As Sun Mo's low chant ended, a faint rustling sound rang out in the surroundings. It was like the stomachs of insects crawling past the leaves and tree bark. It was a sound that would cause one's hair to stand on end.
After that, many insects crawled in through the cracks of the doors, windows, and even the walls. Very soon, they gathered in front of Sun Mo, forming a black mass.
"Ah!"
Although Xianyu Wei was tall and sturdy, she was still a girl. Seeing so many insects, she immediately screamed in fear.
Xiao RiNan's complexion was also not good. Especially when he thought that he would have to deal with so many bugs in the future, he felt a little uncomfortable.
My dream of riding on an ancient beast and soaring in the blue sky was shattered before it even started.
"Rinan, do you know the difference between ideals and hobbies?"
Sun Mo had seen too many students like Xiao RiNan. Therefore, he didn't force Xiao RiNan to do anything but guided him.
Xiao RiNan shook his head.
"Ideals are what you want to pursue. In this process, there will be many difficulties, such as suffering a lot, sweating a lot, or walking a path that you don't want to walk. But in the end, if you can achieve your ideals, you will be a success."
Sun Mo stretched out his hand and let a few bugs land on the back of his hand.
"When you achieve your dreams, you can also keep a little hobby. But if you want to achieve your dreams through hobbies, that's a bit of a pipe dream."
Xiao Ri`nan sank into contemplation. As an intelligent youth, he understood Sun Mo's meaning.
His talent in the art of spiritual control was the highest, so naturally, he would be able to reach the highest level. As for the art of beast taming, he could just treat it as a pastime.
If he was obsessed with Beast Taming and didn't understand it, he wouldn't be able to achieve anything in his life.
"All successful people know when to give up and when to give up. They know what is most beneficial to them, and not do things based on their own preferences."
Sun Mo felt that Xiao RiNan was lucky. At the very least, he had pointed out the path to success for Xiao RiNan. As for some people, they kept on making mistakes.
When Sun Mo was in high school, there was a male classmate who followed the crowd and chose science. In the end, he failed and had to repeat his studies. Under the persuasion of his language teacher, he changed to liberal arts. In the end, after a year of hard work, he managed to get into a first-tier university.
He was extremely regretful. If he had chosen liberal arts, he would have been qualified to try his luck at a more prestigious university.
"Teacher, do I really have great talent in the art of spiritual control?"
Xiao RiNan was still puzzled.
"Haven't you noticed?"
Sun Mo counter-asked, "Then why don't we try the summoning earlier?"
Xiao RiNan fell silent for a few seconds. After that, he recalled the sound Sun Mo made. He also pouted and started to imitate it.
Xian Yuwei couldn't tell, but Mei Ziyu, who understood music, frowned, feeling extremely surprised.
Because the difference was only 30%.
After the low chant ended, Xiao RiNan looked at the bugs that did not move at all and smiled embarrassedly. Then, he felt a little relieved.
"Teacher, you overestimate me. My talent is not as good as you think."
Xiao RiNan felt that if the two of them had similar talents, he would focus on Beast Taming.
Sun Mo didn't reply. He snapped his fingers.
Pa!
The swarm of insects scattered like ants in boiling water.
"Did you see that?"
Sun Mo asked with a smile.
"This is … caused by me?"
On the ground, there were many insect corpses, like black sesame seeds on a sesame seed cake.
"Your psychic incantation wasn't completed, but it was already effective. That's why some of the bugs were killed."
Sun Mo explained.
"RiNan, for the psychic incantation, not only must the syllables be accurate, but it must also be imbued with willpower and spirit qi. Only then can one final incantation be completed."
Xiao RiNan was astonished. After that, he knelt down.
"Student Xiao RiNan begs Teacher to impart this psychic incantation to me."
As he spoke, Xiao RiNan kowtowed three times.
"If I don't teach you, I won't say it."
Sun Mo smiled. "Listen attentively."
Xian Yuwei, who was at the side, also pricked up her ears.
An hour later, Xiao RiNan completed the summoning. Looking at how the swarm of bugs danced in the air wherever he pointed, his mood also became better.
"This psychic art is very rare. Don't teach it to others."
Sun Mo warned.
Hearing this, Xiao RiNan hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed. "Teacher, I'll remember it."
After that, Xiao RiNan felt a little awkward. Although he had learned Sun Mo's stuff, he didn't wish to take him as his teacher.
"Go on, don't care about the title of teacher and student!"
Sun Mo didn't mind. "I'm not teaching you because I want to be your great teacher. I just hope that you won't waste your talent!"
Bzz!
Priceless Advice was activated.
Golden light spots splattered in the training room.
Mei Ziyu had long since known of Sun Mo's character. There was absolutely no fault to pick on. However, Xian Yuwei and Xiao RiNan were extremely shocked.
The appearance of Priceless Advice meant that Sun Mo wasn't joking.
One must know that in the Middle-Earth Nine Provinces, people viewed secret arts and cultivation arts as more important than their lives.
Xiao RiNan's countenance was solemn as he kowtowed again. "Many thanks for Teacher's understanding!"
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Xiao RiNan + 1,000. Respect (2,397/10000).
"Go on. If there's anything you don't understand before the Autumn Hunting Ceremony begins, just come and ask me."
Sun Mo indicated that Xiao RiNan could leave.
After he closed the door and left, Xian Yuwei couldn't hold it in anymore.
"Teacher, aren't you a little too generous?"
Xian Yuwei pouted, feeling injustice for her teacher. She felt that it was ridiculous that Xiao RiNan didn't acknowledge him as his teacher even though he was in such a state.
Mei Ziyu cast a glance at the fat girl, thinking that she hadn't acknowledged him as her teacher either. Moreover, what she was learning was the Dharma Skyshock Fist, a saint-tier cultivation art.
