It was still early, so Xu Lanqing didn't return to the imperial palace. Instead, he wandered around the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy.
This was his second time here, but on his previous visit, he'd only gone to the library to see Ju Zi. He hadn't visited anywhere else.
He figured he might as well look around now and familiarize himself with the campus where he'd be living.
That was right: he planned to enroll at the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy. According to the imperial family's rules, all members who turned twelve had to choose an academy to attend. It was a kind of training, he supposed.
Besides, the academy taught a lot more than just how to cultivate as a Soul Engineer. Getting out and interacting with the world was also an essential part of an imperial family member's education.
Snow Empress stayed quietly by Xu Lanqing's side. She was aloof by nature and rarely spoke to anyone outside her inner circle.
As for Ice Empress, she was the sort who seemed utterly cold to outsiders. Anyone bold enough to approach her and strike up a conversation would freeze in place before they even reached her, caught by her frigid gaze.
It was a gaze that looked down on everything, utterly devoid of emotion. No one doubted that taking another step would bring down a terrifying attack beyond their imagining.
But around people she knew, she was especially lively.
For example—
"What's this? It looks so delicious, Xu Lanqing. Buy me one."
"Didn't I give you money? Buy it yourself."
"I already spent it all."
"..."
"What's that building for? It looks so strange. Oh, and this! It's so pretty. I want one too, Xu Lanqing!"
"Xu Lanqing..."
"..."
Watching Ice Empress shout and exclaim over