Sword Aura to the Heavens
Chapter 129 - 125 Reluctant to Admit

Chapter 129: Chapter 125 Reluctant to Admit

Ji Ran’s gaze fell on Li Fan. That day, Yun Zhiqiu told him that there was a man accompanying Ji Xue. Worried about affecting Ji Xue’s reputation, Ji Ran explicitly told Li Fan to move out.

At that time, everyone thought Ji Xue was the one causing the White Deer Street formation to fluctuate, with an exceptionally bright future ahead.

As an elder of the Ji Family, Ji Ran naturally had to consider Ji Xue’s future.

However, ironically, the person who caused the White Deer to chant was not Ji Xue, but Li Fan, who was with her that day and was driven away by him.

Who would have thought such an ironic outcome?

At that time, Qu Qingfeng took Ji Xue as his last disciple. Everyone thought there was no doubt about this matter. However, now that Qu Qingfeng personally stepped out, they finally understood that Qu Qingfeng might have accepted Ji Xue because of Li Fan.

That day, Qu Qingfeng visited Ji Xue’s residence and met Li Fan, casually inquiring whether Li Fan would join the academy. However, no one cared about this detail.

Even Ji Xue herself did not care, or perhaps she never truly regarded Li Fan seriously at that time.

Until now, Ji Xue suddenly realized, and only then did she gaze seriously at the handsome young man, feeling somewhat ashamed and especially remorseful when recalling some of her previous actions.

When Ji Feng was causing mischief, she had once reminded Li Fan not to overthink, subtly indicating he shouldn’t aspire to extraordinary thoughts.

Later, when they settled on White Deer Street, she also obeyed Ji Ran’s advice, causing Li Fan to leave.

Looking back now, it was not that Li Fan knew his place, but rather... he had no interest in her at all.

Everything was merely her self-assumed fantasy.

Li Fan always remained indifferent because of his absolute confidence; he didn’t care about her views and attitude. A true genius does not care about outsiders’ perceptions.

Walking on White Deer Street, causing the White Deer formation to fluctuate, as she was excited and fantasizing about whether it could be herself, Li Fan immediately looked at her. He knew it was himself but didn’t care, instead wanting to cover up this trace.

Many people dream of entering Bai Lu Academy, but Li Fan had no interest.

They begged to enter Bai Lu Academy to study and took pride in it.

And the academy masters wanted to invite Li Fan to study there.

Indeed, people are different from one another.

So, was the masked man in Yun Meng Swamp him?

Thinking of this, Ji Xue’s heart trembled a bit, staring at that handsome face.

She remembered when she offered him a sword, but he didn’t take it. After killing the Crocodile Demon, he left indifferently.

This indeed seemed like his character.

So, was it Li Fan who saved her?

Li Fan was unaware of the many thoughts brewing in Ji Xue’s heart, and even if he knew, he wouldn’t care. His gaze fell on Qu Qingfeng, and he quite liked this academy master.

To publicly apologize and admit mistakes, and bow to the juniors, such magnanimity is not common.

Bai Lu Academy’s students all insist it was they who killed to seize the Dan, to preserve the academy’s face. If they admitted it, it would be a stain.

But Qu Qingfeng solved the problem in another way; knowing the mistake and correcting it shows even more of a gentleman’s demeanor.

His behavior also highlighted Bai Lu Academy’s grace, and the crowd watching showed a look of admiration.

Indeed, academy masters and students are different.

Gentlemen are frank, and this is surely how it is.

With Qu Qingfeng like this, naturally, Li Fan would not take advantage and press on. He had come to solve the problem and bowed back to Qu Qingfeng, saying: "With so many students in the academy, naturally there are good and bad, people tend to disguise, and although Bai Lu Academy is a holy land of cultivation, it cannot ensure all students are upright, and it is unrelated to you, sir."

"My friends caused a scene at the academy as a last resort; we were also discourteous today, and ask Mr. Qu not to blame."

"Good." Qu Qingfeng praised, his look towards Li Fan increasingly warm and appreciative, possessing extraordinary talent yet humble and calm, able to be indifferent, able to be bold with a sword.

"Really not enter the academy for cultivation?" Qu Qingfeng asked with a smile: "Although you refused last time, I still want to try."

"I came to Yun Meng City just as a passerby," Li Fan said. He had many things to do and wouldn’t stay long.

"Okay." Qu Qingfeng nodded, not persuading more, looking at Huang Xiong, asking: "What about him?"

Noticing Huang Xiong’s special qualities in the previous battle, a Martial Artist in the Innate Realm without mana, yet able to repel a Foundation Establishment cultivator, such divine strength is a unique talent.

Li Fan looked at Huang Xiong and said: "That is naturally up to Brother Huang to decide."

"I won’t join the academy," Huang Xiong said.

Qu Qingfeng laughed at Huang Xiong’s words, seeing that Huang Xiong’s straightforward nature, now still carried some temper; presumably, what happened earlier made him very unhappy, and somewhat disappointed in Bai Lu Academy.

"Come to my house for a cup of tea and sit down to chat?" Qu Qingfeng said to Li Fan.

"I wouldn’t dare refuse an invitation from you, sir," Li Fan nodded in response.

Qu Qingfeng slightly nodded, looking at the crowd, saying: "Everyone disperse."

The crowd of Bai Lu Academy’s disciples dispersed, while Yun Zhiqiu and others looked embarrassed, as the appearance of the master had saved the academy’s face, but left them in a bad light.

Especially when compared to Li Fan, they seemed petty.

Li Fan followed Qu Qingfeng past him without a glance, as if he didn’t even consider him worth noticing.

He recalled Li Fan’s previous words – those who abandon their companions.

So, Li Fan must have seen it.

