Qiao Ling'er gives instructions on how to tame beasts, while Lu Qingzhu keeps pestering her.

Slowly opening his eyes, Shen Fan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

He saw a beautiful young woman with a high ponytail, dressed in a white short skirt that revealed her powerful, long legs, walking towards him.

This person was none other than the female Disciple from Beast Control Peak who trained the three-headed Blazing Hounds in the Waste Pill Room, whose defense Shen Fan couldn't break.

"Senior Sister!"

Shen Fan quickly called out to the girl, "May I ask..."

"It's you?"

The girl also recognized Shen Fan, but she did not recognize him as the masked waste man from the Hongcui Brothel.

"What do you want to ask? Speak!"

Although the girl was arrogant, she still spoke patiently.

"Junior Brother accidentally obtained a Low Grade Mortal-rank Beast Taming and Spirit Communication Art. Junior Brother's talent is low, and he cannot walk the Grand Dao, so he can only find another path. He is now moving towards Body Cultivator or Talisman and other directions. Last time outside the Waste Pill Room, your heroic posture with that powerful three-headed Blazing Hound truly made Junior Brother envious, so please Senior Sister, give me some guidance and see if I have talent in beast taming?"

"Oh? Is that so?"

When asked about a topic she was skilled in, the girl immediately became interested.

People are all like this; the older they are, the more they have a mentality of being a mentor and educating the younger generation.

"The Beast Taming and Spirit Communication Art is indeed a good entry-level choice. Your only problem now is to find a Yao Beast to train. When first starting, do not be overly ambitious and choose a Yao Beast with a powerful Bloodline. Instead, you should choose one that matches your cultivation to train. After entering the Dao, you can then choose other Yao Beasts..."

Old Duan had given this Beast Taming and Spirit Communication Art to him.

He had never had time to Cultivate it, only occasionally flipping through it.

Today, after the girl explained it so clearly, Shen Fan immediately felt enlightened.

"So that's how it is, so that's how it is..."

Shen Fan nodded excitedly again and again.

"By the way, Senior Sister, I haven't heard your name yet?"

"My name is Qiao Linger, you can call me Senior Sister Ling'er!"

Qiao Linger's generous demeanor made it impossible for Shen Fan to connect her with the girl from the Hongcui Brothel.

"Senior Sister Ling'er, thank you for your guidance, but what kind of Yao Beast do you think I should choose for entry?" Shen Fan asked sincerely.

"For entry, I would choose something like a Azure Water Snake, Crimson Flame Wolf, or Swift Wind Bird. They are easy to control and have stronger offensive capabilities!"

Qiao Linger tilted her head, showing a cute expression as she pondered.

Shen Fan pondered slightly: "Is there an entry-level Yao Beast that can be used as a flying mount? Junior Brother is short on resources, so it would be great if there was a flying Yao Beast that could serve as transportation!"

"Then you should choose a Swift Wind Bird. An adult Swift Wind Bird can carry about five hundred kilograms of objects. You only need to Cultivate it a little to use it for transportation, and it can also Awaken wind-attribute Spells, such as Wind Blade Technique and other offensive Spells!"

Qiao Linger introduced without hesitation.

"I happen to have a mutated Swift Wind Bird egg here. If you need it, I can sell it to you cheaply!"

"Is that so? That's really great!" Shen Fan immediately nodded repeatedly.

But Qiao Linger said with some concern: "Even if I give you a discount, it will still cost about three hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Are you sure you want it?"

As if afraid Shen Fan would misunderstand, Qiao Linger quickly added.

"You can ask around outside. Ordinary Swift Wind Birds can sell for two hundred Spirit Stones. If this mutated one isn't rushed to be sold, it can sell for around five hundred Spirit Stones!"

"Senior Sister certainly wouldn't deceive me. Three hundred is three hundred. We can trade now!"

"Straightforward!"

Qiao Linger also looked extremely excited.

Her eyes were exactly the same as when she took Li Waner's Spirit Stones at the Hongcui Brothel.

