Jiang Wang had reported Song Qifang's request for the East-rising Purple Qi sword manual to Dong A.
It was not to complain, but because he had disobeyed the vice-dean's orders. He had to let Dong A know about this. Otherwise, if Song Qifang did something behind his back, Jiang Wang would be in deep trouble.
Of course, Song Qifang might not do such a thing. He had been in Maplewood City's Dao Academy for many years and always had a good reputation. Therefore, he asked Jiang Wang for the sword manual. It could be seen that he was thinking for the academy.
However, the difference in strength and status between the two parties was too great. Jiang Wang had to make more preparations to prevent trouble before it happened.
When Dong A heard this, she only raised her eyebrows. "I'm old. Ignore him."
Jiang Wang was secretly speechless. The dean was so direct …
However, he was not qualified to respond.
Dong A asked again, "How's your cultivation recently?"
"Before the middle of next month, I'll be able to complete the construction of the second Dao vortex."
"Not bad. The construction of the Dao vortex will be faster as you progress. Before you reach the Heaven and Earth Gates, cultivation is mostly a painstaking effort. The only barrier from the Dao Wandering realm to the Heavenly Cycle realm is the construction of a minor Heavenly Cycle. It's not difficult for you. Therefore, when you reach the Heavenly Cycle realm, you have to start thinking about the Dao technique inscribed in Heavenly Palace. You have to understand that the first instant-cast Dao technique inscribed in the Heavenly Cycle realm is very important to every cultivator. The stronger the Dao technique, the better. You have to find the most suitable Dao technique for you. "
"I understand."
Dong A thought and added, "In the future, you can report to me in advance if you encounter something like that in Wangjiang City. As long as you have reason and evidence, the Dao Academy of Maplewood City will definitely not ignore their disciples. Remember, your Senior Brother Zhu may not be able to protect you. However, the academy can. "
Jiang Wang's heart warmed. He felt that Dong A was like a teacher and a father to him.
However, Dong A did not give him a chance to express his gratitude. She waved her hand. "Go."
…
In the middle of the night, Jiang Wang woke up from his sleep.
He put on his clothes and walked to the courtyard with his sword.
The black-veiled woman looked at him with a smile. She was still dressed thinly in the cold winter night, as if she would be blown away by the wind at any moment.
"Do you remember the three things you promised me?" she asked.
Her voice was mellow and soft in the night.
Jiang Wang was stunned. "Now? Today? "
It was already past midnight, and it was already the eleventh day of the winter. It was the day of the County Academy's selection.
The three county courts were the most direct reserves of cultivators for the National Academy.
People like Lin Zhengren, who had obtained a spot in the National Academy through the Three Cities Dao Discussion, were guaranteed admission. As for people like Zhu Weiwo, who were sent directly by the National Academy, they were specially recruited. They were all in the minority.
The competition held once every five years by the three big prefectures was the most popular way to enter the National Academy. One hundred xiuzhe would enter each time.
All the students from Maplewood City's Dao College who had cultivated for more than five years had signed up for the selection. Of course, that included Li Jianqiu. After the trip to Sanshan City, their relationship had become even closer. Today, Jiang Wang had planned to send him off.
The black-veiled woman said softly, "The first thing is today."
Jiang Wang thought for a while and returned to the house. "Wait a moment."
He left a note for An 'an, telling her that he had something to do and that if he didn't come back to pick her up today, she should go find Ling He.
In reality, An 'an wasn't too worrying right now. When Jiang Wang couldn't get away, Tang Dun often took on the heavy responsibility of sending An' an to school. In his words, he had to do something for Teacher to feel at ease. Also, the two were both receiving guidance from Jiang Wang in martial arts. They could be considered "senior brother and sister" of the same sect, and their relationship was quite close.
Jiang Wang once again closed the door and came out. The black-veiled woman had already floated onto the roof and disappeared under the moonlight.
Jiang Wang chased after her. The figure in front of him was graceful and seemed to be within reach, but there was always a distance between them.
"Miss, how should I address you?" Jiang Wang was about four body lengths away from her, and he asked as he ran.
"Didn't I say? Call me sister. "The voice in front of him drifted over. It was too pleasant to hear.
"After all, 'sister' is too general. It can't refer to such a special and specific you." Jiang Wang's reply was very sincere and confident.
