The villainous simp ignores the plot and mercilessly torments the female lead to tears.

Since the national elite selection competition is also held in the secret realm, he can say that the Nine Revolutions Heavenly Demon Art was found in the secret realm, so there will be no flaws.

After exchanging a few more words with Qin Qi, Qin Yan hung up the phone.

A while later, the steward came to Qin Yan: "Young Master, Second Master is going back to the border."

Qin Yan then remembered that Qin Zhan should have set off for the battlefield today, even though he had handed over his affairs to his adjutant, a half-step Martial Saint level expert, when he arrived.

However, without him, a true Martial Saint, in charge, things are still unstable. If the alien races discover that he, the Martial Saint, is not here, they are very likely to launch a large-scale attack.

Qin Yan looked at him and said, "Let's go, I'll see my second uncle off."

When Qin Yan found him, Qin Zhan was just about to lead his team away.

Seeing Qin Yan arrive, she was a little surprised: "Xiao Yan, what brings you here? Did you come to see me off?"

Qin Yan said, "Yes, but I also need your help, Second Uncle."

Qin Zhan smiled and said, "Just tell me what's on your mind."

Qin Yan thought for a moment and said, "Second Uncle, please leave me another eighth-rank martial artist to stay by my side and protect me."

In fact, Qin Yan was protected when he went out, but he was only a seventh-rank martial artist.

It's not that the Qin family doesn't care about Qin Yan's safety; it's mainly because the capital is too safe. There are more than ten martial saint families stationed in the capital, plus the martial saint Wang Chang, so its safety is absolutely guaranteed.

It should be noted that most martial saint families have only a seventh-rank martial artist left behind, and it is only because the Qin family has a special status that they have an eighth-rank martial artist, Qin Wu, left behind.

Qin Zhan agreed to Qin Yan's request without hesitation: "That's easy."

He then looked at a warrior in armor and said, "Qin An, you don't need to go. Stay and protect the young master."

Qin An, his face expressionless, stepped forward and said, "Yes."

A smile appeared on Qin Zhan's face, and he said to Qin Yan, "Let me tell you, Xiao Yan, the one I left for you is definitely a top expert among the eighth-rank martial artists. With Qin An's strength, he might not even lose to Gao Wei."

Hearing Qin Zhan's words, Qin Yan's face showed a hint of surprise: "Then thank you very much, Second Uncle."

Qin Zhan patted him on the shoulder: "You brat, why are you being so polite with me? Alright, I'm leaving."

Qin Yan escorted Qin Zhan all the way to the Qin family gate, watched them leave, and then returned.

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and Qin Yan's strength had increased to the mid-stage of the fourth rank. At the same time, it was time for the selection competition of the Capital Martial Arts Academy.

After cultivating at home for three days, Qin Yan walked towards the academy.

When he arrived at the entrance of the martial arts academy, he found Mingyu, Dongfang Bai and others waiting there.

Several uniformed staff members stood beside them.

These are all investigative agencies directly under the Elders' Council; it seems they're here to investigate Jiang Mingqing's affairs.

Qin Yan walked straight up and asked, "What are you doing standing here?"

Mingyu chuckled and said, "I've been waiting for you here. Come on, Young Master Qin, let me introduce you. This is my uncle."

Mingyu pulled a middle-aged man in uniform aside and said, "He's here today mainly to investigate Jiang Mingqing's actions that have sown discord between our aristocratic families and ordinary students."

Qin Yan looked at the man and smiled slightly, "Hello, thank you for your hard work."

The man hurriedly said, "Young Master Qin, you're too kind. This is all we should do. After today, would it be convenient for you to answer a few questions for us?"

Qin Yan waved his hand and said, "We aristocratic families will not answer this question. You can ask other students in the academy, or you can observe their behavior."

“You all have recording devices with you, so you should be able to record everything clearly.”

The man said, "Yes, Young Master Qin. Since you have given the order, we will do so."

After saying that, he led several staff members into the academy.