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— Chapter 124 —
After Zhu Zhuqing joined the group, Han Yuan discovered a problem that he didn't think of before. Yes, he couldn't carry Ah Yin and Zhu Zhuqing while flying. While he could force himself, flying at that speed while carrying them would be no different than asking for a crash.
So, Han Yuan had no choice but to tame a random flying spirit beast in the area, which was an unlucky 10,000-year-old Snowdrift Eagle. This particular spirit beast is known for its beautiful wings and appearance, and Han Yuan tamed it to be their mount.
In the end, the mighty Snowdrift Eagle carried Han Yuan, Ah Yin, and Zhu Zhuqing in this windy night.
Zhu Zhuqing sat beside Han Yuan and wanted to say "thanks" with her mouth, but a shocking sight happened as Han Yuan cancelled the Life Replication's spirit skill, causing the disguise to be peeled by the night breeze.
Like sand particles being swept away, Han Yuan's true appearance was revealed before Zhu Zhuqing.
"This…" Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened in awe.
As the particles vanished, Zhu Zhuqing no longer faced the humorous brown-haired young man. Now, who sat beside her was a handsome young man with long, spiky black hair, clear and healthy skin, defined jawline, sharp nose, and finally, those electrifying silver eyes.
Not only did Han Yuan look handsome, but he had this cold and regal atmosphere that reminded Zhu Zhuqing of her father and the Star Luo Emperor!
'S-So handsome!' That's Zhu Zhuqing's honest thought. Although she didn't experience what girls her age should, it doesn't mean she can't appreciate other's beauty.
Zhu Zhuqing must admit that Han Yuan is the most handsome boy she ever met in her life.
However, Zhu Zhuqing's shock is not over yet as Ah Yin also decided to peel off her disguise. The catgirl was questioning her reality when Ah Yin's beauty surpassed even the most beautiful woman in the Zhu Family, that is the current Star Luo Empress.
Han Yuan glanced at Zhu Zhuqing and smiled faintly, "Ah, yes. That was my disguise."
"Can't have my real face shown in public. My identity is sensitive."
"Anyway, nice to meet you, girl. My name is Han Yuan, and I'm the headmaster of the Dao Academy."
"Welcome to the academy, uh…"
"Zhuqing!" Zhu Zhuqing replied hurriedly.
"My name is Zhu Zhuqing!"
Han Yuan chuckled, "I see, no wonder, those people chase you off, you're actually the descendant of the Zhu Family, probably one of the current heiresses, right?"
"Mm. I'm the third miss of the Zhu Family." Zhu Zhuqing responded with a slow nod. "Feel free to drop me off, I know my family's situation is a little complicated."
Ah Yin heard Zhu Zhuqing's reply and chuckled, "What an interesting little girl you are, Zhuqing."
"Xiao Yuan saved you, and you wanted to run away?"
"Tsk, tsk, I think such a naughty kitten needed to be taught lessons!"
"No, that's not what I meant!" Zhu Zhuqing panicked.
"I just don't want to trouble you guys…"
Han Yuan shook his head gently, "Don't worry. The Star Luo Empire, especially the Zhu Family, wasn't enough to make me sweat. You shouldn't underestimate my academy's background and power."
"Just so you know, we have more than one Title Douluo in the Dao Academy."
"More than one Title Douluo…" Zhu Zhuqing was dumbfounded as she knew any organization with Title Douluo was basically major forces in the Douluo Continent.
'How come I've never heard of this academy before?'
'Wait, Dao Academy! Wasn't that academy located in the Heaven Dou Empire and spread new theories about the martial soul's origins, quality, and evolutions?'
In fact, with these new theories, Zhu Zhuqing was able to choose a new path as spirit masters rather than replicating the same method as her family's ancestors.
When she reached level 10 years ago, she chose a 400-year-old Nether Tiger as her first spirit ring, which allowed her "Hell Spirit Cat" martial soul's origins to improve slightly.
