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Douluo Dalu_ Legend of the Ancestral Dragon_chapter_0066
Chapter 66
**Chapter 66: Grandmaster's Kindness**
**Author:** Xianyu Wangyue
After the last class concluded in the afternoon, the sixth-year students graduated.
Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy was just a small academy, without the rule of 'not being able to graduate unless one reached a certain level.' Students studied here for six years, and regardless of whether they became a Soul Master, they could graduate.
For Work-Study Students from impoverished backgrounds, becoming a Soul Master before graduation meant a smooth and boundless future. However, if they failed to become a Soul Master, they could only return home to farm and marry...
Among this batch of sixth-year Work-Study Students, there were only Aotian, Xiao Wu, and Tang San, while Gu Yuena was currently only in her fifth year.
For Gu Yuena, her grade level didn't matter; wherever Aotian went, she would follow.
Over five years, her injuries had recovered very quickly. Originally, she would have needed about twenty thousand years to recover, but now, in just five years, she had already recovered most of the way.
Her rapid recovery was entirely thanks to the essence blood Aotian bestowed upon her.
Over these five years, she often experienced the Dragon Race legacy she gained while absorbing the essence blood, and her realm had improved significantly compared to before.
She believed that once her injuries fully recovered, her cultivation would increase significantly.
Aotian had also visited the Star Dou Great Forest several times, personally guiding Di Tian and several other fierce beasts in their cultivation, earning their immense gratitude.
In their hearts, Aotian's status was no longer inferior to Gu Yuena's.
Inside the dormitory, many had already begun packing their belongings, preparing to return home first thing tomorrow morning.
The homes of these Work-Study Students were all in the villages outside Nuoding City and weren't close by, so they would only return home on the morning of the second day of the holiday.
Aotian was likewise in no hurry, planning to return to Wuhun City tomorrow. He probably wouldn't come back to this small place again.
Tang San, who was packing his clothes and putting them into his belt, occasionally glanced toward Aotian, his expression somewhat conflicted.
Especially when his gaze fell upon Gu Yuena, each time made his heart pound.
Five years had passed, and Gu Yuena had also appropriately "increased" her height. At this time, she was around 1.75 meters tall. Her long, silver hair was extremely eye-catching, and her ethereal face, untainted by worldly affairs, always struck people with awe.
Aotian's height was also around 1.75 meters. Although he hadn't fully recovered to his true height, it wouldn't be long now.
When he and Gu Yuena stood together, they looked like a pair of divine partners, the envy of countless onlookers.
Even Tang San couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
Over these past five years, the more he learned about Gu Yuena, the more attracted he became. He had also come to understand that this beautiful girl wasn't just pretty; her strength was also astonishing.
Once, Tang San proposed a spar with Gu Yuena, and she agreed.
As a result, Tang San was beaten to a pulp, an even more miserable state than the times Aotian had beaten him.
He was dispirited for several days after that. After all, being defeated by Aotian was one thing, but to be easily thrashed by a girl a year his junior—with his adult mindset, how could he possibly accept such a thing?
In the end, it was only under Grandmaster's guidance that he finally came to terms with it.
He had previously thought that Gu Yuena was useless apart from her looks, but after that incident, he was completely captivated by her.
Every time he went home, Tang San would carefully forge some exquisite and beautiful hidden weapons to give to Gu Yuena, but tragically, Gu Yuena consistently treated him with disdain.
In recent years, he would almost always observe Aotian and Gu Yuena at night, discovering that although the two of them lay together, nothing had ever happened between them. For this reason, he hadn't given up hope, feeling that he still had a chance.
The thought of leaving Nuoding Academy tomorrow and parting ways with Gu Yuena made Tang San feel a bit sad.
After all these years, he still didn't know where Gu Yuena lived. Besides her name, he knew absolutely nothing else about her.
Tang San hesitated inwardly, weighing the task his teacher had given him, and finally gathered his courage to walk toward Aotian.
"Aotian, Gu Yuena," Tang San called out.
"What is it?" Aotian turned to look at Tang San.
Tang San's height was only around 1.7 meters, a bit shorter than both Aotian and Gu Yuena. Even Xiao Wu was slightly taller than him.
Tang San organized his thoughts and said, "Aotian, after you and Xiao Wu graduate, you'll probably take the entrance exam for an Intermediate Soul Master Academy, right?"
"Mm, what about it?" Aotian asked.
In truth, he had already guessed Tang San's intentions.
Tang San said, "There are many Intermediate Soul Master Academies on the Douluo Continent. Choosing one that suits you is very important, as it concerns your future development. My teacher recommended a very good academy to me. In terms of its teaching staff, this academy is by no means inferior to the Advanced Soul Master Academies. Furthermore, they follow an elite path, with a very small number of students. They provide tailored education for each student, ensuring that every student receives the best guidance."
