Once Jiang Yunzhou made a decision, he no longer hesitated.
When he picked up the flowerpot beside him, Lan Yin Grass immediately swayed violently, its leaves rustling.
He completely didn't understand what she was trying to express, so he chose to be selectively blind.
He sped up again, the whistling wind pulling Lan Yin Grass's branches back into a straight 'tail'.
When he was bored, he would chatter to the flowerpot:
"Don't worry, I'm not a good person."
"But where I'm going, your son happens to be there too."
"Oh, and a reminder, your ex-husband isn't a good guy. I didn't provoke him, but he insisted on causing me trouble."
"So if you want to blame someone, blame him. I was just acting in self-defense."
"Also, I'll tell you a secret. Actually... your son isn't really your 'son'."
"I don't know if you've noticed, but hasn't he been unusually mature since he was little? And able to spontaneously come up with all sorts of strange things?"
"Have you never doubted it?"
Jiang Yunzhou seemed to be talking to himself, but in reality, he was constantly watching the flowerpot out of the corner of his eye.
Perhaps the current Lan Yin Grass was not yet capable of forming a soul body, otherwise, she would have probably jumped out to ask for an explanation by now.
At this moment, Lan Yin Grass had already autonomously wrapped its vines tightly around his arm.
He could feel that this time she used strength, wrapping it especially tightly.
"What? Don't believe me?"
"This amount of force from you is barely enough to tickle me."
"To tell you the truth, your son has been gone for a long time. The one occupying that body now is just an old fox who borrowed a corpse to revive his soul."
"Hey, hey~~ Why are you wilting?"
"Are you dehydrated? Perfect, I need to pee, I'll give you some fertilizer..."
He made to stop, and the previously listless Lan Yin Grass instantly became verdant and full of vitality again.
Jiang Yunzhou sneered inwardly: Little rascal, can't I handle you?
He occasionally reflected on whether it was a bit excessive to bully a plant like this.
But as soon as he thought that there was a mature soul inside, that tiny bit of guilt immediately vanished.
Four days after leaving.
Jiang Yunzhou rushed back to Supreme Academy, covered in dust.
As he approached the academy gate, he keenly sensed two powerful auras inside.
The other party did not deliberately conceal them, clearly having no intention of hiding.
At the same time, he also sensed the presence of Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, and hearing their normal conversation, he felt a little relieved.
He pushed open the door and entered directly.
He saw two uninvited guests at the stone table where he usually sat.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze sweeping over Ning Fengzhi. Hmm, a refined demeanor.
Then it fell on the tall figure enveloped in dark armor, and he already guessed the identity of the newcomer.
Before he could speak, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing had already rushed over.
Both of them were drenched in sweat at the moment, their faces flushed, clearly having just been training.
"Teacher! You're finally back!"
Ning Rongrong's tone was joyful, and she subconsciously wanted to pounce over, but glimpsing the two pairs of watching eyes, she abruptly stopped herself.
"Didn't you say three days? How did it turn into four days?"
Jiang Yunzhou naturally wouldn't tell her that he had staked out for an extra day.
"Uh, well, I took care of some small matters on the way."
"Teacher, we have guests at home."
Zhu Zhuqing looked him over with concern, "Are you tired? Do you want to rest first?"
"It's fine."
Jiang Yunzhou handed her the flowerpot, "Take Ah... um, take this pot of Lan Yin Grass and find a place to transplant it. Remember to water it."
As if remembering something, he asked again:
"Oh, has Xiao Wu come by these past few days I've been away?"
Zhu Zhuqing took the flowerpot with both hands. Although she was curious why her teacher specifically brought back a Lan Yin Grass, she obediently didn't ask further.
Mentioning Xiao Wu, she nodded and said, "He came once, but he looked hurried, I don't know if he was sick, and he quickly ran back."
"Hmm, I understand. You go ahead and get busy."
Jiang Yunzhou nodded, now having a clear idea.
