Chapter 54: Hu Liena: Is Teacher in Love?
Chapter 54: Hu Liena: Is Teacher in Love?
Spirit City.
Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Hu Liena walked briskly through the long corridor, her red combat suit perfectly outlining her graceful figure, her golden hair swaying gently with her steps.
A confident smile played on her face;
today was a big day.
She and her brother, Xie Yue, had practiced their Martial Soul Fusion Skill for three full months and had finally mastered it completely, its power increasing at least threefold!
She couldn’t wait to tell her teacher the good news.
Pushing open the heavy doors of the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Hu Liena took a deep breath and stepped inside.
Bibi Dong sat upon the highest throne of the Supreme Pontiff, seemingly lost in thought.
"Teacher!"
Hu Liena knelt on one knee, her voice both respectful and excited.
"This Disciple has something to report to you!"
Bibi Dong glanced at her with little interest.
"Speak."
Her tone was flat, devoid of any emotion.
"My brother and I have perfected our Martial Soul Fusion Skill, ’Demon’!"
Hu Liena’s eyes sparkled as she began to speak animatedly.
"Now when we use it, its range covers the entire arena, and its duration has doubled!"
"In two years, at the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, our Golden Generation will definitely sweep the competition. We’ll surely bring the championship back to Spirit Hall and bring you glory!"
She became more excited as she spoke, her small face flushing a light red.
This was the result of the hard work she and her brother had put in, and she was waiting for her teacher to praise her.
But strangely, Bibi Dong did not show her usual expression of approval.
From beginning to end, a smile played on her lips—a smile so gentle it was almost unbelievable.
There was even a hint of... sweetness in her eyes that Hu Liena had never seen before?
It was as if she had remembered something particularly beautiful, and her entire being radiated a soft glow.
Hu Liena was stunned.
Who was her teacher?
The Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, decisive in slaughter and possessed of a majesty that made people afraid to look her in the eye.
Usually, even when she praised her, it was brief, and her smiles were faint.
What was happening today? Had the sun risen in the west?
"Teacher?"
Hu Liena called out again cautiously, her heart filled with doubt.
Only then did Bibi Dong snap out of it, her gaze falling back on her.
Her smile remained gentle, and her voice was much softer than usual.
"Mm, you’ve done well, Nana."
She even nodded slightly, her eyes full of affection.
Hu Liena grew even more confused, but she still replied respectfully.
"Thank you for the praise, Teacher. This Disciple will continue to work hard and will definitely not let you down!"
"Good, I understand."
Bibi Dong waved her hand, her tone mild.
"You may leave now."
"Yes, this Disciple takes her leave."
Hu Liena bowed and turned to exit the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
The moment she stepped out the door, she couldn’t help but look back.
"Teacher is definitely not herself today!"
"That smile was so gentle it gave me goosebumps... she looks a bit like those girls in love at the academy."
"Could it be that she’s in love? Impossible, who could be worthy of Teacher?"
She shook her head, tossing aside these wild thoughts, and walked away quickly.
Silence returned to the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Bibi Dong sat alone on her throne, her fingers gently stroking a handkerchief, the curve of her lips deepening.
"A-Qing..."
She murmured to herself, her voice as light as a feather.
"All these firsts you’ve given me, I’m keeping them all safe."
She wanted to leave her mark deep within that child’s body and Soul.
As for that Little Rabbit... Bibi Dong’s eyes darkened, a dangerous light flashing through them.
She had already taken the lead and obtained many of A-Qing’s firsts.
As for the Little Rabbit, it didn’t matter.
She slowly withdrew her smile, returning to the majestic Supreme Pontiff she was every day.
Only the tenderness deep in her eyes never fully dissipated... At the same time.
Shrek Academy’s recruitment office.
This place was truly... quite dilapidated.
The wooden shed was practically falling apart, creaking whenever the wind blew, and the surrounding weeds were taller than people, looking completely unkempt.
This place had absolutely nothing to do with the word "academy."
Yet, despite being such a dump, it was crowded early in the morning with teenage boys and girls, all chattering away.
"What kind of crappy academy is this? The environment is terrible, and the exam is so insane!"
A sturdy-looking youth was red-faced with anger, his voice startlingly loud.
He had just taken the exam and was rejected because he was a few months over the age limit.
"I want a refund! Ten gold coins is enough to feed my whole family for a year!"
"Exactly! Give us our damn money back!"
"If we don’t pass, we don’t get in. Since we’re not taking the exam anymore, you have to refund the money, right?"
Several other youths who hadn’t passed joined in the commotion, and the scene quickly became chaotic.
Li Yusong, the old man in charge of recruitment, sat behind a broken table, his brow furrowed deeply enough to crush a fly.
This old man wore a faded grey robe and looked quite ordinary.
But as the youths’ shouting grew louder, he suddenly stood up, and his spirit power erupted!
"Buzz—!"
White, yellow, purple, purple, purple, black!
Six spirit rings rose from beneath his feet in succession, and the pressure of a Spirit Emperor crashed down like a mountain.
The previously rowdy youths instantly turned pale, not daring to make another sound.
A few whose legs had gone weak sat directly on the ground.
"Shrek Academy only accepts monsters, not trash!"
Li Yusong’s voice was as cold as ice, each word striking fear into their hearts.
"Failing the exam means you’re not good enough. Want a refund? Not a chance!"
His gaze swept over the terrified youths, his tone becoming even fiercer.
