After the bandaging was completed, Lu Fan lay on the bed with a detached expression, recalling the events of the day.
"You brat, today was extremely perilous!" the Hong Meng old man exclaimed. "If it's truly impossible, we'll think of other methods. With your current strength, if you were caught within the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, escaping with your life would be difficult."
"Since I've come, how could I possibly leave!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "If I don't obtain the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, I won't leave easily."
Facing these words, the Hong Meng old man showed a wry smile. "While that is true, being too sharp-edged is not a good thing!"
"I don't wish to be sharp-edged; I only wish to obtain the Green Lotus Sacred Fire," Lu Fan said with a faint smile, his expression becoming even more indifferent.
He had not forgotten the deep hatred he bore from the Northern Sea Academy. Without the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, dealing with the Eight Princes' Manor would be a fool's dream. Su Dan Novel Network.
Meanwhile, within the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, the elders were seated together, their expressions showing slight changes. The Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion stood at the head seat and looked at the elders. "What, still haven't found out?"
"Pavilion Master, you may not know, but that person's strength is formidable, and they have likely already left the Heavenly Fire Pavilion," the white-haired elder said, cupping his fist. "Whether it was the first heaven or the second heaven, I searched everywhere, but there were no traces."
"Within the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, the mountain gates are tightly closed during resting hours at night! That person absolutely could not have left," another elder stated. "This matter is quite peculiar; they are likely still within the Heavenly Fire Pavilion."
"That is precisely my thought!" The Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion nodded slightly. "The aura on that person is not weak. If they intend to hide, it won't be easy to find them."
"Then what should we do?" the white-haired elder frowned.
"To lure the tiger out of its den, we must know what it needs," the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion said coldly. "To come to the Heavenly Fire Pavilion alone, such boldness suggests they are not here for ordinary things."
The elders present exchanged glances, their surprise growing. If the Pavilion Master's words were true, and the person had another purpose, then they were after the Green Lotus Sacred Fire. After all, outsiders knew that the most powerful treasure in the Heavenly Fire Pavilion was the Green Lotus Sacred Fire. Obtaining it could not only increase one's strength but also temper the body, bringing numerous benefits.
"If they are truly after the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, we absolutely cannot let them go easily," the white-haired elder said. "Otherwise, it would be our failing. The Green Lotus Sacred Fire is an heirloom passed down through generations, how can it be coveted by others?"
"It's fine. Anyone who dares to covet the Green Lotus Sacred Fire must have some background. If they can truly subdue the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, it would be an opportunity," the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion smiled.
"Pavilion Master, absolutely not!" the white-haired elder exclaimed. "If others subdue the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, how will our Heavenly Fire Pavilion conduct itself in the future? According to the ancestral teachings, whoever obtains the Green Lotus Sacred Fire controls the Heavenly Fire Pavilion. Must you abdicate the position of Pavilion Master!"
"This position of Pavilion Master may not necessarily have to be given up!" the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion stated directly. "I cannot subdue the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, but surely someone else has the ability. If that is the case, I am willing to abdicate!"
"We implore the Pavilion Master to reconsider!" the elders said hurriedly. "The Heavenly Fire Pavilion has a century of foundation; it must not fall into the hands of others."
"Are you elders going against the ancestral teachings?" the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion narrowed his eyes. "The ancestral teachings state that whoever obtains the Green Lotus Sacred Fire controls the Heavenly Fire Pavilion!"
The elders stood there, feeling helpless. They had never imagined the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion would be so resolute.
"As for who it is, and whether their purpose is the Green Lotus Sacred Fire, we shall wait and see," the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion chuckled. "I hope, as the ancestral teachings dictate, that the one who obtains the Green Lotus Sacred Fire can lead the Heavenly Fire Pavilion to its peak."
The elders nodded slightly. The Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion had made his decision, and they could not say more. Although they were filled with dissatisfaction with the Pavilion Master's decision, they could only obey.
"From now on, within this third heaven, elders, do not release your spiritual sense. If someone intrudes into the third heaven, you need not panic, nor do you need to come forward," the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion reminded them.
"We obey the Pavilion Master's orders!" The elders nodded in unison, not daring to be negligent. Since the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion had spoken thus, how could they act rashly.
By the next morning, Lu Fan was assigned to the outer sect. Most of the disciples here were outer sect disciples. Although they performed various menial tasks, they received various spiritual liquids, which was much better than the actual menial laborers. At least they had a chance to enter the second heaven. Within the entire Heavenly Fire Pavilion, disciples who could enter the second heaven possessed extremely high talent; otherwise, they would not be able to enter. Although it was only a difference of one heaven, one was the inner sect and the other was the outer sect, with a clear disparity.
"Elder Mu Qiu, this is a disciple from the menial labor room, now promoted to an outer sect disciple. Please receive him!" Manager Zhao said.
"This kid is truly fortunate. He took a palm strike last night, and today he is promoted to an outer sect disciple!" Elder Mu Qiu glanced at him, not paying much attention.
"The Elder is right. This kid is clever. Elder Mu Qiu, please cultivate him well; he will surely be a talent in the future!" Manager Zhao said earnestly, not daring to be negligent in the slightest. Elder Mu Qiu nodded slightly, not paying too much attention.
After Manager Zhao left, Lu Fan cupped his fist and said, "Elder Mu Qiu, may I ask what the daily duties of an outer sect disciple are?"
"It's just a bit better than the menial labor room. How much better depends on yourself," Elder Mu Qiu narrowed his eyes, looking at Lu Fan. If Lu Fan was sensible, it wouldn't be a big deal. If Lu Fan was not, he would be given the hardest and most tiring work; this was his rule.
"I see!" Lu Fan smiled and quickly took out a pill. "This pill is something I obtained earlier. I hope the Elder will accept it."
Looking at the pill in Lu Fan's hand, Elder Mu Qiu was slightly surprised. This was no ordinary pill. For Lu Fan, a menial laborer, to possess such a good item was unexpected.
"You're welcome, you're welcome!" Elder Mu Qiu nodded slightly. "From now on, you will help in the alchemy furnace! The work there is very easy."
"Thank you, Elder Mu Qiu," Lu Fan said, bowing gratefully. Elder Mu Qiu waved his hand. "If you have more good things like this in the future, be sure to bring them to me. Don't give them to others, or I'll be angry."
"Certainly, certainly!" Lu Fan nodded quickly, a smile appearing on his face.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the alchemy room in the first heaven. Inside the alchemy room, an old man sat cross-legged, looking like an immortal.
"Disciple greets the Elder!" Lu Fan cupped his fists and walked in directly. The white-haired elder glanced at Lu Fan, looking somewhat surprised. "Today is not the day for distributing pills. Which sect's disciple are you, and why have you come to the alchemy room?"
"I have just joined the outer sect," Lu Fan said directly. "I was specifically assigned to the alchemy room."