139: Junior Brother, call Senior Sister to listen?

In the following days, Mo Fan continued to challenge the Trial Tower twice a day, fully comprehending the formation source patterns and domain essence.

February was a short month, with only twenty-eight days.

In a blink of an eye, March arrived.

On March 1st, before challenging the Trial Tower, Mo Fan first went to the logistics department to collect his spiritual stone allowance for the month.

Since he hadn't officially entered the inner sect yet, it was still calculated according to the outer sect standard.

So, it was still thirty spiritual stones.

Mo Fan didn't absorb these thirty spiritual stones; instead, he stored them as backup spiritual stones.

By then, his backup spiritual stones had increased to one hundred and sixty.

After collecting the spiritual stones, he continued to challenge the tower... Time flew by, and it was March 3rd.

Mo Fan woke up early, quickly washed up, and began cultivating the Golden Body Art facing the morning sun to strengthen himself.

Today was the day of the Master Selection Assembly.

After several days of deliberation, Mo Fan already had an answer in his heart.

He would just go directly and announce his decision for the apprenticeship ceremony.

In these past few days, he had been challenging the tower, and the number of formation source patterns he had comprehended reached three hundred and sixty.

In addition, he had also gained a deeper understanding of the domain essence.

In fact, he had comprehended one hundred formation source patterns during his first challenge of the tower.

Originally, Mo Fan thought that at this rate, he would comprehend one hundred patterns per tower challenge, and two hundred per day by challenging twice.

Calculated this way, it wouldn't take long for him to comprehend all three thousand formation source patterns, and then with a bit of basic formation knowledge, he would immediately become a Grandmaster.

However, facts proved he was overthinking.

Both formation runes and domain essence became increasingly difficult to comprehend the further he progressed.

Five days had passed since he first challenged the tower.

He had only comprehended three hundred and sixty formation source patterns.

His progress in domain essence was similar, having comprehended a little over one-tenth.

"Forget it, I'll take my time—"

Mo Fan shook his head.

Such things couldn't be rushed.

He could only comprehend them slowly.

After cultivating the Golden Body Art, Mo Fan checked the time, ate a simple breakfast, and began to wait.

As expected, someone would soon come to pick him up and take him to Jade Void Peak.

However, at this moment, his phone rang.

The screen showed Old Man Qin's number.

Mo Fan, puzzled, pressed the answer button.

Soon, Old Man Qin's somewhat excited voice rang out.

"Mo Fan! It's exploding! It's exploding!"

"How much has exploded?" Mo Fan was also a little curious.

Normally, at this time, it would be close to its peak, with redemption counts probably in the thirties, approaching forty.

After that, not many people would come to redeem anymore.

"A lot, a lot! Especially a lot!" Old Man Qin played coy.

Mo Fan: "..."

"This wave will be enough for you to live off for a lifetime!" Old Man Qin was incredibly excited.

"It's not that exaggerated..." Mo Fan covered his forehead.

You don't know how terrifying my spiritual stone consumption rate is!

"Do you want to know exactly how much exploded?" Old Man Qin asked.

"Yes!" Mo Fan replied, although he didn't have high expectations, he still wanted to know how many copies had been redeemed so far.

"I think it would be better if you came to the Scripture Pavilion yourself to see the data if you have time!

"Because these past few days, several of your fanboys and fangirls have been waiting for you, wanting to exchange insights!"

Mo Fan was stunned: "Are you kidding? Is it that exaggerated?"

"More exaggerated than you can imagine! How about it? Do you have time to come over today? Maybe there'll be a surprise!" Old Man Qin said mysteriously.

Mo Fan shook his head: "I don't have time today. I'm about to enter the inner sect, and there are many procedures to go through."

"Entering the inner sect? Are you serious?!" Old Man Qin was extremely surprised.

"Serious. After I'm done with all this, I'll go to the Scripture Pavilion," Mo Fan said with a smile.

"What the heck?! You really entered the inner sect? How so fast? That's unscientific, isn't it?"

Old Man Qin was dumbfounded.

If this was true... it would be too terrifying!

He had watched Mo Fan rise step by step from the menial courtyard!

How long had it been since he first met Mo Fan until now?

Half a year!

In just half a year, he had risen from an unknown menial disciple to an inner sect disciple?

Is he even human?

He's too monstrous!

Could this be the legendary late bloomer?

