112: Is this something a gentleman should learn?

Only these three memory scenes appeared in his mind.

Xu Sanyan pondered with downcast eyes; these were all someone else's memories. He didn't know who the woman and the young man were; perhaps they had turned into children, their appearances greatly changed, or perhaps they had already vanished.

Xu Sanyan was able to deduce some things from this information.

They entered this place in their Divine Soul bodies, and each time the Old Gentleman's ruler struck, it would take away some Divine Soul fragments, and some memories were hidden within these Divine Soul fragments.

But he had also been hit by the ruler before, so what memories had he lost…

Xu Sanyan recalled carefully, but he couldn't remember no matter how hard he tried. However, his vigilance was raised to the highest level.

Because… his memories contained a secret!

Whether it was his identity as a Transmigration, or the cheat panel, these were secrets that could not be leaked. The heaven and earth treasures Blood-colored Small Knife was also the same.

He only hoped that the Divine Soul fragments he lost did not contain this information.

He would rather the scene of him being intimate with the Chieftain's Wife be exposed.

Xu Sanyan was still reminiscing, but the Old Gentleman couldn't wait any longer, his voice sharp and tinged with impatience, "Take your seat."

"Yes."

Xu Sanyan obediently took his seat.

The assessment continued, and in the end, only he passed.

Xu Sanyan's gaze swept around. There were less than twenty people left in the study hall. He then noticed something unusual: his perspective was off. He seemed to have… grown taller?

He didn't know exactly how much taller he had grown, and he didn't dare to move recklessly. Yesterday's situation was still vivid in his mind.

The Old Gentleman sat upright on the wooden chair, holding a book, and began to lecture, "The words of a Saint are all profound truths. One should study diligently and think deeply. Today, we will discuss 'The Sayings of the Saint'."

Xu Sanyan swayed his head along with everyone else, reciting the content of the book. He had never even heard of this so-called 'The Sayings of the Saint', and he had no idea which Saint the Old Gentleman was referring to.

But in this world where the power of heaven and earth was gathered, anyone who dared to call themselves a Saint must be someone whose virtue and conduct were admirable, and whose cultivation was unparalleled in the world. A Mortal could never bear this title.

However, the words spoken by the Saint were all grand and empty, nothing more than platitudes like filial piety to parents, respect for teachers and elders, and unity with neighbors. Xu Sanyan had always scoffed at these.

He was not some benevolent person.

As time flowed, it unknowingly reached noon.

Xu Sanyan didn't know how this world distinguished the hours. He clearly didn't feel the passage of time, but looking at the sunlight, it was indeed noon.

In a daze, it seemed as if only a moment had passed.

The Old Gentleman turned the book face down, looked up and scanned the crowd, "A Saint says, a gentleman's thoughts must not falter, and a gentleman's actions must not be weak. Besides studying, a gentleman should possess other skills."

The Old Gentleman pulled out a book from under the desk, then with a wave of his hand, all the books in everyone's hands changed their appearance.

Xu Sanyan's pupils constricted. What kind of method was this?

"The Saint once taught his Disciples to cultivate the Six Arts. The Six Arts are divided into Corpse, Gu, Soul, Fate, Disaster, and Lust. You may choose one to cultivate."

Xu Sanyan looked at the book in his hand, his eyes dazed. This was called the Six Arts of a Gentleman?

Which gentleman would learn things like Corpse Refining, Soul Refining, and Gu Refining?

And what were the later ones: Fate, Disaster, and Lust?

He had never heard of them, but just by their names, he knew they weren't anything proper.

The Old Gentleman then began to explain, "The so-called Corpse, is the Dao of Corpse Refining. This Dao is vast and profound…"

"Gu, is Gu Refining…"

Xu Sanyan listened carefully. The three Daos of Corpse, Gu, and Soul were pretty much as he had guessed.

"Fate, refers to life itself, transforming essence, Qi, and spirit into fate. This Dao is about cultivating oneself." The Old Gentleman's voice was sharp, and his dead eyes scanned the room.

"Disaster, is about cultivating luck, transferring the disasters in one's life to others. This Dao is ethereal and the most difficult to cultivate."

"Lust, refers to sexual relations, also known as Dual Cultivation, gathering Yin to supplement Yang, using human and insect flesh as cauldrons, absorbing others' nourishment for oneself."

Xu Sanyan blinked. This was called Dual Cultivation? Wasn't this harvesting?

Although Dual Cultivation and harvesting seemed similar, they were actually very different.

Dual Cultivation meant that both parties involved could benefit, and furthermore, Dual Cultivation Technique was a grand and glorious Dao of heaven and earth, the essence of human nature, and thus the Righteous Path.

Harvesting, however, was vastly different. It was forcefully plundering others' cultivation and lives to nourish oneself, no different from robbery. Harvesting evolved from Dual Cultivation Technique and was thus the Evil Path.

Of course, Xu Sanyan had no aversion to this; he liked this the most.

Xu Sanyan flipped through the book in his hand, focusing on the section that recorded "Lust." It was described in great detail, and some parts even had illustrations!

It was very meticulous.

Xu Sanyan's eyes darted around, carefully examining the content on the book. He slowly discovered that this thing… seemed like it could really be learned!

This damned place actually taught real things?

Xu Sanyan was startled.

He looked at the Old Gentleman on the podium, and as his thoughts flickered, an idea sprouted in his mind.

This place truly resembled a study hall, where teachers imparted knowledge and students diligently learned. Although the things taught were not quite normal, as long as one could maintain a clear mind, it was not necessarily a bad place.

It was just that the rules were a bit strict, often causing people to Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering.

"Excuse me, Old Gentleman." Xu Sanyan slowly stood up and cupped his hands in a bow. He wanted to verify what he was thinking.

"Speak."

The Old Gentleman did not punish him, which greatly delighted Xu Sanyan, proving that his guess was correct: as long as the questions were within the rules, there would be no punishment.

"May I learn two at the same time?" Xu Sanyan asked softly.

The Old Gentleman shook his head, "One should be down-to-earth and not aim too high."

"Yes."

Xu Sanyan sat down, his eyes flickering. He seemed to have found a way out.

Since it was a study hall, how would one normally leave?

That's right, by completing one's studies!

Which was… graduation!

Xu Sanyan didn't expect that even after cultivating Immortality, he still couldn't escape going to school.

The Old Gentleman on the podium roughly explained the Six Arts for the Disciples below to choose from, but apart from Xu Sanyan, everyone else was expressionless and thoughtless, so the Old Gentleman could only randomly assign them.

Xu Sanyan pondered for a moment and finally decided to cultivate "Soul."

This was a decision he made after much consideration. Firstly, he had heaven and earth treasures to help improve his Physical Body, and he had a panel for his cultivation, so cultivating the soul was the most suitable.

As for the function of "Lust," it was to improve cultivation, which Xu Sanyan didn't need, so he could only regretfully put it aside for now.

Furthermore, he could cultivate other Daos as well. As long as he had seen them, they would be recorded on the panel, and he could slowly improve them with "Qi" later.

"Class dismissed. Today's homework is to thoroughly memorize the Dao you have chosen. Tomorrow will be an assessment. Those who do not pass will receive three strikes of the ruler."

"Respectfully seeing off the Old Gentleman." Everyone stood up in unison and bowed.