Ji Dong vaguely felt as if something had pierced his middle finger. As the saying goes, the ten fingers are linked to the heart. The intense pain made him frown slightly.
The Flaming Bar held onto Ji Dong's hand for a while before slowly releasing it. Before that, she purposely pinched Ji Dong's middle finger that was previously in pain. Ji Dong looked at his finger. There was nothing wrong with it, nor was there a scar.
The Flaming Bar smiled and said, "Go back. You'll understand in the future."
"Alright." Ji Dong would never ask what the Flaming Bar was unwilling to say. This was a tacit understanding and absolute trust.
"Goodbye, Flaming Bar." The Red Lotus rolled up and Ji Dong disappeared. Looking at the place where he disappeared, the Flaming Bar revealed a knowing smile in her eyes.
The rich mana undulation quietly spread out. The Flaming Bar raised her hand and flicked. A Red Lotus Fire floated out. The Red Lotus enlarged in the air and fell into the Earth Core Lake. After a while, the magma in the center of the Earth Core Lake surged. Under the support of the Red Lotus Fire that had expanded to a diameter of five meters, a huge egg rose up.
The outside of the eggshell was wrapped in gold and black light. The light inside was also flickering. The Flaming Bar flicked her finger again. A red bead of blood with the diameter of a gold coin floated out. It turned into threads of red light in the air and merged into the eggshell from all directions. Every thread of blood was protected by a layer of red light. They easily penetrated the gold and black light on the outside of the eggshell.
After that, the huge Red Lotus brought the huge egg back into the magma lake. The Flaming Bar muttered to herself, "With blood as the bridge, there's no need for any contract anymore."
When Ji Dong returned to his room, it was already the morning of the next day. He had cultivated in the Earth Core Lake for more than 16 hours this time. The mana in his body had clearly improved. He thought back to what he had gained that night and walked out of the room with satisfaction. He came to the field and started jogging.
The air at dawn was especially fresh, and the qi and blood in his body gradually calmed down from the state of cultivation. As he was running, Ji Dong suddenly felt something and turned his head to look behind him. He saw a figure quickly catching up to him and walking side by side with him.
"I didn't expect you to be my junior. I heard you've entered the Yin-Yang Hall." The person smiled and said to Hyōhime.
This person wore a yellow school uniform and was more than half a head taller than Ji Dong. He was handsome, and there was a hint of arrogance between his brows. He was precisely the person who had suppressed Ji Dong to the point of not being able to raise his head at the Bartender Guild. He was also the one who possessed the special number ten token in Yin Yang School, Ji Yeshang.
Ji Dong glanced at him and said calmly, "I'm surprised to see you here too."
Ji Ye didn't seem to notice Ji Dong's indifference at all. He said, "I went to find you yesterday, but I didn't knock on your door. You must be cultivating. I live very close to you, so I knew as soon as you came out. This isn't a coincidence."
"Why are you looking for me? Revenge? "Ji Dong glanced at him.
Ji Ye hurriedly shook his head and said, "How could that be? Don't think that the Heavenly Stem Academy's management is lax. In fact, the rules here are much stricter than those of any other academy. Once you break them, there's no mercy to speak of. The academy doesn't oppose challenges, but it does oppose private fights, especially between us students of the Yin-Yang Hall. I came to find you because of the Yi Shoots the Nine Suns that you made that day. You don't know, but after you left that day, our Central Plains City branch was turned upside down. Especially after we tasted the nine cups of Fallen Suns, Vice President Chen Xiao wrote a letter and sent it to the headquarters of the North Water Empire. Although I don't want to admit it, I have to say that you're a top-notch bartender that I can't imagine. I've never seen what Lord Du Sikang's bartending is like, but I don't think there's anything wrong with describing you as a god of wine."
Ji Dong's expression was still indifferent as he said, "You came to find me just to tell me this?"
Ji Ye chuckled and said, "Of course not. I came to find you on behalf of the guild. With your ability, if you're willing to join us, you'll at least be our vice president. With your ability, it's no problem for you to make a name for yourself in the world of bartending. Brother, I was in the wrong before, and I apologize. As long as you're willing to join the branch, I'll even kowtow and apologize to you."
