Bab 70: It hurts
Regarding Zhongli's request to borrow the library, Meng Shenji and the other two didn't even think twice before agreeing.
It was an honor for them, to have a "Titled Douluo" like Zhongli borrowing their library!
If it could make Zhongli feel more attached to the Heaven Dou Empire, what harm was there in letting him borrow the library? They wouldn't even mind making a copy of those books for him.
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy's library was vast and well-organized, with a wide variety of books.
But, almost no one actually went there to read.
Most of the students were either descendants of nobles or heirs of powerful clans. They all had their own family legacies and didn't need these books.
They only needed to learn their family's knowledge, and that was enough.
The academy's library was more like a decoration.
Only some ambitious teachers might occasionally go and browse the books.
The Heaven Dou Empire had been established for over ten thousand years, and while their collection of knowledge had been updated over time, there was still a bit of a gap compared to the Spirit Hall. However, it wasn't too significant—just that some details weren't as clear as those in the Spirit Hall.
Four came, but three left.
As soon as they left the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Paimon couldn't help but complain, "Oh my god, this academy is terrifying! Only one day off per month?"
Yes, in a typical advanced spirit master academy, there's only one day off per month.
The idea of students running around outside was almost impossible.
Of course, aside from that one day off, students could still take walks during their free time.
The management at Heaven Dou Royal Academy wasn't that strict since most of the students were noble descendants.
If they were confined for a month, they'd go crazy!
However, when it came to someone like Chi Yu, who knew nothing but was exceptionally talented, the opinions of the three deans were very consistent.
Rest?
Only the useless need rest!
Only those who are of no use to the empire need rest!
Rest? What for?
Chi Yu needs to "catch up," to fill in the theoretical knowledge taught at elementary, intermediate, and advanced spirit master academies.
And she also needed practical training, cultivation, and simulated environment training.
With such a full schedule, where would there be time for rest?
"Little Paimon, it's Chi Yu who has only one day off, not everyone else."
"Xue Qinghe's" expression was complicated. A little girl like Chi Yu, who knew nothing, could actually be this talented...
No matter how you looked at it, there was something off about this!
"Sigh~"
"Little Chi Yu... she's so pitiful!"
After realizing it, Paimon shuddered and instinctively said.
Zhong Li and "Xue Qinghe" didn't know how to respond to that.
Logically speaking, treatment like Chi Yu's was something many people envied but couldn't attain.
What young spirit master wouldn't want guidance from a powerful mentor?
Such abundant cultivation resources, completely open for use, without any restrictions!
Under these conditions, many spirit masters would accept even if they had to rest only once a year, let alone once a month.
Endure the bitter trials, so you can endure more in the future...
"If Paimon had to be confined like that for a month, I'd probably go crazy!"
Paimon trembled with fear; just the thought of it made her feel uneasy.
The whole situation was just too scary.
"Don't worry, once Chi Yu finishes catching up, she should be able to have a schedule like the other students..."
After "Xue Qinghe" finished speaking, she murmured uncertainly, "Probably."
The treatment for a genius was always different from others.
For someone as extraordinary as Chi Yu, the three deans were afraid she might not reach her potential, so it was almost impossible for her to have the same schedule as normal students.
The news of Chi Yu enrolling in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy spread quickly among the major powers in Heaven Dou City.
It was simply too shocking. Even the most foolish of the idle aristocrats knew to report back to their families.
Fifteen and a half years old, not even sixteen, and already a Rank 48 Soul Ancestor!
That alone was already impressive, but she also had four spirit rings—two purple, two black.
Such a terrifying talent—how could they not report this back to their families?
"Grandson, you're not bad yourself—handsome and dashing. If you could marry this young lady…"
"Grandfather, she's Lord Zhongli's maid!"
It wasn't that he looked down on the status of a maid. With such an extraordinary talent, what she used to be didn't matter at all!
He wanted to marry her, too!
Setting aside Chi Yu's strength, just her appearance alone made marrying her a win.
But…
Hearing this, the old man fell silent.
"Build a good relationship with her, but don't ever treat her like a lowly maid. You should respect her.!"
After a long pause, the old man finally spoke.
He was only making a metaphor; he didn't actually mean to suggest anything improper.
The young man quickly nodded. Even if you ignored Zhongli and His Highness Crown Prince, the attitudes of the three deans alone were enough to make many people abandon any inappropriate thoughts.
The three deans could fight over Chi Yu, so they certainly had the ability to deal with some nobles.
When Prince Xue Xing heard the news, he was stunned.
A catgirl, Chi Yu, and Zhong Li?
This Chi Yu—isn't she the one from the auction?
Rank 48 Soul Ancestor?
Two purple, two black?
Thinking of this, Prince Xue Xing nearly blacked out.
Had he missed out on something incredible?
If he had known Chi Yu had such strength, such potential, he would never have let her go!
This catgirl had the potential to become a Titled Douluo!
If they had bought her and nurtured her, in a few decades, the Heaven Dou Empire would have gained a powerful guardian—a formidable Titled Douluo.
And one that belonged solely to the empire!
If he could arrange for her and Xue Beng…
"Pfft—"
Overcome with rage, Prince Xue Xing spat out a mouthful of blood. He was filled with regret!
How could he have let go of such an extraordinary genius?
"Slap—"
Xue Xing gave himself a hard slap. But no matter how much he regretted it, what could he do now?
Try to get her back?
That would directly offend a Titled Douluo with twin martial souls!
The catgirl represented the future, while Zhong Li was the present!
The pain was unbearable.
Prince Xue Xing's face twisted with frustration!
But there was nothing he could do, and that was the most painful part.
He knew that Dugu Bo, also a Titled Douluo, had personally told him: "Even if you have to offend the Pope of the Spirit Hall, never offend Zhongli!"
This was why Xue Xing had backed down so quickly during the auction.
He didn't fully understand why Dugu Bo had said that, but he knew there had to be a reason.
Meanwhile, in the Seven Treasure Mountain Range, at the headquarters of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong exchanged glances.
Especially Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, who looked at each other in silence.
They had been present at the auction where the catgirl was sold—Ning Fengzhi had even participated in the bidding!
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was facing a generational gap. Once Chen Xin and Gu Rong passed away, the clan would plummet in power.
Because of this, the clan had been searching the world for talented individuals to invest in!
A young girl with the potential to become a Titled Douluo, perhaps even more terrifying...
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