Lu Xiaoyue's eyes were actually filled with tears. "You, didn't you die?"
"I'm lucky, I can't die," Mo Qi said with a smile. "I won't let your wish come true."
"I... I actually..."
"How could you think I was dead?" Mo Qi asked, also very confused. She knew he had gone on a mission at the time, but she shouldn't have known the outcome.
"There were also disciples from the Taihe Sect participating in that mission. We knew that the disciples from the Taihe Sect hadn't returned. After further inquiry, other sects said that no one had returned. Could they have been lying?" Lu Xiaoyue said.
Mo Qi said, "The specific situation is hard to explain in a few words."
"Then tell me when you have time." Lu Xiaoyue looked at Mo Qi cautiously.
"Hmm?" Mo Qi felt very surprised. "When did you become interested in these things? Weren't you only interested in cultivation?"
"People change." Lu Xiaoyue said after hesitating for a long time.
"What's your cultivation level now?" Mo Qi asked with a smile.
"What for? Why should I tell you?" Lu Xiaoyue glanced at him sideways.
"Don't you always want to be above me? I'm afraid you won't be able to keep up," Mo Qi said with full confidence.
Lu Xiaoyue looked him up and down. "Then what's your cultivation level?"
"Nascent Soul Stage."
"Oh, that's good," Lu Xiaoyue nodded.
"What do you mean by 'that's good'?" Mo Qi felt a little speechless.
At this moment, the two saw two empty seats ahead and walked over in unison, sitting together.
"Where's that female cultivator who was always with you? Where did she go?" Mo Qi asked after sitting down.
"Are you talking about Shi Siyao?" Lu Xiaoyue glanced at him. "Why would you care about her?"
"No, I was just asking casually. Why would I care about her? I'm not familiar with her," Mo Qi felt bewildered.
"She finished her academic credits very quickly, then passed the assessment, and completed some tiered missions. She is now a hall master in the first tier," Lu Xiaoyue said calmly.
"What?" Mo Qi couldn't believe his ears. "So fast?"
"Not that fast. She is indeed exceptionally talented, with extraordinary aptitude, and she's also very capable of hiding her strength. To be honest, after interacting with her for so long, I still don't know her cultivation limit. She always breaks my perception of her again and again," Lu Xiaoyue said lazily.
"Yes, I feel the same way, as if she's not from the same world as us," Mo Qi said. "But with her intelligence, won't she be taken advantage of if she goes in there?"
"Great wisdom appears foolish," Lu Xiaoyue's eyes became profound. "What you see is just the surface."
"Then, you understand her better," Mo Qi said.
At this moment, the teacher for the class entered. The teacher was named Mo Yigu. He had white hair and a white beard, a face full of wrinkles and vicissitudes, looking very old and walking with a tremor.
When he sat down, the previously noisy classroom became silent.
Lu Xiaoyue lowered her voice and said, "Teacher Mo is over two thousand years old, but he still insists on teaching a class every year."
"I heard that a long, long time ago, he used to demonstrate the ultimate power of the Sun-Chasing Star-Plucking Art when teaching, but now he can barely fight and no longer demonstrates it."
"Then wouldn't it be the same if someone else lectured?" Mo Qi said casually.
"Only what he says is convincing. Others cannot do it," Lu Xiaoyue said.
Then Mo Yigu began to lecture. Because the room was too large, if he only relied on his voice, his throat would likely go hoarse, so he used spiritual energy to propel his voice, teaching everyone through telepathy. Thus, his deep yet clear voice echoed in everyone's ears: "Hello everyone, my name is Mo Yigu. I am honored to teach this course, and I am also fortunate that I can still teach. Every time I teach, I hope that at least one person in the audience can truly comprehend it, so my pressure will be less, and I can then peacefully enjoy my twilight years."
"Regardless, let's all work hard together."
Then, Mo Yigu began his lecture, starting with the origin of the Sun-Chasing Star-Plucking Art.
Legend has it that in ancient times, the Kuafu tribe suffered greatly from the sun's rays. Kuafu vowed to capture the sun and prevent it from releasing its scorching heat and burning the earth. After catching up to the sun with tenacious willpower, Kuafu confronted its heat with great divine power and ultimately perished. However, the Kuafu tribesmen gained the power to resist the sun and borrow the power of the stars, which evolved into the Sun-Chasing Star-Plucking Art.
The essence of the Sun-Chasing Star-Plucking Art is to communicate with heaven and earth and nature, and to obtain the power of the sun, moon, and stars. If one only learns the superficial aspects, the effect will be no different from ordinary lightning and fire divine abilities.
Therefore, the key to the Sun-Chasing Star-Plucking Art is comprehension – comprehending the connection between heaven, earth, nature, and oneself, and thereby obtaining their power through that connection.
After explaining the origin, he discussed precautions, advising against seeking quick success and cultivating for the sake of cultivation. He stressed the importance of calming down, proceeding step by step, observing and comprehending carefully, and finally achieving the true meaning.
After discussing the precautions, more than half a day had passed. Then, in the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, he explained the cultivation methods of the Sun-Chasing Star-Plucking Art, including the mental cultivation mantra, qi circulation meditation, and hand gestures.
Then, Mo Yigu announced the end of the class, telling everyone to go and comprehend on their own and participate in the assessment a year later. They could also find him at any time after grasping the essence, and he could conduct a temporary assessment.
This was because he had no faith that anyone could comprehend and learn it.
Mo Qi and Lu Xiaoyue walked out side by side with the crowd.
Behind them, a pair of fiery eyes watched them, wishing they could burn Lu Xiaoyue with their gaze.
