Wu Rouwan looked around, her gaze sweeping over the somewhat immature faces.
"The path of cultivation is not only about improving strength, but more importantly, about cultivating the mind. Only by having a kind heart and understanding the principles of things can one go further. Otherwise, no matter how outstanding one is, one will not go far."
The disciples lowered their heads in shame, not daring to meet Wu Rouwan's gaze.
"What happened yesterday and today is a lesson for you. Don't easily believe what others say on one side. Do you remember that?"
The disciples all said in unison, "We have learned a great deal."
"Alright, I won't delay your class any longer, I'll be going now."
Qi Yu watched as Wu Rouwan and the other teachers and officers left, leaving only Hua Nongying and Jin Dan behind.
She looked at Jin Dan, whose face was pale, and laughed, "Master Jin, shouldn't a fifth-grade alchemist be very prestigious? Why are you eyeing the pills of my little disciple?"
Qi Yu shook the bottle of wound medicine in his hand, "If Master really has no way to continue, I am willing to give you a bottle."
Several people couldn't help but burst out laughing, making Jin Dan's face burn with embarrassment.
Last night, Xu Shensheng told him that she suspected Qi Yu of stealing her pills, but his pills were all kept in the storage cabinet, and no one could touch them without his spiritual power. He wanted to just say that there was no such thing, but Xu Shensheng said that she saw Qi Yu take a third-grade pill, which made him have other ideas.
Grade-three pills are extremely rare and expensive; even with money, one can't buy more than a few bottles. He was frustrated by the lack of access to them, and now that he had news of grade-three pills, it was like a godsend.
He instructed Xu Shen to lock Qi Yu in the confinement room to prevent her from escaping. He then fabricated a story, claiming that he had bought the pills from the alchemist Luo Tong. Since Qi Yu was just a new disciple, others would surely believe him, a fifth-grade alchemist. Who would have thought that Qi Yu, an ordinary woman who seemed to have no background, could produce four bottles of third-grade pills in one go?
Now that the elixir is gone, and the work at the Spirit Academy is also lost, it's truly a double loss.
Unable to bear the whispers and pointing fingers at him, he glared at Qi Yu, shoved aside Hua Nongying, and ran straight out of the preaching hall.
Qi Yu looked at Commander Jin, who was fleeing in disarray. No, he shouldn't be called commander anymore.
Watching Jin Dan's disheveled figure, Qi Yu shrugged. Her grievances had been cleared, and she had even gotten rid of that annoying Jin Dan. She was in a good mood.
Gou Dan walked through the crowd and took her hand. His face was a little red, from arguing with others earlier.
"Sister, I knew you weren't that kind of person."
Qi Yu teased, "Of course I'm not, so if you want to be my little follower, you'll have to learn from me."
Gou Dan's face turned even redder. Qi Yu was referring to the time when he stole Qi Yu's brocade pouch during their first meeting. He muttered softly, "I won't do that kind of thing again, sister, you can believe me."
"Hahaha, I know, you've atoneed for your sins now." Qi Yu looked at his hands, which were slightly chafed from being rubbed by the wooden sword. "To embark on the path of cultivation, you must eliminate your bad points and undergo a painful self-repair. Understanding your past mistakes and not repeating them is the first step. The next step is rebirth."
Dog Egg nodded emphatically, "I definitely will!"
After giving Gou Dan a mental massage, Qi Yu sighed that she had truly been transformed by the Mother Goddess System, radiating maternal glow.
However, it's fortunate that Gou Dan didn't actually steal her things, otherwise Gou Dan would probably be a dead egg by now.
Fortunately, Gou Dan is a promising student who can be taught, and he can be put to good use once he is properly trained.
Hua Nongying, who was seated at the head of the main hall, was not annoyed when Jin Dan bumped into her. She played with the sword in her hand and said listlessly, "I told you to be more careful, but you just wouldn't listen."
"Alright, let's continue sword practice today. Everyone else, get out."
She taught her a few more sword moves and let her disciples practice them on their own.
The Spirit Academy operates on a teacher-led system where disciples voluntarily choose whether to attend classes. After each teacher has taught the basic cultivation knowledge, they will randomly teach other things. The teaching time is not fixed. After completing the basic training, disciples can continue to listen or study on their own in the Scripture Pavilion.
Qi Yu silently recited the sword incantation and tentatively channeled a trace of spiritual power into the Compassionate Sword.
The Compassionate Sword hummed, and a faint green light emanated from its blade. At the same time, the spiritual energy within Qi Yu's dantian was slowly being depleted.
Qi Yu withdrew her spiritual power and looked at the Compassion Sword. Spiritual power is a consumable. She was only at the first level of Qi Refining and didn't have much spiritual power. Although it would slowly recover after being used up, it was still better to save it.
She continued practicing her sword moves, and Hua Nongying walked to her side and straightened her hand.
"You should swing your hand like this to exert more force."
Qi Yu wiped his sweat, bowed, and said, "Thank you, Commander Hua."
Hua Nongying looked at her and exclaimed, "You've only been here two days, and your life has already been quite colorful!"
Qi Yu: "...I don't really want this kind of colorfulness."
Hua Nongying smiled, her beautiful face blooming like a flower. "This is a test for you. If you can overcome it, I'm afraid I won't dare to call you my teacher anymore."
Qi Yu sighed, "Commander Hua, you flatter me."
Qi Yu practiced swordsmanship all morning, and when he returned to his room, he was exhausted and looked like a lump of mud.
Feng Xiao flew out of her arms, transformed into human form, and helped her place her on a stool in the room.
She lay on the table, pondering for a moment whether to sleep for the afternoon or cultivate herself for the afternoon.
No, laziness is a stumbling block to success. I'm still too weak at the first level of Qi Refining. I jumped up from the stool, sat on the bed, and started meditating.
Feng Xiao sat quietly watching her. A gentle breeze stirred Qi Yu's hair, creating a peaceful and beautiful scene that made one forget the passage of time.
Bang bang—
A soft knock sounded, startling Qi Yu, who was focused on absorbing spiritual energy. She gave Feng Xiao a look, signaling her to turn back, and got up to open the door.
Outside the door stood Wu Qianqian, dressed in the blue robes of a disciple of the Spirit Academy. Qi Yu asked with some confusion, "Miss Wu, is something the matter?"
Wu Qianqian, dressed in a disciple's blue robe, also appeared extremely noble. She said, "There's no need to be so polite, just call me Qianqian."
Qi Yu readily agreed, "Okay, Qianqian, is there anything I can help you with?"
Wu Qianqian smiled and said, "Are you short of money? Is that why you're thinking of selling the grade three pills?"
Qi Yu scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "I am indeed short of money."
Wu Qianqian said, "If you want to sell things, you'll probably get ripped off at Feixing Treasure Pavilion. I misunderstood you this morning, so as compensation, I can tell you about a place where the prices are at least higher than at Feixing Treasure Pavilion."
"Where?" Qi Yu already thought the price at Feixing Duobao Pavilion was very high, but when Wu Qianqian said that there were even higher offers than Duobao Pavilion, Qi Yu immediately became interested.
Nobody ever complains about having too much money.
Wu Qianqian said, "Yinhua Ruins."
"Yinhua Ruins? What's that? Is it a place to sell things?" Qi Yu imagined a scene of ruins.
"Yes and no. Yinhua Market is a market that appeared decades ago, specifically for cultivators to sell their goods. The opening time and location are unpredictable. I got the news from my father that it will be open today. You can come with me to take a look."
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