21: Chapter 21 requires comprehensive development.

After asking that question, Jiang Mingyue picked up a slice of Snowflake Mang-Beef that had been swished to perfection in the boiling soup base and placed it into her mouth with feigned nonchalance.

In reality, her entire attention was highly concentrated on Ning Yuan.

"Bright Moon Martial Saint" was the title bestowed upon her by the Human Federation after she ascended to the Martial Saint Realm in her previous life.

As the strongest latecomer of the human race in that era, her prestige resounded throughout the entire sea of stars during the bloody battles against the Myriad Clans.

If Ning Yuan was also a reincarnator, it would be absolutely impossible for him to hear this title without showing the slightest emotional fluctuation.

She wasn't testing him on a whim, even though she risked exposing her greatest secret.

It was because the road ahead was simply too difficult to walk.

Before long, the human race would face one upheaval after another, while many supreme treasures would emerge from ancient ruins at the same time.

An innocent man gets into trouble because of the treasure he carries.

When that time comes...

Targeted by the Myriad Clans and plagued by internal strife within the human race, even having lived a second life, she still felt immense pressure.

If she could find a companion to fight alongside, it would undoubtedly increase her future chances of victory by several points.

However, Ning Yuan's reaction left her deeply disappointed.

There wasn't even a trace of movement.

She only heard Lu Sheng frown and say with a face full of confusion, "Bright Moon Martial Saint? Never heard of them. Aren't there nine existing Martial Saints in our human race? Thunder Martial Saint, Sky-Severing Sword Saint, White-Haired Martial Saint... where did this Bright Moon Martial Saint come from?"

Ning Yuan, even more leisurely, swished another chopstick-full of meat and said to Jiang Mingyue with earnest gravity:

"Old Second, I reckon you saw that pheasant-tier title in some corner of a street-stall pulp novel. Let me tell you, you can't just focus on martial arts; you also need to supplement your common knowledge. Whatever you do, don't let your brain get filled with muscle. We need to develop all-roundly in morality, intelligence, physique, aesthetics, and labor, so you don't get swindled when you go out in the future."

After saying that, he very considerately placed a large piece of meat from the pot into Jiang Mingyue's bowl.

"Actually, look at how thin you are, you barely have any meat on your bones. You'd better eat more."

He curiously glanced at Jiang Mingyue's chest.

Flat as a prairie.

Was that soft and spongy feeling from that day fake?

Old Second's body techniques are something else; he can actually hide it from my perception!

He couldn't be a ladyboy, could he?

The veins on Jiang Mingyue's forehead throbbed uncontrollably and wildly.

She wished she could punch that annoying, smug face right now!

Calling this Saint a pheasant?

Your brain is the one filled with muscle!

She took a deep breath, and then another, forcing herself to calm down.

"No reaction at all upon hearing this Saint's name... It seems he really isn't a reincarnator. I was overthinking it."

Given her immense contributions and sacrifices for the entire human race in her previous life, any human junior who knew that period of history could not possibly use the word 'pheasant' to describe the title 'Bright Moon Martial Saint'.

At the thought of this, she felt a surge of blood rush to her head again.

Deep breath again. Calm.

"A woman's revenge is not too late in ten days! Once my Qi and Blood Realm surpasses the starry sky limit, I'll definitely beat you until you're looking for your teeth on the ground!"

"I will endure!"

Just then, Zhou Qi suddenly slapped his thigh and said with a grin:

"I know! I know who the Bright Moon Martial Saint is!"

Ning Yuan and Lu Sheng both looked over in surprise.

Jiang Mingyue's heart also gave a sudden jolt.

Zhou Qi pointed at Jiang Mingyue with an "I have seen through everything" expression.

"Second Brother is clearly talking about himself!"

"Look, his name is Jiang Yueming. Who else could the Bright Moon Martial Saint be but him!"

"But I have to say, Second Brother, doesn't the title 'Bright Moon Martial Saint' sound a bit too girly? It sounds like a female Martial Saint's title. How about I give you a new one? Let's call it the Cloud-Parting Martial Saint! How's that? 'Wait until the clouds part to see the bright moon'!"

*Pfft*—Hahaha!

Ning Yuan and Lu Sheng burst out laughing on the spot.