Ji Dong stopped and looked Ji Ye in the eye. "First of all, there's no 'us' between us. Secondly, you're not my brother, and I won't join your Central Plains City branch. It's not impossible for me to join the Bartenders Guild, but there's only one condition: someone can beat me in bartending. Otherwise, don't bother me anymore."
After saying this, he turned and sped up again.
"Ji Dong, wait." Ji Ye didn't give up and hurriedly caught up. "Didn't you come to the Heavenly Stem Academy to learn? How about a sure-kill technique? As long as you agree, I'll give you the cultivation method of the sure-kill technique right now. I heard that you're a yin and yang dual fire element. The Bing Fire element or the Fuhuo series sure-kill technique is up to you. "
Ji Dong glared at him and said, "No need."
"Even the sure-kill technique won't do?" Ji Ye froze for a moment and said, "Ji Dong, you have to know that there are many benefits to joining the Bartenders Guild. You don't need to do anything at all, and you'll be paid handsomely every month. How about this, I'll make the decision on behalf of the branch president. Two sure-kill techniques, one for the Bing Fire element and one for the Fuhuo series. As long as your cultivation reaches three crowns, you'll have the possibility to cultivate them. If you need any help in the academy in the future, I'll do my best to help you. "
This time, Ji Dong simply ignored him and continued running as if he hadn't heard him.
Ji Ye's expression finally changed. "Ji Dong, don't go too far. Even if you're arrogant, you need to know your limits."
Ji Dong stopped for the second time and said, "My words won't change. If you want me to join the Bartenders Guild, sure. Let Du Sikang defeat me, and I'll join unconditionally. Otherwise, don't bother me. Also, in the Heavenly Stem Academy, I don't need your help. Cultivation is based on one's own ability. "
"You …" Ji Ye was an extremely proud person, but the Ji Dong in front of him was even more arrogant. His heart burned with anger. "Ji Dong, you'll regret this. I can't do anything to you in the academy if you offend me, but I have to remind you that the leader of the Yin-Yang School, the senior with the special token, Fury, is also the president of the Central Plains City branch. You came to provoke him and made the guild lose face. Big brother Fury won't let you off. Even in the academy, big brother Fury, who is known as the Thunder Emperor, has privileges that other students don't."
"So what?" Ji Dong replied coldly. He stopped running and turned to walk back to the earth element building. You can follow me on the field. I'll go back to my room, right?
Ji Ye was stunned when he heard Ji Dong's words. In his heart, the Thunder Emperor Fury was a supreme existence among the students of the Heavenly Stem Academy. Even the second and third ranked students of the Yin-Yang School wouldn't dare to speak like this. The Thunder Emperor's temper was something that even the mentors feared. He was also the only person who dared to go against the board of directors of the academy. But this new student in front of him, who was less than fifteen years old and had just entered the academy, actually dared to ignore the Thunder Emperor's authority.
Looking at Ji Dong's back, Ji Ye couldn't help but say, "The ignorant are indeed fearless. Ji Dong, looks like I'll have to pray for you."
Using the token, Ji Dong returned to the Yin-Yang School. He took out the map that Ye Xin had given him and looked at it. He wasn't familiar with the paths in the Yin-Yang School yet, so he had to carry the map with him. The canteen was on the east side of the first floor of the Yin-Yang School. If he went to have some breakfast, it would be time to assemble in the morning.
When Ji Dong arrived at the cafeteria, he was shocked as soon as he entered the door. It was not because of anything else, but because there were many more people than he had imagined.
Ye Xin had said the previous day that including him and Leng Yue, there were no more than 50 students in the Yin-Yang School. However, when he walked into the 500-square-meter canteen, there were at least 100 people as far as the eye could see. They were all dressed differently, and most of them were in their twenties or thirties. There were also some in their fifties or sixties, and some even older.
On the left side of the canteen, there was a row of long tables connected together. There were at least 30 types of food on them, and this was breakfast. There was even a 50-square-meter bar in the innermost area. There were a few people sitting there, but it was hard to tell whether they were drinking or not. Stone tables were placed in the center of the canteen. Not to mention 50 people, even 500 people could be accommodated here.
