allendalepharm Chapter 10: A transfer student at the Heaven Dou Royal Junior Soul Master Academy, a cool and aloof
Chapter 10: A transfer student at the Heaven Dou Royal Junior Soul Master Academy, a cool and aloof
When Tang Ren came to his senses from that extreme pain and pleasure...
The water in the bathtub had returned to its clear color, but a thin layer of grayish-black impurities had settled at the bottom, making it appear somewhat turbid.
He could feel that his body had been freed from an invisible shackle, becoming lighter and purer than ever before, and his soul power was flowing more smoothly and unimpeded through his meridians.
"How are you feeling?" Tang Yuehua's voice rang out at the right time, a relieved smile on her face.
"Very good, Aunt." Tang Ren stretched his limbs, his bones making a series of crisp popping sounds. "I feel full of power."
"This is just the beginning." Tang Yuehua nodded and handed him a clean bathrobe.
"Go back to your room and, while the effects of the medicine are still not completely worn off, continue to circulate your soul power and cultivate for one to two hours to fully absorb its effects. Remember, if you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. Great strength is never achieved overnight."
After saying that, she turned and left the room, leaving Tang Ren alone.
Tang Ren did not slack off at all. He immediately returned to his room, sat cross-legged, and entered a state of cultivation once again.
Several days passed in the blink of an eye.
Every morning, Tang Ren would conduct basic physical training in the quiet courtyard of Yuexuan.
During the day, Tang Yuehua would personally teach him various aristocratic etiquette, humanistic conduct, general history of the mainland, and literacy.
As evening approached, the medicinal bath, which was comparable to torture, became an unwavering and mandatory course.
Under this intensive training, Tang Ren's strength steadily and rapidly improved.
That day, after instructing Tang Ren on court table manners, Tang Yuehua suddenly asked softly:
"Xiao Ren, your aunt wants to ask you something. Would you like to... study at the Elementary Soul Master Academy?"
Seeing Tang Ren's puzzled expression, she patiently explained:
"Yuexuan is ultimately just an etiquette academy. Although there are high-level soul masters here, they are not your peers."
"I want you to go to school, meet more kids your age, make your own friends, and have a normal childhood. This will be good for your development."
Tang Yuehua's eyes were filled with love and consideration.
She didn't want her nephew to become a machine that only knew how to cultivate and fight. She wanted his life to be complete, full of flesh and blood, with friends and laughter.
Tang Ren fell silent.
Go to academy? Be with a bunch of real little kids?
He pondered for a long time, and in the end, he was still filled with curiosity about the unknown and longing for a normal life.
He raised his head and nodded heavily to Tang Yuehua: "Okay, Aunt, I'm willing to go."
Upon receiving an affirmative reply, Tang Yuehua smiled with satisfaction.
She was very efficient and immediately set off to arrange the matter.
With her connections and status in Tiandou City, arranging a place for Tang Ren to enroll would be a piece of cake.
Soon, Tang Ren successfully enrolled in the Heaven Dou Royal Junior Soul Master Academy.
On the first day of school, Tang Yuehua personally led Tang Ren in an elegantly decorated carriage to the academy gate.
She first took Tang Ren to visit the dean's office. After talking with the elderly dean, who had gray hair but was still very energetic, she took Tang Ren to undergo the necessary soul power test and martial soul registration for enrollment.
When the dazzling number "Level 15" lit up on the test crystal ball, the teacher in charge of registration trembled and almost dropped the pen.
He looked up and scrutinized the six-year-old child in front of him with the eyes of someone looking at a monster.
Then, a female teacher who looked to be in her thirties walked in and said to Tang Ren with a smile:
"Hello, Tang Ren. I'm your homeroom teacher, Lin Hui. Now, I'll take you to your classroom."
As Tang Ren walked towards the classroom, he was already mentally prepared.
Now that school has been in session for some time, I, as a "transfer student," will probably face a lot of criticism and exclusion, which is only natural.
When Teacher Lin Hui opened the classroom door and led him to the podium, dozens of curious eyes turned to look at them.
"Class, quiet down." Teacher Lin Hui clapped her hands.
