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432. Chapter 432: Old Friends Meet

Laughing aside, Chu Feng still explained in detail: "Hope City's academies total two; one is Hope City Ordinary Academy, teaching children to read and write, and with higher grades they can learn various techniques,"

After graduating, finding a job here is no problem; of course, besides that, the Ordinary Academy also arranges cultivation courses, letting them come into contact with Force and Spiritual Power.

"Once someone senses Force or Spiritual Power, can they enter the advanced academy?" Jiang Cheng asked.

"That's right."

Chu Feng gave a slight nod: "The advanced academy has ten grades, corresponding one-to-one to Level One to Level Ten Force Warriors; Spiritual Thought Masters are also included, because even if a Spiritual Thought Master's Spiritual Power is strong, a weak physical body won't do, so they are simply placed in one grade, taught uniformly by teachers, though..."

He gave a bitter laugh.

"We really have too few people here; with a ratio of one out of a hundred, being able to produce a thousand Force Warriors is already good, and that's about the reality, so the higher the grade, the fewer the people."

"That's also unavoidable." Jiang Cheng said.

Bringing people in from outside is not easy, and moreover, the population this place can sustain also has an upper limit.

"Yeah."

Chu Feng let out a light sigh: "Not only that, our teacher numbers are also insufficient, especially in certain specialties, such as Refining Alchemy, weapon forging, Talismans, and especially in Refining Alchemy."

He looked at Jiang Cheng, his tone solemn: "Jiang little brother, from now on you will be the deputy director of the Alchemy Workshop in the academy."

"Deputy? Deputy director?" Jiang Cheng was startled by this sudden appointment.

"Yes, how so, are you not adapting?"

"Yes, a bit."

Jiang Cheng nodded.

He always felt that the title of deputy director, when applied to himself, felt a bit strange.

It might also be a stereotype; in his memory, directors are all pot-bellied.

"Don't worry, with your ability you are fully qualified to be deputy director."

Chu Feng laughed heartily: "When you go back, rest well; whenever you've rested enough, you can go report in, and I'll also greet Dean Xu."

"Alright, then tomorrow."

Jiang Cheng quickly made a decision, after all, the Rebel Army accepted him largely because of his accomplishment in Refining Alchemy.

As for cultivation talent, he also has some.

But the strength of a First-level Grandmaster is not enough to be considered here.

"Alright, then I'll let Dean Xu know." Chu Feng agreed.

After chatting a while longer, Chu Feng then left.

The elderly woman and Shen Xinlian had already left by the time they exited the passage.

Qin Lao stayed behind, bringing Jiang Cheng and the others, taking the elevator up to the surface.

"Jiang little brother, next I'll take you to your new home, hahaha, that apartment I've been holding for you; I wouldn't let anyone else move in!"

"Really? Then thank you, Qin Lao."

"Hahaha, no problem, just keep in touch from now on."

Qin Lao patted Jiang Cheng's shoulder: "My place is not far from your home; from now on we'll all be neighbors."

"Oh dear, Qin Lao is back!" Just then, someone on the road recognized Qin Lao, smiling and greeting him.

"Qin Lao!"

"Qin Lao!"

In an instant, a large group of children surrounded them.

Some, not far away, curiously sized up Jiang Cheng and the others.

"Oh dear, sorry about that," Qin Lao rubbed his body, helplessly saying: "Qin Lao was in a hurry this time coming back, forgot to give you candy; next time, next time."

"Qin Lao is lying!" a seven- or eight-year-old girl said in a childish voice: "You said that last time, and you're saying it again this time."

"Exactly! Qin Lao is lying!" "Qin Lao is a big liar!"

Faced with the children's accusations, Qin Lao's face turned red.

The parents hurried over, apologizing while trying to pull their own children away.

Chen Sao Lin Yue watched this scene and burst out laughing.

"Qin Lao is truly not ordinarily popular among the children," Jiang Cheng also couldn't help sighing.

"Grandpa!"

Another voice rang out; a short-haired woman appeared ahead, and upon seeing Qin Lao, she ran over.

"Is it her?"

Jiang Cheng instantly recognized the short-haired woman in a white T-shirt: it was the leader of Lingyun Gang he had met in the Poor District, Qin Yu.

"That's right."

She is Qin Lao's granddaughter; running into her here is completely normal.

Upon seeing Qin Lao's granddaughter arrive, the parents all brought their children and stepped to one side.

Regarding Qin Lao's identity, they all know he is a genuine Rebel Army soldier; each time he goes out on a mission, it could be the last time he sees his family.

Moreover, Qin Lao's son and daughter-in-law are also Rebel Army soldiers; unfortunately, after going out on missions they never returned, leaving only Qin Lao and Qin Yu to depend on each other.

"Grandpa, are you alright?" Qin Yu ran up to Qin Lao, nervously sizing him up.

"What could happen to me, you kid, just worrying needlessly." Qin Lao grunted.

"Hmph, if you keep saying that, next time I won't care about you." Qin Yu gave him a sideways glance, her gaze then fell on Jiang Cheng and the others nearby; suddenly her pupils widened, and she couldn't help raising her hand, pointing at Jiang Cheng and saying: "Hey, you?"

"Long time no see."

Jiang Cheng gave a friendly smile.

"Grandpa, him?"

Qin Yu couldn't believe it.

"That's right, this time Grandpa went out just to bring little brother Jiang Cheng over; not only that, even the leader set out as well."

"Even the leader?"

Qin Yu looked at Jiang Cheng again, their eyes wide as if seeing Jiang Cheng for the first time.

"Hehehe, let's go back first, we'll talk more when we get back." Qin Lao said hurriedly.

Several people continued walking; along the way, people kept proactively greeting them. Upon learning that Jiang Cheng and company were outsiders, they became even more enthusiastic.

Soon, several people arrived in front of a two-story small building; the house was surrounded by a wall. After entering, they saw the interior was clean and tidy, obviously someone had cleaned it.

"Little brother, this house has several bedrooms; one each is enough. You can have a look, tell me if you need anything, and I'll have someone arrange it right away." Qin Lao said, patting his chest.

Pretty good.

Jiang Cheng looked over the upstairs and downstairs; needless to say, the tables, chairs, beds, etc., and all kinds of appliances were also complete.

As long as you're satisfied, as long as you're satisfied.

Qin Lao laughed heartily, "Then let's do that; you rest well, spend time chatting with family, I'll stay in the third room on the east side; if anything comes up, you can come find me."

Then thank you, Qin Lao.

Hahaha, what's there to trouble about, alright, that's it, I'm leaving now.

After saying that, Qin Lao took Qin Yu out of the courtyard.

(End of chapter)