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Chapter 155: Not a Vase.
South Garden.
This place was filled with fresh flowers and green plants, featuring rockeries, ponds, and resting pavilions.
Ning Rongrong sat bored in the pavilion at this moment, holding a bowl of granular fish food in one hand. With the other, she nonchalantly picked up some and sprinkled it into the pond below. Inside, colorful fish darted about, scrambling to snatch the scattered food.
“Rongrong is here.”
Accompanied by a clear and calm voice, Ye Cheng, dressed in white, slowly approached.
“Brother!”
Upon hearing the voice, Ning Rongrong immediately put down the bowl in her hand, wanting to pounce on him and act spoiled. But then, as if remembering something, she forcefully suppressed the impulse.
“What brings you here today?” Ye Cheng walked to the pavilion and sat down. There were exquisite stone tables and benches, adorned with many delicate pastries and aromatic tea.
“Hehe, Brother, have some tea first.” Ning Rongrong put on a fawning expression, diligently pouring a cup of tea and offering it to him.
Ye Cheng glanced at her but didn’t refuse. He picked up the teacup and drained it in one gulp.
“You girl, you wouldn’t visit without a reason. What is it? Just say it,” he said, setting down the teacup and glancing at her.
“It’s… that…”
Ning Rongrong seemed hesitant to speak. After a moment of hesitation, she finally shook her head and said, “No, it’s nothing. I just haven’t seen you in a while and missed you a bit.”
“Oh, I thought you came to ask me for a few teacher slots,” Ye Cheng said, feigning surprise.
“Brother, you already know?” Hearing him say this, Ning Rongrong could no longer pretend. She nodded truthfully and said, “The sect saw that I’ve been getting along well with you recently, so they told me to come and ask if you could help pull some strings. They want to arrange for a few people to become teachers.”
“Then why did you give up just now?” Ye Cheng looked at her with interest. “Perhaps if you had acted spoiled, I would have agreed.”
“Brother, do you think I’m some kind of brainless idiot vase?” Hearing him say that, Ning Rongrong immediately rolled her eyes at him and said grumpily, “I always feel like you look down on me.”
Although Ning Rongrong was a bit spoiled, she had been raised as a sect successor since childhood, and her emotional intelligence was by no means weak. She knew that even though Ye Cheng acted like a good brother towards her, it would be a huge mistake to think she could do whatever she wanted by relying on his favoritism.
Having spent a long time together, Ning Rongrong could tell that Ye Cheng’s kindness towards her was more out of personal affection. It wasn’t because of her status as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s young mistress, or their sibling blood relation. Therefore, if she foolishly tried to bind him with familial affection or any grand obligation, she would be greatly mistaken.
Precisely because of this, when those old geezers in the sect forced her to come here, Ning Rongrong was very unwilling. She knew that once she spoke up and asked Ye Cheng to help pull some strings, whether he agreed or refused, the bond between them as siblings would definitely be affected.
Thus, Ning Rongrong ultimately abandoned her request. In fact, this was a very clever retreat to advance. Because she knew Ye Cheng certainly understood her intention, and by not voicing the request, she demonstrated her attitude.
Ye Cheng naturally saw through her little schemes, but it had to be said that doing some things in a different way was indeed much more pleasant. At least it wasn’t so annoying.
Ultimately, the two acted as if nothing had happened.
They sat in the garden pavilion chatting for a while, and when the time was right, Ning Rongrong stood up to take her leave.
Although Ye Cheng didn’t explicitly state whether he agreed to help her pull some strings, from his complete silence on the matter, Ning Rongrong knew the answer. It was impossible!
And with the answer received, Ning Rongrong could return to the sect and report back.
Watching Ning Rongrong’s retreating figure, Ye Cheng began to ponder serious matters. “Now that the teachers have been recruited, it’s time to consider opening the academy and officially enrolling students.”
“No! Not yet.”
He suddenly shook his head again. He realized that although these teachers met the recruitment standards, they hadn’t undergone systematic training themselves and might be lacking when it came to teaching students. Additionally, he needed to prepare some specialized teaching materials to better disseminate his ideas.
He hoped that White Cloud Academy would not only be an academy that taught people how to become strong, but also one that could instill proper values in its students.
This society was too twisted; it urgently needed an injection of positive energy to save this pathological world.
