Chapter 2 Tang Sect? Not Added!
Seeing the wary young man in front of her, who was
He hstill in the state of possessing a Spirit, Bei Bei immediately stepped forward and stood in front of Tang Ya.
ad a gentle smile on his face.
"Brother, don't misunderstand."
Bei Bei cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, his tone sincere.
"We are third-year students from Shrek Academy. I am Bei Bei, and this is Tang Ya. This Mandragora Snake is our prey that we have been tracking for a long time. Tang Ya needs its Spirit Ring to advance to the Spirit Master level."
Tang Ya peeked out from behind Bei Bei. She had been looking at the motionless mandragora snake on the ground with a pained expression, but when she heard Bei Bei introduce her, she immediately puffed out her chest.
Although her long blue dress was covered in grass blades, making her look a bit disheveled, her big eyes were still very bright and lively.
"That's right, we are outer court students from Shrek Academy!"
Tang Ya muttered to herself, but her eyes couldn't help but glance at Dai Huabin, clearly stunned by the power of the "White Tiger Vajra Transformation".
Dai Huabin naturally recognized the two of them.
Now that the other party has revealed their identity, there's no need for him to keep up appearances.
"So they are senior students from Shrek Academy."
Dai Huabin dispersed the surging soul power around him.
As the white light shield dissipated, his explosive muscle lines slowly subsided, the "king" character on his forehead disappeared, and he returned to the appearance of that blond nobleman.
Dai Huabin straightened his slightly disheveled collar and nodded slightly:
"My name is Dai Huabin, from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion of the Star Luo Empire, and I am also a freshman preparing to enroll this year."
Upon hearing the words "White Tiger Duke's Mansion," a look of "I knew it" flashed in Bei Bei's eyes.
"So it's Junior Brother Dai from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion."
Bei Bei's smile became even more genuine.
"It seems we're quite destined to meet, bumping into each other here even before enrolling in the Academy."
Tang Ya, standing next to him, stared wide-eyed, her jaw practically dropping.
She pointed at Dai Huabin, then at herself, looking utterly devastated.
"You said you're a freshman?"
Tang Ya's voice rose.
"You're a freshman, and you're already a three-ring Spirit Elder? Are you kidding me! I've cultivated so hard for so many years, and today I finally managed to catch my third Spirit Ring, and you..."
Tang Ya felt like she had been hit hard.
Is this the foundation of a large family?
Is this the difference between geniuses and ordinary people?
Although Tang Ya's Spirit is Blue Silver Grass, the difference in cultivation speed still made her feel a little envious.
"Bei Bei, I don't want to live anymore. Comparing yourself to others is just awful." Tang Ya tugged at Bei Bei's sleeve and shook it, looking utterly hopeless.
Bei Bei smiled helplessly, turned to look at Dai Huabin, and said apologetically:
"Xiaoya has a rather straightforward personality, so please don't mind her, junior. However, your talent is among the best even in the history of Shrek Academy."
Dai Huabin reacted indifferently to this.
"Just lucky," Dai Huabin casually replied.
At this moment, Tang Ya seemed to suddenly think of something, her eyes lit up, and her previous dejection vanished.
She darted to Dai Huabin in two steps, her big eyes blinking brightly.
"Junior Brother Dai, since you are from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, do you know that ten thousand years ago, your ancestor Dai Mubai and our Tang Sect's ancestor Tang San were sworn brothers? That's fate!"
They've arrived.
The Tang Sect recruitment pitch has begun.
Dai Huabin inwardly scoffed, but outwardly remained calm:
"It is indeed recorded in the family history."
"That's great!"
Tang Ya clapped her hands excitedly.
"Since your ancestors were so closely related, would you like to consider joining our Tang Sect?"
"Although our Tang Sect is currently... a bit small in number, our foundation is still strong! Since you're from the White Tiger Clan, joining the Tang Sect would be a double blessing. Besides, you're a Spirit Elder, so we'll make you an elder right away. How about it?"
