The many disciples watching were bewildered. They had expected a good show, but it ended in such a manner.
However, it was understandable. With Bi Yao as their backing, who would dare make a rash move?
After leaving the vicinity of Qingyun Sect, Da Long suddenly looked at Xiao Hai and slapped him. "You brat are truly something! You almost got us killed. If the gang leader finds out about this, even I would be in trouble!"
Xiao Hai fell to the ground, looking utterly helpless. "I didn't know she had Senior Sister Bi Yao as her backer. If I had known, I would never have acted like this!"
"Enough nonsense. You don't need to stay in Qinghai Gang anymore," Da Long said coldly. "You are not welcome here."
"Brother Long, Senior Sister Bi Yao isn't angry, and this matter is already in the past. Please, just let me go!" Xiao Hai pleaded desperately.
"If you offend Senior Sister Bi Yao, even I have to plead with the gang leader for you. As for you, there's no need to return to Qinghai Gang!" After saying this, Da Long left with many experts.
Xiao Hai stood there stunned, filled with helplessness, unsure of where to go. He knew very well that he usually relied on the name of Qinghai Gang to act arrogantly at Beihai Academy. Now that he was expelled from Qinghai Gang, many people would surely find trouble with him. In this situation, he would be left with no support at Beihai Academy.
During this month, Lu Fan's alchemy skills gradually improved, and the Spirit Gathering Pills he refined had great effects. To better consolidate the influence of Qingyun Sect, Lu Fan and others found a larger courtyard, allowing them all to live together.
Most importantly, a Spirit Gathering Formation was set up in this courtyard, with dense spiritual energy. Even Bi Yao often came to cultivate there, and she highly approved of the spiritual energy in the courtyard.
Looking at the Spirit Gathering Pill he had just refined, Lu Fan was quite satisfied. After repeated practice, his alchemy skills had reached a very high level, even achieving ultimate control over the heat.
"Old man, you said I was a second-grade alchemist before. Have I reached third grade now?" Lu Fan asked confidently. "Look at the color of this Spirit Gathering Pill; it's much better than before. Such astonishing pills, even a third-grade alchemist might not be able to refine them."
"You underestimate alchemists, boy!" Old Man Hong Meng said directly. "Alchemists are not ordinary people, and it is extremely difficult to break through to each grade. To reach a higher level, one must undergo continuous tempering. Your alchemy skills have indeed reached their peak, but unfortunately, you still haven't reached the level of a third-grade alchemist."
"Still not there?" Lu Fan's expression stiffened. He hadn't expected that with his current alchemy skills, he still hadn't reached a certain level.
"We are heading to Dan City tomorrow!"
Bi Yao walked over. "Are you ready?"
"Of course, I'm ready!" Lu Fan chuckled. "This time, when we go to Dan City, I will do my best. Senior Sister Bi Yao can rest assured."
"I like hearing you say that!" Bi Yao nodded slightly. "When the time comes and you win first place in Dan City, I will reward you with something."
"Really?" Lu Fan was quite intrigued. Whatever Bi Yao took out was likely not simple.
"Of course, it's true!" Bi Yao nodded solemnly.
"In that case, I will not disappoint Senior Sister Bi Yao!" Lu Fan nodded slightly.
"I want to go with you too!" Long Yi walked over. "Beihai Academy is too dull. Although I can improve my strength, it's also a bit boring."
"Cultivation is inherently tedious. If you want to go, then let's go together!" Bi Yao smiled gently. "It's a good opportunity to broaden your horizons in Dan City."
"I want to go too!" Li Ziming spoke up.
"The main purpose of going to Dan City this time is to participate in the Alchemy Competition!" Lu Fan said softly. "You should stay and guard Qingyun Sect."
"This is too unfair!" Li Ziming rolled his eyes. "Even though I can't refine pills, I can still watch."
"Little Fan has said so, just do as he says!" Long Yi shrugged. "You can't go against his will, after all, he is the sect leader."
With these words, Li Ziming showed a bitter smile and could only nod silently.
The next morning, Bi Yao arrived at the courtyard early. Lu Fan was also ready and said, "It's over a thousand miles from here to Dan City. Such a long distance, it won't be easy to see it!"
"If only you could fly!" Bi Yao said. "This distance is not much for those who can fly; they can reach it in the blink of an eye."
"I do have a pair of spiritual energy wings!" Lu Fan smiled slightly. A pair of wings instantly grew from his back, and with the infusion of spiritual energy, his figure soared into the sky, like a roc spreading its wings.
Soaring above Beihai Academy, it immediately caused many people in the academy to exclaim, especially Lu Fan's powerful figure, which attracted much attention.
In the territory of Tianshan Sect, Han Li also looked at the sky, showing joy. These spiritual energy wings were purchased from their Tianshan Sect, and their effect seemed quite good.
The reason for attracting everyone's attention was that among the many disciples of Beihai Academy, no one had reached the Spirit King realm. Only by reaching the Spirit King realm could one soar through the sky. Unfortunately, they could only look up, and through continuous growth, they might have a chance to achieve this.
In mid-air, after performing a few poses, Lu Fan returned to the courtyard. After a series of maneuvers, his spiritual energy was greatly depleted, making it difficult to sustain.
Looking at the panting Lu Fan, Bi Yao shook her head. "It seems you are still too weak. Even with spiritual energy wings, you can't fly very far."
"If that's the case, how will we go?" Lu Fan asked.
"Let's take a flying ship! I remember in Beihai City, there are flying ships that can directly reach Dan City. Although they require spirit stones, the price is quite reasonable!"
Bi Yao said directly. "This way, we can save time on the journey."
"Then let's go to Beihai City first!" Lu Fan nodded slightly.
In fact, he felt that his spiritual energy wings could reach Dan City if he persisted, but since Long Yi also had to go, they had to take the spirit energy flying ship.
Not long after, the few of them arrived at Beihai City. This Beihai Village was an affiliated force of Beihai Academy and naturally fell under its jurisdiction.
After walking on the street for a while, Lu Fan said, "Senior Sister Bi Yao, you are knowledgeable. Do you know about the ancient forbidden area in the mountains outside Beihai City, where no one is allowed to enter?"
"There is indeed an ancient forbidden area!" Bi Yao's expression became solemn. "But no one dares to step into it lightly. Since it is called a forbidden area, there must be a reason for it. Therefore, most of the people who have entered the forbidden area over the centuries have perished, meaning none have survived."