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While eating, Shi Quan noticed Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan exchanging glances with a hint of ambiguity, but it was just ambiguity; they seemed to maintain a certain distance.
"Could it be that Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan aren't together yet?"
Shi Quan looked at this scene with a strange expression. In the original work, when the two appeared, they were already a couple. Now that he had arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy two years earlier, the two seemed to be just entering the ambiguous, testing stage, still some distance from being together.
"But it's none of my business."
Shi Quan lowered his head and ate his meal in large bites, thinking as he ate.
"The matter of Dugu Yan's poisoning cannot be casually revealed. I still need to wait for some time, get familiar with her, and then use training as an excuse to delve into her Martial Spirit to reveal it. Then, I'll wait for Dugu Bo to come find me. I'm not familiar with medicine, so before that, I must make some more achievements in Martial Spirit theory to gain Dugu Bo's trust."
"It's just a pity that I didn't get any other news about Immortal Herbs from Tang San. I can only choose from the few Immortal Herbs mentioned in the original work."
"Getting Immortal Herbs from Dugu Bo and consuming them is also a problem. I still have to take it step by step."
"Haste makes waste. Since I've already joined the Heaven Dou Battle Team, after Dugu Bo arrives, I'll make more detailed arrangements."
Amidst his thoughts, his mind settled slightly. He ate and chatted with Yu Tianheng and the other six, deepening their relationship.
In the dormitory on the other side.
Ning Rongrong sat alone on her bed, deep in thought, her eyes red, as if she had been crying.
The things Shi Quan said to her, coupled with the events of the past few days, made her admit that Shi Quan was a more excellent Spirit Master than her.
Her pride was brutally trampled underfoot by Shi Quan, completely shattered, and Ning Rongrong was also someone who refused to admit defeat.
"I will definitely surpass you!" Ning Rongrong looked at the dark sky outside the window and said with unwavering determination!
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On the other side, in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, in the main hall of deliberation.
On the north side of the hall, facing south, the main seat was a carved armchair made of rosewood.
Ning Fengzhi sat quietly on the armchair.
Suddenly, a powerful and vigorous voice echoed in the hall, seemingly coming from all directions, making the hall tremble.
"Fengzhi, I've only been Cultivating for a few days, why is Rongrong not here?"
As the voice appeared, an old man with white hair and beard, but with a face as delicate as a baby's, sat down unceremoniously on a chair next to Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, looking at Ning Fengzhi with a questioning expression.
Ning Fengzhi looked helpless, "Uncle Sword, I sent Rongrong to Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
The only person Ning Fengzhi could call Uncle Sword was Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
Chen Xin heard this and said discontentedly, "What? Do you think what we teach is not good, and you want her to go to this garbage academy to study?"
Ning Fengzhi quickly shook his head and said, "Uncle Sword, you've been in seclusion these past few days, so you don't know. A Genius Martial Spirit theory Master has arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. His Martial Spirit is Blue Silver Grass, yet he has researched a method for the evolution of the Blue Silver Grass Martial Spirit. Moreover, he has created a new Extreme spirit ring theory. He is a rare talent. You know Rongrong's talent. I specifically sent her there, on one hand to win over this Master, and on the other hand for Rongrong's own good. If Rongrong can learn something from him and find a method for Martial Spirit evolution, it will not only benefit her but also the entire Sect…"
"Blue Silver Grass can still evolve? And what is the new Extreme spirit ring theory?" Chen Xin looked at Ning Fengzhi in surprise and uncertainty.
Ning Fengzhi then began to explain in detail to Chen Xin.
"You said this Master is only ten years old? The same age as Rongrong?" Chen Xin looked at Ning Fengzhi in astonishment, for a moment suspecting that his ears had deceived him.
Seeing Ning Fengzhi nod in affirmation, Chen Xin calmed down and said, "According to what you said, this Shi Quan is indeed a rare talent. It's hard to imagine a ten-year-old child having such courage and boldness."
"However…" Chen Xin asked again, dissatisfied, "You're not trying to find a child groom for Rongrong, are you?"
Ning Fengzhi laughed, "If this Shi Quan doesn't die prematurely, I believe he will definitely achieve great things in the future. Even if he cannot become Rongrong's lover, becoming a partner is an excellent choice. Moreover, this Shi Quan has a steady personality. If Rongrong follows him, it can also help temper her spoiled personality."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xin became even more displeased, "Who said Rongrong is spoiled? She just likes to play around normally."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head helplessly and said, "Uncle Sword, you all spoil Rongrong too much. It's good to let her go out this time to see other Geniuses and understand the outside World."
"Hmph," Chen Xin snorted coldly and said, "Who said I spoil Rongrong? Rongrong is well-behaved, isn't she?"
Ning Fengzhi said earnestly, "Uncle Sword, this matter is settled like this. You absolutely must not bring Rongrong back. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy has the Three Great Committee Members, so Rongrong's safety is guaranteed. You don't need to worry, and the distance isn't far either, so you don't need to worry."
