nownovels Chapter 16 Bonus
Chapter 16 Bonus
Zhou Mingxuan patted Gu Shenyan on the shoulder: "Brother Shenyan, don't pay attention to that kind of person."
Li Wenyuan also said, "That's right, it's just a petty person getting his way."
Gu Shenyan smiled and nodded, but he felt somewhat helpless.
If it weren't for the Three Elements Mirror in hand, which allowed me to synthesize that silver-scaled demon fish, I probably wouldn't even be able to sense spiritual energy right now.
His true talent... is probably even worse than Qian Baolin's.
However, the cheat code brought by time travel gave him the opportunity to change his fate.
But naturally, he couldn't say such a thing.
Gu Shenyan picked up his teacup and raised it to the three of them: "Thank you all for speaking up for me."
Zhou Mingxuan laughed and said, "Brother Shenyan, you're being too polite. Friends should help each other out."
Li Wenyuan also asked, "Speaking of which, now that you've entered the sect, Brother Shenyan, what are your plans for the future?"
Sun Wan'er looked at him curiously: "Yes, Brother Shenyan, are you planning to continue your training at the academy, or do you have other plans?"
Gu Shenyan pondered for a moment.
He remembered the invitation letter from the Xuanji Society in his pocket, and the three paths Father Moore had mentioned.
Sects, the West, the Xuanzheng Division... In his heart, he had already made his choice.
Let's take it one step at a time.
He smiled:
"I'm only at the beginning stage; I'm still far from being a true practitioner."
"The most urgent task is to consolidate the foundation and strive to condense the spirit core as soon as possible."
Zhou Mingxuan nodded: "Brother Shenyan is right. In the path of cultivation, the most taboo thing is to be eager for quick success and instant benefits."
Sun Wan'er suddenly remembered something, and her eyes lit up:
"By the way, Brother Shenyan, now that you've joined, perhaps the priest will invite you to join the Xuanji Society!"
"The Xuanji Meeting?"
A hint of envy appeared in Li Wenyuan's eyes:
"That's the most prestigious society in the academy; those who can join are truly the chosen ones."
At this point, he seemed to suddenly remember something and added:
"Have you all heard of the Xuanji Society? In three days, the Xuanji Society will be holding a gathering."
"What kind of gathering?" Sun Wan'er asked curiously.
"Welcome party".
Li Wenyuan's voice was full of envy: "A welcome party specially set up for Qiu Yu."
"For Qiu Yu?" Zhou Mingxuan was slightly taken aback. "Wasn't she already taken in by Qingqiu Mountain? Why are they still holding a welcome party at the academy?"
"You wouldn't know that." Li Wenyuan clearly knew some of the inside story:
"My father was having a banquet with some officials from the police department a couple of days ago, and he mentioned this matter during the meal. My brothers and I, who were in the audience, also overheard some of it."
"Although the autumn rain is absorbed by Qingqiu Mountain, there is actually a year left for observation."
"The period of observation?"
"That's right." Li Wenyuan nodded, his expression becoming more serious.
"As you all know, the awakening of bloodlines is actually quite dangerous."
"Those who awaken their bloodline through demon blood or by taking shortcuts are especially in danger."
He lowered his voice: "My father said that cases of bloodline awakening going out of control have become increasingly frequent in recent years."
"At best, it will cause one to suffer a qi deviation; at worst, it will turn one into a demon. At that point, one will lose all reason, become unrecognizable to family and friends, and kill anyone in sight..."
Sun Wan'er's face paled slightly upon hearing this: "Is it really that terrifying?"
"It's more than just terrible," Li Wenyuan sighed.
"Therefore, all the major sects are now extremely cautious, and they must observe for a period of time before accepting disciples."
"Only after confirming there is no risk of losing control will the technique be formally taught."
Zhou Mingxuan understood: "Qiu Yu activated her bloodline on her own, so she should be fine, right?"
"That's only right." Li Wenyuan nodded.
"Those who can spontaneously stimulate their blood vessels are usually more stable."
