Tianhai City, luxury hotel!
The morning sun streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting a warm golden glow over the luxury hotel suite.
Xie Xie lay sprawled on the bed, stretching with a big yawn.
"This is great, I can finally go back to the Academy."
Xie Xie gazed at the chandelier on the ceiling, his tone filled with a long-lost sense of relief, "These past few days of competition have really worn me out."
Fang Yang nodded upon hearing this: "Indeed, this Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition has finally concluded with Perfection."
"Hey, Fang Yang."
Xie Xie suddenly sprang up from the bed, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes, "You think since we won so many championships this time, Director Long will give us a few days off when we go back?"
Fang Yang smiled slightly: "Knowing Director Long's personality, he'll probably hold an all-school commendation assembly first, and then…"
He deliberately drew out his words, watching Xie Xie's expectant expression.
"Then what?" Xie Xie eagerly pressed.
"Double the training."
Fang Yang said with a straight face, then couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Ah?"
Xie Xie let out an exaggerated wail and flopped back onto the bed, "No way! We brought honor to the Academy!"
Just then, a soft knock came at the door.
Gu Yue's cool voice came from outside the door: "Fang Yang, get ready to leave. Teacher Wu is already waiting downstairs."
"Be right there."
Fang Yang raised his voice in response, then turned and winked at Xie Xie, "Don't just lie there, get up quickly. If we make Teacher Wu wait for us…"
Before he could finish, Xie Xie had already sprung up with a carp jump, "Got it! I don't want to experience Teacher Wu's special training!"
Fang Yang shook his head with a smile upon hearing this.
Tianhai City outside the window gradually awoke, the city appearing exceptionally tranquil in the morning light.
Soon, the teachers and students of Eastsea Academy gathered outside the luxury hotel.
Wu Changkong was already waiting, still dressed in his immaculate white robes, his ice-blue long hair casually spread like silk.
"Teacher Wu." Everyone greeted him in unison.
Wu Changkong nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the students, confirming that everyone was present.
Just then, an unexpected figure appeared at the hotel entrance.
Ye Xinglan wore a light yellow dress, looking exceptionally bright and moving in the morning light.
"Teacher Wu, excuse me."
Ye Xinglan bowed politely, "I'd like to speak with Fang Yang for a few words."
"Oh…"
Xie Xie dramatically raised his eyebrows.
Tang Wulin showed a surprised expression, while Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged a meaningful glance.
Instantly, Fang Yang felt a familiar sharp pain from his waist.
Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan, one on each side, had pinched his waist again.
"Gently…"
Fang Yang endured the pain, trying hard to keep his facial expression calm.
"Hmph!"
Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan snorted lightly, both turning their faces away.
Wu Changkong recognized her as Teacher Shen's student, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Fang Yang, make it quick."
"Understood, Teacher Wu." Fang Yang nodded in response.
Under everyone's curious gazes, Ye Xinglan led Fang Yang aside.
Wu Changkong watched their retreating figures, a hint of deep thought flashing in his dark green eyes.
Gu Yue's elemental control, Xu Xiaoyan's Star Wheel Ice Staff, and now Ye Xinglan…
Fang Yang seemed to be particularly favored by girls.
"Sister Xinglan…" Xu Lizhi walked over, his voice trembling slightly.
"Go away, call me by my name from now on."
Ye Xinglan said without looking back, "Fang Yang and I have something to discuss."
"I…"
Xu Lizhi's eyes were filled with resentment, and his fists involuntarily clenched.
He roared in his heart: "Fang Yang… why did you steal my Ye Xinglan!"
"Xinglan, is there something you need to see me about today?" Fang Yang asked gently.
"I heard from Teacher Shen that your Zero Class rejected Shrek Academy's invitation…" Ye Xinglan's voice carried a hint of hesitation.
"That's right." Fang Yang nodded lightly.
"Why?"
Ye Xinglan looked directly into Fang Yang's eyes, "That's Shrek Academy."
"There's no need for that."
Fang Yang replied calmly, "In three years, I will enter Shrek Academy by my own strength."
"Alright, I'll wait for you…"
Ye Xinglan's voice softened, and she took out an exquisitely crafted small wooden sword from her Storage Ring, "Here… this is for you."
Fang Yang took the wooden sword and asked curiously: "This is…?"
"It's the first wooden sword I used when I practiced swordsmanship as a child. I'm giving it to you as a souvenir." Ye Xinglan's ear tips were slightly red.
"Thank you, Xinglan."
Fang Yang solemnly accepted the gift.
After a moment of thought, he took out a jade bottle from his Storage Ring and handed it to her, "These are Medicinal Pills I refined; taking them during Cultivation will yield twice the results with half the effort."
"Thank you, Fang Yang." Ye Xinglan took the jade bottle and carefully put it away.
"Xinglan, it's getting late." Fang Yang looked at the sky.
"Mm."
Ye Xinglan nodded, but then suddenly called out to Fang Yang as he turned to leave, "Fang Yang, wait a moment."
"What's wrong?" Fang Yang asked, turning back.
Ye Xinglan took a deep breath and extended her slender jade hand: "Fang Yang, can we… shake hands?"
Fang Yang was slightly stunned, then smiled gently: "Xinglan, of course we can."
He gently held Ye Xinglan's hand, feeling the warmth from the girl's palm and a subtle, almost imperceptible tremor.
Xu Lizhi, who was watching from the side, was practically fuming.
From childhood, he had never even touched the hem of Ye Xinglan's clothes, yet now he watched helplessly as Fang Yang held his beloved's hand.
His eyes were bloodshot, his breathing heavy, wishing he could rush over and separate the two of them immediately.
"Nice touch." This thought flashed through Fang Yang's mind.
"Alright…"
Ye Xinglan, blushing, withdrew her hand, "Fang Yang, I'll wait for you at Shrek Academy."
"Definitely." Fang Yang nodded in farewell.
Watching Ye Xinglan's retreating figure, Xu Lizhi quickly chased after her: "Sister Xinglan…"
"Don't follow me anymore." Ye Xinglan's voice was cold.
"But we grew up together…" Xu Lizhi began to say.
"That was just a normal relationship." Ye Xinglan quickened her pace without looking back.
Xu Lizhi stood rooted to the spot, his eyes filled with resentment: "Fang Yang… it's all because of you!"
When Fang Yang returned, Director Long Hengxu had also arrived.
"You kid…" Long Hengxu shook his head helplessly.
Wu Changkong was expressionless, his voice still cold: "Depart."
But in his heart, he thought: "This Fang Yang fellow, his luck with women is a bit too good."
If Fang Yang knew Wu Changkong's thoughts, he would surely cry out in injustice.
He also didn't know why he attracted so much attention from girls—could it be that the readers lent him their handsomeness and Charm?
Little did he know, the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire within Fang Yang not only had an attraction to Spirit Beasts, but also an irresistible Charm effect on humans.
As the teachers and students of Eastsea Academy boarded the bus, the spirit tool bus slowly started, and the scenery of Tianhai City gradually receded.
Fang Yang gazed out the window, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On my Patreon, I have several advance chapters available if you're interested in more than 100:
- For $1, you get 20 fewer chapters than the $2.50 tier.
- For $2.50, you get 40 fewer chapters than the $4 tier.
- And for $4, you get them all.
The number of chapters is updated every 7 days and increases by 7 to 8 chapters.
My Patre*n: pa*r*on*com/FanTranslator