Chapter 9: Mysterious Water Pill
Seeing Xu Sanshi's appearance, Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei realized that he must have caused trouble.
"There's no misunderstanding. It's just that Senior Brother Xu Sanshi here tried to force a sale, and when that didn't work, he resorted to forceful seizure," Huo Yuhao explained to Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei.
After Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei understood the situation, he felt a headache coming on. Before he could speak, he heard Tang Ya roar.
"You dare to bully my Tang Sect disciple, Xu Sanshi! I'm telling you, this isn't over today!"
Tang Ya immediately took out a Dragon Beard Needle, held it in her hand, aimed it at Xu Sanshi, and prepared to strike.
Seeing this, Xu Sanshi quickly ran behind Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei, poked his head out, and explained:
"I truly know I was wrong, Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei. Can you discuss it with this junior brother and ask him not to report me? I can compensate him privately. Also, considering I'm almost expelled, can you ask your lady to put away her Dragon Beard Needle first?"
Xu Sanshi felt like crying but had no tears. If he got hit by another Dragon Beard Needle, it would be even worse.
Huo Yuhao, having apprenticed to a Shrek Academy teacher, was considered one of Shrek Academy's own. It would be difficult for this matter to be resolved quietly today.
As for himself, he was the Young Sect Master of the Xuanming Sect, and the Academy knew he would leave sooner or later. If this really blew up, even if he wasn't expelled, his Sect would definitely have to pay a hefty price.
As Xu Sanshi thought about it, he couldn't help but slap himself. Why was his hand so itchy?
Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei, hearing this, had some ideas. "Xiaoya, put away the Dragon Beard Needle first. I'll go discuss it with Yuhao."
"Hmph." Tang Ya reluctantly put away the Dragon Beard Needle, glaring at Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei. She was somewhat dissatisfied that the Dragon Beard Needle hadn't landed on Xu Sanshi.
At this moment, Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei came over to Huo Yuhao and whispered:
"Yuhao, Xu Sanshi has two pills called Xuan Water Pill. They can not only increase innate spirit power but also improve cultivation speed. If you want to settle this privately, I'll have him give you both Xuan Water Pill and some gold coin."
Huo Yuhao nodded slightly upon hearing this. These two Xuan Water Pill were his main goal for today, so achieving his objective was good enough.
Looking at Xu Sanshi's lifeless expression, not even looking at Jiang Nannan who was observing from a distance, Huo Yuhao felt his anger had mostly subsided.
"Sanshi, two Xuan Water Pill, plus twenty thousand gold coin, and this matter will be over today. Next time, be calmer. Don't lose all reason whenever it concerns Jiang Nannan. Besides, acting like that will also cause trouble for Jiang Nannan."
Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei came near Xu Sanshi, patted him on the shoulder, and proposed a settlement.
Xu Sanshi instantly changed from black and white to dazzling colors, revealing a relieved smile. He quickly took out two celadon porcelain bottles and handed them to Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei.
"I've given you both Xuan Water Pill. Can you give me two days for the gold coin? Twenty thousand gold coin isn't a small amount, and I'll need an excuse to get it."
Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei handed the Xuan Water Pill to Huo Yuhao, then took out twenty thousand gold coin and put them into Huo Yuhao's storage spirit tool. He turned to Xu Sanshi and said:
"Alright, I'll cover it for you first. Just pay me back directly when you have the gold coin."
As the great-grandson of Sea Gods Pavilion Master Mu En, Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei could afford to cover twenty thousand gold coin.
Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei's action immediately earned him Xu Sanshi's tearful gratitude, which was almost frightening in its sincerity.
"Sister Tang Ya, Brother Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei, here's your grilled fish." Seeing that the matter was resolved, Huo Yuhao took out the grilled fish he had prepared earlier and handed it to the two.
Jiang Nannan also walked over at this time and apologized: "Sorry, junior brother, I caused you trouble."
"It's fine, it had nothing to do with you, senior sister, anyway."
After Huo Yuhao politely responded, Jiang Nannan left with the other female students from before.
