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He had never expected Shui Linglong to invite him to join Skywater Academy.
Lin Hao froze, hardly able to believe his ears, and asked instinctively.
"Skywater Academy? Isn't that a girls' academy?"
"If I remember correctly, Skywater Academy has always accepted only female students, never boys, right?"
Hearing this, Shui Linglong smiled faintly, a sly gleam flashing in her eyes as she spoke.
"You're right, Young Master Lin. Skywater Academy is indeed a girls' academy. We have never admitted a male student since our founding."
"But rules are dead things, while people are alive."
"For a genius like you, Young Master Lin, I'm willing to ask the dean to make an exception!"
"The question is, would you be willing to become the first male student in Skywater Academy's history?"
Beside them, the girls in blue dresses could not help looking shocked at Shui Linglong's words.
They knew very well that Shui Linglong, Skywater Academy's vice dean, had always been known for her strictness.
They had never seen her favor any student so greatly, let alone take the initiative to invite a boy to join the academy!
But when they recalled Lin Hao's magnificent display of strength, wounding the Thirty-Thousand-Year Ice Luan with a single punch,
they felt it was not so difficult to understand after all.
If such a young and promising genius could join Skywater Academy,
it would be a blessing for the entire academy!
Among them, one lively girl in a long blue dress, with long blue hair and delicate, adorable features-Shui Yue'er-made no attempt to hide her excitement and anticipation.
"Wow! Our first male student at Skywater Academy!"
"That sounds amazing!"
"If he really joins our academy, things will get lively!"
After his initial shock at Shui Linglong's invitation, Lin Hao quickly calmed down and began weighing the pros and cons.
Had this been before, he would certainly have refused without hesitation.
Neither Skywater Academy's teaching staff nor its cultivation conditions could possibly compare to those of the Soul Master Academy in Spirit City.
But things were different now.
He, his teacher Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Uncle Ghost had already broken away from Bibi Dong and chosen to join the Worship Hall.
Given Bibi Dong's habit of avenging even the slightest grievance, she would never let the matter rest and would certainly resort to all manner of underhanded tricks.
Remaining in Spirit City was simply too risky!
Now that he had joined the Worship Hall, he could obtain cultivation resources without going through Bibi Dong.
So it did not really matter where he cultivated.
On the contrary, staying in Heaven Dou Imperial City would give him opportunities to meet Qian Renxue and deepen their bond.
After all, Qian Daoliu ruled the Worship Hall now, but its future would inevitably belong to Qian Renxue!
Besides that, there was another important reason.
After absorbing the Mirror Shadow Beast's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and external soul bone, Lin Hao had come up with a bold idea.
Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu of Skywater Academy possessed an exceptionally powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Ice and Snow Drifting-Ice Phoenix.
If he used the copying ability of Singular Velvet Sky Shadow Transformation and the Soul Bone Skill Image Clone to copy Shui Bing'er's and Xue Wu's martial souls separately, could he perform this Martial Soul Fusion Skill all by himself?
If he could truly do it, his combat strength would surely rise to another level!
At that thought, Lin Hao was already tempted.
But after considering it, he did not agree immediately. Instead, he pondered for a moment before speaking with a serious expression.
"Vice Dean Shui, to be honest, I really do want to venture out and gain some experience. Joining Skywater Academy isn't out of the question."
"But this is an important decision. I still need to return and discuss it with my elders before I can give you an answer."
Hearing this, Shui Linglong was overjoyed and hurriedly nodded.
"Of course! A matter this important should indeed be discussed with your elders."
"Then I'll await your good news, Young Master Lin!"
Afterward, they traveled together, heading south from the Far North and returning to Heaven Dou Imperial City.
Near Heaven Dou Imperial City, the two parties said their goodbyes.
Shui Linglong took Skywater Academy's students back to the academy.
Lin Hao continued on with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, returning to Spirit City.
Along the way, Chrysanthemum Douluo finally could no longer contain his puzzlement and asked.
"Hao, why did you agree to consider joining Skywater Academy?"
"Wouldn't it be better to stay in Spirit City?"
Lin Hao shook his head and laid out his reasoning earnestly.
"Teacher, you're right, but that was before."
"Now that we've joined the Worship Hall, Bibi Dong will never let this rest, given her temperament."
"If I stay in Spirit City, she has plenty of ways to trip me up. She might even strike at me in secret."
"Rather than stay in Spirit City with my heart in my throat, I'd be better off going to Heaven Dou Imperial City."
"Senior Dugu's Medicine Garden is there. I can keep helping myself to his spirit herbs for cultivation."
"Besides, Heaven Dou Imperial City is far from Spirit City's power struggles. I can cultivate in peace and improve my strength as quickly as possible."
Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo fell silent for a moment, then finally nodded slowly.
From what he knew of Bibi Dong, Lin Hao's concerns were not unfounded.
That woman had never been generous of spirit.
After returning to Spirit City,
Lin Hao went with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to Douluo Hall to request an audience with the Great Enshrined, Qian Daoliu. He gave an honest account of what had happened and his own thoughts, then asked whether Qian Daoliu would permit him to study at Skywater Academy.
Qian Daoliu sat high in the seat of honor. After hearing Lin Hao's account, he did not answer immediately, but sank into thought.
As the Great Enshrined, Qian Daoliu greatly admired Lin Hao.
Naturally, he had also thoroughly investigated Lin Hao's martial soul and soul skills.
He knew that Lin Hao's First Soul Skill: Singular Velvet Sky Gathering could create Spirit-Gathering Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemums that aided cultivation.
If Lin Hao went to Heaven Dou Imperial City, he might be able to use those Spirit-Gathering Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemums to help his granddaughter Qian Renxue cultivate faster.
At the same time, it would allow his granddaughter to deepen her bond with Lin Hao.
With the talent and potential Lin Hao had displayed,
he would surely become his granddaughter's right-hand man in the future.
This would undoubtedly bring tremendous benefits to the future of their Angel Clan!
At that thought, Qian Daoliu nodded slowly and spoke.
"Since that is what you wish, go."
"You have my permission."
After taking his leave of Qian Daoliu,
Lin Hao left Spirit City with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, heading once more to Heaven Dou Imperial City.
Back when they had served under Bibi Dong,
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had to toil like oxen and horses for her. They even had to request leave specifically to take Lin Hao hunting for soul rings.
Now that they had joined the Worship Hall,
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo both had plenty of free time.
As long as Qian Daoliu did not summon them, they could go wherever they pleased.
The three flew through the air the entire way, traveling at tremendous speed.
In less than two days, they reached Heaven Dou Imperial City.
After entering the city,
Lin Hao led Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo through several bustling streets.
Soon, they arrived at the gates of an academy built beside a lake.
This academy was none other than Skywater Academy!
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