Chapter 34

Under Ye Tianming's gaze, the silver-haired woman walked into the main hall in the distance.

Curiosity filled Ye Tianming's eyes. This girl had an extraordinary presence, giving off an intense pressure without even trying.

Although he was a bit curious about her, he did not follow her. Instead, he turned and walked toward his living quarters. He needed to cook, as at this time, his teacher was usually busy, writing that certain law.

The two of them ate very simply every day, usually wild vegetables or some vegetables that Mu Guanchen grew himself. But today, as he was cooking, Mu Guanchen came to his side, carrying a large piece of meat. He placed the meat down and smiled, saying, "Today we have a special meal."

Ye Tianming stared at the meat, curious, "Teacher, what kind of meat is this?"

Mu Guanchen replied, "Beast meat, cook it as you see fit."

With that, he turned and left.

Special meal!

Ye Tianming smiled. It had been a long time since he had eaten meat. He quickly washed the meat and sliced the beast meat into pieces, preparing to make a boiled meat pot.

Soon, he brought the pot to Mu Guanchen's hall, placed it on the stove, and hurriedly served a bowl of rice to the busy Mu Guanchen, "Teacher, have your meal first."

Mu Guanchen smiled, "Alright."

With that, he put down his pen, took the bowl with both hands, and walked to the stove.

The two of them began to eat.

As soon as Ye Tianming took a bite of the beast meat, he was shocked. He discovered a mysterious energy within him, warm and nourishing his internal organs.

He looked up at Mu Guanchen with a puzzled expression, and Mu Guanchen smiled, "Some beast meat has the function of nourishing the blood and qi, it's normal."

Ye Tianming softly said, "Teacher, this must be very expensive, right?"

Mu Guanchen replied, "The headmaster pays for it, so we don't need to worry."

Ye Tianming did not say anything more.

Mu Guanchen looked at him and smiled, "You are a student of the academy, and the academy will do its best to provide you with resources. These are what you deserve, so don't have any other thoughts, understand?"

Ye Tianming nodded, "Yes."

He did not say much more because he understood that the only way to repay his teacher and the headmaster was to work hard and achieve something. Otherwise, saying thank you would just be empty words.

Mu Guanchen suddenly said, "We will go to the back mountain to practice tonight."

Ye Tianming nodded, "Alright."

At that moment, Song Shi suddenly walked in, followed by a woman, the same silver-haired woman from earlier.

Song Shi's smile was like a chrysanthemum, "Let me introduce you, this is Miss Fucang. From today, she is also a student of our academy."

Mu Guanchen and Ye Tianming were both surprised.

Song Shi looked at the woman named Fucang and said, "Miss Fucang, from today, these two are your teacher and your senior brother..."

Fucang glanced at Mu Guanchen, "The only teacher?"

Her voice was very cold, like ice.

Song Shi hurriedly nodded, "Yes, the only teacher."

He emphasized the word "only."

Fucang was silent, and Song Shi was a bit anxious. Then, Fucang said, "Alright."

Song Shi immediately relaxed.

Fucang suddenly looked at Ye Tianming, "Come here."

With that, she turned and walked outside.

Ye Tianming was puzzled and looked at Song Shi, who also did not know what was happening, so he could only say, "Go and see."

Ye Tianming put down his bowl and walked outside. By then, Fucang was already standing in front of a large hall on the right. Ye Tianming looked at her with a puzzled expression.

Suddenly, Fucang punched the pillar of the hall.

Boom!

In an instant, the entire hall shattered and turned to dust.

The three of them: "..."

Fucang walked up to Ye Tianming and looked at his wide eyes, "You can be my junior brother, or you can take one punch from me."

Ye Tianming's throat moved, "I... I didn't say I had to be the senior brother, didn't the headmaster say that?"

Song Shi: "..."

Xiao Ta said, "You're a coward."

Ye Tianming: "..."

Fucang turned to Song Shi, "Where will I sleep?"

Song Shi looked at Mu Guanchen and Ye Tianming. Mu Guanchen said, "The hall behind is mine, the one on the left is Tianming's, and the one on the right should be yours... the one you just destroyed."

Fucang walked directly to the hall on the left.

Ye Tianming hurriedly reminded her, "Miss, that one is mine..."

Fucang suddenly threw him a storage ring. Ye Tianming caught it and looked inside, and his voice immediately stopped.

Inside the ring were two thousand spirit crystals.

