Huo Yuhao's fury: Get up right now!!!

The next day.

Early in the morning.

The sun had just risen.

Warm sunlight streamed into the room through the window lattice.

Qian Renchuan was sleeping on the soft bed in his bedroom when a series of knocks outside suddenly woke him.

"Eldest Young Master, are you awake?"

Qian Renchuan felt rather irritated.

He rolled over and pulled the covers over his head, not wanting to respond at all.

But the knocking outside persisted, as though whoever was there intended to keep knocking until he got up.

Knock, knock, knock.

Tap, tap, tap.

Bang, bang, bang.

Qian Renchuan finally couldn't take it anymore.

Utterly annoyed, he threw off the covers, got dressed, and pulled the door open.

The door creaked.

Standing outside was Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, his manner respectful and his face wreathed in smiles.

"Good morning, Eldest Young Master."

"Oh, it's you, Uncle Yue Guan!"

Qian Renchuan was speechless. After a yawn, he asked casually,

"Did you come over so early because you've found a mute maid?"

Yue Guan chuckled without answering his question and changed the subject instead.

"Here's the situation, Eldest Young Master. His Holiness the Pope has ordered that you begin attending Spirit Academy to cultivate, starting today."

The moment he finished speaking, Qian Renchuan's eyes widened, and he blurted out,

"I'm not going."

Are you kidding me?

Why wouldn't I just lie around basking in the sun here at the Riverside Courtyard?

Why go running off to some Spirit Academy to mess around with a bunch of brats?

But Yue Guan's smile remained unchanged.

"Eldest Young Master, this is an order from His Holiness the Pope. No one may disobey."

"Aah!"

Qian Renchuan grabbed his hair in anguish.

He couldn't help railing inwardly,

Damn it, that old bastard Qian Xunji is definitely targeting me. He can't stand seeing me sleep every day, can he?

Now he's coming up with every possible way to make my life miserable.

He must have been a hardcore overachiever back in the day, and now he can't stand his own son taking it easy!

Does he really have to force his own son to become an overachiever too?

Then an extremely important question occurred to him, and his expression instantly changed.

If he alone was packed off to the academy...

What if he ended up too far away from Qian Renxue and Huo Yuhao for the system to collect the tenfold cultivation returns?

Now that would be a real disaster!

At that thought, Qian Renchuan hurriedly asked,

"Then, Uncle Yue Guan, am I going alone? What about my younger sister and Third Brother?"

"Rest assured, Eldest Young Master. The Second Young Lady and Third Young Master will be going with you."

Only then did Qian Renchuan let out a long sigh of relief.

"That's good. That's good."

As long as those two heaven-chosen workers stay by my side, what does it matter where I sleep?

"Wait a moment, Uncle Yue Guan. I'll pack a few things."

Qian Renchuan walked back inside.

Yue Guan stood at the door, assuming the Eldest Young Master was merely going to change his clothes. What happened next left him dumbfounded.

Light flashed repeatedly from the Storage Soul Tool on Qian Renchuan's wrist.

The silk bedding and pillows on the bed—packed!

The exquisite tableware and tea set on the table—packed!

Even Qian Renchuan's favorite large purple bamboo recliner in the courtyard was dragged over and stuffed into his Storage Soul Tool.

At that moment.

Yue Guan stood in the breeze, utterly bewildered.

He ranted inwardly,

Good heavens, is the Eldest Young Master going to school or fleeing a famine?

He's even bringing his eating utensils. Does Spirit Academy not have bowls and chopsticks?

If His Holiness the Pope saw this, he'd probably smash a few more tables in anger!

Once he finished packing.

Qian Renchuan clapped his hands in satisfaction.

"Let's go, Uncle Yue Guan."

"Let's go."

Yue Guan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He then led Qian Renchuan out of the Riverside Courtyard, and before long, they reached a three-way junction.

A spacious, luxurious carriage was already waiting there.

Qian Renxue and Huo Yuhao had arrived long before and were standing beside it.

The little girl and little boy stood on opposite sides of the carriage, both wearing stern expressions.

They were a good distance apart.

