After Tang Yan extended his olive branch, he saw interest stir on the faces of quite a few Alchemy Masters.
He did not pursue it, however. Being too obvious about his intentions would only arouse resentment and hinder the academy's future operations.
"I, Tang Yan, would venture to offer you all a few words of encouragement-
On the path of the Pill Dao, diligence can make up for shortcomings.
Devote yourselves diligently to your craft, and you will surely reap rewards.
Yet learning without thought leads to confusion, and thought without learning leads to peril.
While cultivating hard, remember to think and reflect, so that you may fully integrate theory through practice!
As the saying goes, splendid places do not last forever, and grand banquets are hard to hold again. Today's lessons have ended, and we must finally part!
This session of the academy has concluded successfully.
Until we meet again!"
Fang Xuan called out clearly, "Perform the rite of thanks to your teacher!"
"Thank you, Flame Master!" Everyone bowed with clasped hands, without the slightest reluctance. Their voices of gratitude resounded through the valley.
Tang Yan returned the salute, then drifted away.
In the distance, Zhu Jingkong and Lei Yu watched the magnificent scene below the mountain, deep admiration and shock flashing in their eyes.
"I cannot compare!" Lei Yu sighed. "If the Pill Dao academy continues to hold sessions, the grand sight of 'peaches and plums filling the world' will appear in Northern Spirit."
Zhu Jingkong smiled. "Although I don't know how much these Alchemy Masters have improved, judging by their expressions, they're clearly very satisfied with this session. They'll certainly sing the praises of Reach the Summit Academy when they return.
For the next session, I'm afraid these buildings below the mountain won't be enough."
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