Martial Soul Hall Academy

A few days later, the carriage gradually slowed. The silhouette of a magnificent, colossal city gradually became clear. The towering city walls shimmered with a cold, metallic luster, and atop the city towers, a banner bearing the giant Martial Soul Hall emblem fluttered in the wind.

Its grandeur was even more visually impressive than Heaven Dou City.

"We're here."

The two alighted from the carriage. Hu Liena put away her playful demeanor from before, her smile becoming much more formal.

"Little brother Changqing, welcome to Martial Soul City."

Su Changqing gazed at the bustling prosperity within the city and felt the magnificence of this holy land for Soul Masters, a smile of anticipation playing on his lips.

This year in Martial Soul City was crucial, directly impacting whether he could access the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in the future. Su Changqing had to seize this opportunity!

"Mhm, where are you taking me now, Sister Nana?"

"I'll arrange a place for you to stay first, then I'll head back to Martial Soul Hall to report on this training to my teacher. Once everything is settled, I'll come find you."

"Okay."

Led by Hu Liena, Su Changqing was arranged into a luxurious residence. Upon arriving, he didn't go out to wander but stayed in his room to meditate and cultivate.

Perhaps too many things had happened, but Hu Liena didn't come to find him all day.

Time unknowingly passed until the morning of the second day.

"Knock, knock, knock—"

"Come in."

The door was pushed open, and Hu Liena walked in with a smile.

"Little brother Changqing, is your accommodation comfortable?" she asked softly.

Su Changqing nodded. "Mhm, wherever Sister Nana arranges for me is comfortable."

Hearing this, Hu Liena's eyes lit up with joy. She walked over in two or three steps to Su Changqing, who was sitting on the bed.

She raised her hands, intending to pinch Su Changqing's face.

Just as she was about to succeed, Su Changqing grabbed her wrist. Before she could exert any force to resist, those fair, flawless hands were already on his face.

Su Changqing controlled Hu Liena's hands, making her frantically knead his face.

"Mmm... Smelly brother! Let go... mmm..."

Hu Liena's muffled words came out, but Su Changqing acted as if he didn't hear them.

She always pinches my face. If I don't teach this little girl a lesson this time, won't she become even more presumptuous in the future?

After an unknown amount of time, Su Changqing finally let go and spared Hu Liena.

By this time, Hu Liena's face was already red from her own kneading, possessing a hint of shy beauty.

It even surprised Su Changqing.

As expected of a Fox Spirit Martial Soul owner, she's truly beautiful!

"Sister Nana, if you pull any more surprise attacks, I'll have to take action myself to teach you a lesson!"

Hu Liena pouted. "So stingy, not even letting me pinch your face!"

After saying that, she changed the subject. "My teacher has agreed to let you join Martial Soul Hall Academy. You can graduate at the four-ring level, which shouldn't be difficult for you."

Hearing this, a smile curved Su Changqing's lips.

One year was definitely enough time. He just needed to figure out how to get Bibi Dong to let him leave after a year.

Moreover, now that he was in Martial Soul Hall, Qian Renxue must have heard about him. He had to find a way to balance these two mother and daughter. Otherwise, no matter which side he joined, the other would surely try to kill him!

The best approach would be to make both sides believe he was interested in them, and to take resources from both. This would be very difficult and risky, but it was still better than becoming someone's dog!

Having grown up in the Feng clan since childhood, Su Changqing had seen too many discarded pawns!

"Okay, that indeed shouldn't be difficult."

"Let's go, I'll take you to the academy now so you can get familiar with the environment."

"Okay, remember to come find me tonight, Sister Nana."

"?"

Upon hearing Su Changqing's words, Hu Liena's face showed a flicker of confusion, quickly replaced by a racing heartbeat and slightly flushed cheeks.

"This... Little brother Changqing, is something wrong?"

"Did you forget? Didn't I say I would help you improve your Soul Power?"

"Oh, oh, so that's what you meant. Alright, let's go to the academy first."

For some reason, Hu Liena felt a pang of disappointment after hearing Su Changqing's explanation.

What was I even expecting?

The two left the residence and, under Hu Liena's guidance, arrived at Martial Soul Hall Academy.

Martial Soul Hall Academy was located to the east of Martial Soul City, built against the mountains and by the water, leaning against a large mountain range known as the Martial Soul Mountains. To the west, opposite it, lay the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Senior Sister."

"Hello, Senior Sister."

As they walked into the Martial Soul Hall Academy, many students respectfully greeted Hu Liena, which was a testament to her status within the academy.

"This is the main teaching building where classes are usually held. Over there is the mimicry cultivation environment, where you can choose a cultivation setting based on your personal needs. And over there is the din—"

"Nana! You're finally back!"

Just then, a man's voice suddenly interrupted Hu Liena.

A young man, who looked about the same age as Hu Liena and was dressed in red, appeared.

Beside him was another young man of ordinary appearance, also around fifteen or sixteen years old.

"Mm, I just got back yesterday. Is something wrong?"

Hu Liena's expression changed, her charming demeanor vanished, and she appeared much colder.

"No, it's nothing..."

The young man scratched the back of his head sheepishly.

"How was your training? Were you hurt?"

"Does that have anything to do with you? Do I look like I'm injured?"

Hu Liena's tone had become much colder, clearly showing she had lost patience with him.

"If there's nothing else, don't bother me. I still need to show this junior fellow student around the academy."

As soon as she finished speaking, Hu Liena actually grabbed Su Changqing's wrist and led him away.

Seeing this, the young man felt like his world had collapsed!

At the same time, a surge of anger welled up in his heart!

"Wait up, Nana!"

The two stopped.

"Yan, do you not understand what I'm saying?"

Yan didn't answer her, but walked up to Su Changqing with a face full of anger.

Looking at Su Changqing, who was a head shorter than him, Yan's eyes were filled with disdain.

"Kid, who are you? This is the Martial Soul Hall Academy. Are you a student here? Do you have any proof? Who recommended you to come here? Let me see!"

"Yan! Don't go too far. Su Changqing is my friend!"

Hu Liena finally got angry, and faint fluctuations of Soul Power even emanated from her.

"Nana, I'm just afraid you're being deceived. This brat's identity needs to be clarified!"

"Senior Sister, everything about me was arranged by Sister Nana. I don't have many things with me yet," Su Changqing said calmly.

Hearing the way the other person addressed Hu Liena, Yan became even more agitated.

"Sister Nana, you call her that so intimately. Who exactly are you? What's your purpose for infiltrating the Martial Soul Hall Academy?!"

As soon as Yan finished speaking, he raised his hand and grabbed at Su Changqing.

Su Changqing directly grabbed his wrist in return, firmly pinning it in front of him.

"Senior, fighting isn't allowed in public, is it? If you wish to spar with me, Senior, then please go to the academy's Soul Dueling Arena."