Dugu Bo deliberately chose not to take a carriage, but instead walked with Jiang Zhen and the others, which can be considered a low-key approach.
The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy is located in a scenic mountainous area on the outskirts of Heavenly Dou City, covering a very large area.
The group walked quickly and soon arrived at the outer perimeter of the academy.
From afar, one can see a magnificent complex of buildings built against the mountain, with pavilions, towers, flying eaves and brackets, displaying a royal style.
The magnificent gate, carved from white marble, is several meters high and is adorned with the emblem of the Heaven Dou Empire and various patterns of soul beasts, gleaming in the sunlight.
Guards dressed in bright silver armor, looking sharp and alert, stood on either side of the gate, and all personnel and vehicles entering and exiting had to undergo strict checks.
Inside the college, there are lush trees and lakes dotting the landscape.
Everywhere you look, you see young Soul Masters dressed in exquisite school uniforms, walking in twos and threes, some hurrying along, others chatting leisurely. The air is filled with the atmosphere of youth and vitality, but also with a hint of the arrogance unique to aristocratic children.
"Tsk, quite the grand display."
Bing Di glanced at the glittering golden school gate and made a comment. His tone was still calm, but it seemed to be slightly higher than his evaluation of the streets of Heaven Dou City. At least he acknowledged its "grandeur".
Lan Fuzi looked around curiously: "Is this where human soul masters study? It looks so big and beautiful! It's even shinier than a coral castle in the sea!"
Just as they paused to observe, a slender figure strode out from inside the academy gates. She wore a pale yellow Heaven Dou Royal Academy uniform, which accentuated her gradually blossoming, exquisite figure.
Her short, dark purple hair was neat and refreshing, her skin was fair, and her emerald-like eyes were bright and lively. Her glances revealed a touch of girlish charm and a hint of spoiled arrogance.
It was Dugu Yan.
She clearly saw Dugu Bo outside the gate and the several striking figures beside him. A delighted smile immediately appeared on her face, and she quickened her pace to run over: "Grandpa!"
Her gaze immediately fell on Jiang Zhen and Lan Xi , and she recognized them: "Young Master Jiang! Sister Lan Xi ! You've come too!"
As for the two stunningly beautiful girls behind Jiang Zhen, whose looks and temperament were in no way inferior, yet whom she had never seen before, her gaze was filled with curiosity and scrutiny.
When Dugu Bo saw his granddaughter, a kind smile appeared on his face: "Yanyan, you're on vacation? It just so happens that Young Master Jiang wanted to come and visit the academy, so Grandpa brought them along."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan said, "Is that so? Young Master Jiang, Sister Lan Xi , and... these two elder sisters, would you like to tour our academy? I'll be your guide; our academy has many beautiful places to see!"
As she spoke, she naturally walked over to Dugu Bo and Jiang Zhen, but her gaze couldn't help but drift again towards Bing Di and Lan Fuzi, secretly marveling to herself:
These two are so beautiful, and their temperament is so unique... How come all the girls around Jiang Zhen are so pretty?
Upon hearing Dugu Yan's enthusiastic invitation, Lan Fuzi's clear, sea-blue eyes lit up. She curiously surveyed the magnificent academy gate before her, and couldn't help but tug at Jiang Zhen's sleeve, gently shaking it, her voice filled with anticipation: "Ah Zhen, since we're already here..."
She is naturally lively and full of curiosity about everything in the human world. This Soul Master Academy, which is known as the number one in the empire, is undoubtedly very attractive to her.
Although Bing Di still appeared indifferent and uninterested in the "gathering place of human cubs," with her arms crossed and her emerald eyes sweeping over the students who were more or less arrogant, she did not voice any objection.
Lan Xi , as always, remained gentle and compliant, standing beside Jiang Zhen and showing her support with her eyes.
Seeing this, Jiang Zhen smiled slightly and readily agreed: "Very well, then I'll trouble Miss Dugu to show us the sights of this top academy in Heaven Dou ."
Seeing this, Dugu Bo stroked his beard and said, "Well... Young Master, Yan Yan, you young people have a good time. I have something to discuss with your Education Commission, so I won't keep you company any longer."
After saying that, he cupped his hands to Jiang Zhen, then his figure flashed and disappeared from the spot like a ghost, heading straight into the depths of the academy.
Therefore, the task of guiding fell to Dugu Yan.
She seemed quite happy to take on this responsibility, a bright smile on her pretty face, as she led everyone through the magnificent white marble gate and began to introduce the group.
"Our Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was directly founded by the Imperial Family. I've heard that even Emperor Xue Ye is the nominal dean, but the actual affairs are mainly managed by His Highness the Crown Prince and Prince Xue Xing."
Dugu Yan's tone carried a hint of pride, "The academy is nestled against the mountains and beside the water; its environment is the best on the entire continent! The facilities and cultivation resources are also top-notch, with many simulated cultivation areas specifically designed for different martial souls..."
She introduced the academy's background and advantages as if she knew them by heart. Along the way, students would occasionally cast glances at her, some with admiration, some with awe, and some with curiosity about the unfamiliar but extraordinary men and women beside her.
Dugu Yan was clearly used to this kind of attention and remained poised and graceful.
The academy is indeed very large, with magnificent buildings, wide roads, shady trees, and even artificial lakes and rock gardens.
After walking around and looking around, passing through the teaching area, dormitory area, and several large open-air training grounds, the group arrived at a magnificent building that appeared particularly quiet and solemn—the college library.
The library occupies a vast area, its architecture simple and imposing, exuding the fragrance of books and the atmosphere of time. Just as they were about to go inside, the heavy wooden door of the library was pushed open from the inside, and a figure with his head down slowly walked out.
This is a young girl with a slender figure. She is wearing the same Heaven Dou Academy uniform as Dugu Yan, but in a light white color, yet she exudes a cool and quiet temperament.
She had long, smooth, dark blue hair, loosely tied up with a simple jade hairpin, with a few strands falling down her cheeks.
Her face was covered by a thin black veil, revealing only a pair of extremely captivating eyes.
Those eyes were a clear blue, which should have been bright, but at this moment they seemed to be shrouded in a faint, lingering melancholy and timidity, like a frightened deer in the forest, cautiously observing the outside world.
She was also holding several thick books on Soul Master theory in her hands.
"Lingling!"
Upon seeing the girl, Dugu Yan immediately broke into a genuine smile and quickly went to greet her, "You've been spending time in the library again?"
When the girl called Lingling saw Dugu Yan, a glimmer of reassurance and dependence flashed in her melancholy eyes. She nodded gently, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, carrying a natural sense of fragility: "Yan Yan..."