"Furthermore, Qiu Yu has never used any prohibited items, nor has she been involved with any cult."
"Logically speaking, this year's inspection is just a formality, and there shouldn't be any major problems."
He paused:
"Because Qiuyu will be staying at the academy for another year, and Qingqiu Mountain values her highly..."
"That's why Xuanji organized this welcome party specifically for her."
"Firstly, it's to give Qingqiu Mountain face, and secondly, it's an opportunity for various forces to make friends with this future sect disciple."
Gu Shenyan's heart sank slightly upon hearing this.
A welcome party specially organized for the autumn rain? Then what am I?
He suddenly realized.
The fact that I received an invitation from the Xuanji Society is probably just a "side effect".
Or rather, it was Princess Bai who went to great lengths to slip herself inside.
At the gathering, everyone's attention will surely be focused on Qiu Yu.
As for myself, the "bonus" person... that scene would probably be a bit awkward.
He was secretly pondering whether he should find an excuse to decline the gathering when he met Bai Cailing that afternoon.
Just then, Li Wenyuan spoke again.
"Alas, what a pity." He looked regretful.
"I've heard that this welcome party is of extremely high standard, with more than a dozen cold dishes alone, all of which are rare treasures imbued with spiritual energy."
"Foie gras from France, truffles from Italy, caviar from England..."
"There are also local specialties like Ganoderma lucidum stewed black-boned chicken, ginseng stewed bird's nest, and cordyceps stewed turtle..."
"Each item is extremely valuable!"
"Not just spiritual food."
Zhou Mingxuan suddenly interrupted:
"I heard from my elder brother that some other things circulate at the Xuanji Society's gatherings."
"Something else?" Li Wenyuan asked curiously, "What is it?"
Zhou Mingxuan lowered his voice:
"The Chart of Destiny Fire"
Upon hearing this, all three of them were stunned.
"A diagram of life-fire?!"
Li Wenyuan's voice suddenly rose, but he immediately realized he had lost his composure and quickly lowered it again:
"Brother Mingxuan, you must be joking! Such things are not easily found."
"I heard it from my elder brother; he attended a gathering of the Xuanji Society last year."
Zhou Mingxuan explained:
"At the gathering, some members from those ancient families or collateral branches of sects would bring out some 'unused' life fire diagrams to exchange."
"In short, it was a small-scale trading fair for cultivation resources."
Upon hearing this, Gu Shenyan's earlier thought of "finding an excuse to decline" immediately vanished.
Spiritual food! More than a dozen kinds of spiritual food!
Each and every one of them is incredibly valuable!
He is currently lacking this, as his lifespan needs to be replenished by it, and eating more spiritual food will also help his cultivation.
At the gatherings of the Xuanji Society, there were more than a dozen kinds of spiritual food served as cold dishes.
If we don't go, wouldn't that be a waste of resources?
There's also the exchange of the Life Fire Diagram, although he doesn't have a Spirit Core yet and is still far from condensing his Life Fire.
But it's always good to prepare early.
Moreover, he remembered his Three Elements Mirror.
If you could get three Life Fire Diagrams of the same attribute, what would you get after combining them?
A more advanced life fire diagram? Or can it condense an even stronger life fire?
The idea took root in his mind as soon as it appeared.
As for whether it's awkward or not...
Ha, if it can improve your awkwardness, that's not awkwardness, that's opportunity!
The group chatted for a while longer before lunchtime came to an end.
Gu Shenyan stood up and said goodbye to the three of them.
As he walked out of the cafeteria, he glanced back at the empty seat.
In the past, Qiu Yu was just a poor student who could only sit in the lowest-class seats.
And now... she has risen to the top, and people in the provincial capital are even holding a separate welcome party to curry favor with her.
Although Gu Shenyan has also entered the field, he is still far, far away from that level.
But it's okay.
He has the Three Elements Mirror in his possession.
Given time and resources, he will eventually catch up with and surpass that level.
He turned and walked towards the teaching building.
The afternoon sun shone on him, casting a long shadow.
The shadow moved slowly forward on the bluestone path, steadfast and unwavering.