#1117 - Chapter 1117 Wanli

Having said that, Elder Wang vanished from Ye Kong's sight in an instant, leaving only Ye Kong's lonely figure behind.

“He really is a strange old man.” Ye Kong smiled indifferently, then left the medicine field and searched for a place to settle down in the back mountain.

The mountains slowly released the mist at fixed moments, and all living beings became restless in the cyan-black scenery.

After wandering around the back mountain for most of the day, Ye Kong finally found a simple cave entrance to cultivate in.

The cave was in a cliff, in an excellent location, with a panoramic view from the cave entrance.

The cave was not completely dark. The top of the cave was transparent, and the sunlight shone down from the only opening in the top of the cave, clearly showing a distinct beam of light.

Ye Kong walked into the cave. In the silent and dim environment, he could faintly hear the sound of water droplets falling from the surrounding stone walls.

“Drip, drip ~”

Ye Kong looked around the cave. It wasn't too bad, and he decisively made it his place of cultivation.

After confirming the location of his cultivation, it was already dusk. Ye Kong returned to the main courtyard of the Tai Chu Academy for lunch.

Although the Tai Chu Academy was divided into several courtyards, it was only the teaching locations and teaching elders that were different. The living areas were shared by everyone, and even the Sima Shizun ate and lived with the disciples.

Ye Kong arrived at the dining hall in the main courtyard of the Tai Chu Academy. The hall was crowded and noisy, comparable to a market.

As soon as Ye Kong entered, he noticed Zhang Tie sitting on the left side, burying his head in his food.

Ye Kong walked over and sat down next to Zhang Tie naturally.

Only when someone sat next to him did Zhang Tie raise his head. When he saw that it was Ye Kong, Zhang Tie's eyes widened, his pupils became shocked, and even the chewing in his mouth stopped.

The three people sitting opposite Zhang Tie also recognized Ye Kong and stopped their chopsticks.

Ye Kong ate slowly and methodically, scanning the few people with an indifferent expression.

“You are that new disciple who was the first to climb the Ascension Steps!”

“You are the one who was the first to leave the You Realm Scroll!?”

“You are the unlucky disciple who was chosen to go to the medicine field to cultivate with Elder Wang?”

The three people opposite Zhang Tie simultaneously asked three shocking questions. Ye Kong was too lazy to answer them one by one, and just nodded “Mmm” once.

“Ye Kong, do you still have time to eat? Aren't you supposed to be cultivating with that Elder Wang in the medicine field?” Zhang Tie didn't even bother to chew, and swallowed the food in his mouth before asking Ye Kong about the situation.

“That's right.”

“Alas, according to the previous disciples of the Tai Chu Academy, this Elder Wang is very strict with his disciples. He has always been high-minded and looks down on us new disciples. The old disciples who were brought by him before are said to have to practice the mental method day after day. When they are hungry, they eat Bigu Pills and will never let them waste time on useless eating.” The person sitting directly opposite Ye Kong said.

“Here, Ye Kong, let me introduce you. These three are from the same courtyard as me, Gongsun Qing, Wen Jie, and Xiao Shengge!” Zhang Tie pointed to the three people and introduced them to Ye Kong. Ye Kong also politely recognized them and nodded in greeting.

And it was Wen Jie who had just said that Elder Wang taught strictly.

After Ye Kong got to know the three people, he explained to them: “Elder Wang advocates cultivating as you please, so he let me comprehend on my own and did not teach me.”

“Isn't that just that he doesn't want to care about you at all!” Gongsun Qing was a straightforward young man and said it directly, making the atmosphere between the few people instantly become serious.

Zhang Tie patted Ye Kong's shoulder with a smile, “Hahahaha, Ye Kong, it's okay, as long as that Elder Wang doesn't make things difficult for you, we can take our time with cultivation and not be in a hurry.”

Ye Kong gave a faint “Mmm” and didn't respond to Zhang Tie's next words.

Zhang Tie didn't care and said to Wen Jie and the other two: “I've inquired about it. This Elder Wang was a famous person in the Tai Chu Academy back then.”

Gongsun Qing chuckled, but was interested, “What do you mean by that?”

“The Wen Zong Academy, the boundless sea, is talking about this Elder Wang. It is said that his status in the upper realm back then could allow all the Wen Zong Academies to reserve a place for him.”

Ye Kong didn't take it seriously, but the others sitting behind Zhang Tie laughed when they heard Zhang Tie's words.

“Hahahahaha!” Laughter continued, attracting the attention of Ye Kong and the others.

Zhang Tie turned around and saw Ling Xuan and the others sitting a short distance away from him.

The few people who were laughing were all new disciples from the same courtyard as Zhang Tie.

As soon as Zhang Tie saw Ling Xuan, the anger in his heart surged. Ye Kong naturally noticed the change in Zhang Tie's emotions and asked, “Do you know them?”

Zhang Tie ignored those people and turned around.

“It's more than just knowing them!” Speaking of which, Zhang Tie thought of how he had accidentally bumped into Ling Xuan when he first entered the academy today. He immediately apologized sincerely, but those people sarcastically said a lot of insulting words. If Gongsun Qing and the others hadn't stopped him, Zhang Tie would have directly taken action.

Wen Jie told Ye Kong what happened today, and Ye Kong also understood the past interactions between the few people.

Just then, Ling Xuan led his lackeys past Ye Kong, and Ling Xuan, who was at the head, laughed unscrupulously: “Hahahaha, what kind of disciples can a little old man who takes care of the medicine field teach?”

Ye Kong didn't feel anything, but Zhang Tie's anger was instantly ignited by the chattering voices of Ling Xuan and the others.

“What did you say!” Zhang Tie suddenly stood up and slapped the table. Gongsun Qing and the others, who were close to him, also stood up. Ye Kong was still sitting upright, like an outsider.

The few people who were walking away stopped and turned to look at Zhang Tie and the others.

“Yo, isn't this the fool from our courtyard who can't even use the Fire Control Technique, hahahaha ~”

What was taught in Zhang Tie's courtyard today was Intent Control Technique, which could control fire and water, using the power of intention to control them in the palm of your hand.

But Zhang Tie performed abnormally today and failed to control it several times. He was the only one in the entire courtyard who had not been able to succeed, which also made him a laughing stock in everyone's mouth.

Hearing this, Zhang Tie's face instantly turned red, but the anger in his eyes could not be concealed.

Shengge immediately spoke to stop Ling Xuan from saying the next words.

“Ling Xuan, shut up!”

Shengge's features were three-dimensional, and her skin was fair and beautiful. She was recognized as a beauty among the new disciples.

And Ling Xuan was showing his manly “colors”. From the beginning of today's practice of control techniques, he deliberately found reasons to approach Shengge, but was blocked by Gongsun Qing and Wen Jie.

Seeing Shengge talking to him, Ling Xuan smiled evilly and slowly approached, causing Shengge to retreat involuntarily.

“What do you want to do, Ling Xuan!”

Zhang Tie shouted angrily, his voice loud, causing everyone in the dining hall to notice the commotion.

Ling Xuan ignored Zhang Tie and focused all his attention on Shengge.

“Junior Sister Shengge, I really don't understand why you are with this group of low-class and lowly people who don't even know the entry-level spells. Why don't you practice with me? I can also guide you.”