He then turned to Ning Rongrong and instructed, "Rongrong, go buy some groceries. We have guests, remember to buy plenty."
Ning Rongrong still wanted to ask something, but seeing Jiang Yunzhou's serious expression, she immediately understood that her teacher probably intended to send her away.
She knew that Jiang Yunzhou was by no means as unreliable as he appeared on the surface; on the contrary, he always considered everything thoroughly and handled matters appropriately.
"Okay, Teacher, I'll be back soon." She responded obediently and turned to walk out the door.
Seeing Jiang Yunzhou so naturally giving orders to his daughter, a hint of surprise flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes, but he said nothing more.
To make his usually spoiled and willful little princess so obedient, this alone made him deeply interested in the young man before him.
Bone Douluo, standing beside him, frowned slightly, as if about to say something.
But Ning Fengzhi spoke first, "Bone Uncle, let us talk first."
After giving his instructions, Jiang Yunzhou, with a casual smile on his face, walked to the stone table and naturally sat down opposite the two important figures.
After all, he was Ning Rongrong's father, so he didn't find it particularly strange that he had found this place.
"School Master Ning, Bone Douluo, I've heard so much about you. You've come a long way, and I apologize for not welcoming you sooner. When did you two arrive?"
Ning Fengzhi said calmly, "Dean Jiang, you're too kind. It's us who are intruding. We're just curious, Dean Jiang, that you actually recognize us?"
Jiang Yunzhou smiled, "School Master Ning and Bone Douluo's names are like thunder, so it's not strange that I recognize you."
"Just by Rongrong's demeanor just now, I could have guessed."
Ning Fengzhi nodded upon hearing this and said, "Then Dean Jiang, why don't you guess again, what brings us here?"
"School Master Ning, I presume you're not just here to visit your daughter, are you?"
Ning Fengzhi chuckled, his gaze scrutinizing, "Dean Jiang appears to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, yet this calm demeanor truly makes Ning look at you in a new light."
He continued, "I did hear some rumors and came specifically to verify them. However, my little girl is very tight-lipped; no matter how I ask, she won't reveal a single word."
His tone carried a hint of helplessness and teasing, "It seems my words as a father are far less effective than her teacher's."
Jiang Yunzhou clearly understood the faint hint of sourness in his words.
He laughed heartily, "Rongrong is actually very sensible, she's just young, a raw jade that needs polishing. What School Master Ning wants to confirm, I can tell you clearly—it's true."
They were all intelligent people; some things didn't need to be explicitly stated to be understood.
Upon receiving personal confirmation, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong could not hide their excitement.
In that case, this young man before them was his, Ning Fengzhi's, great benefactor.
"Dean Jiang's great kindness, I thank you on behalf of my little girl." He didn't put on any airs, cupping his hands in thanks.
Jiang Yunzhou made a gesture of support, "Since Rongrong has acknowledged me as her teacher, I consider her one of my own. There's no need for thanks..."
"Also, I can guarantee her safety, School Master Ning can rest assured entrusting her to me."
He wasn't talking nonsense; this was also to reassure them.
"Of course, Ning naturally trusts Dean Jiang."
After their conversation, Ning Fengzhi no longer underestimated Jiang Yunzhou.
Instead, he felt that this person was quite extraordinary.
He observed Jiang Yunzhou's words and actions; though seemingly casual, there was a natural order and demeanor about him, leaving him with an excellent impression.
Moreover, during the two days he stayed here, he saw that the training methods of his daughter and Zhu Zhuqing, though novel, were very effective.
He even thought of emulating them.
He continued, "Ning observes that your academy is quite simple. Does it need renovation or expansion? If it's convenient, Ning is willing to fund the purchase of this land and present it to you, as a token of my regard."
Jiang Yunzhou's eyes lit up at the words, but after thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said, "School Master Ning, I appreciate the kind offer, but I don't plan to stay here for long."
In his heart, he thought: I've already said this, why don't you just give me the cash instead?