I've Taken a Fancy to This Place! (Please Read On)

Tie Xiong's talent was undeniable.

Tai Tan and Tai Nuo had seen it for themselves.

In just over a year, not only had his Soul Power risen to rank nineteen, but he had also successfully cultivated the Iron Forging Hand.

After Liu Erlong examined him, she found that the bones, fascia, and tendons in Tie Xiong's palms were covered by a layer of soft keratin, making them exceptionally sturdy.

His strength had increased greatly as well, and most toxins could no longer harm his palms.

Since even a genius like Tie Xiong was preparing to absorb a Soul Ring beyond his rank—

What reason did their grandson Tailong have not to do the same?

Moreover, Tai Tan and Tai Nuo possessed the shrewdness of the Strength Clan.

Tie Xiong claimed that his first Soul Ring had been absorbed beyond the limit.

But who knew whether there had been some special reason behind it?

They wanted to personally confirm it once Tie Xiong reached rank twenty, learn from his experience, and then let Tailong absorb a Soul Ring beyond his rank. After all, it was a life-threatening risk.

Tai Tan and Tai Nuo treasured Tailong dearly.

It had to be said that the Strength Clan's calculations were thunderous.

One morning—

Tie Xiong put on a brand-new cyan martial outfit. He had no idea what material it was made from, but it was extremely soft and looked quite refined.

Looking at his upright figure and handsome face in the bronze mirror, Tie Xiong was very satisfied.

He was now over nine years old and stood one hundred forty-five centimeters tall, only somewhat taller than ordinary children his age.

However, he already weighed one hundred ten jin, far exceeding the normal weight.

Yet the bronze mirror clearly showed not a trace of flabbiness on him.

His weight had all gone into the density of his bones and muscles.

What was condensed was all essence!

Tie Xiong grinned.

"Let's go, Little Monster!"

Lu Qibin's voice sounded from outside the wooden cabin.

"Coming!" Tie Xiong answered.

Lu Qibin looked energetic and in high spirits. Clearly, he was in a good mood.

Over the past year or so, his Soul Power had risen to rank sixty-two, nearing rank sixty-three.

More importantly, watching Little Monster grow was like watching his own child grow up. Lu Qibin felt deeply accomplished.

The two left Blue Tyrant Academy and headed out of Heaven Dou City along the streets.

"This time, I'm taking you to meet Shrek Academy's most talented student. At such a young age, he's already a Heaven Supreme Grade teacher at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. In a few more years, his Soul Power may even surpass mine!"

Lu Qibin's tone was full of pride.

Tie Xiong naturally knew Lu Qibin was talking about Qin Ming, whose Martial Soul was the Blazing Gray Wolf.

He truly was a genius, the second-youngest Soul Emperor on the continent.

Tie Xiong had long looked forward to this trip. The key was that Heaven Dou Royal Academy had Dugu Yan!

This was currently his only way to get close to Dugu Bo.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy was less than twenty kilometers from Heaven Dou City.

The two soon arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, nestled against mountains and beside water.

The scenery truly was beautiful.

There was a lake at the foot of the mountain, a mountain soaring a thousand meters high, and lush vegetation everywhere.

It did not feel like an academy at all, but rather a place where recluses cultivated immortality.

Tie Xiong and Lu Qibin did not run into any spoiled noble brats provoking them.

After they reported their identities and said they were looking for Qin Ming—

Lu Qibin's status as Qin Ming's teacher earned them the reception staff's respect.

Qin Ming was a genius teacher at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and had already become a Soul King at a young age.

Tie Xiong observed the scale of the academy.

The mountain-climbing stone steps were carved from white marble, decorated with various Soul Beast patterns above them. The workmanship was exquisite.

There were all kinds of buildings nearby, likely one Mimicry Training Room after another.

After spending over a year in Heaven Dou City, Tie Xiong had seen a fair bit of the world.

He had read detailed introductions to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The academy had nearly a hundred Mimicry Environments suited to different types of Soul Masters.

What a waste of such a good place, accepting nothing but noble brats who did not want to work hard.

If you can't make use of it, then let me, Tie Xiong, do it.

I've taken a fancy to this place!

Tie Xiong drooled.

One day, he would definitely take this place over.

He would build a huge harem—ah, no, he misspoke. He would build a huge palace.

A burst of hurried footsteps rang out as Qin Ming approached.

"Teacher Lu, you've finally come to see me! I received the headmaster's letter long ago, saying that you and my junior had come to Heaven Dou City!"

Qin Ming was delighted.

"For the past year or so, Little Monster has been cultivating a special technique. It was at a crucial stage, but now that he has succeeded, we naturally came to see his senior!"

Lu Qibin was also very happy.

"This must be Tie Xiong. I'll call you Little Monster too. The headmaster praised you to the skies in his letter!"

Qin Ming looked around thirty. He had simple black hair and ordinary features, but a profound light shone in his bright black eyes.

"Greetings, Senior. I'm Tie Xiong. You are the most gifted student in the academy's history, Senior. I take you as my goal!"

Tie Xiong said with a grin.

Qin Ming could not help laughing. Based on Flender's praise for this young junior—

He was hardly worthy of being Little Monster's goal.

"Little Monster, don't be modest. You may be young, but you're no ordinary child. You're far more outstanding than I was back then. Come, I'll show you around Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

The three walked through the main campus area halfway up the mountain. Before them stood one fortress-like single-story building after another, all bright yellow and strikingly beautiful.

"These are the teaching buildings for each grade. Don't be fooled by the small number of people; most students are cultivating in their respective Mimicry Environments!"

Qin Ming said with a smile.

The residential area, Training Ground, dining hall, and the central main hall where the education committee met—

Every place carried an air of splendor and magnificence.

Tie Xiong kept nodding, as though inspecting his own territory.

At last, the three arrived at a courtyard, spotless and tidy. It was Qin Ming's residence.

"This really is something else, Senior. Your residence alone is comparable to a hotel in Suotuo City!"

Tie Xiong exclaimed.

Lu Qibin wore a gratified smile beside him. Qin Ming had truly made something of himself.

"Don't be fooled by how good my treatment is. The pressure is immense. The students and teachers here are divided into three grades: Heaven Micro Grade, Heaven Supreme Grade, and Heaven Dou Grade.

My Soul Power is rank fifty-four, and I'm a Heaven Supreme Grade teacher. I lead a group of Heaven Supreme Grade students, those between ranks twenty-five and thirty. But that's where the problem lies.

Heaven Dou Grade students are above rank thirty and are about to graduate. This group performed poorly in the Continental Soul Master Tournament.

Now, the academy's three education committee members have all fixed their attention on the Heaven Supreme Grade students, preparing for the Continental Soul Master Tournament five years from now. The pressure on me is enormous!"

Seeing the expressions on their faces, Qin Ming immediately began to complain.

No wonder Qin Ming later became the leader of the Heaven Dou Royal Team.

This batch of Heaven Supreme Grade students should be Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Yu Feng, and Osler.

"Senior, are these students being disobedient? Let me hammer them around and let them experience the blow of defeat!"

Tie Xiong chuckled.

Qin Ming was somewhat tempted, but hesitation appeared on his face.