First Day of School

She complained a few times, then immediately regained her energy and took Wang Zhi's hand.

"Let's go, let's go. To thank you for helping your senior student out of a big jam, I'll take you to the main gate."

She pulled Wang Zhi and walked towards the Academy Gate.

All the way, Zhou Tian'er chattered non-stop.

"Right, where do you live?"

"You're signing up alone at such a young age, where are your parents?"

"My home isn't here," Wang Zhi explained. "I came to Hailu City to study when I was six and have been living alone ever since."

"Six?" Zhou Tian'er's eyes widened. "You've been living alone since you were six?"

"Mm."

"Then where are your parents?"

"My dad works in Shrek City, and my mom stays home with my younger brother. I can manage here on my own."

Zhou Tian'er fell silent.

She looked at the boy beside her, three years younger than herself, her gaze gradually becoming complicated.

Arriving alone in a strange city at the age of six, taking care of himself, living by himself...

This...

This is too tragic!

A scene immediately appeared in her mind.

A young Wang Zhi, living alone in an empty house, with no one to cook for him, no one to do his laundry, no one to talk to him. Every day after school, he would return to face cold, bare walls...

As she thought about it, Zhou Tian'er's eyes began to water.

She abruptly stopped and turned around, grabbing Wang Zhi's shoulders with both hands, looking at him with a serious expression.

"Xiao Zhi, from today onwards..."

"You're my little brother!"

Wang Zhi: "...Huh?"

He looked at the senior student in front of him, who had suddenly become emotional, with a bewildered expression.

"I said, I want to recognize you as my little brother!"

Zhou Tian'er repeated solemnly.

"From now on, Tian'er Jie will cover for you!"

"If anyone bullies you, just say my name!"

"If you have no one to eat with, come find me!"

"If you have nothing to do on the weekend, come find me too!"

"Anyway..."

"You can come to me with any difficulties!"

As she spoke, she reached out and patted Wang Zhi's head, her face full of affection.

"Poor child, with me around from now on, you won't be alone anymore."

Wang Zhi looked at her maternal demeanor and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

He just went home to get something, how did he inexplicably gain a sister?

However...

Looking at Zhou Tian'er's sincere Emerald Green Eyes, his heart warmed slightly.

This kind of energetic concern wasn't annoying.

"Thank you, Tian'er Jie," he said softly.

Upon hearing "Tian'er Jie," Zhou Tian'er's eyes lit up instantly, and her face bloomed into a smile.

"Good boy! Such a good boy!"

"Come on, Jie will accompany you to get your things!"

She pulled Wang Zhi's hand and skipped towards the Academy Entrance.

Behind them, sunlight fell on their bodies, casting two long shadows.

After Wang Zhi brought all his things back to the academy and parted ways with Zhou Tian'er at the Academy Entrance, he returned to Room 101 alone.

The moment he pushed the door open, he heard voices inside.

There were three more people in the dormitory.

On the bunk near the door, a sturdy boy sat, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and slightly dark skin, organizing his things cross-legged on the bed.

Seeing Wang Zhi enter, he grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.

"Hey, hello!"

"My name is Shi Lei, my Martial Soul is Rock Puppet, and I'm a Level Twelve Soul Master!"

He was quite friendly.

Wang Zhi nodded.

"Wang Zhi, Martial Soul Mask, Level Eleven Soul Master."

On the other bed by the window, a boy wearing glasses, who looked quiet and well-behaved, raised his head, pushed his glasses up, and spoke gently.

"My name is Su Mubai, my Martial Soul is Book, and I'm a Level Thirteen Soul Master."

"Please guide me."

The owner of the last bed was a rather handsome boy, dressed meticulously, leaning against the headboard and flipping through a small booklet.

Hearing Wang Zhi's self-introduction, he looked up, nodded slightly.

"Shangguan Qing, Martial Soul Silver Silk Soft Sword, Level Fifteen Soul Master."

His tone was indifferent, with a hint of innate reserve, clearly indicating a good background.

Wang Zhi simply greeted them and returned to his own bed to sit down.

Four youths, similar in age, with different Martial Souls, would now live together in the same dormitory.

After a brief mutual understanding, the dormitory gradually quieted down.

Wang Zhi took off his shoes, sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and began to meditate.

The next day.

Sunlight streamed into the dormitory through the window, and a new day began.

The morning was the New Student Enrollment ceremony.

All the first-year freshmen gathered in the academy's grand hall, a dense crowd.

On the stage, the Sea and Land Academy Dean Zhang Zhenpeng gave an impassioned speech, welcoming the new students and encouraging them to study hard and bring glory to the academy in the future.

The last item of the ceremony was the announcement of class assignments.

Zhang Zhenpeng held the roster, reading out each student's name and class one by one.

Wang Zhi was assigned to Class Two of the first year.

After the ceremony, it was time for formal classes.

The morning classes were mainly basic theory, discussing the execution principles of Soul Power and precautions for Cultivation.

Wang Zhi listened very attentively. Although he had read a lot of such knowledge in novels in his Previous Life, now that he had truly integrated into this world, he realized there was a considerable gap between theory and practice.

The classes proceeded smoothly.

He had a simple meal at the cafeteria at Noon, and there were no classes in the afternoon.

Today was the first day of school, and the academy had specifically set aside half a day for the new students to familiarize themselves with the environment and organize their personal affairs.

Wang Zhi planned to return to his dormitory to Meditate and Cultivate.

His Talent was not good, so he could only compensate with diligence. This was his consistent belief. Since his Martial Soul was not top-tier, he would make up for it with hard work. He would Cultivate whenever he had free time, even if it only improved his Soul Power a little.

He hadn't walked far from the teaching building when a clear voice called out from behind him.

"Xiao Zhi!"

Wang Zhi looked back in the direction of the sound.

The person who had arrived was Zhou Tian'er.

She had changed into a different outfit today, a light green long dress that made her look even more fresh and lively. Her Green Hair sparkled in the sunlight, and with a bright smile on her face, she jogged towards him.

When she reached him, she was slightly out of breath, her cheeks flushed a faint pink.

"Glad I made it. I was afraid you'd already gone back to the dorms."

She patted her chest. Wang Zhi smiled.

"Tian'er Jie, is there something you need me for?"

"Xiao Zhi, you should be done with class, right?" Zhou Tian'er asked rapidly, blinking her eyes, "Do you have anything this afternoon? Want to come with me to the Auction House?"

Wang Zhi froze in place.

Snapping back to reality, he answered each question.

"Class is over, and I have nothing this afternoon."

"Tian'er Jie, why are we suddenly going to the Auction House?"

Zhou Tian'er explained.

"The auctions are usually around the end of the semester, so this one was added last minute."

"I heard there will be good stuff, so I'm asking you, what do you think?"

As she spoke, her eyes were full of anticipation.