Nan Qu has been so focused on her cultivation that she hasn't been to the library for a long time.
So much so that when the manager of the library came to Spirit Beast Peak to find Nan Qu with his friend Bai Cao, it even alarmed the peak master of Spirit Beast Peak.
When Nan Qu was summoned to the main hall of Spirit Beast Peak, she was still completely bewildered.
She knew she was currently last in her class, and although it was her first time being last, she was shameless enough.
But nobody told her that being last in class meant expulsion?
Nan Qu kept thinking about this problem on the way. She was even thinking that it would be better if she was really persuaded to leave, then she could just go back and no one would know.
Unexpectedly, when she arrived at the hall, she saw the manager of the library and Master Baicao.
Behind them followed Xuan Yi, the one she had instructed to dig a canal for the Spirit Beast Garden.
She had been in seclusion cultivating during this time. Well, although she hadn't achieved anything remarkable, she certainly hadn't felt that faint, imperceptible gaze anymore.
Thinking back, his previous explanation had convinced Xuan Yi.
Nan Qu called out at the entrance of the hall and only went inside after receiving permission.
Following the etiquette he had learned, he bowed to each of them in turn: "Greetings, Peak Master, Steward, Master Baicao, Senior Brother."
Although Xuan Yi is only at the Golden Core stage, he is currently the top disciple. When the next internal competition comes, Xuan Yi will become a middle-level senior disciple, and a new top disciple will emerge at that time.
Before this, it wasn't wrong for Nanqu to call him "senior brother".
The peak master didn't understand why these three had come to see Nanqu. Just as he was about to say something polite, the manager of the library said:
"You've been back for so long, and you still haven't absorbed the Qi? Aren't you a fire and wood spiritual root? Why has it taken so long?"
Bai Cao, who was standing nearby, also asked, "Have you encountered any difficulties?"
Nan Qu nodded upon hearing this: "When I was studying medicine before, I learned a few moves from someone. The way my master taught me back then is a little different from what I'm learning now, so..."
The manager looked speechless: "So, you've been lingering outside the door for so long?"
Nan Qu was unusually a little embarrassed: "Yes, right?"
For once, Xuan Yi, who had been expressionless the whole time, couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Looking at Nanqu, he said, "I also studied martial arts before. The circulation of internal energy and spiritual energy is different. I'll help you later."
Nan Qu's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "Is it like this directly?" As she spoke, Nan Qu made a martial arts gesture: "Will you infuse me with internal energy?" If so, she wasn't greedy; she just wanted to infuse her with the fifth level of the Dao Refining stage.
Oh dear, wouldn't that mean she went from last place to first? You have to understand, right now the first place in the whole class is only at the second level of Qi Refining.
Just as Nan Qu was thinking about dazzling those little brats, a sudden flick on the forehead woke her up.
"Dream on! Do you think you're some kind of demonic cultivator? Any cultivation requires communicating with heaven and earth, absorbing spiritual energy into the body, and comprehending the workings of heaven and earth to achieve the Great Dao. You haven't even started cultivating yet and you're already thinking of taking shortcuts."
Nan Qu was somewhat disappointed: "Ah, what a pity."
The manager wanted to punch someone again: "You!"
Nanqu wasn't afraid: "There's nothing wrong with wanting to take shortcuts, is there? For example, it takes an hour to walk from here to the main peak, but less than a quarter of an hour to fly there. Given the choice, no one would walk; they would choose to fly. Cultivation is the same. If there really is a way to reach the heavens in one step, why stick to the old ways?"
Nan Qu was about to say something, but seeing that the person in charge was already furious, she quickly said, "Of course, there isn't one, is there? What I said was to take the proper path. Since there's no shortcut, then forget it. I didn't force you, did I?"
The peak master of the Spirit Beast Peak watched this scene in disbelief.
How dare a junior disciple from the outer sect, who hasn't even mastered Qi cultivation, be so presumptuous in front of the elder in charge?
The key point is that both the person in charge and Baicao Zhenren seem to be quite used to her attitude.
The steward was still fuming, so Nanqu quickly changed the subject. Ah, people who have been in seclusion for a long time are prone to brain fog, and they can't take a joke at all: "Do you want to see me about something?"
After watching the commotion for a while, Baicao said with satisfaction, "I was the one who came to you. I promised to teach you alchemy, so naturally I wanted to check on your progress. But it seems you're just standing still."
Nan Qu didn't react at all to these words: "I've always liked to play dumb to outsmart others, and then come from behind to defeat them. Let's wait and see."
Xuan Yi, who was standing to the side, said, "Then it seems that Junior Sister doesn't need my help?"
Nan Qu immediately replied, "How could that be? I'm really looking forward to Senior Brother's help."
The steward frowned. "Alright, enough with the banter. We've come here on another matter. We've already investigated your previous affair. The troublesome one is that person's sect leader's personal disciple. The sect leader is quite protective of his own, and this is an apology from him. After all, the sect leader represents the sect's reputation, and we can't afford to offend him. The sect leader has forbidden her from leaving the main peak. You won't be in danger for a while, but if you want to be safe, you'd better improve yourself. It's said that she's already at the third level of Qi Refining, and she has a single Ice Spirit Root."
Nan Qu asked, "What was that person's name?"
Xuan Yi replied, "Ling Ling."
Nan Qu thought for a moment, then said, "I don't know her. Did she say why she pushed me?"
Xuan Yi said, "It was unintentional."
Nan Qu sneered: "Unintentionally? Unintentionally, I would have been assigned to the Spirit Beast Peak? Unintentionally, I would have become a latrine-sweeping girl?"
The peak master of the Spirit Beast Peak coughed. Clearly, the loophole in this matter was his lax oversight.
Seeing the Peak Master's embarrassed expression, Nan Qu quickly said, "Well, Peak Master, please don't take it to heart. Although this Spirit Beast Peak is the worst place in the entire Xuanjian Sect, I really like it here. Really!"
The peak master's face darkened: "There's no need to say the worst."
The steward standing nearby said, "Alright, you can't be a thief for a thousand days and guard against thieves for a thousand days. Since you know this person is hostile to you, you should improve your strength. Only by completely crushing her can you make her afraid to do anything to you."
Nan Qu shrugged: "You're overthinking it. A toad jumping on your foot won't bite, but it's still annoying. Maggots in a latrine won't bite, but you wouldn't want to step on them."
"puff!"
"puff!"
The two laughs belonged to Xuan Yi and Bai Cao. The manager was the one with the stern face as always.
The peak master didn't seem to be used to their system yet. His face was full of disbelief.
Nan Qu turned her gaze to Bai Cao, her eyes shining brightly as she looked at her: "Master, I'll go with you. This place is too dangerous. It's not suitable for the growth of a small, young plant like me."
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