Self-Study!
23: Chapter 23: Start of School?
Self-Study!
A few days later, in the early morning, inside the Elementary class classroom.
“Ah Yu, over here!” Meng Hongchen’s pleasant voice echoed within the classroom, her slightly raised tone perfectly revealing the young girl’s jubilant mood.
Dozens of new students in the class simultaneously cast their gazes toward the classroom door.
Following the direction Meng Hongchen was waving, Fu Yu was slowly walking into the room.
“Is that the legendary Fu Yu?
I heard he caused quite a stir at the admissions office a few days ago; even the Dean personally received him,” a boy whispered mysteriously to his deskmate.
“You bet!
It’s said his first spirit ring is of Thousand-Year Quality!” the student next to him immediately chimed in excitedly.
Someone quietly whispered the gossip they had heard to the student beside them: “I heard that this Fu Yu came from the Heaven Dou Empire to study!” At this, a student in the back row immediately retorted: “Nonsense, that’s already been debunked.
It’s just because someone in Fu Yu’s family is from Heaven Dou; it’s not what you think at all.” Facing the rising tide of whispers in the classroom, Fu Yu’s expression remained normal as he walked straight toward the seat where Meng Hongchen was.
“Xiao!
You go to the outside seat, let Ah Yu sit inside.” Meng Hongchen lightly nudged the drowsy Xiao Hongchen beside her with her elbow, a mischievous light swirling in her beautiful azure eyes.
“If you want to say something, just say it, why do you keep elbowing me?” Xiao Hongchen rubbed his bleary eyes and was about to get up when Fu Yu reached out and pressed down on his shoulder.
“It’s fine, I’ll just sit here.” As Fu Yu spoke, he nimbly pulled out the empty chair next to Meng Hongchen and sat down.
Meng Hongchen propped up her snowy cheek with a delicate hand.
Her beautiful eyes watched Fu Yu sit down without blinking before she asked softly, “Ah Yu, have you finished reading those introductory spirit tool books I gave you these past few days?
Do you want me to go to your dorm to explain them to you?
Xiao and I have already passed the Rank One Soul Engineer exam.” Hearing Meng Hongchen’s inquiry, Fu Yu nodded with a smile and said, “I’ve finished them all.
That basic content is quite simple.
Now I’m studying the Carving Techniques for Rank One Core Formations.” “What?
You’ve already started looking at rank one formations?” Xiao Hongchen, who had been slumped on the desk, suddenly bolted upright, his heterochromatic eyes wide and round.
He couldn’t believe that his only advantage was about to be overtaken in just a few days.
Based on his understanding of Fu Yu, that extreme stability in hand-eye coordination, combined with that super-strong Remembrance that never forgets, meant that finishing the books meant Fu Yu had already learned it.
Furthermore, Fu Yu was a Spirit Master himself, so he didn’t lack spirit power.
The only difference between him and Xiao Hongchen now was that Fu Yu hadn’t taken the exam yet and didn’t have that badge recognized by Soul Engineers.
Even Meng Hongchen’s red lips parted slightly in surprise, her beautiful azure eyes flashing with shock.
Seeing the two of them like this, Fu Yu smiled nonchalantly and said, “There’s no need to be so surprised, right?
Didn’t you two learn the basics quite quickly as well?” “How can that be the same?!” Xiao Hongchen wailed, collapsing onto the desk like a cat that had lost all hope.
“I practiced hard for half a month under Grandpa’s personal guidance before I mastered it!
You, on the other hand, learned it just by relying on a few books Meng gave you.” “O supreme Divinity, why create a Xiao if you were to create a Yu!” Xiao Hongchen’s behavior left Fu Yu and Meng Hongchen with lines of frustration on their faces.
Meng Hongchen waved her hand helplessly at Fu Yu: “Ah Yu, don’t mind Xiao.
He’s just like this.
He’s always considered himself the greatest Genius the Empire has seen in a thousand years, and now he’s taken a hit.” Just then, the homeroom teacher pushed the door open and entered.
