When the beautiful young married woman heard Ning Rongrong's words, she turned to look at Chen Ci, a perfectly measured smile on her lips.
She said gently:
"Chen Ci, I know boys your age tend to fill their heads with fantasies about certain things.
"Although I wouldn't mind doing something like that with you, for the sake of your relationship with Ning Rongrong...
"You should walk ahead of me."
Upon hearing her words, Ning Rongrong immediately took Chen Ci's hand and walked forward, only stopping once they had passed the beautiful woman.
Zhu Zhuqing followed close behind, walking on Chen Ci's other side.
Looking at the boy ahead of her, accompanied by two beautiful girls, the beautiful woman felt a little envious.
If she were younger and met a talented young prodigy like Chen Ci, she would have thrown caution to the wind and made him hers.
Though even now, it wasn't actually too late.
It was just that, having lost the advantage of youth, she could no longer be so forward.
She could only wait to see whether Chen Ci wanted to take things further with her.
After all, she had already said it: she didn't mind doing that sort of thing with Chen Ci.
After adjusting her frame of mind a little, the beautiful woman returned to her work:
"The place we're going to is the academic affairs office of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"Just keep walking ahead. I'll follow behind and tell you where to go."
Hearing this, Chen Ci could only lead Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing forward.
Yet the beautiful woman's graceful figure kept flashing through his mind.
It wasn't that Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing beside him weren't good enough; each had her own merits.
The beautiful woman's refinement, gentleness, and mature intelligence were things these two innocent young beauties couldn't compare to.
For instance, a pat on the beautiful woman's pert backside would tell her it was time to change positions.
But if it were Ning Rongrong or Zhu Zhuqing, either of them would probably turn to look at him in confusion.
Of course, appealing as the beautiful woman was, Chen Ci wouldn't feel any sexual urges toward her.
Even though he had already picked up on her willingness to do that with him, he still wouldn't entertain such thoughts.
Because a random extra like her wasn't worthy of his status.
But that didn't stop him from admiring the beautiful woman's figure, which still retained its charms. After all, everyone had a love of beauty.
Now that her figure was no longer in front of him, Chen Ci couldn't help feeling a little regretful.
He could only start admiring the architectural aesthetics of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. At least its buildings differed in style from those of his previous life.
Before long, under the beautiful woman's guidance, the group arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy's academic affairs office.
The beautiful woman stepped in front of the three again and said gently:
"All three of you are exceptionally talented.
"All of you meet the requirements for Heavenly Supreme Level students. Chen Ci and Ning Rongrong, in particular, even qualify for admission as Heaven Dou Grade students.
"But I can apply for an exception to have you admitted as a Heaven Dou Grade student.
"That way, the three of you can stay together."
The three exchanged glances, seeing the delight in one another's eyes.
On behalf of all three, Chen Ci thanked the beautiful woman:
"Thank you, teacher.
"By the way, we still don't know your name."
"Song Zhinan. But I'm only a Heavenly Minor Level teacher, so we probably won't have many opportunities to see one another in the future.
"Heaven Dou Grade teachers should be responsible for teaching you three. When the time comes to choose a mentor, I recommend Teacher Qin Ming."
With their affiliation with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect serving as a guarantee, the three had their enrollment formalities processed very quickly.
Song Zhinan looked at the three and said:
"Come on. I'll take you to the dormitories next. This may be the last bit of time we spend together."
Heaven Dou Royal Academy was an advanced Soul Master Academy established by the Heaven Dou Empire, with no shortage of teaching staff or cultivation resources.
The entire academy was lavish and magnificent, let alone its dormitories.
After her experiences at Shrek, Ning Rongrong already had some understanding of matters between men and women.
On top of that, Zhu Zhuqing was watching like a tiger eyeing its prey, and there was also the threat posed by the female teacher named Song Zhinan.
Ning Rongrong strongly insisted that Chen Ci share a double room for couples with her. Zhu Zhuqing also moved into a double room, right next door to theirs.
Since most students at Heaven Dou Royal Academy didn't stay in the academy's dormitories, there were plenty of vacancies.
And these dormitories weren't dormitory buildings, but individual courtyards. They cost a considerable sum, though it was nothing worth mentioning to Chen Ci and Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong reclined in a soft chair, quietly watching Chen Ci's profile as he cultivated.
This was her first time truly being alone in a room with Chen Ci.
Her heart beat extremely fast. She felt a little nervous, but even more expectant.
Just then, someone knocked on their door, and a gentle female voice rang out. It was the dormitory auntie's voice.
The dormitory auntie was responsible for managing the boarding students in Chen Ci's section.
"Chen Ci, Ning Rongrong, there's a letter for you outside."
The voice interrupted Ning Rongrong's thoughts, and she rose and walked toward the dormitory door.
The dormitory auntie was already gone, but the mailbox beside the entrance showed signs of having been touched.
Ning Rongrong took a letter out of the mailbox.
The letter seemed to be of a very high standard. Even its envelope was inlaid with gold thread, making it exceptionally exquisite.
Ning Rongrong brought the letter back inside and closed the dormitory door.
Since this letter is addressed to both of us, then...
Ning Rongrong looked at Chen Ci, intending to wake him.
Sensing the movement outside, Chen Ci opened his eyes and saw Ning Rongrong's breathtakingly beautiful face.
"Rongrong, what is it?"
"Brother Chen Ci, the dormitory auntie said there's a letter for us."
Chen Ci reached out to take the letter and opened it.
The contents were simple: someone wanted to meet them.
But the sender was no ordinary party. It was none other than Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Education Committee.
Taking their identities into account, Chen Ci suspected that the people who truly wanted to meet them weren't the three Soul Douluos on the Education Committee.
Rather, it was the Heaven Dou Empire Imperial Family.
If it was Qian Renxue, Chen Ci wouldn't mind building a good relationship with her.
After all, she was destined to become a god-level fighting force.
Having made his decision, Chen Ci said to Ning Rongrong:
"Rongrong, come on. Let's go to the Education Committee."
"Okay."
The two left without delay. As they carried the letter out of the dormitory, a strand of Soul Power left on it activated.
It guided the two toward the Education Committee's location.
The moment they stepped inside the Education Committee, they saw quite a few people gathered there. Even the three committee members had been reduced to supporting roles.
Those people were none other than members of the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family.
Some of them were complete strangers, while others looked rather familiar.
As for why Chen Ci knew they were members of the imperial family, it was because he saw Xue Qinghe, whom Qian Renxue was impersonating...