Leaving the Sacred Pill Pavilion, Mu Yun didn't return home.
He could imagine the entire Mu family was in chaos.
That old bastard Mu Fengyuan had spent 50,000 spirit stones to buy Mu Lang the Qi Condensation Pill, but now it was useless.
If that old man knew that the Qi Condensation Pill was actually made by him, he would probably want to jump off a building.
"It's been three days since I've been to the academy, I should go check it out first!" Mu Yun muttered to himself as he headed towards Beiyun Academy.
"Xiaoyu, quickly tell Grandpa what happened these past few days?"
Seeing Mu Yun leave, Miao Qing eagerly pulled Miao Xianyu along, heading towards the third floor of the Sacred Pill Pavilion.
"You mean, Dongfang Yu was killed by him? Mu Lang and Mu Qing were also crippled by him?"
On the third floor of the Sacred Pill Pavilion, after hearing Miao Xianyu's account, Miao Qing kept rubbing her hands together, looking somewhat incredulous.
"Grandpa, I've told you so many times!"
Miao Xianyu said helplessly.
"This Mu Yun is no simpleton! I knew it! How could the son of the dignified Mu family patriarch be so incompetent!"
"Grandpa, did you say that? Besides, I feel that Instructor Mu's father... wasn't a good father!"
"What do you know?" Miao Qing laughed. "Mu Yun's father was a renowned genius in the entire Southern Cloud Empire back then, and it was under his leadership that the Mu family became one of the most powerful families in the empire! But..."
"But what?"
"Little brat, why are you concerned about these things? You should quickly think about the wonders of the alchemy methods Mu Yun just made you understand!"
Miao Qing scolded slightly. "Always, alchemists keep their formulas and methods extremely secret from outsiders. Otherwise, our Holy Pill Pavilion wouldn't provide each alchemist with a special secret room! Mu Yun was able to let you know the entire process and formula for the Condensing Meridian Pill, which is enough to show that he trusts you! Otherwise, it's just..."
"It's just what?"
"It's just that he doesn't care if you learn it!"
Miao Qing felt a chill run down her spine upon hearing this.
Someone who doesn't even care about a second-grade pill formula—how confident must he be in his alchemy skills!
This Mu Yun is definitely not simple.
"Xianyu, you should learn more from your Instructor Mu in the future. If he needs any help, just let me know!"
"Grandpa..."
Miao Xianyu was extremely surprised.
Firstly, her grandfather was a high-ranking and powerful figure in Beiyun City, and even within the Holy Pill Sect, his status was not low. She never expected her grandfather to think so highly of Mu Yun because of today's events.
Secondly, there was Mu Yun!
During the previous class incident, Mu Yun had convinced the esteemed Master Mo to address him as a brother.
And now,
he had even impressed her grandfather.
Instructor Mu had truly changed!
...
The fifth class of the elementary level at Beiyun Academy was a notorious "useless class," with a bad reputation throughout the entire academy.
The students in this class were deemed unqualified during the entrance exam, though there were exceptions.
Some children from poor families, unable to afford the academy fees, were also reluctantly assigned to this class.
Over time, the reputation of the fifth elementary class spread: a useless class, useless instructors, useless students.
This is why Mu Yun became the instructor of Class 5, Elementary Level.
"It seems that among these students, besides Miao Xianyu, there aren't many promising talents!"
Mu Yun felt a pang of disappointment.
His current situation wasn't good, so he needed a foundation to cultivate his own power, and these students were undoubtedly the best choice.
"Qi Ming, stand properly! Don't think that just because your useless instructor was favored by some Master Mo, your status is different!"
Just as Mu Yun was walking down the road, a harsh voice rang out from ahead.
Qi Ming?
That name sounded familiar.
"It's him again?"
Hearing this name, Mu Yun was startled again.
This guy, why is he so unlucky? It seems like he's always being bullied at the academy!
"Gu Qing, don't go too far. Instructor Mu is not what he used to be. It's just that I'm useless now, it has nothing to do with him!"
"Oh, oh, oh, that Mu waste, what benefits did he give you? He's only just gained some fame, and you're already groveling to him? Qi Ming, you really have no shame!"
Gu Qing mocked. "Let me tell you, don't think I'm that good-for-nothing Diao Yun. His instructor is Jin Dong, but my instructor is Diao Yadong! Instructor Diao is a senior instructor in our academy. Mu Yun is nothing compared to him!"
"Nothing compared to him? I'll blow your mind to pieces today!"
However, just as Gu Qing finished speaking, a loud bang rang out, and a fist slammed down, directly hitting Gu Qing on the head.
For a moment, Gu Qing felt dizzy and lightheaded.
"Instructor Mu..."
"Qi Ming, right? You're my student, after all. How come you always seem to be bullied every time I see you!"
"I..."
"Stop talking!"
Mu Yun stopped Qi Ming, then turned to Gu Qing, whose head was swollen with a large bump, and sneered, "When Diao Yun hit Qi Ming, I said that only I can beat my students, no one else
can . I thought that message had been conveyed, but it seems it hasn't!"