"Either get lost quietly or wait for the next batch of exams. If you dare cause trouble again, don’t blame me for being impolite!"
The deterrent force of a Spirit Emperor was indeed no joke.
The crowd that had been rowdy just moments ago was now as silent as cicadas in winter, each person shrinking back, not even daring to breathe loudly.
But in the crowd, Xiao Wu curled her lip.
She tugged on Lin Qingmo’s sleeve and whispered, "A-Qing, this isn’t right, is it? I can understand not letting them into the academy if they fail the exam."
"But why won’t he refund the money if they don’t want to participate anymore? Isn’t this just forced selling?"
Over the years, Lin Qingmo had always taught her to be reasonable in her actions, and she truly couldn’t stand this kind of overbearing behavior.
Xiao Wu’s voice wasn’t actually loud, but in this suddenly and terrifyingly quiet environment, it was exceptionally clear.
"Hmm?"
Li Yusong’s gaze snapped onto her.
His brow furrowed, a flash of displeasure in his eyes.
A little girl dared to question him?
"Little girl, what do you mean by that?"
His voice lowered, and his Aura rose once more, pressing directly toward Xiao Wu.
"Are you saying I’m being unreasonable?"
The pressure of a Spirit Emperor crashed down like a massive mountain!
"!!!"
Several youths nearby were caught in the aftershock, their legs turning to jelly.
Lin Qingmo, however, took a step forward, steadily blocking Xiao Wu.
And he was completely unaffected by the Spirit Emperor’s pressure.
What a joke.
Over the years, he had been "ravaged" daily by the Aura of his master, a Titled Douluo; he had long since become immovable.
The Aura of a mere Spirit Emperor—he’d consider it too light even for a tickle.
"Hmm?"
Why did this youth’s expression remain unchanged in the face of his Aura?
A look of surprise appeared on Li Yusong’s face.
He had used thirty percent of his Aura just now; a normal Spirit Elder would have turned pale under such pressure, yet this blue-haired kid was perfectly fine, even wearing an expression that seemed to say, "That’s it?""}, short_name: ""},
"If your academy is so overbearing and unreasonable, then Xiao Wu and I don’t need to join."
Lin Qingmo’s tone was flat, but his gaze was distant.
Having said that, he took Xiao Wu’s hand and turned to leave.
His movements were crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
"Well said!"
At the same time, a clear female voice rang out from the crowd.
Ning Rongrong came skipping out, first giving Lin Qingmo and Xiao Wu a sweet smile.
"Hehe, we meet again~"
Then she turned around and directly revealed her Martial Soul.
A small, exquisite, and brilliantly glowing Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda floated in her palm.
"Since Shrek Academy is so overbearing, this Young Miss won’t join in the fun either."
She gave a haughty huff and turned to follow them.
But the moment he saw that pagoda, Li Yusong’s face changed instantly!
"The... Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"
He couldn’t help but cry out in shock.
He never expected to encounter someone from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in this dump!
Looking closer at Ning Rongrong’s appearance... Hiss!
It was that little ancestor!
The precious daughter of Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the little princess famous throughout the continent—no, she should be called the Little Witch!
If he offended her, forget about him, even the entire Shrek Academy wouldn’t be able to withstand the consequences!
Moreover... if a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile PagodaSpirit Master joined the academy, it would be a huge blessing.
Li Yusong quickly withdrew all his Aura, a stiff smile forced onto his face.
"Wait! Little girl, please stay, let’s talk this over!"
Ning Rongrong stopped and turned around.
A sly smile appeared on her face, though her tone sounded innocent.
"Oh? Is there something else, Teacher?"
"Is... is your Martial Soul really the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"
Li Yusong asked cautiously, his eyes full of anticipation and nervousness.
"Yes~"
Ning Rongrong nodded, looking completely innocent.
"My name is Ning Rongrong, and I’m from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. I came out to... gain experience. I heard Shrek Academy only accepts monsters, so I came to take a look."
"I thought it would be an interesting academy, but now it seems it might not be suitable for me."
Li Yusong’s heart skipped a beat.
It really was that little ancestor!
If he let her leave, Dean Flender would skin him alive.
His expression shifted back and forth.
Finally, he sighed helplessly, withdrew his Aura, and sat back down on his broken chair.
"Alright..."
He gave a bitter smile and shook his head. "I’ll refund the money to those who didn’t pass the exam."
"After that, those over twelve years old or without two hundred-year spirit rings, please leave of your own accord."
As soon as he said this, the entire place erupted in an uproar!
No one expected that this Spirit Emperor level teacher would actually compromise just because of a little girl’s questioning and Ning Rongrong’s revealed Martial Soul!
The refund process was quick.
Most people took their money, glared at the Shrek Academy sign, and left.
Finally, only five people remained in front of the dilapidated recruitment office.
Lin Qingmo stood on the left, holding Xiao Wu’s hand.
Ning Rongrong stood in the middle with her arms crossed, wearing an expression that said, "This Young Miss is pretty amazing, right?"
Zhu Zhuqing stood quietly on the right, her black clothes and black hair making her look like a shadow.
And then there was Tang San, standing in the farthest corner with a face so dark it looked like it could drip water.
He stared fixedly at Lin Qingmo and Xiao Wu’s joined hands, his eyes full of resentment.
The fire of jealousy and anger in his heart burned so fiercely that his very organs ached.
(End of Chapter)
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