On the other side, in the training area of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, when Yu Tianheng walked out of the meditation room, it was almost dusk.
Forty-one, finally stable.
Although it is a month later than expected, the foundation is more solid, which can be regarded as an unexpected blessing.
Since he failed twice in a row, he still has the pride of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, but he has become more restrained. The originally vain Soul Power has become more solid after practicing in the past few days. Now, if he faces Dai Mubai again, he will definitely win.
"Congratulations, Tianheng." Dugu Yan walked out of another meditation room with a smile on his face, "Forty-level one, now we have Soul Ancestor in our team."
Yu Tianheng nodded, but there was not much joy on his face. "We are still far away. I heard that those two people at Heaven Dou City in the past two months have been able to defeat Soul King."
Dugu Yan's smile instantly faded.
She understood that Yu Tianheng was referring to Zhou Qiubai and Yang Guyun. For the defeat a few months ago, they could still find excuses to say that they underestimated the enemy or did not cooperate enough.
But what now?
The growth rate of those two people was despairingly fast.
At that time Zhou Qiubai said they were academics, but he has to admit it now.
"Do you want to go find them?" Dugu Yan asked.
"Hmm." Yu Tianheng cast his eyes in the direction of the college gate, "The three education committee members asked me to make contact and see if I can invite them to the college. If I can't win over them, I might as well make friends."
Dugu Yan pondered for a moment and finally nodded, "I'll go with you."
"No need." Yu Tianheng shook his head, "You just broke through and need to consolidate your realm, and... I want to go by myself this time."
He hopes to meet those two people as an equal.
Not the captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, nor the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, but Yu Tianheng, so as not to offend anyone.
Dugu Yan looked at him and finally did not persist. "Then be careful, those two people..."
"I know."
Yu Tianheng put on light clothes. He did not choose to take a carriage or bring a guard.
According to the information received, the two men are currently at the inn.
Yu Tianheng kept thinking about what he wanted to say when he met them, and silently thought about how to express it.
At the door of the inn, Yu Tianheng stopped, took a deep breath, opened the door and walked in.
Zhou Qiubai felt it when the person was still in the corridor.
"It looks like a guest is coming."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.
The sound was neither light nor heavy, just three sounds, which showed the person's cultivation.
"Please come in."
The door slowly opened, and it was Yu Tianheng. Compared with him at Tianxing City, his arrogance now has diminished, replaced by restraint and maturity that have gone through hard work.
"Brother Zhou, Brother Yang, long time no see." Yu Tianheng clasped his fists with a sincere smile on his face.
Zhou Qiubai stood up and returned the greeting. "Brother Yu, it's been a long time indeed."
"If you don't mind, let's have dinner together?"
"Okay!"
When it comes to eating, Zhou Qiubai's eyes suddenly light up.
Who doesn't like eating and drinking for free?
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Star-Plucking Pavilion.
As Heaven Dou City's most famous restaurant, it is said that Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has shares in it.
Stargazing Terrace on the top floor is even more famous. I heard that a meal here can cost a fourth-grade official three months' salary.
Yu Tianheng guided the two of them to their seats and poured tea for them personally. "Since we parted ways at Tianxing City last time, I have been looking for a chance to get together again, but unfortunately your whereabouts are always elusive. This time I heard that you have become famous at Heaven Dou City, so I asked someone to find out where you live."
Zhou Qiubai took a sip and said directly, "Master Yu, Master Yu, invites us here this time. Isn't it just for dinner?"
"I really have something to ask for." Yu Tianheng didn't mince words and was honest, "But don't be in a hurry. Let's enjoy the food first and chat while eating."
He clapped his hands, and the waiters who had been waiting outside the door filed in.
Every dish is the signature of the Star-Plucking Pavilion, and the price is certainly not cheap.
Zhou Qiubai's eyes lit up, and he moved his chopsticks without ceremony.
Yang Guyun, on the other hand, takes his time, savoring every bite carefully, and seems to be enjoying this beauty.
During the dinner, Yu Tianheng talked about the experience of the past two months.
"I always thought that Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's Martial Soul were invincible in the world, and our Imperial Fighting Team were also top-notch among their peers." Yu Tianheng laughed at himself, "But when I walked out, I discovered that there are higher mountains outside, and there are more powerful people outside. Some Rogue Cultivator Soul Master, Soul Power Level are not high, but they have terrifyingly rich combat experience. Some disciples of small sects, Soul Power are not high, but they cooperate tacitly."
