Chapter 4, The Glutton

Hmm

Isn't this the food enthusiast from the cafeteria this morning?

In her ears, she could constantly hear the comments from boys in other classes about her

Indeed, he is more than ten thousand times more handsome than those boys in our class who look like bears

Xu Lu did not eat anything; she simply sat across from me watching me eat

After unloading a batch of iron swords, I pushed the cart to transport the second batch. There are about seven or eight classes conducting outdoor lessons in this training ground, and it seems that no one has noticed me. This is fine; in the past, I wanted to be low-key but couldn't manage it, and now I wish to be high-profile but lack the capital to do so. It is truly a twist of fate!

Although the training sword is not very heavy, I have become accustomed to using spiritual energy to empower my muscles. At this moment, relying solely on my physical body to perform the task has already made me feel some fatigue, but I can still endure it

Brother Xuan, how did you end up at the Wanling Academy

I suddenly turned around, and sure enough, this fellow was standing right behind me, wearing the uniform of a student from the Academy of All Spirits. Without saying a word, we embraced each other.

Unless you want to die

The boys protested in unison: "Hmph, just a mere substitute student, look at him, not even a glimmer of talent on his head, he probably hasn't even awakened any abilities, he deserves to be a substitute student for life!"

Isn't that courting death

It is said that Su Yan is the daughter of the Chief Su Xicheng, but what about the future second in line for the Federation's succession

Saying this, Song Qian patted my shoulder and comforted me, "But it doesn't matter, who is my brother Xuan? Not to mention the sword grinding office, even in a sewer office, he can soar to great heights and dominate the world, right?"

A true hero does not suffer immediate losses, but to make me concede defeat is simply impossible

It is just as well that he is not here; in his absence, I have become the director of the Sword Polishing Office!

Song Qian said: "Whether as a substitute student or not, at least my brother and I can be together again"

I feel somewhat apprehensive, as the saying goes, "Of the thirty-six strategies, fleeing is the best." So I asked, "Do you... have any other matters to discuss?"

She stood sideways to my direction, swinging her training sword, and instantly, wisps of faint flames swirled around the blade, exuding an imposing aura

I lifted my head, and suddenly a stunningly beautiful face came into view, a face so familiar. Indeed, it was the girl who performed the awakening ceremony for me eight days ago in the chapel of Silver Leaf City, the legendary Valkyrie Su Xiyu. No, that is incorrect; this is her niece, Su Yan! She must have thought it was amusing to switch identities with Su Xiyu to help me awaken.

The teacher turned to look at me and said with a smile, "Please help me take this off, thank you."

Indeed, it is Su Yan, the genius who has just achieved the top score... and she is surprisingly beautiful as well

Soon, Training Ground No. 8 arrived. In the center, a class was practicing swordsmanship. The teacher was a man of about thirty years old, appearing cultured and refined, dressed simply in a round-neck white shirt, looking very capable

Around them, nearly twenty students displayed expressions of astonishment, each one looking dumbfounded, indicating that they were all newcomers

The Wrath of the Red Dragon · Feiyan, this is a well-known weapon in the Academy of All Spirits. How can I fight against Feiyan with this iron sword?

She seemed to want to say something, her face quickly flushed red, surely recalling the scene from that day when her clothes were burned to ashes by the wicked flames, leaving her exposed. Flames swirled around her palms, and it seemed as if the spiritual power within her was on the verge of spiraling out of control.

The teacher did not turn his head and said, "Take off the sword, and you may leave."

To be honest, he is quite handsome

... ...

As I was eating, I ended up consuming a full breakfast meant for seven people, which I found quite strange; when did I develop such a large appetite

I am extremely grateful and have gone to buy food for two people

You ... ... raise your head

That day I ... ... you ... ... you really should not have looked at me that way

Deep down, I cannot help but feel a warmth; with Song Qian in this school, I will not feel too lonely.

Su Yan suddenly threw a training sword in front of me, her starry eyes gazing at me with pride, and she spoke each word with conviction: "We are both at fault. I have already apologized to you for my mistakes. Now it is your turn. I challenge you to a duel to settle the grievances between us. Do you accept?"

