Chapter 643: Chapter 416: Interception

[Obtained Earth Essence, Points +100]

[Obtained Spirit Ginseng, Points +10]

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[Martial Arts Longevity Points: 5228]

Waking up in the cave, Xu Yang immediately looked at the panel. The reward for the Celestial Star Tungsten Steel exceeded his expectations, granting four hundred Points. In a flash, his accumulated Points surpassed five thousand.

"I have almost accumulated enough Points to learn the Spiritual Essence Pill."

A smile appeared on Xu Yang’s lips. Now, the materials to forge a Spirit Soldier Pill Furnace were almost ready. Once he learned how to refine the Spiritual Essence Pill, he could refine Elixirs himself and would no longer need to risk venturing into the mountains. He casually added a Point to his lifespan, ate some dried meat in the cave, and resumed his journey.

It was just that he had ventured a bit too deep. Even though he didn’t distract himself with cultivation for the rest of the time and traveled at full speed, it still took him more than half a month to reach the outskirts of Jade Dragon Mountain. Upon reaching the outskirts, he became cautious. Those who specialized in the dirty business of murdering and looting were most concentrated here, just waiting for others to deliver treasures right to them. Fortunately, his luck was good, and he didn’t run into anyone.

After another two days, he saw the towering Battle Tower of the Celestial Strategy Academy piercing the clouds.

"Xu Yang?"

Just as he entered the Celestial Strategy Academy, a slightly surprised voice rang out. Xu Yang turned to look and found that it was Ge Zhiwen from Basic Class A. Ge Zhiwen’s relationship with him was average—not exactly good, but there was no animosity either. They had a normal classmate dynamic.

"So it’s Brother Ge," Xu Yang smiled.

"You’ve been gone for over four months. Many thought something happened to you. It looks like you’ve had quite a haul," Ge Zhiwen said, sizing up the items in Xu Yang’s hands. He saw Xu Yang carrying three stitched Beast Hide Bags, all bulging and exuding a faint trace of Spirituality.

"Just a small harvest," Xu Yang replied with a smile.

It was just as he had guessed. Having been away for so long, many people assumed he had died in Jade Dragon Mountain. The people he encountered next were just like Ge Zhiwen, greatly surprised by his appearance.

"Xu Yang, you..." The moment Lu Ren saw Xu Yang, his eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. This nightmarish figure had actually returned alive. His previously good mood vanished, instantly replaced by a stifling heaviness in his chest.

"Did you think I died in Jade Dragon Mountain?" Seeing Lu Ren’s discomfort, Xu Yang laughed heartily and strode away.

Soon, the news of his survival and return spread throughout the Celestial Strategy Academy. Those on good terms with him immediately rushed over to reunite, while those who held grudges were left with a wave of disappointment. They hadn’t expected that after four months, Xu Yang not only hadn’t died in Jade Dragon Mountain but had reportedly returned with a massive haul, filling several Beast Hide Bags with supplies.

"As long as he came back alive!" Upon hearing that Xu Yang had returned alive, Huo Xiaochen calmly uttered this single sentence. His greatest fear was being unable to kill Xu Yang with his own hands to wash away the sole humiliation of his life.

"Damn it, to think he made it back alive." Fang Xu’s features twisted in anger. The two men the Fang Family had sent to kill Xu Yang had yet to return; clearly, they had perished in Jade Dragon Mountain. Those dispatched this time weren’t common thugs who did dirty work like Pang Xiong, but true disciples of his Fang Family. Not only had he lost his men, but he was also warned by Huo Xiaochen not to touch Xu Yang. It was truly all in vain.

"KNOCK KNOCK..."

Just as Xu Yang set his things down, a knock came from the courtyard door. Opening it, he saw it was Sun Tao.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Sun," he said, clasping his hands.

"Good kid, you really did come back! I can finally put my mind at ease," Sun Tao said, his face full of smiles. "Why did you stay in the mountains for so long? Many people thought you died in Jade Dragon Mountain."

Xu Yang smiled. "There are a lot of good things in the mountains. I couldn’t help but stay a bit longer."

"It seems you’ve had quite a haul!"

"It’s decent. I should be able to break through to the Celestial Essence Third Layer soon."

He was just about to invite Sun Tao to sit down when someone knocked on the courtyard door again. It turned out to be Jiang Fan, who had rushed over upon receiving the news. Since Xu Yang hadn’t appeared for four months, he too had previously thought something might have happened to him.

"Haha... I knew Brother Xu was blessed with great fortune and couldn’t possibly meet with a mishap."

The three of them had just engaged in a few words of Han Xuan when Wu Xiuyuan’s voice rang out from outside the door.

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