Chapter 1 It is truly regrettable that you are once again the last one...

Inside the small building, more than ten new students were already in an uproar. Their dissatisfaction with the culprit sitting in the corner, who had repeatedly brought shame to the class, had long been simmering. However, their mentor, Hua Yun, had repeatedly emphasized that they must not let this lead to conflict, which is why they had not yet expressed their anger.

"You are truly a good person!" Wang Wu said earnestly, and in the next moment, he changed the subject.

This certainly includes the top genius of his class

Do not pretend to be foolish with me

Although one is the underachiever at the bottom of the class and the other is the second genius only after Henry, the gap between them is indeed vast. However, this casual and natural mode of interaction is perfectly normal for them.

I apologize, what you just said was too sentimental, and I lost my train of thought. Shall we start over?

Wang Wu nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I understand. However, I believe that as elite students, you should not seek so many objective reasons for your failures. The ancients said that a person's greatest enemy is himself..."

Hua Yun understands that this is not due to the students' lack of effort, but sometimes, the phrase 'lack of talent' can be truly devastating

Since the beginning of the school term, it has been more than three weeks, and this is my third request to you... withdraw from school!

When the two are together, their demeanor is calm and natural. Although they do not appear to be a couple, they seem to be quite close, like affectionate friends

Oh

Therefore, Henry had to continue to suppress his anger and question: "Has the Dream Building Technique achieved nothing? Are you at Yangcheng Academy just to live a life of idleness?"

Such a talent can only be exhibited by someone from a prominent family like Henry's. In order to prevent Wang Wu from dragging down the class's performance, he truly spared no effort.

"I hate it!" the girl laughed and scolded, punching him lightly: "Don't call me such a disgusting name!"

Say

In fact, I don't care at all about what you call dream-building techniques; I never intended to become a dream builder anyway. Whether or not dream-building techniques can be learned is of no importance. Having food and shelter is what truly matters

The new students of Yangcheng Academy have been assigned to four mentors, forming four classes for their training. ... They ranked fourth in progress, which means they are at the bottom among the four groups ... . ... This is clearly not the first or second time.

Enough, I do not want to listen to your ancestors' nonsense

After a while, the woman noticed that the students appeared somewhat fatigued, so she clapped her hands and said: "Today's training will stop here for now. Everyone performed quite well. Please pay attention to resting when you return and do not overexert yourselves in your practice. Do you all remember that?"

Even with the best of upbringing, one cannot withstand such provocation; Henry's anger completely broke through the barriers of reason, driving him to throw a powerful punch aimed directly at that detestable face

You

Unlike those warriors who sweat profusely and are filled with fervor, Dream Builders cultivate dreams and extract power from them. The students begin with the initial practice of calming the mind, progressing through the realms of lucid dreaming, emptiness, creation, personification, kingdoms, and the interplay of reality and illusion. Ultimately, they achieve a state of boundless freedom and omnipotence

Meanwhile, more than ten children, approximately twelve or thirteen years old, sat upright with their eyes tightly closed in the small building. Accompanied by the voice of a woman in her early twenties in front of them, their expressions gradually changed, as if they were immersed in a dreamlike state

However, one person remained, standing in front of Wang Wu's table, leaving a faint and insignificant shadow on the table

Wang Wu was also moved by this condition, his face beaming with joy as he excitedly asked, "Are you saying that you will provide me with food and shelter?"

Wang Wu tilted his head and thought for a moment: "One could say it that way as well"

After such a long time, you should understand that your talent is simply not suited for being a Dream Builder! It doesn't matter if your progress is slow, but you have no progress at all! What is the point of you continuing to stay at Yangcheng Academy? No matter how excellent Yangcheng Academy is, it cannot teach someone with insufficient talent anything. Even if you waste another ten years, what good will it do? If you think quitting halfway is embarrassing, then dragging down the class and being the lowest in respect each time, is that really any better? No matter how excellent Yangcheng Academy is, it cannot teach someone with insufficient talent anything. Even if you waste another ten years, what good will it do? If you think quitting halfway is embarrassing, then dragging down the class and being the lowest in respect each time, is that really any better? When all of us have broken through to the Enlightenment Realm, or even further become official Dream Builders, will you still be stuck in the Meditation Stage? Is that really acceptable?

Faced with Henry's roar, Wang Wu displayed a helpless expression: "You shouldn't be so irritable. The world is vast, and one should be broad-minded. How about I tell you a philosophical short story, one of those refreshing kinds."

Within a tranquil and elegant small building, the gentle voice of a graceful woman softly resonates

Amidst the clamor, everyone's gaze was drawn to a certain corner

The other party remained silent, merely smiling. Faced with that smiling face, Li Ruoxi found herself at a loss for words and could only turn around sharply to glare at Wang Wu before leaving in haste

Hmm?

