Starting Cultivation in Wasteland

Qu Jianlei didn't take long to confirm the hiding place: Jiuchuan Academy!

Jiuchuan Academy is not far from the high-tech district.

This layout is somewhat similar to Blue Star, where famous universities are often surrounded by technology companies or parks.

It not only facilitates graduates' employment but also makes it convenient for professors to start businesses or undertake research projects.

Jiuchuan Academy is certainly a prestigious university, the oldest in the Hope Star Realm, consistently ranked first.

Currently, it faces a strong challenge from Green Water Academy, but most people still believe Jiuchuan remains number one.

This academy was founded over four hundred years ago, and the campus has undergone many changes, now spanning about eight square kilometers.

The main reason Qu Jianlei chose this place was due to the independence of universities.

Of course, if he can think of this, the Supremes certainly wouldn't miss it.

After all, his role as a teaching assistant at the Engineering College is not a secret.

Moreover, Jiuchuan Academy's vast area makes it impossible to ignore.

However, he felt he had an advantage here; after all, having worked as a teaching assistant does have its gaps.

At least he was very clear on the school's layout and design concept, generally understanding which areas are relatively safe.

Qu Jianlei moved gradually under the cover of trees, finally reaching the academy's walls as night approached.

He didn't rush into action but waited until it was dark before using the Wood Attribute to burrow into the academy.

Once inside, he couldn't help but privately exclaim at his luck: the wall base outside Jiuchuan Academy also had a defense mechanism.

Fortunately, he picked the spot where a large tree stood inside the wall, using the tree roots to enter the academy.

The tree roots had already caused some damage to the defense mechanism, creating an opening.

As he thought about it, the academy's teachers couldn't possibly miss such a vulnerability.

They probably believed it was natural damage—the tree had been there for quite a while, hence they hadn't repaired its roots.

In large universities, wall openings often appear here and there; it's simply impossible to manage them all.

Usually, they are caused by curious students—aren't young people supposed to be adventurous?

The academy isn't a prison, after all, and except in special times, the academy tends to look the other way.

One way or another, Qu Jianlei sneaked in silently, but he still didn't dare to relax… there is a Guardian Supreme here!

The academy's Guardian Supreme didn't participate in the search, which is normal since academies typically do not get involved in outside affairs.

Strictly speaking, there are currently seven Supremes in this area!

Qu Jianlei absolutely didn't want to alarm this seventh Supreme.

Once inside the academy, there was one advantage: there were many Awakened here.

Apart from the teachers, many students were Awakened too, and as they say, the more prestigious the academy, the more Awakened there are.

So Qu Jianlei simulated a Water Attribute Awakened who hadn't yet broken through C-level.

He inconspicuously wandered around, at the same time instructing Xiao Hu to quickly complete the academy's information.

He could imagine a major search was about to happen, and he needed to quickly select a hiding place.

"Give me at least a Pioneer," Xiao Hu couldn't help but mumble, "Without tools... it feels awkward!"

Just days ago, this fellow was clamoring for a mainframe, now even a Pioneer would do.

It shows that quirks are cultivated; from abundance to frugality is hard? Truly without money, it's not hard at all.

In fact, Xiao Hu didn't disappoint him and produced a 3D map of the academy in less than five minutes.

Qu Jianlei pondered for a while and then asked Xiao Hu, "Do you think the shooting range or the training center would be better?"

He actually had strong opinions, but given the importance, it was better to listen to other views.

Xiao Hu asked in puzzlement, "Why not choose the woods by the lake?"

Jiuchuan Academy had one big lake and three small lakes, and plenty of woods—there were many hiding places.

Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei smiled, "You know those are hiding places, but others won't?"

Xiao Hu confidently replied, "There are people practicing Wood Attribute and Water Attribute Techniques there—it's such a good disguise."

"Techniques... disguise?" Qu Jianlei's eyes brightened, "I know the perfect place now."

"Where to?" Xiao Hu curiously asked.

"The parking lot!" Qu Jianlei answered off-hand, "Even though there are many people in public places, fewer people make it really difficult..."

He understood the teachers' mindset well; in universities, they must consider students' reactions.

In sparsely visited places, temporary lockdowns are fine; outsiders can check them as they please.

In public places, however, caution is necessary. Once students become serious, insisting on debates, it's easy to cause trouble.

Xiao Hu thoughtfully asked, "Then, the disguise you're talking about—if things go wrong... will blowing up cars distract them?"

"Why are you so violent?" Qu Jianlei shook his head, amused, "Does it make sense to play with explosives in the academy?"

Xiao Hu asked in confusion, "Then how to distract them... or disguise it?"

Qu Jianlei helplessly pouted, "Of course, it's about car accidents and such."