"So, you want me and Xiao Wu to go to this academy too?" Aotian asked.
Tang San nodded. "That's right. This is actually my teacher's idea. He thinks your and Xiao Wu's talents are both excellent and that you can meet the academy's admission standards, so he asked me to let you know. Aotian, my teacher has always been very kind to you, and he doesn't want your talent to be wasted."
"What academy is it?" Aotian asked.
"Shrek Academy, also known as the Camp for Monsters. My teacher said that this academy's strength is actually no weaker than some Advanced Academies. I'm going to apply to Shrek Academy in two months. If you and Xiao Wu are interested, you should go too. The address is south of Soto City in the Barak Kingdom."
Tang San was actually conflicted. He had challenged Aotian several times over the years, and each time ended in a crushing defeat.
Under Aotian's immense pressure, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. He had already reached level thirty; he just hadn't obtained a spirit ring yet.
Grandmaster felt that with his own strength, it would be difficult to find a suitable third spirit ring for Tang San. Therefore, he wanted Tang San to go to Shrek first and have the teachers there help him.
According to Grandmaster's theories, Tang San knew that after his breakthrough, his strength would see a massive jump. Gaining several levels at that time wouldn't be difficult, and he might even surpass Aotian in one fell swoop.
This trip to Shrek Academy was an excellent opportunity for Tang San to surpass Aotian. If he went and Aotian didn't, then he would have an even better chance of defeating Aotian in the future.
But Grandmaster had told him to share the information about Shrek with Aotian, which was what made Tang San feel conflicted.
However, after saying it out loud, the conflict in his heart dissipated. He realized he shouldn't stoop to the villainous behavior of deliberate concealment.
Aotian smiled. "I see."
He hadn't guessed wrong; Tang San had really come to invite him to Shrek Academy.
"So, are you going or not?" Tang San asked.
"I'll think about it," Aotian said.
Tang San's expression turned resolute. "Aotian, I will continue to challenge you in the future. I actually hope you'll go to Shrek Academy too. Your presence would pressure me to keep moving forward and cultivate faster."
Aotian chuckled. "No matter how fast you cultivate, you'll never be able to defeat me."
Tang San smiled and didn't say anything more. He was already used to Aotian's absolute confidence.
He looked at Gu Yuena beside Aotian and said, "Gu Yuena, I'll be at Shrek Academy. Believe me, that academy is definitely worth going to. I hope that after you graduate next year, you can also go there to study."
(end of chapter)
**Author:** Xianyu Wangyue
After the last class concluded in the afternoon, the sixth-year students graduated.
Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy was just a small academy, without the rule of 'not being able to graduate unless one reached a certain level.' Students studied here for six years, and regardless of whether they became a Soul Master, they could graduate.
For Work-Study Students from impoverished backgrounds, becoming a Soul Master before graduation meant a smooth and boundless future. However, if they failed to become a Soul Master, they could only return home to farm and marry...
Among this batch of sixth-year Work-Study Students, there were only Aotian, Xiao Wu, and Tang San, while Gu Yuena was currently only in her fifth year.
For Gu Yuena, her grade level didn't matter; wherever Aotian went, she would follow.
Over five years, her injuries had recovered very quickly. Originally, she would have needed about twenty thousand years to recover, but now, in just five years, she had already recovered most of the way.
Her rapid recovery was entirely thanks to the essence blood Aotian bestowed upon her.
Over these five years, she often experienced the Dragon Race legacy she gained while absorbing the essence blood, and her realm had improved significantly compared to before.
She believed that once her injuries fully recovered, her cultivation would increase significantly.
Aotian had also visited the Star Dou Great Forest several times, personally guiding Di Tian and several other fierce beasts in their cultivation, earning their immense gratitude.
In their hearts, Aotian's status was no longer inferior to Gu Yuena's.
Inside the dormitory, many had already begun packing their belongings, preparing to return home first thing tomorrow morning.
The homes of these Work-Study Students were all in the villages outside Nuoding City and weren't close by, so they would only return home on the morning of the second day of the holiday.
Aotian was likewise in no hurry, planning to return to Wuhun City tomorrow. He probably wouldn't come back to this small place again.
Tang San, who was packing his clothes and putting them into his belt, occasionally glanced toward Aotian, his expression somewhat conflicted.
Especially when his gaze fell upon Gu Yuena, each time made his heart pound.
Five years had passed, and Gu Yuena had also appropriately "increased" her height. At this time, she was around 1.75 meters tall. Her long, silver hair was extremely eye-catching, and her ethereal face, untainted by worldly affairs, always struck people with awe.
Aotian's height was also around 1.75 meters. Although he hadn't fully recovered to his true height, it wouldn't be long now.
When he and Gu Yuena stood together, they looked like a pair of divine partners, the envy of countless onlookers.
