Tianshui Academy was built around a lake, with all its buildings surrounding the water.
The outermost ring was the students' living area.
The inner ring, closer to the lake shore, was the students' training area.
Cultivating there was more effective than cultivating in other water-attribute simulated environments.
After entering the academy, Xue Han respectfully said, "Teacher Qi Lin, I will take you to see the Dean first."
Qi Lin nodded.
The Dean of Tianshui Academy was a beautiful woman in her thirties, wearing an ice-blue palace gown, with a well-proportioned figure and a mature, charming demeanor.
After being introduced by Shui Bing'er and Xue Han, the Dean of Tianshui Academy immediately looked at Qi Lin with a serious expression.
"Welcome, Teacher Qi Lin, to Tianshui Academy as our guest!"
"Also, I must thank Teacher Qi Lin for helping Bing'er and Teacher Xue Han in the Extreme North. I have a rare medicinal herb, Snow Ganoderma, in my collection."
"I will retrieve this Snow Ganoderma shortly and give it to Teacher Qi Lin as a token of my gratitude."
After hearing this, Qi Lin smiled and glanced at Shui Bing'er, saying, "You don't need to prepare a thank-you gift for me, because someone has already paid the reward in advance."
The Dean of Tianshui Academy was slightly stunned, while Xue Han glanced at Shui Bing'er, a hint of teasing flashing in her eyes, and she smiled meaningfully.
As for Shui Bing'er herself, her cheeks instantly turned red.
Xue Han said, "Dean, since Teacher Qi Lin has said so, let's do as he says."
Hearing this, the Dean of Tianshui Academy swept her gaze over Qi Lin and Shui Bing'er, also sensing a hint of something.
"Alright."
The Dean of Tianshui Academy nodded, then said to Shui Bing'er, "Bing'er, you will now take Teacher Qi Lin and Miss Gu Yuena to familiarize themselves with the academy."
Shui Bing'er looked at the Dean's gaze and felt as if her thoughts were completely seen through, a hint of embarrassment flashing across her face.
But she still replied, "Leave it to me, Dean!"
Stepping out of the Dean's office, Shui Bing'er finally breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled and said to Qi Lin and Gu Yuena.
"Senior Qi Lin, Na Jie, let me be your guide in Tianshui Academy from now on."
Qi Lin lazily said, "Then I'll trouble you!"
"No trouble!"
Then Shui Bing'er took Qi Lin and Gu Yuena to tour Tianshui Academy.
Compared to Heaven Dou Academy, which was built against a mountain and had a luxurious and grand scenery, Tianshui Academy, built by the water, gave a sense of tranquility and nature.
Moreover, beautiful young girls could be seen everywhere, all wearing short skirts, lively and radiant.
Shui Bing'er had extremely high prestige among the students of Tianshui Academy. Students who passed by would stop and respectfully greet her.
Although her age was not old, other students were still sincerely convinced by her.
And along the way, Qi Lin also received many curious and 'national treasure'-like gazes.
Children on the Douluo Continent mature early, and Soul Masters who can enter advanced Soul Master academies are generally fourteen or fifteen years old or older, already at the age of budding romance.
In such a situation, the sudden appearance of a handsome and dashing boy in Tianshui Academy naturally became a hot commodity in the eyes of countless girls in the academy.
"Big Sister?"
"You're back from hunting a soul."
Just as Shui Bing'er was taking Qi Lin and Gu Yuena to visit the academy and arrived at an empty training ground, a surprised voice suddenly sounded.
A tall, hot young woman with fair skin looked at the three of them, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
And when she saw Qi Lin among the three, a look of curiosity first appeared on her face, then her eyes lit up, and she subconsciously licked the corner of her lips.
This boy is so handsome!
Xue Wu, who was eighteen or nineteen years old and had never been in love, had this thought immediately when she saw Qi Lin.
"Xue Wu!"
Shui Bing'er was slightly stunned when she saw Xue Wu.
Although her age was younger than Xue Wu and the others, because she was the strongest, they all voluntarily called her Big Sister.
Seeing Xue Wu, Shui Bing'er immediately introduced her to Qi Lin, saying, "This is Xue Wu, a Level 38 Soul Grandmaster, and also the vice-captain of our Tianshui team."
At this time, Xue Wu walked over from a distance, a cheerful smile on her heroic face.
"Big Sister, you went out to hunt a soul, how did you bring back a handsome young man?"
"Also, who is this sister? She's so beautiful!"
Xue Wu sized up Qi Lin and Gu Yuena, asking curiously.
Gu Yuena's flawless face amazed her, while Qi Lin's clean and handsome face made her feel...
Itchy inside!
Shui Bing'er lightly coughed and said, "Xue Wu, don't be so frivolous in front of Senior Qi Lin."
"What handsome young man, Senior is a Heaven Dou level teacher from Heaven Dou Academy."
"Also, this sister is called Gu Yuena, and she is also a very powerful Soul Master."
"Ah?"
"You said this handsome young man is a Heaven Dou level teacher from Heaven Dou Academy?"
"Big Sister, are you talking nonsense?"
Xue Wu exclaimed in disbelief after hearing this, unable to believe what she heard.
Shui Bing'er shook her head and said, "This is not nonsense, Senior Qi Lin is a genuine teacher from Heaven Dou Academy."
"In the Extreme North, he not only saved me, but also helped Teacher Xue Han out of a difficult situation. His strength is far beyond your imagination."
Hearing Shui Bing'er confirm it again, Xue Wu finally believed Shui Bing'er's words.
However, her heart was still full of doubts and confusion.
Teacher Qi Lin looks too young.
But she believed Shui Bing'er's words, so her attitude towards Qi Lin was visibly more respectful and reserved.
"Teacher Qi Lin!"
Just then, several other beautiful young girls with different temperaments walked over from a distance.
"Big Sister, you're back!"
Clearly, these few were the other members of the Tianshui Girl Group.
Looking at them, they seemed to have just finished practical training, and their appearance and clothing were a bit messy.
After that, they naturally went through the same psychological process as Xue Wu.
From teasing and joking to being cautious and reserved.
Seeing this, Qi Lin smiled and said, "No need to be so restrained, I'm not some monster."
"What's more, I'm a teacher from Heaven Dou Academy, not your teacher. Just treat me as a normal peer."
Ah?
Peers?
The members of the Tianshui Girl Group looked at each other with wide eyes.
They had always thought that Qi Lin was either born with a defect and his appearance was fixed at this age, or he had mastered the art of preserving youth and had returned to his youth.
They had never considered the possibility that Qi Lin and they were peers.
If you only look at his appearance, Teacher Qi Lin should be around thirteen or fourteen years old, right?
Could his actual age really be only that old?
Thinking of this, several people looked at Shui Bing'er, their eyes slightly resentful.
They felt that Shui Bing'er must know Qi Lin's specific information but didn't tell them.
How hateful!
Could it be that Big Sister saw that Teacher Qi Lin was young, handsome, talented, and strong, so she wanted to keep him all to herself?