He was not going to learn, of course.
In his previous life, Ling Fan was the supreme powerhouse of the Heavenly Realm. At his peak, he could swallow the heavens and earth, hold stars in his hands, and his cultivation was earth-shattering.
Who else in this world dared to claim they could be the teacher of the Azure Cloud Emperor?
His knowledge was boundless. How could the superficial teachings of a mere family academy in a small lower realm possibly enter his eyes?
He would simply go through the motions.
When Ling Fan arrived at the Lan family's academy, hundreds of seats were almost filled.
This was because Wu Tong's identity was no ordinary one. She was the treasured daughter of the Wu family in Jiangnan City. The Wu family had profound scholarship, and many top powerhouses in Jiangnan City had received guidance from them. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
There was a saying in Jiangnan City: "One class from the Wu family is worth ten years of cultivation."
This showed the Wu family's authority in the path of cultivation.
Wu Tong herself was exceptionally talented. At a young age, she was already in the middle stage of Qi Refining. What was even rarer was that her academic achievements were not inferior to many renowned powerhouses. It was widely rumored in Jiangnan City that Wu Tong was the most likely person in the Wu family to inherit the legacy of Old Master Wu.
Especially since Wu Tong was as beautiful as a celestial being, her appearance was not much inferior to Lan Xueyi, the acknowledged number one beauty in Jiangnan City. Together with Lan Xueyi, they were known as the Twin Jewels of Jiangnan City, possessing terrifying appeal to young men.
Therefore, upon hearing that Lan Xueyi had invited her best friend Wu Tong to give a lecture, all the young disciples of the Lan family attended, eager to catch a glimpse of this woman's peerless elegance.
He pushed open the door and entered.
On the podium stood a woman with a voluptuous and tall figure, wearing a black long dress. The legs beneath the skirt were straight and slender, leaving a deep impression. Looking up, her assets were ample. It was rare to see a woman whose appearance and figure were both so stunningly beautiful.
She exuded an aura of confidence. Her fair chin was slightly raised, clearly indicating she was an arrogant and proud prodigy.
She was Lan Xueyi's best friend, Wu Tong, known as one of the Twin Jewels of Jiangnan City.
As soon as Ling Fan appeared, everyone's eyes turned to him. Even Wu Tong, standing on the podium, cast her phoenix-like eyes towards him, radiating intense charm!
None of the Lan family disciples showed Ling Fan any goodwill.
Each of them wore expressions of contempt, disgust, and hostility.
"He actually has the nerve to show up!"
"He has disgraced the Lan family all by himself!"
"Look at those live-in sons-in-law, aren't they all diligent and striving, afraid of not satisfying their in-laws? This guy is a complete waste, a parasite, shameless."
"Dung is dung. No matter how many classes you attend or how good a teacher you have, it won't turn into fine jade!"
"I really don't understand why the family head hasn't kicked him out yet. Miss Xueyi even specially invited Miss Wu to teach him. Where does this guy deserve it?"
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The discussions continuously reached his ears.
These Lan family disciples had no intention of lowering their voices; in fact, they seemed afraid Ling Fan wouldn't hear them.
Wu Tong raised her jade hand and gestured.
"Since you're here, take a seat and listen to the lecture," Wu Tong said to Ling Fan.
There were still a few empty seats at the back, and she motioned for Ling Fan to sit.
However, the Lan family disciples next to those empty seats shifted their buttocks, and the seats immediately disappeared.
They then looked at Ling Fan provocatively.
It was clear they intended to embarrass Ling Fan.
Wu Tong's phoenix eyes, filled with watery charm, looked at Ling Fan, as if waiting to see how he would handle the situation.
Ling Fan's expression remained unchanged. He said, "Those who are seated are all students, and I am merely here for Xueyi's sake. I will stand."
He clasped his hands behind his back and leisurely stood beside the podium.
His posture was not that of a student listening to a lecture, but rather that of an inspector or a mentor!
