Chapter 167: I Belong to the Dance Device Academy

She was truly beautiful.

This was Chen Mobai's thought after taking a good look at her.

A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted from beside him, exceptionally delightful.

However, he immediately refocused his attention on the *Classic of Everlasting Life* in his hands.

Since this cultivation method originated from the Heavenly River Realm, he couldn't use the Immortal Sect's auxiliary cultivation software to find previous practitioners' insights or lecture videos. He could only rely on his own understanding to learn it.

To be honest, this was quite challenging for Chen Mobai.

He was accustomed to searching for answers online whenever he encountered a problem. Now, being forced to learn the *Classic of Everlasting Life*, written in classical Chinese, purely through his own comprehension, was truly difficult for him.

When they first received this Qi cultivation technique, this group of newly admitted disciples also consulted Yuan Chiye.

However, Yuan Chiye had only come to teach the precepts of the Divine Wood Sect. To seek his guidance on cultivation methods, an additional spirit stone fee was required.

The price wasn't low: 10 spirit stones per lecture.

But Yuan Chiye wasn't trying to exploit the new disciples; he had simply exhausted his twenty years of savings and borrowed many contribution points from fellow disciples to acquire a Foundation Establishment Pill. He was now penniless and heavily indebted.

In such circumstances, Yuan Chiye had long since disregarded his reputation as a true disciple, taking on high-intensity missions and doing everything possible to earn spirit stones and sect contribution points.

However, Yuan Chiye also informed them that the sect had established a Lecture Hall to support the growth of new disciples like them.

Within it, many senior brothers and sisters who had failed to establish their foundation would periodically offer free lessons to repay their outstanding sect contribution points. Some taught cultivation methods, while others lectured on various immortal cultivation arts like talismans, spiritual plants, and alchemy.

If they inquired in advance, they could even hear insights on cultivating the *Classic of Everlasting Life*.

However, their group would have to wait three months before they could visit the Lecture Hall.

"Hello."

Just as Chen Mobai was engrossed in his book, a clear voice sounded beside him.

He turned his head and met the girl's captivating eyes. She smiled sweetly, holding a satchel on her fair lap, and introduced herself.

"My name is Shi Wanyu, and I'm going to study at Scarlet City Grotto-Heaven."

"Chen Mobai. I'm also going to school."

Since she had initiated the conversation, Chen Mobai naturally wouldn't be impolite. He smiled and put down his book.

"Are you from the Longevity Academy?"

Shi Wanyu extended a fair finger and pointed at the ancient book Chen Mobai had placed on the train table. The five large characters for *Classic of Everlasting Life* were very prominent.

"No, I stumbled upon this in a used goods market. Some of the ideas inside are quite interesting, so I'm just reading it to pass the time on the train."

Chen Mobai knew about the Longevity Academy; it was a university spun off from the Imperial Medical Palace, focused on researching cultivators' lifespans with the support of the Immortal Sect, aiming to break the longevity limits of cultivators at each realm.

This academy had already developed many elixirs to prolong the lives of cultivators at various realms, but unfortunately, due to the Immortal Sect's scarcity of resources, they couldn't be widely promoted.

"Which university are you attending then? Most universities in Scarlet City Grotto-Heaven are in the same district. I'm from the Flowing Light Academy. If we have the chance, we might see each other often in the future."

As Shi Wanyu spoke, Chen Mobai's spirits instantly lifted.

*Finally, you asked!*

"Wanyu, what a coincidence, you're on this train too."

Just as Chen Mobai was about to mention the Martial Arts Academy, a sunny and handsome young man entered the carriage with his luggage.

As soon as he entered, his gaze went straight to Shi Wanyu, while he cast a slightly wary glance at Chen Mobai beside her.

"Gu Mingxuan?"

Shi Wanyu looked surprised to see the young man, as if she hadn't expected them to be in the same carriage.

Chen Mobai shrugged helplessly, reined in his desire to show off in front of the girl, picked up the *Classic of Everlasting Life* from the table, and continued reading.

Gu Mingxuan walked to the edge of their table and subtly scrutinized Chen Mobai. After taking the Clear Fire Pill, Chen Mobai's divine sense at the Qi cultivation stage was already quite powerful, making him very sensitive to Gu Mingxuan's gaze.

But Chen Mobai couldn't say anything. He merely frowned, raised the ancient book in his hand, and casually blocked the young man's line of sight.

Only then did Gu Mingxuan sit down. He sat directly opposite Shi Wanyu, happily stowed his luggage, and naturally started a conversation with her.

Chen Mobai listened for a while and learned that they were classmates from the same high school in Yumou City.

Like him, they were both going to report to university.

However, Chen Mobai suspected that Gu Mingxuan wasn't coincidentally on the same train as Shi Wanyu; he must have inquired beforehand and done it intentionally.

He had seen this kind of trick many times on TV.

"Move, you're in my seat."

Just as Gu Mingxuan was cheerfully chatting, a cold voice rang out.

A young man with a buzz cut, wearing a vest and long pants, and a tattooed arm, stood beside him.

"Got it."

The tattooed young man's tone was unpleasant, causing Gu Mingxuan to frown slightly. However, to display his composure in front of Shi Wanyu, he still gave up the seat and moved to sit opposite Chen Mobai.

