Chapter 48

Wang Qi thought for a moment and decided it was still better not to go to the library now.

Firstly, there wasn't much time left before class, which would definitely not be enough for reading theoretical books. Secondly, Wang Qi was extremely hungry. The energy consumed by the Heavenly Evolution Technique to repair his body last night was real, and he needed to go to the dining hall to replenish himself.

After changing his clothes, Wang Qi rushed straight to the dining hall and ate a bowl of noodles.

But as he left the dining hall, he sensed an astonishing killing intent.

Wang Qi turned around and saw Mao Zimiao and Du Bin facing off.

"Indeed, cats and dogs don't get along..." Wang Qi commented, then moved closer.

Mao Zimiao's aura was completely different from before. Her tail stood straight up, her body was lowered, and her face was filled with anger. What particularly caught Wang Qi's attention was that he sensed the same kind of magical energy from Mao Zimiao.

She had actually broken through to the Heavenly Evolution stage using the *Heavenly Evolution Chart*!

Wang Qi looked behind Mao Zimiao and saw a white-haired boy with sheep horns trembling and huddled into a ball. Looking at Du Bin, who usually cared about his appearance, there was a large oil stain on his chest. Wang Qi quickly guessed what had happened.

The half-demon boy with sheep horns had accidentally dirtied Du Bin's clothes, and Du Bin, who was particularly concerned about this, and who always looked down on half-demons, must have made excessive demands on the boy. The righteous cat girl then stepped in.

However...

Wang Qi carefully examined the boy behind Mao Zimiao: "Does Du Bin have a thing for this? He does look quite delicate!"

Zhen Chanzi commented, "How did you come up with that idea..."

"Immortal Academy forbids hurting others. Du Bin couldn't possibly have beaten him up from the start. That clothes isn't a magical artifact, so it wouldn't be hard for a cultivator to compensate. I really can't think of what excessive demands Du Bin could have made."

"I can't argue with you..."

"You, a homosexual, how can you have the nerve to discriminate against those who control demons?"

"What do you care! Are you admitting that you like half-demons?"

Their confrontation had already attracted a lot of attention. Wang Qi nudged the person in front of him with his elbow: "Hey, what's going on?"

The incident was not far from what Wang Qi had guessed. However, Du Bin didn't make any excessive demands but directly intimidated the other party with his aura—such behavior that wouldn't cause actual harm was not forbidden by the Immortal Academy. The young boy, who hadn't completed his cultivation, couldn't withstand the aura of a Qi Cultivation stage cultivator and was almost scared to wet his pants.

Seeing that they were both half-demons, Mao Zimiao stepped forward to protect the boy.

Du Bin sneered, "Half-demon, are you determined to stop me from disciplining that beast?"

Mao Zimiao huffed, "Don't go too far! Yang Xi has already apologized!"

"Heh, so in your half-demon eyes, an apology is enough for this?" Du Bin wouldn't let it go, and he even drew the standard Immortal Academy longsword, assuming a starting stance.

Mao Zimiao lowered her body, her legs tensed.

Wang Qi used his spiritual sense to ask Zhen Chanzi, "Do you think this is a case of different people from the same grain? Is Du Bin's brain malfunctioning? Provoking trouble like this won't result in a deduction of conduct points, but won't it cause the Immortal Academy's teaching cultivators to dislike him?"

Zhen Chanzi looked serious, "It seems that keeping you away from that boy was the right decision. This boy doesn't want to join the Immortal Alliance. He's doing this on purpose."

"What?"

"You mentioned before that according to the nature of modern cultivators, forming cliques and scheming would mostly be disliked. And his current behavior of provoking trouble without thinking... If his fundamental technique is the Green Moon Wheel Technique, I understand!"

Wang Qi asked curiously, "How so?"

"Think about it, the ancient method also has its advantages. Ha, hahaha!"

"Speak directly!"

"Potential!" Zhen Chanzi said, "Modern methods don't rely on external things; the deeper the understanding of the Dao, the stronger the connection with the universe. Conversely, if one can't understand it, it becomes a major bottleneck. But the ancient method is different. Potential is one aspect, resources are another, and 'wealth, companions, methods, and location' are all important. To put it simply, as long as there are enough resources, the ancient method can even turn a pig into a demon immortal!"

Wang Qi scratched his head, "I always thought the modern method was easier."

His tone was tinged with pride.

Zhen Chanzi roared, "If you want to praise your own talent, just say it! Not everyone is a genius! If my guess is correct, the probability of a modern Golden Core cultivator advancing to the Spirit Master stage is much lower than that of an ancient Golden Core cultivator advancing to the Nascent Soul stage."

Wang Qi frowned, "But, as long as one breaks through to the Heavenly Evolution stage, advancing from Qi Cultivation to Golden Core is just a matter of time for the modern method."

"Not everyone has the courage to bet on whether they are a genius. On the contrary, with great determination, the ancient method can reach the Great Ascension stage through resources, especially now."

"Now?" Wang Qi thought for a moment, "Supply and demand affect prices! Modern cultivators don't need resources, so cultivation resources are naturally easier to obtain than before!"

"That's right, but the Immortal Alliance won't allow an ancient Great Ascension to exist, even if it's an ancient cultivator disguised as a modern one who can borrow the breath of the universe." Zhen Chanzi chuckled, "Now, thinking about it, the rule that all descendants of noble families and cultivators must be concentrated in the main and major branch headquarters of the Immortal Alliance seems to have a hidden agenda."

"But, old man, do you still want to be revived in the future?"

Zhen Chanzi said, "They didn't directly confiscate the ring, either because they think I will recognize the flaws of the ancient method and become a modern cultivator, or because they think that by the time you have the strength to help me refine a body, you will have become part of the Immortal Alliance and will distance yourself from me, an ancient cultivator. They probably concentrated students like Du Bin for this reason. These people have ancient methods that can directly point to the Great Ascension stage, and they can always use resources to create an unstable factor. It's better to educate each of them."

Wang Qi nodded, "I see, one way the beneficiaries eliminate opponents is by assimilating them, especially when the conflict is not at the resource level."

"You're using some strange terms again."

Wang Qi continued his analysis, "Du Bin's current state is just a troublemaker! Since he doesn't plan to take this path, he might as well prevent everyone else from taking it. And if I'm right, he only dares to provoke genius independent cultivators with no background. He is also a descendant of a noble family, with a large and prosperous family, and might not fear an independent cultivator who may not even reach the Spirit Master stage. For disciples of major sects, he might try to befriend them, ruin their reputation, and corrupt their minds."

"Although what you said isn't wrong, it feels like you're insulting him... Is that boy just dirt to you?"

Wang Qi smiled, "No, I'm starting to like these kids."

"Huh?"

"I just leveled up, and he's here to help me find the feel of my new level!" Wang Qi smiled brightly, "What a spirit!"

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Sorry, the two updates today will be a bit late.

But I'm a man of my word, I won't break my promise!

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