Next, the three education committee members led the two of them on a tour of the academy's layout.
When they arrived at an open area, Meng Shenji smiled and said, "You two, from now on this will be the training ground for the Royal Team Two. Outsiders are not allowed to enter."
"If you need to use the mimic cultivation grounds, we can also help coordinate access. Though, in most cases, that won't even be necessary."
As he spoke, Meng Shenji let out a self-deprecating chuckle.
At Heaven Dou Royal Academy, aside from the first team members, only a handful of students occasionally used the mimic cultivation grounds.
Each ground could accommodate nearly ten people, and with the academy's current atmosphere, they were unlikely to ever be fully occupied.
As team members, and to prevent disturbances from other students, the academy had arranged a separate dormitory area for them.
Meng Shenji assigned Wu Qi eight villa-style residences with gardens as the dormitories for Royal Team Two.
The first team's residences were nearby, though theirs were even more luxurious.
After the three committee members left, Wu Qi shrugged. "Changkong, pick a place."
Changkong complained, "How is this a dormitory? This is basically a mansion! What was the Heaven Dou royal family thinking? Isn't this just encouraging luxury?"
The royal family provided such treatment to win the favor of students and secure their loyalty.
Unfortunately, they hadn't anticipated the academy turning into what it was now.
With such lavish housing handed to them for free, who wouldn't enjoy it?
Wu Qi chose the residence with the best lighting first. Changkong wasn't particular and simply took the one next door.
About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a middle-aged teacher came to see them.
His name was Sun Buyu. With his strength at Spirit King Level, he normally wouldn't qualify to be a team instructor.
However, he was very skilled in handling people and situations.
Moreover, Meng Shenji had no intention of assigning someone to interfere with Wu Qi and the others' cultivation, which was why he was chosen.
After all, reaching Spirit Elder Level at such a young age already required strong self-discipline. Sending a teacher to constantly instruct them might do more harm than good.
After listening to Sun Buyu's explanation, Wu Qi asked, "Teacher Sun, where will we attend our theory classes?"
Theory was the foundation of a Spirit Master's cultivation and could not be neglected.
Sun Buyu was slightly surprised.
He hadn't expected them to value theory as well.
"If you're willing, I can conduct theory classes with you every morning. In the afternoons, you can cultivate on your own. If you need anything, feel free to come to me anytime."
Though he was a teacher, he had already taken on more of a caretaker role.
Wu Qi didn't make many demands. Morning theory lessons, afternoon cultivation in the mimic grounds, and evenings free for Spirit Arena matches, that was enough.
Next, Sun Buyu took them to the logistics office to collect their cultivation resources for the month.
Since they had just enrolled, and following Meng Shenji's instructions, they were given a five-day adjustment period before officially beginning academy life.
While resting in the dormitory, Wu Qi wrote a letter and sent it to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect,
Ning Fengzhi was quite surprised by Ning Rongrong's return.
Given her personality, without any restraints, she should have been out enjoying herself to the fullest. Why would she come back so soon?
Although he was puzzled, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were very pleased.
However, Chen Xin did not forget to ask Ning Rongrong about Wu Qi.
"Rongrong, I heard you spent quite some time with that Wu Qi. What kind of person is he?"
Ning Rongrong was extremely satisfied with Wu Qi and spoke highly of him without holding back.
Gu Rong couldn't help but tease, "Rongrong, weren't you asking about that boy before? What, have you changed your mind now?"
A blush appeared on Ning Rongrong's face. "Grandpa Bone, what are you saying!"
"Wu Qi might not have admitted it, but I feel he is that boy from back then. Their eyes are very similar—I won't be mistaken."
Hearing this, Chen Xin gave Ning Fengzhi a look.
Since Wu Qi's identity could more or less be confirmed, they could try to make contact with him.
Ning Fengzhi followed up, "If he's someone who's caught Rongrong's heart at first sight, then as her father, shouldn't I meet him?"
Wu Qi was a battle-type Spirit Master, and forming a relationship with him wouldn't violate the sect's rules.
Ning Rongrong was too shy to respond, but she clearly hoped Ning Fengzhi would step in and settle the matter.
"Rongrong, you must be tired from the journey. Go and rest first."
After Ning Rongrong left, the three entered the sect's main hall to discuss matters.
"Fengzhi, are you really planning to align with Spirit Hall?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled. "If it brings greater benefits to the sect, why wouldn't we?"
"The continent has been quiet for over a decade. I have a feeling the coming storm will be even more intense."
Since the Clear Sky Sect withdrew from the world, conflicts across the continent had almost vanished overnight.
Of course, it was possible that many of those conflicts had originally been caused by the Clear Sky Sect.
With their withdrawal, the long-standing alliance among the top three sects had completely collapsed.
Now, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan seemed determined to remain neutral.
That left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to stand alone.
Since they weren't a match for Spirit Hall, why not align with them instead?
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had planted many informants in Spirit City, so Ning Fengzhi was somewhat aware of the internal conflicts within Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong was known to be harsh and unkind, he had no intention of serving under her.
In the end, Ning Fengzhi said, "Let's first find out who he is loyal to, then decide."
That night, Wu Qi sat at his desk deep in thought.
Now that he had arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he had already confirmed during the day that the Royal Team One had not gone out for Spirit Arena matches and was still within the academy.
If he wanted to get in touch with Dugu Bo, he would have to start with Dugu Yan.
He knew that the Dugu grandfather and granddaughter were already poisoned, but he didn't know much about toxins.
Even if Yue Guan provided an antidote formula, it likely wouldn't work.
To cure Dugu Bo, he would need the immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
But that created a logical deadlock.
If he didn't first cure Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo wouldn't trust him, let alone take him to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
But without the immortal herbs from that place, how could he cure Dugu Yan?
In the original timeline, Tang San had only revealed that information when he was pushed to the brink by Dugu Bo.
Since Tang San was fighting for his life, he wouldn't dare lie, so Dugu Bo trusted him.
But Wu Qi had no intention of putting himself in danger. If it could be resolved peacefully, why go to such extremes?
For a moment, he couldn't find an entry point.
If he casually told Dugu Yan she was poisoned, would she even believe him?
If she held a grudge instead, it might take a long time before he ever got a chance to meet Dugu Bo.
As he was thinking, a burst of laughter came from outside the study window.
Opening it, he saw the members of Royal Team One returning to their dorms after training.
Wu Qi noticed them and they noticed him as well.
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