The Geared Immortal

Chapter 1096

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That night was one of the most exciting nights in the Ogden Auction house. The auction house was truly happy with the commission they have gained from the trade. It was really a magnificent and magical event. They even received a Mule from Xin Jong which signified their partnership and of secrecy.

But of course, some of the forces in the town have already known this. They could only get on Xin Jong's good side to be able to attain a Mule in the future at the right price of course.

But the things that happened in the auction house are something akin to a dream in Xin Ja's mind. He could not believe that his effort would blow up into amassing such wealth for his family. That night, before leaving, he saw the smile on his father's expression and he felt happy because of it.

When their eyes met, no words need to be said between father and son.

After the auction was finished, the father and son have a long talk that night.

That night before sleeping, Xin Ja spend some time with Yao Xue as he told her about his adventures that day. Yao Sue felt happy for Xin Ja as the two spends time talking together.

When Xin Jong saw this, he showed a faint smile on his face. He did not know why but he could tell that the two are treating each other like brothers and sisters. Xin Ja is always alone, and having a sister would not be that bad after all.

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The next day…

Ogden Town Academy

In the large hall of the school, the freshmen are all gathered.

Many are still discussing what has happened last night in the auction house. As not everyone was able to get the opportunity to be inside, so they just listen to those that are fortunate enough to witness what happened in the auction house.

Xin Ja walks into the hall and unknowingly attracted a few gazes to him. This is because on his back is a self-crafted backpack which he has personally made to be of use and as a cover to pretend if ever he needed to get something from his ring.

The bag looks a bit sleek and looks like a laptop backpack from the earth. Most of the student is actually using bamboo woven backpacks, so the one he is wearing is a bit unique and different from the rest. In his excitement to start going to class for the first time, he did not bother asking anyone.

But his attention at this time is not to the people around him but to the buildings and the classrooms he would pass by while going to the large hall.

When he enters the hall, he immediately caught everyone's attention.

One can only imagine a person wearing a dark shade of blue cultivator's robe with a modern laptop backpack on his back.

When Qin Joming saw his friend coming in, he stopped talking with the people around him and a proud smile appears on his face.

"Haha… What do I tell you… This guy has so many weird things on him…" he said while grabbing Xin Ja's shoulder and dragging him with the group of youth.

"Hello, Little brother Ja…"

"Oh, I know you… You're that guy whom the elder has taken from the exam table… nice to meet you."

"Hi…"

The people around Xin Ja and Qing Joming greeted Xin Ja with smiles on their faces. These people are Qing Joming's friends in the freshmen class, so they all greeted Xin Ja like their friends too.

Plus the way that Qing Joming portrays Xin Ja is unlike the rumor they have heard in town that he is a fool. In fact, the idea alone that they are able to enter the auction house already made everyone look at him in another light.

And so they greeted and act friendly with each other.

Then suddenly a person seated in the middle stood up and walks towards the group.

"So this is the fool's group…" the young man said with sarcasm in his tone.

"What do you want, Go Fang? Are you itching for a beating?" someone suddenly said while cracking his knuckles.

The young guy looks normal when seated, but when he stands up, it made everyone looks like dwarves. This is true especially to Xin Ja who is the smallest in the group.

When Go Fang saw the young man standing before him, his expression turned ugly.

"I am not referring to you, Kiong Bao…" Go Fang said with a fit of repressed anger.

"Oh… Then are you talking about my friends then?" Kiong Bao asked with a sneer.

Go Fang did not answer as he awkwardly looks at the group.

"Take it, easy big fellow… We just wanted to greet everyone since we're going to be classmates anyway…" suddenly another one walks behind Go Fang and helped him.

This person is Tang Bai, he is one of the top ten alchemy test takers who passed with passing colors.

He heard from his friend about what happened in the test and the mystical pills being crafted by that student Xin Ja, so he is curious about who that person is.

When he saw the bumpkin expression on that person's face, he knew that the guy would be a pushover.

When they came home last night, they heard that in the auction there was a pill that appeared. That was an alchemy process from the hay day era of the alchemist association, so how could he not become curious about it.

He did not tell anyone about this and wanted to find out the truth with his eyes. If this guy is really the one who made the pill, then he would do everything in his power to get the recipe from him. Either by slight coercing or forcefully taking it from him… anyway would do. If he could get the recipe, then his status in the family would surely soar higher than ever. Even those that have higher cultivation than him could only grumble on his feet in the end.

And the key to his future achievement is the country bumpkin before him.

"I'm Tang Bai… And this is Go Fang…" he cupped his hands to the group.

Everyone was a bit baffled, even Go Fang showed confusion in his eyes. How could he want to befriend these country bumpkins? In his eyes, he would not want to be caught spending his time with these lowly people. With his family and his status, he thinks that he is above everyone else in the group.

"Humph… I don't know what is wrong with you, but I will not end up befriending these lowly people…" Go Fang said as he walks back to his seat with anger in his eyes.

Tang Bai just shook his head and shrugs his shoulder. He is actually laughing inside his heart. If Go Fang has no ambition, Tang Bai does have one. So if Go Fang would not follow him, then so be it. He would put his card on these people from now on.

But of course, he would not let go of his association with the higher-status students in the class.

While everyone is busy talking they suddenly heard a few clicking sounds in the hall.

At this time, a petite female student walks inside the classroom. She is wearing a light bluish gown with wooden sleepers on her feet.

This caused her walking to be heard in the hall.

When she enters the hall, everyone quickly turned silent and rushes back to their seats.

Right in front of her is a full number of about 1,000 freshmen students. Though their cultivation is low, their talent on the other hand is superb and above that of their peers.

"Welcome everyone to Ogden Academy…" she said with her voice amplifying everywhere.

"I am Teacher Fan Yinying, I was tasked to welcome each of you in the academy… I hope that…" she began talking after introducing herself to the students.

Everyone listened to her and some of the young guys in the front have an expression of love-struck fools on their faces while looking at Teacher Fan Yinying.

No one can deny that she is truly a beauty. In fact, Fan Yinying could be considered as one of the top 3 beautiful teachers in the academy.

"Alright since the pleasantries and introduction is already done, let me instruct you on who will be your teachers for your first year in Ogden academy…" she said as she began introducing the names of the teachers.

After calling their names, those teachers would stand one by one and walk in the front of the podium.

"Alright, now… for those who have passed your assessments, please go to your following teachers. For those who passed two or more assessments, please choose who you wanted to be your teacher…" she instructed.

Upon hearing this, the students began to get off from their seats and then line up in front of the teachers of their choosing.

It did not take long before all of the freshmen were able to line up. Soon, it became clear that the ones with the most students are the alchemy and blacksmith teachers.

And one of those students is Xin Ja.