Lu Yunjie's Scheme

Han Changming smiled faintly and cupped his hands. "I'll have to rely on Senior Brother Shen and Senior Sister Wang to look after me from now on."

"You must all cultivate diligently and must not slack off. Changming especially—your talent in alchemy is exceptional, but you must understand that cultivation is the foundation. Do not become overly obsessed with alchemy."

Lingxiao True Person earnestly cautioned them.

Han Changming and the other two agreed in unison, their tones respectful.

With a flick of his right hand, a flash of red light appeared, and a crimson flying shuttle with shifting red radiance materialized in his palm. Runes flowed endlessly over its surface. It was clearly a mid-grade magical treasure, with the tiny words "Firecloud" visible upon it.

"This mid-grade flying magical treasure, the Firecloud Shuttle, is your gift for joining my tutelage. Take it."

Lingxiao True Person spoke gently as he handed the crimson flying shuttle to Han Changming.

"Junior Brother Han, when I entered Master's tutelage, I didn't receive a mid-grade flying magical treasure."

Shen Qinghuan said enviously.

"Exactly! Master, you're far too good to Junior Brother Han."

Azure Lotus Fairy chimed in, delight written across her face.

Lingxiao True Person chuckled and explained, "You make it sound as though I usually treat you poorly. Changming's talent in alchemy is quite high; it is only right that I favor him more."

Han Changming's eyes shone with overwhelming delight. He hurriedly thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Master, for bestowing this treasure. This disciple will certainly cultivate diligently from now on."

"Your foundation is somewhat weak. Stay with me and study for a while longer. Do not become arrogant and complacent just because you took second place in the alchemy competition. The sea of learning has no shore."

Lingxiao True Person instructed.

Han