Chapter 32: Thunderstorm, Vice Dean
After deciding that he would enroll in Thunder Academy, Yu Tianlin and his father went home to rest for a day and pack their things. The next morning, the two set out again.
Since Yu Tianlin was now at level twenty two and his physical fitness was quite good, they did not take a carriage this time. Instead, they ran toward Thunder Academy, treating the journey as training.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was located in the Northwest Province of the Heaven Dou Empire, while Thunder Academy was near the empire's capital, Heaven Dou City. The distance between the two was quite large, so it took father and son six full days to reach the area.
The map in Yu Tianlin's hand only marked the location of Heaven Dou City. As for Spirit Master academies, not even the official Heaven Dou Royal Academy was labeled, let alone Thunder Academy.
"Dad, we are almost at Heaven Dou City. Where exactly is Thunder Academy?" Yu Tianlin asked.
"Don't worry, we are almost there," Yu Mingfeng replied with a smile. "Thunder Academy is located in a basin about twenty kilometers northwest of Heaven Dou City."
"Basin?"
"That is right," Yu Mingfeng explained. "Thunder Academy only recruits students with lightning attribute martial souls, so an environment rich in lightning attribute energy is better for cultivation. Because of the basin terrain, the clouds at night are very thick, which makes the lightning attribute even more active."
Yu Tianlin nodded in understanding. He said nothing more and followed his father's lead toward their destination.
As night was about to fall, they finally arrived at Thunder Academy.
The academy gate was ten meters high, carved from blue purple jade and decorated with countless lightning bolt patterns. In the center, four large golden characters spelling "Thunder Academy" shone brilliantly in the setting sun.
Although Thunder Academy was supported by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, there was no dragon statue at the gate. It seemed they were intentionally downplaying the clan's presence and developing as a normal Spirit Master academy.
Yu Mingfeng led Yu Tianlin inside. The gatekeeper saw the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon emblem on their chests, understood immediately, and did not come out to stop them.
After entering Thunder Academy, Yu Tianlin felt that while the scenery was not particularly delicate, the overall layout was grand and imposing.
Following the main road to its end, Yu Tianlin saw a large training field.
It was currently break time, and many students were on the grounds. A few disciples from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan recognized them and came over to greet the pair.
After exchanging a few casual words of encouragement, Yu Mingfeng bypassed the students and led Yu Tianlin toward the adjacent teaching building.
They climbed to the top, the fourth floor, where Yu Mingfeng went straight to a particular room.
Yu Tianlin glanced at the plaque by the door. It read, "Dean's Office."
The dean of an advanced Spirit Master academy would at least be at the Spirit Saint level.
Yu Mingfeng did not bother to knock. He simply pushed the door open and walked in, leaving Yu Tianlin no time to think as he hurried in behind his father.
A rough voice sounded from inside. "Who is it? Do you not know how to knock before coming in?"
The office was spacious, with several bookshelves filled with books. Beside them sat a large desk, and behind the desk was a slightly overweight middle aged man.
Yu Mingfeng looked at the chubby man in front of him and laughed loudly. "Haha, Old Lei, I knew it had to be you. It has only been a few years and you have gotten even fatter. I wonder if that big fat eagle of yours can still fly."
"Mingfeng, is that you, brat?"
Seeing that the visitor was Yu Mingfeng, Old Lei's face showed surprise. He quickly stood up, walked around the desk, and came over to greet him. "Why are you not staying in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? What are you doing here, coming to see Tianheng? But Tianheng is studying at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. You must have gone to the wrong place."
As they spoke, Old Lei had already come up to Yu Mingfeng. The two men looked at each other and shared a solid bear hug.
After the hug, Yu Mingfeng lightly punched Old Lei in the chest with his right hand and said, "Old Lei, you really have gained quite a lot of weight. You cannot keep this up. You need to exercise more."
"Hey, do you think I want this?" Old Lei said irritably. "The dean, Jinqing, only focuses on seclusion and cultivation, and leaves all the academy affairs to me, the vice dean. I sit in this office all day. Of course I am getting fat."
When Yu Tianlin heard the name Jinqing, his heart stirred. His grandfather had mentioned that there was a Spirit Saint in the clan named Yu Jinqing, who had been working outside for years and rarely returned. This had to be him.
Seeing Old Lei's troubled expression, Yu Mingfeng could not help but ask, "Has the academy been that busy lately?"
"Of course it has," Old Lei said, letting his complaints pour out like beans from a bamboo tube. "The next All Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament will be held in a year, so I have been finalizing the list of participants. After that, I will have to gather them for special training."
"Then, just a few days later, it will be time for the annual exchange and gathering of the Five Elemental Academies. This year just happens to be Thunder Academy's turn to host, and there is a huge amount of preparation to do." Old Lei gave a bitter smile. "Those two things piling up together are enough to give me a splitting headache."
Yu Mingfeng did not know how to comfort him for a moment, so he could only pat him on the shoulder. "Do your best."
"By the way, Mingfeng, what brings you to Thunder Academy this time?"
After Old Lei had finished venting, he finally remembered to ask the key question.
"Ah, I was so happy to see you that I almost forgot about Tianlin." Yu Mingfeng came back to his senses, slapped his forehead, then stepped aside to reveal Yu Tianlin behind him. He introduced, "Old Lei, this is my youngest son, Yu Tianlin. He turned eight only half a month ago and is already at level twenty two. We have brought him to Thunder Academy so he can interact more with others and broaden his experience."
"He is only eight and already level twenty two, that is amazing."
Hearing Yu Mingfeng's introduction, Old Lei looked at Yu Tianlin in surprise. "His cultivation talent is very high, at least higher than any student in our academy."
"Of course. My son is outstanding," Yu Mingfeng said proudly. He pulled Yu Tianlin forward and introduced, "Tianlin, this is Lei Bao. You can call him Uncle Lei. He is the vice principal of Thunder Academy and also your father's good friend. His martial soul is the Thunder Eagle, and his current level is seventy… Old Lei, what is your spirit power level now?"
It had been several years since they last met, so Yu Mingfeng was not sure whether Lei Bao had broken through or what his current level was.
"Hello, Yu Tianlin." Lei Bao squatted down in front of Yu Tianlin and answered with a smile, "I am a level seventy seven offensive Spirit Saint."
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