Beautiful Memories

Little Fatty's eyes sparkled, and he could barely contain his eagerness. What child did not yearn for strength? This was a Soul Master. A real Soul Master.

Qin Fang smiled. "Sure, but don't wet your pants."

Little Fatty patted his chest. "Brother Qin Fang, don't underestimate me. I may not have officially become a Soul Master yet, but the instructors at our academy are all Soul Elders. I've seen their Soul Rings."

A smile appeared at the corner of Qin Fang's mouth. In an instant, Black Qi spread out, and three Soul Rings appeared beneath his feet with a flash—purple, black, black. A pressure far surpassing that of a Soul Elder, carrying the aura of a Ferocious Beast, surged in all directions.

Little Fatty's pupils instantly lost focus. He wet himself and lost control of his bowels, his legs going limp as he collapsed to the ground. His fat body trembled uncontrollably.

Qin Fang was startled and hurriedly withdrew his Soul Rings. Not minding Little Fatty's state, he immediately began treating him.

A Green Lotus gathered in Qin Fang's left palm, slowly releasing the Light of Green Lotus into Little Fatty's body.

Little Fatty's breathing gradually steadied, and light returned to his eyes.

Qin Fang was speechless. Serves you right for showing off. With Qin Fang's current strength, he could probably crush the Soul Elder instructors from Little Fatty's academy with one hand.

Only after the time it took for an incense stick to burn did Little Fatty fully recover. He weakly said, "Brother Qin Fang, I think I just saw my great-grandmother. She asked why I was there and told me to get lost."

Qin Fang was speechless. What a sin.

"So? Do you still want to see my Soul Rings?"

Little Fatty seemed to have developed a stress response. His fat body shuddered, and he hurriedly waved his hands. "No, no more."

Honestly, Little Fatty had not even seen clearly how many Soul Rings Qin Fang had.

Qin Fang then took Little Fatty along to play a prank on some other children. Before long, the village was filled with laughter, chasing, and playful shouting.

When night fell, Qin Fang finally went to Old Village Chief's home and called out loudly as soon as he arrived, "Grandpa Village Chief, I'm here to mooch another meal!"

Old Village Chief had long since prepared the food and was waiting for Qin Fang.

Qin Fang entered the inner room, greeted Old Village Chief, then unceremoniously picked up his bowl and chopsticks and began eating. As he ate, he said, "This is delicious, Grandpa Village Chief. Your cooking has gotten even better."

The wrinkles on Old Village Chief's face squeezed together with his smile. He took a puff from his pipe, tapped it against the sole of his shoe, and said, "Good. If it tastes good, then eat more."

Qin Fang cleared the entire table of food. The smile at the corner of Old Village Chief's mouth grew even brighter. "Boy, you must have suffered out there, huh?"

Qin Fang smiled. "Not at all, not at all. Grandpa Village Chief, I'm now one of the top students at the Affiliated Elementary Academy of Sun Moon Royal Empire Academy."

Qin Fang deliberately chose happy things to tell Old Village Chief.

From time to time, hearty laughter rang out from Old Village Chief's home.

That night, Old Village Chief made Qin Fang's bed and urged him to sleep quickly. As he turned off the light, a cloudy tear slid from the corner of his eye. How could he not know why Qin Fang had deliberately acted that way today? Qin Fang merely wanted to tell Old Village Chief in this manner that he had not changed, not in the slightest, and to ask him not to worry.

To be honest, Old Village Chief truly feared that Qin Fang would become like those people he had once seen—neither human nor ghost, twisted and ugly.

Late at night, while Old Village Chief slept, light shimmered from the Green Lotus in Qin Fang's left hand. He treated the old man's chronic ailments so that Grandpa Village Chief's legs would not ache whenever the wind blew or it rained.

Qin Fang slept peacefully that night, a smile even lingering on his lips.

The next day.

For the first time in a long while, Qin Fang did not cultivate. Instead, he once again joined Little Fatty in becoming "partners in crime" and teasing the naughty children of the village.

That afternoon, Qin Fang leisurely set up a parasol and a reclining chair on the beach, comfortably enjoying a sunbath and the rare tranquility.

Little Fatty still circled around Qin Fang curiously, asking all sorts of questions. Qin Fang answered every one of them without the slightest impatience.

In his previous life, had he not been just like Little Fatty, confined to a hospital bed and longing to hear others describe the outside world?

If nothing unexpected happened, Little Fatty would probably spend his entire life active only within the area around Sea Dragon Town.

The third day.

Qin Fang prepared to leave.

The children all came to see Qin Fang off on their own, asking through tears.

"Brother Qin Fang, will you come back?"

"Brother Qin Fang, my dad said you and I aren't on the same path. He said you'll forget me someday. Will you?"

"Brother Qin Fang, I'll miss you. You have to miss me too."

"You're leaving already? I really can't bear to see you go, Brother Qin Fang."

Their voices rose and fell one after another, making Qin Fang unable to hold back his tears.

"Don't worry. I'll definitely come back. When that time comes, none of you are allowed to cry like this again. Xiao Hua, especially you—you're already a grown girl."

The elders also smiled warmly. This child had truly made something of himself.

Old Village Chief escorted Qin Fang to the entrance of the village and solemnly instructed him, "Qin Fang, power is merely power. It has no inherent good or evil, but you must not let it affect your mind. If one day you cannot control this power, I suggest you give it up. Do not go against your true heart."

"Qin Fang, you are the most innocent and pure child I have ever seen. I do not want you to be corrupted. Do you understand?"

Even Electrolux in the Spiritual Sea could not help giving a thumbs-up. "What a wise old man."

Qin Fang hurriedly knelt and kowtowed three times. "Grandpa Village Chief, Qin Fang will remember this. I definitely won't let you down."

Only then did a gratified smile appear on Old Village Chief's face as he watched Qin Fang depart.

On the way back, Qin Fang's consciousness entered the Spiritual Sea. He looked at Electrolux in surprise and said, "Senior, have you finally awakened?"

Electrolux said, "During this period, I deliberately concealed myself. Those two are no weaker than I was at my peak. It was better to be cautious."

Qin Fang said again, "Senior, I'm already a Soul Elder. The day I revive you will not be far away."

A smile appeared at the corner of Electrolux's mouth. Ha, he truly was a young tiger who did not know the immensity of heaven and earth. A Soul Elder? That was only the beginning. He was still far, far away from becoming a Demi-God.

Electrolux said nothing more and did not offer Qin Fang any guidance in cultivation. After all, Qin Fang was still undergoing his test.

Sun Moon Royal Empire Academy.

This was the highest-ranked institution in the Sun Moon Empire, as well as the academy with the strongest faculty. Every year, it supplied the Sun Moon Empire with vast numbers of talented Soul Masters and Soul Engineers.

Only the finest students from the Empire's major elementary academies could enter this academy, beginning their magnificent lives.

Today, the area outside the academy was packed with people and buzzing with noise. Countless parents had come to send their children off to school, their hopes set high.

"Mom, there are so many people."

"My son is the best. Once you enter the academy, you must strive hard."

"Dad, I want Sugar-coated Haws."

"Wow, is Sun Moon Royal Empire Academy recruiting students again today?"

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