Chapter 80: Caught in the Act
It must be said that Tiandou Royal Academy is truly a prestigious academy for nobles, with various simulation environments that are quite impressive.
Not only are there environments suitable for plant-type Soul Masters to cultivate, but there are also environments for elemental martial soul cultivation and some that are perfect for beast martial soul training.
For plant-type Soul Masters, the environments are rich in life energy, perfectly suited for plant growth and aligning with their martial souls.
The simulation environments for beast martial souls resemble soul beast forests, but they only feature regular soul beasts, or those without offensive capabilities. For example, Dai Mubai's White Tiger Martial Soul can only display its full might in an environment like this, showcasing its dominance as the king of beasts.
Elemental martial soul environments are relatively simple, containing corresponding elements like ice, fire, water, etc.
In contrast, Yang Xiong preferred a gravity-enhanced simulation environment. Yes, within the academy, there was a dedicated gravity training area. However, Soul Masters only used it to practice gravity control, and although there were various strength training equipment, no one had thought about using it for meditation under heavy pressure.
This gravity-enhanced simulation environment was a bit crude; it simply increased the pressure on people, probably made from some type of mineral, and clearly lacked the precision of a Soul Sage's gravity control.
In the world of Soul Masters, meditation is known to require a completely quiet and isolated environment, which is why even with the gravity-enhanced simulation, it was more suited for power-type Soul Masters.
Only three days had passed, but the teachers and students from Shrek Academy were clearly very satisfied with the environment at Tiandou Royal Academy, all with smiles on their faces.
Although Yang Xiong was from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he was just an ordinary student in the lower years and had never been exposed to the sect's internal simulation environments. Therefore, he wasn't very familiar with these kinds of things.
In comparison, the teaching at Shrek Academy was much rougher. The teachers still had them do weighted training, along with some combat practice, but most of the time was spent on self-cultivation. After all, they didn't have much experience with these types of environments, and they certainly seemed like they had never seen the world before.
That day, they went to the cafeteria again, and the eight of them ordered a large table of dishes. After three days, they were no longer awkward, especially Ma Hongjun, who had completely stopped caring about his image.
The Tiandou Royal Academy cafeteria was the most crowded place, but despite this, it was still incredibly luxurious, comparable to a high-end hotel.
A few of the boys had started showing their true nature, especially Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, who couldn't help but comment on every beautiful girl they saw, with no elegance in their behavior.
While Dai Mubai still maintained a sense of restraint and nobility, Ma Hongjun had completely turned into a shameless guy, unable to take his eyes off any beautiful girl he saw.
As expected of a noble academy, Tiandou Royal Academy had a steady stream of handsome men and beautiful women. It wasn't clear if it was due to Soul Master cultivation, but all the girls looked exceptionally beautiful, especially with well-toned bodies. Yang Xiong hadn't seen a single overweight female Soul Master.
Moreover, the noble girls were all excellent at dressing up. Even in their academy uniforms, they looked attractive and well-proportioned. Tiandou Royal Academy had students ranging from twelve to twenty-five years old, with every style imaginable—from elegant mature women to cute little girls, making it seem like paradise on Earth.
Before Yang Xiong could look for too long, he suddenly felt a sharp pain at his waist—clearly, it was Ning Rongrong, this little devil, pinching him.
Ning Rongrong scolded angrily, "You little rascal, you've only been at Tiandou Royal Academy for three days, and already you're getting distracted! I can see how you guys are. I bet in no time, your heart will be stolen by some little vixen."
Yang Xiong quickly begged for mercy, "My little beauty, I only come out for meals each day, and besides you, I don't see anyone else."
The others couldn't help but laugh at the exchange between Ning Rongrong and Yang Xiong, with Xiao Wu making an especially exaggerated reaction.
Xiao Wu also pinched Tang San, "Brother San, you didn't get distracted by all the beautiful girls, did you?"
Tang San quickly begged for mercy, "Xiao Wu, you know my heart. I've always ignored any other girls. Except for you, all other girls are just passing clouds to me. I'm definitely not like Yang Xiong."
Yang Xiong: ...
In comparison, Dai Mubai and Oscar's eyes were in a complete mess.
Dai Mubai had been desperately pursuing Zhu Zhuqing, and the two of them even seemed to have mutual feelings. Many thought they were about to become a couple.
However, Dai Mubai was quite the playboy and couldn't stop looking at beautiful girls, especially after entering Tiandou Royal Academy. Dai Mubai's tall figure, handsome appearance, and flowing golden hair made him look like a rebellious prince charming, nearly making him the center of attention for all the beautiful girls. It was said that within three days of entering the academy, he received several confessions, which made Zhu Zhuqing very unhappy.
Oscar, too, was starting to have thoughts. After all, who wouldn't want a beautiful girl by their side while they were cultivating?
However, Yang Xiong had already told him that he would introduce him to a very beautiful girl, and assured him that he would be very satisfied.
...
