It seemed Bitter Journey Academy was especially fond of ginkgo, that spirit wood. Seven or eight ginkgo trees had been planted in this courtyard, and with the slightest sensing, one could detect the abundant spiritual energy and spirituality within them.
That was power accumulated over the years.
"These ginkgo trees are quite full of life."
"They've accumulated so much spiritual energy and spirituality, so why haven't they transformed into Spirit Demons?"
One disciple curiously stroked a ginkgo tree.
If ginkgo trees like these were at the Four Seasons Sect, plenty of cultivators would likely be willing to enlighten them with spirituality. But here... it was as though someone were deliberately preventing them from becoming Spirit Demons.
Su Ya sat off to one side in a Bamboo Wood Ant chair.
Looking at the ginkgo trees, he answered,
"The Spirit Demons of Bitter Journey Academy have a faction specifically for them."
"I heard it's called something like... the Spirit Demon Repository."
Compared to Li Ye, who had only cultivated for a short time and did not know much about the major factions, Su Ya had done a great deal of preparation and research. He knew he could not offer much help regarding the grotto-heaven, so he could only work harder in other matters.
"The Spirit Demon Repository?"
Li Ye happened to return just then and asked with interest,
"I truly don't know the specifics of Bitter Journey Academy, so I'll have to trouble you to explain, Senior Brother."
He casually handed some ink-wash soil to the disciples nearby, signaling for them to analyze the spiritual power structure within. Behind him, Bamboo Wood Ants had already formed a comfortable reclining chair, allowing him to lie down and relax.
The Brocade Fur Rat that had followed him took out a pile of pastries and