Bullshit Experts, Practicing the Fire Serpent Art

Typically, those with mysterious identities who live in seclusion in this world are, more often than not, peerless masters who have transcended the mortal realm.

If one could receive their guidance or assistance, one's journey through life might be shortened by decades of arduous struggle.

With this in mind, Shen Fan left the Scripture Pavilion without hesitation, found a secluded place, and carefully took out a jar of fine wine he had carefully selected from the market from his storage bag.

This wine was the "knocking brick" he had prepared for the mysterious old man.

Afterward, Shen Fan returned to the Scripture Pavilion, deliberately slowing his pace, and strolled past the old man.

Sure enough, the rich aroma of the wine instantly attracted the old man's attention.

The old man suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming, and stared intently at the wine jar in Shen Fan's hand.

"Hey, hey, young man, where did you buy this wine?"

The old man couldn't wait to stop Shen Fan and asked eagerly.

"Senior, would you like to try some?"

A triumphant smile appeared on the corner of Shen Fan's mouth, and he secretly rejoiced in his heart.

"That..."

The old man rubbed his hands awkwardly, a little embarrassed, and said, "That's not good!"

"Senior, please enjoy it, I have plenty more here!"

Shen Fan readily handed over the wine jar.

The old man took the wine jar, opened the lid, and began to drink heartily, his unrestrained appearance as if he had thrown all the troubles of the world behind him.

After a few rounds of wine, Shen Fan felt that the time was right, so he tentatively asked:

"Senior, I just joined the Outer Sect and want to choose a Tier 2 spell to practice. I wonder if there are any spells here that are incomplete but powerful, and are classified as Tier 1 or 2?"

"Glug, glug!"

The old man only cared about drinking, turning a deaf ear to Shen Fan's words.

Just then, a mocking voice suddenly came from the side:

"Another fool, treating that old geezer as a reclusive master, and even fantasizing about getting a profound spell with a jar of wine, does he really think this is a scene from a romance novel?"

"This old guy has been lying here, tricking countless Outer Sect disciples!" another person chimed in.

Shen Fan was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then turned to look at the old man.

"What are you looking at? You gave me the wine willingly, it's not like I asked for it?"

The old man stood up sloppily, saying indifferently.

At this moment, an Outer Sect disciple walked out of the Scripture Pavilion and cursed at the old man: "Get out, get out! If you dare lie on my chair again, I'll beat you to death, you old geezer!"

"You're not the Scripture Pavilion caretaker?"

Shen Fan widened his eyes and asked with a face full of shock and disappointment.

The old man hopped away, muttering in his mouth: "Do you really think I'm a reclusive master?"

"Damn it!" Shen Fan was completely speechless, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

This farce caused Shen Fan to lose face completely.

Returning to the Scripture Pavilion again, after much deliberation, he finally chose a Tier 2 Fire Serpent Art.

Since he planned to continue practicing in the Waste Elixir Chamber in a low-key manner, a fire-attribute spell was undoubtedly the first choice.

Moreover, Shen Fan had a bold idea in his mind, which, if realized, would greatly enhance the power of this spell.

Thinking of this, Shen Fan immediately exchanged for this spell and began practicing in a secluded place within the Scripture Pavilion.

This Fire Serpent Art is a leader among fire-attribute spells. When cultivated to perfection, it can summon a Fire Serpent to attack enemies, its power far surpassing the Flame Serpent Art, which can only ignite flames.

"The earth's core melts a thousand ravines, cloud vortices breed crimson light—fire spirits transform into horned manes, dazzling! Fangs! Lock the eight wildernesses!"

Shen Fan recited the Fire Serpent incantation, stomping his right foot heavily on the ground to ignite the earth fire, and pulling his palms together like drawing a bow.

In the next moment, a flame serpent fifteen meters long burst out of the air, its scales shimmering, emitting cyan-purple poisonous smoke.

"Roar—!"

The serpent roared and charged towards the cliff face.

"Boom—!"

