We made you practice martial arts, and you've mastered the Great Golden Body?

"Tian Ming?" Shen Bailian looked at the somewhat handsome martial arts student in front of him and murmured softly, but his heart was filled with ripples.

His powerful mental strength allowed him to retrieve the relevant memories from the depths of his mind in just a few milliseconds.

He did have some recollection of the name.

Chen Yifei and Su Ruozhi had once reported this person to him, saying that Tian Ming had spread rumors about him, but he didn't take it to heart.

Firstly, Shen Bailian's status at the Tiangang Academy was earned through hard work and skill, not through empty fame.

Secondly, he was busy dealing with the battles of the Golden Cup and the Cave Heaven at the time.

Naturally, he didn't take this small matter to heart.

But why did Tian Ming come looking for me at this time without any apparent reason?
Is it like those villains in novels, who come to your door just to show off and mock you?
It's commonly known as causing trouble.

Thinking of this, Shen Bailian couldn't help but feel excited. Wasn't this experience points delivered right to his doorstep?

To put it bluntly, he was also a warmonger.

When he first arrived at Hulao Pass, the reason he showed off his skills was not only to intimidate some people, but also to show off in front of Yuwen Changkong.

Based on his understanding of Yuwen Changkong, after witnessing all of his actions, he would definitely be unable to resist the urge to avenge the "humiliation of that day" and would come knocking on his door to serve as a "experience pack."

With the body tempered by lightning, the experience points of that steel-like body will surely increase rapidly.

However, to his surprise, before Yuwen Changkong could even come knocking, it was the stranger Tian Ming who came to him first.

It's too late, but it's soon.

With Shen Bailian's current mental strength, it only takes him one-hundredth of a second to think about this series of things, so Tian Ming naturally couldn't detect anything unusual.

At the same time, Tian Ming couldn't understand why, in just a short moment, Shen Bailian's gaze towards him had undergone three and four changes, as if she were very interested in him.

This situation was clearly not within Tian Ming's original considerations.

In his original plan, Shen Bailian would either show anger or indifference upon hearing his name.

Why are you so interested in him right now?

"I do have some impression of you." Shen Bailian's lips curled up almost imperceptibly, his eyes flashing with a cold, unapproachable light as he spoke coldly:
"Xiao Chen and Xiao Su both told me about it."

Upon hearing this, Tian Ming breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that this step of the plan had been correct. His face immediately showed shame, and he bowed deeply to Shen Bailian. Then, he said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Senior Brother."

"I'm sorry?" Shen Bailian was stunned.

His brows furrowed slightly as he stared intently at Tian Ming's seemingly genuine expression, a series of doubts rising in his mind.

This was completely different from the scene he had originally envisioned.

Where's the promised mockery, slapping someone in the face?!
Everything's gone.

Shen Bailian's spiritual power swept over Tian Ming in an instant. After sensing his approximate physical fitness level, he found that he was only at the Life Establishment Realm. He lost all interest in Tian Ming.

To him at this stage, any martial artist below the early stage of the Sea Opening Realm is no different from an ant.

It has no value as an experience pack.

Although it is very impolite to use mental power to scan others at will, in his eyes, Tian Ming, who spread rumors about him, was no different from an enemy in some ways.

"Could this guy have a tendency towards schizophrenia?" Tian Ming looked at Shen Bailian, whose expression was changing rapidly again, and a thought that he found unbelievable suddenly flashed through his mind.

He then denied it, because how could that be possible?

After all, the other party is currently the most popular top martial arts prodigy. The fact that the other party has such momentum is thanks to the efforts he has put in behind the scenes.

Unfortunately, Tian Ming didn't dare say such things, especially not in front of Shen Bailian, the person in question.

“Yes.” Although Tian Ming was somewhat puzzled, after noticing the impatience on Shen Bailian's face, he suppressed his discomfort and calmly replied, despite his anger.
"Because I listened to the slander of some friends before, I spread some bad rumors, which caused some trouble for you, Senior Brother Shen. I have always felt guilty, but I have never found a suitable opportunity to apologize."

"That's why it's been delayed until today. To express my apologies, I've prepared a small gift to convey my remorse to Senior Brother Shen."

"No need for such a small gift." Shen Bailian looked at Tian Ming, who looked guilty, and his guard against outsiders relaxed a little. He smiled and politely declined Tian Ming's gift.

He's been dealing with too many things lately, which has made him a bit tense, and he's even being so harsh on a martial artist at the Life-Standing Realm from the Heavenly Gang Academy.

