149: Jiang Henian confronts Jian Qingqiu

Chapter 147: Jiang Henian Confronts Jian Qingqiu

Leaving the Azure Water Bamboo Forest, Jiang Chen turned his steps and walked towards Jian Qingqiu’s dormitory.

The teacher dormitories at Yingtian Academy were all very luxurious, just like Jiang Chen’s, they were detached villas, but twice as large, and also came with an elegant small garden in front.

Detached villas + gardens are very expensive elsewhere, but they are very cheap here on Yingtian Island.

After all, for powerful Beast Tamers, creating land in water is not difficult.

What's difficult is that this place is right behind the Southern Border Great Wall, constantly facing the threat of the Sea Race, so ordinary people wouldn't dare to live here at all.

Yingtian Beast Taming Academy occupies the inner city of Yingtian Island, an area equivalent to half of Rong City, but with only tens of thousands of teachers and students, the vast area allows for casual living.

As Jiang Chen walked to Jian Qingqiu’s door, the door opened automatically.

Jiang Chen entered the foyer, and a familiar scene met his eyes.

It was still a simple, serene, and elegant decor predominantly in white.

Many decorative paintings hung on the walls, and some green vines climbed along them.

A set of beige sofas was placed in the living room facing the fireplace, behind which was a redwood bookcase embedded in the entire wall.

The whole room was very simple, not like a young woman's, but more like a scholar's residence.

Jiang Chen scanned the room; Jian Qingqiu had almost moved everything from her Ning Shui Academy dormitory and arranged it again in the same style.

This is a somewhat traditional woman, Jiang Chen thought.

Jian Qingqiu was still reclining on the sofa, her entire body lazily sunken into it, languidly reading a book in her hand.

Her waterfall-like long hair cascaded over the sofa, and her jade-like, crystal-clear feet were tucked up and resting diagonally on the sofa.

She wore simple, plain white clothes, her long hair like a waterfall, like a quietly blooming white lotus.

On a nearby table, there was also a transparent glass tea set, with colorful flower tea steeping, its fragrant aroma wafting gently and filling the entire room.

The sofa Jian Qingqiu was on had clearly been used for a long time; its leather already looked old, and there were some inexplicable creases and scratches.

“Teacher, you should be quite wealthy, right? Why not get a new one?” Jiang Chen said, stroking the creases on the sofa.

“It's fine as long as it's usable,” Jian Qingqiu said indifferently.

She truly is a traditional woman... “Principal Jiang Henian just looked for me and is preparing to teach me a Spirit Martial Skill.”

Upon hearing the words Spirit Martial Skill, Jian Qingqiu uncharacteristically put down her book, straightened her body from the sofa, and assumed a posture of serious listening.

Oh, so there's something that interests you, Class Teacher.

Jiang Chen keenly caught this point and immediately recounted in detail his interaction with Jiang Henian.

Jian Qingqiu listened attentively, her clear and tranquil eyes, like an ancient pool, reflecting Jiang Chen’s figure.

After a moment, Jian Qingqiu slowly commented, “This principal is very good; he genuinely cares for you and treats you as a legacy disciple to mentor. This aligns with the reputation I heard about him before.”

“Reputation?”

“The outside world’s unanimous reputation for this renowned principal of Yingtian Academy is: a lecherous yet loyal and righteous slovenly old man,” Jian Qingqiu replied.

“Huh?” Jiang Chen was stunned.

The loyalty and righteousness should be true, but what’s with the lecherous part?

Was it because his time with Jiang Henian was still relatively short, so he hadn't noticed?

Hearing this reputation, Jiang Chen felt a bit strange inside... “The Seven-Star Knife Fish, this pet beast is excellent, completely exceeding my expectations. You must cherish it well,” Jian Qingqiu said slowly, taking a sip of flower tea.

“After all, even I couldn't find such a good pet beast for you in a short time.”

“I understand,” Jiang Chen nodded.