"I understand." Chen Xin stood up and left on his sword, muttering discontentedly, "But I want to see what kind of Genius this Shi Quan is. Child groom? Fengzhi, that guy really dares to think!"
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The next day.
Late at night, Shi Quan still returned to the simulated Cultivation environment to Cultivate for the night.
Ning Rongrong did not disturb Shi Quan during his morning study and research.
Seeing that it was almost time, Shi Quan ended his morning study and got up, walking towards the main campus cafeteria on the mountainside. After lunch, he had to go to the Heaven Dou Battle Team's training ground for training.
Not attending the morning intensive training was something Shi Quan had discussed and agreed upon with Teacher Qin yesterday. Shi Quan only needed to participate in the afternoon and evening intensive training.
At the cafeteria entrance.
From a distance, Shi Quan noticed Ning Rongrong's figure.
After a night of contemplation, Ning Rongrong made a decision: she would prove to Shi Quan that she was the most excellent. Shi Quan wanted to teach her, didn't he? She would not only learn everything Shi Quan taught but also surpass him!
"Congratulations on joining the Heaven Dou Battle Team." Seeing Shi Quan approach, Ning Rongrong broke the silence first.
Shi Quan looked up at Ning Rongrong and said, "Hmm, have you eaten? Together?"
"Together." Ning Rongrong nodded and walked towards the cafeteria.
After getting their respective meals, the two found a seat facing each other and sat down.
"Are we still Cultivating in the forest this afternoon?" Ning Rongrong asked.
Shi Quan said while eating, "We're not going to the forest. This afternoon, I'll be training with the Heaven Dou Battle Team members. You can come along; they should welcome you too."
The two chatted idly, as if nothing had happened yesterday.
After eating, the two walked towards the Heaven Dou Battle Team's training ground.
Compared to yesterday's training ground, there were many more pieces of equipment on the training ground today.
These pieces of equipment were all discussed and confirmed by Shi Quan and Teacher Qin yesterday. In just one day, the academy had already produced and delivered them, all neatly arranged to one side of the sports field.
Yu Tianheng and the others were also curiously trying out the equipment in front of them. Yesterday, when Shi Quan and Teacher Qin discussed, they had clearly explained the purpose and usage method of each piece of equipment.
Under Teacher Qin's instruction, although their movements were not standardized, the six generally understood how to use some of the equipment.
For example, dumbbells, barbells, resistance bands, and so on.
"Shi Quan, you're here." Yu Tianheng put down the dumbbells in his hands and waved to Shi Quan, his gaze quickly falling on Ning Rongrong beside Shi Quan. "Shi Quan, this is…?"
Everyone's gaze also fell on Ning Rongrong.
Shi Quan introduced, "She is Ning Rongrong. I learned about the concept of Heart Separation Control from her."
"A direct descendant of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Everyone immediately understood the meaning of Shi Quan's words.
Shi Quan continued, "Teacher Qin, Rongrong is now Cultivating with me, so I brought her along. But don't worry, it won't delay the Heaven Dou Battle Team's Cultivation."
Teacher Qin looked at Ning Rongrong, nodded, and said, "It's fine, nice to meet you. I'm Teacher Qin, the leader of the Heaven Dou Battle Team."
For direct descendants of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the necessary politeness still had to be shown.
"Hello, Teacher Qin. Don't worry, I won't disturb you all." Ning Rongrong showed a well-behaved expression, and at the same time, curiously asked, "Teacher Qin, what are these tools? They look so interesting. Are they special training equipment for the Heaven Dou Battle Team?"
Teacher Qin looked strangely at Ning Rongrong, then at Shi Quan, and said, "You should ask Shi Quan about these things. He came up with all of them."
Ning Rongrong's expression froze, and she stiffly turned to look at Shi Quan, asking, "Shi Quan, did you make all these things?"
"I didn't make them. I just drew a sketch; the academy was responsible for the actual implementation."
In his previous life, Shi Quan hadn't been to the gym much, so he only remembered a few well-known fitness equipment. The others were just some simple tools like rotating stick targets and wooden dummies.
Ning Rongrong bit her lip, her expression showing some anger as she asked, "Why didn't I have these things when I was training? Every day it was just horse stance. Did you never seriously teach me?"
Shi Quan frowned at Ning Rongrong but patiently explained, "You are different from them, so the training methods are different. These pieces of equipment are just aids. Although horse stance is a basic skill, it is also indispensable. Only by mastering the basics will your subsequent Cultivation be smooth."
"Really?" Ning Rongrong looked at Shi Quan with reddened eyes. It wasn't that Ning Rongrong was overly sensitive, but she had suffered too many grievances from Shi Quan these past two or three days. After all, she was just a ten-year-old child, so thinking about these things made her eyes involuntarily redden.
Shi Quan sighed slightly, looking at Ning Rongrong's wronged expression, knowing that Ning Rongrong had misunderstood.
Just as he was about to explain, a senile voice echoed throughout the entire training ground.
"Rongrong, Grandpa has come to see you…"