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Li Xiaonan stood in the courtyard of Liuxu Palace, his hands clasped behind his back, enjoying the rare tranquility.
Ever since Ni Zhi had crossed his bottom line a few days ago, he had not shown up again. Even the production techniques for Vast Starry Sky and Big Brother Phone had gone unclaimed, leaving Li Xiaonan to relish his newfound leisure.
Adopting an attitude of indifference, he acted as if nothing had happened.
“Excuse me… is the master of Liuxu Palace here?” A young Taoist boy, around fifteen or sixteen years old, appeared at the entrance.
Li Xiaonan immediately felt a bad premonition and stiffened his expression. “He’s not here!”
“Li Xiaoyang, you’ve got some nerve! How dare you lie with your eyes wide open!” A Yellow-Clad Woman emerged from the side, her eyes sparkling mischievously, startling Li Xiaonan.
“Master’s Wife… what brings you here! Hehe, what wind blew you in today…” Li Xiaonan's mouth twitched awkwardly.
In terms of strength, he could definitely defeat Huang Yan now, but for some reason, every time he saw her, he felt a chill run down his spine.
“North Wind! If you don’t come back soon, I’ll have to drink North Wind myself!” Huang Yan glared at him sharply, causing the young boy beside her to jump in fright.
Goodness… Master is so scary; I’ve never seen her this fierce before…
Li Xiaonan instinctively shrank his neck and chuckled nervously. “How could that be… isn’t there still you here…”
“I can’t make Jade Dragonfly, Vast Starry Sky, or that Big Brother Phone! Your master should have passed on my message! You’ve taken up a spot as a true disciple in my Vermilion Bird Hall without studying or contributing. Don’t you think you’re asking for trouble…”
“Hehe…”
“Hehe your head! Come on! I’ve already arranged everything for you; you’re giving today’s lecture! Elder Ni will be there to listen too…” Huang Yan grabbed Li Xiaonan just as he was about to slip away.
“Lecture… what am I supposed to talk about… I’m not prepared at all… wait! Help! Someone save me!” Li Xiaonan cried out in despair.
As a mentor, what kind of joke is that? Such matters should be handled by the experts, like the Aries Master... I can't take on that responsibility. What if I end up ruining the beautiful flowers and plants of our homeland?
And that person wants to come and listen to my lecture? Does he think he's the principal or a research supervisor? It's clear he wants to dig into my background. The more I look at that person, the more I dislike him. If he weren't my adoptive father's master's uncle, I would have turned and run away long ago!
“Xiao Nan! Who are you? Let him go!” The Ice Maiden raised her left hand, conjuring a swirling mist of icy blue.
Li Xiaonan felt as if he had found a lifeline; only the Ice Maiden didn’t know Huang Yan. “Ice Sister, save me…”
The Ice Maiden nodded, and the mist in her hand grew larger.
Huang Yan was furious and kicked Li Xiaonan in the rear.
The young Taoist let out a startled cry, feeling a tightness in his lower back! That hurt!
“I’m his Master’s Wife! If I want him to give a lecture, you tell me whether you should help him or me? All you know is chasing girls! Is your head filled with brains or nonsense? How much of the refining skills I taught you have you actually learned? If I don’t drag you to Bolearning Institute today, I’ll change my surname!” Huang Yan released Li Xiaonan’s collar and grabbed his long ponytail.
“Hey… don’t pull me! I’ll go… I’ll go, okay?” Li Xiaonan grimaced, looking more pained than if he had eaten bitter melon.
This was the hairstyle Yanrong had styled for him this morning; his head could bleed, but his hairstyle must not be messed up!
The Ice Maiden stared blankly at the scene before her, feeling a twinge of envy towards Huang Yan.
When will I be able to speak to Li Xiaonan like that woman does…
Seeing the Ice Maiden standing there with two orbs in her hands, lost in thought, Li Xiaonan blurted out, “Ice Sister, if you have nothing else to do, why don’t you come with me? It would be great to teach those disciples together.”
The Ice Maiden was taken aback but then nodded.