"Good luck. I broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm some time ago and applied for an assessment with the sect.

"I passed, and successfully became an inner sect disciple," Mo Fan explained.

"Good, good, good! You're indeed a talent, kid! I didn't misjudge you! At your promotion speed, you'll probably be a core disciple next year!"

Old Man Qin burst into laughter, happy for Mo Fan.

"Actually—" Mo Fan hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping.

"Actually what?" Old Man Qin asked, puzzled.

"You might not believe me if I say it, but I'm already a core disciple!"

Old Man Qin: "???"

"Don't mess around. You just entered the inner sect, how could you be a core disciple already?

"Core disciples are personally taught by the elders of each peak!

"Among so many inner sect disciples, there are only fifty or sixty core disciples!

"It is said that core disciples are all extraordinary, with cultivation at least above the Transcendent Realm, and possess talent that ordinary people cannot hope to achieve!

"As long as one can become a core disciple, their future achievements will at least break through to the Heavenly Mandate Realm!"

After a brief explanation, Old Man Qin said with a smile: "It's good that you have the ambition to become a core disciple! Work hard! You'll succeed one day!

"I'll be waiting for the day you become a core disciple, hahaha!"

At this point, Old Man Qin didn't wait for Mo Fan's reply, and changed the subject, continuing:

"Alright, since you don't have time, then you don't need to worry about things here at the Scripture Pavilion!

"We'll talk after you're busy!

"Anyway, the settlement won't be until the twentieth of next month, so there's no rush!

"As for your fanboys and fangirls, I'll tell them the truth and tell them not to waste their time!

"Alas, it's a pity, some of those girls are quite pretty and very suitable for you!" Old Man Qin said with some regret.

Mo Fan was bewildered: "Really? Do I really have fangirls? And they're waiting for me at the Scripture Pavilion every day?"

"Of course, your video teaching quality is terrifyingly high. After learning from it, many people want to get to know you!

"They can't find your residence! So they can only come to the Scripture Pavilion to try their luck!" Old Man Qin said with a smile.

Hearing this, Mo Fan looked wistful.

He didn't expect to have fangirls himself!

Unfortunately, he didn't have time to meet them now!

Mo Fan shook his head and quickly said: "Regardless of whether I do or not, I don't have time to see them.

"Senior, you can handle it. I probably won't be able to go to the Scripture Pavilion for a while.

"After the inner sect procedures are finished, I still have other matters to deal with, and I won't be able to return to the outer sect for a while!" Mo Fan explained.

"Is that so? That's truly a shame!" Old Man Qin sighed.

After chatting for a while, Mo Fan hung up the phone.

A moment later, a figure suddenly appeared in Mo Fan's courtyard.

The newcomer was graceful, dressed in a snow-white long gown, with a face like jade and an extraordinary demeanor, a top-tier handsome man.

Mo Fan subtly cast an Appraisal Skill.

The virtual panel flashed, and the appraisal information instantly displayed.

[Song Yu, Senior Disciple of Jade Void Peak, Jade Void Academy; Cultivation: Threefold Return to Origin; Currently the Saint Son of Jade Void Academy; Terrifying strength, meticulous mind.]

Looking at the appraisal information, Mo Fan was slightly surprised.

Good heavens.

The Saint Son personally came to pick him up?

Isn't that a bit too much?

Threefold Return to Origin?

Isn't that a bit too strong?

Mo Fan estimated.

In this generation of Jade Void Academy, Song Yu was probably an invincible existence.

He remembered that Li Zhining, who had previously taken him to the Trial Tower, was also a core disciple.

But Li Zhining's cultivation was only at the Transcendent Realm.

And Song Yu—

As expected of the Saint Son!

However, the Saint Son and such... Thinking of this, Mo Fan began to imagine.

"I performed so outstandingly in the Trial Tower.

"Although I'm not interested in being a Saint Son or anything.

"But, will he overthink it? And then target me or something..."

In a blink of an eye, a grand drama unfolded in Mo Fan's mind.

At the same time, Song Yu's gentle voice rang out.

"Junior Brother Mo, hello. I am Song Yu, the senior disciple of Jade Void Peak. Everyone calls me Senior Brother. I am here to pick you up and take you to Jade Void Peak for the apprenticeship ceremony."

"Hello, Senior Brother. Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother!" Mo Fan said politely.

