Two days later, the towering mountain gate of the Azure Profound Sect was in sight.
Fang Han was dressed in a green robe and walked calmly onto the familiar bluestone steps.
On both sides of the mountain road, the branches and leaves of ancient trees have withered and are covered with a thin layer of white frost, glowing with a cool luster in the afternoon sun.
It is already the depth of winter, the wind is chilly and the air is foggy.
When the disciples he met along the way saw him, they still stopped and bowed respectfully.
However, compared with the pure awe in the past, Fang Han was keenly aware that there seemed to be a few more complex emotions in the lowered eyes of some disciples - curiosity, inquiry, and even a trace of very faint doubts.
Subtle whispers floated into his ears on the wind.
"Senior Brother Fang has returned to the clan..."
"It looks no different than usual."
"Those rumors... don't sound true. Since Beginner stage, when has Senior Brother Fang ever bullied his fellow disciples?"
"That's right, Gong Clan is asking for death. Gong Xing is the one who committed the crime first and brings the blame on himself."
"Probably someone is jealous of Senior Brother Fang's current reputation and deliberately smeared him."
The discussion was very low-pitched, with obvious disbelief and defense.
Fang Han's face remained as usual, his gaze was straight ahead, his pace did not change at all, but his heart felt slightly warm.
It seems that within the sect, there are still a majority of disciples who trust him. Although rumors have arisen, they are not enough to shake the judgment of his fellow sects.
Returning to No. 35 Annex, Qui Lan learned that Fang Han had returned and quickly brought Servant in the courtyard to greet him.
"Brother, you are back."
Her brows and eyes were as respectful as ever, but upon closer inspection, there was a trace of worry hidden in her eyes that was about to speak but was hesitant to speak.
"Hmm."
Fang Han nodded slightly and walked straight into the hospital.
The courtyard is clean and tidy, and several cold-resistant plants stand upright in the corners, adding a touch of green to the bleakness of winter.
Come to Living Room, Qui Lan and serve hot tea.
Fang Han sat down and took a sip. The warm tea soup dispelled the chill along the way.
He put down the tea cup, looked at Qui Lan standing beside him, and said calmly:
"If you have anything to say, say it."
He had already noticed that Qui Lan was hesitant to speak.
Qui Lan bit his lower lip and whispered, "Senior brother, during the past few days when you were away, there were some bad rumors inside the door... inside the door."
"About me?" Fang Han raised his eyes.
"Yes." Qui Lan nodded, with anger and worry on his face.
"I don't know where it came from, saying that senior brother... you bullied the weak and destroyed the whole family of the Gong Clan in order to steal property."
"The thing about Liangshui City Lin Family is also the same. It's so obvious that many disciples are discussing it privately."
Fang Han tapped his fingers twice on the smooth pear wood chair armrest, making a subtle clicking sound.
He raised his eyes and looked at Qui Lan calmly:
"I already know about this and heard about it on the way back, so there is no need to worry about it."
He pondered for a moment and continued.
"You should go to the Rain Listening Hall now and look for Deacon who is on duty. In my name, please ask Rain Listening Hall to help investigate the source of these rumors. Pay special attention..."
He paused, and a subtle coldness flashed in his eyes.
"Myriad Treasures Tower, especially the young poster, Wan Yuntian..."
Qui Lan was refreshed and immediately bowed to answer.
"Yes, I understand, let's do it now."
She felt secretly in her heart, as her senior brother indeed had a suspect, and he pointed directly at the famous young building owner Myriad Treasures Tower.
I'm afraid this matter is not simple.
Qui Lan took the order and left in a hurry. Fang Han sat alone in the hall, unconsciously stroking the warm Teacup with his fingers, his thoughts turning slightly.
According to Lan Yuexin, the person spreading the rumors is most likely Wan Yuntian, and he remains cautious about this.
In order to avoid being used as a weapon, it is necessary to find out whether it was someone sent by Wan Yuntian, and then further actions will be taken.
About half an hour later, footsteps were heard outside the hospital, followed by a report from Maid.
"Senior brother, Zhou Heng Deacon is here to visit."
Fang Han stood up to greet him.
Zhou Heng Deacon walked in with a smile on his face, holding a wooden plate covered with red silk in his hand.
"Fang True Disciple, you are back. The resource quota for this month should have been delivered long ago, but you have not returned, so I can only keep it for you. I heard that you came back to the mountain today, so I came here to make up for it."
Zhou Heng spoke warmly and placed the wooden plate on the table.
"Thank you for Zhou Deacon's trouble and go there in person."
Fang Han said thank you.
"It should, it should."
Zhou Heng smiled and opened the red silk, revealing the items on the wooden tray.
There is a simple "Transmission Jade Inkstone" and three jade bottles with smooth texture and exquisite shape. The surface is embossed with cloud patterns and there is a faint flow of brilliance.
"Fang True Disciple, please take out Identity Token."
Zhou Heng Deacon indicates.
Fang Han took out the token and handed it over.
Zhou Heng Place the token in the groove of the jade inkstone, operate it for a moment, and the jade inkstone will flash.
"General Ranking Sixth, this month's contribution reward is still 23,000 points. Please check if it has been credited."
He handed the token back.
Fang Han took it, Internal Qi spat slightly, and the light on the token flashed, revealing a line of numbers - 71000.
Last month, various expenses consumed 2,000 contribution points, leaving 48,000 contribution points. Adding this month's 23,000 contribution points, it is exactly 71,000 points.
This number is astonishing for a disciple of Beginner stage who has been less than two years old.
Even many experienced Deacon may not be able to make such a huge contribution after years of accumulation.
"As for special resource quotas..."
Zhou Heng said solemnly in his voice.
"This month there are three bottles of 'Spirit-Condensing Pill'."
