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At that moment, the sun had already sunk behind the Summit. Zhao Yang looked at the remaining dozen Yuan Yang Fruits and suddenly remembered something. "Oh no, I forgot to leave some for that fool, the Scholar!"
Long Xiao Wu also slapped his forehead and said, "The Scholar is still locked up in the disabled area. We need to go rescue him!"
"I heard he got hit so hard he lost his mind. I wonder if he still recognizes us? By the way, what exactly happened to him two years ago?" Zhao Yang recalled how, two years prior, the Azure Jade on Scholar Xiu had emitted a radiant glow that enveloped him like a green cocoon, protecting him from harm. At that time, he had almost shattered that immensely powerful barrier.
"He only had one leg broken. He was in the middle of a fight when he suddenly started cursing the Sect Leader and the Inner Court Elder. Who would dare keep him around after that? However, ever since he woke up from that incident, it seems like he has become much more enlightened. His understanding of things has improved significantly. Although he has a three-element Spiritual Root, his cultivation speed is surprisingly comparable to mine. I believe the Azure Jade played a crucial role in this," Long Xiao Wu explained.
"So the Scholar isn't foolish anymore? His jade... it won't be easy to deceive him now..."
Zhao Yang felt a bit melancholic, still reminiscing about the Scholar's family heirloom, the Azure Jade, as if it were originally his own. He couldn't help but sneakily pocket three of the five Yuan Yang Fruits he held.
"You..." Long Xiao Wu wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking at Zhao Yang with disbelief. "The Scholar has endured countless hardships over these past two years and has been knocked out more times than I can count. Yet every time he wakes up, his cultivation increases. What's even more surprising is that his water and wood elemental techniques have become increasingly proficient, almost as if he possesses miraculous healing abilities. Thankfully, his personality hasn't turned hostile; unlike me, who faces constant harassment from several Grand Offerings every day! Damn it! They're targeting me!" Long Xiao Wu's expression grew agitated as he spoke, feeling a wave of grievance wash over him. "If it weren't for the Scholar nourishing my bloodline and healing my injuries every day, I probably wouldn't have made it this far. He spends so much True Qi on my healing while often being challenged himself, frequently suffering broken bones and torn ligaments. This morning when they dragged him away, he even mentioned your name to someone else! Isn't that just asking for trouble by calling out an Outer Court Disciple's name?"
"What do you mean?"
...
When Scholar Xiu saw Zhao Yang, his expression became slightly agitated as he nearly fell off the stone bed. He grabbed Zhao Yang and cried out, "You beast! You said you'd be in seclusion for two years! Because of you, Xiao Wu and I have been beaten up every day! It was terrible! You need to figure out a way to deal with those Grand Offerings who keep targeting me! You have no idea—if it weren't for my cleverness and foresight in going to the Scripture Repository to find a Healing Spell to treat Xiao Wu every day so he could hold on longer in front of them, I might have actually been killed!" As he spoke, Scholar Xiu secretly wiped his nose on Zhao Yang's clothes without noticing Long Xiao Wu standing behind Zhao Yang with a dark expression. He continued, "I always stood behind Xiao Wu; whenever he got beaten up, it was my turn next. If he could last a bit longer, I could suffer less pain myself. Sometimes I got lucky; if he finished just as it was time for them to disperse, I could barely escape unscathed. After all, I'm not a body cultivator; my physique is quite delicate." He then noticed Long Xiao Wu and exclaimed, "Hey Xiao Wu! What are you doing here? Why do you look so pale? Aren't you supposed to be resting in the Offering Camp today? Standing like this isn't good for your health... Ah!"
Long Xiao Wu kicked Scholar Xiu away with one swift motion and shouted angrily, "So that's why this stupid donkey helps me heal every day! It seems like he's gotten smarter but also turned wicked." With that, Long Xiao Wu glanced at the Yuan Yang Fruits in Zhao Yang's hand and snatched one from him before swallowing it whole. In an instant, his body radiated a brilliant light that merged with the sunset outside, making it hard to look directly at him.
