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The group at the academy had lost the laughter of previous months; Feng Xiao's departure cast a shadow over everyone's hearts. Was Jin Qi weak? At first glance, the levels of cultivators seemed to categorize him as merely at the second tier, making him appear quite insignificant. With many Golden Disciples around, no one expected Jin Qi to be particularly powerful.
However, upon closer observation, one would realize that Jin Qi was not truly a weakling. With over two hundred years of life experience, a Gold Cultivator could master many skills and freely manipulate Spiritual Energy to soar through the air. This gave him a significant advantage over Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators. If he possessed one or two trump cards, even ordinary Ying Cultivators would have little reason to fear him.
Starting from Jin Qi, cultivators began their ascent from the base of the pyramid. Jin Qi held a relatively high position, much like Gu did when he was at the Pseudo Golden Elixir stage. That realm was never short of geniuses, who often brought out the best in Jin Qi's cultivation. The gap between an ordinary No Genius Ying Cultivator and a talented Gold Cultivator was not insurmountable.
The differences in quality were not absolute; the gap between Gold and Infant stages could be bridged with certain treasures or powerful Talisman, which explained why No Genius cultivators could fight above their level.
However, during that incident outside the Flowing Cloud Realm, everyone had fled in disarray without showcasing any of their talents as cultivators. If it weren't for Gu, they might have faced total annihilation.
Members of the Harmony Society were diligent Disciples of the Academy, each driven by their own reasons for striving forward. Though they occasionally slacked off, they never gave up. Cigarette Paper felt that they fell far short compared to Gu.
In everyone's eyes, those who participated in the hunt were the elite of Harmony Society. Yet that hunt had cost some their lives—a fact that was hard for everyone to accept. Fueled by grief and anger, each person worked harder on their cultivation without any hint of laziness.
Wen Tian and Zhang Qian carried an air of arrogance among their peers, knowing they were not geniuses among True Disciples and were merely representatives of Mok Ming Academy's focus on cultivating Dongyi. However, that hunt had made them acutely aware of their own limitations.
Gu Na's formidable combat strength served as a wake-up call for everyone; he could contend with Peak Nascent Soul and even Divine Period cultivators and beasts. How could someone from the Pseudo Golden Elixir period possess such overwhelming power? It defied common sense.
Wen Tian and his companions were astonished to realize they had underestimated that new Junior Brother. Previously, they might have relied on Jin Qi's cultivation to suppress Yi Dong Gu, but now that Gu had broken through Jin Qi's level with his formidable close-combat skills and exceptional battle talent, he controlled the rhythm of the battlefield in ways no one from Harmony Society could match. In their eyes, Gu was no longer just an ordinary Outer Sect Disciple; even their True Inheritance members could not compare to him.
And just half a month later, an even more astonishing piece of news emerged: this Junior Brother had managed to refine an excellent Nourishing Heart.
Little did they know that Xiao Yi had seen a True Inheritance senior brother take that bottle of Nourishing Heart with wide-eyed astonishment. He was so shocked he could have stuffed his fist into his mouth while carefully securing the medicine as if afraid someone would snatch it away. When questioned about where he got it from, it seemed clear that if he didn't keep quiet about it, he might end up silenced permanently—after all, some secrets should never be revealed.
Xiao Yi remembered Gu's instructions. If not, he would reveal Gu's identity. Hearing the name Xuanming stirred thoughts in that aggressive senior brother, who began to ponder the implications.
A few days ago, Gu had once again asked Xiao Yi to sell a batch of Refining Spirit. This was far superior to the low-grade Nourishing Heart. Refining Spirit could significantly enhance a cultivator's mental strength before reaching the Infancy realm, bolster the Great Master's Divine Sense, increase cultivation speed, and even offer many unseen benefits.
That time, there were three pills of Refining Spirit. One was bought by Wang Steward, another ended up in Ruo Nan's possession, and the last was taken by a member of Harmony Society named Chang Lan. Once this incident spread, it quickly put Gu Na—who had been somewhat absent from classes and spending all his time in the library—back in the spotlight.
Initially, everyone paid attention to Gu due to his extraordinary talent and his solo apprenticeship ceremony, coupled with Liu Shizu's reputation. This made the name Xuanming echo in every disciple's ears within the academy. However, this incident caused a stir among the elders and stewards of the academy. After all, only elders with Infancy cultivation could refine Refining Spirit; no disciple had ever produced such a potent elixir.
Moreover, even if Elders managed to refine Refining Spirit, most of them lacked the finesse of their own legs. At that moment, having a disciple capable of refining Refining Spirit could potentially change the status quo where it was controlled by the Sect. Everyone began calculating their own interests.
Bu Luo clearly realized that those ill-intentioned elders might misdirect their focus onto Gu. It was only because Dou Elder stepped in to take Gu under his wing that the restless elders and stewards paused their schemes. However, not everyone was willing to let things rest.
Just after noon, having descended from Resolving Peak in Dong Lai, Gu encountered a scholar holding a fan approaching him.
"Is that you, Xuanming junior brother? I am Sun Zheng," he introduced himself. "I am a disciple of Elder Wu from Outer Court. I wonder if you have time to visit my humble abode? My senior brother has brought back some fine wine from his travels; it would be delightful to share it together."
Sun Zheng's red attire made him stand out in the crowd, especially with his folding fan—a rarity in the Cultivation World. Such habits were more common among nobility and wealthy merchants in the secular world; it certainly drew attention.
"Thank you for your kind invitation, but I have some matters to attend to," Gu replied with a shake of his head as he continued toward Shandong. No one would fly around Resolving Peak without reason; that would be disrespectful to the academy's teachers and show a lack of reverence for Mr. Book's teachings. Thus, Outer Court disciples typically walked between the mountains and East Mountain. Although shrinking space was slower than flying, it was not too slow either.
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