Chapter 5 is not the consulate of the Holy Roman Empire in the Free City
The ensuing melee was clearly orchestrated by him, as the two angry roars were evidently a vocal performance intended to incite conflict. Amidst the chaos, Kelly observed that Wang Wu had been lurking behind the crowd, striking from the shadows. Just from what Kelly witnessed, he had kicked Lin Feng no less than twenty times.
Because there is clearly a blue character "Lin" embroidered on the purse
Wang Wu listened, stunned for quite a while: "Hey, which side are you really on? How could you possibly plead for that person?"
This fool
Or you could use this money to buy a new set, as I heard that the Tower Chess game was updated with a new version last month
After bidding farewell to Kelly, Wang Wu placed the chessboard into his backpack and returned to his dormitory
However, although Kelly was gloating, she was also concerned that her friend, who was oblivious to the consequences, might get into trouble because of it
Wang Wu patted his chest, exuding confidence: "Rest assured, with that idiot, even if he gathers a team, they will still be defeated by me."
Forbidden Area
You! Sigh, if you don't understand, then forget it... It feels like all my efforts have gone to waste. Kelly, feeling disheartened, waved her hand and said, "I need to take a break"
Oh, don't portray me as so sinister. At the beginning, it was just about winning the game. Who would have thought that the official's son would lack composure and resort to violence after losing?
Alright, see you tomorrow
However, after a month of wandering, Wang Wu realized that the forbidden areas within Yangcheng Academy did not necessarily conceal rare treasures. Even if some of these forbidden places held valuables, they were not accessible to him. For instance, the most prominent structure in Yangcheng Academy, the Dream Tower, housed the academy's dean, the most renowned Dream Weaver on the continent. Even if Wang Wu's master, the old one-eyed man, were resurrected, he would likely not dare to sneak in and play a treasure-hunting game.
Sigh... Wang Wu, with a face full of disappointment, put away the chessboard and instead took out a money pouch. Upon opening it, approximately forty to fifty gleaming gold coins were piled inside.
Wang Wu blinked and said, "Isn't this it?"
Sighing inwardly, Kelly found that no matter how quietly she stared at Wang Wu, she could not muster any anger. Therefore, before her cheeks turned hot, she said firmly, "In any case, it is absolutely impossible to play chess in the dormitory with the door closed, so just give up!"
So, how can one daydream? For Wang Wu, interpreting dreams through reason, diagrams, and books is simply an inconceivable matter. No matter how Huayun guides him, he is unable to sink into a dream, and naturally, the waking-dream phase cannot even be discussed.
I am not worried about this! What I mean is that you should be a bit more cautious in your actions, tone it down a little, and do not offend Lin Feng too much, after all, he is a member of the Lin family
Given Wang Wu's current progress, it seems that dropping out is a foregone conclusion
Once expelled, this spacious dormitory would naturally no longer be a place to stay, and the three free meals provided in the cafeteria would also be out of reach. Whenever he thought of this, Wang Wu couldn't help but feel a sense of desolation... Fortunately, he had made preparations in advance. After the test was over, I could just sneak in and change my grades in the grade book... The teacher responsible for recording the grades should be Teacher Hua Yun, right? Where does she live again?
Certainly, the term "loose" refers to the exterior of the villa; he has never delved deeply into the internal space. After all, the skills of a dream builder should not be underestimated, and Wang Wu does not yet believe he can surpass his master.
What kind of joke is this! How do you expect others to see us!
Thinking of his master, Wang Wu could not help but recall the figure of that one-eyed, lame, hunchbacked old man. Although he did not appear remarkable, Wang Wu, who had lived with him for twelve years, was well aware of his formidable abilities. As a so-called expert in his own right, he still felt a considerable distance when compared to that old man. Even that one-eyed old man repeatedly emphasized the importance of never provoking a Dream Builder lightly.
It is not permissible for two people to lock the dormitory door and play chess together; where can they go instead? Having already become familiar with most areas of the college's expert-level resources, it is difficult to find a location that would not be discovered by outsiders.
Kelly was curious: "Where did you get this money from... never mind, forget I asked."
