A Top Scholar in Everything

The atmosphere at the scene was somewhat awkward for a moment.

Baiyu and Master Yi Xian both fell into silence.

He had never expected that he was on the third level, thinking the other party was on the first, but it turned out she was on the fifth level.

"Although the Black Moon Sect is not an officially recognized secret organization, it's also not a dangerous force hunted by the Empire. In fact, most Black Moon Apostles are forced into it."

Master Yi Xian's sigh broke the silence.

Many people became Black Moon Apostles not out of their own will.

More often it was due to accidents and helplessness.

As long as one doesn't fall into becoming followers of the Evil God like Kaz, the Empire usually doesn't interfere with these matters.

"Once you have thought it through, you can come to me at any time."

Master Yi Xian resumed her usual demeanor, saying: "If there's anything you don't understand, you can also come and ask me. I happen to lack someone to help me with things."

"Thank you very much, Teacher."

...

Leaving the villa.

Baiyu let out a sigh.

The fact that Master Yi Xian is a Black Moon Apostle is known by several deans.

However, there must be a hidden story behind this, and given Master Yi Xian's formidable abilities, it's not hard to understand her special treatment.

Back then, one of the Three Holy Swords of the Steam and Mechanical Church, August Cavendish, clearly held great hostility towards the Black Moon Apostles.

Almost undisguised.

Therefore, this identity is still not something to be exposed.

"Now, being under Master Yi Xian's tutelage, I instead have a layer of protection; however, this person...cannot be trusted. It's best to maintain a pure interest relationship."

Baiyu thought very clearly.

Now, the only ones he can truly trust, besides his old friends in Linjiang City, might only be the Qiong family with whom he has intertwined interests.

Having gone through so much.

Unclear about other things, but in terms of teammates, things can reverse at any time. People like Meng Siyu aren't few in number when it comes to outcomes.

One must constantly be wary of being backstabbed.

At the same time, one must cultivate one's own team.

Leaving the villa.

Baiyu ran into a boy in a school uniform approaching.

"Junior brother."

The man approached Baiyu and smiled: "Did you see the teacher?"

This person was under Master Yi Xian, the only student besides Baiyu, a junior named Qiu Shouzheng.

"Junior brother, if you have any issues, feel free to reach out to me. I've heard you've had some friction with the Boxing Club recently; need me to step in and talk?"

Qiu Shouzheng asked with concern.

"Your goodwill is appreciated, senior brother, but it's just some friction between clubs. If senior brother intervenes, it might attract criticism."

Baiyu replied with a smile.

"Alright, I have some things to discuss with the teacher. If you need any assistance, come directly to me. We're all fellow students, so don't be a stranger."

Qiu Shouzheng watched Baiyu disappear around the corner, finally letting the smile fade from his face.

"Moon Blade..."

"The teacher really values him."

Qiu Shouzheng chuckled coldly twice, then composed himself and entered the villa.

...

Returning to the apartment.

Cang Yan eagerly took the Moon Blade from Baiyu's hand to begin research. She was always interested in magical items.

Of course.

After studying it a few times, she hadn't found anything significant.

"There certainly aren't any mechanisms on it, nor has it been tampered with; you can use it with confidence. Its sharpness is only slightly weaker than Living Iron."

Cang Yan let go of the blade, confirming.

"Hmm, she wants to strike at me, but not through these items; however, caution does no harm."

Baiyu pulled out the third, fourth, and fifth volumes of the Extreme Demon Bone Tempering Technique.

Read through it several times.

These three volumes of Spirit Technique were basically the same as the first two, without any anomalies.

As for Master Yi Xian being able to see through his Bone Tempering Technique, that wasn't anything surprising.

"I need to consolidate the first two volumes of the Bone Tempering Technique, strive for perfection, and then proceed with the third volume cultivation."

Baiyu took out the first two volumes of the Extreme Demon Bone Tempering Technique.

Since he had already practiced it, at this moment, there's no need for additional medicinal aids for cultivation; just follow the order to wash through 108 movements.

There are 108 movements in each volume of the Extreme Demon Bone Tempering Technique, whether or not it possesses hidden mysteries.

108 poses.

Each pose demands a high endurance level from a martial artist.

Ordinary Tier Eight Martial Artists, practicing such a set, take time varying from a few days to several tens of days, with waiting intervals for blood qi replenishment greatly delaying progress.

But Baiyu.

Doesn't have this problem.

His blood qi seems to be constantly replenished like cheating, with no sign of exhaustion.

Soon.

He completed the poses of the entire first and second volumes several times.

On the last occasion.

His bones crackled all over like frying beans, undergoing some kind of transformation.

"Blood qi has increased again."

Baiyu seized the opportunity to start immediately cultivating the third volume.

This time in retreat, his goal was to cultivate all five volumes of the Extreme Demon Bone Tempering Technique. In the Bone Tempering stage, he had stalled for far too long.

Pouring out the prepared medicinal herbs.

Baiyu jumped into the wooden barrel and began cultivating the third, fourth, and fifth volumes of the Extreme Demon Bone Tempering Technique.

...

A month passed in a flash.

The life of a freshman is both fulfilling and monotonous.

At least.

More fulfilling and monotonous than many students imagined.

Students from the four colleges typically take two months to adapt to life at Wuda and truly begin to step onto the path of improvement.

Once familiar with the rhythm of the Martial Arts School, students improve rapidly.

Moreover, with the monthly missions and routine assessments, everyone starts to manage this well.

Many students have discovered ways to earn more GPA and live freely at the Martial Arts School.

As students improve their cultivation, their outlook broadens.

Former Quasi-Martial Artists begin stepping into the martial artist realm during this period.

Those who were Tier Nine Martial Artists begin advancing to Tier Eight during this time.

The path of Martial Dao demands progress, or one falls behind.

Often, just one or two months can leave you far behind others.

The Martial Arts School's network is closed off from the outer world.

This means that, typically, Martial Arts School students who socialize online are also Martial Arts School students; ordinary people's network systems cannot connect.

Without as much news from the outside world, these Martial Arts School students dedicate themselves to cultivation every day.

When something major happens, it becomes a long-lasting focal point.

For example.

The Research Academy is still discussing the incident where Baiyu and his peers encountered demons some time ago.

The reason is none other.

Baiyu is indeed the most distinctive, outrageous person they've ever seen.

From the start of term till now, a whole two months, he hasn't shown his face in class even once, setting a new low record for Martial Arts School student attendance.

Every time the dean mentions Baiyu, he is filled with anger.

Yet.

On the other hand, he coincidentally encountered demons during a mission, returned safely, and with three students having died, it becomes a hot topic.

It's safe to say.

Research Academy students often talk about Baiyu during breaks.

"Today's Dean Su's class, probably Baiyu won't show up again; this guy is too daring."

"Let's see how he handles the monthly exams. If his grades aren't good, the resources he can get will greatly reduce; the Martial Arts School won't raise parasites."

"Look at the dean's expression; I've heard several teachers have already reported Baiyu's matter to the dean."

In the tiered classroom of the Research Academy.

Amidst the students' whispers, Su Ruji stood on the podium, seeing Baiyu's seat still vacant, the anger in his heart finally erupted.

This bastard.

It's just too much!!