Two Roommates

Jiang Bai pushed the door open and entered.

The room was not large, and its furnishings were simple.

A row of filing cabinets stood against the wall, with a broad solid-wood desk in the center.

Before the desk, a beautiful woman who looked to be in her thirties was bent over, reviewing documents.

She wore the light-gray uniform of a Spirit Academy teacher. Its simple, well-tailored design accentuated her curvy figure.

Her long hair was tied into a neat bun behind her head, revealing a smooth forehead and lovely features.

A pair of gold-rimmed glasses rested on her nose. Behind the lenses, her eyes were focused and sharp, giving her an intellectual yet capable air.

Hearing the door open, she raised her head. Her gaze fell on Jiang Bai through the lenses, carrying the detached scrutiny of official business.

Jiang Bai stepped forward and offered the sealed envelope the knight commander had given him with both hands, his tone polite.

"Hello, Teacher. I'm here to enroll."

The female teacher accepted the envelope, deftly broke the wax seal, and pulled out the document inside.

The document consisted of only one page, and its contents were concise.

Name, age, martial soul, Innate Soul Power level, recommender, and Pope's Palace's special approval seal.

When she saw the lines "Martial Soul: Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda" and "Innate Soul Power: Level Nine," the fingertips turning the page paused almost imperceptibly.

She raised her eyes, and her gaze fell upon Jiang Bai once more. This time, her inspection was clearly more meticulous, traveling from his coarse clothing, so out of place at the academy, to his calm, clear eyes.

A wild Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda?

The thought flashed through her mind, and a trace of surprise crossed her eyes, but her professional composure quickly suppressed it.

Having taught at Spirit Academy for many years, she had seen plenty of strange martial souls and unusual backgrounds. Still, a Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda appearing outside its lineage was indeed rare.

However, the Pope's Palace seal on the document could not be faked.

That meant the child before her was someone the higher-ups paid special attention to.

The female teacher composed herself and put on a formulaic smile. Her voice was cool but gentle. "Jiang Bai, correct? Please wait..."

She opened a drawer, took out a blank student registration form, and began filling it out swiftly.

Name, age, place of origin, martial soul information...

After finishing, she took a small identification badge from another drawer and wrote the characters "Jiang Bai" on it, along with the number "Jia-201."

Finally, she handed the identification badge and a handwritten note to Jiang Bai.

"Keep these safe. This is your student identification badge, and you must wear it at all times within the academy. This note contains your dormitory and class information."

The female teacher explained in an even tone.

"The academy officially begins classes in three days. These three days are for registration and adjustment. You may familiarize yourself with the campus, then go to the Logistics Department to collect your academy uniform and basic daily necessities. It is in the red building behind the Administration Building."

Jiang Bai accepted the badge and note.

The badge felt slightly cool in his hand and was finely crafted.

The note was written in elegant handwriting:

Dormitory: Building 2, Jia District, Room 201

Class: Primary Department, Class Jia

Logistics Department location: first floor of the red-brick building behind the Administration Building

The information was simple and clear.

"Thank you, Teacher."

After thanking her, Jiang Bai remembered a practical concern and asked, "Teacher, do I need to pay tuition?"

The female teacher looked up at him, seemingly a little surprised by the question, though her tone remained calm. "No. The academy waives both tuition and accommodation fees."

Such good treatment?

"I understand. Thank you, Teacher."

Jiang Bai thanked her again, gave a slight bow, then left the room and gently closed the door behind him.

After leaving the Administration Building, Jiang Bai followed the directions on the note, crossed a central plaza planted with evergreen trees, and headed toward the dormitory area.

Spirit Academy covered a vast area and was divided into several sections: the teaching area, training area, residential area, logistics area, and more.

The residential area was further divided into Jia, Yi, and Bing Districts according to the students' ages and aptitude.

Jia District had the best conditions. It was generally reserved for students with exceptional talent or special backgrounds, with fewer residents and better facilities.

Building 2 of Jia District was a three-story building with pale beige exterior walls, looking clean and tidy.

A small landscaped area stood before the building, planted with low shrubs and flowers.

Room 201 was at the end of the second-floor corridor.

Jiang Bai opened the door.

As he stepped inside, he found the dormitory more spacious and bright than he had expected.

The room was rectangular, roughly thirty square meters in size.

Three single wooden beds stood against each wall. Their frames were sturdy, and they were fitted with brand-new brown mattresses.

Each bed came with a bedside cabinet and a wardrobe built into the wall.

At the far end of the room was a row of windows, providing excellent lighting. Beneath them sat a long desk that several people could use at once.

The floor was covered in dark wood planks and was spotless.

"A six-person dorm... The conditions are much better than I imagined."

Jiang Bai looked around and found himself fairly satisfied.

Compared with the small wooden hut in Niuma Village, this place was practically luxurious.

More importantly, the dormitory was completely empty at the moment. The other five beds were all unoccupied.

"Looks like I'm the first one here?"

Jiang Bai raised his brows, a small surge of delight rising within him.

The first to arrive could choose a bed first and had time to adapt to the surroundings.

He chose a bed on the right side by the window.

It had good light and ventilation, and it was relatively quiet.

He took bedding from his storage bracelet and made the bed, hung several changes of clothes in the wardrobe, and placed his toiletries on the bedside cabinet.

After finishing, Jiang Bai sat on the edge of the bed. He planned to rest for a while before going to the Logistics Department to collect his academy uniform and supplies.

However, the tranquility of having the dormitory to himself did not last long.

About half an hour later, the dormitory door was pushed open again.

Two boys around Jiang Bai's age walked in.

The one in front was a red-haired boy whose pupils were an equally rare dark red. His features were striking, and his brows carried a lively, outgoing air.

He wore a dark-blue casual outfit of decent quality and carried a bulging pack. After entering, he curiously looked around.

Following closely behind was a boy with short silver-white hair. His hair was neat and soft, his skin fair, and his features so delicate that he resembled a porcelain doll.

He carried luggage as well. His clothing was simple but finely made, and he moved without a sound.

When the two saw Jiang Bai already sitting by the bed, they both froze for a moment. Clearly, they had not expected someone to arrive before them.

The red-haired boy recovered first. A brilliant smile immediately spread across his face as he greeted Jiang Bai enthusiastically.

"Hello! My name is Yan, the Yan from flame! Are you a new student too?"

The silver-haired boy, on the other hand, was brief and direct, saying only two words. "Hello. Xie Yue."

His voice was calm, revealing little emotion.

So it was that simp and an NPC...

Jiang Bai remained outwardly composed. He stood up, nodded at the two of them, and said evenly, "Hello. My name is Jiang Bai."

As he spoke, Yan naturally walked toward the empty bed on the left side by the window and set down his luggage.

"Looks like we'll be roommates from now on! Please take care of me!"

Xie Yue chose the bed opposite Jiang Bai's and silently began arranging his belongings.

The three of them made their beds, and for a while, the dormitory contained only the sounds of fabric rustling and objects being put away.

Yan was clearly not the sort who could endure silence. Before long, he started another conversation, trying to break the quiet.

After arranging his bed, he turned back to look at his two new roommates and asked eagerly.

"By the way, what are your martial souls? I mean, if we've been assigned to Jia District, our martial souls shouldn't be bad, right? Mine is the Flame Lord!"

As he spoke, a few traces of pride appeared on his face.

Without even raising his head, Xie Yue continued arranging his bedding and replied indifferently, "Moon Blade."

When it was Jiang Bai's turn, he said in his usual tone, "Mine is the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda."

"Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda?!"