Chapter 363
23 Things About the Academy
Chapter 364 A Few Things About the Academy
"We're passing over the Qutang Gorge. Before the Three Gorges Dam was built, the mountains on both sides of this place resembled the pillars of a gate," the principal said softly, looking out the window. "Legend has it that the 'Kui Dragon' refers to a kind of one-legged ancient dragon. Does the name 'Qutang Gorge' mean that the ancients once saw dragons swimming in the river here? When will the 'Qutang Gorge' project begin?"
"A week from now." The middle-aged man suddenly perked up: "Ye Sheng and Ya Ji are both ready. They are the best men under my command. With the modified Moniach, I am confident."
"I also have confidence in you, but if it is really as we suspect, the King of Bronze and Fire, the noble first generation, it is not an overreaction to be a little more careful." The principal looked up and noticed that something seemed to be reflecting light on the distant mountaintop, but when he squinted, there was nothing there.
"Even in an era when the world itself was still in a state of ignorance, the power of bronze and fire ignited the entire world with light. Even within the dragon race, this tyrannical king, who possessed the miracle of both the power of words and alchemy, was considered the most powerful candidate to succeed the emperor."
"Do not wake him, return safely."
"Yes, Principal."
On the summit of an unnamed mountain, dotted with strangely shaped rocks, amidst lush green forests, a group of backpackers enjoying the scenery are taking photos.
There was no pre-organized group; it was purely a spontaneous journey. What this land has no shortage of is travelers with nothing better to do.
"Boss, their people have arrived." Mai Shude put down her binoculars, stretched, and her beautiful figure was on full display in the sunlight.
"Mai, do you think I'm cruel?" The boss's deep voice came through the walkie-talkie. According to their next plan, many people might lose their lives.
"How could that be? You are far more merciful than Athena," Mai Shude said sincerely.
"You still say you're not angry?"
As we all know, Athena in Saint Seiya is a ruthless boss and a prime example of exploiting her employees' labor. She not only expects them to work with high hopes, but also demands that they fight with their lives on the line.
"She wasn't supposed to survive, was she?" Mai Shude asked, as if confirming something.
"Probably, after all, there are two dukes underwater." The boss shrugged, his tone still indifferent.
"Then I should thank you for giving her a chance to live." Mai Shude picked up her binoculars again and glanced at the sweet girl with a gentle smile on the deck.
"I hope you have fun," the boss said before hanging up the phone.
Mai put away her binoculars, stuffed them into her backpack, and prepared to descend the mountain.
"Miss Mai, it might be dangerous for you to go down the mountain alone. Let's wait until everyone has rested this afternoon before we go down together." A young man wearing glasses waved enthusiastically to her. As fellow hikers, many in the group...
I hope to exchange contact information with this beautiful female friend from Japan.
"No need." Mai Shude adjusted the brim of her baseball cap and looked up at the sky. "It looks like it's about to rain. I think we should head down the mountain sooner rather than later."
"?" Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. They had all checked the weather forecast, and no matter how they looked at it, the cloudless sky did not seem like it would rain.
However, by the time they turned around to say something more, the beautiful woman in the baseball cap had already disappeared.
In the dead of night, Lu Mingfei tossed and turned on his double bed in the dormitory, staring blankly at the huge moon outside the window.
Can someone tell him why, in such a wealthy and prestigious school, the dorms are still double rooms? Can't they at least provide some privacy?
Even if it's a double room, why is his roommate this Finger? In other words, he's living in a doghouse?
"Junior brother, you look so melancholy." Fingel's head peeked out from the top bunk.
"Do you want to know why I'm depressed?" Lu Mingfei said in an unfriendly tone.
"Ahem." Fingel coughed a few times, then immediately picked up the notebook from his stomach: "Junior brother, you were absolutely awesome today. Your heroic deeds have spread throughout the entire campus."
"The hottest campus news right now is that S-class characters broke through the 'Discipline' blockade and Time Zero wreaked havoc."
"Precepts? What are those?" Lu Mingfei suddenly became interested.
In the afternoon, he went to the infirmary for a physical examination and even received psychological counseling. However, since so much time had passed since dinner, he hadn't been targeted by the entire school. It's highly likely that his blood test was passed.
He was quite interested in this alchemical domain that could silence spiritual speech. He had only seen a similar effect with Lu Mingze, except that Lu Mingze directly sealed the elements, while this commandment seemed to seal the dragon blood.
"Our vice principal's Word of Power can ban anyone with a lower bloodline than him. Otherwise, do you think our school could have remained so intact? If someone accidentally uses a Word of Power, the whole building might collapse," Fingel immediately explained.
"Words of power? Such a wide range?"
"How is that possible? He's a master alchemist of the Secret Society, and it's said that he amplified his power of words through alchemy."
"That's amazing. Putting aside the technique, it's like having the power of words active all the time." Lu Mingfei was also somewhat amazed.
Using Words of Power consumes both physical and mental energy. Just imagine how tiring it would be to use Words of Power all the time. According to Fingel, the opponent might have been using it continuously for decades.
"What's the big deal? You and the principal just trampled his rules on the ground, didn't you?" Fingel curled his lip, his tone somewhat disdainful. It was clear that he didn't get along with this vice principal.
"By the way, don't you feel like something's off?" Fingel continued.
Lu Mingfei was taken aback: "For example?"
"Two grown men are holed up in the dorm, actually discussing some old geezer who's over a hundred years old. Don't you think that's a bit odd?" Fingel slapped his thigh, looking melancholy at wasting his precious time.
"Please, you're an S-class expert who just took down Caesar and Chu Zihang!"
"According to the rule of a free day beforehand, the winner will receive the right to use the Norton Hall for a year. Secondly, they will directly qualify for the finals of this year's Academy Star. Finally," Fingel sighed, "the first girl you pursue in this academy cannot refuse you and must maintain a relationship with you for at least three months."
"By the way, Caesar also bet on a Bugatti Veyron, so junior brother, you're definitely a high-class, rich, and handsome guy now."
"Look, the forum is full of your messages now."
Fingel rolled off the bed and placed the laptop in front of Lu Mingfei.
The screen displayed a large photo of Lu Mingfei, along with his student ID, dormitory number, age, and hometown information. The last item was affectionately labeled: "Single!"
"It looks like an FBI arrest warrant." Lu Mingfei had seen similar things on the streets of Chicago.
"How is that possible? This is clearly a marriage advertisement, okay? You're more sought after than a golden bachelor right now."
As Fingel spoke, he casually pointed to a blonde girl reading a book by moonlight on a bench next to the dormitory building outside the window.
Without Fingel's further reminder, Lu Mingfei could even guess what was written on the book cover.
"Damn, where did this crooked trend come from?"
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