Yangcheng Academy, as the foremost dream-building institution on the mainland, has a very stringent selection process for its students. Those lacking in innate talent and qualifications, even if they are offspring of illustrious noble families, are denied entry. Meanwhile, the academy provides students with the best faculty and the most conducive learning environment. The young woman guiding the students within the small building is a designated mentor of the academy. Despite her youth, she is a rare talent in cultivation, which is why the academy has made an exception to entrust her with significant responsibilities

The blond-haired boy's eyes widened instantly: "Is it still this time?!" The other children were also in an uproar.

Henry felt his blood surge violently from every corner of his body to his head, and for a moment, he experienced a brief blackout. He took a deep breath, employing the calming techniques of the Dreamweaving method to steady his emotions, and then spoke.

Wang Wu's eyes lit up: "You truly understand me!"

The remaining students shook their heads and sighed, gradually leaving in groups, feeling quite helpless about the scene that had just unfolded

The outcome was as expected, and Wang Wu's evasion was like that of a ghost. One moment he was still sitting in the chair, and the next he had appeared several meters away, wearing an expression of calm indifference, exuding an air of nonchalance. Meanwhile, Henry was still intent on delivering further blows, but two of his subordinates had already stepped forward to restrain him, dragging him out of the classroom to avoid any complications.

Good morning, what are you talking about? It's already afternoon! Wang Wu, don't play dumb! You heard what Teacher Hua said just now, right?

In the eyes of the blond-haired youth, this was already the only way to save the class

The children in the small building certainly do not possess such high cultivation. As the new cohort of freshmen at Yangcheng Academy, they have only just begun their practice of Dream Weaving. After more than three weeks, most of the students have passed the meditation phase and entered the later stage of lucid dreaming. With the guidance of their mentors, they can dream during the day and release dreams anytime and anywhere. The speed of their progress is enough to make ordinary Dream Weavers envious.

Henry nodded: "That's right, as long as you drop out."

A boy with a head full of golden hair raised his hand very earnestly and asked, "Teacher Huayun, what is our current ranking in progress?"

Just as she was halfway through her words, Li Ruoxi suddenly felt a tap on her head. In a fit of rage, she turned around, only to see a face that made her unable to explode with anger.

Relax your mind, do not deliberately constrain your thoughts, go with the flow, and restrict your breathing...

After more than three weeks, most of the students have entered the latter half of the waking dream phase, while the boy from Penglai sitting in the corner has remained stuck at the meditation stage, making no progress.

Henry smiled slightly: "Well, I will provide you with the food and accommodation you desire. The Dawn Hotel in the Free City Commercial District is a property of my family. I will give you a single room, along with free meals three times a day, until you get tired of staying there. Then you will immediately withdraw from school, alright?"

You should find a way to transfer me to another class to hinder their progress, so we can work together from the inside and outside

a certain corner, the very source of all this chaos

So, are there any other questions

The children below opened their eyes one after another and responded in unison.

After a brief sermon, Huayun left the small building first; after all, in addition to her role as a mentor, she also had her own cultivation to attend to

That boy from Penglai clearly lacks the talent of a Dream Builder. If the calming phase can be completed through training by any ordinary person, then the waking dream serves as a threshold that distinguishes Dream Builders from ordinary individuals. The boy's performance is typical of an outsider.

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar all around. The Dawn Hotel in the Free City is renowned for its luxury; even the most basic single room costs twenty Free Coins per day—one Free Coin is enough to purchase several hundred pounds of food, and the prices for dining are exorbitantly high.

Faced with Henry's request, Wang Wu furrowed his brow, as if deep in thought. After a few minutes, he slowly spoke: "Actually, I have a better idea..."

At the initial allocation, the talents of each group of students were quite similar. Logically, the progress of the four groups should not differ significantly. Given Huayun's diligence and the students' enthusiastic responses, this class should not remain at the bottom for an extended period.

... ...

The blond boy exerted his utmost restraint, making his voice sound calm and serious. Meanwhile, the noisy little building fell silent, and everyone's gaze converged, focusing on the negotiation between Henry and the boy from Penglai.

He is also a loyal supporter of Henry

The average progress ranking of the class does not signify much; each of your achievements belongs to you individually. There is no need to concern yourself with how others are doing. Focus on your own practice, and the art of building dreams will naturally reward you.

Why would the academy allow such a child to enroll? Clearly, they have no talent whatsoever to be a dream builder

Before he could finish speaking, Henry roared, "Do you think I haven't tried? Besides the good-hearted Teacher Hua Yun, do you think any other class mentor would be willing to take in a useless person like you? ... Wang Wu, what is the point of continuing like this?"

In fact, he is unlike any other student. He entered Yangcheng Academy without undergoing formal qualification assessment with the * textbook *, but was specially approved for admission by the president, the details of which remain undisclosed.

