Bi Xiu tried in a hurry. Wildness was sensed from the fire absorbed from the heavens and earth. The Sanyang fire from the universe could not completely integrate with and even resist the previous refined one.
It did not listen to Bi Xiu's order.
He frowned, "Brother Dong, you are capable and surely can solve the problem?"
Qin Dong waved head, "You must refine the fire with your own energy if you want to apply it. Nobody can help you."
Bi Xiu had a bitter look, "The fire is so wild. It's not easy to refine it?"
Qin Dong laughed, "Far from not easy. It's ten times more difficult than you imagine. The powerful fire belongs to the superior one among the numerous vital energy between the heavens and earth. You'll spend a long time to refine it. "
Bi Xiu whispered in misery, "How…how can I do?"
Qin Dong patted his shoulder and chuckled, "I can't help you refine the fire, but I can provide you a good place. Your refine speed will be over ten times faster than before."
"Over ten times faster! Really?" Bi Xiu bounced happily.
Qin Dong nodded but also discouraged him, "Don't be delight so early! The place can boost your refine speed, but you'll suffer there. You'd better prepare to bear the hardship from now on."
Bi Xiu frowned, "My grandpa told me hardship increased the status. I'll endure all the bitterness as long as my cultivation base advances."
He looked like a fat young master intolerant of hardships. But his strong will and insistence not parallel with his appearance left a good impression to Qin Dong.
Qin Dong nodded and turned around to Lu Tong and the other boys, "You four practice hard from now on. And I'll bring you to the place when your cultivation bases reach a certain level."
The four boys envied Bi Xiu's strong power and nodded, determination glimmering in eyes.
"Ha…ha…Brother Dong, can I be counted as a master now?" Bi Xiu held great confidence in himself and giggled.
Qin Dong flicked a contemptuous look at him, "If you're a master, how about Feiyan? Boy, you still have a long way to go. Step by step."
"Feiyan?" Stunned, Bi Xiu murmured, "You hate her. But why you call her intimately…"
Qin Dong glared at him, "Focus on practice. Ignore the useless things. Alright, that's all for today. We go on practicing tomorrow!"
It was time for class and more students gathered in the campus. Bi Xiu and other boys followed Qin Dong, who frowned at one direction and settled, and returned to their classroom.
Bi Xiu's curious eye chased Qin Dong's look, "Ma Pei is there."
Qin Dong glimpsed at him, "You guys go first." He walked towards her.
Ma Pei looked sneaky and awkward in a secluded corner. Staring the direction where the classroom situated from afar, she wanted to step there but retreated her feet several times. As a sorrowful sigh sounded, she twisted around and left.
"Ma Pei, it's time for class. Where are you going?" Qin Dong shouted.
At her sight of Qin Dong, she was panic like a frightened rabbit and hastened to leave. He paced rapidly and stood in the way before her.
"Qin Dong, what do you…you want to do?" She looked haggard with a pair of bloodshot eyes. Apparently, she did not sleep well last night.