Therefore, compiling some specialized teaching materials was very necessary. He could appropriately intersperse some of his own agenda within them and, through subtle teaching, help these students establish proper values. After graduation, they wouldn’t become beasts with only power, but truly strong individuals!
...
Meanwhile.
Neptune and Xiaobai, who had traveled from the Great Sea to the continent, were leisurely touring the scenic mountains and rivers, strolling along.
After a period of travel, even without deliberately rushing, their speed gradually brought them to Heaven Dou City, the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire.
From afar, the city walls with their fluttering flags were visible. As one of the three largest and most prosperous cities on the continent (the other two being White Cloud City and Star Luo Imperial City), Heaven Dou City’s walls stood a hundred meters high, entirely constructed from the hardest granite. Above and below the city walls, the patrolling and standing guard soldiers were all fully armored and held spears. The chilling killing intent emanating from them revealed their elite nature.
The towering main gate was ten meters tall and ten meters wide, enough for six riders to pass abreast. There were also two side gates, five meters tall and wide, through which only pedestrians could enter. The main gate remained tightly shut.
Neptune and Xiaobai, whose attire clearly differed from the continent’s inhabitants, had barely entered the city gate when they attracted the attention of certain informants. These individuals, specialized in recording intelligence, possessed powerful memories regarding important people and events. Thus, they immediately recognized Neptune’s identity.
Consequently, their information was reported up the chain of command, eventually reaching Emperor Xueye’s desk. As he looked at the information presented by his subordinates, his brows furrowed slightly, and he murmured to himself, “Strange, why would he come to the continent? Is it for the Vast Sea Cosmic Cover? But can’t the Sea God just directly summon it back? Could this also be a test from the Sea God?”
The lack of intelligence left Emperor Xueye uncertain of Neptune’s intentions, but he still knew one thing for sure: the Heaven Dou Empire could not afford to offend this person.
After all, this person was the future Sea God, not to mention that judging by the strength he displayed on Sea God Island, he probably wouldn’t back down even against Spirit Hall. What did their Heaven Dou Empire have to compare with him?
“Fortunately, I had the foresight to give away that troublesome treasure early on.” Thinking that the Vast Sea Cosmic Cover had already been given away, Emperor Xueye felt relieved. Anyway, that thing was no longer in his hands. Whatever happens, happens.
(end of chapter)
South Garden.
This place was filled with fresh flowers and green plants, featuring rockeries, ponds, and resting pavilions.
Ning Rongrong sat bored in the pavilion at this moment, holding a bowl of granular fish food in one hand. With the other, she nonchalantly picked up some and sprinkled it into the pond below. Inside, colorful fish darted about, scrambling to snatch the scattered food.
“Rongrong is here.”
Accompanied by a clear and calm voice, Ye Cheng, dressed in white, slowly approached.
“Brother!”
Upon hearing the voice, Ning Rongrong immediately put down the bowl in her hand, wanting to pounce on him and act spoiled. But then, as if remembering something, she forcefully suppressed the impulse.
“What brings you here today?” Ye Cheng walked to the pavilion and sat down. There were exquisite stone tables and benches, adorned with many delicate pastries and aromatic tea.
“Hehe, Brother, have some tea first.” Ning Rongrong put on a fawning expression, diligently pouring a cup of tea and offering it to him.
Ye Cheng glanced at her but didn’t refuse. He picked up the teacup and drained it in one gulp.
“You girl, you wouldn’t visit without a reason. What is it? Just say it,” he said, setting down the teacup and glancing at her.
“It’s… that…”
Ning Rongrong seemed hesitant to speak. After a moment of hesitation, she finally shook her head and said, “No, it’s nothing. I just haven’t seen you in a while and missed you a bit.”
“Oh, I thought you came to ask me for a few teacher slots,” Ye Cheng said, feigning surprise.
“Brother, you already know?” Hearing him say this, Ning Rongrong could no longer pretend. She nodded truthfully and said, “The sect saw that I’ve been getting along well with you recently, so they told me to come and ask if you could help pull some strings. They want to arrange for a few people to become teachers.”
“Then why did you give up just now?” Ye Cheng looked at her with interest. “Perhaps if you had acted spoiled, I would have agreed.”
“Brother, do you think I’m some kind of brainless idiot vase?” Hearing him say that, Ning Rongrong immediately rolled her eyes at him and said grumpily, “I always feel like you look down on me.”
