Wu Lao eagerly took the jade vial, inhaling the rich medicinal scent. He had come to trust Chen Anlin immensely, and through Wu Qianlian's accounts, he understood that Chen was not just some idle rich heir. It was with his help that the entire Baihua Sect had been spared from disaster, especially her master, Yang Bingyi, who had been saved by Chen Anlin.
Wu Qianlian took the jade vial and asked, "Chen Zi, should I take it directly?"
"Yes, just take it directly and let it dissolve slowly. You can go ahead and take it now; I’ll wait for you here."
"Alright."
Wu Qianlian turned and entered her residence to begin consuming the medicinal liquid. Meanwhile, Wu Qigang invited Chen Anlin to the courtyard outside and brewed a pot of tea for him.
Feeling grateful, Wu Qigang couldn't help but inquire about Chen Anlin's personal life. "I heard that Chen Zi is married?"
"Yes," Chen Anlin nodded. "I was originally engaged, but that woman called off the engagement. I'm quite relieved actually; now I'm completely immersed in my cultivation!"
"I’ve heard of that Zhao Yao too. Hmph, she’s just a fickle woman. Her breaking off the engagement is her loss!" Wu Qigang stroked his beard, increasingly pleased as he looked at Chen Anlin's handsome face.
Not only did Chen Anlin come from a good family and possess impressive cultivation skills, but his character was also commendable! A man like him was hard to find even with a lantern.
Thus, Wu Qigang pondered that he was getting older and wouldn’t live much longer. As the only elder left for his granddaughter, he needed to find her a suitable husband as soon as possible.
After chatting for a while, Wu Qigang finally got to the point: "Chen Zi, what do you think of my granddaughter?"
As he spoke, Wu Qigang smiled while stroking his beard. He had great confidence in his granddaughter. There was no need to mention her looks; she was undoubtedly a great beauty! As for her strength and talent, there was no doubt—she had just been poisoned. Once she was cured, she would surely be a remarkable woman.
Chen Anlin naturally picked up on Wu Lao's intentions. Was he trying to play matchmaker? Ah, being too outstanding could be troublesome.
"Cough cough, Wu Lao, Miss Wu Qianlian is indeed extremely talented—not only is she beautiful, but her potential is also very high!"
Chen Anlin playfully complimented, and Wu Qigang chuckled, "If you like it, I'll give you my grandfather!"
Before he could finish his sentence, Wu Qianlian opened the door, her face flushed as she stamped her foot. "What are you two talking about? You can't just say anything!"
Wu Qigang quickly replied, "We were just chatting, granddaughter. Have you recovered?"
"Yes, I've recovered. The poison has been resolved, and as for my cultivation level, I should be able to gradually improve it."
Wu Qianlian shyly glanced at Chen Anlin before channeling her energy. Her aura, which was originally at the eighth rank, had now reached the seventh rank.
"Hahaha, great! Great!" Wu Qigang exclaimed with excitement.
Then, Wu Qigang and Chen Anlin enjoyed tea together for quite a while. It wasn't until noon that Chen Anlin took his leave.
"Grandpa, what were you talking about with Chen Anlin? You look like you're trying to play matchmaker!" Wu Qianlian said with a blush and a hint of complaint.
Wu Qigang replied, "Qianlian, your grandfather can tell that you have feelings for him!"
Wu Qianlian:
She could swear she didn't!
"How can you read people so wrongly?"
"I didn't!"
"I know; you can't hide it from me."
"Fine, I can't explain it anymore."
Indeed, Chen Anlin was excellent, but she merely admired him; there was no way she could fall for someone so quickly.
"Alright, Grandpa, stop playing matchmaker. I'm only grateful to Chen Anlin! Besides, he has a girlfriend."
"So what if he has a girlfriend? It's normal for someone so outstanding."
In this regard, Wu Qigang was quite open-minded.
Wu Qianlian was speechless. "Grandpa, I'm off to the academy."
On the way there, Chen Anlin took the opportunity to observe the bustling crowd around him as he strolled through the streets. He focused intently on the heads of every person passing by.
The purpose, of course, was to observe their fortunes. Unfortunately, they were all a bunch of naive fools, with hardly any of them possessing a fortune exceeding forty.
Upon arriving at the academy, he saw Teacher Zhou Tong holding a ruler, sternly instructing several students in their training.
"The sword is not meant to be used like that! Your set of punches is too soft and weak; how can you fight like this? If you unleash your energy this way, you'll easily exhaust yourself, do you understand? Just look at me!"
Ever since Zhou Tong's temperament had changed, she had become much more serious about her teaching. Perhaps it was due to some newfound inspiration, but she had become even more charming, causing many boys to steal glances at her.
"Chen Anlin, come to my training room for a moment. Let's see how your cultivation has been progressing lately."
Just as Chen Anlin was admiring Zhou Tong's teaching, she suddenly looked over and spoke.
Chen Anlin was startled; he noticed Zhou Tong sizing him up with a half-smile, leaving him speechless.
This was a clear invitation for trouble!
"Alright, Teacher."
Many students envied Chen Anlin for receiving personal guidance from Teacher Zhou Tong; what a blessing that was! They all resolved to work hard and strive for the same opportunity.
As a result, many male disciples in the training hall suddenly became diligent in their practice.
However, they were unaware that inside Zhou Tong's training room, as soon as Chen Anlin entered, he rushed towards her.
Thus, Chen Anlin and Zhou Tong trained until dusk before finally leaving the room in exhaustion. By that time, there wasn't a single student left in the academy.
As the two prepared to sneak away from the academy, footsteps echoed from the direction of the janitor's quarters.
"That Teacher Zhou is truly alluring; if only I could experience her charms firsthand."
Unfortunately, that woman must have been taken by Chen Anlin. How could that detestable Chen Anlin manage to win over Zhou Tong, who had always disliked him?
But it didn’t matter; with my hard work and determination, I would become strong. Just give me three months, and I would surely astonish everyone and become the strongest in the academy!
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