Although the improvement wasn't much, Zhu Zhuqing had developed a desire to evolve her martial soul, possibly breaking the fate between the Dai and Zhu Families. After all, once Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul evolved, the engagement between her and her fiance will be annulled as they didn't meet the criteria for the throne's competition.
Zap!
Han Yuan suddenly flicked Zhu Zhuqing's forehead, making the girl yelp in pain as she covered her forehead and stared at him with wronged, teary eyes.
"Ugh! W-Why did you do that?!" Zhu Zhuqing lowered her lips.
Han Yuan smiled teasingly, "Because you're asking for it. Since I've recruited you into the academy, you have been depressed as if you lost your life or something."
"Don't think of running away, Zhuqing!"
"From now on, you're mine!"
Zhu Zhuqing blushed slightly upon hearing Han Yuan's bold words and replied softly, "F-Fine, it's not like I have any other option right now..."
"Say the one who wanted to get dropped from this height." Ah Yin added in amusement. "I don't think you have nine lives like a cat."
Zhu Zhuqing blushed even further, "Ahhhh…"
She really wished she could bury her face in a hole. Unfortunately, they were in the freaking sky, and she couldn't even hide.
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing like this, Han Yuan and Ah Yin glanced at each other before smirking a little because teasing a "cat" girl sure is fun.
Of course, Han Yuan and Ah Yin knew when to stop. While teasing Zhu Zhuqing is fun, they are not close enough to form a real bond, but this was a good start already.
After riding the Snowdrift Eagle for a few hours, they finally entered the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire and reached Desolate Mountain. Seeing the majestic mountain from above, Ah Yin and Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but feel amazed.
'As expected of the renown Dao Academy? Even from here I can see and feel how different it was compared to the Star Luo Imperial Academy. This place is much more in tune with nature, and has this pure charm around it.' Zhu Zhuqing compared Dao Academy and the Star Luo Imperial Academy, feeling the former's atmosphere is much better than the latter.
Then, again, Zhu Zhuqing hasn't really explored this new academy, so she doesn't know about the facility or else, she would be more shocked because some of the things in the academy were beyond her comprehension and this current era.
Han Yuan didn't know what Zhu Zhuqing had on her mind, but he could guess from her wide-opened mouth. A whole carrot, no, cucumber might fit into that.
'What am I even thinking?' Han Yuan thought to himself.
He quickly shielded the Snowdrift Eagle with the Sky Poison Pearl's aura and then ordered it to fly straight into the poison cloud arrays.
Swooosh!
The Snowdrift Eagle successfully entered the Dao Academy, and Zhu Zhuqing finally could see more of the academy's assets, whether it was mountain range covered by countless blue silver grass, main buildings, or mimetic training grounds. Each gave Zhu Zhuqing a surprise because they are even better than the ones at the Star Luo Imperial Academy, though the scale is smaller.
Even then, Zhu Zhuqing felt joining this academy was a correct choice. At least she doesn't have to be afraid of lacking training facilities and resources if Dao Academy could afford to build those buildings.
"Xiao Yuan, can I have a house near yours? If possible, I want to live with you!" Ah Yin suddenly said.
Han Yuan scratched his cheek awkwardly, "Well, you can, but my sister might reject you…"
"Hehe, don't worry. Let me talk with her," Ah Yin replied confidently. "I have an offer that she couldn't refuse!"
"Uh, sure…"
"But to be safe, why don't you stay at the guest house tonight?"
"That's fine, I suppose." Ah Yin pouted slightly.
"What about me…" asked Zhu Zhuqing softly.
"You can live with me tonight in the guest house!" Ah Yin seized Zhu Zhuqing's arms with bright eyes.
"…" Zhu Zhuqing.
Han Yuan gave Zhu Zhuqing a reassuring smile, "She won't do anything to you. Ah Yin is a gentle woman, a mother figure."
"Okay…" Zhu Zhuqing knew asking more is useless.
Unknown to Han Yuan, Mama Grass was about to pull the innocent Catgirl into the warm darkness.