Big Head Butterfly's rotating body suddenly stopped, and after a while, it softly muttered, "Turns out it's okay to have car accidents in the academy?"

The academy is huge, and there are plenty of parking lots. Not to mention, just the library alone has two parking lots.

In the end, Qu Jianlei chose the largest student parking lot.

It's not in the center of the school, relatively remote, and actually considered the academy's "bus terminal."

Because the school is large enough, there is public transportation leading in all directions from there.

However, those who drive themselves don't need to pass through here, avoiding traffic congestion.

In simple terms, there is a large enough flow of people here, but no one stays specifically.

Another critical point is the excellent greenery here, with tall trees providing shelter from wind and rain for students.

Ten minutes later, Qu Jianlei found a suitable spot, a large tree that had been struck by lightning, with a tree hole at its base.

The tree hole was already covered by shrubs, and you couldn't notice it without looking carefully.

But even if you looked carefully, it's just a concealed tree hole, such tree holes are really numerous in the vast Jiuchuan Academy.

He was just about to act when suddenly Xiaohu spoke again, "There are two pieces of news now, one bad, and one..."

"Let's hear the good news first," Qu Jianlei sighed, "I'm not in the right emotional state today, need to calm down."

Xiaohu softly responded, "There is no good news... there are two pieces of news, one is bad, and the other is worse."

"I..." Qu Jianlei was about to curse but finally held it back, "Tell me the less bad news first."

"Jiuchuan Academy has two Supremes, not the one you imagined."

"Indeed not particularly bad news," Qu Jianlei breathed a sigh of relief, there were already seven Supremes, what's another one?

"No wonder it's the first academy of the Star Domain, Green Water still has work to do... besides the old dean, who else?"

"The Honorary Chief Instructor of the Superpower Warriors!"

"Honorary Chief Instructor?" Qu Jianlei pondered, "Feels a bit like my Special Consultant... not official?"

"It's official, with a salary," Xiaohu replied earnestly, "Strictly speaking, it's a part-time role, he graduated from Jiuchuan."

"Then it's really not official... what's the relatively bad news?"

Xiaohu sighed, "The relatively bad news is... the Honorary Chief Instructor has a Wood Attribute!"

"..." Qu Jianlei was instantly speechless, going in circles, he still bumped into the Wood Attribute's muzzle?

He felt even dealing with Fahim before wasn't as difficult as now.

The bad reputation of the Wood Attribute Exclusive Poison has already spread, trying to change the opponent's view is probably a dream.

If it really came to a fight, it wouldn't be completely hopeless—provided the old dean doesn't intervene!

The most critical thing is, this person is originally a Jiuchuan Academy graduate, returning after graduation to be an Honorary Chief Instructor.

Such a sentimental and loyal person, if he strikes hard, he's likely to offend all Jiuchuan graduates, right?

Not to mention, the location of the action would be inside Jiuchuan Academy.

People have seen bullies, but never seen such a bully, perhaps he would become the academy's lifelong target for pursuit.

"Indeed, it's relatively terrible news... forget it, thinking too much is pointless, let's get to work first."

Fortunately, it's raining, besides using the Wood Attribute, he can also slightly use Water Attribute Techniques.

Not far away are two Water Attribute Supremes, but since he's inside the academy, as long as the elemental fluctuations are slight, there's no fear of being discovered.

This is also experience gained by being a teaching assistant in the academy.

The first three water techniques that newly advanced C-level Water Attribute Awakened usually learn are Water Ball, Water Clothing, and Water Arrow.

Water Ball Technique is the most basic, also practical, it can quench thirst.

Water Arrow Technique is the hardest to master, not only must you condense water elements, but also make it offensive, its speed can't be too slow.

As for Water Clothing Technique... it's an auxiliary technique, mainly for show!

This is the initial armor technique of the Water Attribute, sadly, its defense is practically nonexistent.

It's just in the blazing summer days, using Water Clothing can make you cooler than others.

And when it's raining, once Water Clothing is donned... I get myself wet first, let's see how the rain will wet me again?

Alright, that was a joke, Water Clothing is controlled by the Awakened, once dissipated, of course, the clothes dry.

The main thing is wearing Water Clothing in the rain is equivalent to wearing a raincoat, not only rainproof, but also keeps warm.

Among the newly advanced C-level students, Water Clothing is truly impressive.

Actually, it's not just Water Clothing that's impressive, Water Ball is also impressive, even students who can perform notable techniques are all impressive.

To put it directly, the most frequent elemental fluctuations occur in all the higher academies.

All the Awakened know this, yet no one minds, who hasn't been through that age?

Thus, elemental fluctuations in the academy are not uncommon, as long as it's just barely entering C-level, the School Protection Team couldn't be bothered.

And it's for this reason that Qu Jianlei relaxed once he entered the academy.