To obtain such a top-tier pet beast as the Seven-Star Knife Fish, one not only needs to pay a huge price but also requires considerable luck; neither can be lacking.

Jiang Henian could be said to have given him a luxurious gift this time, and he also had a stroke of excellent luck.

“Now you have money, and you have your third pet beast, so your focus for the next few months should be to fully sprint towards becoming a Third-level Beast Tamer!”

“According to normal cultivation, you are currently only a Second-level Beastmaster, and your two pet beasts are only at the elite mid-stage. To advance to a Third-level Beast Tamer, you might have to wait until your sophomore or junior year.”

“That's too slow. Go cultivate in the Sea of Spiritual Power Secret Realm. It doesn't matter if you spend all 700 million; you must become a Third-level Beast Tamer in the next six months!”

Why do you also know that I earned 700 million... When Jian Qingqiu said the last sentence, her tone suddenly became a bit firm, and a dominant aura emanated from her!

Jiang Chen was slightly surprised; this was completely different from the Jian Qingqiu he usually knew.

“Teacher, why the rush?” Jiang Chen asked, not understanding.

“Didn’t I tell you before that I went to explore an Ancient Underwater City? In at least six months, and at most a year, it should emerge,” Jian Qingqiu said with a somewhat serious tone.

Huh? An Ancient Underwater City?

Jiang Chen was startled. After his College Entrance Examination, Jian Qingqiu had suddenly disappeared for two or three months, only reappearing when Yingtian Academy started.

Jiang Chen had asked Jian Qingqiu where she went at the time, and she said she had gone to explore an Ancient Underwater City.

“Teacher, what do you mean by ‘emerge’?” Jiang Chen was a bit confused.

“That Ancient Underwater City is a Secret Realm, and the sealing power of the Secret Realm is constantly weakening, so in about half a year, this Ancient Underwater City will appear before the world.”

Jiang Chen caught a hint of something unsaid and slowly said, “That Secret Realm is very powerful, so powerful that even you, Teacher, can't get in?”

“And Teacher, if it's a problem even you can't solve, can I solve it?”

Jian Qingqiu looked at Jiang Chen with beautiful eyes that seemed to hold stars: “I explained Secret Realms to you before, didn't I?”

Jiang Chen nodded and said, “Teacher, you said that Secret Realms are divided into two types: one formed artificially by Beast Tamers, and one formed naturally.”

“The five great Secret Realms of Yingtian Academy are the Crimson Tide Warm Current, Sea of Spiritual Power, Thunder Roar Canyon, Nebula Pavilion, and Wind and Rain Tower.”

“Among them, the Crimson Tide Warm Current and Thunder Roar Canyon Secret Realms are naturally formed, while the Sea of Spiritual Power, Nebula Pavilion, and Wind and Rain Tower are artificially formed.”

“Exactly,” Jian Qingqiu nodded: “So-called Secret Realms are actually small worlds hidden within our main world. The Storage Seashell’s storage space is actually a type of small world, but it’s the lowest grade.”

“Every type of Secret Realm has its own operating rules and secrets. The operating rules and secrets of natural Secret Realms are relatively easy to master.”

“For example, with the Crimson Tide Warm Current and Thunder Roar Canyon, one can easily discern the reasons for their creation and their dangers. But artificial Secret Realms are different.”

“I told you about the reasons for the creation of artificial Secret Realms, didn't I?” Jian Qingqiu asked, raising a small ceramic cup with her delicate hands and taking a light sip.

Jiang Chen nodded: “Teacher, you said that as the level of our human Beast Tamers continuously increases, the beast taming space in our Beast Tamers’ minds will continuously expand.”

“But when it expands to a certain extent, it will affect reality and form a Secret Realm!”

Yes, this is the reason for the creation of artificial Secret Realms.

When Jiang Chen first heard Jian Qingqiu say this, he was completely shocked, thinking it was incredibly mysterious!

When a Beast Tamer cultivates to a high level, such magical changes can actually occur.

