At present, I stood from the bed and walked towards my door. I tightly locked it because I didn't want any ghost to disturb my peace now that the ghost gods-mind had the time to spare. I sat crossed legs on the cold tiled ground; I immediately sank back into my conscience. In front of the golden stele, the pressure was absolute. Soon, I appeared in a world full of greenery. It was mysterious, but heavenly auras overflowed in the place.
"Sit!" gods-mind commanded lazily. If this ghost had a choice, it could abandon me for my doom. In fact, it was just because I had what he wanted that he had unwillingly signed a blood path with me. Previously, he had claimed that being able to find him that day on Pangong was my destiny. Of course, I never cared about his ranting. Honestly, my aim was to make sure he either gave me back my chaotic energy—or provided me benefits. I didn't care what his ghost wanted.
"As I had taught you before: the universe has millions of spiritual plants used for making pills. The only problem would be your potential to succeed in making them. In addition to that, I told you that there were various abilities people could use. Of course, they may not specialize in fighting, but they are dangerous too. For example, the Li Min girl uses silence to compel others. In other words: her silence gives her value. However, that skill was not innate. Some people can do it more than her. Those people came to this world with those powers." Gods-mind hummed arrogantly. From the way he spoke—it was as though gods-mind intended to shoo me away. However, he would be sleeping if he believed I would silently accept it.
I sat crossed legs on the vast greenery; there were tiny noises and enough light. It showed the place had life. It wasn't just some unknown ghost land where gods-mind brought me to stay. Talking about Li Min: I had previously tested the theory of Li Min using silence to make people compromise. I used Changming Quan to test that theory. I saw how she performed this trick. In fact, without even saying anything, Changming Qing indirectly gave her clues on why he came to her. In any case, gods-mind had proclaimed that her skill was only something she had practiced since she was young and wasn't innate.
"Humans have 2000 acupuncture points. In fact, from what I remember, the so-called prince families have 1000 acupuncture points. The rare ones possess 700 acupuncture. They are highly talented more than others. That girl only barely has 800 acupuncture points. There is also…." At this moment, the gods-mind who appeared as an unparalleled light of floating golden monument—watched me closely and shone more brightly in alarm. 'What? This child has 150 acupuncture points. It is no wonder I found it confusing. Now I know. After all, only the ancient land of dragon Guangzhou could have from 500 acupuncture points to 200.' Gods-mind thought. Realistically, this ghost had never appeared in front of me because he disdained me eternally. And it was still the same even now.
"That would be all for acupuncture until I deem you qualified to know more. In any case, know that the more simplified your acupuncture points, the better. While the original acupuncture won't disappear, the highlighted ones will become more stable and powerful. At that moment, their functions would become unparalleled—unlocking many potentials. When you reach a stage of one acupuncture, the rest will dim while that single one would be like a fantastic pool with various mysterious sharp veins connected to your body function. In summary, the execution of task would become extremely easy." Even though gods-mind said he wouldn't continue on the acupuncture thing, he couldn't help blabbing more to ease his tensed mouth.
I listened to his explanation with complete attention. After all, it wasn't the same as Jian He's tedium. Also, this lesson was a live-oriented one; I paid extra mind to it even though this guy's arrogance was off-putting. For now, there was nothing I could do to curb his attitude. I could only be lazy with him.
Gods-mind continued: "There are different kinds of pills. There are life pills and death pills. As their names imply, they have the wondrous powers of killing and raising people. At the peak of the life pill, the user can raise the dead, whether a person or an ecosystem. The same was of death pills. People usually utilize them for poisoning and to reduce the life span of others. But in the peak death pill, this pill could instantly kill just by simple inhaling. Also, it could destroy an entire ecosystem. However, except for those two pills, there are earth pills and heaven pills. Earth pills affect normal people without magical skills and abilities—like people in this Thunder nation. It could help freshen people, cure some illnesses and even prolong life. At its peak—it could make a face look younger without a wrinkle. Of course, women preferred this the most. However, most rare earth pills could also unlock acupuncture points; they are the authentic highest peak of earth pills. At the same time, the heaven pill appears in two divisions: the immortals and the gods. Their requirement is unfathomable, and their strength is bizarre. You have nothing to do with them now."
