Lin Fan hadn’t spent much time with these students, yet he truly regarded them as his own disciples. Their reluctance was genuine, but Lin Fan didn’t know how to respond.
If the Yan Emperor really allied with other sects to attack the Saint Devil Sect, Lin Fan would definitely not stand idly by.
Once entering a sect, one becomes part of it. Although he had secretly fled, he was still a member of the Saint Devil Sect. His seniors and juniors there had always treated him well, and Lin Fan had long considered it his family.
Now that his family was in trouble, he wouldn’t hide out of fear for his life.
No matter what, Lin Fan had to warn his seniors and juniors in the Saint Devil Sect, so they could inform the sect leader and prepare in advance, avoiding being caught off guard.
Looking at the worried expressions of his students, Lin Fan smiled, “Don’t think too much of it. I just have some matters to attend to. You just need to cultivate diligently. When I return, I’ll be checking your progress.”
“Yes, teacher,” Liu Shuishui and others nodded in agreement.
Although they didn’t know what urgent matter their teacher had, they believed their teacher would definitely be fine—he was so powerful.
They all placed absolute trust in Lin Fan.
“Alright, now I’ll transmit some knowledge to you. Remember, never reveal even a bit of the cultivation method I’m giving you today, understand?” Lin Fan reminded them repeatedly.
“Yes, we’d rather die than speak,” Cao Tianjiao, who rarely spoke, nodded heavily.
They weren’t fools. Their teacher’s seriousness naturally meant this was a matter of great importance. The fact that their teacher entrusted them with such a secret showed how much he trusted them.
Then, based on each student’s personality, Lin Fan selected and transmitted two supreme-grade heavenly cultivation techniques—”Formless Devil” and “Sword Intent.”
For them, cultivating these heavenly techniques brought far more benefits than they could gain themselves. Improving in these techniques would also elevate their cultivation level, while Lin Fan’s own improvement would only enhance his true energy and combat power without boosting his cultivation level.
With these supreme heavenly techniques as support, as long as nothing unexpected occurred, their future achievements would definitely not be inferior to anyone else’s.
But from now on, their path would rely solely on themselves.
Lin Fan usually didn’t worry about anything, but this time, even he felt uncertain. He could only take things step by step and act according to circumstances.
Later, Lin Fan gave each of them weapons he had prepared in advance. Although they were only low-grade weapons, they were sufficient for them.
Weapons of too high a grade would only attract unwanted attention.
“Xiao Ze, come out with me for a moment,” Lin Fan called Xiao Ze aside after everything was ready.
“Teacher,” Xiao Ze responded. As a young noble from a prominent family, he had seen much of the world. Although his teacher’s expression was calm, Xiao Ze could sense the unease in his heart.
In Xiao Ze’s eyes, his teacher was a transcendent expert, so whatever matter unsettled his teacher must be something beyond his comprehension.
“Xiao Ze, you possess the greatest strength and highest status in the class. During my absence, you must properly take care of your seniors. If possible, I hope you can share some of your family’s cultivation techniques with them. Help them cultivate diligently, so they will not disappoint my cultivation of you,” Lin Fan said.
“Teacher, is there something happening? If possible, please tell me. Although the Xiao family isn’t among the top powers of the Yan Empire, we are not completely insignificant. I am willing to follow you through fire and water, without hesitation,” Xiao Ze replied.
“It’s nothing. I can handle it myself. Just take care of your seniors. That would be the greatest help to me,” Lin Fan said.
“Yes,” Xiao Ze nodded.
“Tell them to go cultivate. I still have something to do,” Lin Fan reminded them before quietly leaving.
Back in his room, Lin Fan didn’t relax for a moment. No matter what, he had to advance “Dragon Emperor’s Domination” to the second layer.
At this moment, Lin Fan wished the heavens would rain down a mountain of pills to rapidly boost his cultivation. Because if a real battle broke out,
his current level was just a small boat on a lake, barely making any waves.
The next day,
the auction hosted by the Celestial Merchant Guild officially began.
Leaders of various sects brought their disciples to prepare for entry. This “Junior Heaven Pill” was a huge temptation. Most sects hoped to bid for the pill and study its composition. If they couldn’t decipher it, they would simply give it to their disciples to consume.
Using useless Xuan Huang Coins for the auction was an extremely favorable deal.
It took countless rare treasures to cultivate a Junior Heaven-level disciple. Compared to that, the value of the “Junior Heaven Pill” was obvious.
Hidden in the crowd, Lin Fan sighed at the sea of people.
Helpless.
I’ve already done so much, yet so many sects still came. It’s like pouring a cup of water into an ocean—utterly insignificant.
Lin Fan put on a mask he had prepared, just in case he encountered Man You’er from the Myriad Flowers Pavilion from the previous night—it would be a real tragedy.
“Look, those are the disciples from the Myriad Flowers Pavilion. So beautiful.”
At this moment, a commotion arose in the crowd. Exquisite beauties always drew attention wherever they went.
As soon as the Myriad Flowers Pavilion disciples appeared, they naturally attracted many gazes.
These disciples of the Myriad Flowers Pavilion practiced seductive techniques, radiating charm so powerful that even disciples from major sects might struggle to resist, not to mention ordinary civilians.
Lin Fan stood quietly in the crowd. As sect disciples gradually entered the Celestial Merchant Guild, Lin Fan grew puzzled. He had watched from start to finish but hadn’t seen any disciples from the Saint Devil Sect. This was extremely strange—could something have happened?
Lin Fan shook his head, somewhat uneasy, and entered the Celestial Merchant Guild.
For this auction, the Celestial Merchant Guild used Xuan Huang Coins as entry fees. Ordinary civilians naturally didn’t possess such coins, making it impossible for them to enter.
As a wandering cultivator, Lin Fan could only stand at the very back, while the sect disciples occupied the exclusive front sections.
Each sect was allocated a specific area for distinction.
At this moment, a middle-aged auctioneer dressed in a cyan robe stepped onto the stage.
Lin Fan glanced at him.
Eighth Stage of Late Innate.
A powerful expert, only two steps away from entering the Divine Realm. The Celestial Merchant Guild was indeed formidable. This auctioneer alone surpassed many sect disciples in cultivation. Truly not to be underestimated.
“Welcome, honored guests, for traveling from afar. Now the auction officially begins. The first item is the Upper Xuan-grade Qing Yuan Soul Nourishing Pill,” the auctioneer announced, and the auction commenced.
For the various sects, the main attraction of this auction was the Junior Heaven Pill. As for other items, they were merely appetizers for general disciples to bid on and liven up the atmosphere.
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