Huo Yuhao had no intention of talking much with Jiang Nannan. In the original story, when Huo Yuhao was attacked by Xu Sanshi, she didn't intervene to stop it, only shouting, "What are you doing?"
It wasn't exactly wrong, after all, Jiang Nannan had no direct responsibility. It just left Huo Yuhao with no desire to deepen their acquaintance.
Seeing Jiang Nannan leave, Xu Sanshi temporarily lost the urge to chase after her. The trouble he caused today was a bit too big, so he decided to go back to the dorm and rest.
Huo Yuhao also said goodbye to Tang Ya and Senior Apprentice-Brother Beibei, expressing his gratitude to Tang Ya for preparing to stand up for him with the Dragon Beard Needle.
After leaving the school gate, Huo Yuhao quickly walked to his dorm, preparing to absorb the medicinal power of these two Xuan Water Pill as soon as possible.
Upon returning to the dorm, Wang Dong was indeed absent again, having gone somewhere to play.
Huo Yuhao took out a Xuan Water Pill and swallowed it. Feeling its widening effect on his meridians and the slight improvement to his Spiritual Eye Spirit, his mood brightened.
As he absorbed the medicinal power of the Xuan Water Pill, some impurities were also expelled from Huo Yuhao's body.
When Wang Dong entered the room, he was hit by a foul stench. This caused Wang Dong to glare fiercely at Huo Yuhao, who was still cultivating, then quickly close the door and leave.
Wang Dong decided to find a hotel in Shrek City and stay for a few days. He couldn't stay in this dorm.
At one o'clock in the morning, under the full operation of Mysterious Heaven Skill, Huo Yuhao quickly finished absorbing the medicinal power of one Xuan Water Pill.
When he circulated his spirit power, he found that his meridians had become much tougher. It seemed the Xuan Water Pill's effect was indeed good.
Taking out the metal ball for testing spirit power and seeing that his spirit power had reached the peak of rank 18, Huo Yuhao no longer hesitated, taking out the second Xuan Water Pill and swallowing it.
It was already early morning when he finished absorbing the second Xuan Water Pill.
Huo Yuhao once again circulated Mysterious Heaven Skill. When he felt that his spirit power had not increased further, he understood that his spirit power had reached rank 20.
Huo Yuhao awakened the Tianmeng Iceworm in his Spirit Sea. His journey to the far north should begin.
"Yuhao, why did you wake Brother?" Tianmeng Iceworm asked, still a bit dazed after waking up.
After sensing Huo Yuhao's physical condition, Tianmeng Iceworm instantly sobered up. "How long has Brother been asleep? Yuhao, how are you already rank 20?"
"Brother Tianmeng, you haven't been asleep for long. I've just had some opportunities recently. Didn't you say to call you when I reached rank 20 so you could help me awaken my second Spirit? So I called you," Huo Yuhao explained.
Tianmeng Iceworm, seeing Huo Yuhao grow so rapidly, immediately rolled around excitedly in the Spirit Sea.
"No problem, Yuhao. Don't worry, after we awaken your second Spirit this time, we'll definitely reach the heavens in one step."
Listening to Tianmeng Iceworm's confident assurance, Huo Yuhao first got up to wash off the impurities on his body and changed his clothes.
After changing clothes and coming out, smelling the odor in the room, Huo Yuhao opened the window to air it out, letting the fresh air carry away the stench.
It was early morning, and there were hardly any students in Shrek Academy. Huo Yuhao slowly walked through Shrek Plaza, enjoying this rare moment of relaxation.
Huo Yuhao slowly walked to the Soul Guidance Department's experimental area, took out the hexagonal token Fan Yu had given him, and pressed it against the door.
After the door opened, he saw Fan Yu and his group, who had been pulling an all-nighter doing experiments.
"Yuhao, why are you here? Do you have any academic problems?" Fan Yu asked, somewhat puzzled, looking at Huo Yuhao who had found his way to the Spirit Guidance experimental area.
"Teacher, please help me ask for leave. My spirit power has reached rank 20, and I've arranged with a senior brother from Tang Sect to help me obtain a spirit ring," Huo Yuhao stated the purpose of his visit.