"What do you want to do?"
Seeing the mocking expression on Mu Yun's face, Gu Qing kept backing away.
Mu Yun used to be a useless piece of trash with no strength, but now he was a fourth-level Body Strengthening Realm cultivator, and he was no match for him.
But how could he tell that Mu Yun had already reached the sixth-level Body Condensation Realm?
"What? You've made the same mistake Diao Yun made last time. This time, it seems I'll have to use some ruthless methods!" Mu Yun rubbed his fists, looking like he was going to use Gu Qing as an example.
"Instructor Mu, isn't it a bit too much to threaten your student!"
Just then, a smiling voice rang out from behind them.
The newcomer was dressed in a light blue martial arts uniform, standing around 1.8 meters tall. His handsome physique and elegant facial features gave him an extremely pleasant appearance.
Diao Yadong!
One of the three most handsome male instructors at Beiyun Academy, and also a senior instructor!
Along with Dongfang Yu and Wang Qingfeng, they were known as the Three Talents of the Academy, renowned for their excellence.
"Excessive? When your students humiliated me and my students, why didn't you say it was excessive?" Mu Yun scoffed. "Instructor Diao, you should be managing your students properly! Only I can manage my students!"
"What are you saying!" Diao Yadong's expression remained unchanged, but his voice rose several decibels. "The Academy is a place for cultivating talent. All students are under the jurisdiction of their instructors. How can your students be special?"
"Moreover, Elementary Class Five is the worst of all the elementary classes. It's already an honor for Elementary Class Five to have someone else manage them!"
Damn it!
Hearing this, a surge of anger rose within Mu Yun!
"Furthermore, with an instructor like you, how can the Academy cultivate good students?"
"You..."
"What are you doing?"
Just as Mu Yun was about to attack, a shout suddenly rang out.
"Dean Lu!"
"Dean Lu!"
Lu Xiaotian approached gracefully, looking at Mu Yun and Diao Yadong, his brows furrowed slightly.
"What is it?"
Dean Lu, seeing Mu Yun, immediately felt a headache coming on.
This guy has been keeping a low profile for years, and yet so many things have happened in such a short time, all related to him.
The key is, he can't hit or scold Mu Yun, for fear of offending Master Mo.
"Dean Lu, you've come at the right time! I have something I'd like to discuss with you!"
Seeing Lu Xiaotian, Diao Yadong spoke first. "I remember according to the academy's regulations, anyone serving as an instructor who remains a low-level instructor for three consecutive years should have their instructor qualification revoked.
This year, it seems Instructor Mu has been a low-level instructor for three consecutive years..."
"Ahem..."
"Dean!" Before Lu Xiaotian could speak, Diao Yadong continued, "The Empire established the academy so that every talented martial artist could receive guidance. If my Beiyun Academy invites useless people as instructors, it's simply..."
"This..."
Lu Xiaotian was also quite troubled.
Beiyun Academy instructors are ranked by qualification as junior, intermediate, and senior instructors. It is indeed a rule that failing to reach the intermediate level for three consecutive years results in disqualification.
However, advancing from a junior instructor to an intermediate instructor requires passing three stages. If Mu Yun fails and is expelled from the academy, it will undoubtedly incur Master Mo's displeasure.
"From junior to intermediate instructor, that's fine!"
Just as Lu Xiaotian was considering, Mu Yun suddenly spoke up, agreeing.
"Instructor Mu, the assessment is very rigorous!" Seeing Mu Yun's apparent lack of concern, Lu Xiaotian reminded him, "The assessment requires passing three stages, the first of which is cultivation level..." Cultivation
level!
Lu Xiaotian spoke, only then having a chance to carefully observe Mu Yun.
His body was surrounded by internal energy, his breathing deep and steady.
This was the mark of the sixth level of the Qi Condensation Realm!
Mu Yun had already entered the sixth level!
"Thank you for your kindness, Dean Lu!"
Mu Yun cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "However, the academy rules cannot be broken. I am willing to accept the assessment, and it will also shut some people up!"
Hmph!
Hearing Mu Yun's veiled words, Diao Yadong sneered inwardly.
Showing off! Anyone can do that, Mu Yun, I'll wait and see you make a fool of yourself.
In almost half a day, news of Mu Yun's upcoming assessment spread throughout the entire academy.
The training rooms of Beiyun Academy!
Usually sparsely populated, the rooms were now packed with people.
Everyone wanted to see how the once-famous Instructor Mu, the "Great Waste Mu," would make a fool of himself!
However, some in the crowd didn't think so.
Miao Xianyu and Qin Mengyao were among this small group.
After witnessing Mu Yun's abilities, Qin Mengyao wasn't worried at all that he would fail the assessment.
Becoming an intermediate instructor—a month ago, that would have been a joke for Mu Yun, but now it was effortless.
Miao Xianyu was even more eager to know.
She wanted to know how everyone would shut their mouths when they discovered that Mu Yun, whom they once thought was a waste, had suddenly displayed his genius!