It was Xue Nu! Yuwen Dong still followed her like a tenacious parasite. At this moment, he couldn't help but show a face full of smiles and said, "Xi Xue, look, that Mo Xin is scum. You were with him yesterday, and today he's changed to another woman by his side. He's definitely a fickle and unfaithful person."
Xue Nu angrily said, "When was I ever with him? Don't talk nonsense. Don't follow me. I'm in a bad mood right now." After speaking, she stormed out.
Yuwen Dong was scolded but not annoyed. He still had a smiling face and said, "Xi Xue, wait for me," and then chased after her.
"Don't follow me, Yuwen Dong. I'm telling you, even without Mo Qi, I would never like you, never," Xue Nu turned back and said angrily.
After speaking, she left without looking back.
Yuwen Dong stood there stunned for a moment, then dejectedly walked towards his dormitory.
At this moment, someone came up and patted his shoulder. "Isn't this Brother Yuwen? Brother, what's wrong? You look so glum. Have you been bullied by someone? Is there anyone in the Qionglv Realm who dares to bully you?"
Yuwen Dong looked up and saw that it was Nangong Qin, the young master of the Nangong family! He was followed by two people.
Originally, such matters were not easy to talk about, but now he wanted to borrow Nangong Qin's power. His eyes rolled, and he said, "Alas, don't mention it. Someone stole my thunder!"
"What?" Nangong Qin was greatly surprised. A trace of imperceptible joy flashed across his face, which then turned into indignation. "Who is so bold as to steal your thunder?"
"It's not anyone important, just an unknown nobody. I can easily find a couple of people to deal with him when I get home, but this is the Heavenly Rank Academy. Some things are not convenient."
"That's true," Nangong Qin nodded. "How about this, shall I help you deal with him?"
His friendship with Yuwen Dong was superficial, but now he could use this opportunity to bring the two great families closer.
As expected, he's on the right track!
Yuwen Dong's face showed a smile. "That would be the best. Your younger brother thanks you in advance."
Mo Qi and Lu Xiaoyue walked side by side. Mo Qi was considering whether to invite Lu Xiaoyue to his dormitory and tell her about his experiences in the Primordial Southern Sea. Wasn't she interested in listening?
At this moment, a male cultivator rushed out from somewhere and blocked Lu Xiaoyue. "Xiaoyue, be my Dao companion. We've been together for so long, and we clearly like each other. Why hide it? If you like me, just say it, and I'll definitely agree. Since you're too embarrassed to say it now, I'll say it. It's no big deal."
The male cultivator wore a brocade long gown, with rosy lips, white teeth, and a straight nose and square mouth. He was indeed very handsome. Mo Qi's heart immediately felt uncomfortable. So they liked each other!
At this time, others heard the commotion and stopped, casting playful glances this way.
Everyone was thinking that since it was mutual, Lu Xiaoyue would definitely agree next.
Unexpectedly, Lu Xiaoyue's face turned pale with anger. She roared, "Who likes you? Don't ruin my reputation."
As she spoke, Lu Xiaoyue had already formed a hand seal, and countless hurricane shadows surged out, striking the male cultivator.
In the air, many dark shadows gradually contracted from a scattered state, eventually converging at a single point, and then countless points struck the male cultivator.
The male cultivator was greatly alarmed. The shock at that moment included Lu Xiaoyue's sudden attack and his confidence in his own charm.
In his shock, the male cultivator hastily summoned a shield-like magical artifact, which grew larger against the wind, instantly covering himself.
The countless cone-shaped wind shadows fiercely struck the artifact. With a loud bang, the artifact instantly shattered into pieces. The fragments, wrapped in the equally shattered wind lines, enveloped the male cultivator.
The next moment, the male cultivator's body was wrapped in those wind lines and fragments. Like a withered leaf, he was tossed about, stumbling and falling.
At the same time, those wind lines fiercely cut his body. In an instant, he was covered in wounds, his clothes torn into pieces and scattered in the wind, leaving him with only his undergarment.
The male cultivator let out a cry, covered his face, and shamefully ran away.
The onlookers were stunned, including Mo Qi.
Mo Qi remembered that ten years ago, he was also so self-indulgent and so abused. He couldn't help but feel a trace of sympathy for the male cultivator.
At the same time, he gained a deeper understanding of Lu Xiaoyue's ferocious and explosive methods.
"I'm not familiar with him." After driving away the male cultivator, Lu Xiaoyue was still furious. She turned back to look at Mo Qi and said, "He's just a lunatic."
"Yes, I know," Mo Qi nodded mechanically.
He suddenly wondered if he was also very dangerous.
"I suddenly remembered I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now." Mo Qi bid farewell and fled in a hurry.
Lu Xiaoyue looked at his receding back and murmured, "You still don't believe I have nothing to do with him?"
Mo Qi fled towards his dormitory. Just as he was about to enter the dormitory gate, figures suddenly flashed, and four people blocked his path, all with stern expressions and murderous intent in their eyes.
Mo Qi only recognized one of them, Yuwen Dong.
Among the other three, one was also dressed in brocade and fur, wearing a small silver crown, and looked like he came from a prominent family, either rich or noble. The two people beside him looked obsequious, clearly his two little followers.
The one in brocade and fur glanced at Mo Qi and then looked at Yuwen Dong. "Is this the person you were talking about?"
Yuwen Dong nodded. "Yes, Brother Nangong, it's him."
Nangong Qin smiled, a smile full of contempt. "You can't even deal with this guy? You're killing me! This guy..."
He laughed so hard that he almost choked, completely ignoring Mo Qi's anger.
Yuwen Dong's embarrassed expression flashed and then he said seriously, "Brother Nangong, you can't underestimate him. This guy has some skills."