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"If I didn't have things to do these past two days, I would love to talk with you all night long and sleep side by side."
Upon hearing this, Mu Ci subtly pursed her lips.
If I really go, you won't be happy.
"Let's not talk too much. Seeing the way the two captains are now, let's go to the dormitories that the academy has prepared for you and tidy up first."
After saying this, Xue Qinghe patted Mu Ci on the shoulder with a smile and left with his servants.
The deans returned to their assigned places with heavy hearts; what they had seen today was quite astonishing and they needed to process it properly.
As for Feng Xiaotian, he was carried away by his grandfather Feng Nu by the neck. Before leaving, Feng Nu thanked Mu Ci profusely, saying that he had woken up this unfilial grandson.
Chapter 36 Re-recognition
"Dong dong dong."
"Captain, someone is looking for you."
Mu Ci had just finished meditating to recover her soul power when she heard a knock at the door.
When I opened the dormitory door, I saw a member of the plant science team looking at me with admiration.
"What's matter?"
The team arrived at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy quite late, having already fought with Feng Xiaotian. By then, the sun had set and it was already dark.
Many teams have already returned to their accommodations to rest, arranged by Tiandou Academy.
The team members looked at Mu Ci with some excitement. This afternoon, they had been the focus of all the teams, giving the Plant Team, which had been hovering in the middle, a chance to shine.
"Oh, Captain, it's like this, Captain Huowu from Blazing Academy is downstairs and wants to see you."
Hearing that Huo Wu wanted to see him, Mu Ci felt a little curious and smiled at his teammates, saying, "Okay, I understand. You can go back and rest now."
After tidying up my clothes and changing into my usual casual wear, I went downstairs.
As soon as I arrived at the garden downstairs, I saw a dazzling red under the big tree.
Bathed in the glow of the setting sun, Huo Wu looked like an elf leaping from the fire, her exposed skin almost glowing white.
Seeing such a beautiful scene, Mu Ci moved her feet a little lighter, afraid of ruining the atmosphere.
"You've been waiting for a long time."
Upon hearing Mu Ci's voice, Huo Wu turned around, her beautiful face beaming with a smile, and replied to Mu Ci.
"No, I just arrived recently."
Mu Ci nodded, feeling somewhat curious about why Huo Wu had sought her out.
"Then let's talk while we walk?"
Huo Wu nodded and walked side by side with Mu Ci along the quiet forest path of Tian Dou Academy.
Strolling along the bluestone path, the evening mountain breeze blew through Huowu's waist-length red hair, bringing a pleasant fragrance.
Only then did Mu Ci voice the question that had been on her mind.
"Fire Dance, is there something you need from me?"
Upon hearing Mu Ci's question, Huo Wu did not answer immediately. She walked a short distance in silence before replying:
"What would you think if I said I came here to admit defeat to you?"
Hearing Huo Wu's answer was somewhat unexpected by Mu Ci, who looked at her with surprise.
In Mu Ci's memory, Huo Wu was a very strong-willed girl. Whether it was the description in the book, their childhood encounter, or their reunion this time, that was the impression he got.
He couldn't help but ask, somewhat puzzled, "Why are you doing this? We haven't even had a match yet. Just because I showed a fourth-ring cultivation level today, you're admitting defeat like this?"
Huo Wu nodded, feeling somewhat downcast but also as if she had let go of something. She smiled and said to Mu Ci, "Yes, the gap is too big."
"When we met by chance outside the Star Dou Great Forest, we were both part of the same ring."
"There might be some difference in innate soul power, but with my years of diligent cultivation and your work healing and saving lives throughout Tiandou, I feel the gap between us shouldn't be that big."
"But seeing today's battle, I realized how far apart we are."
Hearing Huo Wu say that, Mu Ci was a little troubled and didn't know how to respond.
"Would you feel better if I told you I was born with full soul power?"
Upon hearing this answer, Huo Wu suddenly laughed, and a different kind of color suddenly bloomed on her jade-like face, which had been somewhat disappointed.
"You don't think I'm really sad, do you? I am indeed a little disappointed about admitting defeat."
"After all, you are the goal I have been comparing myself to all these years. I want to prove to everyone that even if my innate soul power is a little weaker, I can still catch up with you."
"But you're so strong now, doesn't that show that I have good taste?"
"However, the fact that you have innate full soul power is not so surprising to me; in fact, it has made me feel a little more relaxed."
After saying these words, Huo Wu put her hands behind her back, jogged to Mu Ci's front, and walked backwards facing him with a smile on her face.