That's really going too far.

Besides, you can't hit someone who's smiling.

Since Tian Ming had already said that, as the senior brother of the 45th class of martial arts students, he couldn't blame the other party any further, nor could he continue to pick a fight with Tian Ming. Of course, more importantly, there was no need for him to.

As for Tian Ming's so-called meager gift?

Then there's even less reason to accept it. What good stuff could a martial artist at the Establishment Realm possibly have to offer?

It would be better to do someone a favor and gain a good reputation.

"Senior Brother Shen, please don't refuse." Tian Ming said apologetically, "This is just a small apology. If you don't accept this small gift, I will feel uneasy."

As he spoke, a faint silver light flashed in Tian Ming's hand, and then a jade box appeared in his hand. Before Shen Bailian could refuse, he opened the jade box and presented it to Shen Bailian.

He looked pained, as if he were offering up his most treasured possession, and said with great sorrow, "This ginseng with two hundred years of medicinal properties was something I obtained by chance during an adventure."

"After appraisal, its value is comparable to that of ordinary second-tier rare and precious materials. It can greatly improve physical fitness and martial arts potential. If it is used as the main raw material, combined with heart-shaped grass..."

"If it is made into a Great Rejuvenation Pill, it can increase your cultivation speed to 130%-180% of the original speed in a short period of time."

"Of course, with your talent, Senior Brother, it's not impossible for your cultivation speed to double. If it lasts for three months, it should be able to help you advance your martial arts realm even further."

Shen Bailian, who originally wanted to refuse, was instantly captivated by the ginseng doll in the jade box. It was as long as an average person's arm and its appearance was no different from that of an ordinary child, more like a little elf with life.

Furthermore, as the jade box was opened, a delicate fragrance of herbs suddenly wafted out, its medicinal effects far exceeding his expectations. He only took a light sniff, and his slightly tired body suddenly became active again.

A look of surprise flashed across Shen Bailian's eyes, and at the same time, doubt arose in his heart.

Although he didn't know how to determine the age of ginseng to determine its medicinal properties, he had seen many kinds of rare and precious herbs of various grades.

Judging from the aura of this ginseng alone, its medicinal effects are probably not only comparable to those second-tier natural treasures, but also comparable to some third-tier natural treasures.

Judging from other sources, the medicinal effects of this ginseng have lasted for at least 250 years.

In other words, Tian Ming misjudged the value of this hundred-year-old ginseng. Although there seems to be only a slight difference between the top-tier second-order and the third-order ginseng.

The figures reflected in the Daxia coins alone amount to eight figures.

Or rather, the appraiser Tian Ming found was most likely trying to scam him, claiming that the ginseng was only a hundred years old. He probably saw that Tian Ming was just a newcomer and didn't know much about how to determine the age of ginseng, so he wanted to buy it at a low price.

But the question is, Tian Ming is just a mere martial artist at the Life Establishment Realm, how did he obtain such a treasure? "However..."

"This has nothing to do with me." Just as Shen Bailian was about to refuse.

Sudden.

"Hey? Look, isn't that Tian Ming?" A few martial arts students walked out from around the corner, chatting and laughing. The student at the front suddenly saw Shen Bailian and Tian Ming standing at the door and said in surprise:
"Why would he come looking for the senior brother? Isn't he afraid of getting beaten up?"

Tian Ming's series of bizarre actions and his spreading of rumors were, if not common knowledge, among the 45th graduating class of Wuhan University students.

"Of course I'm afraid of getting beaten up."

"So, judging from Tian Ming's appearance, he probably brought gifts and came specifically to apologize to Senior Brother Shen... However, if it were me, I definitely wouldn't..."

"Indeed, I hate people who spread rumors behind people's backs the most. If there's anything going on..."

"Do you think Tian Ming would dare to do that? Even if he did, look at the entire Tiangang Academy, which branch could tolerate him?"

All of a sudden.

The disdainful jeers from the side, falling on the ears of the ordinary-looking boy who stood bowing like a wooden stake before that tall figure, felt like sharp thorns piercing his heart, making his breathing rapid.

Tian Ming's blood rushed to his head, and in an instant his face turned a deep liver color.

He slowly raised his head, his dark eyes sweeping over the martial arts students, his gaze lingering on their mocking faces, etching their features into his mind.

"Hey, hey, stop talking." One of them suddenly became alert to Tian Ming's gaze, quickly tugged at the others, and walked away in another direction without looking back, continuing, "That guy is looking over here."

