Huo Yuhao's Fury: "Get Up!!!"

The next day.

Early in the morning.

The sun had just risen.

Warm sunlight streamed through the window into the room.

Qian Renchuan was asleep on the soft bed in his bedroom when a series of knocks at the door woke him.

"Eldest Young Master, are you awake?"

Qian Renchuan felt irritated.

He rolled over, pulled the covers over his head, and had no intention of answering.

But the knocking continued relentlessly, as though whoever was outside meant to keep at it until he got up.

Knock, knock, knock.

Tap, tap, tap.

Bang, bang, bang.

Qian Renchuan finally couldn't take it anymore.

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

The door creaked.

Standing outside was Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, smiling broadly and looking every bit the respectful attendant.

"Good morning, Eldest Young Master."

"Uncle Yue Guan? It's you!"

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

"You came this early. Did you find a mute maid?"

Yue Guan chuckled without answering. Instead, he changed the subject.

"Eldest Young Master, His Holiness the Pope has ordered you to begin training at Spirit Academy today."

The moment Yue Guan finished speaking, Qian Renchuan's eyes widened.

"I'm not going."

Was this a joke?

What was wrong with lying around in Riverside Courtyard and soaking up the sun?

Why did he have to go to Spirit Academy and mess around with a bunch of little brats?

But Yue Guan's smile never wavered.

"Eldest Young Master, this is His Holiness the Pope's order. No one can defy it."

"Ah!"

Qian Renchuan grabbed at his hair in anguish.

He couldn't help ranting inwardly.

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

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

He must've been obsessed with training back in his day, and now he can't stand his own son taking it easy!

Does he have to force his own son to be like him?

But then an important question occurred to him, and his expression changed at once.

What if he was sent to the academy alone?

If he was too far from Qian Renxue and Huo Yuhao, what would he do if the system couldn't collect its tenfold returns from their cultivation?

That would be a disaster!

At that thought, Qian Renchuan hurriedly asked,

"Uncle Yue Guan, am I going alone? What about my second sister and third brother?"

"Don't worry, Eldest Young Master. The Second Young Lady and Third Young Master will go with you."

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

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

As long as those two destined workers stayed close, what difference did it make where he slept?

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

Qian Renchuan went back inside.

Yue Guan stood at the door, assuming the Eldest Young Master was only changing clothes. What happened next left him staring in disbelief.

The Storage Soul Tool on Qian Renchuan's wrist flashed repeatedly.

The silk bedding and pillows on the bed—packed!

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

He even dragged his favorite oversized Purple Bamboo lounge chair from the courtyard and stuffed it into the Storage Soul Tool.

At that moment,

Yue Guan stood there, utterly dumbfounded.

He ranted inwardly.

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

He's even taking his own dishes. Does Spirit Academy not have bowls and chopsticks?

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

Once everything was packed,

Qian Renchuan clapped his hands in satisfaction.

"Let's go, Uncle Yue Guan."

"Let's go."

Yue Guan looked ready to cry.

He led Qian Renchuan out of Riverside Courtyard. Before long, they reached a three-way junction.

A large, luxurious carriage was parked there.

Qian Renxue and Huo Yuhao had arrived long ago and stood beside it.

One was a little girl and the other a little boy. Both wore stern expressions as they stood on opposite sides of the carriage.

They kept their distance.

Neither paid the other any attention.

Qian Renchuan alone brightened. He walked over with a grin and greeted them.

"Hey, second sister, third brother! Morning!"

Qian Renxue glanced at him, then turned away.

Huo Yuhao didn't even look at him. His head was lowered, and no one could tell what he was thinking.

Morning?

What's so early about it?

Qian Renxue has already finished two rounds of weighted training!

Huo Yuhao has even finished cultivating his Mysterious Heaven Skill and Purple Demon Eyes!

And you were still sleeping in!

You still think it's early?

Qian Renchuan didn't care about either of their reactions. Still grinning, he turned and climbed into the carriage.

Watching his retreating back, Qian Renxue snorted inwardly.

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

In the end, this trip is all about forcing my big brother to train.

But maybe that's for the best. The academy is full of geniuses. Perhaps that competitive environment can save him.

Huo Yuhao, meanwhile, was on high alert.

Spirit Academy?

This must be an evil place where Spirit Hall brainwashes children.

I have to be twice as careful. I can't give anything away, and the moment I get a chance, I'll escape!

Inside the carriage,

Qian Renchuan discovered that it was surprisingly spacious.

Thick animal-skin blankets covered the rear seats. They looked wonderfully soft and comfortable.

He didn't stand on ceremony.

He picked the most comfortable spot, sprawled out, closed his eyes, and fell asleep instantly.

Then Qian Renxue and Huo Yuhao climbed aboard.

At the sight, both their faces darkened.

Damn him!

Qian Renxue was so angry she gritted her teeth.

Her earlier thought of saving her big brother vanished.

Save him?

I must have been crazy to think he could still be saved!

He's hopeless. Let him fend for himself!

Huo Yuhao was even more furious.

The carriage might have been spacious, but Qian Renchuan lay across the seats with his arms and legs spread, taking up more than half the room.

Where was Huo Yuhao supposed to sit?

Suppressing his anger, Huo Yuhao stepped forward and said,

"Big brother, move over. There's no room for us."

But Qian Renchuan merely smacked his lips, rolled over, and stretched his legs out even farther, pretending he hadn't heard.

Huo Yuhao's fists clenched tight.

He finally lost his temper and roared,

"Get up!!!"

Snore...

Qian Renchuan even began snoring softly.

Argh!!!

Killing intent surged wildly through Huo Yuhao.

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

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

But Huo Yuhao was still Huo Yuhao. After several deep breaths, he forced his anger down.

No. This is Spirit Hall, and the one driving the carriage is a Titled Douluo.

If I make a move now, I'll expose my strength.

I can't ruin the larger plan over this. When I get the chance, I'll find somewhere secluded and teach this good-for-nothing a lesson!

With that settled,

Huo Yuhao ignored Qian Renchuan.

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

Qian Renxue saw all of it.

She couldn't help forming an opinion of Huo Yuhao.

My third brother's talent may be terrible, and his Martial Soul may be a useless eye, but his restraint and composure are rare.

Even after my big brother bullied him like that, he kept his temper. He knows how to hide what he's thinking.

What a pity. Talent determines how far someone can go, and he's destined not to get far in this life.

If only he had more talent. With the right training, he could have been a great help in my future fight against Tang San.

Lying nearby and listening to their thoughts in his head, Qian Renchuan nearly burst out laughing.

My third brother wants to beat me up?

My second sister wants to train him?

You two are hilarious.

But third brother, you're working that Mysterious Heaven Skill pretty hard. Keep it up. Your big brother's inner strength just grew a whole lot more.