The power of a Tier 2 spell was indeed terrifying. The powerful commotion immediately attracted the attention of all the disciples in the Scripture Pavilion.

"Sorry, sorry, I just got a spell and couldn't help but practice it!"

Shen Fan repeatedly cupped his fists in apology, and then prepared to leave.

At this moment, Enforcement Disciples wearing special black clothes rushed over.

"What are you doing? Don't you know that it's forbidden to cast spells casually within the sect?" the Enforcement Disciple shouted sternly.

"I'm sorry, senior brothers, I just joined the Outer Sect and learned a spell, and I couldn't help but practice it here to test its power. I definitely won't dare to do it again!" Shen Fan quickly explained.

But the other party didn't listen to his explanation at all.

"Hand over your disciple token. Considering this is your first offense, you'll receive a minor warning!" the Enforcement Disciple said coldly.

Shen Fan had no choice but to take out his disciple token and hand it over.

"If there's a next time, it won't just be a warning. We'll deduct contribution points and issue a major demerit!"

The Enforcement Disciple warned fiercely.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Shen Fan took back his disciple token with both hands, nodding repeatedly.

Only then did the Enforcement Disciple leave.

Seeing this, Shen Fan couldn't help but wipe away a cold sweat.

But he was also greatly relieved by the strict rules of the sect.

In this way, he could protect himself in a roundabout way.

Leaving the Scripture Pavilion, when he passed by the Dao Inquiry Plaza again, all the disciples had already dispersed.

On the way back to the Waste Elixir Chamber via a small path, several figures in green robes suddenly blocked his path.

Seeing this, Shen Fan immediately gathered his Blood Spirit Qi, preparing to activate it at any moment. At the same time, he flipped his left hand, and a Fire Poison Demon Core fell into his palm, ready to be crushed and absorb its Fire Poison at any time.

His preparations were completed in one smooth, flowing motion.

"Who are you?"

Shen Fan looked around vigilantly, immediately taking a few steps back to distance himself from these people.

"Junior Brother is truly forgetful. Don't you even recognize me?"

As he spoke, Li Qingshan walked out, shaking a fan.

"It's you!"

Seeing this person, Shen Fan's eyes nearly burst with rage.

It was him who had beaten him half to death and snatched Lu Qingzhu away.

But after thinking about it, Shen Fan had already let it go.

With Lu Qingzhu's nature, if it wasn't Li Qingshan, it would have been Zhang Qingshan or Zhu Qingshan.

As for beating him, if it weren't for him, he wouldn't have discovered the Treasure Gathering Universe Bowl.

So, in a way, he should thank this kid.

But... that kick kept him bedridden for three days. He couldn't let that grudge go!

"What do you want?" Shen Fan asked coldly.

"What do I want? I want to mess you up!" Li Qingshan said with a sneer.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Outer Sect disciples on both sides swarmed forward.

Shen Fan looked around, retreating repeatedly, with some reservations.

But then he thought, if these guys dared to make a move here, it meant that this place was absolutely safe.

Thinking of this, Shen Fan immediately activated the Blood Spirit Qi in his dantian.

In an instant, two streams of Blood Spirit Qi shot out from his dantian, traveling through his meridians like meteors, igniting his Blood Essence like flames wherever they passed.

A surge of power instantly swept through his entire body.

"Boom—!"

Shen Fan bent slightly, his feet exerting force fiercely.

The bluestone beneath his feet was blasted apart by this powerful force.

Shen Fan was as fierce as a tiger, his claws reaching out, passing through the middle of two Outer Sect disciples.

"Dragon Grasp - Mountain Shatterer!"

"Crack—!"

The left and right arms of these two Outer Sect disciples were directly grabbed by Shen Fan and torn off violently.

"Splat—!"

Fresh blood splattered.

"Ah!!!"

Miserable screams rose and fell as the two Outer Sect disciples clutched their severed arms and fell to the ground, screaming.

This bloody scene immediately made Li Qingshan's eyes nearly burst with rage.