"Ji Xue, come with me," Qu Qingfeng called, and Ji Xue nodded: "Yes, sir."

She spoke and followed suit.

Lu Yuan also went along, walking with Li Fan.

Ji Xue watched their backs, feeling conflicted inside.

So, who was truly dreaming?

Ji Feng’s eyes were still wide open, not recovered from the shock.

His sister, no chance!

No wonder Liu Ji said, her lord wouldn’t look at ordinary people.

He was truly blind.

Lu Yu, Bai Lu Academy genius?

No chance either.

"Lu Yuan, do you know each other?" Qu Qingfeng asked with a smile to Lu Yuan.

"Yes, we knew each other before," Lu Yuan gently nodded, and Qu Qingfeng didn’t ask more.

Arrived at the courtyard, under the plum tree, Qu Qingfeng sat, saying to Li Fan, Lu Yuan, and others: "Sit."

Li Fan sat opposite Qu Qingfeng, Lu Yuan and Huang Xiong sat beside him, while Xiao Kui was in the back.

Ji Xue remained standing.

"Ji Xue, you pour the tea," Qu Qingfeng said to Ji Xue.

"Yes, teacher." Ji Xue nodded, then brought a teapot, first pouring a cup for Qu Qingfeng, then beside Li Fan, her hand slightly hesitant holding the teapot, but still bowed quietly pouring tea, not looking at Li Fan.

Afterwards, she poured tea for Lu Yuan.

Ji Xue’s heart was extremely complicated. After joining the academy, she was the center of attention, surrounded by stars, praised as a Heavenly Pride Girl.

Now, she was serving tea to Li Fan and Lu Yuan.

Qu Qingfeng casually glanced at Ji Xue, a faint smile on his face.

Although Ji Xue’s talent was not extremely strong, it wasn’t weak either. Now needing more tempering of her mentality, her future would not be poor.

"The White Deer chanted, welcoming guests from afar, and now I represent Bai Lu Academy, welcoming you with tea instead of wine, please, young friend," Qu Qingfeng raised his teacup and smiled at Li Fan.

Previously outside, he did not reveal that the White Deer chanted because of Li Fan, although some guessed, most were unaware. They didn’t even know Li Fan was beside Ji Xue that day, naturally unaware of this matter.

"Thank you, sir," Li Fan also raised his cup, taking a light sip.

"The White Deer hadn’t moved for years, but this time it chanted for you. Young friend must have something extraordinary, I still want to try, would you really not join the academy for cultivation?" Qu Qingfeng said again: "Just cultivation, like Lu Yuan, without needing to take a master, with no restrictions, young friend can leave anytime."

"Mr. Qu’s goodwill is appreciated," Li Fan politely declined again.

Qu Qingfeng nodded, then looked at Huang Xiong, saying: "You have innate divine strength, though you have grievances with the academy, cultivating here would do no harm, and if you don’t want, you need not take a master and can leave anytime, the academy does not restrict students’ freedom."

Although Huang Xiong was very displeased earlier, he still liked Qu Qingfeng a lot. He was a little swayed, looking at Li Fan, saying: "I’ll listen to Brother Yang."

"Can leave anytime?" Li Fan asked with a smile.

"Can leave anytime." Qu Qingfeng nodded.

"If that’s the case, Brother Huang might as well cultivate in the academy for a while?" Li Fan suggested to Huang Xiong, it was fitting to explore Huang Xiong’s uniqueness at the academy.

Later, when there is a chance, let Huang Xiong go to Li Mountain.

"Brother Huang, as Mr. Qu said, the academy merely provides a cultivation place and cannot control people’s hearts, academy students vary greatly, no need for much disappointment. At least, Mr. Qu has a gentleman’s flair." Li Fan noticed Huang Xiong’s hesitation and added: "It’s good to cultivate for a while in the academy."

"Okay." Huang Xiong nodded: "Then I will cultivate at the academy for a while."

Qu Qingfeng laughed: "You guys, truly give this academy master no face."

These two are still requiring them to beg for them to join the academy.

"Apologies, sir," Li Fan said.

"Not necessary," Qu Qingfeng smiled: "With fresh breezes and the White Deer’s low chant, this is fate."

"If that be the case, why not deepen this fate?" Li Fan said: "Sir, I have a friend who is a demon, could she cultivate at the academy for a while?"

"You indeed are," Qu Qingfeng looked at Li Fan, naturally knowing who it was, and smiled, nodding: "Just have her come find me."

"Thank you, sir." Li Fan poured tea for Qu Qingfeng.

Watching him, Qu Qingfeng shook his head with a smile, this boy, realistic.

The chat was pleasant, and after some time, Li Fan bid farewell. Qu Qingfeng instructed Ji Xue: "Ji Xue, see them off."

"Yes, teacher." Ji Xue looked at Li Fan and the others.

Li Fan stood up, and they headed out, with Ji Xue following behind.

Leaving the courtyard, Li Fan said to Ji Xue: "Miss Ji, no need to see us off, we will manage on our own."

Ji Xue looked at Li Fan, a little hesitant, but eventually, she still called out.

"Yang Qingshan."

Li Fan stopped his steps, turned back to look at Ji Xue, and asked: "Does Miss Ji have more to say?"

"Yang Qingshan, in Yun Meng Swamp, was the masked man you?" Ji Xue asked, eyes fixed on Li Fan, although she had her guesses, she still wanted a definite answer.

Was it Li Fan who saved her and killed the Crocodile Demon?

"I don’t know what Miss Ji is talking about," Li Fan responded with a smile, "Miss Ji, farewell."

With that, he turned and left.

Watching Li Fan’s back, Ji Xue unexpectedly felt a bit sad.

He not even willing to admit?

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