"Quick, quick, quick, Yu Yan, tell me what you just saw, tell me about the energy in that light."
Seeing Yu Yan open his eyes, Xiao Wu hurriedly asked, wanting to know what happened.
"The Moonlight Essence within the moonlight is silver-white, just like the moonlight that fell last night; they flow down from the moon..."
While recalling the characteristics of the Moonlight Essence, Yu Yan tried his best to describe to Xiao Wu what it actually looked like.
From Xiao Wu's inquiry, it wasn't hard to see that she didn't feel this special energy, the Moonlight Essence. Fortunately, she could Cultivate by absorbing the high-quality spirit power dissipating from him, so it couldn't be said she gained no benefit at all.
After a slight hesitation, Yu Yan eventually spoke about the Essence of Sun and Moon.
In Yu Yan's description, Xiao Wu's face was filled with joy and anticipation. Upon learning that purple qi and Moonlight Essence could merge into an even more powerful new energy, she became even more eager to one day absorb these potent energies directly.
Coming out of the Star Dou Great Forest and meeting Yu Yan in Yu Village was truly fortunate.
When Yu Yan finished his explanation, Xiao Wu finally spoke: "Yu Yan, you have to work hard and try to figure out how to absorb purple qi and Moonlight Essence as soon as possible."
"Mhm, I'll figure it out as soon as I can."
Yu Yan nodded; he also wanted to know not just the 'what' but the 'why'.
After practicing two sets of Tai Chi Fist with Xiao Wu on the mountaintop, the two headed down the mountain together.
Having cultivated all night, a faint sleepiness resurfaced once he stopped. What he needed to do now was go back and have a good sleep.
As Spirit Scholars, Yu Yan and Xiao Wu were still unable to defy basic human needs... Time slipped away unnoticed, and in the blink of an eye, it was time to head to Balak Junior Soul Master Academy for school.
"Xiao Yan, Xiao Wu, after you two go to Balak Junior Soul Master Academy, you must Cultivate well, learn more knowledge, and become Spirit Masters soon."
At the entrance of Yu Village, Old Man Yu gave Yu Yan and Xiao Wu his final reminders, repeating words he had already said countless times.
Old Man Yu didn't have much experience or knowledge; he had said everything he could. At the moment of parting, this was all he could say.
Just like parents who don't know much and can only tell you to study hard.
"Don't worry, Grandpa Yu. Xiao Wu and I will Cultivate hard. I'll give you a surprise when we come back for the holidays this year."
Sitting on the carriage, Yu Yan smiled and waved goodbye to Old Man Yu. The surprise he spoke of was naturally becoming a Spirit Master. He only needed to wait for one more night of the full moon to successfully Breakthrough to level ten and become a Spirit Master.
There was even less to worry about regarding Xiao Wu; she was already Innate Full Spirit Power. As long as she condensed a spirit ring for herself, she could successfully Breakthrough and become a Spirit Master.
Xiao Wu stood beside Yu Yan, smiling and waving goodbye to Old Man Yu.
"Hahaha, I'll be waiting for your surprise."
Old Man Yu waved goodbye with a chuckle, watching the carriage slowly drive toward Balak City.
Not until the carriage disappeared from sight did Old Man Yu turn around and head back to Yu Village.
The person taking Yu Yan and Xiao Wu to Balak City this time was Yu Qiqiang, who had gone to Balak City with them last time. There weren't many suitable candidates in the village; for safety reasons, Old Man Yu directly designated Yu Qiqiang for the escort.
The next morning, Yu Qiqiang successfully delivered Yu Yan and Xiao Wu to the gate of Balak Junior Soul Master Academy.
Balak Junior Soul Master Academy was located near the city gate of the East District of Balak City.
Also in the East District were the Balak Intermediate and Balak Advanced Soul Master Academies, the Soul Fighting Arena, the Spirit Hall, the Spirit Master Auction, and a series of other things related to Spirit Masters.
At the guard post by the gate, after showing their Work-Study Student certificates and the martial soul awakening certificates issued by the Spirit Hall, Yu Yan and Xiao Wu dragged their luggage and entered the academy behind a senior Work-Study Student who came to help.
The students who could study here were all potential Spirit Masters. As long as the guards weren't stupid, they wouldn't do something as foolish as provoking, blocking, or demanding bribes.
Perhaps because it was located in the main city, even though it was only an Elementary academy, the decoration of Balak Junior Soul Master Academy could be described as luxurious.
How to describe this luxury?
To give a simple example, Balak Junior Soul Master Academy had a Mimicry Training Ground.
For an Elementary soul master academy to have a Mimicry Training Ground that some Intermediate soul master academies didn't even have—even if it was just the most common type that enhanced spirit power density—was a shocking thing.
Besides the Mimicry Training Ground, infrastructure such as the gate built of white jade, the fountain at the entrance that never stopped year-round, the expensive flowers on both sides of the road, and the spacious public cultivation rooms were all present.
After seeing Yu Yan and Xiao Wu's shock, You Zhibin, the senior Work-Study Student responsible for guiding them, explained the reason.
Balak Advanced Soul Master Academy, as an academy that could consistently break into the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, had always been the pride of the King of the Balak Kingdom, his capital for boasting to the outside world, and the place where he cultivated his confidants.
The Elementary, Intermediate, and advanced soul master academies in Balak City all shared the same lineage. For the Elementary soul master academy to be this luxurious, it was entirely thanks to the advanced soul master academy.
After explaining why Balak Junior Soul Master Academy was so luxurious, You Zhibin said with considerable pride, "Also, let me tell you a secret: in terms of luxury alone, our Balak Junior Soul Master Academy is the fourth-ranked Elementary soul master academy on the entire continent. You've gotten a huge bargain coming to school here."
"Then which three academies are the top three?"
After hearing You Zhibin's introduction, Xiao Wu became somewhat curious about the top three.
"Heaven Dou Royal Elementary Soul Master Academy, Star Luo Royal Elementary Soul Master Academy, and Spirit Hall Elementary Soul Master Academy."
You Zhibin named the three soul master academies, and Yu Yan and Xiao Wu immediately felt it made sense. It wasn't that Balak Junior Soul Master Academy wasn't impressive, but that the top three were simply unbeatable.
Following behind the senior Work-Study Student You Zhibin, Yu Yan arrived at the Work-Study Student dormitory.
The Work-Study Student dormitory at Balak Junior Soul Master Academy was not a communal bunk room; it was a six-story building with four-person rooms.
This living environment was leagues better than Shrek Academy, the number one academy on the continent ten thousand years later; it was a complete win.
Looking at this large building, Yu Yan couldn't help but recall his wonderful university days.
Although it sounded strange for a six-year-old child to reminisce about university days, that was the reality.
"This building is very large and has many rooms. Since there aren't many of us Work-Study Students, you two can choose any four-person room in this building as long as the door is open."
Standing in front of the Work-Study Student dormitory, You Zhibin pointed at the building and introduced it to Yu Yan and Xiao Wu.
After the introduction, You Zhibin turned and walked toward the school gate to wait for the next batch of Work-Study Students.
"Come on, let's go inside and pick a place to stay."
"Yeah, we must pick a good spot."
Carrying their luggage, Yu Yan and Xiao Wu walked into the building where they would live for a long time in the future.