He agreed to Ning Rongrong's proposal without hesitation, exceptionally quick to accept it.
He simply couldn't refuse the temptation of money.
"You're all growing, so you really should eat well, especially meat. Chicken, duck, fish, and other meats – none can be missing. Also, vegetables and fruits, and all sorts of seasonings need to be prepared..."
He started counting on his fingers.
Ning Rongrong listened attentively, afraid of missing anything and not being able to buy it all later.
Jiang Yunzhou watched her serious expression and deliberately continued slowly, "As for the money... let's forget about it. Although I'm not very rich, and even a bit poor, I can still afford to feed you all without a problem..."
He deliberately drew out his words.
Sure enough, before he could finish, Ning Rongrong became anxious, immediately stood up, and patted her chest, guaranteeing, "Teacher! We've already agreed that I'll cover everything! You've taught us so many valuable cultivation methods, you're so good to us, and you're even working hard to cook. How can we let you pay for food expenses? It must be me!"
Zhu Zhuqing, who was beside them, didn't have that much money, but she also didn't want to eat and drink for free. So, she quickly stated, "Then all the housework from now on will be mine?"
Jiang Yunzhou and Ning Rongrong, however, were not polite at all, answering in unison, "Deal! It's yours!"
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the quickly agreed-upon master and disciple pair and suddenly felt like something was wrong. Had she been set up by capital?
Thus, Zhu Zhuqing happily received the 'housework all-inclusive' gift package.
Although the cultivation methods had been imparted, more of it required them to cultivate and comprehend on their own.
But the guidance classes that needed to be given, Jiang Yunzhou still had to give.
The next morning, sunlight filled the small courtyard.
The three of them had all slept well and gathered in the courtyard, looking refreshed.
Jiang Yunzhou stood with his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth in front of the two girls, putting on a full display of a master's demeanor.
"Listen carefully..."
He cleared his throat, "The cultivation methods I've given you all include techniques for tempering mental force. Rongrong, your 'Glass Tile Mind Aperture' must be diligently cultivated every day without fail. Zhu Qing, your 'Soul Shifting Great Method' is the same."
"You all know that the upper limit for the age of a spirit ring you can absorb depends on two major foundations: the toughness of your physique and the strength of your mental force."
"Therefore, while improving your mental force, the training of your physique must also keep up simultaneously. Neither can be lacking."
"I will specially design a body tempering plan for you. From now on..."
Jiang Yunzhou spoke incessantly for over half an hour, the content mostly correct but empty platitudes.
However, the two girls didn't find it boring. If they couldn't absorb the principles, they could still look at his face!
Just looking at the teacher's pleasing face and his serious expression when he spoke was enough to make one happy.
"Alright, that's all for now."
He finally ended his lecture, "These two days, I'll give you free time. If you have time, go 'take care of' that girl named Xiao Wu across the way."
Upon hearing this, both girls' eyes immediately showed vigilance.
Now there were already two disciples sharing one teacher in the sect, making 'resources' a bit tight. Why recruit more people?
"Teacher, I object!" Ning Rongrong was the first to jump out, "Stealing from others is wrong!"
"Teacher," Zhu Zhuqing also quietly echoed, "I think Rongrong is right."
Jiang Yunzhou narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a displeased expression.
This was a major matter concerning his own strength improvement; how could his disciples influence it?
"What, are you not going to listen to your teacher's words anymore?"
His tone sank, "Since you're unwilling to go, then I have my own methods. Now I'll give you another task —"
He pointed across the way: "Go challenge the students of Shrek Academy. Treat them as your sparring partners. Actual combat is the fastest way to improve your strength."
"If they refuse to spar, then take the initiative and force them to fight! If anything happens, your teacher will take responsibility! Alright, go."
He thought to himself, more actual combat is always better than closed-door cultivation.
Aren't there a bunch of free sparring partners across the way?
By the time they both break through to level thirty, he estimated he would also reach level eighty.
At that time, he would take them to the Star Dou Great Forest, absorb their spirit rings, and then leave this place.
Some vague thoughts seemed to flash through his mind, but quickly disappeared.
Jiang Yunzhou muttered to himself, "It seems I forgot something important..."
"Teacher!" Ning Rongrong's voice interrupted his thoughts. She pointed at her nose, her face full of disbelief, "You want me, a support system Spirit Master, to challenge them??"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yunzhou directly flicked her smooth forehead: "Stupid! Can't you fight 2V2? Or, can't you challenge their support system Spirit Master? You have 'Liuli Wall' for damage reflection, what are you afraid of?"
He glared, "Even if you can't beat them, can't you reflect their damage until they die? Use your annoying skills!"
After such a lecture, Ning Rongrong was not angry at all; instead, she felt it was an honor.
The teacher cared about her, which meant it was for her own good!
Even scolding her looked so good. The second day of liking the teacher.
"Got it, Teacher!"
She rubbed her forehead, saying with a giggle, "Then we'll go now! Remember to make a good meal and wait for us to come back!"
Jiang Yunzhou waved his hand; cooking was just a small matter.
After sending off his two disciples, Jiang Yunzhou suddenly felt a bit bored, so he decided to find something to do in the courtyard, like planting flowers and pulling weeds.
Shrek Academy
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong walked side by side.
According to their agreed-upon strategy, Ning Rongrong was responsible for "cawing" (being provocative), and Zhu Zhuqing was responsible for "killing indiscriminately."
After all, Ning Rongrong was not yet proficient with the new cultivation method, so for now, her main role was to observe and cheer.
Ning Rongrong took a deep breath, channeled her spirit power, and a clear yet somewhat provocative voice immediately spread throughout half of Shrek Academy:
"Hey~~ Shrek students! Come out and 'receive guests'! We are from Supreme Academy across the way, and we've specially come to challenge you today! Is anyone brave enough to come out and spar a bit?!"
This voice precisely entered the ears of the Shrek students who were undergoing intensive training on the training grounds under Hu Lande.
Everyone's faces instantly became extremely ugly.
Being challenged at their doorstep? This was simply a great humiliation!
Dai Mubai, who had been badly beaten yesterday, had mostly recovered after treatment from a healing system Spirit Master.
The moment he saw Zhu Zhuqing, flames of anger immediately spewed from his eyes.
It was this woman who had publicly beaten him up yesterday!
She was his fiancée! How dare she? How could she bring herself to do it?
"Zhu Zhuqing! Do you still have the nerve to see me?" he roared.
Ning Rongrong, hearing this, rolled her eyes dramatically.
What did this golden-haired oaf mean? She looked at Zhu Zhuqing in confusion, her gaze questioning.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't bother to explain, only looking coldly at Dai Mubai, her tone filled with disgust:
"I'm challenging you. My teacher said you can't refuse, otherwise... he'll personally come and 'kill' you."