C150 The Mystical Realm of the Money Leopard!

Yu Jin stated, "Mr. Qin, my spear contains the sealed soul of a Fire Qilin, and even that formidable creature is powerless against you."

"Your physical strength far surpasses those at your level."

Qin Buyi chuckled and responded, "Brother Yu Jin, we certainly can't overlook the potency of the Fire Qilin's assault within your spear."

Having said that, Qin Buyi turned his gaze to Ying Le and Bao Shui, who hadn't yet taken action, and proposed, "Would either of you like to have a go?"

Ying Le and Bao Shui simultaneously shook their heads. Bao Shui remarked, "Mr. Qin, the intensity of Yu Jin's recent attack is comparable to my own."

"If his Fire Qilin is ineffective against you, my attempt would yield the same outcome."

Ying Le added, "With Bao Shui saying that, and considering my attacks are even weaker than his, there's really no point in me trying."

Subsequently, the group of five delved into a discussion about the resilience of Qin Buyi's physique.

Qin Buyi released his Heavenly Dharma and Earthly Phenomenon, gaining insight into his defensive capabilities.

For someone at the late period of the Tribulation Crossing Stage, inflicting any harm on him was a challenge; only an attack from one at the Perfection level might stand a chance.

Qin Buyi inwardly marveled, "Since advancing to the Tribulation Crossing Stage, the horrifying enhancement to my physique from the Eight Nine Profound Arts is beyond what I had imagined."

He began to dream about the potential amplification of his physical prowess once he achieved the Mahayana Stage.

In the midst of their conversation, the Sound Transmission Jade Talismans of all five individuals chimed simultaneously.

The voice of Hee Yan emerged from the talismans, instructing, "Please come to the dean's office; we need to discuss an important matter."

Exchanging curious glances, Qin Buyi suggested, "Let's head over to Dean Hee Yan's office to find out what's happening."

Assembling all the senior mentors was certainly no trivial issue, and the rest of the group was quick to follow suit.

They took to the skies, following Qin Buyi's lead, and made their way to Dean Hee Yan's office.

Hee Yan was sipping tea in his office when Qin Buyi and the rest of the group arrived. He welcomed them warmly and invited everyone to take a seat.

Hee Yan initiated the conversation, "We've convened to discuss an important matter. The academy has uncovered a secret realm just outside the Imperial Capital."

"Our initial reconnaissance has revealed the presence of a gold leopard within the realm, with a cultivation level hovering around the Half Step Mahayana Stage."

"Beyond this formidable gold leopard, the realm is teeming with exotic herbs and Demon Beasts that have yet to reach the Tribulation Crossing Stage."

"The academy is keen on leveraging this secret realm to conduct a trial for our students. The main challenge we face is deciding who will confront and subdue the Half Step Mahayana gold leopard."

As Hee Yan concluded, all eyes, including those of Bao Shui and Ying Le, turned to Qin Buyi.

Bao Shui spoke up, "Dean Hee Yan, you're well aware of my combat abilities. My chances of defeating a Half Step Mahayana creature are slim to none. I suggest we send Instructor Qin Buyi."

Ying Le chimed in, "My thoughts echo Instructor Bao Shui's. Among us, if anyone has the capability to stand against a Half Step Mahayana, it's undoubtedly Instructor Qin."

Yu Jin, Wang Dan, and Ye Hui simultaneously voiced their agreement, "We're all on the same page and recommend Instructor Qin Buyi for the task."

Hee Yan turned to Qin Buyi and inquired, "Instructor Qin Buyi, you have their unanimous endorsement. What's your take on this?"

Qin Buyi surveyed the group, a wry smile touching his lips, "If everyone's in agreement that I should go, then I see no reason to object."

The task wasn't exactly a hardship; after all, if the sky were to fall, it's the tallest who would hold it up.

As the most formidable among the senior instructors, it was only natural for Qin Buyi to shoulder this responsibility.

With a smile, Hee Yan expressed his gratitude, "We appreciate your willingness, Instructor Qin Buyi. Let's move on to discuss the distribution of personnel."

"All six senior instructors will venture into the secret realm. Aside from Instructor Qin Buyi, who will engage the Half Step Mahayana Gold Leopard, the remaining five will have a singular mission: to safeguard the students of the College of Ming Dynasty."

"In the secret realm, some casualties are inevitable, but we must ensure the safety of our most promising talents."

Bao Shui and the others declared in unison, "We will not let the Dean down."

Hee Yan added, "Prepare yourselves. We depart as a group in three days, with Instructor Qin Buyi in charge."

"Everyone else is dismissed. Instructor Qin Buyi, please stay."

Bao Shui and the rest exchanged confused glances with Hee Yan, their eyes questioning why they were being sent away while he remained. Could Hee Yan be planning something clandestine?

Hee Yan, savvy as he was, understood their silent queries. He shot them a stern look and said crisply,

"I need to discuss matters of the secret realm with Instructor Qin. The rest of you, make yourselves scarce."

Taking the cue from Hee Yan, Bao Shui and the others promptly exited.

Now alone with Qin Buyi, Hee Yan faced him and inquired, "Dean Hee Yan, is there something more about the secret realm you wish to discuss?"

Hee Yan approached with a cryptic smile and said, "Let's not rush into the secret realm talk. We have other matters to address first."

Qin Buyi recoiled at Hee Yan's demeanor, his skin crawling. He eyed Hee Yan warily and said, "Dean Hee Yan, I'm just an ordinary guy. You..."

Realizing his actions had been misinterpreted, Hee Yan burst into laughter and chided, "Kid, where's your mind going? I'm here to talk about the technology in Sector One."

In recent days, with Lan Wenhao's assistance, the College of Ming Dynasty had begun to grasp the basics of Blue Star's cultural lexicon.

Qin Buyi, somewhat bewildered, replied, "Dean Hee Yan, wasn't this matter meant for Patriarch Lan Wenhao to discuss with you? I don't have the bandwidth to handle this right now."

Hee Yan dismissed the concern with a wave of his hand, "It's not about spreading Sector One's technology throughout the College. Rather, it's..."

Mid-sentence, Hee Yan whisked Qin Buyi out the window and, pointing to the somewhat dilapidated Principal's office building below, asked, "Qin, what's your take on this building?"

Qin Buyi was initially baffled by Hee Yan's seemingly unrelated comments. After giving it some thought, he remarked, "Dean Hee Yan, your office building has a classic and majestic aura. It's quite impressive."

Hee Yan queried, "What would you think about tearing down this building?"

Qin Buyi responded, "This building must be quite valuable. It seems rather wasteful to just tear it down."

Hee Yan continued, "Let's say we keep this building standing. What if... I mean, what if we construct a new dean's office elsewhere, modeled after the tech-style architecture of your No.1 area?"

At this point, if Qin Buyi hadn't grasped Hee Yan's implication, he would have been utterly clueless.

Qin Buyi cut to the chase, "Dean Hee Yan, you're considering a switch to a tech-style office building, aren't you?"

Hee Yan, seeing that Qin Buyi had finally caught on to his subtle hint, nodded vigorously and said, "Exactly, Qin. My last visit to your No.1 area left me in awe of the stunning architecture. Ever since then, I've been contemplating this idea."

"To speak frankly, your No.1 area has become the envy of the entire academy. It's a place everyone aspires to visit. Even my own residence pales in comparison to the allure of your area."