Heaven Dou Royal Academy!
At the academy, students were divided into classes based on their strength. Those with spirit power below level 25 were in the Tianwei class, those between level 25 and 30 were in the Tianzhi class, and those above level 30 were in the Tiandou class.
Today, two new students joined the Tianzhi class. They had enrolled the day before and, based on their strength, were assigned to the Tianzhi class. Today was their first day.
They were none other than Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. Given their beauty, it was no surprise that they were approached by a large number of noble students after class. Already in a bad mood, Ning Rongrong ended up scolding these noble students mercilessly, and they didn't dare to show any sign of displeasure.
This was the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, not some remote place. Ning Rongrong, the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, was someone even the parents of these noble students wouldn't dare to offend lightly.
In the end, it was Zhu Zhuqing who pulled Ning Rongrong away, or else she might have continued her tirade. On their way back to the dormitory, Ning Rongrong was still fuming:
"Zhuqing, if you hadn't stopped me, I would've scolded them to death. Every single one of them, their eyes were practically glued to us. You're too nice."
Zhu Zhuqing, of course, knew that too many eyes had been fixed on her. She was well aware of the greed and desire in those gazes. But since they were new here, she said:
"Rongrong, this is our first day. We might be here for a long time. If we make too many enemies, we could end up isolated or even bullied."
Ning Rongrong snorted dismissively:
"The kind get bullied. Only by being tough can you avoid being pushed around. Back in my clan, everyone called me the Little Demon Girl. I never really did anything bad, but because everyone was afraid of me, no one dared to bully me."
Zhu Zhuqing was envious. With Ning Rongrong's status, she could indeed act without restraint. Back in the Zhu family, she had lived a life of intrigue and deception. Sometimes, it was easier to dodge an open attack than a hidden one. She said softly:
"These noble students… it's not their open advances we need to worry about, but their underhanded tricks. We still need to be careful."
Their different upbringings had shaped their personalities differently, leading them to handle the same situations in different ways.
When they returned to their residence, both girls paused for a moment before happily running over. They had spotted Chen Yuan standing in the courtyard.
Ning Rongrong's frustration over the past two days instantly dissipated. She said happily:
"Brother Chen Yuan, it's great that you're back! That Poison Douluo didn't give you any trouble, did he?"
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing didn't dare to look directly at Chen Yuan. Remembering what Ning Rongrong had said earlier, she felt her face grow hot and her cheeks flush.
Chen Yuan shook his head and smiled:
"I told you before, I went there to help solve the flaw in the Jade Phosphorus Snake martial soul. Now that I've done them a huge favor, why would they give me trouble? Not only did they not cause me any trouble, but I also gained a lot of benefits. Come inside, and I'll explain in detail."
Hearing this, both Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were curious and followed Chen Yuan into the house.
At this point, Chen Yuan looked at the two of them. He didn't focus too much on the flaw in the Jade Phosphorus Snake martial soul but instead emphasized the great benefits he had gained:
"At Poison Douluo's place, I absorbed three immortal herbs. Not only did my physical strength increase significantly, but my spiritual power also surpassed that of other spirit masters at the same level. And since I had already reached level 40 in spirit power, with Poison Douluo's help, I hunted a spirit beast and became a Spirit Ancestor."
As he spoke, Chen Yuan reached out, and the Seven Kill Sword appeared in his hand. One after another, spirit rings rose from his feet—yellow, purple, purple, and black. When the final black spirit ring appeared, the air seemed to grow heavier.
Facing this terrifying pressure, both Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing felt their breath catch. Their eyes were filled with disbelief. A ten-thousand-year spirit ring as the fourth ring? This was beyond their understanding. But then again, Chen Yuan's second spirit ring had already defied common sense.
Now, they were simply even more shocked…
Chen Yuan then retracted his martial soul, and the black spirit ring, along with the other three, disappeared. He then took out two jade boxes from his robe, handing one to Ning Rongrong and the other to Zhu Zhuqing. He said to them:
"These are immortal herbs. I brought them back specifically for you. They can increase your spirit power and improve your innate talent. Rongrong, the herb I'm giving you is called the Seven Treasure Glazed Lily. Zhuqing, yours is called the Jade Bone Immortal Grass. Here's how to use them…"
"Now, follow the methods I've taught you and consume the herbs. I'll stand guard to make sure no one disturbs you."
With Chen Yuan's firsthand account and the evidence of his ten-thousand-year fourth spirit ring, both Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were fully convinced of the herbs' efficacy.
Ning Rongrong didn't hesitate. She eagerly opened the jade box and took out the Seven Treasure Glazed Lily. The moment she saw the flower, she was deeply moved by its noble and elegant aura.
Ning Rongrong looked up at Chen Yuan, her face filled with joy as she cooed:
"Brother Chen Yuan, you're the best! I won't hold back, then."
After saying this, Ning Rongrong followed Chen Yuan's instructions and consumed the Seven Treasure Glazed Lily. She then sat down cross-legged to refine and absorb the medicinal power.
Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing hadn't moved yet. After hearing Chen Yuan's explanation, she understood just how precious these immortal herbs were, which made her feel uneasy about accepting it.
Seeing her hesitation, Chen Yuan stepped forward and gently patted her head. Meeting Zhu Zhuqing's gaze, he revealed a hint of warmth and his intentions for her for the first time. He smiled and said:
"Don't feel too much pressure. Since I've given it to you, just take it with peace of mind."
Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips and steeled herself. No matter how great the debt, she could always repay it with herself. She nodded solemnly and said:
"Alright. In the future, if you need me to do anything, just say the word. I won't refuse."
After saying this, Zhu Zhuqing also opened her jade box and took out the Jade Bone Immortal Grass. Following Chen Yuan's instructions, she consumed the herb and sat down cross-legged to refine and absorb its medicinal power.
Soon, the two immortal herbs began to take effect. The auras of Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing surged, as if they were undergoing a profound transformation.
Chen Yuan watched them from the side. For Ning Rongrong, the Seven Treasure Glazed Lily alone would be enough to evolve her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, fixing the flaw that limited her cultivation to the Spirit Sage level.
For Zhu Zhuqing, the Jade Bone Immortal Grass would greatly enhance her innate talent, making up for her initial spirit power of only level 7.
Chen Yuan's current investment would surely yield returns in the future. If there were no returns, he would simply take back what he had given.
He wanted immortality, but he didn't want to be alone. Becoming a god would be meaningless without companionship.
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,311
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