"You have such audacity to lay hands on us!" the thin man said coldly. "Just you wait until you can't take it anymore."
"Qingyun Sect doesn't seek trouble, but we don't fear it!"
Lu Fan said in a cold voice, "If anyone dares to provoke us, we will never show mercy."
"Good, good, good, I'll be waiting for that!"
The thin man said coldly, then left with the胖子, filled with righteous indignation. Although the two of them were not strong, they were members of the Black Shark Gang. How could they tolerate being bullied like this?
After the two left, Lu Fan looked at Li Ziming, "You were too rash just now. You won't last long in Beihai Academy like this."
"I am the eldest young master of the Li family in Yunzhou. I'd like to see who dares to touch me!" Li Ziming said with a cold expression.
"Even if the Li family is powerful, can they interfere with Beihai Academy?"
Lu Fan's expression was cold. "Haven't you realized? Beihai Academy is a miniature society, and it's impossible to rely on external forces. It doesn't matter if you are one of the three great families of Yunzhou or any other major power; here, you are on your own, relying only on your own strength and connections."
"Brother Ye is right!"
Han Feng nodded. "This matter is not trivial. The Black Shark Gang coming to our door is likely to cause trouble."
"I actually think this is a good thing!"
Lu Fan said directly, "If we teach the Black Shark Gang a lesson, Qingyun Sect will have an easier time in Beihai Academy in the future!"
With these words, everyone was slightly surprised, not expecting Lu Fan to say this.
However, as Lu Fan said, if they could truly teach the Black Shark Gang a lesson, their reputation in Beihai Academy would surely become stronger.
"It's best if everyone doesn't go out today!"
Lu Fan said, "After they go back, they will definitely report this matter. The Black Shark Gang will not give up."
Everyone nodded slightly. Staying in the courtyard was the safest. How could they not know this?
Returning to his room, Lu Fan sat cross-legged. After the assessment of the day, he was also a bit tired.
"You brat, you're quite capable!"
The old man Hongmeng smiled. "You became a leader in just a few moves. It seems you'll be dominating Beihai Academy before long!"
"I don't have such ambitions!"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "The most important thing is to steadily improve my strength."
"That's true!"
The old man Hongmeng nodded. "You brat can go pick some medicinal herbs. I'll teach you the art of alchemy, how about it?"
"The art of alchemy?"
Lu Fan was slightly surprised. "I've practiced some pills before, but they're of no use to my current cultivation."
"If it's useless, can it even be called a pill?"
The old man Hongmeng rolled his eyes. "Remember, when I refined a pill in the past, it could make someone break through two realms consecutively!"
"So miraculous?" Lu Fan's interest was instantly piqued. If he could improve his realm through pills, he could take this shortcut.
"Naturally. I was a famous alchemist in the past!" The old man Hongmeng said directly. "However, with your current perception, it's a bit difficult to refine excellent pills."
"One must endure hardships to achieve success. I'll go pick medicinal herbs now!"
Lu Fan stood up abruptly. He wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.
The old man looked helpless and didn't say anything else.
Seeing Lu Fan walk out of the room, Han Feng asked, "Brother Lu, where are you going? Why are you in such a hurry?"
"I want to pick medicinal herbs!"
Lu Fan smiled. "You guys stay in the courtyard and don't go out casually. If the Black Shark Gang comes, use a signal flare to notify me!"
"Don't worry, even if you're not here and the Black Shark Gang comes, they'll have to obediently get out!" Li Ziming said proudly.
Lu Fan gave a wry smile and didn't say much. He didn't care about Li Ziming's confidence.
After leaving the courtyard, Lu Fan arrived at the back mountain of Beihai Academy. The back mountain was covered with weeds, as if no one had been there for a long time.
"What medicinal herbs are needed to refine excellent pills?"
Lu Fan said, "I can't wait."
"Why are you in such a hurry, brat!"
The old man Hongmeng rolled his eyes. "To refine good pills, you need good medicinal herbs. Do you see that Snow Lotus in front of you? Pick it, and you can refine high-grade pills!"
Lu Fan was slightly pleased and directly stepped forward to pluck the Snow Lotus.
"I didn't expect there to be so many medicinal herbs in this back mountain!"
Lu Fan looked at the many medicinal herbs beside the Snow Lotus with great joy. He was worried about not having enough medicinal herbs, but now his worries were unnecessary.
"This doesn't look like it grew naturally."
The old man said directly, "It's very likely that someone planted it. If you pull out these medicinal herbs, it will be considered theft!"
"Planted by someone else?"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned, and his face instantly became awkward. If that were the case, wouldn't he become a thief? How could he establish himself in Beihai Academy in the future?
"Perhaps I should put this Snow Lotus back!" Lu Fan was somewhat reluctant.
"If you put these medicinal herbs back, you won't be able to refine high-grade pills, and you won't be able to break through again. This is crucial for you!" The old man Hongmeng said directly. "Don't do anything foolish."
"But as you said, how can there be so many wild medicinal herbs in this back mountain? They are probably planted by others."
Lu Fan said seriously, "If that's the case, I'm stealing someone else's hard work."
"The Spirit Realm doesn't care about these things!"
The old man Hongmeng said directly, "It's all about strength. As long as your strength is formidable, you can do whatever you want. If your strength is insufficient, you can only become someone else's puppet!"
Lu Fan gritted his teeth slightly, but he didn't hesitate. He took the Snow Lotus and left. To help Lin Ke recover her golden body as soon as possible, even if he had to be a thief, he would accept it.
Meanwhile, in the courtyard, Han Feng and the others were basking in the sun when a group of uninvited guests arrived outside the courtyard, looking imposing and carrying a strong aura.
"Isn't that Zhao Wei from the Black Shark Gang? Why is he going to the new courtyard?"
"Do you need to ask? He's probably there to collect spirit stones. The Black Shark Gang always picks on the weak, you know this!"
Within Beihai Academy, everyone watched, speaking with mockery.
At this moment, Zhao Wei kicked open the courtyard gate and walked straight in, his expression extremely cold, with many figures following him.
"Which one of you is Steward Zhao?"
Zhao Wei's expression was unfriendly. "You have quite the nerve to offend even the Black Shark Gang? Do you not want to stay in Beihai Academy anymore?"
"Our steward is not here!"
Long Yi smiled faintly. "But isn't the rule of the Black Shark Gang a bit too much?"