58: Chapter 58 Dugu Yan Enters School

The next morning, Bai Qi was lying on a lounge chair in the courtyard, squinting his eyes and sipping tea comfortably, when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps in the distance.

Before long, Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling appeared at the courtyard gate. Dugu Yan was wearing a light green dress today, her hair draped over her shoulders, making her look neat and clean.

Beside her, Ye Lingling wore a plain white dress, her long hair also draped over her shoulders, her expression as calm as water, carrying a small bundle in her hand.

Seeing someone at the door, Bai Qi slowly stood up, walked to the courtyard gate, opened it, and said with a smile.

"Old freak, you've arrived quite early."

Then he looked at Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

"You two came as well?"

Seeing Bai Qi's attitude, Dugu Yan huffed.

"What, are we not welcome?"

Hearing this, Bai Qi chuckled, stepped aside to make way, and said to everyone.

"Welcome, of course you're welcome. Everyone, come in and sit."

Dugu Yan didn't stand on ceremony either, pulling Ye Lingling along as she strode inside.

As soon as she entered the courtyard, Dugu Yan's eyes lit up at the sight. Although the flower vines on the walls hadn't bloomed yet, the green leaves covering the walls shone brightly in the morning sun.

A bluestone path led straight to the small building. Although the flower beds on both sides were empty, the soil had already been tilled.

"This courtyard... did you do this?"

Dugu Yan turned to look at Bai Qi, her eyes filled with surprise.

Bai Qi nodded.

Dugu Yan pulled Ye Lingling to the pavilion and sat down. Seeing this, Bai Qi poured tea for them.

Ye Lingling sat quietly to the side, took the teacup, and took a small sip without saying a word.

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo had already seated himself and started drinking. He took another sip of tea and then said.

"Yan Yan and her friend's withdrawal procedures have all been completed."

Liu Erlong also walked in from outside the courtyard at this moment.

Dugu Bo glanced at her and continued.

"Although I am a Guest Elder in name, I'll have to ask you to look after Yan Yan. This Little freak probably doesn't need to attend classes, so just let her Cultivate with him."

Liu Erlong nodded and glanced at Bai Qi. Bai Qi shrugged, indicating he didn't mind.

Dugu Yan picked up her teacup, took a sip, and looked around the courtyard.

Her gaze fell on the small building before she withdrew it to look at Bai Qi, asking, "You really don't have to attend classes?"

Bai Qi smiled. "I'm a six-ring Spirit Emperor, what classes would I take? The Old freak already said you'll be following me. Usually, just stay at the academy; Cultivate when you want, rest when you want. Once everyone is here, we can officially begin training."

Dugu Yan gave an "oh," but she was skeptical. A six-ring Spirit Emperor? A few days ago at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Bai Qi was only a Spirit King. How could he have achieved a Breakthrough so quickly? She thought Bai Qi was bragging and didn't take it seriously.

Ye Lingling showed no expression, simply drinking her tea quietly.

After finishing their tea, the group of five left the courtyard and headed toward the Administration Building.

The Administration Building was next to the Teaching Building, a three-story gray structure that looked quite old. Liu Erlong pushed open the door to the second-floor Meeting Room, where five or six people were already seated.

Seated at the head was a man in his forties, wearing a blue Spirit Master robe. His name was Yin Shu, the Director of Admissions for Lanba Academy, a level fifty-four attack system Battle Spirit King. Several teachers stood behind him. When they saw Liu Erlong enter, everyone stood up.

"Dean."

Yin Shu nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Dugu Bo, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

Liu Erlong walked to the main seat and sat down, gesturing for everyone else to do the same. She pointed to Dugu Bo and said.

"This is Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo. From now on, he will be our academy's Guest Elder."

A collective gasp instantly filled the Meeting Room.

In their view, a Titled Douluo was an existence standing at the very top of the pyramid.

For an academy of Lanba Academy's scale to actually invite a Titled Douluo as a Guest Elder was simply unprecedented.

Yin Shu stood up and gave a deep bow with cupped hands.

"Senior Dugu, I have long heard of your great name."

Dugu Bo looked around and waved his hand casually, his tone indifferent.

"No need for formalities. I'm just here in name. Don't come to me if there's trouble, and definitely don't come to me if there isn't."

These words were quite blunt, but no one present dared to object.

Liu Erlong then pointed to Dugu Yan.

"This is Dugu Bo's granddaughter, Dugu Yan, a three-ring Spirit Elder with the Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit, transferred from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. She doesn't need to be assigned to a class; she'll just Cultivate with Bai Qi."

The teachers' gazes lingered on Dugu Yan for a moment, all showing signs of approval. A three-ring Spirit Elder at this age was already considered quite good.

