Chapter 635

Chapter 635: Before School Begins (Part One)

The four grades are divided into four fan-shaped sections around the central square.

From the main entrance of Zixue Academy, one can walk straight to the central square.

On both sides of this central axis are the first and second grades, while the opposite side houses the third and fourth grades. Together, they occupy about one-tenth of Zixue Academy’s area; the remaining space is reserved for the activities of graduates from four years later and is not considered for now.

The student council is located on the top floor of the teaching buildings in each grade section, taking up an entire level. It is very spacious, equipped with various top-notch facilities, and even allows for practical training with powerful barriers preventing destruction.

This is a privilege granted to the highest achievers.

The two stood before the door at the top floor; it opened automatically, revealing a simple hall filled with a high concentration of spirit energy.

“This door…”

Yun Ye said with some surprise.

“This is a door that requires identity verification. Our information has already been recorded, so we can enter directly, but others cannot.”

“This is just the hall; the student council’s office is inside. Let’s go in; I wonder if the teacher has arrived.”

Long Linglong replied.

“Okay!”

Yun Ye nodded.

…

“How boring! Did we arrive too early?”

Like He Shiguang, a girl with white hair lay on the office desk, her hands behind her head, glancing sideways.

Chi Xue fell, with his red and black hair, stood expressionlessly by the window, looking outside: “They’ve come; they will notify the teacher with their permissions.”

“Are we supposed to arrive right at ten? What is this, the working world?”

Gong Haili stretched, her fitted uniform perfectly showcasing her curvy figure, with her long white hair cascading down like a waterfall, shining brightly.

Her white hair is a result of life force corruption, indicating a very strong Physical Law bloodline, and like He Shiguang, her life force leans towards a positive attribute.

If someone had golden hair, it would indicate a power leaning towards the Fire Element.

Strong Physical Laws generally manifest in these two hair colors, both full of vitality and lacking any association with pale, withered colors.

“Knock, knock…”

With the sound of knocking, the two pushed the door open.

Gong Haili and Chi Xue fell turned to look.

They saw a robe-clad youth and a cool-headed girl enter the office. Upon seeing them, they were slightly taken aback; then the robed youth nodded to them: “Thank you for waiting. I am Qing Liu Sheng.”

“Wow, young lady—Gong Haili!”

Gong Haili’s eyes sparkled as she earnestly introduced herself with a fist salute and nearly jumped up, “Wow, wow, wow, so handsome, what a vibe! Yes, yes, yes, this is how a cultivator should be! I want to wear ancient clothing from now on!”

“…”

Not only Yun Ye but everyone else fell silent.

“What’s wrong? Is there anything strange about this? Strength is temporary, but being handsome lasts a lifetime, and the strongest among us is still Liu Sheng!”

Gong Haili happily bounced in front of Yun Ye and added, “He is also the most handsome!”

She equated being handsome with being strong, eagerly leaning towards Yun Ye, chattering away and asking questions, determined to become the next Qing Liu Sheng.

“Uh, Gong Haili is a nice name; hello.”

Yun Ye could only respond helplessly, realizing he hadn’t expected such an enthusiastic student.

“Just call me Haili; it sounds much better than Gong Haili, and it’s more convenient. One letter off in battle might lead to big problems!”

Gong Haili quickly said.

(…This woman is so unpredictable.)

Linglong thought to herself.

Just moments ago, she didn’t care whether her battle outfit was convenient or not, and now, she was the one concerned that missing a single character in a name would affect the fight. Indeed, she was a practitioner of Physical Law.

Compared to her, a Spiritual Law practitioner who couldn’t allow even a single number to be wrong, the practitioners of Physical Law seemed to embrace ambiguity, often leaning towards vague or even entirely opposite feelings.

It was an inherent difference!

“Haili… hmm, it does sound much smoother. You can all just call me Liu Sheng,” Yun Ye said with a smile, accepting it readily. At his age, he didn’t have the childish modesty to linger on such matters; accepting it was the quickest way to end the topic. “Haili, and Chi Xue fell, since we’re all here, shall we notify our responsible teacher now? We came for our speeches, and the sooner we finish, the sooner we can leave.”

“Sure, I don’t mind,” Chi Xue fell replied with a nod, maintaining his cool demeanor.

“A speech? Sounds so boring. I’m not good at this sort of thing; you all decide,” Gong Haili waved her hand dismissively.

Yun Ye looked at Linglong.

“The sooner we solve this, the sooner we can leave.”

Linglong agreed as well.

Thus, they collectively decided to call the teacher over. Yun Ye activated his Spiritual Attire and used the authority of the first-grade student council president to contact their responsible teacher.

Before long, the responsible teacher for the first-grade student council arrived.

She was a cute girl with long pink hair and a delicate face, but her demeanor appeared quite lazy.