Neither acknowledged the other.

Only Qian Renchuan's eyes lit up. He walked over with a smile and greeted them.

"Hey, little sister, Third Brother. Morning!"

Qian Renxue glanced at him, then turned her head away.

Huo Yuhao didn't even look at him, keeping his head lowered as he pondered something.

Morning?

What's so early about it?

Qian Renxue had already completed two rounds of weighted training!

Huo Yuhao had even finished practicing his Mysterious Heaven Skill and Purple Demon Eyes!

And he was still sleeping in!

Yet he thought it was early?

Qian Renchuan paid no mind to their reactions. Still smiling, he turned and climbed straight into the carriage.

Watching his retreating back, Qian Renxue snorted inwardly.

Father must have heard about what happened yesterday. That's why he's shoved all of us into Spirit Academy.

Ultimately, this trip to Spirit Academy is all about forcing our eldest brother to cultivate.

Still, this might be a good thing. The academy is full of geniuses. Maybe that competitive environment can still save him.

Huo Yuhao, meanwhile, was full of suspicion.

Spirit Academy?

It's definitely an evil place where Spirit Hall brainwashes children.

I must be twice as careful and never let anything slip. The moment I find an opportunity, I'll escape!

Inside the carriage.

Only after boarding did Qian Renchuan discover how spacious it was.

The rear seat was even covered with a thick fur blanket that looked incredibly soft and comfortable.

He made himself right at home.

After finding the most comfortable spot, he sprawled out, closed his eyes, and fell asleep in seconds.

Qian Renxue and Huo Yuhao boarded right after him.

Their faces instantly darkened at the sight.

Damn him!

Qian Renxue gritted her teeth in fury.

Her earlier hopes of saving her eldest brother instantly shattered.

Save him?

I must have been insane to think there was any hope for him!

A hopeless mess like him should just be left to rot!

Huo Yuhao was even more furious.

Spacious though the carriage was, Qian Renchuan lay across the seat with his arms and legs spread, taking up well over half the space.

Where was he supposed to sit?

Huo Yuhao stepped forward and spoke, suppressing his anger.

"Big brother, move over a little. There's no room for us to sit."

But Qian Renchuan merely smacked his lips, rolled over, and stretched his legs out even farther, pretending not to hear a thing.

Huo Yuhao's fists clenched tight.

He lost his composure on the spot and roared,

"Get up right now!!!"

Snore...

Qian Renchuan even began snoring softly.

"Aaaaaah!!!"

Murderous intent churned wildly in Huo Yuhao's heart.

Even that old dog Tang San wasn't this annoying!

This good-for-nothing is going too far. I want to stab him to death with a Soul Tool right now!

But Huo Yuhao was still Huo Yuhao. After a few deep breaths, he forced his anger back down.

No. This is Spirit Hall, and there's a Titled Douluo driving the carriage outside.

If I act now, I'll definitely expose my strength.

Losing patience over something small will ruin the greater plan. When I get the chance, I'll find somewhere deserted and teach this good-for-nothing a proper lesson!

With that thought.

Huo Yuhao stopped paying attention to Qian Renchuan.

He sat cross-legged in the tiny patch of space left in the middle of the carriage, closed his eyes, and silently began circulating the Mysterious Heaven Skill.

Naturally, Qian Renxue saw all of this.

She couldn't help assessing Huo Yuhao inwardly.

Our third brother may have terrible talent and a useless pair of eyes for a martial soul, but his patience and temperament are rare.

He can endure this much bullying from our eldest brother without losing his temper. He really knows how to hide his feelings.

What a shame. Talent sets your limits. He's destined never to go far in this life.

If he had a little more talent, nurturing him would definitely give me a powerful ally against Tang San in the future.

Lying beside them and listening to their thoughts in his head, Qian Renchuan almost laughed aloud.

Third Brother wants to beat me up?

My little sister wants to nurture Third Brother?

You two are hilarious.

But Third Brother, you're certainly diligent about circulating that Mysterious Heaven Skill. Keep it up. Your big brother's internal energy just grew by another huge chunk.