Although Yangcheng Academy publicly claims that all students are equal, theoretical assertions remain just that—theory. Over 80% of the students at the academy come from noble families, and this does not refer to honorary nobility; among them, 10% are members of the most prestigious blue-blood families. Consequently, the honorary nobles and commoners, who are at a disadvantage in terms of talent, family background, and even numbers, undoubtedly become the primary targets of disdain. Even though Kelly has achieved results comparable to those of the majority of the great nobles, in the eyes of someone like Lin Feng, she is still regarded as unworthy of recognition. Thus, the honorary nobles and commoners, who are at a disadvantage in terms of talent, family background, and even numbers, undoubtedly become the primary targets of disdain. Even though Kelly has achieved results comparable to those of the majority of the great nobles, in the eyes of someone like Lin Feng, she is still regarded as unworthy of recognition
At that time, Huayun held a delicate map in her hand, marking several forbidden areas within the academy. Wang Wu immediately memorized all of them. For someone with a golden finger, what could be more enticing than forbidden places?
Kaili had long known that Wang Wu was a master thief—he never tired of reminding her of this and took pride in it. Kaili had also witnessed Wang Wu's thieving techniques; during a trip to the Free City of the North, he once demonstrated his skills for her: right in front of Kaili, he swiftly removed the hairpin from her head with astonishing speed. For a moment, Kaili thought a hairpin had magically appeared in the world, only to realize, upon reaching up to touch her hair, that it was the very one she had just been wearing.
It is precisely because of the continuous portrayal by the old one-eyed man over the years that Wang Wu developed a strong curiosity and even longing for the profession of a Dream Builder. When the dying Dream Builder on the outskirts of the Free City asked him to enter Yangcheng Academy to learn to become a Dream Builder, he agreed without any hesitation
Yangcheng College provides its students with exceptionally favorable accommodation conditions. The college has vacated a lakeside castle to serve as a dormitory building, offering ample space. Most students reside in spacious double suites, while a select few exceptionally talented students enjoy exclusive single rooms, free from the concern of disturbances from others.
Wang Wu shrugged nonchalantly, then held up a large chessboard and said with a smile, "Here, let's use this to play from now on."
Since the beginning of the school year, he has only performed relatively well during the first phase of meditation, able to easily focus his thoughts on a single object without distractions. However, since progressing to the phase of lucid dreaming, he has become somewhat at a loss.
Wang Wu truly enjoys having a friend like Kelly, and he particularly likes to play the incredibly expensive Tower Capture chess with her, which he learned from Lin Feng
Lin Feng must feel extremely unfortunate to have encountered you, having lost such a valuable item; he is probably going mad over it
It is merely a piece of prohibition; how much is it worth?
Kelly sighed, knowing that she would certainly not be able to persuade this smiling person from Penglai, and it was impossible to make him give up thievery. She could only say: "This chess set is too conspicuous; it will be recognized by others"
Until now, Kelly still feels that only the term "extraordinary skill" can describe Wang Wu's artistry
It is impossible for the noblemen of honor to harbor no resentment in their hearts regarding this matter
What is there to see? Wang Wu held the chessboard, feeling perplexed, completely unable to understand what exactly Kelly was upset about
Wang Wu is not clear whether this characteristic indicates a lack of talent; perhaps his talent is indeed that poor, completely lacking the qualifications to become a dream weaver. A month ago, the dying dream weaver outside the city confidently claimed that Wang Wu was the most talented person he had ever seen in his life. It is understandable that a person facing death might speak nonsense. Shortly after that person spoke, he vanished in a flash of light; perhaps it was indeed his ramblings that brought about divine retribution.
This way, there is no need to worry about that set of tower chess being discovered
Most areas of the academy are freely accessible to you; however, there are a few places that require your attention. Under no circumstances should you approach them casually on ordinary days, as they are restricted zones. Do you understand
With Wang Wu's skills, he was truly at ease amidst the scuffle of his peers. Perhaps he had no talent in dream-building, but his fighting abilities were unmatched. However, even Kelly could not have imagined that Wang Wu orchestrated such a farce for the sake of Lin Feng's tower chess game.
He set down the chessboard from the bag, and Wang Wu's thoughts turned once again to playing chess with Kelly
Is that not possible? Or you could come to my dormitory, it's fine since I live in a single room. If I lock the door, who would be able to see us?
It seems that the path of a dream builder is no longer viable, and in some time, it will likely lead to dropping out of school
During the week she traveled north with him, Kelly was quite troubled by it. Fortunately, after entering Yangcheng Academy, life became relatively simple, and Wang Wu did not cause any more trouble. However, today's incident has led to a significant mess. "What a troublesome fool..."
However, it is uncertain how much longer we can stay here
Kelly's airway: "Are you going to come to my dormitory every day in the future?"
