Seeing that Yao Chen had arrived and business was picking up, Zhao Li and the other person didn't linger. They agreed to meet again after the Alchemist Trade Fair ended, and then the two of them continued to wander around.
...
Inside the Little Pill Tower's Pavilion, quite a few people were gathered around Zhao Li.
After the Alchemist Trade Fair concluded, a few people returned to the Pavilion, and Zhao Li took the opportunity to gather his friends.
Zhao Li was here at the Little Pill Tower to exchange knowledge and learn, so naturally, he wouldn't make enemies with anyone on a daily basis.
Over two years, Zhao Li had mostly maintained good relationships with the people from the Little Pill Tower. Even if there were a few individuals he wasn't close with, there was no animosity.
"Little Yao, have you heard anything about Han Shanshan?"
At the table, Spirit Pearl asked about Han Shanshan.
Xiao Jinghou, another Giant of the Pill Tower, had been almost completely out of sight these past few years, having gone out to search for a promising disciple.
Yao Chen just shook his head. He had only just learned that not long after he left, Han Shanshan had also disappeared.
Seeing that Yao Chen was a bit down, Spirit Pearl comforted him:
"Perhaps that girl went looking for you. It's possible you just missed each other on the way."
As he spoke, he looked at Xuan Yi, who was sitting upright beside her Master, head down, fiddling with her rice bowl, which was already empty. He teased:
"And there's a certain Little Guy too. When you weren't here, it was 'Brother Yao Chen' this and 'Brother Yao Chen' that. Now that you're here, she doesn't even dare to speak."
Hearing this, the blush on Xuan Yi's face spread, slowly creeping up to her earlobes.
Yao Chen subconsciously looked over, but the image of Han Shanshan appeared in his mind. Immediately, he lowered his head.
Seeing the two young people like this, the table was instantly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
Zhao Li's heart stirred slightly. Since he had come here, he felt he should change some things. He immediately joined in the teasing:
"Little Yao, your luck with women is pretty good! So many excellent girls are looking at you, hehe. I just don't know who will finally get to take the 'Beauty' home!"
Yao Chen's current appearance as a white-haired handsome guy subtly added another layer of unique handsomeness to him. If he walked down the street, he could definitely make many young girls' hearts flutter.
Many Seniors simply treated Zhao Li's words as a joke and laughed it off.
However, different thoughts arose in the hearts of the two involved.
Yao Chen's mind kept flashing with the youthful and beautiful faces of several girls, and for a moment, he felt a bit irritated.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi's heart tightened. She also knew that many excellent girls liked Yao Chen, and her best friend was one of them.
Initially, she had tried her best to control herself and didn't want to compete, but the more she suppressed it, the more she liked him.
Ultimately, it evolved into the competition between the two girls later on.
Yao Chen gave a dry laugh:
"Senior, you're joking. What virtue or ability do I have?"
"Little Yao, excessive humility is pride."
"Don't let those girls down."
One after another, the atmosphere became lively again.
After three rounds of drinks and five courses of food,
The young people, after all, were thin-skinned and couldn't withstand the teasing of the many old guys. Amidst a burst of good-natured laughter, they got up and left.
Zhao Li watched their slightly flustered appearance as they left, shook his head with a light chuckle, and said:
"Did we scare them?"
"Little Zhao, you came late, so you might not know Little Yao's capability. He's very clever."
"Exactly, exactly. Let them be. Come, let's continue."
...
After seeing everyone off, Zhao Li looked up at the Moon and murmured to himself:
"What kind of changes can my existence bring to this world?"
Zhao Li was a little expectant, and also a little eager.
The Moon slowly broke through the cloud cover, from a sliver of an outline until the bright Moon hung high.
"No matter what the road ahead holds, it will eventually be like this moment, pushing aside the clouds to reveal the bright moon!"
Zhao Li withdrew his gaze, returned to his room, sat cross-legged, facing the sky with his five centers, and began to cultivate.
