67: Show me the world?

Following the instructions in the letter.

Mo Fan and Junior Sister Xu crossed several mountain peaks, walking for a full hour and a half before arriving at the Outer Sect of Yuxu Academy.

With the tokens, the two passed through the Magic Array covering the entire Outer Sect without incident and stepped inside.

Compared to the Menial Service Yard, the Outer Sect was much larger, consisting of several continuous mountain peaks, with a beautiful environment and fresh air.

There were spiritual plants laden with spirit fruits available for picking at will, as well as colorful flowers competing in beauty, making one feel refreshed and happy.

More importantly, compared to the Menial Service Yard, the spiritual energy concentration in the Outer Sect had directly doubled.

Cultivating here was twice the result with half the effort, and the cultivation speed soared.

Besides that, the Outer Sect cultivation stipend was as much as ten Spirit Stones a month, and there was no need to work, allowing one to manage their own time.

Compared to the Menial Service Yard, which only provided a stipend of one Spirit Stone per month and required working every day, the Outer Sect was simply paradise.

“How many times more is your Spirit Stone stipend than an ordinary Outer Sect Disciple's?”

After identifying the direction, Mo Fan led Junior Sister Xu toward the Outer Sect Assessment Hall while asking casually.

“Th-three times,” Junior Sister Xu said with her head lowered.

“Not bad, three times means thirty Spirit Stones every month. This way, your cultivation speed will increase significantly.

“It seems they value your talent in the Sword Dao and should nurture you well in the future,” Mo Fan said with a smile.

“Sw-Sword Pavilion...” Junior Sister Xu shook her head, hesitating to speak.

“Want to go to the Sword Pavilion?” Mo Fan looked at her.

“Mm.” Junior Sister Xu nodded.

“The Sword Pavilion is indeed important to you. How about this, once things are settled here, you should go there,” Mo Fan said.

“Okay.” Junior Sister Xu lowered her head, looking a bit absent-minded.

If she went to the Sword Pavilion, she would have to start adapting to a strange environment again.

More importantly, there would be fewer opportunities to meet Mo Fan in the future.

But if she didn't go to the Sword Pavilion.

She wouldn't be able to become stronger quickly.

If she couldn't become stronger quickly, she would never be able to keep up with Mo Fan's pace.

If she couldn't keep up with Mo Fan's pace, they might eventually turn from friends into strangers due to the vast difference in strength.

This was something she was unwilling to see.

Therefore, no matter how difficult it was, she had to go to the Sword Pavilion.

After thinking for a moment, Junior Sister Xu added, “Wh-what about you? How many times...”

“I'm also three times,” Mo Fan said.

“It-it's not fair...” Junior Sister Xu suddenly said.

“Huh?” Mo Fan was puzzled.

“Y-you are more powerful than me...” Junior Sister Xu said.

Hearing this, Mo Fan realized and smiled.

“You can't say it like that. Although my combat power might be a little bit stronger than yours.

“In terms of potential, I might not even be as good as you. You have a clear talent in the Sword Dao, and it's possible you'll become a Peerless Sword Immortal in the future.”

To this, Junior Sister Xu shook her head and only said, “I-I can't keep up with you.”

“Uh?” Mo Fan scratched his head, looking completely puzzled.

...

Passing through a low thicket of bushes.

The two arrived at the Outer Sect Assessment Hall.

The layout of the Outer Sect Assessment Hall was the same as the Menial Service Yard, but it was much larger and more grand.

The buildings here seemed to be glowing, and every inch of brick and tile was extremely exquisite, clearly inscribed with Array Patterns.

After stating their purpose and showing their identity tokens and letters, a tall, thin young man with a handsome face, wearing green robes, hurriedly walked out from the Assessment Hall.

Mo Fan habitually threw an Appraisal Technique over.

[Wen Buyan, Yuxu Academy Assessment Hall Disciple, Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer, humble and serious in his work, though occasionally has a bad memory.]

Seeing this appraisal information.

Mo Fan was somewhat surprised.

Wen Buyan's appraisal information had a little bit of a tip.

Normally, Mo Fan's Appraisal Technique could only identify the most basic information.

Only occasionally would there be additional tips.

As for the pattern, Mo Fan hadn't figured it out yet.

