“You really are generous, giving away a Holy Sword just like that.”
The primordial old man spoke, “Even I would feel a pang of regret.”
“No choice, I just arrived at Tongtian Academy and need to build good relationships,” Lu Fan shrugged, “Furthermore, the Blazing Holy Sword is something Senior Sister Bi Qing cherishes, how could I take it by force!”
The primordial old man said no more, how could he not understand what Lu Fan was saying.
He stayed in this forest for several days, Lu Fan suppressed his aura, continuously refining the lightning and flames, his entire being emanating a powerful aura of lightning, his presence had changed considerably.
Meanwhile, in the courtyard, Han Xiaoxiao and the others were puzzled. They had left the cultivation pavilion long ago but for some reason, Lu Fan’s whereabouts were unknown, and he hadn't been seen for several days.
“Could something have happened!”
Zhao Hanxue spoke, “Although this is Tongtian Academy, it’s not absolutely safe after all.”
“Indeed, Tongtian Academy is so vast, if something truly happened, no one would know.”
Han Xiaoxiao frowned, “Could it be Chu Tianhai’s doing?”
“His strength might not be enough to threaten Lu Fan!”
Zhao Hanxue shook her head, “It shouldn’t be him!”
“Then it’s strange. If it wasn’t him, then who was it?”
Han Xiaoxiao became confused, her brow furrowing. Lu Fan possessed the Divine Emperor Cauldron, which he cared about greatly. If something were to happen to him, wouldn’t everything he had done be in vain?
“Let me divine it!”
Liuli spoke, “According to divination, I should be able to deduce his life force!”
“Then hurry!” Zhao Hanxue urged.
Liuli said no more, taking out the Eight Trigram Plate, thus displaying the profound techniques of Shenji Mountain. She instantly became engrossed.
Shen Ye Hong stood by, also worried. Not seeing him for days was unheard of, especially at Tongtian Academy. If he had entered a forbidden area, it would mean certain death.
After a period of divination, Liuli’s complexion was slightly pale, and then she stated directly, “He isn’t in great danger, and should be fine. You can all rest assured!”
“Since he’s fine, why hasn’t he appeared yet?”
Zhao Hanxue was somewhat surprised, and even more bewildered.
“Perhaps he’s cultivating somewhere and lost track of time,” Liuli explained, “As for what exactly happened, I’m not entirely sure.”
Just as they were conversing, a group of uninvited guests arrived outside the courtyard, led by Chu Tianhai, “Make that kid come out, I’ll make him pay today.”
“You were severely taught a lesson last time in the cultivation pavilion.”
Zhao Hanxue chuckled, “You still dare to come here? You have quite a bit of nerve!”
“That was then, this is now!” Chu Tianhai said coldly, “My elder brother is here. If that kid doesn’t kowtow and apologize, he will pay the price.”
Zhao Hanxue glanced over and noticed that the man beside Chu Tianhai possessed a powerful aura, seeming to be no ordinary person, but compared to them, he was still inferior.
“I am Chu Tianhe!”
The man said coldly, “To dare to lay hands on my brother within the academy, that new disciple is quite capable. Where is he now? I want to have a spar with him.”
Following these words, many senior disciples instantly began to heckle.
Chu Tianhe was a Heavenly Venerate, just one step away from the Half-Saint realm. Within the entire Eastern Courtyard, he was considered someone significant. Now that he had personally come to cause trouble, the new disciple was likely in danger.
“You’ve come at a most inconvenient time, he’s not in the courtyard!”
Han Xiaoxiao chuckled, “Perhaps you should wait until he returns before coming to cause trouble!”
“What a joke! If he’s not in the courtyard, then where is he?” Chu Tianhai sneered, “I think he’s just afraid and deliberately hiding. But that’s useless. If he doesn’t apologize to me, I won’t let him off easily.”
Facing these words, Han Xiaoxiao sneered, “Even if I say your elder brother makes a move, it might not accomplish much. I think you should save your energy!”
“Are you looking down on me?”
Chu Tianhe’s expression turned cold. Just as he was about to question Han Xiaoxiao, Bi Qing walked out slowly, “What’s going on? Why are so many people gathered?”
“Senior Sister Bi Qing!”
The many senior disciples and new disciples cupped their fists in respect. They dared not show any disrespect to the senior sister before them.
“Senior Sister, that kid injured my brother, and I’ve come to seek an explanation,” Chu Tianhe stated, “I have no intention of bullying new disciples.”
“Chu Tianhe, you should know that sparring is common within Tongtian Academy,”
Bi Qing said directly, “As for Chu Tianhai’s matter, I have also heard about it. I believe this matter should end here.”
“Is Senior Sister trying to shield that new disciple?”
Chu Tianhe’s brow furrowed, his gaze becoming more displeased. Bi Qing’s strength was greater than his, but within Tongtian Academy, no one wanted to offend others. After all, one could make connections for the future.
“So what if I’m shielding him?” Bi Qing said coldly, “Do you perhaps wish to fight me?”
Chu Tianhe’s expression instantly changed. He had never imagined that Bi Qing would be so resolute against him for an ordinary disciple.
“This matter is mine, Senior Sister Bi Qing need not interfere!”
A voice echoed, and Lu Fan slowly walked over, enveloped in flames, as if he had devoured something.
“You are the one who injured my brother?”
Chu Tianhe’s expression was cold, and he looked towards Lu Fan, his eyes filled with indifference.
“You are correct, it was me!”
Lu Fan’s expression was indifferent, he didn’t take it seriously at all. Now that he had devoured the Thunder Saint Flame, unless a Saint appeared, no one could trouble him. How could he even regard a mere Heavenly Venerate?
“Where did you go? We haven’t seen you for these past few days.”
Han Xiaoxiao gave him a sideways glance, “We thought you were dead.”
“I’m not that easy to die.”
Lu Fan shrugged, “Besides, are you wishing for my death?”
“I didn’t mean that!”
Han Xiaoxiao quickly shook her head, displaying an embarrassed smile. What she had just said was rather inappropriate.
Lu Fan didn’t dwell on it, instead turning his gaze to Chu Tianhe, “Since you’ve come to seek retribution for him, then let’s have a spar. But I must make it clear beforehand, if you lose today, you cannot come looking for trouble with me again!”
“Lose?”
Chu Tianhe burst into laughter, his eyes filled with coldness, “You speak with such confidence, you actually think I will lose?”
“Too much nonsense!”
Lu Fan’s expression was indifferent, and he prepared to make a move.
“What are you doing?”
Just then, an aged voice echoed, and the Eighteenth Elder walked over, “This is Tongtian Academy, not a place for you to play!”