Although Ning Rongrong was a bit spoiled, she had been raised as a sect successor since childhood, and her emotional intelligence was by no means weak. She knew that even though Ye Cheng acted like a good brother towards her, it would be a huge mistake to think she could do whatever she wanted by relying on his favoritism.
Having spent a long time together, Ning Rongrong could tell that Ye Cheng’s kindness towards her was more out of personal affection. It wasn’t because of her status as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s young mistress, or their sibling blood relation. Therefore, if she foolishly tried to bind him with familial affection or any grand obligation, she would be greatly mistaken.
Precisely because of this, when those old geezers in the sect forced her to come here, Ning Rongrong was very unwilling. She knew that once she spoke up and asked Ye Cheng to help pull some strings, whether he agreed or refused, the bond between them as siblings would definitely be affected.
Thus, Ning Rongrong ultimately abandoned her request. In fact, this was a very clever retreat to advance. Because she knew Ye Cheng certainly understood her intention, and by not voicing the request, she demonstrated her attitude.
Ye Cheng naturally saw through her little schemes, but it had to be said that doing some things in a different way was indeed much more pleasant. At least it wasn’t so annoying.
Ultimately, the two acted as if nothing had happened.
They sat in the garden pavilion chatting for a while, and when the time was right, Ning Rongrong stood up to take her leave.
Although Ye Cheng didn’t explicitly state whether he agreed to help her pull some strings, from his complete silence on the matter, Ning Rongrong knew the answer. It was impossible!
And with the answer received, Ning Rongrong could return to the sect and report back.
Watching Ning Rongrong’s retreating figure, Ye Cheng began to ponder serious matters. “Now that the teachers have been recruited, it’s time to consider opening the academy and officially enrolling students.”
“No! Not yet.”
He suddenly shook his head again. He realized that although these teachers met the recruitment standards, they hadn’t undergone systematic training themselves and might be lacking when it came to teaching students. Additionally, he needed to prepare some specialized teaching materials to better disseminate his ideas.
He hoped that White Cloud Academy would not only be an academy that taught people how to become strong, but also one that could instill proper values in its students.
This society was too twisted; it urgently needed an injection of positive energy to save this pathological world.
Therefore, compiling some specialized teaching materials was very necessary. He could appropriately intersperse some of his own agenda within them and, through subtle teaching, help these students establish proper values. After graduation, they wouldn’t become beasts with only power, but truly strong individuals!
...
Meanwhile.
Neptune and Xiaobai, who had traveled from the Great Sea to the continent, were leisurely touring the scenic mountains and rivers, strolling along.
After a period of travel, even without deliberately rushing, their speed gradually brought them to Heaven Dou City, the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire.
From afar, the city walls with their fluttering flags were visible. As one of the three largest and most prosperous cities on the continent (the other two being White Cloud City and Star Luo Imperial City), Heaven Dou City’s walls stood a hundred meters high, entirely constructed from the hardest granite. Above and below the city walls, the patrolling and standing guard soldiers were all fully armored and held spears. The chilling killing intent emanating from them revealed their elite nature.
The towering main gate was ten meters tall and ten meters wide, enough for six riders to pass abreast. There were also two side gates, five meters tall and wide, through which only pedestrians could enter. The main gate remained tightly shut.
Neptune and Xiaobai, whose attire clearly differed from the continent’s inhabitants, had barely entered the city gate when they attracted the attention of certain informants. These individuals, specialized in recording intelligence, possessed powerful memories regarding important people and events. Thus, they immediately recognized Neptune’s identity.
Consequently, their information was reported up the chain of command, eventually reaching Emperor Xueye’s desk. As he looked at the information presented by his subordinates, his brows furrowed slightly, and he murmured to himself, “Strange, why would he come to the continent? Is it for the Vast Sea Cosmic Cover? But can’t the Sea God just directly summon it back? Could this also be a test from the Sea God?”
The lack of intelligence left Emperor Xueye uncertain of Neptune’s intentions, but he still knew one thing for sure: the Heaven Dou Empire could not afford to offend this person.
After all, this person was the future Sea God, not to mention that judging by the strength he displayed on Sea God Island, he probably wouldn’t back down even against Spirit Hall. What did their Heaven Dou Empire have to compare with him?
“Fortunately, I had the foresight to give away that troublesome treasure early on.” Thinking that the Vast Sea Cosmic Cover had already been given away, Emperor Xueye felt relieved. Anyway, that thing was no longer in his hands. Whatever happens, happens.
(end of chapter)
