At Taixue Peak, Xu Fan and Wang Yulun walked into the Education Hall.
"Have you heard? The Left Guardian of the Battle Hall is coming to the Education Hall to give a lecture. That's the hall responsible for the battle at Heavenly Imperial Sect. Just hearing him talk about offensive techniques is enough to benefit us."
"That's right, that's right. I've had the honor of seeing this Guardian attack. His Wind Thunder Sword Art can kill enemies at a higher level."
"The Left Guardian entered the sect less than 50 years ago but has already advanced to the Golden Core Realm. In the future, the sect elder will definitely reserve a seat for the Left Guardian."
The two of them had different expressions as they listened to the people who had arrived earlier.
An excited expression appeared on Wang Yulun's face as attacking and killing techniques were his favorite. However, Xu Fan's eyes revealed a hint of disappointment. To him, attacking and killing techniques were inferior compared to defense techniques. One would only win if they survived.
Looking at the slightly disappointed expression on Xu Fan's face, Wang Yulun persuaded, "Senior Brother Xu, don't you know that the best defense is offense? Even though your offensive skills are also very powerful…"
"You can listen here. I will go to other places to see if there are any lectures." Xu Fan ignored Wang Yulun's words and walked towards another pavilion.
In the entirety of Taixue Peak, there were 36 pavilions, but most of them charged a fee for admission.
Xu Fan was strolling among the many pavilions. He looked at the small signs outside the various pavilions, which displayed today's lesson.
"This is a course on the Light Body Technique and the Imperial Wind Technique. Since I've learned these, I'll pass on this."
"I'm not interested in a course on the Sword Arts and Illusory Words."
"I don't have the money to learn the basics of refining equipment right now. We'll talk about it later."
"I'll skip the basic beast taming."
"Oh? This is a course on alchemy and the medicinal properties of plants."
Xu Fan stopped and thought for a bit. Then, he walked towards this pavilion.
"There are ten lessons in total. After three days, students will receive a jade slip containing the lesson materials. It costs a total of 50 Spirit Stones."
"There are still three spots left."
When Xu Fan heard that the course cost 50 Spirit Stones, a bitter expression appeared on his face. F*ck, he only received less than a hundred spirit stones as remuneration for completing missions for the sect after a year. This course cost more than half of his remuneration.
"If you want to learn alchemy, these are the basics. The elders of the Elixir Hall won't explain it to you. You can only learn it yourself."
The boy at the door had seen too many similar scenes. In the end, he still obediently went in.
Eventually, Xu Fan also paid the Spirit Stones and walked in.
"Sigh, another whimsical outer sect disciple. Alchemy techniques cost a lot. If it hurts your heart to pay just 50 Spirit Stones, this small amount of Spirit Stones is destined to only teach you a lesson."
Under the guidance of the bodyguards, Xu Fan walked to the second floor. There were already more than 20 disciples sitting cross-legged and waiting. No one spoke. Everyone just sat there quietly.
Xu Fan found a spot near the back and started to observe his surroundings. He started to think about how he should escape if there was an accident.
Following that, two more outer sect disciples entered. Only then did the elder from the Elixir Hall appear.
"Since everyone has signed up for this course, it must be because you want to enter the Elixir Hall in the future."
"I have to say that all of you have great foresight. Alchemy masters are definitely the most respected in the cultivation world. The lowest-leveled pills are Fasting Aid Pills, Spirit Cleansing Pills, Minor Purification Pills, Essence Enhancing Pills, and Basic Spirit Pills."
"The slightly better pills include Foundation Establishment Pills, Nascent Soul Pills, Dragon Tiger Pills, and Soul Nurturing Pills."
"We won't talk about the rest. In short, our status as alchemists is much higher than those who like to fight and kill."
"You can earn Spirit Stones quickly too." The elder from the Elixir Hall said the most crucial sentence.
"I will be explaining 1,600 types of medicinal ingredients and their medicinal properties, as well as the methods of handling medicinal herbs."
"If you have the ambition to become an alchemist, you can take fewer detours after listening to these lessons."