"We have a new student in our class today, let's welcome him. Tang Ren, come on, please introduce yourself."
Tang Ren stepped forward, his gaze calmly sweeping over the still-childish "little radish heads" below the stage. He showed no stage fright, and spoke clearly:
"My name is Tang Ren. My martial soul is the Tree of Life. I am a level 15, a one-ring support-type weapon soul master."
Without any unnecessary words, he revealed his trump card directly.
He knew very well that in the world of Soul Masters, especially among these children, strength was the most direct and effective passport!
Instead of waiting for others to provoke you, it's better to show a "don't mess with me" attitude from the start, saving yourself a lot of trouble.
Sure enough, when he uttered the words "level 15" and "one-ring support-type Soul Master," the entire classroom fell into a deathly silence!
All the little radish heads stared wide-eyed, their mouths agape in an "O" shape, as if they had heard something unbelievable.
A six-year-old Soul Master with a level 15 auxiliary Soul Ring?! What kind of monster is this?!
Teacher Lin Hui was also somewhat surprised. She had just picked up the little guy from the dean's office and didn't know anything about Tang Ren.
But she quickly returned to normal.
Pointing to an empty seat by the window in the corner of the classroom, he said, "Tang Ren, you can sit there first."
Tang Ren nodded and stepped down from the podium.
As he walked toward his seat, the eyes of every student in the class followed him intently, like searchlights.
But to his surprise, those eyes did not contain the disgust and rejection he had expected. Instead, they were filled with burning curiosity, exploration, and a kind of... the purest competitive spirit that belongs only to children!
The teacher quickly began the lesson, but Tang Ren could sense that almost the entire class's attention was focused on him, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
"Ring ring—"
As soon as the bell rang to signal the end of get out of class, before Tang Ren could even react, his seat was instantly surrounded by a group of little girls!
"Tang Ren! Which family do you belong to? How come you're so powerful!"
"Level 15! My God! Are you really six years old? How did you cultivate like that?"
"Hey! Newbie! My name is Li Ang, a level 12 power-attack type Soul Master! How about we have a match on the playground after school?"
……
The chattering sounds, like hundreds of ducks quacking in his ear, were driving Tang Ren crazy.
He never expected things to develop in this way!
What happened to our plan to unite and isolate him, forcing him to leave?
The enthusiasm of these little guys is even more difficult to deal with than the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest!
Seeing that he was about to be overwhelmed by this group of "enthusiastic" classmates, Tang Ren reacted quickly. Before they could react, he ducked down and slipped through the gaps in the crowd like an eel, quickly escaping the classroom.
"call--"
Standing in the corridor, Tang Ren finally let out a long sigh of relief. He wandered aimlessly around the academy.
It must be said that even the junior academy has received tremendous investment from the Heavenly Dou Empire.
The entire academy covers a vast area, shaded by green trees, and has complete teaching buildings, training grounds, and a library, exuding a grand atmosphere everywhere.
Just as Tang Ren was distracted, looking around and marveling at the grandeur of the academy, he suddenly felt his body bump into something soft and warm. Then, he heard a suppressed groan in his ear.
"Well……"
Tang Ren was startled and immediately took two steps back to look closely.
In front of him stood a girl dressed in an elegant purple dress.
She looked to be about ten years old, with long, smooth, jet-black hair cascading over her shoulders, fair skin, and exquisite features like a figure from a painting.
Although he is still young, he has an innate aloofness about him.
Most importantly, she was a full half-body taller than Tang Ren now.
Judging from her height, she is definitely a senior student.
"I'm sorry, senior! I was distracted and didn't see the road!" Tang Ren immediately bowed and sincerely apologized.
The girl in the purple dress rubbed her shoulder where she had been bumped, her cool gaze falling on Tang Ren. When she saw the sincere apology in his eyes, her coolness melted a little.
She didn't blame anything; she simply spoke in a clear, melodious voice, yet still with a touch of ethereal beauty:
"It's okay. In the future, when you're walking around the academy, don't get too distracted, and remember to watch where you're going."
After saying that, she didn't linger. She brushed past Tang Ren and walked away quickly with elegant steps.