“You want to learn about poisons?”
Xu Yue revealed a gratified smile, looking quite pleased.
“Even if you didn’t mention it, I was planning to teach you toxicology soon. Principal Wen is skilled in using poisons, so in our lineage, after passing ‘Study of Spirit Herb’ and ‘Alchemical Formula Study,’ we begin learning about poisons.”
At this point, she turned her head towards the book spirit still munching on bones and instructed, “404, get ‘Fundamentals of Toxicology,’ ‘Clinical Toxicology,’ and ‘Research Experience in Pharmacology and Toxicology’ for Su Mu.”
404 swallowed the bone fragments in its mouth and then spat out several books in quick succession.
Su Mu picked them up and saw that they were indeed the books Xu Yue had specified.
“Is your stomach connected to the Library? The bones you just ate didn’t end up in the Library, did they?”
404 replied, “Of course not. I only establish a connection with the Library when searching for information or borrowing books. Otherwise, the good stuff I manage to eat would be taken by other book spirits.”
Ugh, that’s kind of gross.
Su Mu couldn’t help but frown.
“These books are the basics of toxicology. To learn toxicology well, you need to study them thoroughly. Read them carefully, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask me.”
Xu Yue now had experience. When teaching a Genius like Su Mu, it was better to give him the books and let him figure it out on his own… no, let him study on his own. This way, Su Mu learned faster, and she could avoid some of the stress.
Su Mu nodded to show he understood.
Xu Yue continued, “As for poison formulas and methods of using poisons, I can teach you a few first. Come closer.”
Su Mu quickly leaned in, and Xu Yue whispered a few poison formulas and methods of using and neutralizing poisons into his ear. Then she asked, “Got it?”
“Got it.”
“Good. Study hard and try to master them quickly. I might test you at any time.”
Su Mu was about to respond when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest, and two streams of warm liquid flowed from his nostrils.
“Brother, you’re bleeding from your nose,” Su Ye reminded from the side.
Su Mu touched his nose and indeed found it bleeding.
He had been poisoned, but fortunately, the dose wasn’t strong; otherwise, it wouldn’t just be chest pain and a nosebleed.
“What poison did I just use?” Xu Yue asked.
Sure enough, she was testing him right away. Su Mu smiled wryly and answered, “Acacia Fragments.”
Being poisoned had its benefits. After listening to Xu Yue’s explanation, he had only grasped 5 points (Average) of the poison. But after being poisoned, he had a firsthand understanding of its toxicity and effects, and his scoring increased to 7 points (Slightly Flawed).
He could save some money now.
“Do you remember the antidote?” Xu Yue asked again.
Su Mu, still bleeding from his nose, nodded, “I remember.”
Xu Yue was amused by his bloody face and laughed, “Then prepare the antidote yourself. Remember, no matter what the poison or method of poisoning, as long as it can make the target poison without any defense, it’s a good poison and a good method.”
Teacher, are you praising yourself?
Su Mu took out the Toad Swallowing the Moon Furnace and the Toad Medicinal Scale, along with the necessary medicinal materials for the antidote, and began refining.
“I have something to do this afternoon, so I’ll leave first. This poison won’t harm your body within an hour. After that, it will damage your internal organs. So, you need to refine the antidote quickly. I’ll test you like this again next time, so be prepared and don’t let me poison you so easily.”
With these words, Xu Yue left with a smile.
Ever since she became Su Mu’s teacher, she had felt quite frustrated. It wasn’t until just now that she finally felt like a teacher again.
After Xu Yue left, Su Ye looked at Su Mu, who was still bleeding from his nose, and asked with concern, “Brother, are you okay?”
Su Mu replied, “I’m fine. It’s just a nosebleed, nothing serious. Teacher Xu went easy on me. Otherwise, with the normal potency of Acacia Fragments, the pain would be excruciating, and all my orifices would bleed. A Level 3 A Grade poison is indeed powerful!”
Su Mu quickly refined the antidote, took it, and soon the nosebleed stopped, and the chest pain disappeared.
He exhaled a breath of relief and looked at the books on toxicology, smiling wryly.
There were just too many books to read recently. This binge-reading was going to be tough.
After some thought, he took out the books he had borrowed from the Library earlier, like ‘Essence of Qi’ and ‘Mathematical Methods,’ and asked 404, “Can you help me arrange these books in the best reading order?”
From his previous binge-reading experience, Su Mu knew that starting with the most basic knowledge would enhance his understanding of subsequent knowledge, making the reading process faster and easier.
404 didn’t disappoint him and quickly arranged the books in the optimal learning order.
Su Mu planned to read the books on the Frog-Baiting Qi Swallowing Technique along with the toxicology books.
After all, besides the Flying Sword Modification Technology Course, he had no other classes to attend during this period-he had already studied ahead and completed the assessments, giving him plenty of time to binge-read.
