you for your kindness. I know my limits. Even if I went with you to the Imperial City, I doubt my abilities would improve much...”

Qin Tian spoke very calmly, but his words made Master Bai’s eyes shine.

”For someone your age to say such things. Facing the opportunity to become my disciple and able to make a decision to refuse in such a short time, you really surprise me.”

Master Bai seemed to appreciate Qin Tian even more, ”But, I won’t force you. Since you wish to stay in the East Capital, so be it. Little Fei, while you’re in the East Capital, take the time to learn some culinary skills from Qin Tian. Don’t come looking for me again if you return to the Imperial City without mastering a few signature dishes.”

Master Bai gave Feili Xue a slight smile, and everyone else laughed along. But from this little interlude, they all could tell Master Bai really loves food—a typical foodie.

”Ahem, ahem...”

Xiao Zhan thought for a moment, lightly coughed, and said, ”If you’re interested in joining the City Guard Army of the East Capital, we would welcome you. Of course, the City Guard Army is not a cooking team. Before you join, I need to know your strength... How about it?”

Xiao Zhan’s invitation piqued Qin Tian’s interest.

After all, the City Guard Army has more power than the Forbidden Army and it’s easier to get promoted.

”Thank you, Lord Xiao, but your City Guard Army’s standards are high, I’m afraid...”

”Ha ha, isn’t it almost the end of the term for you first-years? The big martial arts competition is about to take place, right? Let me tell you in advance, the City Guard Army plans to select some students from the top ten in each grade’s martial arts competition to join the City Guard Army’s training camp. This is specially approved by the City Lord.”

Xiao Zhan said casually, ”Now, in front of Master Bai and everyone here, I, Xiao Zhan, promise you: as long as you make it to the top ten in the martial arts competition, a place in the City Guard Army training camp will be reserved for you.”

”Haha, Governor Xiao, you’re really going all out to recruit Qin Tian, aren’t you? Haha, someone whom even Master Bai selected—if you can recruit him, you’ve got skills,” said Hu Sanming.

Qin Tian immediately stood up, toasted to Xiao Zhan, and said, ”I will do my best to perform, thank you, Lord Xiao!”

...

After dinner, Qin Tian returned to East Han Academy alone.

Truth be told, tonight’s gathering was just Xiao Zhan and the others seeking alchemical materials and elixirs from Master Bai, who holds a crucial position in the Alchemist Association in the Imperial City. Thus, with just a word from Master Bai, Xiao Zhan and the others could purchase large amounts of high-quality elixirs from the association.

Qin Tian also understood that he was just a side character tonight. Figures like Xiao Zhan and Hu Sanming wouldn’t usually spare him a glance. It was only because of Master Bai’s previous invitation to him that Xiao Zhan took the opportunity to curry favor with Master Bai and Feili Xue.

People use each other, and this time, Qin Tian was the one being used.

However, he didn’t mind, because he saw a chance to enter the City Guard Army.

Once in the City Guard Army, Qin Tian could officially join the East State Army. Even if he started as a mere centurion, he was confident in his ability to rise in ranks and shake up the court of the Ice Emperor in the Tianyuan Dynasty!

”This martial arts competition, I must make it into the top ten!”

Qin Tian set a goal for himself.

However, the next day, he received good news—Feili Xue came to deliver him elixirs.

Not only did she give Qin Tian elixirs, but Feili Xue also volunteered to teach him alchemy!

”I told you, you helped me; I will help you too.”

Feili Xue taught Qin Tian the basic methods and techniques of refining elixirs and how to use the Five Elements Fire to aid in the process.

Using the Five Elements Fire for alchemy, complemented by corresponding True Qi, can produce elixirs suitable for the Five Elements True Qi of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, which is very useful to Qin Tian.

Five days later, the first-year martial arts competition officially started.

The first-year students consisted of three ordinary classes and the Dragon Tiger Class, totaling 120 students.

The 120 students, after being randomized, all had to draw lots to determine their matches.

The rules for the competition were simple: no killing, no poison; just determine a winner.

Qin Tian calculated his path to the finals: to reach the top ten, he would need to first break through to the top 64 from the top 128, then to the top 32, top 16, and finally advance from the top 16 to the top 8.

Throughout the process, Qin Tian would have to defeat at least four opponents to have a chance.

This level of difficulty, especially with the elite students from the Dragon Tiger Class, meant that even with good draws, it wouldn’t be easy for Qin Tian.

Qin Tian’s first-round opponent was a girl from Class 2 of the ordinary classes, who had just entered the Nascent Soul Early Stage.

When Qin Tian faced her, the match was over in less than three minutes, even with Qin Tian being considerate.

In the second round, Qin Tian’s opponent was another male student from Class 2, whose strength was similar to the first opponent and posed no threat to Qin Tian.

Just when Qin Tian thought his drawing luck was rather good, he frowned at the third-round match—he would be facing Xie Jiwei from the Dragon Tiger Class.

Xie Jiwei from the Dragon Tiger Class is a well-known scion, especially famed for his invincible iron fists. His family also holds official positions in East Capital City, and he has a rather arrogant personality.

”Wow, my luck, two students from the ordinary classes in the first two rounds and yet another ordinary class student in the third round. This martial arts competition is really boring, no challenge at all!”

When Xie Jiwei saw he was matched with Qin Tian, he arrogantly joked in front of Qin Tian.