You're Not That Impressive

Ruo Bingling gently took her hand and said warmly, "Hello, Teacher Zhuo. I'll take everyone to get settled in the dorms first."

Everyone followed Ruo Bingling to the dormitory area. Skywater Academy's dorms were all standalone villas, with tranquil and pleasant surroundings. Looking at the villas, Jia Youcai could not help but sigh inwardly: This treatment is absolutely incredible!

At that moment, Huo Wushuang stepped forward, patted Jia Youcai on the shoulder, and said, "Those are for young noble masters and ladies. The environment is nice, but naturally, the price is steep too. The ordinary students' accommodations are over there."

Jia Youcai thought to himself, Yeah, yeah, yeah. They're specifically for spoiled young masters and young ladies like you.

He then looked in the direction Huo Wushuang was pointing.

There stood several somewhat old but clean and tidy dormitory buildings, forming a stark contrast with the villas here. Jia Youcai curled his lip and muttered, "The difference in treatment is way too huge."

At that moment, Huo Wu walked over to Jia Youcai and explained, "They probably considered the different needs and family circumstances of the students. After all, the academy has to make money to keep operating."

Everyone followed Ruo Bingling into the villa.

Ruo Bingling gently pushed open an ornate wooden door, and soft light poured down from the crystal chandelier. The living room was furnished with plush sofas, while fresh fruit and fragrant bouquets rested on the coffee table. Several exquisite paintings hung on the walls as well.

"Mm, not bad, not bad." Jia Youcai's eyes darted around the room.

Ruo Bingling introduced it with a smile. "There are ten rooms in this villa in total. Each room has its own bathroom and balcony. The kitchen is fully equipped with all kinds of cooking utensils, so you can cook for yourselves if you wish. There's also a small garden behind the villa where you can relax during your free time."

Huo Wu crossed her arms, raised an eyebrow, and said, "This place is passable."

Jia Youcai could not help quietly teasing from behind her, "A young lady is still a young lady." He deliberately lowered his voice.

Even so, Huo Wu still caught part of it. She turned to look at Jia Youcai without saying anything, an inscrutable smile on her face.

Seeing that smile, Jia Youcai felt a chill rise in his heart for some reason.

Chi Lingxuan walked over to the window and pulled open the curtains. Sunlight immediately streamed inside. Looking out at the scenery, she said, "The environment here is really beautiful."

Ruo Bingling continued, "Rest for a while and sort out your luggage first. Later, I'll take you around to familiarize yourselves with the academy, including the Teaching Building, library, cafeteria, and other places."

"Alright, Teacher Ruo," everyone replied in unison.

The room arrangements were roughly as follows: the four girls would stay on the second floor, the four boys on the first floor, and the remaining two rooms on the third floor would be left vacant for now.

Afterward, everyone chose their rooms and began unpacking their luggage.

Jia Youcai picked the room at the farthest corner of the first floor and stuffed all his clothes and daily necessities into the wardrobe in one go. Then he plopped down onto the bed, savoring the soft mattress as he muttered, "This bed is way too comfortable. I feel like I could sleep here until the end of time."

After a while, everyone had finished unpacking and gathered in the living room again. Looking at the spirited group, Ruo Bingling said, "Let's set off, then. We'll go take a look at the Teaching Building first."

Everyone followed behind Ruo Bingling, leaving the villa and heading toward the Teaching Building. Along the way, they admired the academy's scenery. The air was especially fresh.

After getting settled in the dorms, Ruo Bingling said, "Next, I'll take you around the various areas of the academy and introduce you to some of Skywater Academy's teachers and students."

Everyone followed her out of the dormitory. Along the way, Jia Youcai's eyes never stopped moving as he looked around at everything in sight.

Clear streams could be seen everywhere on Skywater Academy's campus, while blooming flowers competed in splendor. A faint floral fragrance hung in the air.

As they walked, they arrived at the teaching area. Students were diligently attending class inside the classrooms. Ruo Bingling gently knocked on a door, and a female teacher came out. Ruo Bingling introduced her, "This is your Soul Tool instructor, Teacher Bing Lan."

Teacher Bing Lan nodded with a smile. "Welcome, students from Blazing Academy. I hope you can learn something useful here."

Huo Wu took the lead and said, "Thank you."

Next, Ruo Bingling took them to the Training Ground. A group of Soul Masters were engaged in practical combat training there. Their figures were graceful and their movements nimble as all kinds of ice-elemental soul skills were unleashed in succession. The scene was truly spectacular.

Jia Youcai stared with wide eyes and said, "Wow, these Soul Masters are really 'impressive.'"

Yan Lingzhuo teased from the side, "What, you don't think you could easily defeat them anymore?"

Jia Youcai scratched his head and chuckled. "Hehe, I should be a little more modest. I can't underestimate them."

Then Jia Youcai lowered his gaze and swept it across Yan Lingzhuo's chest before adding, "Besides, you're not impressive at all."

Hearing that, Yan Lingzhuo finally realized what kind of "impressive" he meant. She clenched her fists and said, "You're asking for a beating."

Seeing Yan Lingzhuo clench her fists, Jia Youcai hurriedly dodged to the side, still grinning as he said, "It was just a joke. Don't get angry, Young Lady Yan."

Yan Lingzhuo snorted and lowered her fists, though she still shot him a fierce glare.

Ruo Bingling smiled and tried to smooth things over. "Alright, alright, stop fooling around. Next, I'll take you to see the cafeteria so you can get familiar with the dining environment ahead of time and know where to eat later." Everyone responded and continued onward behind Ruo Bingling.

Along the way, Jia Youcai casually counted the boys they passed. To his surprise, Skywater Academy actually had quite a few male students. By proportion, it was roughly two to eight—twenty percent boys and eighty percent girls.

At that moment, a familiar name entered Jia Youcai's ears. "Senior Sister Shui Bing'er is the truly strong one. I heard her Soul Power has already reached level forty-one."

Jia Youcai's heart stirred. The talent the dean mentioned must have been Shui Bing'er. Looks like I hadn't misheard.

He looked toward the source of the voice and saw several female Soul Masters gathered together in discussion.

Just then, a figure passed by from the side. Jia Youcai felt a wave of coldness wash over him. Looking up, he saw a woman in a light blue dress slowly approaching, her temperament cool and detached. Judging by her appearance, there was no mistake—she was Shui Bing'er.

Shui Bing'er seemed to notice Jia Youcai's gaze. She slightly turned her head and glanced at him.

Jia Youcai muttered inwardly, A level forty-one control-system Soul Ancestor? That's not so impressive. She's about on Huo Wu's level—nothing to fear at all.

Seeing this, Ruo Bingling smiled and introduced her. "This is Shui Bing'er, one of Skywater Academy's talented young women."

Jia Youcai hurriedly stepped forward and extended his hand. "Hello, classmate Shui Bing'er. I'm Jia Youcai from Blazing Academy. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Shui Bing'er did not extend her hand. She merely said flatly, "Hello," then turned and left.

Jia Youcai awkwardly withdrew his hand. Yan Lingzhuo snickered beside him. "Haha, she didn't pay you any attention at all."

Jia Youcai curled his lip and said, "Tch, she's just aloof. Maybe things will be better once we get to know each other."