As for new courses, he didn’t know when they would start.
Even in Qing City Mountain Cultivation University, his rapid learning speed was rare.
In the afternoon, Su Mu stayed at home, watched some videos of Cheng Yunlong’s Flying Sword Modification Technology Course, and read a few chapters of ‘Essence of Qi.’ Seeing Chef Cat busy in the kitchen, he remembered he needed to find an assistant for Chef Cat and decided to visit the Ten Thousand Beasts Arena.
Before leaving, he instructed Su Ye, “Stay at home for the next few days and don’t go anywhere. If you must go out, take Amiya, Xiao Ai, Chef Cat, and Hairy Bamboo Shoots with you.”
Smart Su Ye immediately caught the key point and asked, “Is the school not safe recently?”
Su Mu nodded, “Some rats are trying to stir up trouble.”
“I understand. I’ll stay home,” Su Ye agreed.
This courtyard was not only guarded by Chef Cat and others but also protected by formations set up by Su Mu and Xu Yue. Moreover, many cultivators lived nearby, making it safer than outside.
After a few more reminders, Su Mu rode his flying sword with 404 towards the Ten Thousand Beasts Arena.
On the way, he asked 404, “Do you know any Fantastical Beasts with a talent for alchemical cuisine?”
404 searched through its connection with the Library and replied, “There is no such information.”
Su Mu felt a bit disappointed but not surprised.
Take Chef Cat, for example. Although it excelled in alchemical cuisine, not all General Cats were good at cooking.
Most General Cats were known for their combat skills.
Recently, with Chef Cat’s rise to fame, General Cats had become highly sought after in the spiritual pet market.
Many cultivators bought General Cats, hoping to train them into cat chefs. Unfortunately, few succeeded. Most ended up with kitchens blown up by the General Cats or had to go to the hospital for stomach pumping due to the food they made. Some even needed alchemists to detoxify them…
So it was better to go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Arena and ask someone familiar with the talents of the beasts there to find one with a knack for alchemical cuisine.
Su Mu remembered another matter and asked, “By the way, are there any books on arms manufacturing in the Library?”
“Only some theoretical books and materials,” 404 replied. “Arms manufacturing technology falls under military engineering, and our school doesn’t have a military engineering program, so we have few books on it… Are you planning to study military engineering?”
“Yes,” Su Mu admitted.
The trip to the Snowy Mountain Perilous Land had shown him many things.
Especially military-grade magical tools, which had greater power and lower consumption compared to other types of magical tools of the same level.
How could Su Mu not be tempted?
“Then you can start with some theoretical books related to military engineering, like ‘Spiritual Power System Analysis and Design,’ ‘Aerodynamics,’ ‘Fluid Mechanics,’ ‘Impact Dynamics’…”
404 listed a series of book titles and continued, “After reading these books, you’ll gain a lot of knowledge related to military engineering, making it easier to learn military engineering technology in the future. Moreover, this knowledge can be applied to formations, artifact refining, and other fields, benefiting you greatly.”
Su Mu nodded, agreeing with its assessment.
For example, ‘Aerodynamics’ and ‘Fluid Mechanics’ were related to many flying magical tools. To advance his knowledge of flying swords, he would definitely need to read them first.
So Su Mu said, “Help me arrange these books in the best learning order as well. I’ll ask for them when I’m ready to start studying.”
“No problem,” 404 agreed readily, after all, it had been fed well.
As they spoke, Su Mu arrived at the Ten Thousand Beasts Arena.
Upon landing, he noticed the beasts in the arena seemed very tense.
Are you all this nervous just because I’m here? If Xiao Yezi were here, wouldn’t you be running for your lives?
At the entrance of the arena, Su Mu called Zheng Zhi.
Soon, Zheng Zhi arrived, riding a white-headed, red-tailed Shu Deer. From a distance, he called out, “Teacher Su, what brings you here? Is there something you need?”
Su Mu replied, “What kind of question is that? Can’t I come to see you without a reason?”
Zheng Zhi was touched and responded repeatedly, “Of course, of course.”
“But I do have something to discuss this time.”
“…”
Give me back my feelings!
Zheng Zhi looked at him with a face full of grievance.
Su Mu was creeped out by his expression.
Anyone would feel uncomfortable being looked at with such a pitiful gaze by a muscular man.
He quickly said, “Don’t be like that. Next time, I’ll come just to see you.”
Zheng Zhi felt a bit better and asked, “So, what brings you here this time?”
Su Mu asked, “Do you have any Fantastical Beasts in the Ten Thousand Beasts Arena that are good at alchemical cuisine?”
Zheng Zhi was silent for a moment, then hesitantly asked, “You’re not planning to find a beast and have it cook itself, are you?”