I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong

By the time the five classes on heterodox teachings ended, the sky had completely darkened.

"Could some kind-hearted senior brother help me out of the Academy?"

The fatso who almost had his soul reaped by the Teaching Elder called out; although he had 'come back to life', it seemed the aftermath was not light.

His head and eyes were now crooked, and saliva was incessantly drooling from his mouth.

Seeing his misfortune, someone couldn't help but laugh and say, "Xu Fatty, you're already a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and yet you can't even bear this little injury?"

The fatty burst into tears and sobbed:

"The heavens must pity me, who knows what madness struck the Teaching Elder to come and personally teach. When everyone was sullen, it was clearly Junior Sister Zuo who was sneaking in laughs, yet he slapped me—"

"Who made you not the son of Elder Zuo? Just accept your bad luck."

The little girl who was previously scared to tears by the Teaching Elder felt a bit embarrassed hearing their conversation.

Blushing, she went up to help the fatty: "Senior Brother, don't be angry at me, I even cried for you when you 'died.'"

Everyone laughed and left the Academy in dribs and drabs.

Outside the Academy, the sword holders had already brought wind lanterns or lanterns, and Tian Lin immediately spotted Yu'er in the crowd.

Just as Tian Lin was about to leave with Yu'er, Zhou Jin approached with his family sword holder and said:

"Since the Teaching Elder came to teach personally, the monthly exam at the end of this month will be extremely strict. He mentioned your name specifically in class today, which shows he has high expectations for you.

Tian, you have a heavy responsibility this month."

Tian Lin thought of the fatty's experience and shivered inwardly.

"Senior Brother Zhou is right, such favor from the Teaching Elder truly fills me with anxiety and fear. Only by studying hard can I live up to his elderly hopes."

After saying some courteous words, Zhou Jin smiled and motioned to his sword holder.

The sword holder handed Tian Lin a small paper package; although Tian Lin did not look at the contents, he remembered it contained the Cold Fragrance Leaves sent by Wang Yanyu.

"This is from Junior Sister Wang for you, Senior Brother Zhou, how could I take it?"

Tian Lin did not believe Ju Yunhai had such influence to warrant such generous treatment from Zhou Jin just for Ju Yunhai's sake.

After all, Ju Yunhai was only related to him as a fellow disciple. He treated Tian Lin no differently than others, so there was no need for Zhou Jin to go out of his way to please Tian Lin.

Tian Lin remained alert, and Zhou Jin seemed to sense it.

He smiled and said, "This is of no use to me, if it's just to enhance Spiritual Sense, I have better Elixirs to help—Accepting Junior Sister Wang's gift during the day was simply to avoid any misunderstandings about your relationship with her."

Tian Lin let out an 'oh', not hiding the confusion in his heart.

Zhou Jin continued: "Do you remember my advice not to pursue Junior Sister Wang? It's not because I have any feelings for her, but because she's already betrothed to Brother Qu from Class A."

Hearing the words 'Class A', Tian Lin thought of Zhai Xingzi; he didn't know who was stronger, Brother Qu or Zhai Xingzi, but both being Class A Disciples showed that Brother Qu was also a young genius.

They didn't chat for long, and after Tian Lin left with Yu'er, Zhou Jin's sword holder, puzzled, asked him, "Why must you be so courteous to him, Young Master? Surely our Zhou Family doesn't need to ingratiate ourselves with others?"

Zhou Jin shook his head: "I do not know the background of this Tian surname, but if Ju Yunhai tells me to make friends with him, then I will simply form a good connection. It's just a meal, a packet of Cold Fragrance Leaves—besides, the Cold Fragrance Leaves were actually paid for by Junior Sister Wang."

"This Ju Yunhai must see him as your competitor for the Class C spot then," replied Zhou Jin's sword holder.

Hearing his sword holder's words, Zhou Jin laughed heartily:

"You think too highly of him and too little of me. If I am surpassed by someone who has just entered Wendaos Sect and has no foundation in heterodoxy, what's the point of cultivating at all? I might as well bash my head in."

As he spoke secretly with his servant, Tian Lin and Yu'er had also returned to the cave mansion.

The cave mansion was filled with the fragrance of food; the table not only had Water Spirit Rice but also had spiritual meat.

For an ordinary Huahua Lang, this meal would seem incredibly lavish, but to other Outer Disciples of Wendaos Sect, it appeared quite meager.

As Tian Lin ate, Yu'er, while picking out fish bones for him, voiced her concern: "The way those students in the Academy look at Young Master seems a bit unusual, could there be some plot behind this?"

Shaking his head, Tian Lin replied:

"Although the learning atmosphere in Wendaos Sect is serious and disciples seemingly don't consider one's background, it's also because everyone's status is not too different from one another.

I don't know why the Teaching Elder paid attention to me in the classroom. Maybe it's a whim, or maybe it's because of Elder Yu?

I think that soon, other disciples' sword holders will try to approach you. Leave aside everything else; the fact that I am a disciple of Elder Yu should not be revealed."

Tian Lin was momentarily sidetracked in thought. The special attention from the Teaching Elder was entirely because of Elder Xue.

After finishing the meal, Cui'er finally spoke up:

"The food at Wendaos Sect is too expensive, we won't be able to sustain this kind of dining, I'm afraid we'll run out of Mid-grade Spirit Stones in half a month. Master, you have to think of something."