The information was heavy. I needed to churn through it. Simplifying the content into something consumable would give me less headache. I could only practice. I began to absorb the energies in the secret world, but my absorption was too slow. In any case, I couldn't help it. 'This is so poor. Since I've learned a few pill creations, I need to create most of the pills to hasten my cultivation. Most especially the ones that would help me unlock my meridian acupuncture. In spite of the little energy I had absorbed, I couldn't see a dent—I have no idea how many acupuncture points I have.' I sighed.
Ten days later.
For ten days, I've been practicing in the secret world of the golden monument. Of course, I still handle other external problems before going back to my practice. Since Li Min dedicated herself to solving my expulsion issue, the school deemed it responsible, giving me a few day's breaks. Anyone could see it as suspension, but what do I care about that. The situation actually allowed me to practice with more ease without any disturbance. On the fifth day of my practice, I called Ling Gen over. He felt confused about how the school couldn't deal with a nuisance like me. In any case, no one could compel me to explain anything to them.
"Why did you call me?" Ling Gen (the student president) was especially unwilling, but he dared not neglect me.
"How are you enjoying the opportunity I gave you and Yue Si?" I gauged him in silence.
Before I continued: "you shouldn't get overly delighted, hearing of my doom because if I don't know how to solve it, I would effortlessly destroy you before the school expels me. Of course, the school can't expel me now." Ling Gen remained quiet at my threat. It was boring, so I decided to move to business.
"These items are very crucial. Take a look." I handed over a piece of paper to Ling Gen.
At the sight of the content, he vastly changed his expression. He looked at me with shaky eyes, but I wasn't bullying him. I just needed those items. What was the big deal?
"This is damn too big! How do I get these things!? They are rare. Also, this crucible, I've never seen this type before."
"What? Is that how you want to renege on our deal? These things are slightly rare but not unfindable. Don't tell me you think you can't find these things in the whole of thunder nation. Anyone could assume these materials to be an educational experiment. So tell your uncle you want to test something. Explain to him that your experiments are not within the school curriculum but for your future. After all, your uncle is a superintendent. If you lie so casually, he could find out."
'What does his ghost want to do? Isn't his alchemy skill so poor? How come he demanded this thing with a serious tone.' President Ling Gen became more confused as he entangled me. He stood abruptly and went to the door.
"I will try my best."
"Don't just try your best. Exhaust your strength before you can return with your excuse. In other words: I don't want to hear your excuse."
On the seventh day, I invited Toa Fen. As she entered my room, I smiled coldly at her sneer. She wasn't about to run wild here. She sat quietly with a complicated expression. I was sure she wanted the school to expel me. In any case, that was a pipe dream.
"Take a look at this. It is a fire system. I want you to bring it with your effort." I handed her a paper. As she saw the sheet, she abruptly stood up.
"Guang Fang! You are deceiving people too much." She exploded with anger as she clenched her hands and gritted her teeth.
"Deceiving people? Didn't you rejoice over my expulsion? What's that? Do you want to play the righteous scheme with me now?"
'Damn this Guang Fang; he is always scheming on us. So shouldn't I be happy when this enemy of all good things disappears? In any case, the price of this thing is just too high.' Toa Fen snorted angrily. She stood up and left my dormitory.
On the tenth day, which was today, Li Min sent me a text. She told me she had settled the expulsion problem. However, she asked me to take her for dinner. This virago could never cease to amaze me. Any time she did any little thing, she would want compensation or appreciation. In any case, she had settled the expulsion problem; I will only satisfy her for the moment. I flexed my hand with a smile as I sat on my bed. My hands had become light and full of powers. My head had also become a lot lighter. Honestly, my whole system seemed to be undergoing various changes. My eyes, ears, and nose had become a lot more sensitive. It was much to happiness.