"It's actually Spirit-Condensing Pill."
Fang Han looked at the three jade bottles.
Earth Spirit Pill helps Internal Qi and Vajra Pill strengthens the body, both of which are beneficial to the "jing" and "qi" levels.
And Spirit-Condensing Pill, as the name suggests, is a treasure elixir that nourishes, strengthens the soul, and stabilizes the mind, directly pointing to the "god" level.
In martial arts practice, there are Horizontal Training exercises for physical training, and Internal Qi has accumulated internal skills and mental methods. Only the tempering and improvement of the mind and will, there are no special exercises to follow, at least Fang Han has never heard of them.
The strength of a warrior's mind depends largely on his natural endowment, experience and training, and the natural nourishment brought by his improvement in cultivation level.
However, Spirit-Condensing Pill can directly and effectively nourish and enhance the soul with external force. Its preciousness is, to a certain extent, even more precious than "conventional" precious resources such as Earth Spirit Pill and Vajra Pill.
Especially for warriors who are determined to the Grandmaster Realm, this elixir is a priceless treasure.
"It is extremely difficult to refine this elixir, the main ingredient is rare, and the elixir-making rate is low. The annual output within the sect is extremely limited."
"In terms of rarity, it exceeds Earth Spirit Pill, Vajra Pill and other Danyao. It is best to use it for yourself and not to trade with others."
Zhou Heng suggested.
"Thank you Zhou Deacon for informing me."
Fang Han solemnly took the three jade bottles, with warm and cool tentacles, and could feel the strange aura contained in the bottles Danyao.
"Fang True Disciple is so polite."
Zhou Heng said with a smile, finished his errands, exchanged a few pleasantries, and stood up to leave.
Send Zhou Heng away, Fang Han return to Quiet Room, and carefully put away the three bottles of Spirit-Condensing Pill.
This Danyao has special power and needs to be taken when the mind is calm and no one is disturbing it. Now is not the right time.
He picked up Identity Token again, entered Internal Qi, looked at the number "71000" that appeared on it, and his thoughts were spinning.
"It's December now, the New Year is approaching, and the sect will be on annual holiday soon..."
Fang Han whispered to himself.
According to convention, on the twenty-fifth day of the year, disciples can leave the sect and return home. The time to return home is not far away. It is time to redeem a batch of exercises for Lineage and then bring Lineage back.
Without further delay, Fang Han left the other courtyard and headed to the Library Pavilion.
Library Pavilion is still filled with the faint fragrance of ink and the smell of old books.
Fang Han Go straight to the third floor.
The person on duty on the third floor is still the middle-aged Deacon with a clear face and elegant temperament.
For such an important place, in order to avoid theft of the secret book, the person chosen needs to be cautious and cautious, and must be someone who is absolutely trustworthy, so the caretaker will not be changed frequently.
This is true for the middle-aged Deacon in front of me, and the same is true for Elder Mo upstairs.
"Fang True Disciple, what kind of technique are you looking for when you come here today?"
Seeing Fang Han, middle-aged Deacon's eyes flashed with surprise, and then he showed a warm smile.
If the ordinary disciples who came to choose the exercises were to see it, they would definitely be surprised. Deacon, who is usually indifferent and ignores them, actually has such a side.
"Thank you Deacon. I would like to exchange some skills for my Lineage."
Fang Han explained the purpose of the visit and handed over Identity Token.
"Exchange for Lineage? I wonder if Fang True Disciple knows that if you exchange the technique for Lineage, the contribution value will increase a hundred times?"
Middle-aged Deacon took the token and asked diligently.
"Already known."
Fang Han nodded and said.
"I wonder what Fang True Disciple emphasizes on the martial arts he wants to redeem?"
middle-aged Deacon asked.
"In exchange for two Medium Grade internal skills and mental techniques, and three Medium Grade martial arts skills, it is best to have one focus on solid foundation, neutrality and peace, and the other focus on speed or explosiveness."
"In terms of martial arts, one each of Sword Technique, sword technique, and fist and palm is enough. It needs to be suitable for Lineage warrior training, easy Beginner stage."
Fang Han has already thought about it and quickly expressed his needs.
"Fang True Disciple has given all the considerations."
Middle-aged Deacon praised it and led Fang Han to the area on the third floor where the exchanging exercises are displayed.
The classics on the bookshelves here are not originals, but copies that can be copied. The types are much smaller than those in the collection upstairs, but they cover a wide range.
The middle-aged Deacon was obviously an expert at this. He quickly selected five or six internal skills and nearly ten martial arts according to Fang Han's requirements, and introduced their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, training difficulties and adaptability one by one.
His explanations are detailed and his service is attentive.
Fang Han listened carefully, compared, and finally selected two internal skills: <Evergreen Art> and <Blazing Sun Art>.
<Evergreen Art> Internal Qi is Internal Qi, which is Internal Qi that is mellow and long-lasting. It is good at warming and nourishing the meridians and consolidating the foundation. It is suitable for the cultivation of foundation and the elderly.
<Blazing Sun Art> has masculine attributes, and its cultivation speed is relatively fast among its peers. Internal Qi has strong explosive power, and is suitable for young people who are pursuing advancement.
For the three martial arts, I chose <Flowing Cloud Swordsmanship>, <Wind-Breaking Blade Art> and <Mountain-Splitting Palm>.
<Flowing Cloud Swordsmanship> Agile and fast, with consistent moves, easy to learn but difficult to master, and good growth potential.
<Wind-Breaking Blade Art> The force is powerful and heavy, and it pays attention to using strength to defeat cleverness, and its actual combat power is direct.
<Mountain-Splitting Palm> It is fierce and direct, with strong palm power, the threshold for practice is relatively low, and it is easy to popularize.