His gaze was instantly drawn to the trio in the back row.
Mainly because they were simply too conspicuous.
At this age, the gap between Spirit Masters and non-Spirit Masters was far too large.
The accelerated physical growth caused by spirit rings made Fu Yu, Meng Hongchen, and Xiao Hongchen look like sixth-graders who had wandered into a first-grade class; it was impossible not to notice them.
“Hello, students.
I am the teacher who will be teaching you the Introduction to Spirit Tools, and I am also your homeroom teacher.
If there is anything you don’t understand, you can come and ask me after class.” “Next, turn your books to the first page.
We…” As the lesson progressed, not only did Xiao Hongchen slump back onto the desk, but even Fu Yu and Meng Hongchen gradually began to show bored expressions.
At this point, Fu Yu whispered into Meng Hongchen’s ear, “Meng, is there really a need for us to attend this kind of class?
I feel like self-study would be more efficient.” Fu Yu’s warm breath brushed against her ear, and Meng Hongchen’s jade-like earlobe immediately flushed with a faint crimson.
She replied in a slightly shy, small voice, “There’s no choice.
Both Elementary and Intermediate levels are like this; they belong to the basic education of a Soul Engineer.” “It’s similar to those Elementary and Intermediate Soul Engineer academies outside.
Our academy’s teachers are just clearer in their explanations, but the difference isn’t that big.” “Only after reaching the high-level academy can one access more advanced spirit tool theories, and even enter Mingde Hall to research the most cutting-edge spirit tool technology with mentors.” “And for Soul Engineers with good talent, these books in front of us are indeed learned faster through self-study than through a teacher’s explanation.” Hearing this, Fu Yu thought for a moment and then said, “Then how about this: should we go talk to the Dean and tell him we’ll just study on our own?
If there’s anything we don’t understand, we can just ask the Dean directly.” Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongchen’s eyes immediately lit up.
He leaned over and said excitedly, “I think that works!
How can step-by-step learning highlight my status as a Genius?” “I plan to take the Rank Two Soul Engineer exam next year.
Once I reach the level of Spirit Elder and become a Rank Three Soul Engineer, I’ll skip directly to the High-level Department to study.” Fu Yu and Meng Hongchen didn’t think too much and said in unison in low voices, “I think it’s doable!” The homeroom teacher glanced at the whispering trio from the podium but didn’t say much.
As long as they didn’t disturb the normal lecture, geniuses had their privileges.
—— After class, in the Dean’s office.
Jing Hongchen looked at the three sitting on the sofa and asked thoughtfully, “So, you want to skip the regular curriculum and self-study?” “Exactly, Grandpa!” Xiao Hongchen spoke up impatiently.
“The content the teacher is explaining is too basic; it’s a complete waste of time!” Jing Hongchen picked up the fragrant tea Meng Hongchen had just brewed, took a sip, and turned his gaze to Fu Yu: “Xiao Yu, do you think so too?” Fu Yu nodded and said, “Yes, Dean.
Being in the classroom indeed slows down the pace of learning and wastes unnecessary time.” For him, it would even encroach upon his daily time for practicing martial arts.
“But you’re different from Meng and the other.
You haven’t had contact with spirit tools before.” Jing Hongchen frowned slightly.
Kong Deming had told him to take good care of Fu Yu.
If he just let him roam free like this, how would that work?
When Kong Deming became free after a while, wouldn’t he come looking for trouble?
“It’s no problem, Dean.
I’ve learned a lot from Meng.
I have no problem taking the Rank One Soul Engineer exam right now,” Fu Yu said, looking at Jing Hongchen very seriously.
“Very well.
As long as you can carve a Rank One Core Formation in front of me, I will agree to this.” As Jing Hongchen’s voice fell, a set of Rank One Soul Engineer examination tools appeared on the table in front of them.
And Fu Yu didn’t hesitate at all, picking them up directly.
It might not seem tempting right now but who knows what the future holds?
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”