He paused and his eyes fell on Zhou Qiubai: "Just like you, Brother Zhou, your swordsmanship and fighting style are completely different from those sent by our academies. You seem to be avoiding, but in fact you are planning every step and testing every sword. When your opponent shows a flaw, you will kill him with one blow and determine the victory or defeat."
Zhou Qiubai picked up a piece of venison and said leisurely, "The academy teaches systems and serious duels, while Jianghu teaches survival and how to defeat the strong with the weak. There is no difference between the two, they just have different paths."
"That's good." Yu Tianheng nodded in agreement, "That's why I want to ask you... to go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy again to have a look."
Zhou Qiubai paused slightly with the chopsticks in his hand. "Oh?"
"I know you are not very interested in college teaching." Yu Tianheng said with sincerity in his tone, "But I have thought a lot about it in the past two months. Soul Master Tournament Next year is about to start, and our Imperial Fighting Team goal is to win the championship. However, after watching your battle, I suddenly realized... we are missing something."
"What's missing?"
"Lack of variables." Yu Tianheng said word by word, "Soul Master trained in the academy are too disciplined. They always know what Soul Skill to use at what time and how to coordinate with the team. With the cooperation of friends and allies, how should the tactics be executed? But in real battles, cards are often not played according to the routine. Your opponent will not move in the way you expected, and the situation will not be as you want. At this time, what is needed is not rules, but adaptability, and the ability to break the situation."
He looked at Zhou Qiubai and Yang Guyun, "I don't expect them to join Imperial Fighting Team, that would be too unrealistic. But I hope you can go to the academy and give our team members a lesson, talk about the fighting methods of Jianghu, teach them how to deal with emergencies, and how to reverse the situation when they are at a disadvantage."
Zhou Qiubai and Yang Guyun looked at each other in silence.
Yu Tianheng continued, "Of course, I won't let your work go in vain. As for the college, the three education committee members have agreed that as long as you are willing to go, you will be given generous gifts."
He pushed over a brocade box, Zhou Qiubai opened it, and found a palm-sized purple crystal inside. It was crystal clear, and there seemed to be thunder and lightning swimming inside.
"This is Thunder Crystal." Yu Tianheng introduced, "Produced in the secret place of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, it contains extremely pure lightning energy. It is a great tonic for Soul Master with thunder attributes. It can also strengthen the meridians of other Soul Master. This piece is enough for you to use Soul King level."
But Zhou Qiubai was silent for a moment, put Thunder Crystal back into the brocade box, and pushed it back.
Yu Tianheng's face turned slightly pale.
"Young Master Yu, you misunderstood." Zhou Qiubai smiled, "The gift is too heavy and we can't bear it, but we can go to the academy to take a look at it... Okay."
Yu Tianheng was stunned for a moment, and then his eyebrows rose with joy. "Seriously?"
"Seriously." Zhou Qiubai nodded and confirmed, "But instead of going to class, we are just going to hang out and see if we meet interesting students and exchange a few words. How about this?"
"Enough! Enough!" Yu Tianheng was so excited that he almost stood up.
He knew that this was the biggest concession Zhou Qiubai could make.
"But..." Zhou Qiubai changed the subject, with a sly smile on his face, "You have to pay for this meal."
Yu Tianheng laughed, "Of course! Today's meal, as well as all your future expenses at Heaven Dou City, as long as I am here, they are all covered!"
"That's not necessary." Zhou Qiubai also smiled, "It's enough to kill you once in a while, but we would be embarrassed if we eat from the rich every day."
The three of them looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed and happy.
After dinner, Yu Tianheng sent the two of them downstairs. At the door of the Star-Plucking Pavilion, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "When do you plan to go to the academy? I can make arrangements in advance."
Zhou Qiubai thought for a while, "The day after tomorrow. We have something to do tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll wait for you at the gate of the college the day after tomorrow in the morning."
Farewell to Yu Tianheng, Zhou Qiubai and Yang Guyun, walking on the streets of Heaven Dou City in the night, the autumn wind blew gently, bringing Sisi coolness.
"What do you think?" Zhou Qiubai asked casually.
Yang Guyun was silent for a moment and uttered two words: "Trouble."
"It is indeed a trouble." Zhou Qiubai nodded, "But it is also an opportunity. Heaven Dou Royal Academy, go take a look, maybe you can find something interesting."
He paused and added, "Besides, I always have a feeling... this trip to the academy will definitely not be peaceful."