Ye Tianming did not say anything more and quietly put the ring away.

Song Shi: "..."

Mu Guanchen suddenly smiled, "Tianming, go to the back mountain and wait for me. Oh, and finish the meat in the pot."

Ye Tianming nodded, "Alright."

With that, he went inside, picked up the pot, and ran to the back mountain.

Seeing Ye Tianming run with the pot, Mu Guanchen hurriedly said, "You child, I didn't say I was full."

Ye Tianming: "..."

A moment later, after finishing the beast meat, Ye Tianming went to the back mountain.

Song Shi did not leave. He looked at Mu Guanchen eating and said, "I know you're curious about that girl, but I don't know anything about her either."

Mu Guanchen was surprised, "You don't know?"

Song Shi nodded, "I know nothing. She just suddenly came and requested to join our academy. That's all."

Mu Guanchen softly said, "Then she might be here for the spot in the Wan Zhou competition."

Song Shi said, "Probably. Anyway, it's not bad for us. I can't even see through her strength."

Mu Guanchen nodded.

Song Shi suddenly said, "Is your law almost finished?"

Mu Guanchen replied, "Almost."

Song Shi looked at him, "Is it worth it?"

Mu Guanchen smiled, "This is my choice. There's no such thing as worth or not worth it."

Song Shi shook his head and sighed, "You're a strange guy."

With that, he turned and left.

After washing the dishes, Mu Guanchen went to the back mountain.

At that moment, Ye Tianming was swinging his fists, each punch accompanied by a whistling sound. After eating the beast meat, he felt a surge of heat and boundless strength.

Seeing Mu Guanchen arrive, he stopped and asked, "Teacher, what kind of beast meat was that?"

Mu Guanchen smiled, "King-level beast meat."

King-level beast meat!

Ye Tianming was immediately stunned. It was incredibly precious, and he had only heard of it, never seen it.

Mu Guanchen said, "Next, we will temper your body. The process will be painful, so you need to be mentally prepared."

Ye Tianming grinned, "I can endure any hardship."

Mu Guanchen smiled and took out a box from his pocket, handing it to Ye Tianming.

Ye Tianming was puzzled, "What is this?"

Mu Guanchen replied, "This is an Apex Pill, which can summon a second-level heavenly thunder."

Ye Tianming was surprised, "Apex Pill?"

Mu Guanchen nodded, "This pill can summon a second-level heavenly thunder. Your body has some flaws and needs to be tempered by the thunder."

With that, he took out another box and handed it to Ye Tianming, "Take this first."

Ye Tianming asked, "Teacher, what is this?"

Mu Guanchen smiled, "Divine Spark Spirit Liquid, which can protect your body and help you better absorb the thunder."

Divine Spark Spirit Liquid!

Ye Tianming was silent.

He had never even heard of it, and he knew that the academy's claim of providing cultivation resources was not true. The academy was so poor that they could barely afford meals, let alone such valuable items.

Seeing Ye Tianming's silence, Mu Guanchen understood why. He smiled and said, "You don't want to owe anyone, and you feel guilty. This is not wrong."

Ye Tianming looked at Mu Guanchen, who continued, "But remember, everything in this world has a cause and effect, and so does human relationships. When fate puts you in a position where you need help, don't refuse out of pride or guilt. This might be your good fortune. Accept it with an open heart. If you have the chance to repay the favor in the future, that is a continuation of good karma. If not, don't worry. When you encounter someone in need, extend a helping hand and pass on the kindness."

Ye Tianming looked at Mu Guanchen and softly said, "Teacher, why are you so kind to me?"

He had wanted to ask this for a long time.

Mu Guanchen smiled, "Because you are my student!"

Ye Tianming slightly lowered his head and did not speak.

Mu Guanchen walked to his side, gently patted the dust off his shoulder, and softly said, "Tianming, I understand your thoughts. This world is full of dangers, and your experiences have made you suspicious and unable to believe in the goodness of the world. This is not your fault, but the fault of the world. However, I want to tell you that there are both good and evil people in this world. When you encounter evil, punish it. But when you encounter good, treat it with kindness..."

He paused and continued, "My teacher once told me something I have always remembered. Now I will pass it on to you: 'Always have hope in this world.'"

Always have hope in this world!

Ye Tianming nodded heavily, "Teacher, I will remember."

He then asked, "Teacher's teacher must be a very powerful person, right?"

Mu Guanchen smiled, "You will meet him someday."

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