The Beauty Gives Him Her Heart

After everyone finished introducing themselves, Teacher Liu frowned. "Why does it seem like one person is missing?"

"Teacher Liu, Tang San probably went with Grandmaster to take care of something," Zhao Ming reminded him.

"Oh, I remember now." Liu Hai suddenly recalled, but his brows still did not relax.

Although Tang San had asked for leave in advance, it still made him rather uncomfortable that he had skipped the very first day of class.

Even if he was going to obtain a Soul Ring, there was no need to be in such a hurry. He could have at least attended the first lesson before leaving!

Seeing Liu Hai's furrowed brows, Zhao Ming smiled faintly. Both Grandmaster and Tang San were highly intelligent but emotionally clueless. How could they understand the ways of the world?

Peers were natural rivals. Liu Hai had never thought much of Grandmaster's theories. By extension, he naturally did not have much fondness for Tang San, Grandmaster's disciple.

"Teacher, Tang San may have had something urgent to do. You needn't worry," Zhao Ming said with a slight smile, speaking up for Tang San.

"Hm?" Liu Hai looked at Zhao Ming in surprise.

He had always kept track of the developments among this batch of students. Naturally, he knew about the conflict between Zhao Ming, Tang San, and even Grandmaster.

He had not expected Zhao Ming to speak on Tang San's behalf. Although he would not do anything to a child like Tang San, Zhao Ming's actions undoubtedly made him view Zhao Ming more favorably.

His talent and strength were both outstanding. Calm and unassuming, he was bound to achieve great things in the future.

In his eyes, someone with such broad-mindedness would never have taken the initiative to turn hostile toward Grandmaster or Tang San. It must have been Grandmaster deliberately stirring up trouble, forcibly demanding that Zhao Ming become his disciple, which had led to the conflict.

At that thought, Liu Hai's disgust for Grandmaster deepened.

He could not do anything about Grandmaster mooching off others for food and drink, but if Grandmaster wanted to bully his student, then forgive him for refusing to allow it.

"Whew, let's begin class now." He took a deep breath and suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart.

Zhao Ming noticed every change in Liu Hai's expression. Naturally, he was delighted to put a few obstacles in Tang San and Grandmaster's path.

Nuoding Academy's curriculum was not demanding. After all, a Soul Master's primary task was cultivation. Every day, they only had two or three hours of lessons; the rest of their time was spent cultivating on their own.

Zhao Ming was quite content with such a relaxed arrangement.

During this time, Zhao Ming and Xiao Wu's relationship also warmed rapidly.

They went to school together, returned to the dormitory together, and slept together. It could be said that the only thing they did not do together was go to the bathroom.

Yet the task of gaining Xiao Wu's affection still showed as incomplete on the system interface. This made him somewhat anxious.

Autumn was the most pleasant season of the year. The air was cool without carrying a chill. By now, the sky had darkened, clear and bright, with stars hanging high overhead.

Zhao Ming and Xiao Wu walked side by side across the academy's training ground.

The atmosphere was comfortable and peaceful.

At this hour, there were already few students or teachers outside the dormitory building. Cultivating after dark was a Soul Master tradition.

"Zhao Ming, look! There are so many stars in the sky." Xiao Wu skipped about excitedly, lacking none of the liveliness a child her age should have.

"Yeah, they're beautiful." Zhao Ming nodded.

"Legend says that for every person on the ground, there is a star in the sky. Everyone has a star that belongs to them. As long as we do more good deeds and meaningful things, our star will grow brighter and brighter. When we die, that star will fall, becoming a shooting star and offering its final light to the world, adding one last bit of beauty to it. And those with unfulfilled wishes, or someone they want to protect, will become stars and silently watch over the people they wish to protect."

"Is what you said true?" Xiao Wu could not help becoming immersed in the legend Zhao Ming had woven. Her eyes gradually misted over.

"If you believe, then it exists. If you do, perhaps you might even find the person in the sky who is blessing you." Zhao Ming gently wrapped an arm around Xiao Wu's waist, letting her rest her head against his shoulder.

"Zhao Ming, I understand. Thank you." Looking at the twinkling stars in the sky, she suddenly spoke solemnly.

"It's nothing. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters." Gently stroking Xiao Wu's soft hair, Zhao Ming spoke quietly.

"When you bloom, the gentle breeze will come. When you are well, the sky will be clear. When you are happy, that is the end." Suddenly recalling a line from his past life, Zhao Ming murmured.

"When you are well, the sky will be clear." Savoring those words, Xiao Wu's gaze suddenly softened.

"You jerk, Zhao Ming."

"Hm? What is it?" Staring into Xiao Wu's autumn-water eyes, Zhao Ming's heart stirred slightly.

"Didn't you say last time that you wanted me to be your girlfriend? I agree." Xiao Wu spoke softly.

"Alright. I'll take care of you for the rest of my life." Zhao Ming took Xiao Wu's hand.

"Right, it's already late. I should go back and rest." Xiao Wu hurriedly said. Right now, she was like a little girl who had done something wrong, enjoying this unprecedented thrill while also feeling uneasy and nervous.

"Alright, let's go." Zhao Ming said gently.

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