Song Yu smiled: "Junior Brother, are you ready?"

Mo Fan nodded: "I'm ready!"

"That's good, let's go." Song Yu focused his gaze, and with a wave of his hand, a giant sword, half the width of a door panel, appeared beneath his feet.

"Junior Brother, come on." Song Yu stepped onto the flying sword and motioned for Mo Fan.

"Coming." Mo Fan walked to the courtyard and stepped onto the flying sword.

It had to be said, a larger flying sword was much more comfortable!

With such a large sword, Mo Fan could even lie down and sleep on it!

"Junior Brother, are you steady?"

"I'm steady."

"Rise!"

As Song Yu's words fell, the flying sword transformed into a stream of light, carrying the two towards Jade Void Peak.

"Junior Brother, have you decided which peak to choose?" Song Yu asked casually.

"I have!" Mo Fan nodded.

"That's good." Song Yu didn't ask any more questions and focused on controlling the flying sword.

Song Yu's sword-riding speed was extremely fast.

In less than two minutes, he carried Mo Fan to Jade Void Peak, landing on the plaza in front of the peak.

In fact, after breaking through to the Heavenly Mandate Realm, one no longer needed to control a flying sword to fly.

At that level, one could fly in mid-air, covering several li in a single movement, with speed far surpassing a flying sword and much greater agility.

Song Yu had summoned the flying sword to accommodate Mo Fan's feelings.

After all, carrying someone while flying in mid-air was a bit inelegant... At this moment, many people were already standing on the plaza.

Those who came were basically the elders and senior disciples of each peak, as well as three Grand Elders who usually remained in seclusion and rarely appeared.

Even Liu Xiyan, who was still weak, had come over.

Feeling Mo Fan's gaze, Liu Xiyan smiled faintly at him.

"Mo Fan, come here." At this moment, Sect Master Gu Qingshan spoke, beckoning to Mo Fan.

Mo Fan walked over as instructed.

"Have you made up your mind?" Gu Qingshan asked with a smile.

Hearing this, the other peak masters immediately turned their faces, staring intently, eager for Mo Fan's answer.

Mo Fan composed himself, glanced at the peak masters, his gaze lingering on Liu Xiyan for a few seconds.

To be honest, what he most wanted to go to was actually the Sword Pavilion.

Liu Xiyan had also told him that as long as he was willing to join the Sword Pavilion, she wouldn't require him to stay there guarding swords, and he could go wherever he wanted to wander.

More importantly, everyone in the Sword Pavilion was familiar, and they got along well.

Unfortunately, Mo Fan's physique wasn't particularly suited for the Way of the Sword.

Even with the complete Sword Nurturing Art, it would be difficult to pass the Ten-Year Life-and-Death Trial or anything like that.

Not to mention the Ten-Year Life-and-Death Trial.

He would feel uncomfortable even staying in the Sword Pavilion for too long—

Therefore, Mo Fan could only reluctantly give up on the Sword Pavilion.

Composing himself, he finally fixed his gaze on Xu Chaomu, the Peak Master of Scarlet Cloud Peak.

Under the expectant gazes of the peak masters, Mo Fan slowly said: "I like to study formations and domains, so I want to join Scarlet Cloud Peak."

He indeed needed to quickly learn formation and domain knowledge at the moment.

As for the daughter becoming a senior sister thing?

Let's talk about it later. It's not impossible to treat them separately, they're the same age anyway!

"Haha, little fellow, you indeed have good taste. Come, follow me back to Scarlet Cloud Peak~" Xu Chaomu smiled charmingly and beckoned to Mo Fan.

Mo Fan awkwardly scratched his head and walked towards Xu Chaomu.

"Hmph! A lecherous fellow! You're going to be ruined for life!"

Xie Siyuan of Demon Slayer Peak snorted coldly, flicked his sleeve, and left.

However, halfway there, he turned back, glared at Mo Fan, and said abruptly:

"If you ever regret it, you can come to Demon Slayer Peak!"

Mo Fan broke out in a cold sweat, smiling sheepishly and thanking him.

I really wasn't lusting after women!

I have a wife, and my daughter is already old enough to buy soy sauce!

"Haha, congratulations, Junior Sister Xu, you've gained another excellent disciple!"

