The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl-Chapter 442 - 439: Emperor’s Disciple

She is the first place in the Zixiao Palace Exam!

Look at the Imperial List, then back at Xin Lin.

Everyone was stunned.

"Qingtian Academy, that is a name personally inscribed by the ancestral Emperor, established in the name of the Royal family as a Spirit Martial Academy. Once admitted into Qingtian Academy, one becomes an Emperor’s disciple, a disciple of Emperor Longteng. If you, County Magistrate, wish to arrest me for questioning, you must first ask the current Emperor for consent."

Xin Lin bowed respectfully towards the direction of the Longteng Palace, her face full of reverence.

"Master Chen, you said she was just a general worker, how could she be the first place in the Zixiao Palace Exam? You’re making this difficult for us."

Several government officers were quite frightened.

The students who come out of Qingtian Academy are all either rich or noble.

This person is also the first place in the Zixiao Palace Exam; her potential is immeasurable.

If she were to pursue this matter, even our County Magistrate couldn’t handle the consequences.

The officers did not dare to say more. After muttering a few perfunctory words, they left.

"Xin Lin, don’t be so smug, this matter is not over yet!"

Master Chen had not expected Xin Lin to be the first place in the Zixiao Palace Exam.

Who could have imagined that the first place winner of the Zixiao Palace Exam would end up working as a menial laborer at a place like Taoyao Pavilion?

Master Chen sneered twice and left in a furious huff.

"Good heavens, my dear ancestor, what brought someone of your stature to this modest place? I’m begging you, madam, please leave quickly, Taoyao Pavilion can’t afford to host such a grand figure."

The owner of Taoyao Pavilion was also taken aback.

Xin Lin still wanted to argue for herself; she had just begun to grasp the knack of culinary arts.

"Let it be, you shouldn’t trouble the owner anymore."

Master Ji kindly advised, pulling Xin Lin aside.

"Xiao Xin, it’s said that a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen. Us Spirit Delicacy Masters may look respectable, but in truth, limited by our talents and for the sake of a career and livelihood, we had no choice but to become Spirit Delicacy Masters. With a future as bright as yours, why bother staying in a mixed place like Taoyao Pavilion? You’re here to learn how to cook, and though you might leave, if you ever have culinary questions, feel free to consult me. Just don’t look down on me for being a useless Spirit Delicacy Master."

Master Ji genuinely liked this child, Xin Lin.

He too once came to Purple Cloud City to take part in the Imperial Examination, yet he did not even make it into the top one hundred.

To survive in Purple Cloud City, he switched to becoming a Spirit Delicacy Master.

After several decades, he finally became a Three-star Spirit Chef, but in terms of Martial Arts, he was essentially a wastrel.

He didn’t want to see such a promising young talent like Xin Lin also go wasted.

Although he couldn’t understand why the first place winner of the Imperial Examination would come to such a place.

Could it be that she planned to abandon Martial Arts for culinary pursuits?

"Master Ji, you are the most impressive Spirit Delicacy Master I’ve ever seen. That Master Chen, he isn’t even qualified to carry your shoes. I won’t trouble you any further. I was going to start school in a few days and wanted to bid you farewell. Here are some cabbages, home-grown by me, to show my appreciation for your care over these days."

Xin Lin said sentimentally, taking out several Purple Cloud Cabbages. Just before leaving, Master Ji secretly handed Xin Lin a small bottle. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Child, this contains the blood of a Fire Toad. It’s no use to me. This thing is said to be valuable; take it and see for yourself."

Master Ji sent Xin Lin out of Taoyao Pavilion. As Xin Lin walked away, she could still turn back to see Master Ji waving at her under the colorful lights of Taoyao Pavilion.

"Life Book alerts, issuing a random mission..."

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