Are you unwilling to drop out just for the buffet and the large dormitory provided by Yangcheng Academy

It is not us! It is you! Without you, we could at least rank second. Do you have any idea how much you have delayed the progress of the entire class?

You

The most distinctive feature of this petite girl is her ear-length bob haircut, resembling a watermelon rind hat

Wang Wu nodded and sighed, saying: "What a pity, you are last again"

It is not that the progress is slow, but rather that there is no progress at all. No matter how Huayun tries to guide, she is unable to enable that child to independently release any dream. The practice during the waking-dream phase is entirely futile, and such results have naturally greatly hindered the average progress of the class

Wang Wu recognized this girl, Li Ruoxi, an outstanding student in the class who was exceptionally diligent in her studies

The classroom fell silent once more, and Wang Wu picked up the novel he had not finished reading during class to continue flipping through it. Then, a fragrant breeze wafted over, and a sweet-faced girl with brown hair casually pulled over a wooden chair to sit across from him, smiling gently.

Wang Wu raised his head and saw a petite girl from Penglai, her small face, filled with resentment, framed by neatly arranged short black hair, resembling a watermelon rind placed on her head

Wang Wu did not dodge, taking a punch directly; of course, it would hurt, but not all at once

Wang Wu, do not be too arrogant

At Yangcheng College, I eat well and live well. Thanks to the special approval from the president, I do not have to pay tuition fees. Such favorable conditions are truly hard to come by, even in dreams

Quickly, the boy with a head full of golden hair stood up from his seat, walked to the desk of the child in the corner, and forcefully slapped the tabletop, drawing the latter's attention

"Who do you think you are, Watermelon Taro!" Li Ruoxi was instantly furious, "I told you not to be so ungrateful! Just now, Henry kindly advised you, why didn't you listen? Do you know what his status is? The gap between you two is like heaven and earth, and you dare to be disrespectful in front of him!"

Looking at the boy from Penglai in the corner, with his eyes half-closed and an expressionless face, even Huayun felt a sense of helplessness

However, the children's patience is also limited

Henry felt that he was on the verge of collapse, for how could a sparrow understand the ambitions of a swan? Compared to Wang Wu, this little bird of mine truly seems shallow!

... ... ''

One month into the new school year, Kelly is Wang Wu's only friend

Henry's words were exceptionally serious and sincere; however, as a listener, Wang Wu's reaction left him feeling that all his efforts had gone to waste.

Hua Yun was slightly taken aback by the question, and then helplessly replied: "In terms of average progress... the fourth."

Wang Wu felt that the lines were utterly unoriginal and lacked impact, so he lowered his head to read a book. However, a delicate white hand suddenly slapped down on the page, not only crumpling the paper but also blocking his line of sight

Wang Wu raised his head: "Oh, Miss Kelly, the second genius of the class, good morning!"

Li Ruoxi shouted: "Do you have any idea how much pressure Henry has been under because of you? You alone have delayed the entire class's progress, making it so he can't even hold his head up in front of the top students from other classes! All because of you, a lowly commoner! Let me tell you, if you don't willingly drop out, I have a thousand ways to make sure you can't stay in the academy, do you hear me..."

Kai, Kelly! Are you going to cover for him again?

With Wang Wu present, the class's ranking can never improve, remaining perpetually at the bottom. This not only deals a devastating blow to the class's reputation but also affects every single student within the class.

Behind the desk, the dark-haired, dark-eyed boy from Penglai smiled slightly and said, "Oh, Henry, good morning ~"

A brilliant dream builder is a kingdom unto themselves

Unable to articulate the reasoning, Henry truly wished to use his fists to beat that delicate face, which only knew how to smile, until it bled from all seven orifices. However, he also understood that this boy of Penglai descent had no other skills, but his fighting ability was exceptionally sharp. Not to mention a child like Henry, even a robust adult might not necessarily be his match.

It now appears that this special approval opportunity is indeed a tremendous waste. Yangcheng Academy, how many people yearn for it yet cannot gain entry?

"You..." Henry was momentarily taken aback, then immediately erupted in anger, "Who would support you! Only a fool would support you!"

To outsiders, such a scene appears truly bizarre; however, for the students at Yangcheng Academy, this moment is nothing out of the ordinary

This is the practice of the dream builders

Sighing, Huayun no longer pondered these meaningless questions

Wang Wu greeted with a smile: "Yo, Watermelon Taro"

Please withdraw from school

A distinguished background, noble lineage, and extraordinary talent—Henry possesses an abundance of impressive assets. However, he also bears a heavier burden than anyone else. While class rankings may be mere titles for others, for him, being first in the class holds far greater significance

However, it seems like you are indulging in a bit of favoritism...