This immediately drew the anger of those Lan family disciples.
Miss Wu had agreed to lecture out of respect for Lan Xueyi's invitation; otherwise, it would be difficult to invite the Wu family's daughter for just anyone.
And this Ling Fan, how ungrateful he was.
Did he mean that Miss Wu was not qualified to teach him, this clueless waste?
A Lan family disciple in the front row, Lan Xueyi's cousin, named Han Qing.
His secret crush on his cousin Lan Xueyi was almost common knowledge. However, Lan Xueyi had married the useless Ling Fan, dashing his dream of marrying the beautiful woman. Therefore, among the Lan family disciples, his malice towards Ling Fan was the greatest.
He suddenly slammed the table and rolled up his sleeves, preparing to throw Ling Fan out.
A hint of disdain and anger flashed in Wu Tong's eyes, but she concealed it well.
She said, "Young Master Ling is truly unconventional. Xueyi is my best sister, and I won't mind these things. I'll go along with you."
Han Qing was stunned for a moment, then coldly snorted and sat down again. "Miss Wu is only not holding you accountable because of Xueyi. If you dare to be disrespectful again, I'll throw you out!"
Wu Tong began her lecture. She indeed had some knowledge. Starting from the opening of meridians, she explained the various stages of cultivation and some key points in a clear and concise manner. Those Lan family disciples treated her words like treasures, nodding frequently, and some were frantically taking notes, afraid of forgetting Wu Tong's golden words.
Wu Tong seemed a little tired from lecturing and paused to rest for a moment, raising her slender hand to wipe away the light sweat on her forehead.
Her voluptuous body leaned forward slightly, approaching Ling Fan. She said, "Young Master Ling, am I lecturing well? Did you understand?"
Wu Tong's breath was fragrant, and at such close proximity, her breath even brushed against Ling Fan's face.
Her affectionate eyes seemed deep enough to make one fall into them!
The Lan family disciples below the podium had never witnessed such a scene. They were all entranced, gradually showing signs of being captivated.
A charming smile curved Wu Tong's lips, adding even more allure!
Some of the less steadfast individuals in the audience even stared blankly, drooling, their appearances becoming utterly foolish.
"Young Master Ling, what do you think of me?"
Wu Tong whispered softly, her words provocative, her soul-stirring charm reaching its peak at this moment.
However, a cold glint flashed in her eyes.
She wanted to humiliate Ling Fan in front of everyone, and by extension, humiliate Lan Xueyi and the Lan family!
This was a dark aspect of her psychology.
On the surface, she appeared to be the closest of sisters with Lan Xueyi, but in reality, she had been secretly competing with Lan Xueyi for years, yet she was always overshadowed by Lan Xueyi in every aspect.
Being so arrogant, how could she allow such a thing to happen? Thus, she harbored jealousy and secretly plotted how to step on Lan Xueyi.
Today, she finally had such an opportunity to retaliate fiercely through Lan Xueyi's useless husband!
The Wu family had a vast collection of books, and she had secretly practiced a nearly lost seductive cultivation technique. When used, it was almost foolproof and had never failed!
Even the renowned young talents of Jiangnan City could not resist it, let alone a mere son-in-law of the Lan family?
She was full of confidence.
Didn't she see how all the other Lan family disciples had fallen under her spell?
However, at this moment, a cold snort exploded in her mind like thunder. Ling Fan's voice seemed to come from the heavens, causing her to break out in a cold sweat.
His eyes were like ten thousand years of ice, showing no sign of being captivated by her.
"A mere crude and low-level seductive technique, how dare you show off in front of me?"
Ling Fan spoke indifferently, raising his palm, and slapped the alluring face that was so close to him.
"Slap!"
This slap not only stunned Wu Tong but also brought all the Lan family disciples, who had been acting foolishly, back to reality.
Everyone stared dumbfounded at Wu Tong, whose face now bore five black finger marks.
In the vast academy, there was a deathly silence, so quiet that a needle drop could be heard!