Two pounds of blood first

However, after Ling Yuan saw the genuine smile on his master's Face, he ultimately decided not to spoil the mood by speaking.

On the mountaintop.

The two Wushuang sat opposite each other.

Their gazes met, and their cups clinked as they toasted.

The conversation flowed, and when they spoke of exciting topics, bursts of laughter occasionally echoed.

For many, social interactions are complex, but for some, making friends is simple.

Meeting the right person at the right time, often just a word or two that resonates deeply with the soul, can lead to a strong friendship.

For Ling Wushuang, who had heard countless praises and witnessed much flattery and subservience, Sword Wushuang's neither humble nor overbearing demeanor resonated more with him.

In his view, low cultivation or weak strength was not a fault.

It was the true tragedy of life if one had low cultivation, poor talent, and a bent spine and knees.

For Sword Wushuang, Ling Wushuang's conversation was extraordinary, effortlessly citing various cultivation anecdotes. He exuded an inherent scholarly nobility, indicating an unusual family background.

What was even more commendable was that the other party remained humble and courteous from beginning to end, every word and action demonstrating the demeanor of a gentleman, giving one a feeling like bathing in the spring breeze.

Spending time with such a person was undoubtedly an extremely pleasant experience.

Unfortunately, pleasant times are always short-lived.

As a bell chimed, Sword Wushuang's expression subtly changed.

“Brother Ling, today, I'm afraid we must stop here.”

“I have to go to morning class!”

Now, Sword Wushuang had joined the Heavenly Dao Institute, and the ringing of the bell signified that the Heavenly Dao Institute's classes had begun.

Currently, every class in the Heavenly Dao Institute was in the tense final sprint stage for the end of the month, so he naturally could not be absent.

Upon hearing this, Ling Yuan became somewhat displeased.

It was a great honor for his master to humble himself and drink with him, yet now, halfway through, he was trying to leave? What was the meaning of this?

This was truly outrageous.

Ling Wushuang, who was drinking, was also somewhat startled.

Then he sighed wistfully: “People have joys and sorrows, and the moon has its waxing and waning phases. Nothing can be perfect.”

“To be able to meet Brother Ling today is also a great fortune in life.”

“Brother Ling, please go!”

Speaking of this, he paused slightly.

After a moment of contemplation, he took out a jade pendant from his waist.

“In the Cultivation World, the strong are respected, and the weak are prey. With Brother Jian's strength, he will inevitably encounter some trouble in the future.”

“This is my personal jade pendant. If you encounter difficulties, show this jade pendant. In the Void Domain, someone should give me some Face.”

“If you truly encounter an irreconcilable crisis, activate it with Law energy, and it can protect you once.”

Ling Yuan, who was beside him, was startled.

“Master, this... this is your favorite personal jade pendant.”

“No need to say more.”

Ling Wushuang waved his hand and said to Sword Wushuang: “Brother Jian, there’s no need to decline.”

“If you truly consider me a friend, then please accept it.”

Ling Yuan was truly envious and jealous at this moment.

He couldn't understand how much luck this boy had encountered.

His master's actions were clearly an indirect way of saying, 'I've got this person covered!'

Sword Wushuang, not far away, was also somewhat surprised.

From Ling Yuan's expression, it was not difficult for him to see that this jade pendant was of extraordinary value.

It was their first meeting, and the other party had already offered him protection. Now, after just one drink, he was being given something of immeasurable value.

This friend was truly beyond words.

He had intended to decline, but the other party had already spoken.

If he didn't accept it at this moment, it would truly mean he didn't consider the other party a friend.

He immediately stepped forward and accepted the jade pendant.

“I accept Brother Ling's kind intentions.”

“This time, it is indeed my fault for not being able to let you drink to your heart's content.”

“If Brother Ling doesn't mind, three days later, at dusk, I will bring enough good wine here and drink to our hearts' content with Brother Ling, to apologize for my fault.”

Ling Wushuang's eyes brightened: “It's a deal!”