Xian Yuwei was simply too innocent and had long since forgotten about this matter. Right now, she had long since treated Sun Mo as her personal teacher. Every day, when she was sleeping, she would think about quickly raising her strength, wanting to fight for her teacher's glory during the Autumn Hunting Ceremony.
"I'm not someone who would force others to repay kindness!"
Sun Mo waved his hand, no longer wishing to talk about this topic. "You can continue!"
"Oh!"
Xian Yuwei was cultivating, but her mind wasn't focused.
"Just ask if you want to!"
Sun Mo frowned. This fat girl felt uncomfortable holding it in. Her large face was filled with a constipated expression.
"Teacher, what's the standard of your art of spiritual control?"
Xian Yuwei came over, blinking her eyes as she asked.
"Grandmaster!"
Sun Mo's reply was firm and confident.
"Wow!"
Xian Yuwei was shocked. She couldn't help but shake Sun Mo's arm. "Teacher, do you think I can learn?"
When she saw Xiao Ri`nan commanding the bug swarm earlier, Xian Yuwei felt that it was very cool.
If Li Ziqi and Lu Zhiruo were to act like this, Sun Mo would definitely be so beautiful that bubbles would pop up. He would just treat it as the joy of a family. But Xian Yuwei...
Please, can't you cut down this 180 pounds first?
This feeling was like an orange cat whose legs and neck couldn't be seen acting coquettishly. (Also, can you be a little gentler when you are hugging my arm and shaking it?)
Her arm was about to be torn off.
"Don't think too much, just practice the Dharma Skyshock Fist!"
Sun Mo instructed.
"Oh!"
Xian Yuwei's expression was downcast, but she didn't dare to rebut.
"Xian Yuwei, you didn't listen to what I said earlier at all."
Sun Mo frowned. "It's because Xiao Ri`nan has no talent in beast taming that I got him to change to the art of spiritual control. As for you, you are proficient in close-combat."
"Teacher, I was wrong."
Xian Yuwei lowered her head.
"You are someone who can become a battle god. Don't waste your talent."
Sun Mo encouraged, "Naturally, after you obtain some small achievements, I will teach you the art of spiritual control."
"Battle god? Teacher must be bluffing me! "
Xian Yuwei had never heard of a female battle god appearing in Middle-Earth's history. (Teacher is really good, he's willing to teach me.)
(He doesn't hide anything at all.)
...
Sun Mo's time passed rapidly between classes, teaching Xian Yuwei and Xiao Ri`nan, and his own cultivation and learning.
It was calm yet fulfilling.
As it was an anonymous examination with masks on, there weren't many examinees who knew each other's identities. Therefore, everyone was working hard silently. Moreover, they were 2-star great teachers after all, so they disdained using underhanded methods.
As for the great teachers of the Dragon Subduing Academy, they were also very tactful and didn't look for trouble with Sun Mo. One reason was that he had broken the record, and his knowledge of spirit runes was off the charts, gaining a great reputation. No one dared to offend him.
The other reason was that the Autumn Hunting Ceremony was coming soon. Everyone was full of energy, waiting to shoot to fame through a single battle. Therefore, they didn't want to complicate matters.
Therefore, Sun Mo's life during these two months was exceptionally peaceful.
There wasn't even a single person looking for trouble. Even if Sun Mo wanted to put on a show, he didn't have a chance.
"Sigh, the life of a genius great teacher is just so simple and boring."
Luckily, on a sunny morning, Murong Ye announced that the Autumn Hunting Ceremony would officially begin today. All the teachers and students of the school would set off for the Crimson Rock Mountain.
This mountain was named the Crimson Rock Mountain because it was made of red rocks. It was said that not a single blade of grass grew on it, and there were no ferocious beasts.
Therefore, this place became the place where the Autumn Hunting Ceremony would be held every year.
After the school meeting ended, the great teachers and students who wanted to participate in the Autumn Hunting Ceremony brought along their luggage and set off for the Crimson Rock Mountain.
If the students couldn't reach the Crimson Rock Mountain before nightfall, they wouldn't have the qualifications to participate in the Autumn Hunting Ceremony.
This was the first stage of the test, a test of endurance and will.
Great teachers had the qualifications to ride mounts, but the majority of them would walk in order to gain favorable impression points. After all, if students could do it, teachers could do it too.
Very soon, Xian Yuwei appeared before Sun Mo with a big backpack on her back.
"Teacher, I'll be going first."
Xian Yuwei waved her fist with a resolute look on her face. "Don't worry, I'll definitely fight to the death and obtain the title of Hunter King."
"Be careful on the way. Think more before you encounter any problems," Sun Mo instructed.
He had taught Xian Yuwei everything he could. The rest would depend on Xian Yuwei's performance.
"Mn!"
Xian Yuwei nodded heavily. After that, she started running toward the school gate.
There were many students like the fat girl. Because the distance between the Dragon Subduing Academy and the Crimson Rock Mountain wasn't close, 30% of the people would be eliminated at the start of every year.
"Sun Mo, why don't we go our separate ways?"
Mei Ziyu was also prepared. She didn't care about winning or losing, and she wouldn't participate in any competitions either. Therefore, she would ride a horse. However, Sun Mo couldn't.
Riding a horse would lower his evaluation among the students!
"Let's go together!"
Sun Mo pulled out the chasing cloud dagger and summoned the soul steed. In an instant, he attracted many gazes from the surroundings.
"Oh right, during this period of time, have you heard the low roars of giant dragons?"
Sun Mo asked.
During this period of time, he didn't know if he was hearing things or if he was having nightmares. Every day when he was sleeping, he would be woken up by the roars of giant dragons.
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