Chicken soup could be drunk, but the most fundamental thing was still one's own strength. Zhao Li would not forget this.
The night passed without incident. The next day, Zhao Li woke up early, washed up, and as usual, walked towards the Academy.
Inside the Pavilion, there was a small, dedicated room, which was precisely where the many elders taught.
If the disciples of the Little Pill Tower didn't have specific lessons arranged by their Master, they usually studied here.
Zhao Li entered the Academy, glanced around, and seeing that it was the same Little Guys as before, he began to lecture on his own.
What he lectured on was the control of Soul Power and Flame during Alchemy. This was his strong suit. It was precisely because he had initially pursued the control of himself and the outside world as he wished that he had rarely failed in Alchemy over the years.
A quarter of an hour later, Yao Chen arrived fashionably late.
He had thought about many things last night. The young man was burdened with worries, unable to sleep for most of the night due to his restless mind, and only drifted off for a short while near dawn.
As a result, he was late. He quietly took his seat, drawing glances from many disciples.
Yao Chen sat down and listened intently.
What Zhao Li spoke of was all experience he had personally summarized, presented in an easy-to-understand manner. As Yao Chen listened, his mind unconsciously began to deduce and simulate.
Gradually, he seemed to enter a state of enlightenment. Even after Zhao Li finished speaking, he showed no sign of waking up.
Zhao Li was a little surprised. He had taught many classes over the past two years. While his students had all made considerable gains, this was the first time someone like Yao Chen had fallen into a state of enlightenment.
Zhao Li gently waved his hand, signaling that the students could leave. He also placed a Space Lock around Yao Chen, then leisurely observed the handsome young man before him.
As Yao Chen listened to Zhao Li's lecture and conducted his deductions, he also tried to perceive the will within his body and communicate with it, just as Zhao Li had described.
After a long time, a chilling aura emanated from Yao Chen. It even penetrated the space seal and reached Zhao Li.
Zhao Li raised an eyebrow slightly and muttered to himself,
"Is that the Bone Chilling Flame?"
Around Yao Chen, a wisp of icy white flame circled him.
Zhao Li knew it was a wondrous object born of nature, one of the Heavenly Flames, the Bone Chilling Flame.
Zhao Li extended his Soul Power, wanting to sense this second type of Heavenly Flame he had encountered.
However, as soon as his Soul Power approached, the flame showed a tendency to erupt. Seeing Yao Chen still in a state of enlightenment, Zhao Li abandoned the idea of investigating for now.
If he accidentally provoked the Heavenly Flame and it backfired on the spot...
"If the World Will turns me into a ghost just to give the protagonist an old master, that wouldn't be fun."
Some chaotic thoughts arose in Zhao Li's mind. He had seen plenty of stories where characters thought they were defying fate, but were actually still within its grasp.
Time flowed on. Two hours later, Yao Chen opened his eyes, a look of joy on his face.
Unconsciously, he gently circled his fingertips, and the Bone Chilling Flame, like a sprite, spun and danced around his fingertips, incredibly nimble.
"Kid Yao, congratulations on taking another step forward."
Seeing him wake up but still engrossed in playing with fire, Zhao Li decided to offer his congratulations, skillfully calling him Kid Yao.
Although his own age was similar to Yao Chen's, acting as a Senior was something he got used to after one or two times. Calling him Kid Yao felt quite natural.
Hearing Zhao Li's words, Yao Chen finally realized he was still in the academy. With a thought, he put away the flame and said sheepishly,
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior. Only with it could I make such significant progress."
He was very happy, and what he said was true. In class today, combining what Zhao Li said with his own deductions and attempts, he unknowingly entered a state of enlightenment. Perhaps due to the characteristics of the Bone Chilling Flame, his soul was pure, and he actually managed to communicate with his body's will, figuring out a way to control his own soul and flame, thus taking another step forward.
Zhao Li shook his head and said,
"You have outstanding comprehension yourself and seized the opportunity."
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