As for whether Kelly herself has the audacity to ignore the ban and fool around with Wang Wu, Wang Wu has never even considered it
Kelly stared at Wang Wu for a while, but found that he seemed to have no understanding of her meaning. She wanted to explain further, but felt an inexplicable flush on her face, and the words that had just risen to her lips were abruptly halted, leaving her unable to speak again
Moreover, Kelly's greatest strength lies in her fearlessness in the face of failure; she fights on despite repeated defeats, maintaining her integrity. Her chess skills surpass those of the old one-eyed player by more than a notch. The latter, upon realizing that he could never defeat Wang Wu through legitimate means, resorted to underhanded tactics to resolve disputes on the chessboard, such as stealing pieces, stealing pieces, and stealing pieces. Once Wang Wu learned this craft, the old player completely withdrew from the chess scene
Given Wang Wu's qualifications, he certainly should not receive the same treatment as a genius student. However, the dean's special approval for his admission compelled the dormitory administrator to exercise extra caution. As a result, Wang Wu benefited significantly, residing in the top-floor rooms of the castle alongside several genius students from this year's new intake
It doesn't matter, just make sure no outsiders see us when we play chess
Therefore, when Lin Feng flew into a rage because four pieces had turned into three, Kelly immediately guessed that Wang Wu must be behind it. Although she did not know how he had managed to circumvent the constraints of the board's rules and forcibly removed the pieces from the board, there was only one person present who could accomplish such a feat, and that was Wang Wu.
Opening the dormitory window, Wang Wu gazed into the distance, his eyes crossing over the Illusion Lake beside the ancient castle, where he saw a row of villas on the opposite shore. That was the faculty dormitory of Yangcheng Academy, and Huayun lived in the third villa of the second row.
The tower chess, worth thousands, is fundamentally different from the nearly worn-out popular version in Kelly's hands. Just holding the pieces and playing with them is a form of enjoyment. ... Unfortunately, Kelly herself does not agree ... . ... Reflecting on what Kelly just said, Wang Wu couldn't help but feel confused.
Besides ... . ... Suddenly, Wang Wu recalled a term that Hua Yun had mentioned during a class meeting at the beginning of the semester.
For these teachers, the accommodation conditions provided by the college are much better than those for the students. On one hand, the Dream Builders teaching at Yangcheng College mostly possess considerable cultivation levels. On the other hand, if these powerful Dream Builders are too close to each other, they are bound to interfere with one another during their cultivation.
It is not that easy; with so many students and teachers in Yangcheng Academy, you should find a place without outsiders to come out.
Although they pretended to pity Lin Feng, the thought of that blue-blooded noble's arrogant demeanor made Kelly and Tushu feel a bit schadenfreude. For the honor-bound nobility, witnessing the misfortunes of the great nobles had become a rare form of daily entertainment.
In the days that follow, Lin Feng may trouble you
It is a pity that I do not possess the qualifications to become a dream builder; it seems that in the future, I will still have to rely on the skills of a golden finger to make a living
Looking at Wang Wu's still youthful and delicate face, Kelly suddenly remembered that the other party was actually just an eleven or twelve-year-old child, and that for the past more than ten years, he had been confined in an underground labyrinth undergoing rigorous training. Although it cannot be said that he was completely ignorant of the world, he indeed suffered from a severe lack of common knowledge.
Waking dreams, as the name suggests, refer to daydreaming; however, for Wang Wu, dreams themselves are quite inexplicable. Since birth, Wang Wu has never had a single dream.
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At Yangcheng Academy, I did not learn anything of substance; the only meaningful experience was playing chess every day with the brown-haired girl. Her chess skills were actually quite impressive, far superior to that of the old one-eyed man who had personally taught me how to play but was quickly surpassed by me and thereafter refused to play against me again.
The periodic assessments mentioned by Kelly are an incentive measure established by Yangcheng College for its students, with clear rewards and penalties. Those who achieve outstanding results naturally receive various generous rewards, while those with excessively poor performance may face expulsion, as there are precedents for this.
However, this unique layout has greatly facilitated Wang Wu's movements. Within a month of the school year starting, he has already explored most areas of the academy under the cover of night, particularly the faculty accommodation area, which is remarkably lax in security, allowing him to come and go freely
There are some places that are simply breeding grounds for ferocious beasts. When Wang Wu entered, he took just one glance and immediately retreated, thinking that if he had lingered for a few more steps, his flesh would likely have been used as feed. Although there are many forbidden areas in Yangcheng Academy, Wang Wu has yet to discover a single one of real value. However, upon careful reflection, there is indeed one forbidden area that is quite interesting. It is a simple, low-roofed small house, located in a rather inconspicuous corner of the academy. The interior is empty and unremarkable, and there are very few people passing by. In the future, he could invite Kelly to play chess there, as it seems that even if an ordinary person accidentally passed by, they would not dare to disregard the academy's prohibitions.