"Then what do you want! As long as I have it... no, as long as Forget Worries Tea House has it, as long as Nine Heavens Pavilion has it, just say the word!" Luo Qianqian gritted her teeth.

Having experienced the devastating blow of her brother being shattered, her brother now slowly recovering, with occasional pain confirming this point. She couldn’t accept anything happening to He Wenyu, whom she considered like a sister!

He Wenyu bit her lip, not knowing what the old man meant, but she was deeply moved by Luo Qianqian’s current efforts.

Feeling guilty for hesitating because of what the old man said earlier, how could she doubt Luo Qianqian? Someone like a sister to her, how could she let someone replace her?

"When did I say I wanted anything?" The old man naturally picked up the pastries and continued eating, shrugging at the two people standing dumbfounded in the room: "I just felt the chicken soup tasted good, so I looked into it and wanted to specially invite her to the academy, and you could accompany each other, that’s all."

"???" Luo Qianqian’s face was full of confusion: "What is he saying? Why don’t I understand?"

He Wenyu’s eyes were full of shock, then she was ecstatic: "You... did you mean, I can study at the academy with Shiqi? Specially recruited, without separating?"

"No separation is impossible." The old man shook his head: "Special recruits have insufficient strength but have talents in other areas, so they can only stay in the Outer Court their whole lives. As for her... judging by the people accompanying her, it’s clear she is destined for the Inner Court."

"???" Luo Qianqian was still full of confusion, what was this old man talking about?

"I’m willing!" He Wenyu was undeterred by her current restraints, hurriedly saying: "I don’t want to hold her back!"

"What did he tell you?" Upon hearing this, Luo Qianqian immediately frowned, her eyes gleaming with coldness, gazing at the old man, her voice harsh beyond words.

"What I said isn’t important, what’s important is I like these eats, so I’m willing to count her as a special recruit this year, how about it? Or do you not plan to attend?" The old man paid no mind to Luo Qianqian’s threat, rather, he seemed extremely satisfied with her reaction. He raised a brow at her: "From what I know, you have already decided to go."

True feelings may be a vulnerability on the battlefield, but they are also an extremely precious asset in life! Especially the protection for friends.

Luo Qianqian suddenly realized what the old man was saying, then widened her eyes, extremely delighted: "So, Xiao Yu can also... Sir, what else would you like? I’ll have someone bring it up for you right away. Rest assured, her skills are top-notch, no one can be better, she is very diligent, and gentle. Most importantly, she possesses a spirit of chivalry and loyalty, absolutely will not act against human decency!"

He Wenyu was dumbstruck, this guy sure changes faces quickly, right?

"Hmph, I just said that thing was too sweet..."

Before He Wenyu could react, Luo Qianqian hastily said: "Add salt next time!"

He Wenyu: "???" Sweet and add salt? You think it’s some acid-base neutralization reaction?

No wonder you’re banned from the kitchen, this isn’t something a master of dark cooking could describe! It’s a complete kitchen disaster!

"And this, it’s a bit hard."

"Add water!" He Wenyu didn’t even need to say anything, Luo Qianqian had already enthusiastically responded.

He Wenyu stared speechlessly and rolled her eyes, fine, she and Luo Qianqian can’t communicate about kitchen matters...

"This, not fragrant enough..."

"Add spice!"

"This, the color is too pale, not appetizing..."

"Add coloring!"

He Wenyu didn’t want to say anything, as long as the two were happy.

Because they were having a good time chatting, the old man cheerfully released the two: "Just call me Crazy Elder, does that blue kid still have that one they took away?"

"We’ll do it right now!" Luo Qianqian pulled He Wenyu and dashed downstairs, without caring about leaving the guests unattended.

Shortly after they left, Bai Yinshu appeared at the window: "Teacher."

"Hmm." Crazy Elder abandoned his previous lazy, impertinent demeanor, his face now calm: "How’s the investigation?"

"No way to get into the Imperial Palace, but Nine Heavens Pavilion has taken in those two princes..." Bai Yinshu nodded and spoke softly.

"I knew that, alright, go have fun, be back before admissions." Crazy Elder nodded, then frowned: "Don’t disturb my enjoyment of food!"

"Understood." Bai Yinshu expressionlessly floated off the window, yet was intercepted by a figure from the rooftop.

"Brother." Staring at Mo, Bai Yinshu rolled his eyes: "Can you give me some freedom? Why are you watching me?"

He knew how much he had to circle around to shake off Mo.

"You were investigating about the Southern Li Royal Family?" Mo frowned, he guessed Bai Yinshu must have a reason for wasting time here.

After a moment of silence, Bai Yinshu nodded.

"Then why didn’t you just say so? Why hide from us?" Mo rolled his eyes, forcing him to pretend he had been left behind.

"Secret mission." Bai Yinshu was speechless, if Mo hadn’t caught him, he wouldn’t have admitted.

The most important thing is, if Luo Qianqian finds out, she certainly won’t let him stay in the courtyard, even if he’s useful to her.

Meanwhile, Bai Jian, who was forgotten by the two, stared blankly at the surroundings.

Who is he? Where is he? He wants to go home...

Having finished his cake, Crazy Elder contentedly wiped his mouth, casually pulling out a book without a cover: "Take a look, consider it payment for the meal."

Saying this, he lightly leaped from the window, Luo Qianqian and He Wenyu rushed to the window but couldn’t see his figure.

He Wenyu looked at the coverless book in her arms, flipping through it, seeing images, and upon closer look, it’s a pair of huge hammers!

"It’s a hammer technique!" He Wenyu’s face erupted in joy.

The cultivation methods of various departments were given to Luo Qianqian by Bai Ze, considered top-tier. Yet even if Luo Qianqian scoured the entire book, there was no trace of any secret manual related to huge hammers, leaving her feeling helpless about He Wenyu’s choice of weapon.

Unexpectedly receiving a secret manual, Luo Qianqian was joyous, yet opened it and said: "Bai Ze, check if there’s any issue."

He Wenyu was used to seeing the manual floating in the air, then saw Luo Qianqian appearing relieved.

"Great, you have your martial arts manual now!" Luo Qianqian hugged He Wenyu, wholeheartedly happy for her.