Even Tang San couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
Over these past five years, the more he learned about Gu Yuena, the more attracted he became. He had also come to understand that this beautiful girl wasn't just pretty; her strength was also astonishing.
Once, Tang San proposed a spar with Gu Yuena, and she agreed.
As a result, Tang San was beaten to a pulp, an even more miserable state than the times Aotian had beaten him.
He was dispirited for several days after that. After all, being defeated by Aotian was one thing, but to be easily thrashed by a girl a year his junior—with his adult mindset, how could he possibly accept such a thing?
In the end, it was only under Grandmaster's guidance that he finally came to terms with it.
He had previously thought that Gu Yuena was useless apart from her looks, but after that incident, he was completely captivated by her.
Every time he went home, Tang San would carefully forge some exquisite and beautiful hidden weapons to give to Gu Yuena, but tragically, Gu Yuena consistently treated him with disdain.
In recent years, he would almost always observe Aotian and Gu Yuena at night, discovering that although the two of them lay together, nothing had ever happened between them. For this reason, he hadn't given up hope, feeling that he still had a chance.
The thought of leaving Nuoding Academy tomorrow and parting ways with Gu Yuena made Tang San feel a bit sad.
After all these years, he still didn't know where Gu Yuena lived. Besides her name, he knew absolutely nothing else about her.
Tang San hesitated inwardly, weighing the task his teacher had given him, and finally gathered his courage to walk toward Aotian.
"Aotian, Gu Yuena," Tang San called out.
"What is it?" Aotian turned to look at Tang San.
Tang San's height was only around 1.7 meters, a bit shorter than both Aotian and Gu Yuena. Even Xiao Wu was slightly taller than him.
Tang San organized his thoughts and said, "Aotian, after you and Xiao Wu graduate, you'll probably take the entrance exam for an Intermediate Soul Master Academy, right?"
"Mm, what about it?" Aotian asked.
In truth, he had already guessed Tang San's intentions.
Tang San said, "There are many Intermediate Soul Master Academies on the Douluo Continent. Choosing one that suits you is very important, as it concerns your future development. My teacher recommended a very good academy to me. In terms of its teaching staff, this academy is by no means inferior to the Advanced Soul Master Academies. Furthermore, they follow an elite path, with a very small number of students. They provide tailored education for each student, ensuring that every student receives the best guidance."
"So, you want me and Xiao Wu to go to this academy too?" Aotian asked.
Tang San nodded. "That's right. This is actually my teacher's idea. He thinks your and Xiao Wu's talents are both excellent and that you can meet the academy's admission standards, so he asked me to let you know. Aotian, my teacher has always been very kind to you, and he doesn't want your talent to be wasted."
"What academy is it?" Aotian asked.
"Shrek Academy, also known as the Camp for Monsters. My teacher said that this academy's strength is actually no weaker than some Advanced Academies. I'm going to apply to Shrek Academy in two months. If you and Xiao Wu are interested, you should go too. The address is south of Soto City in the Barak Kingdom."
Tang San was actually conflicted. He had challenged Aotian several times over the years, and each time ended in a crushing defeat.
Under Aotian's immense pressure, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. He had already reached level thirty; he just hadn't obtained a spirit ring yet.
Grandmaster felt that with his own strength, it would be difficult to find a suitable third spirit ring for Tang San. Therefore, he wanted Tang San to go to Shrek first and have the teachers there help him.
According to Grandmaster's theories, Tang San knew that after his breakthrough, his strength would see a massive jump. Gaining several levels at that time wouldn't be difficult, and he might even surpass Aotian in one fell swoop.
This trip to Shrek Academy was an excellent opportunity for Tang San to surpass Aotian. If he went and Aotian didn't, then he would have an even better chance of defeating Aotian in the future.
But Grandmaster had told him to share the information about Shrek with Aotian, which was what made Tang San feel conflicted.
However, after saying it out loud, the conflict in his heart dissipated. He realized he shouldn't stoop to the villainous behavior of deliberate concealment.
Aotian smiled. "I see."
He hadn't guessed wrong; Tang San had really come to invite him to Shrek Academy.
"So, are you going or not?" Tang San asked.
"I'll think about it," Aotian said.
Tang San's expression turned resolute. "Aotian, I will continue to challenge you in the future. I actually hope you'll go to Shrek Academy too. Your presence would pressure me to keep moving forward and cultivate faster."
Aotian chuckled. "No matter how fast you cultivate, you'll never be able to defeat me."
Tang San smiled and didn't say anything more. He was already used to Aotian's absolute confidence.
He looked at Gu Yuena beside Aotian and said, "Gu Yuena, I'll be at Shrek Academy. Believe me, that academy is definitely worth going to. I hope that after you graduate next year, you can also go there to study."
(end of chapter)