Scholar Xiu picked himself up from nearby and finally noticed what Zhao Yang was holding. His eyes widened in surprise as he limped over excitedly and took a close look at the Yuan Yang Fruit in Zhao Yang's hand. He muttered softly to himself, "I don't believe it's a Holy Fruit; if it were true, wouldn't you eat it yourself instead of giving it to me? I'm not falling for that!"
The scholar, unable to resist, popped a Yuan Yang Fruit into his mouth and chewed a couple of times before saying, "I knew it..." However, before he could finish his sentence, he fell silent, his eyes wide open as he quickly sat down on the ground to circulate his energy and digest the overwhelming potency of the Yuan Yang Fruit.
Half an hour later, the scholar stood up and looked at Long Xiao Wu, his tone uncertain. "Just now, the two Yuan Yang Fruits in Zhao Yang's hands were meant for me, right?"
Long Xiao Wu replied irritably, "Giving them to you would probably just make you explode!"
Upon hearing Long Xiao Wu's words, the scholar's expression darkened instantly. He said seriously, "Xiao Wu, brothers are brothers, but Holy Fruits are Holy Fruits. Zhao Yang must have given you two as well! Hand them over; they belong to me!"
Long Xiao Wu retorted, "They were mine to begin with. One for each of us. Besides, what you just said really hurt my feelings. What do you mean if I could endure a little longer, you would suffer less? You made me..."
"Alright." Zhao Yang coughed lightly. "Since everyone is fine, let's discuss our next steps."
Hearing Zhao Yang's words, Long Xiao Wu and Scholar Xiu finally quieted down. Scholar Xiu looked curious and asked, "Zhao Yang, how did you complete the Foundation Establishment Stage? What quality is your Foundation Stage? And where did your Yuan Yang Fruits come from?"
Zhao Yang replied, "You'll find out about that later; discussing it now would only complicate things. Our immediate priority is to locate the Three Elders of the Outer Sect. They hold me in high regard and care for me. Finding them will ensure that tomorrow's competition proceeds fairly so I can take revenge for you."
"You can't be serious about challenging the Nine Great Offerings, can you? They are all at the late stage of Foundation Establishment! That one called Shen Gongye is even a Great Perfection cultivator!" Long Xiao Wu exclaimed in shock as she looked at Zhao Yang.
"What do you mean? Zhao Yang, are you really going to challenge the Nine Great Offerings alone?" Scholar Xiu stared at Zhao Yang as if he had seen a ghost.
Before Zhao Yang could respond, Scholar Xiu continued, "Zhao Yang, I admit you're impressive. Even now I can't see through your depths; maybe you really can challenge late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators with your early-stage cultivation. But if you're thinking of taking on the Nine Great Offerings, I think that's a bit reckless."
Intrigued by Scholar Xiu's words, Zhao Yang asked, "What makes you think it's reckless?"
"Scholar Xiu," without a moment's hesitation, replied, "First, you have just entered the Foundation Establishment Stage. Your foundation is certainly not as stable as theirs, and your True Qi is not as abundant. Even if you try to take shortcuts or rely on brute force, their powerful True Qi could backfire on you, resulting in serious injury. You must engage them up close, while Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators can project their True Qi externally! Second, they possess Divine Sense. Since you have just entered the Inner Courtyard, you surely haven't learned how to cultivate or expand your Divine Sense yet. Every move you make will be exposed under their formidable Divine Sense. Third, you haven't learned the basic skills of the Inner Courtyard; you haven't even mastered the simplest Fireball Technique. Meanwhile, they are seasoned experts with over ten or even dozens of years of experience, employing countless tricks and techniques. No matter how strong your physical body is, without the support of powerful True Qi, you will ultimately remain an ordinary person!"
"Uh!" Zhao Yang's face showed a hint of admiration as he patted the scholar's shoulder and said, "Not bad, scholar. You make a lot of sense; you've indeed awakened me to some truths. It seems I was a bit reckless! However, since I've already issued the challenge, if I don't go now, wouldn't that be shooting myself in the foot? For now, I'll go find the Three Elders and see what they have to say."
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