"Congratulations, Junior Sister Xu. Both of the peerless monstrous talents who passed the Trial Tower chose your Scarlet Cloud Peak. It won't be long before your Scarlet Cloud Peak surpasses Jade Void Peak to become the number one peak!"

"Junior Sister Xu's methods are indeed extraordinary, captivating both men and women, congratulations, congratulations!"

The peak masters offered insincere blessings, exchanged greetings, and then returned to their respective peaks.

Of course, they also expressed that even though Mo Fan chose Scarlet Cloud Peak, if he encountered any problems or wanted to learn other skills, he could consult them at their peaks and not treat them as outsiders.

Mo Fan thanked the peak masters for their goodwill one by one and promised to visit when he had time.

Finally, under the witness of Sect Master Gu Qingshan and the ancestral tablets of Jade Void Academy, Mo Fan completed the apprenticeship ceremony and became a member of Jade Void Academy.

"Let's go, my disciple, let's return to Scarlet Cloud Peak—" Xu Chaomu looked at Mo Fan with a smiling face.

"Okay." Mo Fan nodded, then silently stood behind Xu Chaomu, waiting for her to summon her flying sword so they could return to Scarlet Cloud Peak together.

However, at this moment, with a whoosh, a flying sword, glowing with light, wide-bladed, and engraved with complex patterns, floated beneath Mo Fan's feet.

"This is the flying sword I specially prepared for you, my disciple. From now on, it will be your flying tool.

"Of course, if you have cultivated sword arts, you can also use it as a weapon in combat.

"This flying sword was previously a spiritual sword stored in the Sword Pavilion. Its quality is not low, and it will be perfectly fine for use until you reach the Heavenly Mandate Realm.

"The method of use is very simple. It has formation runes carved on it. You only need to activate the runes with your spiritual power to fly with the sword. Would you like to try?"

Mo Fan nodded, attempting to control the flying sword, and at the same time, for some reason, he felt a bit regretful in his heart.

Because it was engraved with professional formation runes, sword control was convenient and fast. Mo Fan got the hang of it on his first try, standing steadily on it and flying up.

"Not bad, you got the hang of it in one go. Your comprehension is indeed monstrous—" Xu Chaomu nodded in satisfaction, then took a step in mid-air and headed towards Scarlet Cloud Peak.

"Follow behind me~"

Xu Chaomu's soft and gentle voice came to his ears. Mo Fan's expression sharpened, and he followed with his sword.

A few minutes later, a beautiful mountain peak appeared before Mo Fan's eyes.

Landing the flying sword on the ground, Xu Chaomu tossed a ring over.

"A storage ring. Although the space is only a few cubic meters, it's enough for some miscellaneous items.

"Your flying sword can actually be controlled to shrink via runes, and you can also put it inside the ring. Storing and retrieving it is very convenient, you can try it."

Mo Fan took the ring, focused his mind to communicate with it, and with a whoosh, he put the flying sword inside.

At the same time, he saw a pile of sparkling spiritual stones in the corner of the space, roughly five hundred of them.

Seeing Mo Fan's confusion, Xu Chaomu explained: "Those are my welcome gifts to you. If you have any requests, you can tell me."

"Disciple wishes to begin learning formation and domain knowledge today..." Mo Fan said directly.

Xu Chaomu was taken aback, looking at Mo Fan in surprise, and couldn't help but murmur in her heart:

"Could it be that this guy really chose Scarlet Cloud Peak just because he's interested in formations and domains?"

As she thought, Xu Chaomu subtly nodded:

"Of course. I'll arrange it for you in a bit. For now, let your senior sister arrange a cave dwelling for you.

"You wait here for a moment. I've already sent a message, and a senior sister will be over soon."

"Thank you, Master." Mo Fan thanked her.

Xu Chaomu smiled, saying nothing.

Soon, a figure appeared before the two of them.

However, upon seeing this figure, Mo Fan's face darkened.

The person who came was Mo Yingying!

What a disaster!

"Yingying, take your junior brother to the back mountain to choose a cave dwelling, and introduce him to Ling'er, Sirou, Xixi, and Xue'er as well.

"I still have things to attend to, so I'll leave Junior Brother to you~"

With that, Xu Chaomu's figure flickered and slowly disappeared.

At the same time, Mo Yingying smiled mischievously and walked towards Mo Fan:

"Hehe, little junior brother, say 'senior sister' for me to hear?"