He was walking along, stopped to cultivate, and suddenly had an epiphany?
After hearing Tang Shan's explanation, Meng Shenji could only think, I don't understand it, but I'm stunned. What kind of comprehension is this?
"All right. We three old fellows will cover up the commotion you caused, but don't give yourself away. It's getting late. You should head back to class."
"Thank you, seniors."
Tang Shan bowed again in thanks.
Meng Shenji waved a hand and watched Tang Shan leave before returning to his work.
Tang Shan went back down the stairs to the first floor. Quite a few students had appeared around campus by then, talking in hushed, awestruck voices about the strange sight over the lake.
He listened for a few moments. Only when he realized no one had identified him did he truly relax.
"Did you hear? Apparently, a senior was cultivating in the big lake beside the dormitory. I heard even the education committee was alerted."
"I know. The committee even let us watch the senior cultivate, but the mist was so thick I couldn't see what they looked like."
"A senior? I heard it was a student cultivating."
"Have you lost your mind? Even a Heaven Dou Grade student couldn't cause that much of a commotion while cultivating."
Since no one knows it was me, I'll act like nothing happened.
A smile tugged at Tang Shan's lips as he headed toward the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Cafeteria without a care. Let's see what's for breakfast today.
The Cafeteria was grand and spacious. Morning rush was in full swing, and students streamed through it amid chatter and the clatter of tableware. Rich aromas greeted Tang Shan the moment he entered. More than twenty serving windows stood in a neat row, their displays crowded with tempting