After a journey of more than a month, Lu Fan's figure had long since left the White Dragon Dynasty.
However, he didn't know where he was, only that this place was not under the jurisdiction of the White Dragon Dynasty.
The spiritual realm had boundless territories. Chen Banxian had told Lu Fan to keep heading west to reach the Tongtian Academy.
He had been full of confidence initially, but unexpectedly, after traveling for several months, he still hadn't found any clues.
It even made Lu Fan wonder if the Tongtian Academy didn't exist at all, and that Chen Banxian had just said it casually.
Arriving at a city, Lu Fan slowly walked in. This was one of many cities he had passed through, and he was quite used to it.
After strolling around the city, Lu Fan came to a tavern.
"Guest, what would you like to order?" the waiter asked, being quite polite.
"A kilogram of white wine, three kilograms of beef!"
Lu Fan said casually, "And by the way, I'd like to inquire about something. Where is this place?"
"This is Baishui City!"
The waiter replied, "You must have seen it when you entered, Guest!"
"I know it's Baishui City, of course!"
Lu Fan nodded. "What I want to ask is, which power governs Baishui City!"
As soon as he said this, everyone in the establishment looked towards Lu Fan, and they all smiled. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to ask such a question.
"Young man, this is the Taiyan Dynasty!"
A man chuckled, "You must be from out of town! To not even know this!"
"Taiyan Dynasty?"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. Just as he had expected, he had already left the territory governed by the White Dragon Dynasty.
"If I'm not mistaken, young man, you must be from a small dynasty!" the man laughed.
"Are there also distinctions between large and small dynasties?"
Lu Fan was slightly surprised and even more curious.
"Naturally. Ordinary small dynasties are insignificant compared to super dynasties!" the man asserted confidently.
"Could it be that within the super dynasties, there truly exist Sages?"
Lu Fan inquired, even more curious, as these matters were something he cared about.
"Isn't that a foolish question!"
Several other men looked at Lu Fan. "Those from small dynasties are indeed from small dynasties. Within the Taiyan Dynasty, not only are there Sages, but there are even existences more terrifying than Sages!"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned, somewhat surprised. Existences more terrifying than Sages – he truly didn't know what kind of figures they were.
"In that case, do any of you know of the Tongtian Academy?"
Lu Fan asked again. His purpose for leaving the White Dragon Dynasty this time was to go to the Tongtian Academy. Now, more than a month had passed, and he still hadn't found it.
"Tongtian Academy?"
Everyone present was suddenly startled and surprised. Although they had heard much, they had never heard of the Tongtian Academy.
"Young man, I think you've come to the wrong place. Within the Taiyan Dynasty, we've never heard of a Tongtian Academy!"
Several men spoke directly, their expressions becoming even more solemn.
"It seems I still need to ask elsewhere!"
Lu Fan gave an awkward smile. According to Chen Banxian, he could be sure he hadn't gone in the wrong direction, but now it seemed it wasn't that simple.
"You just said you're going to Tongtian Academy?"
Just then, a woman stepped forward, dressed in a white dress, exuding an ethereal aura.
"That's right!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "Could it be that you know, miss?"
"Of course, I know of Tongtian Academy!"
Hu Yu replied, "But why are you going to Tongtian Academy?"
"Naturally, to seek knowledge!"
Lu Fan gave an awkward smile. Although his strength had reached great accomplishment, according to Chen Banxian, he was still too weak. If he could enter Tongtian Academy, he would surely achieve something.
"Since that's the case, I'll take you there!"
Hu Yu said seriously, "But do you have anything to offer as a reward?"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned. He hadn't expected the woman before him to ask like this.
"Spirit artifacts, Holy artifacts, or the like!"
Hu Yu said with a serious expression, "If you have any, please take them out!"
"Miss, can't you see? He's from a small dynasty. How could he have such things!"
Several men nearby chuckled, looking down on Lu Fan.
"I do have a few spirit swords!"
Lu Fan said, and then he took out several spirit swords from his Qiankun bag. When he left the imperial city, Linglong had given Lu Fan a Qiankun bag containing many good things.
Looking at the spirit swords before him, Hu Yu was suddenly startled. Although Lu Fan was from a small dynasty, the items he possessed were extraordinary.
In the tavern, several men looked at the Qiankun bag in Lu Fan's hand. Their hearts stirred, especially at the sight of the spirit swords, which made them restless.
"Give me one, and I'll take you to Tongtian Academy!" Hu Yu chuckled lightly.
Lu Fan didn't say much and directly handed over a spirit sword. "I hope you'll keep your promise!"
"Naturally!"
Hu Yu snatched the spirit sword, her face filled with joy. With such a spirit sword, her strength would surely increase significantly.
Not long after, they left the tavern and headed towards the outskirts of Baishui City.
Meanwhile, inside the tavern, many men exchanged glances, revealing sinister smiles.
"That girl just now is probably not a good person. That kid has a lot of good stuff on him!"
The bald man said, "If we act together, we'll surely be able to snatch it!"
"I was thinking the same thing!" the lean man agreed.
In this spiritual realm, one must not flaunt their wealth, otherwise, they would be coveted. Lu Fan had committed a grave mistake.
In an instant, several men chased after them.
Lu Fan and the others had just exited the city when Hu Yu casually pointed in a direction, preparing to proceed.
"East?"
Lu Fan looked puzzled. "Isn't it west?"
"Of course not!"
Hu Yu said with a serious expression, "Tongtian Academy is to the east!"
Lu Fan was somewhat confused but dared not be negligent. He didn't have a map, so perhaps he had indeed gone the wrong way.
"Young man, don't be fooled by her!"
Just then, several bald men strode over, their demeanor arrogant.
"Why are you here?"
Hu Yu frowned slightly. She hadn't expected these people to follow them.
"I think you girl, don't know the location of Tongtian Academy at all!"
The bald man said coldly, "You just want to trick him out of his Qiankun bag!"
"Nonsense, I think you are the ones who came for the items inside the Qiankun bag!"
Hu Yu said coldly, and then looked at Lu Fan. "You don't need to be afraid. Since I've accepted your things, I won't let them harm you!"
Lu Fan stood to the side, frowning. If these people were indeed after the Qiankun bag, this world would be too chaotic.
"Little girl, I think you have some skills!"
The bald man chuckled. "Why don't you stop pretending? Let's join forces, take care of this kid, and split the spoils, how about it?"
"Ridiculous, I am not a person who has no shame!" Hu Yu drew her spirit sword.