It was rare for there to be no other women around Li Xiaonan; this was indeed a good opportunity to get closer to him.
Li Xiaonan brushed off the dust from his clothes and flicked his hair, the tips creating a stunning visual effect.
Wow! So handsome! That bright golden color is hurting my eyes! Am I going blind?
The young Taoist stared blankly at Li Xiaonan, saliva dripping from his mouth.
Huang Yan couldn't help but furrow his brow. How did this kid come back with such an alluring aura? If he were to give a lecture, would he lead the disciples astray?
In the days to come, a unique fan club for Li Xiaonan emerged in the Outer Academy, proudly displaying silly smiles. At that moment, Huang Yan truly regretted calling Li Xiaonan out.
"Hey, have you heard? Today's lecture is by Liu Su!"
"Yeah! I heard he's very mysterious!"
"I've heard he used to be an idiot!"
"Is that true? I heard he killed Xing Su from the Azure Dragon Hall and severely injured an elder. They say it all stems from his refining skills!"
Li Xiaonan's mouth twitched. Even before entering the Vermilion Bird Hall, he could hear discussions about him, which basically followed the pattern of being a Transformer on the outside and an indestructible cockroach on the inside—capable of anything with three heads and six arms.
Heh... Am I really that impressive?
It seems like I might be!
Clearing his throat, Li Xiaonan walked in, and instantly there was a deathly silence below as everyone stared at him in awe.
Someone in the crowd exclaimed, "Wow! Liu Su is so handsome!" Immediately, it was as if a drop of water fell into hot oil, causing an explosion of excitement.
Li Xiaonan cleared his throat again, gesturing lightly with his hands, but his gaze was fixed on the coldly standing Cross-dresser Xian Ni Zhi at the far end. Meanwhile, Ni Zhi's attention was on the Ice Maiden who had followed Li Xiaonan in.
"Well, hello everyone, my name is Li Xiaonan. A few years ago, I was just a fool, but now I have become one of the elites of the Outer Academy. Here, I want to thank the Outer Academy, thank Elder Duan Yu, thank my master Yu Jizi, thank Elder Huang Yan, and thank my parents! Of course!" Li Xiaonan paused for a moment, instantly capturing everyone's attention.
"The one I should be most grateful to is myself! Cultivation is about going against the heavens; nothing is impossible as long as you dare to think and act. This continent has a place for you! Alright, that's all I have to say today!"
Huang Yan smiled and nodded, but his expression suddenly froze as he shot a fierce glare at Li Xiaonan.
"Heh heh..." Li Xiaonan chuckled awkwardly. "Next up, let's welcome today's special guest, the Scattered Immortal Ice Maiden!"
Li Xiaonan grinned and kicked the ball directly to the Ice Maiden before stepping off the stage, lightly patting her shoulder as he did so.
Ni Zhi snorted coldly and disdainfully left the Vermilion Bird Hall.
Seeing his relationship with that woman, it was clear he was in cahoots with Mo Changqing! Hmph! Very well! Kid, just wait; this time next year will be your memorial day.
The Ice Maiden was taken aback, forcibly pushed onto the stage by Li Xiaonan. With no choice left, she could only begin sharing her understanding of artifact refining.
Taking advantage of the distraction around him, Li Xiaonan quietly moved toward the exit.
Huang Yan stepped on his clothing hem. "Li Xiaoyang, what do you think you're doing?"
"Heh heh, I... I'm just going to make a phone call to Ling Kui to let her know I won't be home for dinner today..."
Ever since the golden characters appeared on the Spirit Platform, my senses have become exponentially stronger.
Ni Zhi's gaze when leaving clearly indicated he wanted to deal with me. As they say, one must always be wary of others; I need to prepare and be ready to slip away at any moment!
In the past, I could eat my fill without worrying about anyone else; now that I'm followed by a whole crowd behind me, I can't afford to act recklessly.
Huang Yan frowned slightly. "Fine! Come back early; don't think you can escape so easily!"
"Well! No way! Absolutely!" Li Xiaonan chuckled shyly.
