120 Preparing for the journey (1/2)

But this was not the only preparation Bai Yun had to make. Bai Yun also had to get used to the hundred beast flame. Bai Yun had already gotten a good control of them during alchemy thanks to the alchemy legacy, but using it to fight was a whole different thing. An earthly flame was a powerful force, but to use it proficiently was difficult. So Bai Yun practiced daily using some puppets for enemies.

The third thing that Bai Yun doing in that period of time was to study the assassin's legacy. Now that Bai Yun had broken through to the foundation established realm, more of the legacy and more tricks were available to him. So Bai Yun spent a lot of time studying them and perfecting his assassination techniques.

The three things kept Bai Yun pretty busy. In the blink of an eye over thirteen days passed. Thankfully Bai Yun had already studied the path he would be taking and he had made other preparations for the travel a long time ago. Thus Bai Yun was freed up to improve his skills.

But today was not a day of preparation. Bai Yun had asked Bai Shi, and Bai Ling-er to come to him. Bai Yun was about to leave and had to give them some things.

Bai Yun gave them the later parts of the cultivation techniques he had given them. Bai Yun also gave them some battle techniques. He then told them how to train for the next two years so that they could also get into the Shadow Stream academy. After making sure that they had completely grasped the various training methods he had given them, Bai Yun sent them back, after telling them to stay low for the foreseeable future. For now, Bai Yun did not need them. But from what he knew of the structure of Shadow stream academy, Bai Yun knew that he would need them there. In fact from the very beginning, Bai Yun was grooming them for it.

After this Bai Yun went to the Alchemy Association building. He was on his way to sell the last batch of pills and buy some more ingredients. He was leaving tomorrow, and so Bai Yun decided to rest for today.

Just as Bai Yun was leaving he suddenly stopped. Through the crowd at the Alchemist Association, he saw Zhang Zi. Zhang Zi also leaving the Alchemist association. But unlike Bai Yun who was leaving from the medical ingredient section of the building, Zhang Zi was leaving from the place for purchasing pills.

For a moment Bai Yun stood there staring at Zahnag Zi, who had not noticed him yet. Zhang Zi was the only person who had won Bai Yun's approval. It was not only because of his talent but also because of his character.

Bai Yun quickly walked through the crowd over to Zhang Zi. ”Hello there.” Bai Yun said after he approached Zhang Zi.

Zhang Zi turned around to look at Bai Yun with surprise. ”Long time no see.” Zhang Zi said with a smile.

”Are you free right now?” Bai Yun asked Zhang Zi. ”I would like to talk.”

Zhang Zi raised his eyebrows in response. He then nodded. ”Sure. But what brought about this sudden desire to talk.” Zhang Zi asked.

”I'll tell you later.” Bai Yun responded.

The two of them quickly set off to an inn nearby. They got a private booth and quickly ordered some drinks.

”So, what do you want to talk about?” Zhang Zi asked.

For a moment Bai Yun thought about what he wanted to say. ”What do you intend to do in the future?” Bai Yun finally asked.

Zhang Zi was confused by the question. ”I intend to stay at home for a while longer, before leaving for the City of Scholars. I hope to join the Shadow stream academy, but anything else would be fine too.”

Bai Yun nodded when he heard this. He paused for a moment and then continued. ”I am intending to go on a journey for two years.”

Zhang Zi seemed to be a little surprised. ”Why?”

Bai Yun smiled. ”Yellow city is too peaceful for me.” Bai Yun said. ”I have a feeling that I will not grow much if I stay here. So I decided to travel for a while. I will travel by myself to the city of scholars and then join the shadow stream academy. I think the journey will take about two years in total.”

Zhang Zi was silent for a while. ”I don't think it is necessary to go on a journey. There is plenty of excitement here.”

Bai Yun chucked when he heard this. ”Everyone has their own paths.” Bai Yun said. ”It's true that staying here is also fine. But it's not for me. I am not chasing the peak of the spear, like you. I am chasing freedom. Just staying here will be quite boring for me. That is why I decided to go.”

Zhang Zi was silent for a short while. ”Good luck on your journey.” Zhang Zi said.

”Thanks.” Bai Yun said.

”So, you called me here for a goodbye.” Zhang Zi asked.

”Nope, I called you here to give something.” Bai Yun said.

Zhang Zi looked at Bai Yun with a questing look. Bai Yun smiled when he saw this.

”Have you heard of a man named Fang Jin?” Bai Yun asked.

Zhang Zi shook his head.