"I have no enmity with you, why must you do this?" Lu Fan asked, "The Tianshan Auction House operates on a highest-bidder-wins principle. If you wish to obtain the Spirit Wing, you could have purchased it with spirit stones!"
"You kid are too naive. In this Beihai Academy, only great strength grants you the right to speak!"
His gaze turned sharp, Xiao Hai said coldly, "You kid better not refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit."
"Truly a joke. I've never heard such a thing," Lu Fan said coldly. "Now that the Spirit Wing is in my possession, are you planning to simply snatch it?"
"You kid really have no sense of urgency!"
Xiao Hai sneered, "I've given you multiple chances, and you failed to cherish them. You will regret this!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several men from the Qinghai Gang lunged forward, reaching for Lu Fan. Since they had come, they were determined to let Lu Fan know the strength of the Qinghai Gang.
Lu Fan evaded their grasp, and said coldly, "I don't wish to fight you, but don't force me!"
"You talk big, kid. Today, we'll see what you can do!"
Xiao Hai sneered, "With just you, do you dare to stand against me?"
Lu Fan glanced over, his expression displeased. He hadn't wanted to act, but now it seemed there was no room for choice.
In that instant, Lu Fan unleashed a powerful attack. Several men fell to the ground instantly, no match for him.
Lu Fan's strength had reached the Great Spirit Master level, and his actual combat power was likely at the peak of the Great Spirit Master realm. Such formidable means were nothing to ordinary people, let alone the disciples from earlier, who were merely at the Spirit Master realm.
"I truly didn't expect you to have some skill, kid!"
Xiao Hai sneered, and said coldly, "But that's all you've got."
In that very moment, Xiao Hai stepped forward. He was a Great Spirit Master. Though his status in the Qinghai Gang was low, within the entire Beihai Academy, he could be considered an expert.
Feeling the sharp gust of wind, Lu Fan paid no mind. He simply stomped his foot on the ground, and an invisible wave surged forth, forcing Xiao Hai to retreat abruptly. His eyes widened in shock; he had never imagined Lu Fan's strength would be so immense.
"No wonder you dare to be so arrogant. It seems you have some ability!"
Xiao Hai said coldly, "But in Beihai Academy, I've seen many like you. In the end, they all have to submit obediently."
"A defeated foe, still daring to speak?"
Lu Fan sneered, "Aren't you afraid of biting your tongue?"
Xiao Hai felt unsteady. Many students were already watching. Not only had he lost, but he had also been openly ridiculed, causing the Qinghai Gang to lose face.
"You kid, just you wait. This matter won't end here!"
Saying that coldly, Xiao Hai turned and left, filled with dissatisfaction. As disciples of the Qinghai Gang, being treated in such a manner was unacceptable.
Seeing Xiao Hai depart, Li Ziming chuckled, "This has gotten out of hand, it's definitely gotten out of hand. Offending the Qinghai Gang means the Qingyun Sect will likely have no way to survive!"
"The Qingyun Sect has no way to survive, why are you so happy?" Lu Fan shot him a look, "Is this what you wanted?"
"How could that be? I am, after all, a member of the Qingyun Sect!"
Li Ziming shook his head, "I'm just predicting the future. It seems that before long, the Qingyun Sect will be in great trouble."
"We'll face the army that comes and block the water that floods!" Lu Fan said coldly. "There's also a saying, 'I do not offend others unless they offend me.' If they hadn't caused trouble, none of this would have happened."
"While that may be true, offending the Qinghai Gang is ultimately not a good thing!"
With a serious look in his eyes, Li Ziming reminded him again.
"Of course, I know that!" Lu Fan waved his hand, not paying it too much mind.
Returning to the courtyard, Lu Fan saw Biyao sitting in the courtyard, looking somewhat lost in thought. Seeing Lu Fan arrive, she showed delight, "You're finally here, kid! I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
"Senior Sister Biyao, is there something important?" Lu Fan asked, "You've been here for days. If others see, there will be gossip."
"I don't care about that!" Biyao waved her hand, "Dan City is holding an alchemy competition in a month. If you win the championship, you will receive recognition from the Alchemy Tower. At that time, you can become an alchemist of the Alchemy Tower. This is something countless people dream of."
"Win the championship and become an alchemist of the Alchemy Tower?"
Lu Fan was puzzled. He didn't know much about the Alchemy Tower.
"Let me put it this way: the Alchemy Tower possesses absolute alchemy techniques across the entire continent! Anyone who can enter the Alchemy Tower is a monstrous genius," Biyao stated directly. "And by winning the championship in Dan City and becoming an alchemist, you will receive the mark of the Alchemy Tower. This signifies that you are a person of the Alchemy Tower and a symbol of nobility." Sudanshu.com
"So it's just a symbol!"
Lu Fan smiled lightly, not paying it too much attention. After all, in his eyes, the most practical thing was ability. As for symbols, he didn't mind them.
"This is what I've always dreamed of!" Biyao's expression was serious, "Unfortunately, to achieve anything in Dan City requires extremely high alchemy skills."
"Since that's the case, Senior Sister, why are you looking for me?" Lu Fan said with a wry smile, "Actually, my alchemy skills are not very high either."
"Don't try to fool me, kid. I can see your alchemy skills are above mine. Most importantly, you're holding back. If you go to the Alchemy Tower to participate in the alchemy competition, you might actually win the championship!" Biyao said with a serious expression.
"Since there's still a month, I'll focus on cultivating during this month!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, "I'll improve my alchemy skills and then head to Dan City in a month!"
"That's exactly what I intend!" Biyao nodded slightly, "In a month, I'll personally accompany you to Dan City!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. Biyao's seriousness made him feel a little embarrassed.
"Senior Sister Biyao, refining pills well might not be that easy!" Li Ziming smiled, "Just now, we were almost beaten, and before long, someone might come to cause trouble."
"What's going on?" Biyao frowned slightly. She had always wanted to make a name for herself in Dan City, but her skills were limited. If Lu Fan could help her fulfill her wish, she would be very excited.
"It's nothing much, really!" Lu Fan chuckled lightly, "At the auction, I offended a disciple of the Qinghai Gang. He threatened to attack me. I beat him up just now, so I expect the Qinghai Gang will send people again before long!"
"Qinghai Gang?"
Biyao crossed her legs. "I thought it was some clueless person! Don't worry, I'll handle this for you. You just need to focus on refining pills!"
"I'm afraid that's not quite right!" Lu Fan gave an awkward smile. He knew Biyao was not weak, but this matter was ultimately his own.