... ...

How?

"Alright, it's a deal. But what about sharpening the sword..." Song Qian's face was filled with profound meaning, and his gaze overflowed with endless sympathy

"It's fine, just use mine. This card has no limit." Xu Lu took out a silver card.

That matter was my fault, I am sorry

You are welcome

Returning to the Sword Polishing Office, I took out the work sheet and noted that Training Ground No. 1 needed an additional 46 training swords. I loaded them all onto a small cart and then pushed the cart out of the Sword Polishing Office. Throughout my entire time at work, the old man did not appear, as if he had vanished completely

Training Ground No. 1, a group of teachers is conducting lessons. Not far away stands a bearded teacher, dressed in soft armor and holding an iron sword, who says: "The speed of sword strikes must be swift; otherwise, it loses its inherent power. Gradual attacks with great force are characteristics of bladed weapons, not of sword-type weapons. Pay close attention, channel your spiritual energy into the weapon, and remember: it must be fast, precise, and fierce"

Brush!

... ...

That girl must be Su Yan, right

Su Yan looked at me, seemingly quite angry, with a hint of indignation on her delicately carved little face. Her beautiful brows were tightly furrowed, as if she were engaged in an internal struggle. After several seconds, she let out a sigh, as if forgiving herself, and said: "You... I heard that you later burned your meridians and ruined your cultivation, is that true?"

I lowered my head to begin unloading, but at that moment, with the sound of rustling footsteps, a figure approached me, stepping in exquisite leather boots that belonged exclusively to the girls of Wanling Academy

My gaze became sharp as I asked, "You little brat, speak plainly."

As Song Qiang just asked this question, he suddenly thought of something that made him feel deeply guilty, and he continued, "You... after you burned your meridians and ruined your cultivation, I originally planned to stay with you until you woke up, but the academy has started, and if I don't leave now, my father has already threatened to break my dog leg."

I work at the Mo Jian office, a department introduced to me by my cousin. You can come to see me during your free time.

Wisdom

How could there be tears in Assistant Xu's eyes

I glanced at her, pretending to be generous, but in reality, who could resolutely refuse such a sincere apology from a super beauty?

Just after seeing Xu Lu off, a voice suddenly came from behind: "Xuan Ge? Is that really you?!"

I glanced at him and said, "While I haven't thought about hitting anyone, hurry up and go to class!"

The delivery of swords continued until the eighth batch was sent to Training Ground No. 8, at which point a sense of relief finally washed over me

However, the students from several surrounding classes almost all directed their gazes towards this class, specifically towards a girl within it. The girl wore the same school uniform as the other girls, but her long, light golden hair was particularly striking. From my perspective, the shirt of her uniform was stretched quite high, and her short skirt was also slightly lifted at the back, clearly indicating a good figure, with the legendary S-curve being quite evident

I was slightly taken aback; this was certainly not an attempt to challenge me, but rather a discomfort stemming from having been seen completely by me. Unable to resolve this knot in her heart, she could only convince herself through the notion of a challenge

Let us go

I naturally understand: "It's nothing, Xiao Qian, I am now a reserve student at the Academy of All Spirits."

... ...

With a sharp crack, an entire iron post was unexpectedly severed in half; this old fellow indeed possesses some skill

Well

It is the voice of Song Qian

Xu Lu chuckled softly, gracefully adjusted her short skirt, stood up and said: "Silly boy, what are you thinking? Once you're full, let's go. I'll take you to see the location of the training ground, which will be the place you mainly go to in the future"

Strong in capability and beautiful in appearance, if only I could steal a kiss...

Thank you

At that moment, I had already walked around and respectfully said to the teacher in the shirt: "Teacher, the training swords for Training Ground No. 8 have been delivered"

The options for breakfast are quite limited, consisting of bread, milk, eggs, and so on. When I presented my student card as a substitute student, the chef provided me with three eggs, two pieces of bread, and a large cup of milk

I looked at my student card and said, "This student card is a fixed amount, and it seems I can no longer continue to make purchases."

What a foodie!

I pushed the cart over and respectfully said, "Teacher, the 46 training swords you requested have been delivered."