The two of them doubled over with laughter, unable to even hold their chopsticks steady.

Wang Zai, the Corgi at their feet, also started jumping around with "woof woof" barks, and the atmosphere instantly became incredibly festive.

The veins on Jiang Mingyue's forehead had bulged to the point where they were almost impossible to suppress.

Sure enough, she had overthought it.

She shouldn't have held any expectations for these jokers!

"Shut your dog mouth! Just eat!"

With a grab through the air, a large clump of freshly cooked fatty beef accurately stuffed Zhou Qi's non-stop chattering mouth.

Zhou Qi was so scalded he let out muffled cries, frantically puffing out air.

Seeing this, the others laughed even harder.

However, jokes aside.

Lu Sheng and Zhou Qi didn't actually have much doubt in their hearts.

In their view, their Boss and this newly arrived Second Brother were definitely peerless Prodigys with the potential of a Martial Saint.

To be able to be this tyrannical in the Qi and Blood Realm, one could hardly find a few in the entire starry sky.

Who would have thought that in an ordinary librarian dormitory, the gold content of talent would actually explode.

Looking at these few guys laughing and playing together, that bit of gloom and anger in Jiang Mingyue's heart unknowingly dissipated quite a lot.

A kind of tranquility and relaxation she had never experienced in her previous life quietly welled up in her heart.

"Maybe... living in a dormitory with these jokers is actually quite nice."

A faint smile she hadn't even noticed herself flickered in her heart.

...

Soon, the sumptuous hotpot was wiped clean.

Seeing Ning Yuan and Jiang Mingyue once again looking like they were preparing to go upstairs to continue cultivating.

Lu Sheng and Zhou Qi finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Boss, Second Brother, aren't you going to the library for your shift today?"

"You didn't go yesterday. If you don't go again today, I'm afraid the higher-ups will record it, and you might be dismissed."

They had all entered through irregular channels, after all. Before becoming official, they still had to work honestly.

Hearing this, Ning Yuan gave them a strange look.

"Who told you I was a librarian?"

The two were dumbstruck on the spot.

"If you're not a librarian, then why did you come to live in the staff living area?"

Ning Yuan chuckled and spread his hands, saying in an extremely punchable, humble-bragging tone:

"Because I feel like it. I think the scenery here is good and it's quiet."

After saying that, he turned around elegantly and closed the door.

A smooth, continuous motion.

The two, whose hearts were severely pierced by this humble-bragging backstab, only felt heartbroken.

They turned their pleading gazes toward Jiang Mingyue.

"Second Brother, what about you? You couldn't also be..."

Jiang Mingyue blinked her clear eyes and said with an innocent face:

"Oh, me? Because my constitution is a little bit special, I've already submitted an application for official status, and it's currently in the review process."

"So, I don't have to go either."

She laughed inwardly.

With her authority as a Martial Saint in her previous life, if she exposed her identity, let alone becoming official, even becoming an Honorary Dean would be more than enough.

But well, there was no need.

The Great Xia Martial Academy had special channels for Prodigys.

She had submitted her application for official status the moment she arrived.

With that said.

She also turned around elegantly and closed the door.

In the villa's hall, only Lu Sheng and Zhou Qi were left, completely dumbfounded.

"Animals! Two animals!"

The two wailed toward the sky, letting out a sorrowful howl.

Actually, being on duty at the library wasn't tiring at all; it was even quite leisurely.

But there's no harm without comparison!

The two of them had to go clock in for work miserably, while others could do as they pleased and cultivate whenever they wanted.

That feeling was simply indescribably sour.

Lu Sheng and Zhou Qi looked at each other, both seeing a raging fighting spirit in the other's eyes.

"Third Brother, we definitely have to work hard!"

"Exactly! I've asked around, and I estimate that in another month, the academy will have a large-scale Freshman Competition! When the time comes, we must get a good ranking and strive to become official as soon as possible!" Zhou Qi said indignantly.

"Absolutely!"

This pair of brothers-in-misery hooked their arms over each other's shoulders and walked out tragically.

...

Time quietly slipped away in this peaceful yet joyful daily life.

In the blink of an eye, it was already Ning Yuan's tenth day at the Great Xia Martial Academy.