Tracking, Soto City packed his bags, and the next morning, Dongfang Jing arrived at the Academic Affairs Office.
Upon seeing him, Director Su immediately stood up warmly: "Oh, young man, you're here! Please have a seat."
Dongfang Jing politely raised his hand to refuse, but before he could speak, he noticed a middle-aged man with a buzz cut dressed in simple black clothing in the office.
Director Su noticed his gaze and, assuming he was interested, introduced him: "This is the one who, through his own research, derived the ten core competencies of martial souls? He's hailed as the 'Great Martial Soul Theory Master'..."
Hearing the introduction, Yu Xiaogang remained expressionless.
However, his back unconsciously straightened slightly, revealing a hint of smugness.
Dongfang Jing directly interrupted Director Su, not even glancing at Yu Xiaogang: "Director Su, I'm here to ask for leave for my sister in advance. As for the reason..."
He deliberately dragged out his words.
Director Su immediately understood and waved his hand, "Absolutely no problem! Dongfang Yao is a prodigy in our academy. She's a little bit weak in math, but that's not important. I approve her request for early leave!"
"Then I'll trouble you, Director Su. Goodbye."
After Dongfang Jing left,Yu Xiaogang stood up with a gloomy expression and said to Director Su, "Director Su, I hope that starting next semester, my disciple Tang San will be exempt from morning classes and I will tutor him individually."
"Master," Director Su said with difficulty, "Even if you're the dean's friend, it's not allowed. Since you're studying at the academy, you have to follow the rules."
Yu Xiaogang's eyes widened, pointing to the door, "Then why did you approve that kid's leave just now? Is that in accordance with the rules?"
"How can that be the same?" Director Su said matter-of-factly, "That girl got full marks in all subjects except for math, which is dispensable. She finished her studies ahead of schedule and was first in the exams. Early leave is perfectly reasonable. And Tang San? I think he's second? That means he still needs to work harder. Come back to me when he gets first place."
"You!" Yu Xiaogang's eyes twitched, his chest heaving violently, but he couldn't find any reason to refute.
When the first-year report cards were released, he himself was shocked that Tang San hadn't gotten first place!
He had no grounds for argument,so Yu Xiaogang could only snort coldly and storm out of the administration office.
Outside the teaching building,Dongfang Yao stood prettily at the door, waiting.
Tang San and Xiao Wu stood beside her, clearly waiting for Yu Xiaogang.
Seeing Dongfang Jing come out, the little girl immediately ran over like a happy deer, tilting her head and looking at him expectantly: "Brother, did you finish talking?"
"Yes, let's go."
"Wait a minute!" Tang San suddenly called out to them.
The Dongfang siblings turned around in confusion.
Tang San's expression was serious: "Can you tell me your soul power levels?"
He stared intently at Dongfang Jing, his Purple Demon Eyes subtly activating, but he still couldn't see through this silver-haired boy.
Since their sparring in the garden, Tang San and Xiao Wu felt their strength had improved and challenged Dongfang Yao to another match, but they still couldn't beat her even in a two-on-one fight, and they lost even faster than before.
Tang San felt that Dongfang Yao's strength was improving incredibly fast! Even faster than his own, who possessed the Mysterious Heaven Skill!
Tang San even secretly climbed to the fourth floor of their dormitory, hoping to observe their cultivation methods and learn from them.
Unfortunately, the curtains blocked the view completely, and his Purple Demon Eye couldn't see through things. If his sister was this strong, just how terrifying was his brother's strength?
Tang San waited for the answer with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.
Of course, it would be even better if they could tell him how they cultivated.
Dongfang Jing's lips parted slightly, and she uttered two words indifferently: "No."
Tang San stood there dumbfounded, not yet reacting, when the brother and sister had already turned and left.
"Hmph! Arrogant and conceited! Think you're so great?" Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue and made a face at their retreating figures, letting out a spoiled snort.
Tang San's face was grim, his fists clenched so tightly his nails dug into his palms, and he silently vowed,"Just you wait! I will surpass you!"
From the shadows,Tang Hao witnessed everything.
He sighed, his gaze dark as he watched the departing figures of the Dongfang siblings: "These two are too dazzling, even Xiao San's talent can't compare? However, that girl's speed of improvement is indeed extraordinary."
"The direction they went is Soto City? What are they doing there?"
Tang Hao glanced at his son again.
"With Yu Xiaogang, Xiao San should be safe at Notting Academy."
He thought for a moment; Soto City and Wuhun City weren't far apart.
So, he flashed forward, quietly following the Dongfang siblings.
He sensed that the siblings were hiding something.
He wanted to find out, and if it was a secret beneficial to his son, he would make them reveal it no matter what!
"Perfect timing, I can stop by Spirit City and take care of a few juniors."
"It's time to pay back some of the debts the Spirit Hall owes me!"
The Barak Kingdom is located in the southern part of the Heaven Dou Empire, bordering the Fasno Province.
The two most important cities in the kingdom are the capital, Barak City,and Soto City, known as the "Granary of Barak."
This city-level city has a very fast pace of life and is bustling with activity every day.
"Brother, look! What a huge pine tree!" Dongfang Yao, riding on the boy's shoulders, excitedly pointed to a large, lush green tree next to the shop.
Dongfang Jing looked in the direction she was pointing and saw that the tree was shaped like a spire, with layers of branches and leaves, and dark green needles.
From a distance, it did indeed look very much like the Christmas tree in his memory.
"Although it looks like one, it's actually a fir tree," Dongfang Jing corrected.
"A fir?" Dongfang Yao's eyes lit up. "The thing called a Christmas tree in the stories Brother used to tell, isn't that a fir tree?"
"Yes." Dongfang Jing nodded, looking at the faint white breath he exhaled, somewhat dazed.
"Judging by the days... it's already December, winter is here. Yao'er, are you cold?"
"No!"
It's strange, the temperature difference between the four seasons in Douluo Continent isn't significant. Wearing a long-sleeved shirt, one doesn't feel hot or cold all year round.
Only in places like the far north or Han Hai City can one clearly feel the temperature changes.
Looking at the fir tree, Dongfang Jing asked softly, "Yao'er, do you want to celebrate Christmas like the children in the stories?"
"Huh? But didn't brother say those are all fictional? Santa Claus, flying reindeer, and things like that."
"Hehe, Santa Claus is fake, but we can really celebrate!"
Dongfang Jing explained, "Besides celebrating, Christmas is about sending blessings to family and friends. We can also prepare gifts and exchange them."
Hearing about exchanging gifts, Dongfang Yao immediately perked up: "Okay, okay! What are you going to give Yao'er, brother?"
"What's the point of telling me? What are you going to give brother, Yao'er?"
"I won't tell you, it's a secret~"
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