Chapter 48: Ning Fengzhi's Headache
The first day was just the entrance exam, and there were no classes. Yang Xiong, Oscar, and Tang San were assigned to the same dormitory, while another dormitory housed the "Hooked Couple," Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun.
Surrounded by these two, Yang Xiong felt very uncomfortable. He had always lived alone since he was a child, so adjusting to dormitory life was difficult, especially when sharing a room with two other boys.
After living through two lifetimes, his last experience in a dormitory was decades ago on Blue Star. It always felt awkward, especially since his cultivation methods were very different from those of others.
Oscar, however, seemed to have a pleasant personality. After they helped the unconscious Tang San onto the bed, they engaged in a brief conversation.
Yang Xiong appeared to be the only one among them who didn't mind Oscar's sausage summoning technique, which earned him some good favor from Oscar.
"Yang Xiong, we're roommates from now on. I'm Oscar, martial soul Sausage, level 29 Tool Soul Master, and my nickname is 'Sausage Specialist.'"
Yang Xiong smiled, "Hello, Oscar, I'm Yang Xiong, level 26 Battle Soul Master, and my martial soul is my body. I hope we get along well in the same dorm."
Oscar seemed to wink, "Yang Xiong, the girl who came with you is quite pretty. You must have a good relationship with her."
Yang Xiong shook his head, "Oscar, you're overthinking it. She's the little princess of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I don't dare to be too forward with her."
Oscar showed a trace of envy, "You guys are from the famous Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. No wonder you're different from regular students. Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is one of the wealthiest sects in the continent."
Yang Xiong replied, "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect does take good care of its students, but being from a sect doesn't give us the same kind of freedom you have."
After a brief introduction, both of them began meditating.
Yang Xiong had just experienced a battle with Zhao Wuji, which felt completely different from his past experiences.
Zhao Wuji, after all, was a Soul Sage, and especially with his powerful Beast Martial Soul, he was one of the strongest in battle among Soul Masters of the same level. Yang Xiong felt completely crushed throughout the fight, and he had almost no chance to fight back.
Even though Yang Xiong had used both his teleportation and Spiral Pills, the feeling of being crushed was so overwhelming. If Zhao Wuji had fought seriously, Yang Xiong probably wouldn't have been able to block a single move.
The disparity in soul power between them was immense, and even if Yang Xiong teleported, Zhao Wuji would sense it immediately. Soul Sages could even feel the fluctuations of soul power in the air, making it nearly impossible for low-level Soul Masters to hide.
Yang Xiong felt that his offensive techniques were too lacking or perhaps too few. He realized that he needed to study more battle techniques. While the Spiral Pill was powerful, its consumption was also too great. As of now, Yang Xiong was only level 26, and he could probably only use the Spiral Pill four times in one fight.
In the evening, Tang San woke up, and after a brief exchange with Yang Xiong, they didn't talk much more. They weren't yet familiar with each other, and there wasn't much to say. Oscar, however, seemed quite friendly.
The next morning, Tang San asked Oscar for directions to Xiao Wu's dorm and then left on his own. Yang Xiong left at nearly the same time, but he only planned to go around the academy for some training.
After his experience with Ice Fire Body Refining, Yang Xiong felt that his physical fitness had greatly improved. He always carried about 100 kilograms of weight, including four 10-kilogram wrist guards on his limbs, and a 60-kilogram chestplate. These were custom-made with deep-sea silver, connected by countless small locks, covered with cloth on the outside, like soft armor. It didn't interfere with his daily activities and didn't cause any skin abrasion.
Although Yang Xiong had meditated quietly throughout the night, the situation outside was not so calm.
In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi's face was dark. In front of him stood two other people, both with equally grim expressions: Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.
Sword Douluo, usually calm, was now visibly angry. "Fengzhi, I told you this was a small matter. Why did you need me and Old Bone to handle it? I didn't expect you to send Rongrong away to study at Shrek Academy. Isn't Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's education good enough?"
Ning Fengzhi's expression was much more serious than usual. "Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, it's because you two spoil Rongrong too much that I decided to send her away to study and train. This will be beneficial for her future."
Sword Douluo said, "I don't see any benefits. I only know that Rongrong, a delicate girl, is out there suffering. I'm going to bring her back."
Ning Fengzhi quickly spoke up, "Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, please trust me on this. I've already written to the dean of Shrek Academy, Flender. He was one of the Golden Iron Triangle, so he'll know how to handle things and won't let Rongrong face any danger."
"Besides, Rongrong is at a crucial moment of growth. She needs to be tempered; otherwise, how could she shoulder the burden of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the future? As a father, I care for her, but I have no choice but to send her out to train."
Sword Douluo, who had been fuming, fell silent. As top-tier Soul Masters, they understood the difficulties Ning Fengzhi faced in running the sect.
Suddenly, Sword Douluo spoke again, "Fengzhi, why did you send that Yang Xiong kid with Rongrong? Don't think I don't know what you're up to. Rongrong is still too young to be dealing with this. As for that Yang Xiong, though not bad, his talent is too poor. He'll never reach the Title Douluo level."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "Uncle Jian, I sent Yang Xiong with Rongrong because he is more mature and understands how to handle matters. He can protect Rongrong."
"Moreover, considering Yang Xiong's talent and the contributions he's made to the sect, he could still develop better in the future. Rongrong needs to personally help him grow, otherwise, I'm afraid she'll find it hard to take control in the future."
Sword Douluo snorted. "Fengzhi, no matter what, if anything happens to Rongrong, I'll hold you accountable."
Ning Fengzhi forced a smile but thought for a moment before speaking to Bone Douluo.
"Uncle Gu, I've already told Yang Xiong that when he returns to the sect, please take him on as an apprentice. Perhaps under your guidance, he will have a brighter future in the world of Soul Masters."
Bone Douluo also snorted. "Yang Xiong is still too immature. If he wants to be my apprentice, he'll have to prove himself first. Also, make sure Rongrong is safe. If anything happens to her, I'll hold you accountable."
Ning Fengzhi: …
(END CHAPTER)
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