"Did he help nourish my meridians last night?" When Qian Renxue looked at Chu Fan again, there was a hint of suspicion in her eyes. Resting her head on her hand, she thought back carefully.
She remembered returning last night and falling asleep on the bed. In her hazy state, she seemed to have seen a young man holding up a flower as he nourished her.
Qian Renxue was instantly shocked, unable to believe it.
"A flower? A lotus—right! It was a lotus."
"This brat could tell at a glance that my meridians were damaged, so naturally he must have a way to treat them. I never expected his Lotus Spirit to have such miraculous healing effects?" She looked at Chu Fan in astonishment.
Just then, Chu Fan looked up. Their eyes met. In an instant, it was as though a bolt of lightning flashed through the air. Qian Renxue's gaze flickered, and the next second, she turned her head to look at the distant scenery.
Though she appeared calm on the surface, anyone looking closely would have noticed a faint blush on Qian Renxue's fair face. Her eyes kept darting about, while her vacant gaze stared at the scenery behind Chu Fan.
Seeing Qian Renxue's blushing face and sensing her aura, Chu Fan thought to himself, This girl has recovered quite well. Poor me—I was a human charger all night yesterday.
Remembering Qian Renxue's adorable sleeping appearance from last night, Chu Fan secretly laughed and greeted her, "Hey, morning!"
Hearing his greeting, Qian Renxue glanced at the grinning Chu Fan. The morning sunlight pierced through the thin mist and shone upon his face. Beneath the sunlight, Chu Fan's smile seemed tinged with warmth. One glance was enough to drive away the cold and dispel the darkness in one's heart.
Looking at him this way, Chu Fan isn't quite so irritating after all.
At that thought, Qian Renxue's already flushed face reddened even more noticeably. But she immediately put on a stern expression and reminded herself, Qian Renxue, what are you thinking? Chu Fan is a complete and utter bastard!
Pah, pah, pah! There's no way I could possibly have a good impression of that bastard!
Thinking of everything that had happened by the pool last night, Qian Renxue gritted her teeth in hatred. She wished she could beat Chu Fan until he was crawling around looking for his teeth. But what could she do? Her Soul Power was currently hindered, and if she went looking for trouble with him again, it was hard to say who would suffer in the end.
Qian Renxue spread her hands and sighed helplessly. "Forget it. I'm not an unreasonable person. Since you nourished my meridians, I won't pursue all your disgraceful behavior from last night."
"Miss, it is time to depart for the academy." Hearing the butler's reminder, Qian Renxue recalled that today was the first day of school. Children who had awakened their spirits needed to study at Spirit Hall Academy. She promptly set off for the academy.
As her study companion, Chu Fan naturally had to go with her. In just the time it took to burn an incense stick, Chu Fan and Qian Renxue arrived at Spirit Hall Academy.
The moment they stepped down from the carriage, a massive archway appeared before them. It was nearly a hundred meters wide and thirty to forty meters tall, entirely forged from pure refined iron and exceptionally sturdy. Beneath the arch stood ten soldiers in neat formation, holding weapons with imposing dignity as they maintained order. Above the arch were four large golden characters: "Spirit Hall Academy."
The academy gate alone showed just how important the profession of soul master was on Douluo Continent. Naturally, academies that trained soul masters had also become sacred places with extraordinary status.
As the place most yearned for by soul masters on Douluo Continent—Spirit Hall—the Spirit Hall Academy it had founded was naturally grand and lavish, doing no disservice to Spirit Hall's reputation. A single gate was already this luxurious. It was said that there were four such grand gates, while the smaller entrances were too numerous to count. In short, it was one word: extravagant!
Of course, the reason Spirit Hall Academy had always been the dream of soul master students was not merely its luxurious facilities. More importantly, it possessed terrifying educational resources. The academy had all kinds of simulated environments that could recreate conditions most suitable for students' cultivation, allowing them to achieve twice the results with half the effort.
Furthermore, students who successfully graduated from the academy every year enjoyed considerable recognition throughout Douluo Continent. Many nations spared no expense in offering them high salaries and important positions. Of course, if they were fortunate enough to catch Spirit Hall's eye, they could also rely on Spirit Hall's power to develop themselves further. This was why so many nobles, influential figures, and members of the imperial family did everything possible, even spending enormous sums, to send their children into Spirit Hall Academy.
"Miss Qian Renxue, welcome to Spirit Hall Academy. Please follow me." A poised and intelligent young woman spoke respectfully. Everyone knew that Qian Renxue possessed level twenty full Innate Soul Power, and Qian Daoliu especially doted on his granddaughter. Naturally, her status within Spirit Hall was extremely high, so the young woman did not dare show the slightest negligence.
Looking at the endless line behind them, Chu Fan sighed. Sigh, this girl is pretty useful after all. Otherwise, who knows how long we'd have had to wait in that dragon-like queue.
"Hmph, now you know what an honor it is to be my study companion!" Qian Renxue held her head high, every gesture exuding the air of a wealthy young lady, as she thought to herself.
Along the way, the young woman explained the academy's layout to Qian Renxue in detail.
Spirit Hall Academy, established by Spirit Hall, was divided into three areas: the teaching area, the living area, and the dormitory area.
The teaching area was where students attended their daily lessons, including theoretical studies and practical combat training. It was divided into three levels, and each level was further divided into six grades. At the end of every school year, students underwent an annual assessment. Their results determined which grade and class they would enter the following year.
The living area was where students spent their extracurricular time. It contained the Soul Fighting Arena, food streets, trading areas, and more. At the academy, remember one thing above all else: if there is a dispute, settle it in the Soul Fighting Arena. Never fight in private, or you will face severe punishment.
Lastly, the dormitory area was where students rested and recuperated at night. It was equipped with everything they needed, and each dormitory housed two people.
"Miss Qian Renxue, do you need to go to the dormitory and rest now?"
"No. Take me to the classroom."
The young woman leading them brought Qian Renxue and Chu Fan to the teaching area before long.
"Miss Qian Renxue, we've arrived."
At the young woman's reminder, Chu Fan looked up and saw a classroom that could hold around forty people. There were three rows of desks, each row containing five or six desks. The desks were piled high with books.
Chu Fan swept his gaze around the classroom and found that only the last desk had no books on it. Its surface was completely clean.
Only one desk left. Doesn't that mean I'll have to share a desk with this girl? Fine. Since I need to win her over anyway, I can properly tutor and train her after class.
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth in anger. Win me over? What does that mean? You little pervert, you want to tutor me? I'll show you what a true heaven-blessed genius is.
"Come on, sit there." Qian Renxue pointed at the empty desk in the back.
Under the students' gazes, Qian Renxue and Chu Fan walked straight to the last row. After all, with his handsome appearance and her beauty, they would be the center of attention anywhere.
Both remained calm as still water and sat down.
"Scratch, scratch, scratch~" Qian Renxue drew a crooked line across the desk. "Chu Fan, you are not allowed to cross this boundary from now on."
This girl really is mischievous. One day, even you'll be mine, and you're drawing a dividing line for me?
In an instant.
Qian Renxue's brows shot up, and fury blazed across her face.
Damn it. Hmph, I won't argue with you for now. I'll find an opportunity to teach you a lesson sooner or later!
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