Terrifying Growth Speed? A Miraculous Cross-Rank Battle? Bibi Dong's Curiosity! Simp Tang San

"Something's not right. How could rich kids be won over?" Xiao Wu asked in confusion.

Wang Sheng shrugged. "Of course, through strength. Wang Dong bringing honor to the academy made those rich kids look at him differently."

"How should I put it? Everyone's a student of the same academy. Anyone who brings honor to the academy will naturally earn everyone's respect."

Chen Qingling suddenly understood. Another strange bit of knowledge had been added.

"Sister Qingling, let's go have a feast and celebrate properly."

Wang Sheng nodded in agreement. "Right, right, right! Sister Qingling, you took first place. We definitely have to celebrate properly."

"Mm."

The reward for first place was fifty Gold Soul Coins. It looked like a generous sum to outsiders, but Chen Qingling was worth several million Gold Soul Coins.

A mere fifty Gold Soul Coins did not even count as pocket change.

Chen Qingling and Xiao Wu held hands, chatting and laughing as they walked toward the Canteen, with Wang Sheng following closely behind.

Behind him was a shamelessly persistent Tang San.

"Xiao Wu is so happy today. Maybe she'll agree to my request."

Tang San muttered to himself. He had already turned into Xiao Wu's simp.

As long as Xiao Wu was happy, Tang San would somehow feel happy too.

Academic Affairs Office.

Director Su warmly received Su Yuntao. "Deacon, what brings you to our academy today?"

Su Yuntao had naturally come to learn about Chen Qingling.

"I came to find out about your academy's once-in-a-century genius, Chen Qingling."

"Oh, oh, oh..." Director Su instantly understood what Su Yuntao had come to Notting Academy for.

"It's like this, Deacon. Chen Qingling reached the Soul Master bottleneck in just over a month."

"She even defeated a level twenty-three Soul Grandmaster across ranks."

Su Yuntao's pupils contracted sharply, and shock surged through his heart.

In just over a month, she had grown to the Soul Master bottleneck and accomplished a Cross-Rank Battle that countless others could not!

Most importantly, Chen Qingling had won!

This was simply a miracle!

Su Yuntao's breathing quickened. No wonder those above had told him to closely monitor Chen Qingling's every move, especially her growth speed.

If he had not heard it with his own ears, Su Yuntao would not have dared believe it.

She truly was a once-in-a-century genius!

"By the way, where is Tang San?"

"Him... I think he's only level fifteen."

Su Yuntao nodded slightly. He could see it now.

Both possessed Innate Full Soul Power, yet there was still a difference between people. Chen Qingling surpassed Tang San by miles.

"Alright, I understand."

"I won't disturb your academy any longer. I'll be leaving now."

"Deacon, I'll see you out."

"No need."

After bidding farewell to Notting Academy, Su Yuntao rushed back to Spirit Hall without stopping and reported Chen Qingling's deeds in full to those above.

This report passed through several levels before quickly reaching Ju Hua Guan's ears.

Even Ju Hua Guan, who had seen all manner of storms, was shocked this time.

"She only underwent Awakening Martial Soul at the age of twelve, yet she has Innate Full Soul Power. Her cultivation speed is unbelievably fast."

"I need to report this to His Holiness the Pope."

Ju Hua Guan hurried to Pope's Palace and informed Pope Bibi Dong of Chen Qingling.

Bibi Dong sat upon her throne, her beautiful brows shifting slightly as she could not help growing curious about Chen Qingling.

"Have you investigated her background?"

Ju Hua Guan's expression changed slightly. "Reporting to Your Holiness, it is as if she appeared out of thin air. We know nothing about her origins."

Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes. "Appeared out of thin air?"

"However... she carries an emblem representing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Bibi Dong abruptly rose to her feet. "An emblem of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Is she one of them?"

But upon further thought, that did not seem right. If Chen Qingling belonged to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, why would she be at Notting Academy?

Shouldn't she be in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

Why had she gone to such a remote borderland?

Could she have secretly run away from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

That did not seem realistic either!

If such a genius had run away, wouldn't the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect have turned the world upside down searching for her?

Yet there had been nothing at all.

Chen Qingling was like a mysterious veil. Bibi Dong became increasingly curious about her and wanted to uncover the truth.

"Chrysanthemum Elder, investigate this thoroughly. I want to know exactly what connection she has with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Ju Hua Guan bowed slightly. "Yes, Your Holiness. I will investigate it at once."

After Ju Hua Guan left, Bibi Dong sat on her throne, her gaze turning distant.

Seeing someone with such extraordinary talent, and a girl at that...

Bibi Dong could not help thinking of her own flesh and blood...

Qian Renxue.

"...Sigh."

What mother did not love her daughter? It was only that there had always been a hurdle in her heart that she could not overcome.

Inside Notting Academy's Canteen.

Chen Qingling, Xiao Wu, and Wang Sheng sat at a table piled high with the Canteen's signature dishes.

This meal had cost Chen Qingling only One Soul Silver Coin.

Not far away, Tang San could only eat simple food as he stared longingly at Chen Qingling's table, drool running down his mouth uncontrollably.

Then he looked at his own boiled cabbage and steamed buns. They instantly seemed unappetizing, and he lost all desire to eat.

At that moment, Tang San desperately wished he could become friends with Qingling and the others so that he could eat such a good meal.

Watching them devour a whole table of delicious dishes made Tang San drool with envy.

Grrr...

His stomach sounded its hunger alarm, and Tang San reluctantly ate his boiled cabbage and steamed buns.

After forcing himself to finish, he shamelessly walked over.

"Xiao Wu, do you need—"

Before Tang San could finish, Xiao Wu did not even glance at him and snapped without mercy.

"Can you get lost already? Aren't you annoying enough!"

"You come every day. Tang San, have you no shame? You keep shamelessly pestering me and making me sick."

Xiao Wu did not dare look at Tang San for too long. Just one extra glance made her feel nauseated.

This was Sister Qingling's celebration feast. She could not embarrass herself because of Tang San, so she showed him absolutely no courtesy.

Xiao Wu's shout was not loud, but the students lining up for food in the Canteen all turned to look at Tang San with contempt.

"This guy was cursed out, and he still has the nerve to stay?"

"I know him. What was his name again? Oh, right, Tang San. He's just a simp."

"A simp will end up with nothing. Doesn't he know that?"

"Oh dear, how can you say that about him? This is called devotion!"

"Devotion Bro? Hahahaha!"

Listening to the surrounding students' mockery and sarcastic remarks, Tang San chose to swallow his anger.

He no longer had the face to stay and silently left the Canteen.

He did not blame Xiao Wu. He had only brought it upon himself.

If he had treated them better from the beginning, he would not have ended up like this.

People always had to pay a heavy price for the recklessness of their youth.

Tang Hao, the owner of the hidden pair of eyes, was utterly speechless.

How had he ended up with such a pathetic son?