Buying spiritual meat was Tian Lin's idea, aiming to find ingredients among the various dishes that could help cultivate the Five Elements Dharma Body.

Tian Lin asked them to find fresh food ingredients in the kitchen every day, ensuring that no two days' meals were the same.

Although sisters Cui'er followed his instructions and always chose the cheapest selections,

the fact was that Tian Lin was too poor, and the ten mid-grade Spirit Stones he received as his monthly salary from the sect were hardly enough.

Moreover, Tian Lin now needed to purchase items such as beast skins, engraving array stones, and other items, which required a significant amount of Spirit Stones.

"I'll find a way to deal with the Spirit Stone issue."

He claimed to be poor, but in his Storage Bag, he had scarce items like copper coins, a ferry, and a bamboo pole, which he figured could be sold for some Spirit Stones.

After finishing their meals, while Yu'er and Cui'er were cleaning up the dishes, Tian Lin, having bathed, stepped out of the house.

He remembered what Zhou Jin said during the day. It was crucial to inform Elder Xue about the cause and effect with Zhai Xingzi as soon as possible and to seek Elder Xue's advice.

It was already nightfall, clearly not a good time to visit someone.

But Tian Lin was a Class D student, and he had no excuse to skip classes.

Only at this moment could he spare some time to visit the Daoist Temple and meet Elder Xue.

Tian Lin was prepared not to be received, but to his surprise, as soon as he arrived at the Daoist Temple gate, the temple gate was opened.

The Daoist Child greeted Tian Lin respectfully, then said: "Elder has been informed of Brother Tian's visit and invites Brother Tian inside."

Tian Lin was briefly surprised but decisively returned the courtesy and entered the Daoist Temple.

In the main hall of the Daoist Temple, where the lights were bright, Elder Xue sat on a cushion, dressed in a yellow Daoist robe.

Around him were many white candles, their flames dancing and flickering with the movements of his hands.

The Daoist Child placed a cushion outside the candles in the main hall for Tian Lin, but he did not presume to sit down without permission.

Only after Elder Xue threw an ox horn onto the ground and nearly half of the surrounding candles were extinguished, did Elder Xue finally look up at Tian Lin.

With most of the candles extinguished, the hall was no longer as brightly lit as before. With a somewhat hoarse voice, Elder Xue said: "You're here for the matter with Zhai Xingzi, aren't you?"

Tian Lin showed his respect, with admiration on his face: "Elder is insightful; is this also the prowess of Divination?"

Elder Xue shook his head and pulled out a letter from his sleeve, "It was your Teaching Elder who told me, he said he's very concerned about your studies—"

Tian Lin, at a loss for words, could only say:

"During the day, I discussed with Zhou Jin and Senior Brother Chang Xue the matter of Brother Zhuang's Divine Lady Tree, only then I learned that Brother Zhuang's favor is not to be accepted.

I think it must have been Senior Brother Chang Xue who informed the Teaching Elder. Concerned about my safety, he came to Elder Xue for advice."

Elder Xue said:

"I was just divining the auspices of your situation and didn't meet your Teaching Elder. He left a letter, but there wasn't much discussed in it."

Here he asked Tian Lin: "You're here to ask me to intervene and resolve your fate with Zhai Xingzi, right?"

After Tian Lin showed respect again, Elder Xue continued:

"Since you and Zhai Xingzi have established a karmic connection, the sect cannot interfere in your matters. Even though you are Elder Yu's disciple, the sect will not ruin Zhai Xingzi's path for your sake."

Tian Lin replied: "Brother Zhuang and I are fellow sect brothers; why should he use my life to validate and practice his path? Isn't this fratricide?"

"Different paths mean nothing about brotherhood."

Elder Xue said: "You are new to the Wendaos Sect and are unaware of our rules. In the Wendaos Sect, there are over a hundred of us on the Heterodox path, each cultivating their own unique techniques.

Debates over the Dharma are common among us, and if the debate cannot be settled, even combat is not out of the question."

Elder Xue's words completely baffled Tian Lin, reminding him of when Ju Yunhai had debated an Array Master Elder during class.

"So, the sect won't intervene in the karmic relationship between me and Brother Zhuang? Even if I die blocking a disaster for him, the sect won't care? Or, if I kill him in the future to validate my own path, the sect won't blame me?"

"You can't defeat Zhai Xingzi; the fact that he earned his Daoist title in his teens speaks volumes of his strength."

Elder Xue spoke bluntly and after thinking, he added: "How about this, enter Class B as soon as you can. In consideration of Elder Yu's reputation, I can talk to Zhai Xingzi and ask him to spare you."

Upon hearing this, Tian Lin knew that this was the best concession Elder Xue could offer.

Being a Nascent Soul Elder, the fact that he spoke so much and explained so much to Tian Lin was truly in consideration of Elder Yu's face.

At this moment, Tian Lin profoundly realized that Elder Yu held a prestigious position in the Wendaos Sect.

However, the more this was true, the more discreet and cautious he himself had to be.

"Elder was divining the auspices of Brother Xue; may I know if Brother Xue's fate is auspicious?"

After expressing thanks, Tian Lin didn't want to leave the impression of being overly self-serving with Elder Xue.

Although he didn't know who Brother Xue was, he thought it polite to express his concern in the end.

"With most of the candles extinguished, no further questions are necessary; your Brother Xue has already died."