Friends

Quan Yi had not expected Huo Wu to suddenly raise her head either. He was slightly startled.

Quan Yi gave a small nod in greeting. He had no intention of disturbing Huo Wu, so he carried his tray toward another seat.

Seeing that Quan Yi was about to leave, Huo Wu suddenly stopped him.

"Mm."

Huo Wu did not say much either. She pointed at the seat across from her, indicating for Quan Yi to sit there.

Quan Yi thought she had something to discuss with him, so he sat down opposite Huo Wu.

Huo Wu noticed that his hair was a little damp, and recalled their previous few meetings.

"Do you always go train before eating? How come every time you come to the Dining Hall, you look like this?"

Quan Yi's current state could be described as extremely exhausted. Although he hid it well, if one looked closely, it was still clear what condition he was in.

"Mm. Just daily exercise."

Huo Wu's mouth parted slightly in surprise. Quan Yi was actually this hardworking. Though she did not know what he was doing, it had to be very tiring.

Quan Yi was very strong; that much could be seen from how he had sent Sun Jie flying with one punch yesterday.

If even Quan Yi like this felt exhausted, what level of training was he doing?

Originally, Huo Wu had called Quan Yi over to show off the results of her own training.

Because after training for the entire night yesterday, Huo Wu had successfully broken through to rank thirteen.

Although that left her looking somewhat listless in the morning, Huo Wu was still extremely excited inside. Especially after seeing Quan Yi, the urge to show off had grown even stronger.

But that smugness vanished in an instant.

Because Quan Yi had not been idle either. He had also been training hard every day.

"Is something the matter?"

Hearing Quan Yi's question, Huo Wu's expression became a little awkward. But then her expression suddenly shifted, becoming rather righteous and confident.

"What, I can't call you over if there's nothing? Didn't we become friends yesterday? Or is that just what I thought?"

Quan Yi had thought she was looking for him because something had happened, but he had not expected it to be for such a simple reason.

Then again, Huo Wu was only a six-year-old child. Quan Yi felt he had been overthinking it.

"No, no. I was just afraid I'd bother you."

As he spoke, Quan Yi took out the Soul Beast Meat and began eating it in front of Huo Wu without the slightest restraint.

Huo Wu looked at the way Quan Yi ate and found it rather funny. She had originally treated him as an imaginary rival, but seeing him like this, Huo Wu felt she had been too immature.

"Hey, I broke through to rank thirteen today. Just you wait. I'll catch up to you very soon."

This time, there was no desire to brag in Huo Wu's heart. There was only the feeling of wanting to share her joy with a friend.

In truth, Huo Wu had long since acknowledged Quan Yi as her friend. Otherwise, with her proud personality, she would never have personally said the word "friend."

Huo Wu did not have friends her own age, because her height, background, and talent all made her peers unconsciously distance themselves from her.

But Quan Yi was the first peer who approached, or even surpassed, Huo Wu in every area. This feeling was a first for Huo Wu.

Being able to meet someone she could look at as an equal actually made Huo Wu somewhat happy.

So she planned to tell Quan Yi this joyful news.

When Quan Yi heard that Huo Wu had reached rank thirteen, he wanted to congratulate her. Unfortunately, there was still food in his mouth, so he could only put down his bowl and chopsticks, stretch both arms toward Huo Wu, and raise both thumbs to show that she was amazing.

Seeing that Quan Yi did not forget to chew the food in his mouth even while congratulating someone, Huo Wu could no longer hold back and burst into hearty laughter.

"Hahaha, I really can't hold it in. You look way too strange like that. You're practically a squirrel. Hahaha."

Huo Wu laughed so hard her body trembled. Just like yesterday, her movements were so large that her dark-red, long wavy hair flowed with them, making her look especially beautiful.

Only then did Quan Yi understand why Huo Wu had laughed wildly at him yesterday.

Although it was indeed a little strange, was there any need to laugh that loudly?

Quan Yi looked at Huo Wu somewhat speechlessly.

"Sorry, hahaha, I didn't mean to." Huo Wu noticed Quan Yi's gaze and hurriedly apologized, but she still could not hold back her laughter.

Quan Yi simply waved his hand without caring and continued eating with complete indifference.

After laughing heartily, Huo Wu felt her fatigue vanish like smoke. In an excellent mood, she also followed Quan Yi's lead and began eating in big mouthfuls.

Quan Yi watched the young girl before him, and his own mood also brightened.

At that moment, the distance between the two of them seemed to grow a little closer.

After they finished eating, Huo Wu asked, "What are you doing after this? Going back to the Dormitory?"

"Mm. I'll go back and take a bath, then I plan to go take a look at our Academy's Simulated Environment Training Ground." Quan Yi planned to go see the Fire-attribute Simulated Environment Training Ground that morning.

"The Simulated Environment Training Ground? I want to take a look too. Let's go together later." Huo Wu was also very interested in the Simulated Environment Training Ground, so without thinking much, she decided to go with Quan Yi.

"Mm?" Quan Yi's expression turned a little panicked.

"Then it's settled. We'll meet at the Dormitory entrance in one hour."

With that, Huo Wu left the Dining Hall in high spirits.

Huo Wu did not even give Quan Yi time to answer.

Quan Yi had actually wanted to go alone, but seeing Huo Wu's excited expression, he did not have the heart to dampen her mood.

"Sigh..."

Quan Yi could only sigh helplessly.

After returning to the Dormitory, Quan Yi quickly finished washing up.

With a dozen or so minutes left, Quan Yi took out the guide and began rereading the section about the Simulated Environment Training Ground.

The Primary Academy's Simulated Environment Training Ground had actually been borrowed from Blazing Fire Academy.

The Primary Academy's simulated environment was in fact the Underground Flame Vein. In other words, Underground Magma.

Its source was at Blazing Fire Academy, while the Primary Academy's was only one of its branches.

The Flame Vein was like an underground river, flowing deep beneath the earth. A long time ago, the Blazing Fire Academy Dean discovered the Flame Vein in the depths underground and put it to use.

When Quan Yi first heard this from his mother, Su Ling'er, he had also been extremely shocked.

As expected of an academy that represented the Fire Element, it was truly extraordinary.

Seeing that it was about time, Quan Yi immediately closed the guide and headed for the dormitory entrance.

At the entrance, Quan Yi was still wearing a White Short-Sleeve and Black Shorts, though they were not the same set he had worn that morning.

Quan Yi had many identical pieces of clothing, and he also had the same style in larger sizes.

Although these two pieces of clothing looked very simple, they actually held hidden ingenuity.

These were clothes produced by the Quan Family themselves. From materials to craftsmanship, they could be called the finest in Heaven Dou. The fabric was soft and breathable, making it extremely comfortable to wear, and because it was tailored to fit him, it suited him perfectly. It also did not hinder Quan Yi in the slightest when he performed intense exercise.

To Quan Yi, this outfit was the best training wear.

Quan Yi arrived at the entrance fifteen minutes early, but the time was already almost up.

Just then, Huo Wu's voice suddenly rang out.

"Quan Yi!"

Quan Yi turned to look at Huo Wu. Huo Wu was striding over quickly on her long legs.

Huo Wu had changed clothes. It was not the casual outfit from that morning, but something more formal.

She wore a fiery red dress, with golden patterns carved across it in just the right places.

Her long hair danced, her skirt swayed, and Huo Wu looked like a noble flame spirit as she ran happily toward Quan Yi.

So cute.

Looking at Huo Wu, Quan Yi could not help thinking it.

Huo Wu ran up to Quan Yi, panting lightly, and asked nervously, "I'm not late, am I?"