After the meal, Yang Xiong held Ning Rongrong's little hand as they walked by the lakeside. The calm lake and beautiful surroundings made them feel deeply immersed in the moment. Recently, other than cultivating, Yang Xiong enjoyed walking around the academy with Ning Rongrong.
The two of them found an empty spot by the lake and sat down. Ning Rongrong immediately leaned her head on Yang Xiong's chest.
"Little bear, don't you think our time here at the academy is too short? Why don't you spend more time with me?"
Yang Xiong gently stroked Ning Rongrong's hair, "We're Soul Masters, so our primary focus has to be cultivation. The hard work we put in now will allow us to stay together longer in the future."
Ning Rongrong gave a playful smile, "I knew you'd say that. Recently, I've been working hard at cultivation. I'll probably reach level 30 soon, and I don't think your soul power will ever catch up to mine."
Yang Xiong smiled slightly, "I'm not so sure. Maybe it's a change in mindset, but it feels like my soul power is increasing faster now. I think within half a month, I'll be able to level up again."
Ning Rongrong looked shocked, "How is that possible? You just reached level 29, and it's been less than two months!"
Yang Xiong pinched Ning Rongrong's little face, "Then you better work hard too. Otherwise, I might surpass you."
...
The two of them were chatting casually, which was one of the few moments Yang Xiong allowed himself to relax.
But just as they were enjoying the conversation, a cough suddenly interrupted them.
Ning Rongrong scolded, "Who's that disrespectful person? Don't they know they're disturbing others?"
When they turned around, both of them were stunned. Yang Xiong felt like his world turned black. It was exactly what he feared.
Standing about four meters away from them were two people: Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo.
Ning Fengzhi appeared calm, even with a slight smile, looking more refined than usual, while Sword Douluo's face was as cold as frost, completely different from his usual easy-going demeanor.
Yang Xiong's heart skipped a beat: this is trouble. He was caught by Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo. He had no idea if Sword Douluo would kill him on the spot.
Ning Rongrong, however, was overjoyed and quickly rushed into Ning Fengzhi's arms.
"Dad, what are you doing here at Tiandou Royal Academy? Grandpa Jian, it's been so long since I saw you! Have you two missed Rongrong?"
Ning Fengzhi laughed, "I've missed you so much, Rongrong. It seems like you've grown a lot in these few months."
Sword Douluo, whose face was initially cold, immediately softened and looked full of affection, "Rongrong, these few months must have been tough on you. I've been so worried after hearing about you."
Sword Douluo then shot Ning Fengzhi a glance, clearly unhappy with his decision from before.
Ning Rongrong pulled away from Ning Fengzhi and immediately rushed into Sword Douluo's arms, "Grandpa Jian, I've suffered a lot these past few months. It's all because of this annoying dad of mine."
Sword Douluo quickly comforted her, "Don't worry, Rongrong. I'll make sure to teach your father a lesson, so you won't suffer anymore."
Ning Fengzhi looked a little awkward at this and didn't know what to say.
At this moment, Yang Xiong gave a slight bow, "Greetings, Sect Master. Greetings, Senior Sword Douluo."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, "Xiong, I've heard from Dean Flender that you and the others have performed very well these past few months. Especially you, your soul power and combat ability have impressed him. It seems sending you to Shrek Academy was the right decision."
Yang Xiong quickly replied, "Thank you, Sect Master. If it weren't for your arrangement, I wouldn't have gone to Shrek Academy."
Yang Xiong felt that Ning Fengzhi's gaze on him was a bit strange, especially Sword Douluo's sideways glance, which made him feel uneasy.
Ning Rongrong quickly spoke, "Dad, Grandpa Jian, I've made a lot of good friends at Shrek Academy. I'll introduce them to you."
"By the way, what brings you to Tiandou Royal Academy today?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled, "I heard that some of Shrek Academy's little geniuses have come to Tiandou Royal Academy, so I came with the Crown Prince to take a look. They're all at the academic building, so let's go and see them."
Ning Rongrong seemed to think of something, "Dad, wait a minute. I want to show you something good. This might be very useful for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Ning Fengzhi looked puzzled, while Ning Rongrong gave a sly smile, "Grandpa Jian, my item needs to be shown. Please come and witness it with us."
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo exchanged a glance, but they soon smiled. With their status and experience, there was nothing they hadn't seen. But since Ning Rongrong seemed so happy, they decided to indulge their beloved little princess.
After Ning Rongrong demonstrated various hidden weapons, Ning Fengzhi became extremely serious, and even Sword Douluo, usually so calm, looked stern.
After some discussion, Ning Fengzhi learned that these hidden weapons had been made by Tang San. The fact that Ning Rongrong had even considered the possibility of a trade made Ning Fengzhi marvel at how his daughter had grown.
Yang Xiong remained quiet, not wanting to attract attention from Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, especially from Sword Douluo's intense gaze, which made him feel uneasy.
(END CHAPTER)
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