Cultivation begins with the Druid panel

After placing the flowerpots on the high platform, the examinees had to leave the hall as soon as possible. Soon, only the scholar remained in the hall. He waved his hand, put the flowerpots on the high platform into his sleeve, and left.

Outside the main hall, two disciples from the Cliff Academy were waiting at the gate. After they saw the scholar come out, they turned around and closed the main hall gate.

No one is allowed to enter or leave the main hall before the scores are given, so as to avoid anyone questioning the fairness of the assessment.

Lu Lin breathed a long sigh of relief after walking out of the examination hall, feeling incredibly relaxed. However, he had only just stepped out of the main hall when someone blocked his way. It was a disciple from the Cliff Academy.

"After the assessment is over, except for those who abstained and those who have already failed, all other examinees will stay at a designated location. Young master, please follow me."

The disciple from the Cliff Academy was very polite to Lu Lin. After explaining the reason to Lu Lin, he made a gesture of invitation.

Lu Lin nodded slightly and followed the guidance of the disciple from the Cliff Academy. The two of them walked through a forest, onto a cobblestone path, and finally stopped in front of a courtyard.

The courtyard occupies about half an acre and is surrounded by a wall. To the left of the entrance is a pavilion with a stone table underneath, which seems to be a place for receiving guests. To the right of the pavilion is a garden, and between the garden and the pavilion is a bluestone path leading to the door.

Lu Lin glanced at the furnishings in the courtyard, then at the disciples of the Cliffside Academy who had led him there: "I'm going to stay here?"

The disciples of the Cliff Academy nodded: "Yes."

"Moreover, if you pass the assessment, you can find a place to stay at any branch of the Cliff Academy by virtue of your Spirit Plant Master token," the disciple of the Cliff Academy said with a smile.

Lu Lin was taken aback: "Free?"

"nature."

Lu Lin never expected that plant cultivators would have such hidden benefits, which would make things much more convenient when traveling in the future.

Seeing that Lu Lin remained silent, the disciple from the Cliff Academy seized the opportunity to cup his hands and say, "Young master, I shall take my leave now. There is a kitchen in this courtyard, as well as spirit rice and spirit meat. You may take care of yourself."

"Okay, take care." Lu Lin waved to him.

After bidding farewell to the disciples of the Cliff Academy, Lu Lin entered the courtyard. Upon entering, Lu Lin could clearly feel that the spiritual energy inside the courtyard was much denser than outside, indicating that there was also a miniature spirit-gathering array in the courtyard.

Even if he didn't pass the test at the Cliff Academy, Lu Lin felt that the trip was worthwhile, as the increased knowledge he gained was invaluable and could not be measured in spirit stones.

Lu Lin wandered around the courtyard, getting a general idea of ​​its layout: a bedroom, a living room, a woodshed, and a thatched hut.

This courtyard is not large compared to the cliffside academy, but though small, it has all the essentials.

Finally, Lu Lin tidied up a recliner in the house, placed it in the garden next door, and lay down to relax.

The tension that had been building up over the past few days suddenly eased. Lu Lin took out his Kunlun hairpin, unfolded it, and covered his head to block out the sun. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. A moment later, soft snoring could be heard.

Time passed by, and when noon arrived, a gentle breeze brought a slight chill. Lu Lin slowly opened his eyes, removed the blanket from his head, and looked at the sky. The sky was clear and the sun was shining.

It's already the 15th of July, and autumn is almost here.

Lu Lin put away Kunlun and stretched on the recliner. Just then, there was a knock on the door. Lu Lin was startled and thought it was a disciple from the Cliff Academy. But when he opened the door, he saw the young master of the Su family and a middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man's aura was unfathomable, undoubtedly indicating that he was at the advanced stage of Qi Refining.

"Young Master Lu?" The middle-aged man was very polite to Lu Lin, without the slightest hint of arrogance.

Lu Lin quickly returned the greeting, looking flattered.

At this moment, Prince Su spoke up: "Young Master Lu, this is my father. He heard that you have finished your assessment and came to express his gratitude."

Lu Lin was slightly taken aback, his face showing confusion, but out of politeness, he quickly let the two in. They sat down under the pavilion, and Lu Lin took out a teapot and teacups from his Qiankun bag, poured them hot tea, and after all the formalities were completed, he asked, "May I ask where this gratitude comes from?"

Upon hearing this, Su Shizi's father, who was also the head of the Su family, said, "It was all because the young master told my son some methods of Foundation Establishment that he returned home and informed my Su family's ancestor, giving him a direction for Foundation Establishment."

Lu Lin hadn't expected that what he considered common sense would have such a big impact on the Su family. He coughed lightly and said modestly, "I was just saying what I knew. It was really lucky that I was able to help the Su family."

The head of the Su family laughed heartily.

Then Lu Lin seized the opportunity to ask, "However, this junior is very curious, how did you and Young Master Su find me, Patriarch?"

This time, it was Prince Su who answered Lu Lin. He said, "I grew up in this cliffside academy and am quite familiar with it. I also have some influence among the disciples of the cliffside academy. I found out the answer after asking around."

Moreover, I've heard that eight out of ten people who manage to live in such a courtyard after the assessment have passed it. Here, I first congratulate Young Master Lu on becoming the youngest spirit plant master in nearly a century.

Lu Lin shook his head and said, "The results are not yet out, and nothing is settled yet. It's too early to say anything like that."

The head of the Su family chuckled, "Young Master Lu is too modest. If what happened today had happened to him, he would have been bragging about it all day long. He would have wanted to tell the whole world about it."

"You two young people seem to get along quite well, you should keep in touch often in the future."

By the way, I heard that you're not from Ancient Spirit City, Young Master Lu?

"Yes." Lu Lin nodded.

The head of the Su family took out a pot of wine from his Qiankun bag and placed it on the stone table: "My Su family and you, young master, are very destined to meet. You have also helped our Su family, so please accept this wine to fulfill our mutual exchange of gifts. Perhaps our two families will have some dealings in the future."

"Including when you next visit Ancient Spirit City, young master, you can also visit my Su family."

Lu Lin glanced at the wine jar.

Judging from the condition of the wine jar, this wine should be around 100 years old, which is already considered a high-quality wine and would be quite valuable on the market.

Lu Lin didn't stand on ceremony and nodded in agreement: "Since the patriarch has said so, this junior cannot refuse, so I will accept it."

After saying that, he raised his teacup, drank the tea in one gulp instead of wine.

Upon seeing this, the young master of the Su family and the head of the Su family quickly raised their teacups and drank the tea in one gulp.

At that moment, the head of the Su family paused, realizing the tea was extraordinary: "May I ask, young master, is this Xiling Dragon Tea?"

Lu Lin nodded slightly: "Yes, I obtained it by chance."

The head of the Su family looked at the teacup in his hand with a look of reminiscence, which showed that the tea was indeed extraordinary.

It truly lives up to the reputation of being a treasured possession of Senior Water Dragon.

Just as the head of the Su family was about to say something, another knock sounded at the door.

Immediately following was a soft, gentle voice asking:

"May I ask if Young Master Lu is here? May I open the door and see you? I am Du Ling, a disciple of the Illusionary Sound Pavilion. I have important matters to discuss with you."

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Lu Lin was stunned for a moment.

Huan Yin Fang?

What do they want from me?