Chapter 432: Reunion
Chapter 432: Reunion
December 18, 2024
Chu Feng chuckled and proceeded to explain in detail, "There are two academies in Hope City. One is the Common Academy of Hope City, which teaches children reading and writing. As they progress through the grades, they can learn various skills. After graduation, they can easily find jobs here. Moreover, the Common Academy also offers cultivation courses, allowing them to come into contact with Primordial Energy and Mental Energy."
"Once someone senses Primordial Energy or Mental Energy, can they enter the Advanced Academy?" Jiang Cheng asked.
"That's right," Chu Feng nodded slightly. "The Advanced Academy has ten grades, corresponding to the first to tenth levels of Primordial Energy Warriors. Mental Mages are also included because even if they have powerful Mental Energy, their physical bodies are weak. So, they are placed in a single grade, and teachers instruct them uniformly. However..."
He let out a bitter laugh.
"We have too few people here. According to a ratio of one in a hundred, producing a thousand Primordial Energy Warriors would be impressive. In reality, we have about that number, so the higher the grade, the fewer people there are."
"There's no other way," Jiang Cheng said.
It wasn't easy to bring people in from the outside, and there was a limit to the population this place could support.
"Yeah," Chu Feng sighed lightly. "Not only that, but we also have an insufficient number of teachers, especially in certain specialties like alchemy, armory, and talismans, particularly in alchemy."
He turned to Jiang Cheng and spoke seriously, "Jiang Xiaoxiong, from now on, you'll be the Deputy Director of the alchemy department in the academy."
"Deputy? Deputy Director?" Jiang Cheng was startled by this sudden announcement.
"Yes, is that a problem?"
"A little," Jiang Cheng nodded.
He couldn't shake the feeling that the title of Deputy Director seemed a bit odd for him.
Perhaps it was a stereotype, but in his memory, Directors were always pot-bellied.
"Don't worry. With your abilities, you are more than qualified to be the Deputy Director."
Chu Feng laughed heartily, "After you rest up, whenever you're ready, you can report for duty. I'll also inform Principal Xu."
"Okay, then tomorrow it is."
Jiang Cheng quickly made his decision. After all, the Resistance Army had accepted him mainly because of his expertise in alchemy.
He also had talent in cultivation.
But even that wasn't enough.
"Alright, then I'll let Principal Xu know." Chu Feng agreed.
After chatting for a while longer, Chu Feng finally left. The elderly woman and Shen Xinlian had already departed when they exited the passage.
Elder Qin remained, and he led Jiang Cheng and the others to the surface via the elevator.
"Jiang Xiaoxiong, I'll take you to your new home now. Haha, I've been keeping that house for you. I didn't let anyone else move in, no matter how much they wanted to!"
"Really? Thank you so much, Elder Qin."
"Haha, it's nothing. Just stay in touch from now on."
Elder Qin patted Jiang Cheng's shoulder, "I live nearby, right next to your new home. From now on, we'll be neighbors."
"Oh, Grandpa Qin is back!" Just then, someone on the street recognized Elder Qin and greeted him with a smile.
"Grandpa Qin!"
"Grandpa Qin!"
In an instant, a large group of children surrounded them.
Some also stood at a distance, curiously eyeing Jiang Cheng and the others.
"Oh, I'm so sorry," Elder Qin patted his pockets apologetically, "I was in a rush this time and forgot to bring candies for you all. Next time, next time."
"Grandpa Qin is a liar!" exclaimed a seven or eight-year-old girl with a whiny voice, "You said the same thing last time, and you're saying it again this time."
"Yes, he is! Grandpa Qin is a liar!"
"Grandpa Qin is a big liar!"
Facing the children's accusations, Elder Qin's face turned red.
The parents quickly rushed over, apologizing while trying to pull their children away.
Chen Sao Lin Yue watched this scene and couldn't help but laugh.
"Elder Qin is really popular among the children, isn't he?" Jiang Cheng couldn't help but sigh.
"Grandpa!"
Another voice rang out, and a short-haired woman appeared in front of them. Upon seeing Elder Qin, she ran over.
"Is that her?"
Jiang Cheng immediately recognized the short-haired woman in a white t-shirt as the leader of the Lingyun Gang, Qin Yu, whom he had met in the slums.
Indeed.
She was Elder Qin's granddaughter, and it was only natural to meet her here.
When the parents saw Elder Qin's granddaughter arrive, they led their children to the side.
They were all aware of Elder Qin's identity as a genuine Resistance Army warrior. Every time he went out on a mission, it might be their last chance to see him.
Not only that, but Elder Qin's son and daughter-in-law were also Resistance Army warriors. Unfortunately, after they went out on a mission, they never returned, leaving only Elder Qin and Qin Yu to rely on each other.
"Grandpa, are you okay?" Qin Yu ran to Elder Qin's side, anxiously looking him up and down.
"What could possibly happen to me? You're just worrying for nothing." Elder Qin huffed.
"Hmph, if you keep saying that, I won't care about you next time." Qin Yu glared at him, and her gaze then fell on Jiang Cheng and the others beside him. Suddenly, her pupils dilated, and she raised her hand, pointing at Jiang Cheng, "Hey, is that you?"
"We meet again."
Jiang Cheng smiled amicably.
"Grandpa, is he...?"
Qin Yu couldn't believe it.
"That's right. This time, Grandpa went out to bring over Little Brother Jiang Cheng, and not only that, even the Leader is coming."
"Even the Leader?"
Qin Yu turned to look at Jiang Cheng, her eyes wide with surprise, as if she was seeing him for the first time.
"Hehehe, let's go back first, we'll talk later." Elder Qin hurriedly said.
The group continued walking, and along the way, many people greeted them. When they learned that Jiang Cheng and his group were from outside, they became even more enthusiastic.
Soon, they arrived at a two-story building surrounded by a wall. After entering, they found the interior clean and tidy, obviously maintained by someone.
"Little Brother, this building has several bedrooms, and one room per person is more than enough. You can take a look, and if there's anything missing, just let me know, and I'll have someone arrange it immediately." Elder Qin patted his chest.
"That's great."
Jiang Cheng looked around the building, and not to mention furniture like tables and beds, various appliances were also readily available.
"As long as you're satisfied, that's good enough."
Elder Qin laughed, "Then let's leave it at that. You go and spend some time with your family, and I'll be in the third house on the east side. If there's anything, you can come find me."
"Then we'll trouble Elder Qin."
"Hahaha, what trouble? Alright, that's it. I'll take my leave first."
After Elder Qin finished speaking, he left the courtyard with Qin Yu.
(End of Chapter)
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