"Take this cherry blossom token, and from now on, you will be my true disciples. You can report to Heart of Fire Academy after the competition."
"The promotion rounds will probably take nearly twenty more days. If you are not afraid of exhaustion, you can come to Camp One at The hour of Xu after each match to study for an hour. I can teach you some basic Secret Skills suitable for your Spirit cultivation."
"It's late today, and you have a match tomorrow, so go back and rest first."
Under the starry night, three cherry blossom tokens, carved with the Heart of Fire Academy emblem, landed in the hands of Yao Zi, Mu Yunteng, and Mu Yunzhu.
The moment these cherry blossom tokens were received, it was as if a certain contract had been completed with them. A gentle energy flowed, and in the minds of the three girls, the ethereal figure of their teacher seemed to be reflected:
He stood amidst the fluttering cherry blossoms, turning back suddenly. Although his true face was obscured by the falling blossoms, the aura of a cherry immortal emanating from him was intoxicating.
"Yes, Teacher."
"Teacher… so, I'm the extra one, right?"
Under the starry night, the figures of Yao Zi and the Mu Yunzhu sisters slowly receded outside Camp One.
When Xin turned around, he saw a delicate, beautiful little face peeking out from the doorway of a barracks. Her eyes were teary, and she looked at Xin with a wronged expression, as if she had been betrayed by someone.
"I heard everything, Teacher! You taught them how to deal with me, and you even took them as your true disciples!"
A fangirl's heart, just like that, gently shattered.
"Good girl, you only have one chance to duel in the promotion rounds. They won't have another chance to meet you in this promotion round."
"If you can't get over it, then Teacher will teach you a method of suppression for the Nine Treasure Golden Glazed Body Pagoda. Your Nine Treasure Golden Glazed Body Pagoda is quite sturdy now, allowing you to launch flexible attacks with your Spirit. Consider it compensation for you, alright?"
"I don't want it, Teacher. You've really made me sad."
"Then, Rongrong, what will make you happier?"
Ning Rongrong's eyes flashed with a bright light, and she pouted pitifully, saying:
"Unless Teacher lets me sleep in Teacher's barracks, and Teacher gives me a goodnight kiss every night before bed, then I won't be angry!"
Xin: …
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