The Rising Phoenix

Chapter 1016: Chapter 1016: Loved Money A Little Too Much

Zhou Yaoting took out a heavy money pouch and placed it firmly on the wooden table with a reassuring thud.

"Here is the payment that we agreed upon before." Zhou Yaoting stated.

Hearing this, Bai Xifeng instantly smiled, her mood lifting entirely. Her eyes shone brightly as she eagerly grabbed the heavy money pouch and opened it up. She carefully counted every single coin inside, making absolutely sure that everything was correct down to the very last cent.

Zhou Yaoting watched her behaviour and felt somewhat concerned. This girl really loved money a little too much for her own good. He could not help but worry that she might one day be tempted to stray from the right path if someone offered her a sufficiently high price for something she should not do.

Of course, Bai Xifeng was not stupid. She knew very well what she should and should not do. No matter how much she liked money, she still possessed her own strong moral principles and a strict bottom line that she would never cross.

"Alright. Everything is correct." Bai Xifeng said happily as she returned all the coins to the pouch, tying the drawstring tight.

She then stored the money pouch safely inside her storage rune. Thinking there was nothing else left to discuss, Bai Xifeng stood up from her chair and prepared to take her leave.

"Wait, Student Bai." Zhou Yaoting called out hastily before she could fully rise from her seat.

"Is there anything else, Head Teacher Zhou?" Bai Xifeng asked, pausing midway through standing and tilting her head.

"I have a message from Young Master Su." Zhou Yaoting said.

"From the Armarment Master Guild?" Bai Xifeng asked.

"Yes."Zhou Yaoting nodded.

Bai Xifeng raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "What is it?"

"Since the dismantling work at our school has been fully completed, he would like you to deliver the promised goods to the Armament Master Guild." Zhou Yaoting explained.

"When does he want them?" Bai Xifeng asked, adjusting her posture.

"As soon as possible." Zhou Yaoting replied.

"Hmm... Then I will deliver them this afternoon after my class." Bai Xifeng stated without hesitation.

Zhou Yaoting glanced at the schedule laid out on his desk. Unfortunately, he was not free that afternoon due to prior commitments. He quickly checked the schedules of several other teachers as well, but everyone seemed equally occupied with their own duties. There was simply no one available to accompany Bai Xifeng to the Armament Master Guild.

"Student Bai, why don’t we go another day?" Zhou Yaoting suggested, frowning slightly.

"Erk? Why?" Bai Xifeng looked genuinely confused. "The sooner, the better. Besides, I have other things I need to do later on."

Just moments ago, Zhou Yaoting had told her that the Armament Master Guild wanted the goods delivered as soon as possible. So why was he suddenly suggesting postponing the trip?

"All the teachers have urgent matters to attend to this afternoon. There is no one available to accompany you to the Armament Master Guild." Zhou Yaoting explained.

"Oh... About that..." Bai Xifeng waved her hand dismissively, letting out a soft laugh. "There is no need for anyone to accompany me. I can easily go by myself. I already know the route perfectly fine."

"But..." Zhou Yaoting still wanted to persuade her otherwise, worried about her safety outside the academy walls.

"Besides, it might actually be faster if I go alone." Bai Xifeng added with a confident grin.

At that moment, Zhou Yaoting suddenly remembered the formidable beast that had accompanied Bai Xifeng previously. Back then, he had already strongly suspected that Bai Xifeng possessed a highly capable contracted beast. If that beast could travel at high speed, then perhaps there really was no need for an official escort.

"Alright. I understand." Zhou Yaoting finally nodded, giving in to her reasoning. "I will write you a permission letter right away so that you can show it to the gatekeepers."

He immediately took out a brush and a crisp sheet of paper before writing a formal letter stating that Bai Xifeng had his explicit approval to leave the academy grounds.

"Thank you, Head Teacher Zhou," Bai Xifeng said gratefully after receiving the freshly written permission letter.

"Be careful on the road." Zhou Yaoting reminded her warmly.

"Yes. I will definitely remember that." Bai Xifeng nodded obediently. freeweɓnovel.cøm

Bai Xifeng left Zhou Yaoting’s office with light, cheerful steps. Not only had she successfully received her payment, but she had also already planned her entire itinerary for the trip. Although the original purpose was simply to visit the Armament Master Guild, it would be a total waste not to make full use of the opportunity while she was already outside the campus grounds.

Before her next class started, she stopped by a nearby restaurant to grab something quick to eat. She bought several steaming beef buns and ate them while hurrying toward the Poison Master Division for her upcoming lesson.

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After the Poison Master class finally ended, Bai Xifeng immediately rushed out of the classroom, eager to get moving. However, in her haste, she accidentally collided right into Pan Biya, one of the senior students of the Poison Master Division.

"Oops! Be careful, my dear. Why are you in such a tremendous hurry?" Pan Biya laughed heartily as she grabbed Bai Xifeng’s shoulders and steadied her before she could fall.

"I am so sorry, Senior Sister Pan. I have an appointment, and I am worried I might be late if I don’t rush." Bai Xifeng apologised, catching her breath. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓

"Where do you need to go in such a rush?" Pan Biya asked curiously, her interest piqued.

"The Armament Master Guild in the city." Bai Xifeng blurted out without thinking twice.

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