A Chance Encounter with Two Girls

There were not many students coming and going along the road, but everyone who passed by exuded a faint yet condensed and powerful aura.

Their gazes were sharp, and their steps steady.

Qin Yan could tell that these people were at least Second Grade Martial Artists.

"Those who can live here truly are the best of each grade."

Qin Yan understood this clearly.

He also knew that Magic Martial University's housing eligibility was not permanent, but tied to one's ranking and strength.

Once a student's overall ranking dropped and they no longer met the required standards, they would be asked to move out and make way for stronger students.

This ever-present competition was precisely the source of Magic Capital Martial University's vitality.

"Little Junior Brother! Over here, over here!"

Suddenly, a clear and pleasant voice, carrying a hint of cheerfulness, called out from nearby.

Following the sound, Qin Yan saw Lu Youyou standing outside the fenced gate of a manor.

She was holding a small, exquisite-looking suitcase in one hand while vigorously waving at him with the other.

Beside her stood that moon-cool figure—Xiao Wangshu.

Qin Yan pulled his suitcase over.

"Hello, Senior Sister."

He greeted Lu Youyou first.

"Hehe, no need to be so polite!"

"This is Xiao Wangshu, my best friend."

Lu Youyou enthusiastically introduced her. "Wangshu, this is Junior Brother Qin Yan, the one I mentioned to you yesterday."

"Hello, Xiao Wangshu."

Qin Yan smiled at the cool young woman before him.

This counted as their second close encounter. The first had been on the train to the university.

Xiao Wangshu's cool gaze rested on Qin Yan for a moment before she gave a slight nod.

Her voice remained calm, though it held a little less distance than before. "Hello, Qin Yan."

She had some impression of Qin Yan as well.

After all, among this year's freshmen, aside from herself, he was the second person whose Martial Arts Skill had reached the third stage.

"Little Junior Brother, what's your room number?"

Lu Youyou asked curiously, her large eyes sparkling. "Now that we're all in the Heavenly Zone, I can come visit you when I have time, hhh."

"My room number is 111."

Qin Yan told her frankly.

"111? Not bad! Mine is 104."

Lu Youyou said with a smile.

The three of them then headed deeper into the Heavenly Zone together.

Along the way, Lu Youyou was the one actively searching for conversation topics most of the time.

Sometimes she complained about the hassle of moving, and sometimes she curiously asked Qin Yan about his previous cultivation experiences.

Qin Yan answered with a smile. Although Xiao Wangshu did not speak much, encouraged by Lu Youyou, she occasionally added a sentence or two.

At times, she answered Lu Youyou's questions, so the atmosphere never became awkward.

Qin Yan realized that Xiao Wangshu was not entirely unapproachable. It was simply her nature to be rather cool and reserved.

Before long, Xiao Wangshu, who had been walking at the front, stopped before an especially elegant manor with a clump of verdant bamboo planted outside its entrance.

The plaque clearly bore the number "101."

"Number 101?"

Looking at the manor before him, Qin Yan knew this was where the top freshman's manor was located.

Xiao Wangshu gave Lu Youyou and Qin Yan a slight nod.

Then she swiped her identity card to open the gate, and her figure vanished into the depths of the lush courtyard.

"Wangshu, remember to come over and play once you're done unpacking!"

Lu Youyou called toward the entrance.

"Got it."

Xiao Wangshu's calm reply came from within.

Only then did Lu Youyou continue onward in satisfaction.

After walking a little farther, she stopped in front of an estate whose outer walls were covered in lush green vines, brimming with life.

"We're at No. 104! Little Junior Brother, I live here. Yours, Estate No. 111, is just a little farther ahead! See you later!"

Lu Youyou waved at Qin Yan, opened the gate to her own estate, and skipped inside while dragging her suitcase.

After saying goodbye to the two girls, Qin Yan continued onward alone.

Before long, he found his own Estate No. 111 in a relatively open, sunlit area.

After climbing several granite steps, the first thing he saw was a small yet exquisitely maintained front garden.

Several clusters of unfamiliar flowers stood on the verge of blooming.

At the center of the garden was a small fountain pool, its water crystal-clear. Several red Spirit Carp swam leisurely within.

Qin Yan took a deep breath and walked up to the heavy solid-wood front door, bringing the Smart Bracelet on his wrist close to the access sensor.

"Beep! Identity verification passed. Welcome home, student Qin Yan."

A gentle electronic voice sounded.

The door silently slid inward.

Qin Yan stepped inside, and the sight before him immediately opened his eyes.

Beyond the entrance was a spacious foyer with polished marble flooring.

Past the foyer was a high-ceilinged hall two stories tall, with an ornate crystal chandelier hanging from above.

The hall was simple yet elegant. A set of leather sofas surrounded a coffee table, while an exquisite fireplace stood against one wall.

What pleased Qin Yan most was the entire western wall, which had been converted into floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the small, refined garden outside. The lighting was excellent.

Qin Yan followed the spiral staircase to the second floor.

This level was mainly the living area, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a study.

The master bedroom was especially spacious and came with a private balcony. From there, he could overlook the entire garden.

The study was already furnished with a solid-wood desk and bookshelves.

But what Qin Yan looked forward to most was the martial arts Cultivation Room on the third floor.

When he pushed open the heavy soundproof door on the third floor, even though he had been mentally prepared, he could not help being stunned by the sight before him:

The entire third floor had been opened up into an enormous cultivation space, comparable in size to a small gymnasium.

The floor was covered in specially made cushioning material, soft and springy beneath his feet.

Along the eastern wall stood neatly arranged weapon racks, stocked with every kind of blade, spear, sword, and halberd—all of them high-quality pieces.

On the western side stood three Battle Puppets of different models.

The one on the far left was completely black. It was likely the Basic Training Type, with strength equivalent to a First-Rank Martial Artist.

The one in the middle was silver white, an Advanced Sparring Type with strength equivalent to a Second Grade Martial Artist.

The one on the far right was dark gold and gave off a dangerous aura. It was a Third-Rank Martial Artist Puppet.

Once he broke through to Fourth Grade, he could apply to the school for a replacement.

The open area in the center of the Cultivation Room was the most spacious, large enough to practice multiple Martial Skills at once.

The ceiling was covered with sensors that could monitor every aspect of a martial artist's physical condition in real time.

"So this is the treatment for a Heavenly Manor?"

Qin Yan murmured to himself.

With such a cultivation environment, his training efficiency would definitely improve greatly.

He left his suitcase in the bedroom and hurried back to the Cultivation Room on the third floor.

Standing in the middle of the spacious training ground, Qin Yan took a deep breath, picked up a spear from the side, and eagerly began to practice.

He wanted to improve too badly!