“Farewell!”

Sword Wushuang clasped his hands, said his goodbyes, and then transformed into a streak of light, flying away.

Ling Yuan watched his departing figure, somewhat indignantly saying: “Master, he's just an ordinary Cultivator. Why is he worth you waiting three days for him? He thinks too highly of himself.”

“And we still need to find Prodigy Disciples who can make it onto the Heavenly Dao Rankings. How can we afford to delay?”

Ling Wushuang shook his head: “You don't understand!”

“This is called a gentleman's agreement.”

“Moreover, for some reason, this place always gives me a huge attraction in the unseen world.”

“Wait a little longer; perhaps there will be unexpected gains!”

“So, waiting is fine.”

...

Inside the Heavenly Dao Institute!

As the end of the month approached, every class entered a tense sprint phase.

Only the five hundredth class, led by Qilin Xiao Hei, was in a relatively relaxed stage.

“Mentor, other classes are intensifying their training. Should we also start special training?”

The Disciples of the five hundredth class couldn't stand it anymore.

Someone said urgently.

“What's the rush?”

Qilin Xiao Hei lay lazily on the podium, saying languidly.

Xiao Ga was beside him, using his two wings to massage Qilin Xiao Hei's back.

Hearing this, he glared at the Disciples: “You only know how to rush. Do you know how hard Big Brother works to train you?”

As soon as these words came out, the Faces of everyone below instantly darkened.

Earlier, they had been secretly pleased to be assigned to Qilin Xiao Hei's class.

Who knew that the other party had only put in some effort and care for the first few days?

After that, he completely slacked off.

Every day was either eating, drinking, and playing, or sleeping soundly.

This was called hard work?

Did you misunderstand what hard work means?

However, Xiao Ga didn't care what they thought.

At this moment, he was looking at Qilin Xiao Hei with a fawning expression, saying: “Big Brother, how's the strength?”

Qilin Xiao Hei said with an enjoying expression: “The strength can be a bit heavier, a little higher.”

“Alright!”

“By the way, have the Twelve Demon Generals made any moves recently?”

“Big Brother, there's no need to worry about the Twelve Demon Generals at all. They're taking people to sleep every day; they're not worth fearing at all. Their class will definitely be at the bottom at the end of the month.”

“Hmm, that's good!”

For Qilin Xiao Hei, whether he got first place or not didn't matter.

As long as he could surpass the Twelve Demon Generals, that was enough.

This scene made Zhong Qing, who came to inspect, twitch his eyebrows.

“Xiao Hei, your life is quite good, isn't it?”

The calm, unruffled voice, however, sounded like a thunderclap in Qilin Xiao Hei's ears.

It startled him so much that he directly rolled off the lectern.

“Ma... Master, why are you here?”

He said, trembling.

“If I don't come, are you going to ruin this class?”

“I entrusted you with a heavy responsibility, yet you're here slacking off and enjoying life. Have you forgotten what I said before?”

Thinking of his master's earlier warning, Qilin Xiao Hei's eyes gradually filled with terror, and he couldn't help but shiver.

“Master, I don't want to be locked up with female dogs. Please, give me a chance!”

He pleaded pitifully, truly terrified.

Zhong Qing's Face hardened: “I gave you a chance, but who will give the five hundredth class a chance?”

Seeing this, Qilin Xiao Hei knew that his master was truly angry.

He immediately said with a mournful Face: “Master, I was wrong, I was really wrong. You can punish me however you want, just please don't use that kind of inhumane punishment, okay?”

Zhong Qing smiled.

“Alright!”

“Then let's start with two catties of Qilin blood!”

Ever since Zhong Qing took Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian as his Disciples, he ordered them to continuously refine Innocent Pill day and night with their people.

Now, the Innocent Pill had been refined, and they were just waiting for Qilin blood to refine the upgraded version of the Innocent Pill.

However, refining this pill required Qilin blood.

He was just looking for an excuse, and here, Qilin Xiao Hei himself came knocking.

Upon hearing