It seemed she was really short on money, otherwise she wouldn't have made such a desperate decision at the Hongcui Brothel.

Shen Fan also straightforwardly took out three hundred Spirit Stones and handed them over.

Now he was no longer afraid of attracting covetous eyes.

Anyway, he could just say he borrowed it from the Heaven and Earth Society or the Hongxing Society.

"Where did you get so many Spirit Stones?"

Just then, Lu Qingzhu, who had not yet left, asked with great surprise.

"What does it have to do with you? Who are you?"

Shen Fan said impatiently.

"I'm concerned about you. Don't I know your situation? It's impossible for you to have so many Spirit Stones!"

"Lu Qingzhu!"

Shen Fan scolded, "Your hypocritical act really disgusts me. I've already told you, there's no longer anything between us, understand?"

"I... I'm just worried you'll go astray!" Lu Qingzhu said softly.

"You two... know each other?"

Qiao Linger interjected from the side.

"No," Shen Fan said coldly.

"What's it to you?"

Lu Qingzhu frowned slightly, looking displeased at Qiao Linger.

"Hey, I didn't provoke you!"

Qiao Linger snorted coldly.

But she didn't say anything else.

After all, she was just an Inner Sect Disciple, while Lu Qingzhu was a Personal Disciple.

There was a fundamental difference in their status.

"I'm telling you, Shen Fan, I just want to tell you that I don't owe you anything. I firmly believe my choice was correct, understand?"

Lu Qingzhu lost her patience, her expression turning gloomy as she spoke.

After speaking, she turned and left.

After watching Lu Qingzhu leave, Qiao Linger asked in a low voice: "You two..."

"Once, we both came from Spirit Field..."

Shen Fan briefly told Qiao Linger about their past.

After listening, Qiao Linger couldn't help but laugh in anger: "She wants to be a whore and still have a memorial arch!"

"Haha! Incisive!"

Shen Fan immediately burst into laughter; this description was too fitting.

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"Today's exchange, compared to the Outer Sect Disciple, has been quite fruitful. It's getting late today, so we will begin the final event, the Inner and Outer Sect Sparring Competition..."

The Elder's voice drew everyone's attention back.

"All Outer Sect Disciple present may challenge Inner Sect Disciple at will. Stop when touched, do not harm lives. If an Outer Sect Disciple can hold on for ten breaths, they will be rewarded with three hundred contribution points; fifty breaths, five hundred contribution points. If they can defeat an Inner Sect Disciple, they will be rewarded with two thousand contribution points, a pot of Qi Gathering Pill, and be exceptionally admitted into the candidate Inner Sect Disciple roster!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar.

Challenge an Inner Sect Disciple?

Wasn't this like lighting a lamp in a toilet—seeking death?

And defeat an Inner Sect Disciple?

How was that possible?

However, most of the Outer Sect Disciple knew their place and remained still.

Only a few, those Disciple who could already contend for the Inner Sect, were eager to try.

Even if these few didn't challenge, they would still be able to enter the Inner Sect in next year's Inner and Outer Sect Competition.

Because their strength had already reached Qi Refinement Stage Layer Seven.

As these few stepped forward, their hearts already had a goal they wanted to surpass.

"I want to challenge the Inner Sect Disciple, Zhuo Feifan!"

Cang Chenfeng, known as the number one in the Outer Sect, called out the name of an Inner Sect Disciple.

"Cang Chenfeng!"

Shen Fan murmured the name. This person was extremely prominent in the Outer Sect, firmly holding the top spot on the Outer Sect ranking list.

He was extremely domineering, with a sturdy build and flowing long hair scattered down his back, walking with a powerful stride.

"Did I hear that right? Cang Chenfeng wants to challenge Zhuo Feifan?"

"This Zhuo Feifan is the top new elite on the Inner Sect New Talent List! Do they have a grudge?"

"It seems so. I heard this Zhuo Feifan had an affair with Cang Chenfeng's mother..."

"Holy moly! Is it that explosive? Tell me more!"

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