Tang Ya looked on with anticipation.
Although Bei Bei didn't speak, he nodded slightly. Clearly, it would be excellent if the Tang Sect could recruit this young Spirit Elder.
Looking at Tang Ya's eager eyes, Dai Huabin could only think two words: Heh.
Join the Tang Sect?
The Tang Sect is currently penniless, lacking manpower and resources.
Why join?
Although the Mysterious Heaven Art was quite good, Dai Huabin didn't want to get too involved with the Tang Sect.
"I appreciate your kind offer, senior."
Dai Huabin's answer was watertight.
"However, joining a sect is a major matter. Although I am the son of a duke, I cannot make this decision on my own. I need to consult my parents before they can make a decision. Besides, I have just arrived at Shrek Academy and I would like to focus on my studies first."
The light in Tang Ya's eyes dimmed instantly, and she slumped her shoulders in dejection.
"I knew it wouldn't be that easy. Those big families are unwilling to come to a declining sect like ours."
"Teacher Xiaoya."
Bei Bei gently reminded her not to lose her composure in front of outsiders.
Tang Ya stuck out her tongue, turned around, and ran towards the mandragora snake:
"Fine, fine. Since Junior Brother Dai isn't willing, I'll just take this Spirit Ring for now. Hmph, it's good that the snake is stunned, it saves me the trouble of taking action."
She pulled out a short knife and gestured towards the mandragora snake's vital points.
Dai Huabin watched this scene without lingering.
Huo Yuhao has already merged with the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, and Electrolux has already settled in his mind, so there's nothing more for him to do here.
"Since you two have other matters to attend to, I won't disturb you any longer."
Upon hearing this, Bei Bei glanced at the sky:
"Junior Dai, this is still the Star Dou Great Forest, even though it's the outer area, it's still a bit dangerous. Why don't we wait until Xiaoya finishes absorbing her Spirit Ring, and then go back to the Academy together? That way we can look out for each other on the way."
Bei Bei is indeed a very thoughtful person; he genuinely treats Dai Huabin as a future junior and takes good care of him.
But Dai Huabin just wanted to get to Shrek City and find a place to study Electrolux in his mind; he didn't have time to waste with them.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Senior Bei Bei."
Dai Huabin waved his hand, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
"However, my fiancée has already left for the Academy ahead of time, so I have to catch up with her so she won't worry. See you at the Academy."
"Fiancée?"
Bei Bei and Tang Ya were both taken aback.
He's so young and already has a fiancée?
But then they thought, if the marriage alliance with the White Tiger Dai family is to the Netherworld Cat Zhu family, then it makes sense.
"I see. Then I won't keep you any longer."
Bei Bei suddenly realized, and then cupped his hands in greeting.
"When we get to the Academy, I'll treat you to a meal to thank you, junior, for helping us stop this mandragora snake today."
"No problem."
Dai Huabin turned around, decisively and cleanly.
He didn't even glance back at Tang Ya, who was still struggling with the snake.
Watching Dai Huabin's figure disappear into the woods, Bei Bei's smile gradually faded, and his eyes became somewhat deep.
"Bei Bei, this person is so arrogant."
Tang Ya skillfully bled the mandragora snake while muttering to herself.
"Although he's quite handsome, he seems cold and aloof, not cute at all."
"It's normal for people from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion to be arrogant," Bei Bei said thoughtfully.
"However, this Dai Huabin is much more mature than I imagined. Just now, I didn't even feel that he was an eleven or twelve-year-old boy."
"Oh well, who cares? I haven't joined the Tang Sect anyway." Tang Ya sat down cross-legged, tugging at the purple Spirit Ring. "Once I absorb this Spirit Ring, I'll be a Spirit Master too!"
Bei Bei smiled indulgently, standing aside to protect her, but his gaze remained fixed on the direction Dai Huabin had left in.
[end of the chapter]