As soon as she entered, she flopped onto the sofa and said, “Hello everyone, I’m Nan Xi, your responsible teacher for first grade. As you can see, I dislike trouble, so you can handle the speeches yourselves. Just make sure the content isn’t too ridiculous; there are no restrictions on the word count. Feel free to speak your minds; after all, everyone values strength, not just empty words.”

The four watched their teacher, each noticing different details.

Yun Ye noted that this teacher’s skills were impressive.

Gong Haili found her to be very attractive, and her aura paired well with her looks, giving off an inexplicable charm.

Chi Xue fell discovered the teacher’s techniques and the background they represented.

Finally, Linglong, attentive to the mental aspect, noticed that this teacher bore subtle emotional wounds and couldn’t recover on her own. She quietly logged this information, knowing it might be useful later.

“Since that’s settled, let’s decide for ourselves.”

Yun Ye and the others no longer needed the teacher’s assistance, seeing that Nan Xi wasn’t interested in getting involved. They briefly exchanged ideas, then quickly searched for past speeches from new student representatives, finishing their speeches in just a few minutes.

“Hmm, looking good! No wonder you’re the Rookie King and top of the three disciplines. Each year is this impressive; you can use this speech in five days,” Nan Xi reviewed them and approved without hesitation, then got up and left.

“That teacher… has quite a personality, completely disregarding us,” Gong Haili remarked while twisting her hair, watching the teacher’s retreating figure.

“Disinterested and unambitious; that’s just how she is, and it shows in her actions,” Yun Ye said.

“Uh, that’s kind of scary,” Gong Haili shrank back. This was Zixue Academy, where competition was fierce. Such an attitude felt no different from treating them like ghosts.

“Liu Sheng, are we heading back, or should we explore the school?” Linglong asked, showing no interest in gossip.

“It’s better to keep some mystery until the school year starts. Let’s return and familiarize ourselves with various courses at Zixue Academy,” Yun Ye suggested.

“Okay,” Linglong nodded.

“Wait, Liu Sheng! If it’s only to learn about the courses, I also know that. I’ll explain it to you. We should be going to meet others! We’ve just established the student council, and we’ll be working together for four years!” Gong Haili hurriedly stopped the two who were about to leave.

“Four years? True, I just came to this city; it would be nice to walk around a bit,” Yun Ye nodded.

“Since Liu Sheng is going, I’ll join too,” Linglong said, definitely following Yun Ye, showing her dedication as a good maid.

Gong Haili beamed and called to Chi Xue fell behind them, “Chi Xue fell, let’s go for a walk together, we can chat and get to know each other!”

“Chatting? Boring to the core. If you’re interested, you can go by yourself. I want to stay at school to cultivate. The school doesn’t provide us with these privileges for play… Of course, I won’t stop you,” Chi Xue fell said lightly.

“Such a lack of romance,” Gong Haili replied with just four words. She then pulled Yun Ye and Linglong away. Being someone who embraced her nature, she never believed that hard work could cover the gaps in talent. The thought of it just being a casual walk, a mere afternoon adventure, was turned into a lesson for her, which was rather displeasing to hear.

Once the three exited the Teaching Building, Gong Haili commented, “Don’t take him too seriously. Practitioners of Spiritual Law love to shut themselves away. Who knows, he might actually improve his strength next time.”

“Uh…” Yun Ye from the Spirit Law department opened his mouth but didn’t speak.

“Don’t worry; it’s just a habit of personal cultivation. We won’t be affected emotionally, but where to go next is the main issue," Linglong said lightly.

“Right, what’s a good place to go? There are many famous shopping streets and gardens around the school; should we go there to take a look?” Gong Haili suggested excitedly.

“There are also shopping streets at the school, such a vast area,” Yun Ye casually mentioned.

“They’re not the same! The school’s shopping street is automated and only considers cost-effectiveness; it’s completely uninspiring. Just wandering around here doesn’t compare to choosing from the various styles of shopping streets outside,” Gong Haili insisted.

“Then let’s pick one that’s close. We’ll definitely explore more later,” Yun Ye said, his ring projecting a 3D map of the surrounding area.

“How about the Cool Summer Street? I’ve heard it’s filled with air-conditioned glass, and it looks like summer all year round. The blending of heat waves and cool air is its charm, giving it a dreamlike feeling,” Gong Haili pointed to one of the routes.

“That sounds interesting; Linglong, have you been there?” Yun Ye asked, sounding agreeable.

“No…” Linglong shook her head silently. She preferred straightforward and effective things, spending years at home cultivating various secret techniques or knowledge. If she needed something, she either obtained it directly from the Wanling Group or bought it from the school, rarely venturing outside.

“Then it’s decided!” Gong Haili declared.

She didn’t live nearby and had never been there, but even a little novelty was better than wandering around her old neighborhood.

With their destination set, the three set off, chatting and laughing as they discussed Zixue Academy’s courses along the way.