Upon hearing this, the others scratched their heads, gave awkward smiles, exchanged glances for a moment, and then immediately turned and left without hesitation.

"What's there to be afraid of? It's just Tian Ming, and there are so many of us..."

"do not talk."

"One should be lenient when possible, especially since this guy is so cunning. If he holds a grudge against you, you'll suffer in the future. I heard he killed his childhood sweetheart."

"real or fake?"

"I don't know, I heard it from someone else..."

Tian Ming stared blankly at the martial arts students who showed no remorse whatsoever, a self-deprecating smile flashing across his lips, before pushing the jade box in his hand forward.

"I refuse." Shen Bailian looked at Tian Ming, whose expression kept changing, but didn't take it to heart. He reached out his hand, ready to push the jade box back.

However, the moment his fingers touched the jade box, a message suddenly flashed across the panel.

[Divine matter detected, purifying it, current progress 1%...]

Shen Bailian was stunned for a moment. He never expected that divine matter would be delivered to his door so eagerly. Then he stared at Tian Ming for a long time.

But?

Is this divine substance on the ginseng or on this jade box?

If it's the former, that's understandable, but if it's the latter, how come Tian Ming wasn't affected by divinity? According to his perception, Tian Ming's spiritual power had only just reached level 9.0.

In an instant.

Tian Ming felt his heart stop abruptly, as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand. The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and a drop of cold sweat involuntarily gathered from the pores on his forehead.

He had experienced this feeling not long ago, but it was weaker than before. However, it was still something that a mere martial artist at the Establishment Realm like himself could not withstand.

"But it wouldn't be right to refuse you, Junior Brother Tian, ​​since this is your kind gesture. So I'll reluctantly accept it."

"Junior Brother Tian, ​​you don't need to feel guilty anymore. Let's just let this matter pass. If anyone asks, just say that's what I said."

"Of course, I will also inform Chen Yifei and Su Ruozhi, as well as the members of the Lionheart Society, to spread this news."

After speaking, Shen Bailian smiled and took the jade box containing the ginseng into his palm with a righteous air. Then, with a slight thought, he stored it in his storage ring.

The set of movements was fluid and graceful, appearing so clean, crisp, and decisive.

"Thank you for your understanding, Senior Brother Shen." Tian Ming looked at Shen Bailian, who had accepted the jade box, and was slightly taken aback. Then, the look of fear in his lowered eyes suddenly disappeared, replaced by a sharp glint.

Just now, he thought his intentions had been seen through.

However, the most risky hurdle has now passed, and all that remains is to wait for things to unfold gradually.

"Senior Brother Shen, then I won't disturb your cultivation any longer." Tian Ming said with a fawning smile, clasped his hands and bowed to Shen Bailian again. After the latter nodded, he turned and left.

With a soft footstep, Tian Ming disappeared around the corner.

"Interesting. As expected, the tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind." Shen Bailian stared intently at Tian Ming's every move until he was out of sight. Remembering the fleeting notification on the panel earlier, his smile deepened. He chuckled:

"I'd like to see what kind of monsters and demons are hiding behind this, and who's pulling these dirty tricks."

He didn't believe that Tian Ming could purify and absorb divine matter like him.

Therefore, there is probably only one possibility: that Tian Ming, for some unknown reason, has become corrupted and chosen to become a traitor to the human race.

However, Tian Ming has not yet shown any signs of betrayal, and he cannot simply accuse the other party of being human without any evidence.

but.

Shen Bailian was more interested in the deity behind Tian Ming. Having absorbed so much divine matter, he had developed a vague intuition about the quantity of it.

The divine substance contained in that jade box/ginseng just now must have numbered at least a thousand.

……

"Huh? Where did Oda go, looking so happy?"

"I went to see my senior brother and asked him some questions about martial arts cultivation."

"Huh? You're not..."

"We've made up. Senior Brother is very kind and has forgiven my previous reckless behavior."

As Tian Ming walked back to his dormitory, a broad smile spread across his face. He greeted the martial arts students he encountered warmly and chatted with them.

The news that he had been forgiven by Shen Bailian was spread through the mouths of the crowd.

boom!
The moment the dormitory door closed, Tian Ming's smile vanished, his eyes darkening and becoming deep. He sat down on the sofa and said to the air, "Is it okay now?"

"That's enough. You don't need to pretend anymore. That kid's senses can't reach you now." (End of Chapter)