Brother and Sister Reunited
"A fine sword is forged through tempering, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold."
A slender, fair hand gently traced the message on the book's title page.
Her shimmering eyes reflected the black words on white paper, and a hint of intoxication flickered across them.
In a corner of the "Spring Breeze and Transforming Rain" Mimicry Cultivation Ground for plants and trees in the East District of the Heavenly Craft Academy, Tang Yuehua closed her eyes and silently savored the feelings brought to her by the poem she had just read.
As the little princess of the number one sect in the world, the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Yuehua did not enroll in the Heavenly Craft Academy; she was merely a guest here.
Although she spends eight or nine months of the year at the Heavenly Craft Academy and only returns to her home at Haoyang Cliff for the remaining two or three months, she spends more time at the academy than many of its teachers and students.
As the sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect and the youngest daughter of Tang Zhen, the "Heaven-Shaking Douluo," Tang Yuehua is the most beloved princess in the entire Clear Sky Sect. Even though she is only a guest at the Heavenly Craft Academy, the resources and treatment she enjoys far exceed those of 99% of the students in the academy.
Putting everything else aside, just this "Spring Breeze and Transforming Rain" plant-attribute Mimicry Cultivation Ground alone requires ordinary students like Han Li and Lu Qiwen to apply, queue up, and ultimately pay credits before they can enter.
However, Tang Yuehua, as a guest, was able to obtain the same privileges as Liu Erlong, the top student of the academy's Heavenly Craft Tier. She could enter "Spring Breeze and Transforming Rain and Rain" at any time and place. Whether for cultivation or rest, the academy allowed them to come and go freely.
Of course, the Heavenly Craft Academy also benefits, and the ordinary students of the academy have no objections.
If you can be like Liu Erlong, ranking first in the academy in terms of strength and making far ahead in the learning progress of the elective courses you choose, you will also be able to obtain this privilege.
Alternatively, if a family with power and influence is behind the academy and can supply the academy with valuable resources every year, the dean of the academy will also welcome them with a smile.
Turning the title page, Tang Yuehua looked at the main text of the book.
"Carving a hundred crafts, hammering all things."
The art of sculpting lies in observation. Beginners observe everything with their naked eyes; as they gain more experience, they can try to perceive the world with their hearts...
Wood, stone, bone, metal... different materials, different techniques...
"... Regarding the handling of form and space, different carving techniques are used to sculpt and carve, progressing from the outside in, gradually revealing the form by removing waste material step by step."
"Knife technique is like calligraphy, or the brushstrokes in painting; it's a combination of mind and skill... the texture and carving marks of the material, smoothness and roughness, concave and convex surfaces, arranged with a round knife, cutting with a flat knife..."
Tang Yuehua was so focused that she read the familiar content of the book word by word, so focused that she didn't even notice when someone entered the "Spring Breeze and Transforming Rain" area and passed by her.
Upon seeing Tang Yuehua's serene and beautiful profile from afar, Han Li subconsciously turned to look at Lu Qiwen beside him.
Lu Qiwen shrugged. "Don't bother looking. If we're talking about Liu Erlong, there might still be a Sisi of hope for us. But this one, let alone our [Heavenly Craft Academy], there aren't many people in the entire Douluo Continent who are good enough for her."
Upon hearing this, Han Li's eyes widened instinctively, and a look of astonishment appeared on his slightly dark face.
Lu Qiwen shook his head and said succinctly, "Her father is Titled Douluo, Tang Zhen, the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect!"
Han Li (_): Sorry to bother you.
Han Li felt a tightness in his chest; in less than half an hour, both of his attempts at attraction had come to nothing. Such an experience nearly drove a teenager to despair.
Fortunately, Han Li, who came from a poor mountain village, was determined. Although he was hit hard twice, it made him even more dedicated to cultivation.
Thinking of this, Han Li's face lit up with high spirits.
Seeing this, Lu Qiwen looked at Han Li with some surprise, and couldn't help but feel more admiration for this junior who had just entered the university.
He immediately began to introduce her in a gentler tone, "If Liu Erlong is the top student in the elective course 'Forging,' then this Miss Tang Family is the top student in the course 'Sculpture.'"
"Vice Dean Hamo Reit once commented on Miss Tang San's work, saying that her knife skills were full of inspiration. Once she grows up, her physical strength, arm strength, and finger strength will improve, making up for any deficiencies in her basic skills, and she has the potential to become a master sculptor like Linley Ba Lu!"
"By the way!" Lu Qiwen leaned closer to Han Li and whispered, "According to rumors, Master Linley Ba Lu is actually an alias for our academy's Vice Dean Ling Yi."
"Regarding the elective course 'Sculpture,' almost 80% of the teaching materials were compiled by Vice Dean Ling Yi, with the remainder contributed by Vice Dean Hamo Reit and several other architectural Soul Master families."
"In addition, it's not just 'sculpture,' but also 'forging,' 'woodworking,' 'agriculture,' which you chose, and 'medicine,' which I am in. Vice Dean Ling Yi was involved in compiling the textbooks for all the elective subjects."
"Even in the cultivation of Martial Soul, Vice Dean Ling Yi's influence can still be seen in aspects such as Soul Power meditation, Soul Skill usage, and physical training."
As Han Li listened to Lu Qiwen's introduction, his expression gradually changed from slight surprise to utter shock. He simply couldn't imagine what kind of talent and ability could enable someone to achieve such amazing success in so many areas.
Lu Qiwen was quite pleased with the look of shock and disbelief on Han Li's face.
I can't be the only one who's shocked; you guys must be questioning the meaning of life just like me!
Thinking of this, Lu Qiwen pointed to the ground and continued, "Look, the ' Spring Breeze and Transforming Rain ' we're in now, as well as the ' Lava Cavern ' in the West District, the ' Golden Spears and Iron Horses ' in the South District, and the ' Nether Water Pool ' in the North District—these Mimicry Cultivation Ground were all created under the supervision of Vice Dean Ling Yi."
"To cooperate with Vice Dean Ling Yi in creating these Mimicry Cultivation Ground, I heard that the Blacksmith Association has emptied its coffers accumulated over hundreds, even thousands of years..."
As they talked, they walked toward the center, their voices gradually becoming barely audible.
As Lu Qiwen, Han Li, and the others disappeared around a corner, a tall and imposing figure appeared beside Tang Yuehua.
Perhaps because the figure was too tall and blocked a ray of sunlight from falling from the sky, Tang Yuehua belatedly turned her gaze away from the book in her hand and looked up at her side.
It's no wonder she lacked vigilance. Not to mention that there are few people in the [Heavenly Craft Academy] who are unaware of her terrifying background, even newcomers who are unfamiliar with the situation would have to be able to get past the Soul Emperor who is secretly protecting her if they wanted to get close to Tang Yuehua.
The newcomer was Soul Saint, indeed stronger than Tang Yuehua's Soul Emperor guards, but he didn't rely on his strength.
Upon seeing the man's resolute face, Tang Yuehua's still somewhat childlike pretty face immediately lit up with a bright smile, and she called out sweetly, "Big brother—! What brings you here?!"
Amidst the shouts, Tang Yuehua put down the book in her hand and immediately threw herself into the other person's broad arms.
Twelve-year-old Tang Yuehua and forty-one-year-old Tang Xiao looked more like father and daughter than siblings.
Still writing, the next chapter should be before midnight~