Chapter 61: Chapter -61 Old, with Heart but No Strength.
Chapter -61.
Mu Jin stood at the front of the class, trying to get everyone's attention amidst the chatter. With her lesson plan in hand, she tapped the blackboard and said firmly, "Alright, everyone! Let's settle down! Are you all feeling confident about the new student assessment coming up in two months? Focus up!"
As soon as Teacher Mu Jin spoke, the room fell silent, but many of the girls couldn't help but sneak glances at Chen Feng. Even though most of them knew he probably wasn't interested, they couldn't shake off their feelings of admiration and longing for him.
Chen Feng, sitting in his chair, was a striking figure in the sunlight pouring through the window—tall, handsome, with a warm glow to his skin and bright, deep eyes. Compared to the other boys in class, he seemed almost otherworldly.
It was no surprise that the girls found it hard to concentrate; it wasn't their fault—Chen Feng was just too mesmerizing!
Ning Tian, with her sparkling blue eyes, watched Chen Feng intently, thinking, "He's already making waves in the inner courtyard right after enrolling. With that kind of talent, he's bound to become something extraordinary!"
Wu Feng glanced between Chen Feng and Ning Tian, feeling a bit torn. A new thought crossed his mind, "If Ning Tian is after Chen Feng, what does that mean for me...?"
Nanmen Yooner was also captivated by Chen Feng's looks, her dark green eyes softening as she gazed at him.
Meanwhile, Chen Feng was listening to Mu Jin talk about combat techniques, but he quickly lost interest. He didn't mean to brag, but he was definitely stronger than most of the students in this ivory tower.
So, he decided to focus on what he really wanted to do. Right now, he was just three levels away from becoming a level forty Soul Master. Normally, it would take at least a year to cultivate, but with Ma Xiaotao training with him, he could cut that down to six months.
If he wanted to make a quick leap to Soul Master, he knew he needed a skilled female partner to help him along the way.
On top of that, his Yin-Yang Art technique was progressing nicely, but he still had some work to do to move from the late stage of the first level to the minor success of the second level. Once he broke through to the second level, he'd be able to dive into soul fusion training.
As he sat there, Chen Feng glanced at Teacher Mu Jin, closed his eyes, and began to meditate. Mu Jin noticed him and didn't mind; she understood that this student was on a different level. In fact, it was hard to tell who was really teaching whom!
Meanwhile, in the inner court of Shrek Academy, at the Sea God Pavilion, several elders were gathered in a hall, listening to a middle-aged man, Chen Guangsheng, who was hunched over as he recounted the morning's events in the cafeteria. He was the head of the cafeteria and a food-type Soul Sage.
He shared every detail of what had happened that morning, and after he finished, the elders waved him off, signaling for him to leave.
At the center of the hall, around an oval table, sat four elders. The others were busy with their own tasks, like Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo, who were deep in research on soul guidance devices, while Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier managed the Martial Soul Department. Elder Lin Huiqun was also juggling many responsibilities, being both an elder of the Sea God Pavilion and the master of the Treasure Pavilion.
Most of the elders held significant positions, and at that moment, only a few were free to chat. One of them, Elder Xuan, dressed in beggar's clothes, was munching on meat and sipping wine, his main job being to protect the students. The other three were Elder Zhuang, Elder Song, and Elder Mu, who were key figures in the Sea God Pavilion.
Elder Zhuang, an elderly man with white hair and a healing-type Soul Master, was known for his plant-based martial soul and healing abilities. He was usually quite free, as not many people needed his healing touch. Elder Song, a kind-looking old woman with a martial soul of the Blue Shadow Divine Eagle, was a Super Douluo at level ninety-seven and the mother of Xian Lin'er.
At that moment, the four elders in the hall were all white-haired, each with their own unique posture. Elder Zhuang sat upright, vibrant green vines spreading from him, filling the room with a comforting life aura. Elder Xuan was on the left, happily gnawing on a chicken leg, while Elder Song had a gentle demeanor. Elder Mu, in the main seat, lounged back, making it hard to see his face.
"I didn't expect Xiao Tao and Chen Feng to hit it off so well," Elder Song said first. Elder Xuan, with his mouth full, mumbled, "Well, Xiao Tao has the looks and talent; it's only natural that Chen Feng would be drawn to her."
Elder Zhuang, listening to Elder Xuan, who had been single for over two hundred years, scoffed, "Xuanzi, what do you know? From what Chen Guangsheng said, it's clear that Xiao Tao is completely smitten with that boy Chen Feng."
Elder Xuan, feeling a bit defensive, shot back, "What do you mean 'old bachelor'? I've dedicated my life to cultivation and Shrek Academy. If I wanted to find someone, I would have done it ages ago!"
At that moment, Elder Mu, reclining in his chair, teased, "Well, Xuanzi, maybe it's time you found someone; otherwise, your life might feel a bit empty!" The other elders exchanged amused glances, and Elder Zhuang burst into laughter.
Elder Zhuang continued, "Elder Mu, I think Elder Xuan doesn't want to but just can't, haha!" Elder Xuan, feeling the sting of the truth, retorted, "Who are you calling unable? I'm just focused on my work!"
Elder Zhuang chuckled, "Come on, Xuan, you're over two hundred years old; we won't laugh at you. Just admit it!"
"Hahaha…" The elders of the Sea God Pavilion erupted into laughter. Elder Xuan's face turned a shade of red, and he slammed the table, exclaiming, "No laughing, no laughing!"
His outburst only made the laughter grow louder, even Elder Mu couldn't help but smile.
"Alright, alright, enough with the jokes," Elder Mu said gently, tapping the table, and finally, the elders quieted down.
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