I want to become an elder

"Isn't it obvious?"

Xiao Chong laughed, "How about I become an Elder at Jia Nan Academy? What do you think, Grand Elder Su Qian?"

Su Qian: "What?"

Hearing Xiao Chong words, Su Qian was immediately dumbfounded.

After all, from Xiao Chong tone, he could tell that Xiao Chong wasn't joking!

However, as the Grand Elder of Jia Nan Academy, Su Qian had extensive knowledge and experience, so he wasn't intimidated by Xiao Chong statement. After taking a deep breath, Su Qian cautiously asked, "Mr. Xiao Chong, you wish to join the inner court of Jia Nan Academy and become one of our elders?"

"Is your goal perhaps the Fallen Heart Flame?"

After all, if there was anything in Jia Nan Academy that could attract a powerhouse at the Dou Zun level, it would be the Fallen Heart Flame, which could be considered the lifeblood of the academy.

However, seeing Su Qian cautious demeanor, Xiao Chong laughed heartily, "How could that be? I don't need something like that."

As he spoke, a bracelet of a different kind of Heavenly Flame appeared in Xiao Chong hand.

With a gentle flick of his finger, the flame energy emanating from it instantly forced Su Qian to take several steps back.

At the same time, it left Su Qian trembling with shock, "This... this is another Heavenly Flame? And in terms of energy, it completely surpasses the Fallen Heart Flame!"

"Yes, that's right. This is the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame, ranked fourth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking."

"But even a Heavenly Flame of this level doesn't interest me now, and I have no intention of absorbing it, Grand Elder Su Qian, do you still think I'd have any desire on the Fallen Heart Flame?"

The ultimate display of wealth, the simplest form of enjoyment!

Looking at the Heavenly Flame bracelet in Xiao Chong hand, Su Qian felt as if he had just been shown up by this young man.

But he had no evidence.

However, after such a straightforward display, Su Qian no longer worried that Xiao Chong would target the Fallen Heart Flame.

Now, the question he had to ask was a different one.

Su Qian said, "Alright, Mr. Xiao Chong, then I have another question."

"To be honest, with your strength, even if you became an elder at our Jia Nan Academy, you wouldn't gain much. So why did you make such a request?"

To this, Xiao Chong casually replied with a smile, "Didn't I say it already? No matter how talented or exceptional I am, I'm still just a 12-year-old boy."

"So I'm quite interested in an academy like this."

"Although I might not stay here for long, having the title of an elder and occasionally coming back to visit, soaking in the youthful atmosphere, would be a way to cultivate my mind and spirit."

"What do you think, Grand Elder Su Qian?"

"This..."

For a moment, Su Qian truly couldn't find any reason to refute him.

Although he felt that Xiao Chong reasoning might not be entirely sincere, the fact that Xiao Chong was indeed 12 years old was the best explanation.

Of course, for Xiao Chong, there were many reasons why he wanted to join Jia Nan Academy.

There were several reasons for this decision.

Firstly, since Zi Yan was now following Xiao Chong, it was likely that she would follow him wherever he went, given her affection for him. She probably wouldn't stay at the Jia Nan Academy anymore. This meant that the academy would lose a mysterious and powerful top-ranked expert in the future, as well as miss out on the rare medicinal herbs Zi Yan often collected from the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

By taking on the title of an elder here, Xiao Chong could at least offer some compensation to the academy.

Secondly, it was because of Xiao Yan.

Given Xiao Yan current strength, it was unlikely he would consider coming to Jia Nan Academy for training anymore. However, his cultivation technique required him to collect different types of Heavenly Flames, and he might need to devour the Fallen Heart Flame.

This could lead him to target the Fallen Heart Flame, potentially putting him at odds with Jia Nan Academy.

To avoid unnecessary conflicts in the future, Xiao Chong decided to take on the elder title in advance, which would help resolve many potential issues.

Thirdly, it was because of the Fallen Heart Flame itself.

Considering the danger the Fallen Heart Flame posed to the inner academy, Xiao Chong planned to take it away eventually. Of course, he would still offer compensation in the same manner as before.

But the main reason was that Xiao Chong was a principled person.

He intended to explore the magma world beneath the Fallen Heart Flame and visit the Ancient God Cave at its deepest point. However, he didn't want to do so without informing the academy.

A true strongman acts openly and honorably, not sneakily.

As for the matter of Bai Cheng and the Bai family, he would simply let it play out naturally.

After a moment of silence, Su Qian asked, "Mr. Xiao Chong, regarding your request to become an elder at our Jia Nan Academy, I will need to discuss this with the other academy deans, Hu Gan, and the other elders."

"Of course, this is just a formality. I believe that with your reputation and strength, there will be no issues with you becoming an elder here."

"It's a small matter."

Seeing Xiao Chong relaxed demeanor, Su Qian nodded in relief and then extended an invitation.

"Well then, Mr. Xiao Chong, please come this way."

"It just so happens that in the coming days, our outer academy' young students will be competing in the inner academy selection tournament."

"Your arrival might allow you to witness some excitement."

"Sounds good."

Xiao Chong stretched lazily, appearing completely indifferent, and then followed Su Qian, bringing along the now well-behaved Zi Yan, to the elders' chamber at Jia Nan Academy.

Soon, the elders of Jia Nan Academy and the outer academy dean, Hu Gan, were stunned upon hearing the news.

After all, Xiao Chong was a twelve-year-old Dou Zun, a legendary figure who now wanted to become a leisurely elder at their academy.

Although the title of elder likely held no binding power over Xiao Chong, simply having his name associated with the academy would significantly boost its reputation.

Therefore, after Su Qian clarified that Xiao Chong wasn't there for the Fallen Heart Flame, all the elders in the room unanimously agreed to support Xiao Chong becoming one of them.

After making this decision, Dean Hu Gan couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "With Xiao Chong appearance here, it means that the position of the youngest elder in our Canaan Academy will be firmly held by him from now on."

"Compared to my granddaughter, who is often called a little witch, Mr. Xiao Chong is probably the real prodigy."

In response, Xiao Chong just smiled without saying a word, then gently patted Zi Yan head.

Subsequently, Hu Gan invited, "Well, I wonder if Elder Xiao Chong would be interested in watching the competition among this year outer court students to enter the inner court?"

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