Fairy Eye

"Yes, me too. I've felt a significant drop in spiritual energy since two days ago!"

"That's right, we're about the same!"

Upon hearing this, the others chimed in with their own opinions.

"I understand."

The old man glanced back at the group, then went into Han Lin's cultivation room and looked around, but ultimately found nothing amiss.

Then he stepped forward and said, "This matter is indeed a bit strange. How about this, I'll see how much cultivation time you have left, and I'll return your contributions as appropriate."

"Returning your contribution? That's wonderful, thank you, senior!" Upon hearing the old man's words, everyone was overjoyed and expressed their gratitude to him.

Without wasting words, the old man began to return the contributions one by one, based on the time each person had spent cultivating.

These people seemed to have cultivated for quite some time. The most they returned was a little over two thousand. Having received their contributions, they didn't linger and left happily.

When it was Han Lin's turn, he was refunded a full 7,500 yuan, which made him feel embarrassed.

But he dared not refuse. If the other party realized that he was the one who caused it, things would be difficult to handle! Not only would he not be able to return the contribution, but he might also have to compensate for the losses.

"Wait a minute, that's not right. It's only been six or seven days, and you've already broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refining?"

Just as Han Lin was about to leave, the old man suddenly noticed that Han Lin's spiritual energy fluctuations were much stronger than before.

"Yes, senior. Actually, when I came here, I was already on the verge of a breakthrough." Han Lin's heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to remain calm as he answered.

Cultivators often rely on the strength of their spiritual sense to detect the cultivation level of others, so they often cannot specifically observe how many levels others have broken through.

However, it cannot be ruled out that others may also possess such abnormal "divine eyes" as him, allowing them to directly see the state of other people's energy channels.

Therefore, as Han Lin said this, he was also very nervous, afraid that the other party would see through his lie.

What relieved Han Lin was that...

After hearing this, the old man's face showed a look of sudden realization.

"I see. You should go back first. I'll have someone come and check it out to see where the problem is. You can come back after it's fixed."

"Yes, thank you, senior. I'll take my leave now." Han Lin bowed to the old man and left without looking back.

Stepping out of the small house and into the desolate square outside, Han Lin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It has to be said that this Spirit Gathering Tower is really good. In just six or seven days, he cleared ten levels and successfully entered the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Unfortunately, the spiritual energy was completely exhausted, and it's unknown whether there will be any chance of recovery.

Half an hour later.

Han Lin looked around as he arrived at the inner gate square.

He now has over 16,000 contribution points left, and he plans to go to the Treasure Hall or the Cultivation Method Pavilion to see if there's anything he can buy.

Han Lin had truly witnessed the dangers of the outside world during his last trip to Yandang Mountain. Therefore, buying a few more self-defense items was not a bad thing.

Moreover, even within the sect itself, it is not safe.

The last time Shi Jing went out to hunt him down, it was most likely related to Zhao Changping.

Knowing that I'm back, they might take the risk and try to harm me again!

Although he was at the sixth level of Qi Refining, he was still in the mid-stage of Qi Refining and there was a considerable gap between him and a late-stage cultivator like Zhao Changping.

However, on the other hand, Shi Jing failed to kill him but instead killed his parents and his younger brother Han Qing's family. Han Lin also wants to settle this score.

Even if Zhao Changping stops bothering him, he will eventually come knocking on his door to settle things once and for all.

"Oh, Brother Han?"

Just as Han Lin was about to step into the Hundred Treasures Hall, a surprised voice suddenly rang in his ears.

He turned his head and saw a man in a yellow robe with slightly sunken cheeks walking quickly toward him.

Upon seeing this, Han Lin chuckled and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "It's Brother Fu Jiu! Long time no see!"

"Haha, it really is you! Didn't you say you were going to Yandang Mountain? How come you're back so soon?" Fu Jiu smiled, cupped his hands in greeting, and asked curiously.

The man's smile seemed to have a strange infectious quality, instantly putting Han Lin at ease. He then smiled and said, "I took on two missions, and I'll be back after I finish them."

"Oh, I see. Did you find the person you were looking for?"

"No, I stayed there for more than two months and didn't run into the Huang family descendant you mentioned." Han Lin said with some regret.

This trip to Yandang Mountain yielded absolutely no progress regarding the "Huang Family Treasure."

But it's okay.

It is said that the Goose Return Festival in September is the liveliest time in Qingyun Town, when many independent cultivators will rush to Yandang Mountain to seek opportunities.

He also plans to go there then, and who knows, he might run into that "rabbit-toothed man".

Upon hearing this, Fu Jiu laughed and said, "I knew it! These things are all about fate. Trying to specifically find someone is simply impossible!"

Han Lin smiled but didn't say anything.

Fu Jiu followed up, "Brother Han, isn't your goal to improve your talisman-making skills? Perfect timing! A fantastic opportunity is right in front of you!"

"A golden opportunity?"

Han Lin looked at Fu Jiu with a puzzled expression.

Fu Jiu nodded: "That's right, the Talisman Academy is currently recruiting new members. The requirements aren't high; anyone with a certain foundation in talisman making can apply."

"Once you pass the assessment, you can become a disciple of the Talisman Academy."

"Moreover, the Talisman Academy also offers free talisman-making courses, so you won't have to waste money if you want to learn talisman-making knowledge in the future."

The Talisman Academy is a department of the Guiyuan Sect, specializing in making talismans for the sect. All the talismans in the Hundred Treasures Hall come from the Talisman Academy.

Han Lin's expression shifted upon hearing this: "Is this true?"

"Absolutely true." Fu Jiu pointed to the bulletin board on the other side of the square: "If you don't believe me, go see for yourself, the announcement has already been posted."

"And did you know that the Talisman Academy is managed by the Sixth Elder? It is said that outstanding Talisman Academy disciples, regardless of their cultivation talent, have the hope of becoming the Sixth Elder's personal disciples directly."

"Is that so?"

Han Lin's spirits lifted. He had been worried about not having a chance to get close to the Sixth Elder. If that was the case, this was indeed a golden opportunity that he couldn't miss.

"Hehe, that's right, anyway, I've already registered! Brother Han, if you want to participate in the assessment, you'd better hurry up, because today is the last day to register." Fu Jiu nodded, looking smug.

Upon hearing this, Han Lin immediately asked, "Where do I register?"

"It's right at the entrance of the Fu Academy. Do you want to go? I happen to be free, so I can take you there," Fu Jiu said warmly.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Fu Jiu!" Han Lin happily cupped his hands in greeting, and then, led by Fu Jiu, he boarded a carriage and headed towards the Fu Academy.

On the way, Fu Jiu was very excited, chattering away, his mind filled with wonderful fantasies about becoming the Sixth Elder's disciple!

Han Lin appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he felt a little uneasy.

Zhao Changping is a genuine disciple of the Sixth Elder. If he were to intervene, it wouldn't be an easy thing for me to become a disciple of the Talisman Academy.