He had asked Zhao Rucheng this question before, and Zhao Rucheng had taught him to answer like this.
"Yo." The black-veiled woman deliberately stopped. When Jiang Wang caught up with her, she turned her head and glanced at him with a mixture of anger and joy. "Who taught you to say that?"
"No, no." Jiang Wang looked to the side. "I said it myself."
"When a man lies, he usually avoids my gaze and doesn't dare to look at me."
I don't dare to look at you? Jiang Wang thought and deliberately turned his head to look at her. His eyes were firm.
"In order to cover up his guilty conscience, sometimes he becomes particularly tough."
I'd better shut up. Jiang Wang thought.
"Hehe." The woman changed the topic. "Since this is the first time we've met, I've seen your naked body …"
Jiang Wang's face turned slightly red. She changed the topic. "The lotus behind the naked body. Then, call me White Lotus."
"Okay, Miss White Lotus." Jiang Wang felt relieved. He made up his mind to avoid chatting if he could.
But he quickly asked, "What are we going to do?"
"You'll know when we get there." White Lotus casually gave him a name.
"Then, where are we going?"
"You'll know when we get there."
"…"
They didn't speak for the rest of the journey.
White Lotus seemed to be deliberately testing the limits of Jiang Wang's speed. After leaving Maplewood City, she kept accelerating until Jiang Wang showed obvious signs of strain.
The sky gradually changed. The scenery by the roadside also gradually changed.
Jiang Wang couldn't help but ask, "Are we going to Tri-Mountain City?"
"You'll know when we get there." White Lotus seemed to be deliberately teasing him. After she finished speaking, she was amused.
Jiang Wang could only suppress his doubts and hurry along with her.
When White Lotus finally stopped, the sun was already high in the sky.
Looking at the peak in front of him and hearing the faint roars of beasts, Jiang Wang suddenly had a bad feeling. "What are you going to do at Yuheng Peak?"
White Lotus looked at him, her eyes seeming to be smiling. "Don't worry. I won't do anything that goes against your principles, and I won't do anything that will send you to your death."
"So, what is it?"
"Come with me first."
"Wait? We're going to Yuheng Peak? There are so many Vicious Beasts. Just the two of us? "
White Lotus seemed to have been prepared. She bent down and went into a cave. After a while, she came out with two beast skins.
She put on one of the sheets and threw the other one to Jiang Wang.
"Put it on."
It was about a tiger's skin. It felt good to the touch, but it didn't seem to have been processed too carefully. There was a fishy smell.
"What are we going to do with it? Pretend to be a Vicious Beast? "Jiang Wang felt that everything today was a bit ridiculous.
"Didn't you ask me how to get to Yuheng Peak?" White Lotus was wrapped in a huge beast skin — it seemed to be fox skin or something. The pattern was very beautiful — and she walked past Jiang Wang. "This is the answer."
"No." Jiang Wang had a headache. "Will the Vicious Beasts treat you as one of their kind if you put on the beast skin?"
"Vicious Beasts don't have intelligence. Don't you know? "
"That's true, but …"
"Isn't it too ridiculous? I didn't think that in front of such a difficult group of Vicious Beasts, we could use such a simple method to sneak in. Sometimes, what baffles us is not the real predicament, but the thought predicament. "
White Lotus took out a bottle of ointment and applied it on her hand. Then, she took out a little and motioned for Jiang Wang to extend his hand and apply a little on the back of his hand.
She explained as she applied, "In addition to this ointment that masks the smell, you only need a little bit to not be discovered by the Vicious Beasts."
Her fingers were very cold, but also had a very subtle softness. She lightly circled the back of his hand a few times and then left.
"Simply put, there is a solution to the problem, but there is no cure for the fool." She finally concluded.
"Why do I feel like you're scolding me …" Jiang Wang muttered as he put on the tiger skin.
At this moment, his eyes froze.
He froze in front of a cave in the distance. He saw shadows of a few Killer Cliff Bees entering and exiting.
But he clearly remembered that not long ago, Tri-Mountain City's Lord Dou Yuemei had killed all of these Vicious Beasts.
"These Killer Cliff Bees … weren't they all killed?" Jiang Wang asked.
There was a trace of panic in his voice that he didn't notice.
"What do you think?"
White Lotus's voice sounded like she was laughing but not laughing.
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