While Mo Fan was wondering, Wen Buyan briefly introduced himself.

“Hello, Junior Brother Mo and Junior Sister Xu. I am Wen Buyan, the person in charge of receiving you this time.”

“Hello to you too,” Mo Fan greeted him.

Junior Sister Xu stood behind Mo Fan, saying nothing, seemingly not planning to step forward.

Seeing this, Wen Buyan couldn't help but furrow his brows slightly, a bit puzzled.

“Senior Brother Wen, don't take offense. Junior Sister Xu is introverted and a bit shy around strangers,” Mo Fan explained with a smile.

“I understand, many geniuses are like this.” Wen Buyan smiled, indicating he didn't mind.

“Thank you for your understanding, Senior Brother.” Mo Fan politely cupped his hands toward him.

“Haha, you're welcome. Come with me, I'll make sure everything is properly arranged for you. Let's start with the residence—”

Midway through his sentence, Wen Buyan paused.

He seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly patted his head, saying:

“Look at my terrible memory. I almost forgot something regarding Junior Sister Xu.”

“Regarding Junior Sister Xu?” Mo Fan was puzzled.

Wen Buyan smiled and continued:

“It's like this. Master specifically instructed that as soon as Junior Sister Xu comes to report, she should be sent to the Sword Pavilion.”

Hearing this, both Mo Fan and Junior Sister Xu were stunned and somewhat surprised.

They didn't expect that the matter of the Sword Pavilion had already been arranged by the Assessment Hall.

As he spoke, Wen Buyan looked at Mo Fan with an apologetic expression and said, “I'm sorry, Junior Brother Mo, I can't take you to choose a residence for the time being. I'm very sorry.”

“It's fine. Just tell me what procedures I need to go through, and I'll do it myself—”

Midway through his sentence, Mo Fan glanced at Junior Sister Xu, who was clearly a bit stiff, and changed his words:

“Senior Brother Wen, could you also take me to the Sword Pavilion to have a look and let me see the world?”

Hearing this, Wen Buyan was first stunned, then laughed heartily:

“Of course. I didn't invite Junior Brother Mo earlier because I was afraid of wasting your time. Since you want to go, let's go together.”

“Thank you, Senior Brother Wen, for fulfilling my request,” Mo Fan politely cupped his hands in thanks.

“Junior Brother Mo, you're too polite. It's just a small favor. You two, follow me.” Wen Buyan waved his hand, identified the direction, and headed due south.

Mo Fan quickly followed.

Junior Sister Xu also hurriedly followed behind Mo Fan, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz: “Th-thank you.”

“No need for thanks. I really do want to go see the Sword Pavilion.” Mo Fan shook his head.

He indeed had that thought.

“Junior Brother Mo, from your file, the Menial Service Yard recognizes your talent in the Pill Dao.

“When you have time, you can go to the Pill Dao Hall to take a look.

“If you can pass their assessment and enter the Pill Dao Academy to study, becoming a formal Alchemist in a few years is also a good choice.”

Hearing this, Mo Fan nodded.

“Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother. I will go take a look.”

Mo Fan had considered this matter himself.

Previously, with Liu Jian teaching in the Menial Service Yard, even if it was a bit troublesome to travel back and forth every day, Mo Fan intended to return to the Menial Service Yard to study.

After all, Liu Jian was a Deacon of the Inner Sect Pill Dao Academy, and his level was top-notch.

Following him would indeed allow one to learn a lot.

If he were taken as a Disciple, he could also take many shortcuts.

But who would have known that something suddenly happened to Liu Jian.

Mo Fan's plan had no choice but to be put on hold.

However, he hadn't given up on the Pill Dao and prepared to find some time to go to the Pill Dao Hall and check it out.

But regarding the Outer Sect's Pill Dao Hall, Mo Fan didn't hold much expectation.

If it required a large amount of time and yielded no returns in the short term, he could only set Alchemy aside for the time being.

Right now, his primary task was still to properly improve his cultivation.

Once his cultivation was up and he reached the Inner Sect, it wouldn't be too late to spend time researching Alchemy.

In fact, he still had the token Liu Jian had given him.

—A black token engraved with the character 'Liu'.

With the token, he could go directly to the Inner Sect to find Liu Jian's Junior Brother, Li Xinghe.