"I've never been interested in sect disputes!"
Lu Fan shook his head, his expression indifferent, as if he had no such intention.
"It seems my guess was correct. You are no ordinary person, and even the position of Vice Sect Master cannot move you!"
Tie Bao sighed, not daring to say more. Such matters require willingness. Since Lu Fan had no interest, even offering the position of Sect Master would be useless.
"I once heard that within the Three-Corner Domain, there is an academy!"
Lu Fan changed the subject. "Have you ever heard of it?"
"Are you referring to Tongtian Academy?"
Tie Bao was slightly surprised and looked at Lu Fan again.
"That's right, Tongtian Academy!"
Hu Yu nodded. "It seems you know of it, otherwise you wouldn't have that look on your face!"
"Of course I know!"
Tie Bao nodded. "Tongtian Academy has a great reputation in the Three-Corner Domain. How could anyone from the Three-Corner Domain not know of it!"
"In that case, do you know its location?"
Lu Fan asked again, showing more concern. His purpose for coming to the Three-Corner Domain this time was to go to Tongtian Academy.
"This question might be beyond my knowledge!"
Tie Bao shook his head with a helpless expression. "Tongtian Academy has a great reputation in the Three-Corner Domain, but knowing its exact location is likely beyond our ability!"
"What do you mean by that?" Lu Fan frowned slightly.
"Tongtian Academy has strict admission requirements. Generally, those who can enter are one in ten thousand."
Tie Bao stated frankly. "To this day, the people of the Three-Corner Domain do not know the specific location of Tongtian Academy. However, there are rumors that Tongtian Academy has an internal space, and one must be led to enter it!"
Lu Fan frowned slightly. "According to you, is it impossible for me to go to Tongtian Academy?"
"Not necessarily. Tongtian Academy recruits once every three years, and this year happens to be the third year."
Tie Bao chuckled. "As long as you can pass the assessment, you will have a chance to enter!"
"I see!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, having learned a lot.
Not long after, they returned to Tie Shan Sect. The elders within the sect all looked on with joy in their hearts.
"Tie Bao, you're finally back. The Sect Master was very worried!" an old man said with a smile.
"I almost didn't make it back this time!"
Tie Bao gave a wry smile, feeling quite aggrieved. Being plotted against by the Bei Ji Sect made him very unhappy.
"The Bei Ji Sect has done this, and Tie Shan Sect will make them pay the price!"
A woman spoke, her words sharp.
"Elder Fei Niao, I know you have feelings for Tie Bao, but this matter requires careful consideration!" another elder said with a smile.
Elder Fei Niao's face flushed slightly, not expecting to be spoken of like that by the old man.
"By the way, it's all thanks to this esteemed guest that I managed to escape death this time!"
Tie Bao spoke, looking towards Lu Fan.
The people of Tie Shan Sect all looked at Lu Fan, appearing somewhat surprised.
Lu Fan looked so young, not like a powerful expert. Tie Bao, an elder of Tie Shan Sect, addressed him with such respect, which was puzzling.
"I presume this Daoist friend has extraordinary strength, otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to defeat those experts from Bei Ji."
Elder Fei Niao spoke. "However, seeing how young you are, are you perhaps a Venerable?"
"Fei Niao, do not be disrespectful!"
Tie Bao said repeatedly. "To be able to kill Elder Hu Qiu in an instant, such strength is extraordinary. Who among our sect can achieve this?"
"Elder Hu Qiu of the Bei Ji Sect?" Fei Niao was slightly startled. "Does he really have such strength?"
The other elders were also curious. Under normal circumstances, even their Tie Shan Sect did not have such a powerful individual. To kill Hu Qiu in an instant, even the Sect Master might not be able to achieve this.
Thinking of this, the elders became even more doubtful, mainly because Lu Fan was too young. Such a young person should not possess such strength.
"You don't need to doubt anymore. I know what you are thinking."
Tie Bao shrugged. "Our esteemed guest is indeed this powerful, and it's not unusual."
Upon hearing this, Fei Niao smiled. "To be praised by Tie Bao like this is enough to show the esteemed guest's extraordinary nature."
"You flatter me!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "As a newcomer, it's not worth mentioning."
"Fei Niao, hurry and prepare something."
Tie Bao said. "I will be hosting a banquet for our esteemed guest tonight, and we must not neglect him."
"I will go and make the arrangements now!"
Fei Niao quickly nodded, not daring to delay even for a moment. He always followed Tie Bao's arrangements.
"Esteemed guest, please come this way."
Tie Bao said with a smile. "I will show you around Tie Shan Sect."
"Thank you!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, his expression remaining indifferent.
He had come to Tie Shan Sect not for a tour, but to inquire about the specifics of Tongtian Academy. It also served as a place to stay.
"Look, look, it's him who saved Elder Tie Bao. I heard he's already a Venerable at such a young age."
"Is he really that powerful? To be a Venerable at such a young age, his future is boundless."
"Do you even need to ask? Elder Tie Bao wanted him to become the Vice Sect Master, but he wasn't interested."
Conversations continued, and many female disciples watched from the side, their hearts filled with fantasies. Lu Fan was not only powerful but also handsome. Such an unparalleled prodigy naturally held a high status in their eyes.
Seeing the many female disciples, Tie Bao smiled. "Our esteemed guest is young and vigorous. He will be staying at Tie Shan Sect tonight. Are there any other needs? Tie Shan Sect has many female disciples. If you wish, we can send them to you."
Lu Fan was somewhat surprised. "There's such a rule? Don't they have human rights?"
"Esteemed guest, you may not know, but in the entire Three-Corner Domain, strength is paramount."
Tie Bao stated frankly. "As the saying goes, a higher official can crush a lower one. It's the same in the Three-Corner Domain. Those with strong power have the right to speak, while the weak can only depend on others."
"My esteemed guest is very noble and disdains these women from your sect," Hu Yu said with dissatisfaction.
She had followed Lu Fan for so long without him touching her, so how could other women get close to him.
"Miss Hu Yu is correct." Tie Bao quickly nodded. "It was my oversight. How could someone of the esteemed guest's demeanor be interested in the female disciples of Tie Shan Sect."
Lu Fan was speechless. He didn't say anything, but as Hu Yu had said, he wasn't very interested in these women, nor would he do anything out of line. This was because in his heart, there were only two figures: Princess Linglong, and Lin Ke.