"This is also my seat."

Just as Gu Mingxuan sat down, the tattooed young man pulled out two tickets and waved them at him.

"Buddy, it's a waste for one person to occupy two seats. Why not transfer one to me?"

Gu Mingxuan's eyes lit up when he saw the two tickets in his hand, and he began to ask politely.

"The reason I bought two tickets is to have ample space. Move."

The tattooed young man's tone was anything but polite, causing Gu Mingxuan's face to turn pale.

"Aren't you in this carriage?"

Shi Wanyu asked, a little puzzled. Gu Mingxuan immediately produced his ticket. It was indeed for this train, but not for this specific carriage.

The girl's bright eyes flickered slightly, a hint of realization dawning on her.

She probably understood now.

Gu Mingxuan could only leave reluctantly with his luggage.

After the tattooed young man sat down, his eyes lit up as he saw the bright, vibrant girl opposite him, with her graceful curves and youthful energy.

"Hello, my name is Wen Xiong..."

"Wanyu, I asked the attendant, and there are two empty berths in the soft sleeper section. I upgraded my ticket, so why don't you come too? It's a bit more spacious there, and it's not good to hold all your luggage for so long."

Before Wen Xiong could finish speaking, Gu Mingxuan ran back, a look of excitement on his face, and approached their table again, holding up his ticket.

"We're only traveling for a day to Scarlet City Grotto-Heaven. We can just rest our eyes and we'll be there. There's no need to waste merit points."

Shi Wanyu, however, slightly furrowed her pretty brows and shook her head, refusing.

Gu Mingxuan looked disappointed, but then, using the excuse of knowing someone there, he sat on his luggage, shamelessly refusing to leave.

"Beautiful lady, are you also going to Scarlet City Grotto-Heaven? I'm a freshman at the Pure Yang Academy this year. May I have your contact information?"

At this point, Wen Xiong spoke again.

His gaze was fervent, not at all concealing his admiration for Shi Wanyu.

"Pure Yang Academy!"

As expected, upon hearing him state his academy's name, both Gu Mingxuan and Shi Wanyu looked shocked.

Not just them, but other passengers in the carriage who heard this also looked over with surprise. Some even stood up, wanting to get a glimpse of a Pure Yang student.

"As expected of someone from Pure Yang Academy, their style is distinct!"

"Only those with outstanding personalities can go further on the path of immortal cultivation. This young man clearly stands out."

"Son, you should learn from this big brother and strive to get into Pure Yang Academy in the future."

The envious whispers and admiring glances from around them made Wen Xiong the focus of the carriage.

However, Wen Xiong didn't pay attention to it; he had grown up in such an environment.

He was a genius.

Wasn't it normal for a genius to enter Pure Yang Academy?

It was just a pity that his humble background lacked strong competitors, meaning that even after defeating all his opponents, he still couldn't catch the attention of the Four Great Dao Academies. He could only choose the Pure Yang Academy, one of the top-ranked among the Ten Great Academies.

"Maybe next time."

However, Shi Wanyu shook her head, refusing Wen Xiong's request for her contact information.

This made Chen Mobai involuntarily put down his book and look at her in a new light.

Gu Mingxuan, who had been looking down, suddenly revived as if injected with a stimulant upon hearing her words, his face glowing red.

"Tsk."

Wen Xiong clicked his tongue upon hearing Shi Wanyu's refusal.

However, he was also someone who cared about his reputation, so he didn't press further. He casually stretched out his legs and lay across the two seats he had bought, placing his hands on the seat back, continuing to gaze with fervent eyes at Shi Wanyu's bright face and graceful figure.

His blatant staring made Gu Mingxuan, who was sitting nearby, frown.

"Brother, can I exchange tickets with you? I have a soft sleeper ticket."

Gu Mingxuan didn't want to argue with Wen Xiong, nor was he comfortable leaving Shi Wanyu alone here. Seeing Chen Mobai reading by the window, his eyes lit up, and he took out his ticket.

"No thanks. My mom told me not to take advantage of others."

Chen Mobai said with a smile, almost causing Gu Mingxuan to burst out.

*This guy must also be eyeing Wanyu's beauty, that's why he won't leave.*

Thinking this, Gu Mingxuan's gaze toward both Chen Mobai and Wen Xiong became entirely wary.

"*Classic of Everlasting Life*! Are you from the Longevity Academy?"

Only then did Wen Xiong notice Chen Mobai. He glanced at the ancient book in his hands and asked, a little surprised.

Scarlet City Grotto-Heaven, as the location of the Martial Arts Academy, one of the Immortal Sect's Four Great Dao Academies, and boasting a Fifth-Tier spirit vein, was naturally a hub for universities.

Besides the leading Martial Arts Academy and the secondary Pure Yang Academy, there were also twelve other academies.

Flowing Light Academy and Longevity Academy were among them.

*Finally, it's my turn.*

Hearing Wen Xiong address him, Chen Mobai suppressed the joy in his heart, casually put down his book, and announced his academy's name.

"No, I'm from the Martial Arts Academy!"

In an instant, the entire carriage fell silent.

Shi Wanyu's cherry lips parted, her face filled with shock.

She looked at Chen Mobai's refined face by the window, bathed in soft sunlight. The young man seemed to be glowing!