74: Chapter 74 Skipping class is for attending class
After learning about Principal Lin He, Su Mu had an idea.
By giving the nine-colored flower to Leng Jing, her S-Rank wood-attribute ability would allow her to take Principal Lin He as her master.
With this layer of protection, even if Su Mu wasn't around or died in the mouth of a Vicious Beast one day,
he could ensure the sisters lived safely.
The only thing that worried Su Mu was that Principal Lin He was a bit extreme—not in personality, of course.
Someone who would disregard their own life to save others could be called a Saint, but equally, a 'fool'.
In Su Mu's vision, it was best for Leng Jing to have some ability to protect herself.
“I still need to discuss it with Sister Leng Jing and see what she thinks.”
...
After finishing dinner, Su Mu knocked on Leng Jing's door.
Knock knock knock!
Click!
Leng Jing opened the door wearing silk pajamas, her long, supple hair falling naturally over her shoulders.
She was breathtakingly beautiful; Su Mu was momentarily dazed.
‘I should take Sister Leng Jing to visit the teacher more often!’
Leng Jing was also very confused about Su Mu coming to find her in the middle of the night, especially directly to her bedroom.
“Come in and talk!”
Entering Leng Jing's room, Su Mu explained his thoughts to her, and the room fell into a brief silence.
Leng Jing didn't answer, which was understandable.
Many people think the first reaction to winning 5 million would be excitement, but it's actually not.
Those who have won know that the first reaction is disbelief, followed by checking multiple times.
One might even doubt if they are dreaming; it takes about a few minutes for the brain to react, and then the body starts trembling.
Only at the very end comes the excitement.
However, the Heaven And Earth Treasure Su Mu mentioned that could increase an ability's Rank would be even more shocking than 5 million.
Leng Jing soon passed the stage of self-doubt; her shoulders began to tremble, and tears flowed continuously from her eyes.
Those tears were heart-wrenching to watch.
Su Mu sat beside Leng Jing; this sister who had accompanied him for three years rarely showed a vulnerable side.
In this small three-person household, she was the head of the family.
About ten minutes later, Leng Jing's emotions calmed down.
But once Leng Jing calmed down, she fell into thought.
“Xiao Mu! A treasure that can improve an ability must be very precious! You should use it yourself...”
Su Mu didn't give Leng Jing a chance to finish and directly took out the nine-colored flower.
“Sister Leng! No matter how precious Cultivate resources are, they aren't as precious as people. Besides, the most important people to me in this world are only you and Xiao Xi.
Only when you have the ability to protect yourselves can I feel at ease going out to venture.”
Having already shared his thoughts with Leng Jing, the most important thing now was to clarify the pros and cons.
Su Mu could feel that Leng Jing really wanted to improve her ability, but she felt in her heart that the nine-colored flower was too precious.
Seeing Leng Jing waver slightly, Su Mu continued:
“Sister Leng, my ability is Lightning-type. The nine-colored flower can only be used by wood-attribute ability users.
Even if I took it out to trade, it would be hard to get resources of equal value, so the best solution now is for you to use it.
Raise your ability to S-Rank, and then take Principal Lin He as your master.”
Crystals swirled in Leng Jing's beautiful eyes, but she finally nodded firmly.
Su Mu placed the nine-colored flower in Leng Jing's hand and explained the method of use as well.
“Sister Leng, I know you haven't slacked on your Cultivate all these years. In the future, maybe it will still be the sister protecting the brother.”
Su Mu smiled very brightly, like a ray of warm sun in winter—though unable to melt the snow, it could still provide warmth.
Leng Jing nodded again, her expression the same as it was three years ago.
“Okay!”
In fact, Leng Jing's current cultivation had already reached the second-order Advanced Rank. Since opening the flower shop, she had to use her ability every day to accelerate the growth of flowers.
Even by using bits and pieces of time to Cultivate, she had reached her current level.
To be able to Cultivate to this extent without any resources or guidance, she could already be called a Genius.
Most sophomore students at Modu Ability University were currently only at the second-order Intermediate Rank, and that was at a top-tier Ability University.
If she were at a slightly worse Ability University, Leng Jing would actually be a top student.
Su Mu believed that Leng Jing's future achievements would definitely not be inferior to the current Principal Lin He.
Seeing that Leng Jing had already begun to absorb the energy from the nine-colored flower cross-legged, Su Mu carefully backed out of the room.
“Leng Jing's side is settled. I still need to visit Principal Lin's side, but it's too late today; I'll go tomorrow!”
After speaking, Su Mu walked back to his own room and began to Cultivate as well.
Although no accidents were likely to happen at Modu Ability University, Su Mu felt more at ease keeping watch.
The next morning, Leng Jing prepared breakfast as usual, looking just like any other day.
However, Su Mu, with his Eye of Prediction, keenly noticed that the color of Leng Jing's Source Power had changed.
An ability user's Source Power color differs based on their ability; Su Mu's Source Power was black.
Previously, the color of Leng Jing's Source Power was emerald green, but now, a bit of red was mixed within the green.
“Sister Leng, how about we hire a housekeeper? It would make things easier for you.”
This wasn't the first time Su Mu had brought it up. There were so many villas in Modu Ability University, and most students would hire a housekeeper.
But Leng Jing had always been unwilling.
But now it was different; Leng Jing needed more time to Cultivate. It was truly inappropriate for her to still be weighed down by trivial chores every day.
“Okay! But just find a lady to do the cleaning; I'll still do the cooking.”
Su Mu nodded, lowering his head to continue drinking the porridge Leng Jing made. However, the corners of his mouth, hidden by the bowl, gradually curled up.
As long as she took the first step, it was fine.
...
“Xiao You! Check if Vice Principal Lin has any classes today.”
At Modu Ability University, whether they were lecturers, professors, or the Principal, everyone had classes.
After all, ability users had no need for Master's or Doctoral degrees; all knowledge was learned during the four years of university.
There were no professors who were unwilling to teach students just because of their high status.
“Master! I've found that Principal Lin He has a class this morning on 'Introduction to Ability User Meridian Repair', located at...”
“Introduction to Ability User Meridian Repair? It should be a course related to healing.” Su Mu continued to look through the information organized by Xiao You.
The course 'Introduction to Ability User Meridian Repair' was offered by the Auxiliary Academy and was a small-class course.
There were only about twenty students in the class. The abilities of the students taking this course were all more or less related to healing.
For example, Huang Yuanyuan should be taking this course.
Without hesitation, Su Mu followed the route planned by Xiao You and headed to the classroom.
“I really didn't expect that the reason for skipping class would be to attend a class.”
In an instant, Su Mu transformed into a shadow again, shuttling through the campus.
This wasn't because Su Mu was lazy and didn't want to walk.
Frequent use of Combat Techniques was also a way to practice them.
Su Mu soon arrived at the classroom where Principal Lin He was teaching.
It was worth noting that this classroom was somewhat different from ordinary ones; there was a life-sized human model on the podium.
What hung on the surrounding walls were not inspirational quotes, but a classic Go life-and-death problem.
‘Winning by Half a Stone Against Heaven’