When Lu Fan arrived, Yue Guan smiled and asked, "How did it feel?"
Lu Fan did not know whether Yue Guan was asking how he got along with Hu Liena and the others, or about yesterday's medicinal bath, so he simply replied, "It felt pretty good. Thank you, Teacher."
Yue Guan nodded. "Let's talk while we eat."
Yue Guan gestured for Lu Fan to eat while listening to him.
Lu Fan obediently did as he was told and sat across from Yue Guan.
"Do you know about the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul?"
Yue Guan suddenly asked.
Though Lu Fan did not understand why, he still nodded.
"I've heard of it. It's the inherited Martial Soul of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects. It's a top-tier beast Martial Soul."
Yue Guan nodded. "Correct. Then do you know what characteristics this Martial Soul has?"
"This..."
Lu Fan scratched his head.
He did not have that Martial Soul himself.
Nor did he know anyone with it, so he truly had not looked into it much.
But if Yue Guan had asked what characteristics it possessed,
it had to be something many people knew.
Otherwise, Yue Guan would not have asked him.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Fan replied, "Dragon Transformation? I heard that after breaking through to Soul Elder, those who possess this Martial Soul can gain the ability to undergo Dragon Transformation."
Yue Guan nodded. "Correct. That's it."
"Both are top-tier Martial Souls. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon has a special ability, and our Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum has one as well."
"Indestructible Diamond Body?"
Lu Fan seemed to understand what Yue Guan was getting at.
Yue Guan nodded again. "That's right."
Without caring that Gui Mei was nearby, he said directly, "We Immortal Herb Soul Masters can gain the abilities that come only from consuming Immortal Herbs after breaking through to Soul Saint and obtaining our Martial Soul Avatars."
"So, once you break through to Soul Saint, you will definitely gain Indestructible Diamond Body."
"Then why did you prepare medicinal baths for me in advance, Teacher?"
Lu Fan was confused.
If it was an ability that could only be gained after breaking through to Soul Saint,
then why was Yue Guan preparing it for him now?
Yue Guan smiled at that. "No one has ever said that this is certain. After all, aside from myself, you are the only other person with an Immortal Herb Martial Soul that I know of."
"I believe this only because that was how it happened to me. But your cultivation method differs from mine. It might appear earlier for you, or perhaps later."
Lu Fan nodded. "So that's how it is. I understand, Teacher."
Yue Guan nodded. "I'm telling you this today to show you the direction of your future Martial Soul cultivation. You need to cultivate Indestructible Diamond Body. Also, I'll be leaving for a while—at least half a month, perhaps longer. During that time, cultivate properly with Nana and the other two. Don't forget your medicinal bath every night."
"This medicinal bath is also one way for you to catch up to the three of them more quickly."
Lu Fan felt somewhat delighted upon hearing that.
These words clearly meant that only he had access to this medicinal bath.
Or rather, only he had this kind of medicinal bath so suited to assisting cultivation.
Even if others had something similar, it would at most be the kind for children, capable of washing the marrow and cleansing the veins to some extent while strengthening the body.
But it would not be of much help for cultivation or increasing Soul Power.
Lu Fan's heart warmed.
Feeling this special treatment made his gratitude toward Yue Guan grow even stronger.
I'll never be able to repay Teacher's kindness.
Lu Fan silently swore to himself.
I must help Teacher escape that tragic ending from the original story!
Outwardly, Lu Fan thanked Yue Guan. "Thank you, Teacher. I definitely won't disappoint your efforts in nurturing me. I'll break through to Soul Elder by the end of the year!"
Yue Guan smiled and nodded. "It's good to have drive, but remember that cultivation requires a balance between work and rest. Don't harm your body."
"This disciple understands."
"The servants told me you wanted an extra bowl of Whale Rubber at night?"
Yue Guan looked at Lu Fan with an unreadable smile.
Lu Fan scratched his head awkwardly. "Just a little hobby."
Yue Guan showed his understanding. "Your teacher respects your personal interests, but you're still young. You need to know moderation, understand?"
Although Yue Guan knew Lu Fan had never touched a woman,
he believed Lu Fan most likely did handiwork in private.
"It's time to go."
Seeing that Lu Fan across from him had finished eating as well, and that Yue Guan seemed to have nothing more to say, the silent Gui Mei suddenly spoke.
Yue Guan nodded. "Let's go."
Lu Fan also stood and followed.
However, he was not following Yue Guan and Gui Mei. He was heading to Martial Soul Academy for class.
Upon arriving at Martial Soul Academy,
Lu Fan saw a student being stopped at the entrance for not wearing a uniform.
Seeing this, Lu Fan ignored it completely and walked straight inside.
The stopped youth pointed at him. "He isn't wearing a uniform either!"
The teacher who had stopped him did not even look at Lu Fan. "Why do you care about what others are doing? I don't know you. If you aren't wearing a uniform, how am I supposed to know whether you're a student here?"
"Then you know him?"
That student continued pointing at Lu Fan.
Having been mentioned repeatedly, Lu Fan walked over. "Is there a problem with me?"
The teacher immediately broke out in a cold sweat. "N-No, nothing. He's just an unrelated person trying to force his way into the academy. Leave him to me."
Lu Fan nodded and left.
Once Lu Fan had gone far away,
the teacher slapped the youth on the head. "You idiot! That's Chrysanthemum Douluo's disciple. It's his first day at the academy—why did you keep pointing at him?"
The youth's face filled with terror. "He's Chrysanthemum Douluo's disciple!"
The little incident at the academy gate did not affect Lu Fan.
Lu Fan arrived at an enormous classroom.
The classroom was half the size of a football field.
Hu Liena and the others had already arrived.
There was also a teacher on the field.
Lu Fan vaguely remembered him.
He had seen him yesterday.
He was an education committee member.
When the group saw Lu Fan,
Xie Yue and Yan merely nodded.
Hu Liena, on the other hand, waved. "Morning, little brother Xiao Fan."
Lu Fan nodded. "Morning."
Once all four had arrived, the education committee member spoke. "Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, continue yesterday's training."
Then, the education committee member looked at Lu Fan. "Lu Fan, it's your first day at the academy. I don't know much about your foundation, so you won't train with them today. Come take a placement test."
Lu Fan nodded. "Alright."
The education committee member beckoned, and a Soul Master who looked about the same age as Hu Liena and the others walked over.
"Lu Fan, this is Li Ming. His Soul Power is about the same as yours. The two of you will have a match so I can see what you're made of."
Lu Fan nodded in agreement.
The others all retreated as well, making room for the two of them.
Lu Fan and Li Ming stood facing one another.
Li Ming was the first to summon his Martial Soul.
"Li Ming, Level 25 assault-type Soul Grandmaster. Martial Soul: Bright Silver Spear."
A snow-white spear appeared in Li Ming's hand.
Two yellow Spirit Rings, both with the optimal age configuration, appeared beneath his feet.
Lu Fan summoned his Martial Soul as well.
"Lu Fan, Level 27 Battle Soul Master. Martial Soul: Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum."
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