145 Return II (1/2)

Upon their return to the academy, Ye Qin and his team were treated like small celebrities within the academy. Everywhere they went, the students would stare at them.

It was no surprise, Ye Qin had led his team and rose through the ranks to reach the number one spot. His fame was almost as great as the twins of the student council. It had now been a few days since their return to the academy.

With this, the end of the year was coming. Soon, their first year at the Nine Peaks academy would be over, making them another year older.

Arriving at the Battle peak, they looked for the peak master but to no avail. Since this was the case, they had no reason to stay and went for the Medicine peak. When they arrived, the peak master and his granddaughter welcomed them.

”Welcome back, I heard of the things you two did. A job well done.” the peak master said.

”Congratulations.” his granddaughter added.

”En, we would like to stay here for a few days to discuss some things.” Ye Qin replied. ”Of course, you're welcome to stay.” the old peak master nodded in agreement.

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In the darkness of the night, Ye Qin and Wang Tao sat on wooden stools within the peak master's wooden hut. Across from them was the peak master, who sat down to talk.

”So what did you want to talk about? She's already gone home.” he asked.

”Well, first I want to ask how the research is going.” Ye Qin spoke first.

”Well, I left it with some people, but so far there has been no progress. In fact, they don't even know how to go about in doing the research. It's been kept and secured, but that's all.”

”Hmm, I thought so as well. Since we don't have much of an idea right now, I'll leave it in your hands. We'll need to do some research of our own, if we have an idea, we'll inform you. I have another request.”

”Go on.”

”I'd like a few items from your garden. Of course, it won't be for free.” Ye Qin requested.

”Take it, I'm getting old anyways, my granddaughter doesn't have any use for them, if you do just take all of it. After all my years with them, I still haven't made anything major. Since that's the case, it's better left in your hands.” the peak master agreed.

”This…” Wang Tao uttered.

”Then… we'll accept. Thank you.” the two brothers said their thanks.

”No problems, I presume the two of you will head off again?”

Hearing this, the two brothers nodded.

”Indeed, we have some things to do, if we find more of them, we will bring them back.” Wang Tao nodded.

”That's fine. But I think you should stay until the end of next week.”

”Huh? Why?” Wang Tao asked.