"Please show me your token." A weak voice was heard. Ji Dong turned his head and saw a middle-aged woman in her forties looking at him. He took out his token and handed it to her. The woman glanced at it and pointed at the food. She said, "Eat as much as you like. Don't waste anything."
"Thank you." Ji Dong's six senses were stronger than ordinary people's, and he was good at observing. Before he could take a closer look at the people in the canteen, two voices had already called his name.
"Ji Dong."
"Brother Ji Dong."
Leng Yue skipped over with a freshly wrapped egg in her left hand. The other person made Ji Dong a little speechless. It was Zhu Laoer, whose hair was messy and clothes were more torn than a beggar's.
"Brother Ji Dong, this is for you." Leng Yue handed over the egg in her hand. Looking at her big clear eyes, Ji Dong took the egg and patted her head. He said, "Thank you."
Zhu Laoer walked over and said with a smile, "Brother, hurry up and eat. We'll be gathering soon. Your teacher is very good. You'll definitely have a bright future if you follow him."
Zhu Laoer's voice was quite loud. When he called out "brother", it was so quiet in the canteen that you could hear a pin drop. A few exaggerated people even dropped the food in their hands and looked over with their mouths wide open.
Zhu Laoer gave Hyōhime a look and returned to his previous position to eat breakfast. Obviously, he called out "brother" on purpose. Ji Dong could not help but have a good impression of this crazy old man. He was building up his reputation. More importantly, even the Flaming Bar said that he was trustworthy. Ji Dong let down his guard and randomly chose some food.
Leng Yue followed beside Ji Dong and whispered, "Brother Ji Dong, why did that weird old man call you brother?"
Ji Dong smiled and said, "We're brothers of the opposite sex. We're friends despite the difference in age."
Leng Yue was stunned and said, "That's possible? Brother Ji Dong, I'm going to eat first. Sister Ye Xin is calling me. "
Ji Dong nodded and watched as Leng Yue skipped to a table in the inner area. Ye Xin and two other young girls in purple were sitting there. Ye Xin naturally saw Ji Dong as well. A strange look flashed in her eyes and she nodded to him.
Ji Dong returned the greeting and randomly chose some food. He sat at an empty table in the corner and started eating. He could feel that almost everyone in the canteen was staring at him, but no one was talking about him.
The food in the Heavenly Stem Academy was definitely much better than the food in the Fire Academy. After almost 16 hours of high-intensity cultivation, Ji Dong was already a little tired. After eating breakfast, his spirit recovered a little. He thought to himself that he had to improve his cultivation method. If he trained too hard, he wouldn't be able to recover his energy to study. From now on, he couldn't practice skills in the last two hours of cultivation at the Earth Core Lake. He had to rest as much as possible while recovering his mana. Meditation was a good way to rest.
The hall on the first floor was located in the middle of the Yin-Yang School. It was a place that could be reached after getting off the elevator. Only here could one truly feel the grandeur of the underground structure of the Yin-Yang School. The hall on the first floor was at least 10 meters tall. It could be said that it was a small field that was 100 meters long. The hall was extremely spacious, and only the surrounding walls were carved with totems of the 10 elements.
When Ji Dong arrived, some people had already gathered in twos and threes. However, very few people were talking. Most of them were in groups of two. Ji Dong discovered that the two people in each group were one older and one younger. It seemed that this was indeed a one-on-one education. There were as many teachers as there were students.
"You are Ji Dong?" At this time, a deep voice like muffled thunder came from behind Ji Dong.
The voice came so suddenly that Ji Dong wasn't prepared at all. He was startled and immediately turned around. He immediately saw an old man with red eyebrows and white hair. His white hair was neatly combed behind his head, and his black eyes were shining. There were no wrinkles on his simple face, so he couldn't tell his age. What surprised Ji Dong was that he couldn't feel a trace of mana from this old man. He couldn't even feel a trace of a human's aura. This was also why his sensitive senses hadn't detected anything before. For some reason, when he looked at him, Ji Dong felt that he was a little familiar.
"You are?" Ji Dong asked doubtfully.
"From now on, I will be your exclusive teacher at the Heavenly Stem Academy. I am Zhurong."
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