Living and Sleeping Together

The initially vacant courtyard was transformed into a vibrant scene with abundant wine, food, and colorful flowers. All the newly admitted hospital patients indulged in feasting, making the atmosphere even more beautiful.

After the grand welcoming ceremony, the courtyard began to be divided, and a clear distinction was made between the superior, good, and poor courtyards.

The criteria for placement were based on the test results stored in the Taibai Academy. The higher the martial qi talent, the better the courtyard assigned, and vice versa, the lower the talent, the lower the courtyard.

Unsurprisingly, Helian Weiwei found herself sorted into the worst courtyard.

Yuan Hao whispered, "Those are the previous results. If you were to be retested now, they would definitely regret putting you in the worst courtyard!"

"It's all the same to me," Helian Weiwei shrugged indifferently. After all, there would be an entrance test in a month, so she wasn't in a hurry.

While Helian Weiwei remained unfazed, someone else was in a hurry.

The elders of Taibai Academy had sorted the academy many times before, but they had never encountered a situation like this. There were two freshmen who hadn't submitted any test results. Their names and backgrounds were completely unknown.

How were they supposed to be assigned?

The elder stroked his beard angrily and looked at the dean.

Tu Sufeng, with his gentle temperament, remained composed. He said, "Elder Su, you can assign any courtyard to the two of them. We cannot make such decisions casually!" The elder waved his hand in frustration and said, "Then let them go to the courtyard with the lowest qualifications." Nangong Lie: ...

Damn it! He meant "yes," not "casually"!

Boom...

Helian Weiwei placed her small schoolbag on the bed and gazed at the room that now belonged to her. Although it was a bit small, it had an ancient charm.

"This is my second time living on campus," Helian Weiwei chuckled wickedly. Comparing it to her college days, where she shared a room with three other people, this single room felt like a luxury.

After settling in, Helian Weiwei entered the fairy space. This time, instead of picking strawberries, she brought a long silver knife that emitted a faint cold aura. At first glance, it was evident that it was no ordinary weapon.

"Isn't this the martial arts cultivation you created last night?" Yuan Hao yawned and asked, "What are you going to do with it?"

Helian Weiwei remained silent. As she passed by the courtyard earlier, she saw someone exchanging martial arts cultivation. This academy truly provided opportunities for students to exchange their martial arts creations for real currency.

With this, couldn't she make a fortune in this world if she was careful enough?

Thinking about this, Helian Weiwei curled her lips into an evil smile, exuding a hint of wickedness. "Let's go and exchange it for silver..."

The Business Courtyard was bustling with activity. Although it was an affiliated courtyard of Taibai College, it had everything—restaurants, teashops, and even the college's cafeteria.

Upon admission, the freshmen brought life and liveliness to the Business Courtyard. Occasionally, students from higher grades could be seen mingling with them, creating a noisy atmosphere.

No one noticed a slender girl entering a popular martial arts store, carrying a long knife wrapped in black cloth. She silently placed the knife on a wooden table without saying a word.

The shopkeeper, who was about to do some plating work, was taken aback at first, but then looked up at the girl. "Miss, are you here to sell martial arts?"

"Yes," the girl replied in a calm tone, removing the cloak from her head to reveal none other than Helian Weiwei.

The shopkeeper furrowed his brows. Many freshmen came to his store, all of them youngsters in need of martial arts. However, this girl selling martial arts seemed unreliable at first glance. He thought she might be trying to sell some scrap metal. While contemplating this, the shopkeeper reached out and unwrapped the black cloth from the long knife.

Upon seeing the revealed blade, the shopkeeper's eyes widened in disbelief, little by little. "This... This is!" It was unmistakable—this was an Ice Spirit!

The chill emanating from the blade, combined with its sharpness, indicated its extraordinary quality. Although it wasn't the highest-tier martial arts creation, it was still a highly valuable treasure that many warriors coveted.

"Miss, are you sure you want to sell this Ice Spirit to me?" The shopkeeper anxiously asked, fearing that Helian Weiwei might change her mind.

Helian Weiwei, who had already calculated a higher price in her mind, wasn't surprised by the shopkeeper's reaction. "Yes."

"If you don't mind me asking, which master did this Ice Spirit come from?" The shopkeeper happily rewrapped the long knife with the black cloth.

Helian Weiwei casually played with the silver she received and replied, "I made it."

"What!?"

Bang!

The shopkeeper's smile froze on his face, as if he had just heard a terrifying piece of news. The abacus in his hand fell to the ground, and he could no longer maintain his composure. He stared at Helian Weiwei with astonishment. "Are you saying that you made this Ice Spirit by yourself, without any guidance?"

"Yes," Helian Weiwei, who had received the silver, didn't linger. She put one hand in her cloak pocket, ready to leave.

The shopkeeper stopped her, saying, "Wait a minute, miss!"

Helian Weiwei raised an eyebrow and looked at the shopkeeper. "Is there something else?"

"Miss, if you don't mind, we can provide you with the materials, and you can create more martial arts for us to sell. In return, we will offer you fair compensation," the shopkeeper suggested cunningly.

Helian Weiwei considered the offer. If she reduced the cost of materials, her net income would likely be higher in the long run. Moreover, being in the academy made it inconvenient for her to go down the mountain to purchase materials. Thus, she agreed to the shopkeeper's proposal. "Yes."