Your grandchildren?
Toji raised an eyebrow and casually picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth.
It seems he has completely cleared himself of suspicion in front of Jing Hongchen, thanks in large part to his commotion with Ji Juechen.
Now, a month has passed, and nothing has happened.
"Not bad." Jing Hongchen tapped her fingertips lightly on the table. "To be honest, your teaching is very effective. Although it wasn't very obvious at first, after a month, I've noticed that the students' overall cultivation and combat power have improved significantly."
"My grandchildren are naturally very talented, but they lack practical experience, just like the students in the academy before them, or even more so."
The Jing Hongchen World.
"If you'd like..."
"Of course, no problem, but how will the payment be calculated?" Toji interrupted him directly.
Jing Hongchen's lips twitched. She glanced at the mountain of plates piled on the table, but for the sake of her grandchildren's future, she endured it.
"Food and lodging included, calculated monthly. You'll receive an extra 200,000 Gold Soul Coin per month, plus a choice of ten Soul Tool below level eight from the Illustrious Virtue Hall."
Toji whistled:
"That's quite a generous gesture. It seems the sect leader really dotes on his grandchildren. But I'm still very grateful that the sect leader trusts me so much."
"No matter what, you're still His Highness the Crown Prince's person," Jing Hongchen said cheerfully, "And you have real skills."
"Even the most difficult student in our academy can be successfully taught by you, and his cultivation has even made a significant breakthrough..."
" Ji Juechen?" Toji asked.
"I only decided to come to you after seeing his state after his cultivation breakthrough." Jing Hongchen nodded. "Besides teaching students during the day, he comes to my house in the evening to teach my grandchildren. It's that simple. What do you think, young friend?"
"Since the hall master is so kind to me, how could I possibly refuse?" Toji certainly wouldn't let this opportunity slip by, and immediately replied.
If he handles this matter well, Jing Hongchen could owe him a favor.
How valuable are the favors and reputation of a Level 9 Soul Engineer?
Currently, his people cannot make a set of Level 8 Soul Tool specifically for him, but Illustrious Virtue Hall has the ability to do so!
Later, with Jing Hongchen's help, Toji will be able to successfully forge a Level 8 Soul Tool for him, which will further enhance his combat power.
The two stared at each other for a moment, then Jing Hongchen suddenly smiled:
"In that case, deal."
In Ji Juechen's bedroom.
Jing Ziyan was still taking good care of him.
"It seems like you've changed a lot since that battle," she murmured.
Ji Juechen's dark eyes turned to her. "He... is very strong."
Jing Ziyan rarely showed a hint of curiosity. "I'm very curious to know, how much stronger am I than you?"
Ji Juechen was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice:
"A world of difference. He hadn't even used his full strength, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to withstand that punch."
A complex emotion flashed in Jing Ziyan's eyes:
"Then why do you... look so happy?"
A barely perceptible smile curved the corners of Ji Juechen's lips:
"Because I have another goal to pursue. Once I recover from my injury, I want to have another match with him."
Jing Hongchen raised her hand and pushed open the iron gate, gesturing for Toji to follow:
"This is my humble abode. Please come in."
Toji strolled slowly into the courtyard with his hands in his pockets.
His gaze swept over the meticulously manicured bushes and fountain, finally settling on the exterior wall.
The seemingly ordinary building exterior is actually covered with monitoring Soul Tool and trigger-activated alarm Soul Tool that are difficult to see with the naked eye.
The defenses here are quite tight, after all, it's considered Jing Hongchen's home.
"Grandfather!"
A clear, childlike voice came from the second-floor balcony. A boy of about eight or nine years old leaned out, holding an unfinished part of Soul Tool in his hand.
Beside him, a little girl of similar age stood on tiptoe, peering down curiously.
Jing Hongchen's serious expression softened instantly.
" Xiao'er, Meng'er, come down and meet your new teacher."
"A new teacher?" Xiao Hongchen curled his lip. "Which old man is it this time?"
Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly felt a tightness around the back of his collar, and he was lifted into the air!
"Wow--"
Xiao Hongchen cried out in surprise, realizing that he had somehow found himself standing in the courtyard, facing a young man in black whom he had never seen before.
The young man was holding him by the back of his collar, lifting him up like a kitten to examine him closely.
"Reaction speed, zero points." Toji smiled, revealing his gleaming white teeth. "Alertness, zero points. As Soul Grandmaster of at least level twenty, you didn't even notice when I went up to the second floor."
"Let go of me!" Xiao Hongchen's face flushed red as she struggled with her hands and feet.
Jing Hongchen coughed lightly. "Go easy on them, don't frighten the children."
Toji shrugged and let go of his hand.
"Master, perhaps it's because you spoil them too much that they've become so unruly. Spoiling them excessively does nothing to help their development."
"On the contrary, facing difficulties bravely and solving them on their own is the best way for children to grow."
"It is enough for us adults to provide appropriate guidance, direction, and instruction as they embark on the path called life."
Xiao Hongchen immediately hid behind his grandfather, only peeking out half of his head to warily stare at the stranger. He had somehow already grasped a small Soul Tool in his hand, and although he was still trembling, his eyes had become sharp.
"Perhaps you're right," Jing Hongchen raised her hand and patted Xiao Hongchen's head, "But when I see them, I just can't bring myself to do it, otherwise I wouldn't have come looking for you."
"Do your best to give them practical lessons, as long as you don't kill them."
"No problem, Master. Your words give me the confidence to act freely," Toji said with a smile.
"Come here, granddaughter, say hello to your new teacher."
Meng Hongchen stepped forward timidly and gave Toji a standard ladylike bow:
"Hello teacher, I am Meng Hongchen."
This little girl, only eight or nine years old but already possessing a captivating beauty, was staring intently at Toji with her ruby-like eyes.
Her long, silver hair, like brocade woven from moonlight, was all combed together and tied into a high ponytail on the right side, the ends swaying gently as she tilted her head slightly.
Despite her young age, Meng Hongchen has already shown an amazing height advantage; her slender figure of about 1.6 meters makes her look like a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl.
Especially her perfectly proportioned long legs, which were made even more striking by the exquisitely tailored pink dress.
Girls do indeed develop much faster than boys.
In comparison, Meng Hongchen is clearly much more mature than Xiao Hongchen, and her every move already exudes an elegant charm.
"Hello, I hope you'll take good care of me from now on, and I hope we can get along well." Toji gave Meng Hongchen a bright smile.
Upon seeing Toji's sunny smile, Meng Hongchen unconsciously held her breath.
A faint blush rose on her cheeks, like the morning glow reflecting on snow.
At that moment, she had only one thought in her mind.
Teacher, you're so handsome.
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