Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 418 The Inspector (Part 5)

Even though there was some distance between us, it still felt almost like speaking right in his ear.

He didn't really feel anything, just a little amused and a little sentimental.

No one knows when it happened, but he also grew from a timid new disciple to a powerful expert and aloof senior brother in other people's eyes.

Han Yi continued walking and arrived inside the main hall, where he happened to see Zhong Han resting with his eyes closed.

She was half-reclined in the chair, her eyes half-closed, as if she were thinking or sleeping.

Upon hearing Han Yi's footsteps, she looked up and saw him enter. She quickly sat up and adjusted her appearance.

"Senior sister." Han Yi smiled, keeping a little distance.

After all, men and women are different, and if they get too close, it could lead to misunderstandings and that would be bad.

"Congratulations!" Zhong Han smiled as well, clearly knowing why Han Yi had come. "When you're out on missions in the future, safety should always be your top priority, no matter what."

"I understand." Han Yi nodded. "Thank you for taking care of me these past two years, Senior Sister."

He truly meant what he said.

Putting aside everything else, just take the time when he first entered the Nine-Bend Academy. If Zhong Han hadn't covered his tuition, he might still be worrying about joining a sect right now.

"It's nothing. All the disciples in the Nine Turns Academy start from the same point. How they develop in the end depends on themselves." Zhong Han shook his head.

A silence fell between them again. A cool breeze blew in from the doorway and windows, carrying a faint scent of grass, trees, and flowers.

"bell…..."

"Han..."

After a moment of silence, the two spoke at the same time, then looked at each other and gave an awkward laugh.

"Junior Brother Han, you go first," Zhong Han said with a smile.

"Okay." Han Yi wasn't one to be coy, and said directly, "Senior Sister Zhong, this is your painting from last time. I noticed you forgot to bring it, so I'm bringing it to you this time."

Zhong Han took it and saw that it was the work she had left behind when she had a chance encounter with Han Yi by the Flower Lake last time.

At that time, she noticed that Han Yi had just broken through and seemed to be in a state of enlightenment. After finishing the painting, she left quietly so as not to disturb him.

This hastily drawn original painting has been exquisitely framed, with added strips, mounting silk, scrolls, and labels... The delicate mahogany scrolls on both sides make the large-scale sunset and flower lake painting appear exceptionally delicate.

"This..." Zhong Han was touched. She paused, "Junior Brother Han, this is a rough sketch... You put your heart into it..."

"It's alright, I didn't do anything, it's not troublesome. I just spent a little money to have someone decorate it a bit, otherwise, there would be no way to preserve it..." Han Yi smiled.

Zhong Han didn't speak. She was someone who had been drawing since she was a child and was very knowledgeable about the related industry.

The painting is 30% painting and 70% mounting.

She knew that the most important step after finishing the painting was to frame it so that it could be easily collected and displayed.

Just looking at the mounting of this casual, clumsy piece, it's definitely the work of a master.

To hire a master framing artist to frame such an obscure painting with mediocre concept and technique...

The effort and cost involved are considerable.

"Junior Brother Han, I will keep it safe." Zhong Han still had a smile on his face, but there was a slight, almost imperceptible change in his tone. "You should go find Master quickly; she should be waiting inside."

"Okay." Han Yi nodded and walked into the main hall.

After receiving the painting that day, he quickly contacted Tao Qingtang through his connections to have it framed.

Tao Qingtang has loved wood carving since childhood and can be considered an artistic girl. She has many friends in the field and is no stranger to circles of calligraphy, painting, etiquette and music. She then connected Han Yi with a master.

Although this matter cost Han Yi a lot of money, money is ultimately just an external thing.

Senior Sister Zhong Han was indeed the first benefactor he encountered at Jingtian Manor. He felt he should repay even the smallest kindness tenfold, and this small favor was simply his way of showing his gratitude. Zhong Han watched him leave, standing quietly in place, a complex light flickering in her beautiful eyes; it was impossible to tell what she was thinking.

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Han Yi stood in the corner of the room, head bowed in silence, waiting quietly.

"Han Yi." Finally, Dean Zhong Yunxiu seemed to have finished her work and looked up to speak.

"Master." Han Yi quickly clasped his hands in a salute.

"Your appointment as inspector has been approved. This is your new identity token." Zhong Yun waved her sleeve lightly, and a token appeared before Han Yi with her strength.

Han Yi reached out and took it, then looked down at it.

This is a bronze waist plaque.

The workmanship is exquisite, with strange monster patterns on it, and pomegranate and wheat-shaped patterns on both sides, which seem to symbolize cooperation and unity.

Compared to the wooden disciple identification badges we used before, this one feels so much better to the touch.

"The area you're in charge of is still the same one that Senior Sister Shen Qiuling was in before. Do you have any objections to that?" A hint of fatigue flashed across Zhong Yunxiu's face. Clearly, she had paid a price to secure this patrol area.

Han Yi immediately understood.

Senior Sister Shen Qiuling has been in Jiuquyuan for many years, which means that she has been managing that area for many years, and the manpower and industries there are probably all geared towards the management of Jiuquyuan.

This saved him a lot of time and energy, and the effort required to re-manage his subordinates.

Thinking of this, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes. Headmaster Zhong Yunxiu was probably worried that an unfamiliar area would be inconvenient and affect his cultivation, so she made a special effort to help him.

"This disciple has no objection and will follow Master's arrangements." "Good. Your Senior Sister Shen left the inner courtyard before, and the area she was in charge of was immediately reassigned. I also reassigned this area to you through Vice Master Guan Chan."

Although it's a smaller area than before, your responsibilities have also been significantly reduced. You'll find out the specifics once you take office.

Zhong Yunxiu gave a brief explanation.

"Disciple understands." Han Yi nodded.

"Over there, we'll need some time to finish up the work. You should be able to take up your post in about two weeks. Use this time to get ready."

Zhong Yunxiu smiled and offered a few words of advice.

"it is good."

"By the way, this is the content of the fifth and sixth levels of the True Skill. Keep it safe for now. If you can break through to the sixth level, I will give you the subsequent skills."

Immediately, Zhong Yunxiu handed a rectangular yellow box to Han Yi: "The fifth and sixth levels of True Skill both require accumulating strength and using resources to strengthen them. With your aptitude, it shouldn't be a big problem."

Regarding strengthening the initial stage, once you reach that level, I will apply for it for you through the village's internal channels.