Chapter 904

That very tall building is located inside Wànlíng Xuégōng; it is a landmark of Wànlíng Chéng and also the foundation of Wànlíng Xuégōng.

Wànlíng Xuégōng has the Four Spirit Academies, corresponding to the Four Great Divine Beasts; perhaps the Four Spirit Academies hide some secret related to the ancient Four Great Divine Beasts.

"Perfect, before Fu Hanxiu comes looking for me, I can first go to Wànlíng Xuégōng to have a look."

Ye Qingran faintly had a plan in her heart.

The next day.

Ye Qingran brought the children to a street-facing tea house outside the main gate of Wànlíng Xuégōng.

This place is only one street away from the main square of Wànlíng Xuégōng, very bustling, with crowds flowing like a woven fabric.

Because Wànlíng Xuégōng is the first academy of the Ling Domain, it holds an important position in the entire realm; every day countless people come from all corners of the Ling Domain just to catch a glimpse of Wànlíng Xuégōng's appearance.

"Is this Wànlíng Xuégōng? It's so magnificent! It looks much larger than the biggest academy on our Wanwan Island. Especially that tower—it's simply the biggest tower I've ever seen!"

"It is said that Wànlíng Xuégōng has a Sword God whose strength and status surpass even the Gōngzhǎng! However, that Sword God Divine Dragon shows up only sporadically, making it even difficult for disciples of the academy to see him!"

"Wànlíng Xuégōng is truly mysterious! When it next recruits disciples, I will definitely go and try!"

"You? Maybe in your next life!"

"As they say, a tea house is a good place to gather information." Ye Qingran brought Xiao Hu and Xiao Chen to the tea house and, after spending an hour there, heard a lot of information about Wànlíng Xuégōng.

"Mother, I also want to go and see Wànlíng Xuégōng."

Especially that tall tower.

Xiao Hu and Xiao Chen were like little kittens, full of curiosity about new things.

Ye Qingran smiled and said, "Once Mother arranges an identity, I'll take you in to look around."

Of course, with Ye Qingran's strength, entering the academy unseen is not difficult, but as a mother, she needs to instill proper values in the children.

Ye Qingran paid for the tea, took the children to stroll around, when a figure suddenly dashed out from the side alley; seeing that the person was about to bump into Xiao Chen, she had no choice but to kick them away with a foot.

Oh dear, my glass lid!

Ouch, my elbow!

After the person fell to the ground, Ye Qingran saw clearly that it was a ragged old man.

He—my gourd—on the ground crying out in pain; if it weren't that there aren't many people here, she would definitely be stopped by enthusiastic bystanders.

Are you alright, old sir?

Ye Qingran furrowed her brows, feeling somewhat guilty.

The old man turned his head to look at her, about to speak, when he sniffed, then looked down and saw that his gourd had cracked at some point, spilling its liquor all over the ground; he let out a cry, hastily dripped the last few drops into his mouth, and, still unsatisfied, burst into tears as if mourning his parents.

My bamboo leaf green!

Obviously, bamboo leaf green is the liquor in the gourd.

How about this: I'll compensate you with liquor, and also with a gourd.

The old man waited for Ye Qingran, "Compensate? With what? This is bamboo leaf green, extremely rare in the world!"

Ye Qingran had also smelled the liquor just now, but didn't think the so-called bamboo leaf green was all that great, "I have liquor here that's better than bamboo leaf green; you can try it."

Liquor better than bamboo leaf green?

The old man's eyes instantly brightened.

Little miss, you must not deceive people!

Grandfather, my mother never deceives people.

Xiao Hu said with a smile.

Only then did the old man notice the two children, a gleam flashing in his eyes.

"Whether you're deceiving me or not, I, as an old man, need to drink the liquor to be sure!"

Ye Qingran took out a wine jar from the Shen Nong Space; it looked somewhat aged.

Usually, besides refining pills, she also enjoys brewing liquor, though the quantity is small, and she sometimes drinks a bit when happy.

This jar is four-year-old Peach Blossom Brew; try it and see how it compares to bamboo leaf green.

The old man instantly felt no soreness in his waist or pain in his legs; he deftly took the wine jar from Ye Qingran's hands, like a hungry wolf, violently opened it, and then gave it a sniff.

Hmm?

His eyes were full of shock.

This liquor's aroma is the most fragrant he has ever smelled!

He immediately, unable to wait, took a sip, and his whole body almost floated away.

"In this world, there actually exists such a rich, mellow liquor?!" The old man wore an expression of enjoyment, feeling the aroma linger around his lips and teeth, not dissipating for a long time.

"Where did you buy this liquor?" he asked, wanting to buy a hundred jars, no, a thousand jars!

"Grandfather, this liquor isn't bought; it's brewed by my mother herself!"

"What?" the old man was shocked.

"Did you really brew it yourself?"

Ye Qingran shrugged, "When I have nothing to do, I casually brew some."

The old man wanted to curse.

A casual brew, and it's Jade Liquid and Fine Nectar?

Could this little miss be a reincarnation of the Wine God?

Ye Qingran then took out two more jars, "I didn't mean to offend earlier; let these three jars count as compensation—does that work for you?"

Yes, yes!

The old man happily accepted them, but immediately felt it wasn't enough, "Could you give me two more jars?"

There isn't any more!

"How about this: you give me two more jars, and I'll do you a favor?"

Huh?

The old man pointed mysteriously at the Wànlíng Xuégōng behind him, "Do you know what place that is? If you give me two more jars, I can get you in!"

What?

The mother and son trio stared at each other.

"Oh, I get it!" Xiao Hu exclaimed, suddenly realizing, "Old geezer, you're a yellow ox, right?"

Yellow ox?

"Old geezer, I'm not a yellow ox, I have a... junior inside..."

Ye Qingran sized up the old man, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Well then, tell me, what would you have me do once you get me in?"

The old man thought for a moment, then proudly said, "The Library, Sweeping Maid!"

Xiaohu Xiaocheng: "......"

Old geezer, your junior in the academy must be doing terribly, right?

Sweeping Maid?

Ye Qingran's expression was somewhat interesting.

After living so many years, this was the first time someone said she was suited to be a Sweeping Maid.

Does she look that old?

How about it? Isn't it perfect for you?

The old man smiled faintly.

Ye Qingran wanted to curse his ancestors, but she held back, saying, "Listen to me, thank you."

Don't be polite, but this position isn't easy to arrange; go back and wait for news.

Ye Qingran: "......"

A Sweeping Maid, and it's still not easy to arrange?

Originally Ye Qingran planned to give the old man two bottles of Peach Blossom Brew for free, and she didn't care for the job he recommended.

But now she's unhappy.

The old man obviously wanted the Peach Blossom Brew badly; after some persuasion, he got her address from Ye Qingran and told her to wait for his good news.

Seeing Ye Qingran and her mother and son off, the old man revealed a mysterious smile.