Liu Erlong then pointed to Ye Lingling.

"This is Ye Lingling, a three-ring support system Spirit Elder with the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit. Likewise, she won't be assigned to a class and will Cultivate with Bai Qi."

Nine Heart Begonia. Silence fell over the Meeting Room once more. The Nine Heart Begonia Spirit was unique in the entire Heaven Dou Empire, known as the pinnacle of healing Spirits. A Spirit Master of this level, even with only three rings, was someone every major power would fight over.

Yin Shu took a deep breath, trying his best to keep his expression calm.

Finally, Liu Erlong looked at Bai Qi, her voice not loud but clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"Bai Qi, six rings, Spirit Emperor, also no class assignment."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Meeting Room fell into a dead silence.

The cup in Dugu Yan's hand almost slipped. She whipped her head around to look at Bai Qi, her eyes wide and round.

A six-ring Spirit Emperor? He really was a six-ring Spirit Emperor? A few days ago at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Bai Qi only had five spirit rings and was a Spirit King.

How much time had passed, and he'd already broken through to Spirit Emperor? She opened her mouth to say something, but found her throat felt as if it were blocked by something.

Ye Lingling's hand also paused slightly. She looked up at Bai Qi, clear surprise in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

Six-ring Spirit Emperor. Sixteen years old. These phrases combined made all the teachers present doubt if they had heard correctly. Yin Shu stared at Bai Qi for several seconds, his lips twitching, but in the end, he said nothing. He subconsciously tried to probe with his Soul Power, but felt nothing.

Bai Qi, on the other hand, was quite calm, cupping his hands.

"Hello, teachers."

Yin Shu came back to his senses, forced a smile, and nodded.

"Good, good."

The other teachers also regained their senses one after another, nodding in greeting, but their eyes were filled with unconcealed shock.

The meeting proceeded quickly. Liu Erlong briefly introduced a few matters.

Dugu Bo's status as a Guest Elder, and the enrollment arrangements for Dugu Yan, Bai Qi, and Ye Lingling.

Yin Shu and several teachers asked a few questions, which Liu Erlong answered one by one.

Throughout the entire process, Dugu Bo remained expressionless, doing nothing but drinking tea without saying a single word.

After the meeting adjourned, Dugu Yan pulled Ye Lingling along, following closely behind Bai Qi, looking him up and down.

"Are you really a six-ring Spirit Emperor?"

Dugu Yan asked, her tone still carrying a hint of disbelief.

Bai Qi smiled.

"Genuine and true. I reached it a few days ago, I just didn't have time to tell you."

Dugu Yan was silent for a moment, then huffed.

"No wonder Grandpa wanted me to Cultivate with you."

After saying that, she pulled Ye Lingling and walked forward quickly, no longer looking at Bai Qi.

As she was being pulled away, Ye Lingling glanced back at Bai Qi.

Liu Erlong took Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling to see their dormitories.

The dormitories were two separate rooms side by side. Although not large, they were clean and bright.

Looking at the dormitory environment, Dugu Yan nodded, and Ye Lingling also gave a slight nod. Bai Qi followed behind, walking side by side with Liu Erlong.

"Teacher Erlong, I need to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in a few days."

Bai Qi suddenly said.

Liu Erlong paused and turned to look at him.

"What for?"

"To bring a few people over."

Bai Qi said with a smile.

"Xiao Wu and the others are still there. I need to go back and bring them here."

Liu Erlong was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"Go ahead."

After putting down her bundle, Dugu Yan pulled Ye Lingling back and said.

"Show us around the academy Bar."

Bai Qi nodded, turned to walk forward, and said.

"Let's go, follow me."

The three of them walked along the academy's paths. Bai Qi introduced things as they went.

"Over there is the training field, where we usually spar. Over there is the cafeteria; the food is decent..."

Dugu Yan listened to the whole tour and curled her lip.

"It really is much smaller than the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."

Bai Qi smiled and said.

"Being small has its benefits; it's quiet."

Dugu Yan didn't say anything more upon hearing that. Ye Lingling followed behind, her gaze falling on Bai Qi's back as she listened quietly.

After the tour, Bai Qi walked them back to the girls' dormitory. Standing below the dormitory building, Dugu Yan suddenly looked back at Bai Qi and asked.

"That Xiao Wu of yours, when are they coming?"

Bai Qi thought for a moment and said.

"Tomorrow, I'll be heading back to bring them here."

Hearing this, Dugu Yan nodded and pulled Ye Lingling upstairs.

Bai Qi stood downstairs, watching their figures disappear before turning to return to his own courtyard.