I let my wives slip away!
"Hey! Ling Kui, listen carefully, don't ask me why! Just do what I say immediately, notify everyone to pack up and head back to Qingyu City! Remember to leave in pairs, don't let anyone notice. Once we're out of the city, go up Nine Phoenix to meet Chestnut and the others!"
He hung up Big Brother Phone and directly sent a thought to Dai Lizi and An Quan Tao: Protect everyone!
His expression turned cold as he glanced at the towering Founding Hall in the distance, then switched to a smile as he returned to his lecture.
As night gradually fell, the disciples listening to the lecture clearly lost their initial excitement. Although Ice Maiden was doing well, they still hoped to hear Li Xiaonan teach.
"Mentor Liu Su! Could you share your insights on artifact forging with us?" a bolder girl raised her hand and interrupted.
Li Xiaonan was lost in thought, staring out the window, contemplating how to make his escape soon.
Should I pull off a big one? Knock out the Master, Master's Wife, and Senior Brother, then stuff them into sacks?
Sigh, that doesn't seem feasible. I wonder if my current Heavenly Gang Golden Body and Seven-Level Pagoda could stand against an immortal. Defense should be fine, but I definitely wouldn't be able to hurt him.
If only I were a bit stronger; it’s always regrettable when you need more power!
If Harmony Technique had already reached Celestial Stage, I could probably incapacitate Ni Zhi in one go. Maybe I could even extract some useful information! It would lay a foundation for my future endeavors in the immortal realm!
Huang Yan nudged Li Xiaonan with her elbow. "What are you daydreaming about? Li Xiaoyang! A female disciple specifically called for you to speak. Why are you dawdling? Hurry up!"
"Oh... heh heh..." Li Xiaonan flashed his usual silly grin and stepped forward. He softly said to Ice Maiden, "Thank you."
"That girl just now, could you tell me what artifact forging is for?"
The woman's face flushed with shyness. "The Flying Sword is for attacking, the armor is for defense, and the storage items are for keeping things..."
"Well said! To sum it up, crafting tools is all about better survival!" Li Xiaonan took out the Carefree Fan, flicking his wrist to gently fan himself. The bangs on his forehead fluttered in the breeze, giving him an ethereal elegance.
"So, there’s no good or bad in tools; it’s all about suitability. Crafting relies not on different formations but on the combinations between them. The principle of one giving rise to two, two giving rise to three, and three giving rise to all things applies here. How to combine them is what matters!" With a flick of his wrist, he closed the Carefree Fan and lightly tapped his forehead.
Li Xiaonan never expected that this simple gesture would lead to the Flying Sword no longer being the mainstream weapon on the Starry Illusion Continent a thousand years later.
"Elder Huang asked me to give this lecture, but honestly, I don’t have much to pass on because people tend to get stuck in their ways. If I teach you how to craft a Flying Sword today, you’ll all rush off to make one. So instead of saying too much, I hope my suggestions will be useful! That concludes today’s lecture; everyone should go home and digest it well!"
Li Xiaonan smiled as he fanned himself and walked out of the Bolearning Institute, followed by a frowning Huang Yan.
"Li Xiaoyang, are you just fooling your disciples?"
Li Xiaonan chuckled. While he might not be able to act as a mentor, he still held onto his principles; he had no interest in deceiving others for personal gain.
He thought back to the Vast Starry Sky he had tricked from the Underworld. When analyzing its complex formations, it boiled down to space formations nested within other space formations—just a square of two.
But who in the cultivation world would think of such bold applications? A formation is just a formation; who would consider issues of combination or nesting? Simply coming up with an offensive and defensive pairing was already quite impressive.
After bidding farewell to Huang Yan, Li Xiaonan prepared to return to Liuxu Palace with the Ice Maiden.
As the night wind swept by, Li Xiaonan's hair flew back. He suddenly halted, causing the Ice Maiden behind him to nearly bump into his upright back.
Under the dappled shadows of the trees stood a figure—was it a man? A woman? Well, it was simply a person of ambiguous gender.
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