The sun and moon turned, the stars changed.
Days passed quietly amidst cultivation, study, and interactions with the soul beasts in the forest.
In the blink of an eye, four and a half years had flown by.
Seven Treasures City, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
A girl ran briskly down a long corridor.
She wore a simple white dress, her skin was delicate, her features exquisite, she was about 1.65 meters tall, with a well-proportioned figure, and a noble and warm temperament, like a spring breeze.
It was twelve-year-old Ning Rongrong.
Perhaps influenced by another friend in the sect, she no longer kept her hair short, but instead grew it to waist length.
Ning Rongrong ran to a room, flung open the door, and rushed in, her voice low but unable to hide her excitement:
"Now is the best opportunity! Let's go!"
"Sigh, I can't do anything with you. You go first, I need to pack my things."
"OK! Hurry up! I've planned the route!"
After saying that, Ning Rongrong turned and ran towards the sect gate.
The girl inside, seeing her leave, reopened the letter hidden behind her back.
[I need to go to Gengxin City first. Then, Master said he'd take me to the far north. If things go smoothly, brother can come pick you up.]
The girl's lips curved slightly. She habitually kissed the letter, leaving a pair of pale pink lip prints, then hugged it tightly.
She picked up her brush and ink and replied:
[No need to come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Rongrong is restless again and wants to run away from home. So I'll be accompanying her to an academy soon. Brother can come find me at the academy after you've finished your business.]
After writing, she stored the reply in the necklace around her neck.
Infusing it with soul power, she saw the letter disappear and a gentle smile appeared on her face.
"Miss Yao'er, the Sect Master requests your presence," a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School disciple said respectfully from outside the door.
"Yes, I'll be right there."
Inside the council hall,besides Ning Fengzhi in the main seat, and Gu Rong and Chen Xin beside him, there was no one else.
"Reporting to the sect master, Miss Yao'er has arrived." The disciple who had spoken earlier reported.
"Hmm, you may leave now."
"Yes."
The three of them turned their gazes to the figure that had entered.
She wore her hair in black pigtails, tied with white ribbons.
Her brown-yellow eyes were clear and bright, with a natural hint of red at the corners. She wore small white flower earrings on her earlobes and a silver chain with a sapphire pendant around her neck.
She wore a white ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), overlaid with a wide-sleeved light blue patterned outer garment, and a black belt around her waist, with a light blue sash tied into a delicate bow.
Four and a half years had passed, and the once adorable little girl had blossomed into a graceful and serene young woman.
"Master, Uncle Ning, Grandpa Gu." Dongfang Yao greeted the three of them.
"Hehe, why are you being so polite? It's your uncle who really needs your help this time," Ning Fengzhi said with a gentle smile.
"Yao'er, we've all seen how much you've grown, and you're very obedient and sensible. On the other hand, Rongrong... sigh..." He sighed.
"You know, we've spoiled her. Although she's become more competitive since you came along, and has worked harder in her cultivation, showing many positive changes, over time she's become more open-minded, feeling there's no need to compare herself to you. This, sigh, has only fueled her arrogance."
Ning Fengzhi sighed repeatedly, worried about his daughter.
"A few days ago, we said a few words to her, and perhaps that provoked her, because she actually wanted to run away from home! She even secretly found out about an academy called... Shrek Academy?"
"I sent people to investigate and found out that Shrek Academy is full of hidden talents. Their dean is Flander, the Soul Saint and the first elite member of the Golden Iron Triangle. The other teachers in the academy are also quite powerful." "Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, and I discussed it beforehand and decided to let Rongrong join this academy to give her some good training."
Dongfang Yao nodded.
Ning Rongrong had mentioned this academy to her and even wanted to drag her along to "run away."
However, Rongrong thought her plan was flawless, but it had already been discovered, and Ning Fengzhi had secretly arranged for protection.
Ning Fengzhi smiled and explained why he had summoned Dongfang Yao:
"Yao'er, you're twelve years old this year. To become a true powerhouse, you need experience and competition with your peers. So we've decided to have you join Shrek Academy. I admit, I have my own reasons; I'm worried that Rongrong will cause trouble, and I hope you can keep an eye on her."
He then changed the subject, his tone becoming serious: "Of course, if anyone provokes you for no reason, you can retaliate tenfold! Although my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School doesn't want trouble, we are not afraid of it. I will also send a certain number of disciples to accompany and protect you."
"Okay, Uncle Ning, I understand."
Chen Xin then spoke up: "Yao'er, although you haven't mastered the Seven Kill Sword Technique, it's not your fault. Your path is different from mine. On this long journey, you can try to find your own path. In that way, your sword will surely become sharper!"
"Yes, Master!"
"Hmm," Ning Fengzhi nodded in satisfaction, "Uncle Jian is right. You can also observe whether Shrek Academy is suitable for you to stay and study. In a few years, it will be the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition. At that time, it will be the best stage for you to show your strength and shine!"
After saying that, Ning Fengzhi handed her a gold card.
Dongfang Yao's face lit up with joy, and she thanked him and accepted it: "Uncle Ning, Master, Grandpa Gu, Yao'er will be going now."
"Go ahead, Rongrong must be waiting anxiously outside, be careful in everything."
Core area of Star Dou Great Forest.
The boy's fingertips lightly touched the purple prismatic earring on his left ear.
Sunlight shone down, and the facets flashed with a little light.
He took out a letter and leaned against the ancient tree root high up.
Under the shade of the tree, his short silver hair fell in front of his forehead, but the stray hairs did not cover his calm purple eyes.
Reading the contents of the letter, the corners of his eyes curved slightly, revealing a few doting smiles.
Suddenly sensing something, he lightly jumped down from the tree root and landed steadily.
"Master." Dongfang Jing looked at the stunningly beautiful woman walking gracefully towards him.
Bi Ji was still as gentle as water. She tiptoed and reached out to remove a fallen leaf from his head, then carefully straightened his collar.
Looking at the boy's face, now angular and sharp, with a touch of coldness, she was momentarily stunned.
Her slender hand unconsciously slid down his collar, touching his firm chest, her long eyelashes fluttering gently.
"You've grown up, and taller too. Even I have to look up at you now~"
"Hehe, Master has become even more beautiful!" Dongfang Jing replied with a smile.
Hearing the compliment, Bi Ji smiled gently, wanting to reach out and touch his head, but found it a little difficult.
Dongfang Jing gently grasped her hand, his palm warm.
His hand was now wider than Bi Ji's, easily enveloping her hand completely.
"Master."
Feeling the heat in the boy's gaze, Bi Ji hurriedly lowered her head and withdrew her hand.
She turned to the side, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension: "Didn't we agree... you wouldn't lay a hand on your teacher?"
"Mm," Dongfang Jing replied, his eyes lowered.
Next time, for sure.
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