Chapter 53: The fight begins on the first day of entering the academy.
Grandma Shui Jingxin sat by the bed, her eyes filled with curiosity.
Can you tell me now?
"How did you manage to absorb your second spirit ring for a thousand years?"
Yu Xiaolie pondered for a moment and then told the truth.
"Actually, the number of years a Soul Master can absorb a Soul Ring is not fixed."
"The commonly mentioned time limit is just statistical data. The upper limit of absorption depends on the strength of the physical body and the quality of the martial soul."
Upon hearing this, Granny Shui Jingxin's face showed a thoughtful expression.
"I grew up in the sect, fed with rare and precious herbs, and underwent training far exceeding that of a normal Soul Master. My physical strength is unmatched by ordinary Soul Masters."
Yu Xiaolie paused for a moment, looked into Granny Shui Jingxin's eyes, and spoke in a slightly heavy tone.
"So, Granny Shui, I know you hope that the Soul Masters in Tianshui Academy and your family can absorb Soul Rings beyond their level."
"But to be honest, they no longer have that option."
"Even if we make them run with stones on their backs every day, it will have little effect on increasing the age of their Soul Rings."
Upon hearing this, Granny Shui Jingxin's face showed disappointment.
After a long while, she slowly felt relieved and sighed softly.
"I see."
"Therefore, if you want to absorb a higher-age spirit ring, you must lay a foundation from childhood. The older you are, the more limited the effect of training will be."
Yu Xiaolie nodded.
He has already told Granny Shui Jingxin the most important information.
As for himself, after being enhanced by the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye and the Immortal Herb, his meridian endurance, bone density, and total amount of Qi and blood are no longer at a normal level.
The third spirit ring can absorb spirit rings that are at least six thousand years old.
He appears to be at level 29, but his true strength surpasses that of a Soul Master.
"Get some rest. Come with me to Tianshui College tomorrow."
Her tone returned to its usual gentleness.
Although Yu Xiaolie's answer disappointed her somewhat, she didn't blame him.
On the contrary, although Yu Xiaolie was only a Great Soul Master, Granny Shui Jingxin could tell at a glance that he was a true dragon. A golden scale is not something that can stay in a pond; once it encounters wind and clouds, it will transform into a dragon.
Now, Yu Xiaolie is just one storm in the making.
The next morning.
After completing his daily training, Yu Xiaolie prepared to head to Tianshui Academy.
When he arrived at the gate of the mansion, he saw that Granny Shui Jingxin was already waiting there.
To his surprise, Shui Qing'er was also there, wearing a light blue dress, her bright eyes sparkling with excitement.
Good morning, Xiaolie!
Shui Qing'er waved to Yu Xiaolie with a smile on her face.
"I heard you're going to Tianshui University to be a coach, and I wanted to go back to my alma mater, so I came along."
Yu Xiaolie smiled slightly and nodded to the two of them.
"Good morning, Grandma Shui, Miss Qing'er."
Granny Shui Jingxin glanced at the sky and said softly.
"It's about time, let's go."
After leaving the mansion, the three of them boarded a carriage together and headed towards Tianshui Academy.
The carriage traveled through the city for about half an hour before finally stopping in front of a large building.
There are also a pair of phoenix statues on both sides of the gate, which are similar to the statues in the Tianshui Phoenix Clan Mansion, but they look more magnificent.
Above the main gate hangs a blue plaque with the four large silver characters "Tianshui College" written on it.
"arrive."
"Grandma Shui Jingxin said softly, and got off the carriage first."
Shui Qing'er jumped off the carriage excitedly, her face full of anticipation.
"Xiao Lie, this is my alma mater, Tianshui College! What do you think of it?"
Yu Xiaolie looked around and saw several towering towers in the distance of the academy, which looked quite magnificent.
"It is indeed very impressive."
Upon hearing this, Shui Qing'er smiled proudly.
"Of course, Tianshui Academy is one of the most famous high-level soul master academies in the northern part of the Tiandou Empire, and has cultivated countless outstanding soul masters."
"The academy also has the Heavenly Water Formation, which provides an excellent training environment and is of great benefit to the growth of ice-type soul masters."