"All of you, listen up. There's a question-and-answer session at the end of every class."
"The Azure Spirit Grass has neutral medicinal properties. It is immune to violent flames and fire-attribute spirit herbs. Meanwhile, if there are two kinds of spirit herbs in the recipe, you need to add some Earth Spirit Flower to neutralize it."
"The Water Spirit Fruit has gentle medicinal properties…"
When Xu Fan finished three lessons, it was almost dusk.
After loaning a few jade slips from the Skill Building, he activated the Light Body Technique and floated towards his own mountain. The mountain Xu Fan was on had been assigned to him two years ago, after he advanced to Level-4 of Qi Refinement. The disciples who were below Level-4 all lived in the group dormitory. Apart from the geniuses who were personally accepted by the sect elders, there was no exception.
In mid-air, Xu Fan saw Wang Yulun holding a Grass Spirit Sheep while waiting for him outside the courtyard.
"Aren't you afraid that the disciples from the law-enforcement team will come knocking on your door? This is a spirit sheep that the sect raised." Xu Fan landed beside Wang Yulun and asked him.
"I've already reported it to them. It cost one Spirit Stone. Senior Brother Xu, you have to roast it properly after this," said Wang Yulun covetously. Every few days, he would come over for a feast.
Xu Fan formed a hand seal and removed the restriction in the courtyard.
In an instant, his vision cleared up. Xu Fan had stored a Light Shine Spell at the top of the courtyard. Once the sun went down, the Light Shine Spell would be activated.
"Senior Brother Xu, every time I come to your courtyard, I feel like I'm trash. Your offensive and mixed skills, especially your defensive skills, are all at least at the Elementary-level."
"If it weren't for the fact that I'm not allowed to say it, in the outer sect, you're… Sob~~"
Before Wang Yulun could finish, Xu Fan covered his mouth.
"I'm just a lowkey outer sect disciple. Don't get me into trouble."
What a joke. As long as he lived well, he would be able to break through. As long as he lived peacefully and quietly, he would be fine. In contrast, being in the limelight was a great taboo.
"Senior Brother Xu, I understand."
"Come in. What do you want to eat today?"
"I want to eat roasted goat." Wang Yulun gulped down his saliva as he spoke. Now that he could only eat Senior Brother Xu's feast every once in a while, he felt a little uncomfortable.
"Okay."
It was acceptable for him to only cook when someone offered him the ingredients.
He killed the sheep, drained its blood, and peeled its skin…
An hour later, Xu Fan used an exclusive method to roast the whole sheep.
At this moment, Wang Yulun took out two small jars of spirit wine under Xu Fan's envious gaze.
"Haha, how can there be no wine when there is meat?" Wang Yulun asked.
"Did you hoard all of this? It looks like you've actually been chosen by a sect elder. Congratulations." It seemed like the rumors were true.
"There's also spirit wine. Looks like you've invested quite a bit. These two jars of spirit wine should cost around 10 Spirit Stones."
"If you have something to say, just say it. For the sake of these things, I'll increase your success rate a little."
Xu Fan received a small jar of spirit wine and squinted his eyes at Wang Yulun.
"Senior Brother, I've already decided to enter the sect's Battle Hall. The sect elder who values me is from the Battle Hall."
"I may not have much time to stay in the sect in the future, so I came here especially to see you."
"Senior Brother Xu, I will never forget your kindness in saving my life. It's just that the missions you have to go through to enter the Battle Hall are extremely dangerous."
"If I am not careful, I might not be able to see Senior Brother Xu in the future."
At this moment, Xu Fan cursed Wang Yulun in his heart. This brat had learned his lesson and knew how to play hard to get.
"There's good meat and good wine. Don't say such depressing words. You will definitely live well."
"Okay~"
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Wang Yulun was just about to leave in disappointment when he suddenly saw a beam of light shooting towards him. It did not have any offensive capabilities and he reached out to catch it. He saw that it was two jade slips.
"Remember, the only way is to live well."
Xu Fan's voice sounded.