The flower of the Great Dao descended, submerging the courtyard where Ji Mo resided.
On the ground where Ji Mo stood, the laws of heaven and earth intertwined, forming clusters of lotuses that bloomed continuously.
Lin Mengmeng and the other two listened, entranced, completely immersed. They all entered a state of enlightenment, enveloped by boundless Dao charm, with various insights surging in their minds.
The spiritual energy in the heavens and earth surged like a tide, and beneath the earth, the spiritual脉 shifted, channeling the vast majority of spiritual energy towards Ji Mo's courtyard.
The previously spirit-energy-deficient courtyard became so rich in spiritual energy that it condensed into mist, many times stronger than before.
From this moment on, this courtyard became a sacred ground for cultivation.
Simultaneously, spiritual grass grew, and a hundred flowers bloomed. The ordinary, unassuming courtyard transformed into a wonderland.
Lin Mengmeng and the other two had their bodies and minds cleansed, drawing closer to the Dao. Their innate talents underwent earth-shattering changes, and from then on, they all became unparalleled cultivation prodigies.
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"Huh? Something's not right. Why has the spiritual energy suddenly weakened so much?"
Song Zhenwei, who was cultivating, sensed something amiss. The concentration of spiritual energy around him had inexplicably thinned.
He immediately became worried. Spiritual energy was the foundation of cultivation, and its weakening would greatly affect the speed of cultivation.
To understand the situation, he immediately began an investigation and discovered that it seemed to be the same everywhere in the academy.
However, he couldn't find the cause.
"The spiritual energy has weakened. Could this displease that person?"
Song Zhenwei's first thought was that this situation might upset Ji Mo, causing him to leave Langya Academy.
He wanted to talk to Ji Mo, but upon learning the location of Ji Mo's teaching quarters, he became enraged.
Which scoundrel had assigned his precious gem to that dilapidated courtyard in the southern district?
The talent he had painstakingly recruited was being treated with such disrespect. It was unforgivable.
Song Zhenwei immediately decided that he would severely punish the instigator afterward.
He rushed to the southern district, intending to explain things properly to Ji Mo, but when he arrived, he was stunned by the scene before him.
In the courtyard, heavenly flowers rained down, golden lotuses surged from the earth, and a mystical mist swirled, creating an astonishing spectacle.
Hiss!
Song Zhenwei couldn't help but gasp, his heart churning like a stormy sea.
He thought he had already thought highly enough of Ji Mo, but he never imagined that Ji Mo would be even more terrifying than he had imagined.
Such divine techniques were completely beyond his comprehension.
"This person truly isn't one to suffer in silence. He was assigned a place with scarce spiritual energy, and he transformed it into a sacred cultivation ground. Yet, he is incredibly kind to his students, lecturing and helping them achieve enlightenment in such a manner. After this baptism of Dao charm, those three students have likely transformed into geniuses among geniuses, with boundless prospects ahead of them!"
Song Zhenwei exclaimed.
From this day forward, Langya Academy would produce three super cultivation prodigies, bringing it one step closer to revival.
Meeting Ji Mo had brought him continuous surprises.
He had a general understanding of Ji Mo's personality: he clearly distinguished between love and hate, and it was best to befriend him, not to offend him, lest there be dire consequences.
Song Zhenwei gazed at the courtyard, feeling both envy and melancholy.
He resolved to find an opportunity to enlighten his own "leaky cotton-padded jacket," so she could find a chance to cling to Ji Mo's powerful leg.
"Alas, if only I weren't so thin-skinned, I would shamelessly ask Ji Mo to take me as a disciple."
Song Zhenwei sighed, regretting his excessive shyness, then turned to leave, intending to find the scoundrel who had carelessly arranged Ji Mo's teaching quarters to settle the score.
Ji Mo finished reciting the "Tao Te Ching" and found that his three students were all immersed in it, their eyes closed in contemplation, clearly having gained much.
He was very pleased, feeling that he still had some use.
Ji Mo did not disturb the three students' cultivation. He left the academy and went to find Lu Wukai.
Now that he had successfully infiltrated Langya Academy, he needed to discuss with Lu Wukai how to find the location of the Dragon's Lair.
"Old Lu, I think your health isn't very good. You seem to be getting weaker and weaker. How about I get you some medicine to help you recuperate?"
Ji Mo saw Lu Wukai's sallow complexion, depleted vital energy, and unhealthy state, and asked kindly.
For the sake of their cooperation, he could help him treat it.
"My condition can only be healed by soaking in Dragon Saliva Liquid."
Lu Wukai refused Ji Mo's kind offer.
He had spent a lot of money seeking treatment from many renowned doctors, but none could cure him. This was because his body's origin had been injured, and even a medical saint was powerless.
Now, all his hope was placed on the Dragon Saliva Liquid.
"If you're weak, you're weak, but you're still afraid of seeking medical treatment. Actually, my medical skills are quite strong. If you don't want me to treat you, then so be it."
Ji Mo pouted. Since the other party didn't appreciate his gesture, he let it go.
"Since you've already become a teacher at Langya Academy, the next step is to start searching for the location of the Dragon's Lair."
Lu Wukai took off the Treasure-Collecting Snake from his wrist and handed it to Ji Mo: "This Treasure-Collecting Snake can sense the aura of the Dragon's Lair. Take it and wander around the academy to see if you can find the entrance."
Ji Mo took the Treasure-Collecting Snake, feeling a bit speechless. He never expected to become a snake handler one day.
In the following days.
Ji Mo wandered around the academy with the Treasure-Collecting Snake, searching for the whereabouts of the Dragon's Lair.
The students he encountered all avoided him as if he were a plague, feeling that Ji Mo was casing the joint and might be plotting to harm another unfortunate soul.
Song Weiqian had been keeping an eye on Ji Mo. She noticed that he wasn't properly teaching his students but was instead wandering around aimlessly and idling, feeling a sense of disappointment.
She directly approached Ji Mo and reprimanded him, saying, "Ji Mo, it's fine if you waste your time, but don't affect your students' future. That Wang Wenjian is a prodigy, and you can't ruin him."
Among the students of Langya Academy, Wang Wenjian was considered one of the more outstanding ones. Song Weiqian was very concerned about his growth and feared that Ji Mo might hinder him.
Ji Mo replied indifferently, "Don't worry, my students are all doing very well."
Since he had read the "Tao Te Ching" to the three of them that day, they had gained many insights and had all gone into seclusion.
Seeing Ji Mo's nonchalant attitude, Song Weiqian secretly shook her head, not believing Ji Mo would be a good teacher.
She said coldly, "The quarterly assessment is coming soon. The academy will evaluate you. If you are deemed incompetent, your teacher status will be revoked, and you will be expelled from the academy. I hope you will conduct yourself accordingly."
After speaking, she turned and left.
Ji Mo frowned. He hadn't expected this. If he failed the assessment, he would definitely have to pack his bags and leave.
He didn't have much confidence in himself, and coupled with the certainty that someone would interfere, he expected the assessment to be very unfavorable to him.
"Alas, I don't even know how the assessment is conducted. It seems I need to find the Dragon's Lair as soon as possible."
Ji Mo muttered.
Perhaps by finding the Dragon's Lair and obtaining the Dragon Saliva Liquid, he could cultivate and successfully pass the quarterly assessment.
"Mr. Ji, are you looking for the Dragon's Lair? I know where it is, I can take you there."
Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind Ji Mo.