After Granny Shui Jingxin led Yu Xiaolie and the other into the academy, they walked along a stone path.
The road was lined with rows of tall cedar trees, their emerald green needles swaying gently in the wind.
Along the way, female students in uniform passed by from time to time. When they saw Grandma Shui Jingxin, they would respectfully bow and greet her.
When they saw Yu Xiaolie, a hint of curiosity and surprise flashed in their eyes. They clearly did not expect to see a man in this girls' academy.
The three walked across a wide square and then came to a very elegant building.
A small sign hangs on the gate, which reads "Academic Affairs Office".
"The Academic Affairs Office is where all the teachers in the college work. I need to go there first to introduce you to them."
Granny Shui Jingxin explained, then pushed open the door and went inside.
Several long tables were set up in the hall, and behind each table sat a person, all of whom were working on various files and documents with their heads down.
Upon seeing Granny Shui Jingxin enter, everyone stood up and bowed respectfully.
"Hello, Dean!"
Grandma Shui Jingxin nodded, then led Yu Xiaolie and Shui Qing'er to a door and gently knocked on it.
"Please come in."
A clear, crisp female voice came from inside.
Granny Shui Jingxin led the two inside.
This is a very large conference room with a conference table in the center.
The table was surrounded by women, mostly between forty and sixty years old, each radiating considerable soul power.
Upon seeing Granny Shui Jingxin enter, everyone stood up and bowed respectfully.
"Hello, Dean!"
Grandma Shui Jingxin nodded slightly, gesturing for everyone to sit down.
"Dear teachers, today I'm bringing you a new colleague."
She turned around and pointed at Yu Xiaolie.
"This is Yu Xiaolie, the new male coach who will assist us in improving the students' practical skills."
As soon as he finished speaking, a murmur rippled through the meeting room, and all the female teachers turned their gazes toward Yu Xiaolie, their eyes filled with confusion.
Yu Xiaolie bowed to everyone.
"Hello everyone, I am Yu Xiaolie, a level 29 Great Soul Master. My Martial Soul is the mutated Martial Soul Dragon Cub."
His self-introduction was concise and clear.
After he revealed his soul power level, the discussion in the conference room suddenly grew louder.
"Level 29? So young and already a coach?"
"A male coach? Hasn't our academy always been an all-girls academy?"
"What can a level 29 Soul Master teach?"
A chorus of doubts arose from the crowd, clearly indicating their skepticism towards the new male coach.
Just then, a tall female teacher stood up. She was about forty years old, with long, black hair tied up in a bun, and a sharp glint in her phoenix eyes.
"Dean, please forgive my bluntness."
"I don't think it's a wise move to bring in a male coach, especially a level 29 Soul Master."
Grandma Shui Jingxin glanced at her, her tone calm.
"Teacher Shangguan, I understand your concerns, but Yu Xiaolie's close-combat skills are outstanding, which is exactly what our students lack."
The woman, referred to as Teacher Shangguan, shook her head, a hint of disdain in her eyes.
"Close combat?"
"Our Tianshui Academy has always been known for its long-range control and strong attacks, so there is no need for students to learn close combat."
Her tone was full of disapproval.
"Furthermore, how strong can a level 29 Great Soul Master's fighting skills be?"
Shui Qing'er couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward, about to retort, but was gently stopped by Yu Xiaolie.
"Teacher Shangguan, right?"
Teacher Shangguan gave him a cold look.
Yu Xiaolie wasn't angry; instead, he smiled slightly.
"Well then, since Teacher Shangguan has some doubts about my abilities, why don't we just have a fight?"
His words had barely left his lips when the other teachers in the meeting room stared at him in astonishment.
How dare a level 29 Great Soul Master challenge a level 66 Soul Emperor?
Isn't this just inviting humiliation?
Shangguan Huina was taken aback at first, then let out a cold laugh.
"Fine, let's fight! I'd like to see what you're capable of, daring to be so arrogant!"
She looked at Granny Shui Jingxin, her eyes filled with a questioning gaze.
Granny Shui Jingxin was silent for a moment, then nodded.
"Alright, let's find out on the playground then."
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