Snap

Devouring food ravenously, it felt as though my stomach could never be full; after finishing all of this, I surprisingly still felt a slight hunger.

Hmm. I nodded and said, "However, it has nothing to do with you; it is my own reason."

... ...

... ...

Well... this, alright, thank you, Assistant Xu

And it is almost impossible for me to integrate with them, after all, in the eyes of this group of students, I, a person without a trace of spiritual power and unable to awaken any talent, is simply an outlier

Look, this substitute student has eaten a full seven large plates of food

Yes, teacher

Her tone seemed to leave me no choice but to agree

Pushing my unicycle, the wheel emitted a strange creaking sound as I passed through one training ground after another, walking towards my destination under the gaze of a group of boys and girls, while also hearing their whispered discussions in my ears

Not wanting to be beaten while also wanting to save face requires something else entirely

Due to the association with the noble academy, the girls on the road generally have a higher level of attractiveness. In comparison, the women on the streets of Silverleaf City are simply unremarkable. As I sighed inwardly, I walked along the campus path with Xu Lu. The cafeteria is not far from the Sword Grinding Office, and it is currently mealtime, with many students present, both male and female, each enthusiastically discussing matters related to classes and cultivation.

Here we are, the cafeteria has arrived

Her voice seems familiar

She pressed her red lips together, her starry, deep-set eyes gazing straight at me, yet her voice remained remarkably calm: "I did not expect it to turn out that way... I had thought the awakening ritual was merely a simple catalyst of potions, and I truly did not anticipate it would ruin your cultivation..."

In an instant, an unnamed fire ignited within my heart; what she regarded as a trivial matter has already disrupted my life.

The training grounds of Wanling Academy are quite large, with a total of eight, reportedly capable of accommodating two thousand students for training simultaneously. At this moment, students are already making their way to various training grounds, while some are carrying books to attend theoretical classes. After Xu Lu informed me of the locations of each training ground, she instructed me to deliver the training swords according to the itinerary.

Looking at the iron sword on the ground, I raised my head to look at her again, only to see Su Yan's palm slowly open, as a surge of spiritual power coalesced into a delicate crimson long sword. The corners of her mouth lifted slightly: "Just one battle, and after it's over, our accounts will be settled in one stroke. Do you agree?"

Substitute student...

Song Qian laughed and waved his hand, saying, "Xuan Ge, I will go to class first, and I will find you after class!"

Xu Lu looked at me understandingly and said, "Haven't you eaten enough?"

Isn't the person opposite him Assistant Xu

I awkwardly wiped my mouth, almost making Xu Lu cry. Although this card is not a fixed amount, it must be her salary! So I stood up, bowed, and said: "I apologize, Assistant Xu. Once I earn money in the future, I will definitely pay you back..."

Xu Lu has already opened her mouth wide, staring at me in astonishment, unable to utter a word. It is not just her; many male and female students around are also dumbfounded, whispering among themselves.

Xu Lu chuckled lightly and said, "Would you like me to accompany you for breakfast?"

You need not apologize, as it has been stated that it is not your fault

"Let me put it this way..." Song Qian tightly held the book in his left hand, gesturing in the air with his right hand, "Let me put it this way..." Song Qian tightly held the book in his left hand, gesturing in the air with his right hand, and said: "The Wànlíng Academy is like a pyramid, with various departments forming parts of this pyramid. At the top are the Dean's Office, the Vice Dean's Office, and the War Affairs Institute. The second level consists of the three major institutes: the Wind Rising Institute, the Cloud Moving Institute, and the Refinement Institute, along with the Teaching Department. The third level comprises the five major departments: the Rising Institute, the Elite Institute, the Advanced Department, the Intermediate Department, and the Primary Department. I am a freshman, currently in the Primary Department. The fourth level includes the Service Department, the Security Department, the Supplies Office, and the Volunteer Army Office. The fifth level consists of the cafeteria, the Maintenance Department, the Bathing Office, and the Transportation Office. Below that is the sixth level, the very bottom of the entire Wànlíng Academy, which has two offices: one is the Sword Polishing Office, and the other is the Sewage Office, specifically responsible for managing the sewage system."