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Time flew by, and in a blink of an eye, five years had passed. The graduation ceremony of Nuoding Elementary Spirit Master Academy had just concluded, and the campus was filled with the clamor and sentimentality of impending farewells.
Many students were busy packing their bags in their dorms, preparing to return home or embark on the next stage of their cultivation journey.
Dorm Seven, where the work-study students lived, was no exception. A group of youths who had once cultivated, lived, and studied together were now putting clothes and books into their backpacks, one by one, and the air was thick with the scent of departure.
Just then, Tang San approached Tang Chuan, his expression slightly solemn, and asked, "Brother, are you really not coming to Shrek Academy with me? Yu Xiaogang told me that Shrek Academy is a very formidable place, known as a 'monster concentration camp.
' It's said that its teaching resources are extremely rich, and the Academy has more than two Spirit Saints and several Spirit Emperors as teachers. Moreover, one of its most outstanding students has already become the youngest Elder of Spirit Hall."
At this moment, Tang Chuan was quietly sitting on his bed, meditating with his eyes closed. His aura was steady and profound, his entire being seemingly immersed in a calm as deep as the sea, until Tang San's voice fell, and he slowly opened his eyes. His eyelashes trembled slightly, and a blue-golden light flickered in his eyes. After a moment of silence, Tang Chuan shook his head, his voice calm and firm as he said, "No."
Hearing this, Tang San was stunned, seemingly not expecting his brother to refuse so directly. Just as he was about to persuade him further, Tang Chuan spoke softly, articulating his reasons word by word. "I've already inquired about this Academy a long time ago. It's only been established for about twenty years.
How much genuine foundation can an Academy that's just started accumulate? On the surface, they call it a 'monster concentration camp,' but it's mostly a reputation built on creating an air of mystery and hype." At this point, Tang Chuan paused, a hint of mockery appearing at the corner of his mouth, and continued, "I heard that their admission standard is under thirteen years old, and an Elder of Spirit Hall is at least a Titled Douluo.
But on the Douluo Continent, I don't recall hearing about any Titled Douluo around thirty years old, do I? This is either deliberate propaganda by Spirit Hall to win over Shrek Academy, or it's false information released by Shrek Academy for recruitment." Currently, the youngest Titled Douluo openly known on the Continent was Tang Hao. As for Bibi Dong, because she had always hidden her strength, the outside world did not know when she had broken through to Titled Douluo.
Hearing this, Tang San pondered for a moment, the image of Yu Xiaogang's confident assertions appearing in his mind. Although Tang Chuan's words made sense, he ultimately chose to believe Yu Xiaogang, saying, "Perhaps... perhaps that Titled Douluo senior from Shrek Academy is just too obscure, which is why we haven't heard of him? Yu Xiaogang shouldn't lie to me, right? After all, he knows a lot about the Spirit Master world."
Tang Chuan gently shook his head, his expression a little helpless, and said, "If you want to go, then go. I didn't say you couldn't. But you must remember, no matter how good the path others point out, it's still someone else's path. Your own life cannot be entirely planned by others. As for me, I already have a place I want to go. So I won't be going to Shrek Academy with you."
Tang San was startled, looking at Tang Chuan in confusion, and pressed, "Brother, where are you going?"
"Heaven Dou City!" Tang Chuan's gaze calmly looked out the window, and he softly uttered these three words.
Just then, a slightly displeased girl's voice interjected. "Hmph, Third Brother, if he doesn't want to go, then he doesn't. We'll just go ourselves!" Xiao Wu stood with her hands on her hips, her big eyes showing a hint of displeasure. Then, she walked over briskly and unceremoniously linked her arm through Tang San's.
Tang San was instantly startled, his small face flushing red. He wanted to break free but didn't know how to, and awkwardly lowered his head, saying, "Th-that's fine then... we'll go to Shrek Academy." In his previous life in the Tang Sect, Tang San was a homebody. Every day, besides researching hidden weapons, he researched how to kill. He hadn't had much contact with women. Now, he and Xiao Wu were both in their developing adolescence, and sudden physical contact with Xiao Wu inevitably caused some stirrings in his heart.
"Brother, then please be careful on your journey. After you've registered, if you have time, remember to visit me at Shrek Academy in Soto City." Xiao Wu seemed completely unconcerned with Tang Chuan's choice.
With a smirk, her face clearly showing an expression of 'I don't care where you go,' she immediately pulled Tang San to turn around and continue packing. For Tang San, after these few years of getting along, he felt that his brother was a very capable person and could absolutely take care of himself. So, he didn't say much more. After all, everyone has their own choices, just as he trusted Yu Xiaogang.
A few hours later, the sun set in the west, and the dormitories of Nuoding Academy gradually became quiet. Inside Dorm Seven, the beds were neatly made, the bedding folded, and besides a few pieces of furniture, it was empty.
Tang Chuan stood alone in the room, quietly looking around. This place held several years of his memories: observing coldly, cultivating in secret, hiding his edge... Now, it was finally time to leave.
Tang Chuan unhurriedly began to pack his luggage; everything was very simple. He had very few belongings: besides a few yellowed notebooks, a spare cloak, and the
Soon after, Tang Chuan arrived at a secluded patch of grassland outside the city. This place was far from human habitation, with few visitors. Looking around, Blue Silver Grass grew everywhere, stretching endlessly. Only one stalk in the center, with a thicker stem, deeper color, and a faint blue-golden glow, stood out from its surroundings.
Looking at that Blue Silver Grass, Tang Chuan's expression slowly softened. He walked over slowly, stopped in front of the blue-golden Blue Silver Grass, then knelt down, his fingertips gently caressing the faintly glowing leaves.
"Mother, next, we are leaving this place." In his previous life, Tang Chuan was an orphan, growing up in an orphanage, and had never seen his parents. In this life, although he had a father, Tang Hao neglected him, which meant he had almost no affection for Tang Hao, and even felt some aversion. As for the mother before him, he still had some feelings.
Although he had never truly met her, after these few years of being together, he could clearly feel that Ah Yin was different from Tang Hao.
As he spoke, Tang Chuan took out a finely crafted small shovel from his clothes. His movements were exceptionally gentle as he slowly dug out the blue-golden Blue Silver Grass, roots and soil included, bit by bit, fearing that he might accidentally damage its roots.
Once Ah Yin was completely removed, Tang Chuan carefully transplanted her into a pot he had prepared earlier. The pot was filled with the special nutrient soil he had mixed, with layers protecting the roots, and finely crushed plant leaves sprinkled on top, faintly emitting a subtle aura of life.