Hearing that Huo Wu wasn't conflicted, Mu Ci smiled and, seeing her lively demeanor, asked with concern:
Be careful, don't fall.
"But you, the Great Medicine King, are here. Is there any injury you can't heal?"
Huo Wu's fiery red eyes curved into crescent moons as she stared directly at the young man before her, her mood growing increasingly cheerful.
Mu Ci was also in a good mood, strolling along a forest path with the beautiful woman, happily talking about their lives—something he had never experienced in either of his lives.
"Mu Ci, I've made up my mind!"
Huo Wu, who had been hopping and skipping, suddenly spoke to Mu Ci.
"What decision was made?"
Looking at the girl, Mu Ci asked with a smile.
"I heard about you from Grandpa. He praised you as a genius. You must have some hidden talents that you haven't revealed yet."
"I've decided to stay by your side from now on, secretly learn your secret techniques, and then defeat you in the future."
When Mu Ci heard Huo Wu announce this decision, he thought it was something serious, but seeing the girl's smiling face, he casually agreed.
“Okay, the whale glue recipe isn’t anything particularly precious. What’s precious is the whale glue from the sea.”
"As for other good things, of course there are. If you want to learn, I can teach you, but it will take quite a while."
The good stuff Mu Ci mentioned was naturally the Small Heavenly Circuit Medicine King Secret Method, which he had explored over the years.
As for the issue of passing it on, that's not even a problem.
After perfecting the Small Heavenly Circuit, he wrote it down and taught it to his family.
This wasn't a particularly precious cultivation technique to begin with. In terms of cultivation speed alone, it was only about 50% faster than the meditation method in Douluo Continent at absorbing soul power.
Or rather, what is truly precious is never the technique itself, but rather the thought and logic behind its creation.
As long as Mu Ci continues his research into cultivation techniques, better techniques will always emerge tomorrow.
So what's wrong with teaching these outdated things?
Moreover, Mu Ci only taught it to a few people who respected it, not to the whole world.
Even if that day ever comes, it will be after he becomes the strongest and there are no other threats.
"Okay, it's settled then. After this exchange meeting, I'll stay by your side, learn all your knowledge, and then defeat you."
"Then you might have to study for the rest of your life."
Upon hearing this answer, Huo Wu's fair and delicate face flushed a light pink.
But in the dim light, it wasn't very noticeable; it was just that the curve of his lips became even more pronounced.
Suddenly, Huo Wu abruptly stopped in front of Mu Ci.
The sudden movement gave Mu Ci no chance to react. The two were already very close, and despite her best efforts to control herself, Mu Ci still managed to touch the other person's body.
Mu Ci quickly took two steps back, creating some distance, and asked, "Why did you stop?"
The brief physical contact had caused Huo Wu's heart to race. Hearing Mu Ci's words, she composed herself and said, "..."
"Now that we've made this decision, we should naturally get to know each other again in a formal way."
After speaking, Huo Wu extended her slender, fair hand and placed it in front of Mu Ci.
Mu Ci smiled and reached out to shake hands with him.
"Blazing Fire Academy, Fire Dance".
"College of Botany, Muci".
Chapter 37 Reactions from all parties
Although the battle of spirits has ended, the ripples caused by the second ring of the millennium and the fourth ring of the ten-thousand-year era have only just begun.
As the flagship of the royal family, the Tian Dou Royal Academy's students are mostly noble children from Tian Dou City.
After the battle ended, the news of what happened was brought back to each family, and the shocking news instantly swept through all the large and small soul master families in Tiandou City.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School, which were located further away, also received the news the following day.
Qibao Glazed Sect.
Ning Fengzhi had just woken up in the early morning when he received a message from the steward of Tiandou City.
The sect's two pillars were immediately invited to the conference room.
"Fengzhi, what's the rush? I'm still playing with Rongrong."
A tall, elderly man dressed entirely in black robes led a young girl in.
The old man was burly, standing at least two meters tall, but what was most horrifying was his face, which was so thin it resembled a skeleton.
The girl being held in the old man's hand was about thirteen or fourteen years old. Her skin was fair and smooth, like a porcelain doll. Her bright blue eyes were very lively, and her eyebrows were curved as if they could speak.
"Old bones, why are you shouting so loudly? I heard you from the doorway. Rongrong must have a hard time with her ears around you."
At this moment, an old man with a youthful face and white hair walked in and said to Bone Douluo in the center with dissatisfaction.