Several days quietly passed after the Academy Training Ground” incident.
Within Notting Junior Spirit Master Academy—
The reputation of work-study students had improved noticeably.
At minimum—
Ordinary students no longer dared bully them casually.
After all—
Their dormitory boss, Xiao Wu, had publicly defeated Xiao Chenyu.
And behind everything—
Everyone vaguely sensed the shadow of one shameless strategist.
Lin Yuan.
Meanwhile—
Lin Yuan’s own reputation inside the academy became increasingly bizarre.
Some students called him:
lazy genius mysterious cultivator whale glue freak Especially the last nickname.
It spread terrifyingly fast.
Even academy teachers occasionally looked at him strangely.
Lin Yuan himself remained completely calm.
Great experts were always misunderstood by mortals.
At this moment—
Inside the academy courtyard.
Yu Xiaogang quietly stood beside Tang San.
His expression looked serious.
“You’ve already stabilized at level 10.”
“It’s time to obtain your first spirit ring.”
Tang San nodded calmly.
Over the past months—
His spirit power had steadily increased through cultivation.
Now—
He officially qualified to become a true Spirit Master.
Yu Xiaogang slowly continued:
“Tomorrow morning, I’ll personally bring you to hunt a suitable spirit beast.”
Tang San respectfully cupped fists.
“Thank you, Teacher.”
Nearby—
Lin Yuan lazily sat beneath a tree while listening quietly.
Then Yu Xiaogang’s gaze turned toward him.
“And you?”
“You should prepare soon as well.”
Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes.
“Hm.”
Yu Xiaogang hesitated briefly before speaking:
“If necessary, I can assist you too.”
Although he still couldn’t fully understand Lin Yuan—
Yu Xiaogang admitted this child possessed extraordinary talent.
Especially that strange Blue Silver Grass martial soul.
For some reason—
It always gave him an unusual feeling.
Lin Yuan calmly shook his head.
“No need.”
“I already have plans.”
Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly.
“Hunting spirit beasts isn’t child’s play.”
Lin Yuan lazily smiled.
“I never do things without confidence.”
Those words sounded casual.
Yet strangely firm.
Yu Xiaogang silently observed him for several moments.
Eventually—
He nodded slowly.
“Then be careful.”
After saying that—
He departed together with Tang San.
Meanwhile—
Lin Yuan quietly looked toward the distant horizon.
Far away—
Beyond Notting City.
Beyond countless mountain roads and forests.
Lay the largest spirit beast habitat in the continent.
Star Dou Forest.
Of course—
Lin Yuan understood clearly: with his current speed and strength, reaching Star Dou Forest would require several days of travel.
The distance between Notting City and Star Dou Forest was enormous for an ordinary six-year-old child.
Fortunately—
He had already prepared.
That night.
Moonlight quietly illuminated the academy grounds.
Most students had already fallen asleep.
Meanwhile—
Inside Dormitory Seven.
Lin Yuan silently organized supplies into system storage:
dry food water medicinal herbs refined whale glue basic survival tools Nearby—
Xiao Wu quietly opened one eye while pretending to sleep.
“…You’re really leaving?”
Lin Yuan paused slightly.
Then looked toward her.
“You’re awake?”
Xiao Wu snorted softly.
“With all your movement, who could sleep?”
Moonlight reflected within her rabbit-like eyes quietly.
For some reason—
Her expression looked slightly complicated.
After all—
Spirit beast forests were extremely dangerous places.
Even many adult spirit masters died there yearly.
Yet Lin Yuan simply looked completely calm.
Lin Yuan casually replied:
“I’ll be back soon.”
Xiao Wu stared at him silently.
Then suddenly asked softly:
Lin Yuan smiled faintly.
“That’s the plan.”
Xiao Wu’s brows unconsciously furrowed.
As someone originally from Star Dou Forest—
She understood better than ordinary humans how terrifying thousand-year spirit beasts truly were.
Especially for a first ring.
Even genius spirit masters rarely dared attempt such madness.
Yet—
Lin Yuan’s eyes remained completely steady.
Not arrogance.
Not recklessness.
Just confidence.
Finally—
Xiao Wu turned away slightly.
“…Don’t die.”
Lin Yuan blinked briefly.
Then chuckled softly.
“Worried about me already?”
Xiao Wu instantly became embarrassed.
“Who’s worried about you?!”
“I just don’t want Dormitory Seven losing free labor!”
Lin Yuan sighed emotionally.
“What a heartless little rabbit.”
Xiao Wu immediately grabbed nearby pillow and threw it at him.
Lin Yuan casually caught it one-handed while laughing quietly.
Nearby—
Tang San silently watched the scene from his bed.
Then slowly lowered his gaze thoughtfully.
For some reason—
He increasingly felt Lin Yuan was different from everyone around him.
Not just strength.
Not just talent.
But mentality.
This fellow carried a strange calmness unlike ordinary children.
Almost like someone who had already experienced another lifetime.
At that moment—
Lin Yuan slowly stood up.
The surrounding moonlight quietly illuminated his figure.
Then—
Without hesitation—
He calmly climbed out through the dormitory window.
Outside—
The night wind gently swept across academy grounds.
Lin Yuan quietly looked toward the distant darkness beyond the city.
His Blue Silver Emperor martial soul softly appeared within his palm.
The faint blue-golden grass gently swayed beneath moonlight.
A subtle emperor-like aura quietly spread outward.
Lin Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
Within this world—
His path was destined to differ from ordinary people.
The next moment—
His figure disappeared silently into the night.
To be continued…..
[End OF Chapter 13]