y-nine roses."Ah..."Xiang Yuntian let out a heart-wrenching scream.Although the fall wasn't too bad, those roses had thorns. By the time he struggled to his feet, his body was covered in rose prickles..."Uh..."

Ye Bufan suddenly had a black line on his forehead. Was this old man joking with him

"Son, your head isn't working very well!"

The slovenly old man shook his head, seeming dissatisfied with his performance.

"Those vying for the last spot aren't just limited to Cang Feng Academy and the Royal Family."

"You're talking about Lingxiao Academy" Ye Bufan asked, "But I don't know anyone from Lingxiao Academy."

He had heard about Lingxiao Academy from Luo Yudie when he was in Tianlang City. It was said to have fallen into disrepair, and after arriving in Tianfeng City, he never heard of it again, so naturally, it was forgotten.

"Senior, what do you mean"

Ye Bufan was a little surprised.

"It's very simple, this old man is Li Dao-ran, the Dean of Lingxiao Academy!"

"Uh…"

Ye Bufan was taken aback. He couldn't have imagined that this drunken old man had anything to do with Lingxiao Academy, let alone being the dean.

"Come on, little guy, join us, and you'll be eligible to compete for the last spot in the playoffs."

"This..."

For some reason, Ye Bufan always felt that the old man's smile was a bit like that of a big gray wolf deceiving a white rabbit, and there was even a feeling of being lured by a pyramid scheme.

The slovenly old man said again: "Little fellow, what are you hesitating for This is your last chance."

"Alright then, I'll join your academy."

Ye Bufan ultimately still made a decision, coming to feel that this old man didn't have ill intentions towards him.

Secondly, this is also his last chance. He absolutely cannot give up on this Cangfeng ranking battle, and he must get the Hongyuan fruit.

"Very good, very good. I now announce that you are a member of our Lingxiao Academy!"

After Ye Bufan agreed, the old man looked extremely excited, grabbed a bottle of wine and drank it all in one go.

The more he acted this way, the more Ye Bufan felt a sense of unease in his heart. This old man seemed to have had his sights set on him for quite some time.

"You're right, young man. Ever since we last met, I've felt you have great potential. At such a young age, you've already achieved some proficiency in physical training."

"This qualification is extremely rare and will certainly enable the Lingxiao Academy to flourish in the future."

The slovenly old man always seemed half-drunk and half-awake, but he seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. He immediately saw through his thoughts.

"That's why the old man has been following you secretly this whole time, hoping to find a suitable opportunity to recruit you."

"Before I could even make a move, that fool Feng Xingkong kicked you out of the academy himself. It seems fate has it planned that you should be a member of my Lingxiao Academy, hahaha..."

The slovenly old man grew more and more pleased as he spoke, finally erupting into another fit of laughter.

Only then did Ye Bufan understand why this old man could appear in time at the critical moment.

For him, which academy he joined didn't matter at all; what mattered was having the qualification to participate in the newcomer ranking tournament.

No matter what, the biggest problem now is solved, and at the same time, a surge of pride rises in my heart.

"Azure Wind Academy, Feng Xingkong, Feng Tianxiang, we'll see each other on the final stage!"

He is no saint, and to be wronged by the Feng family like this, he will definitely seek revenge.

Li Dao-ran said again, "Little fellow, don't rush to think about revenge. You still have a big problem that needs solving."

If this isn't dealt with, I'm afraid you won't even make it to the ranked matches before your life is forfeit.

"Senior, what do you mean"

"Need I say more You just killed Shi Wance!" Li Dao ran said, "That old geezer may have been despicable, vulgar, and shameless, but his status is undeniable. He was the vice dean of the Qingyu Branch of Cangfeng Academy."

If you kill him now, there will inevitably be huge trouble afterwards. You will have to face the pursuit of the entire Cangfeng Academy.

"This..."

Ye Bufan had been thinking about the Red Yuan Fruit, neglecting Shi Wanche in the process. Only now did he realize the severity of the situation.

It's indeed a very serious matter, Qingyu Branch isn't just acting alone; behind it stands the Cangfeng Academy main institute.

He now has some understanding of the strength of Cangfeng Academy. Its branch schools are spread across the entire Kunlun Continent, more powerful than any country, and even more so with masters like clouds.

If this matter cannot be handled properly, you'd better not even think about participating in the new player ranked matches, lest you find yourself with no place to stand on the Kunlun Continent.

Seeing his face full of worry, Li Dao ran chuckled again.

"Son, how much good liquor do you have left Fifty bottles I'll take care of that for you."

Only then did Ye Bufan understand that the old man had been waiting for him here.

However, it doesn't matter. At this moment, his storage ring is like a massive warehouse supermarket, with plenty of alcohol.

A thought crossed my mind, and instantly ten crates of Niu Lanshan Erguotou appeared before me.

"Ouch, little fellow, you really have so many! I'd love to snatch your storage ring and see how much good wine is inside."

Li Daoran instantly beamed with joy, reaching out to unlatch a box and grabbing a bottle of wine in his hand.

As always, I first took a deep sniff to savor the aroma of the wine, then drank it all in one go.

"Cough cough cough..."

Caught off guard, he miscalculated this time. Erguotou was much stronger than the previous Moutai and Wuliangye. It felt like a flame burning in his throat, causing him to cough violently.

The old man coughed for a while, and after recovering, his face was full of excitement.

"Strong liquor, that's what I like, old man."

Ye Bufan secretly shook his head, he was really a drunkard. If he wasn't a cultivator, according to this drinking method, he would have been very drunk long ago.

"Senior, please try this again."

Ye Bufan reached out and handed over a drumstick.

"Great! Great! Wine and food, good stuff!"

Li Dao-ran took the drumstick and started eating, drinking wine with every bite of meat.

"Alright, for your sake, little one, I'll help you again."

Li Dao ran said, "Actually, you got rid of Shi Wance very cleanly. Not even a trace was left behind. As long as you don't admit it, the Qiyuan branch won't have any evidence."

Na Di Rong already lost to you, there's a grudge between the two of you. Relying on his one-sided words is useless, you can completely say he's framing you.

"Is that it"

Ye Bufan originally thought that this old man could have some brilliant ideas, but in the end, all he taught himself was to never admit defeat.

"Senior, do you think Qingyu Division will listen to reason I'm afraid before I can even finish speaking, their experts will have dealt with me."

"That's certainly true." Li Daoran's face broke into a wolfish grin again. "So now you need something, to keep them from acting recklessly."

"What identity"

Ye Bufan was completely baffled, with no idea what the old man meant.

"It's simple, you give me one hundred bottles of good wine, and I'll give you the position of Headmaster of Lingxiao Academy."

As long as you become the dean of Lingxiao Academy, no one from the Qingyu branch will dare to act rashly.

Li Dao ran's expression was solemn, completely ignoring the awkwardness of selling his position as dean for just a hundred bottles of wine.till looked dazed, as if he hadn't recovered from the shock.Wu Tianxi bowed to Ye Bufan and said, "Mr. Ye, I'm really sorry for what happened today. When I get back, I will definitely discipline these...