“Artificial Secret Realms are evolved and transformed from a Beast Tamer’s beast taming space, so the operating rules of these Secret Realms will inevitably be influenced by the beast taming space, and even set by the Beast Tamer of that beast taming space.”

Jian Qingqiu said: “The Sea of Spiritual Power, the law of this Secret Realm is that it can continuously absorb spiritual power from the void or the Barren Sea seawater, and then continuously automatically extract and purify it, turning it into pure spiritual power that students can absorb.”

“Therefore, cultivating in the Sea of Spiritual Power Secret Realm, the cultivation speed is several times that of the outside world, which is extremely exaggerated!”

“The Sea of Spiritual Power Secret Realm is also known as Yingtian Academy’s First Secret Realm!”

“However, the Sea of Spiritual Power Secret Realm requires a process to extract and purify spiritual power, and the quantity is limited, but the number of students who want to enter this Secret Realm for cultivation is infinite.”

"So, in order to ensure the long-term, continuous operation of the Sea of Spiritual Power Secret Realm, the academy has to restrict and limit the time students can cultivate within it."

Yes, although Jiang Chen had a spot to cultivate in the Sea of Spiritual Power, it couldn't be open to him indefinitely; there was a time limit.

Generally, each spot allows for 10 hours of cultivation per week, which can be accumulated.

If students want more cultivation time, they can purchase it with academic credits.

This is also why Jian Qingqiu just said that Jiang Chen, even after spending 700 million, must raise his cultivation to Third-level Beast Tamer within six months.

Jian Qingqiu continued, "The law of the Sea of Spiritual Power Secret Realm is to extract and refine spiritual power; the law of the Nebula Pavilion Secret Realm is to temper mental power; and the law of the Wind and Rain Tower is to condense wind and water elements for attack."

"And that Ancient Underwater City I just mentioned, after two months of exploration, I found its law is: Beast Tamers above Fourth-Level are not allowed to enter, and sea beasts above Commander Rank are not allowed to enter!"

"Ah???"

Jiang Chen was a bit bewildered; could there really be such a secret realm law?

"These are the laws set by the secret realm's owner," Jian Qingqiu shook her head lightly. "So I cannot enter."

"Teacher, what is in this Ancient Underwater City Secret Realm?" Jiang Chen asked curiously.

"The most basic underlying rule for a secret realm's operation is to absorb the spiritual power of heaven and earth."

"Based on my investigation, this Ancient Underwater City Secret Realm has been isolated for at least nearly a thousand years. It must contain many spiritual plants, treasures, and underwater hidden stashes."

"So Jiang Chen, this is an excellent opportunity for you; don't miss it."

Upon hearing "spiritual plants, treasures, and underwater hidden stashes," Jiang Chen's eyes immediately lit up!

That's right!

This secret realm has absorbed spiritual power for a full thousand years. Over such a long period, even if ordinary spiritual plants were growing inside, they would have evolved into essences under a thousand years of spiritual nourishment!

Therefore, the first people to enter this secret realm will definitely have the most abundant harvest!

Jiang Chen was ecstatic; this made him see another chance to get rich overnight!

However, it was slightly regrettable that this secret realm allowed Fourth-Level Beast Masters and Commander Rank sea beasts to enter, but Jiang Chen was currently only a Second-level Beastmaster... No wonder Jian Qingqiu asked him to cultivate frantically and advance to Third-level Beast Tamer within these six months!

Only then would he have the opportunity to snatch resources and treasures from those Fourth-Level Beast Masters and Commander Rank sea beasts!

A burning fighting spirit ignited in Jiang Chen's eyes!

Ever since he tasted earning 700 million overnight, ordinary small sums of money genuinely didn't appeal to him anymore!

And now that there was an opportunity to explore a secret realm and get rich again, Jiang Chen naturally couldn't miss it!

"Teacher, don't worry, for the next six months, I will break through to Third-level Beast Tamer even if I don't eat or drink!" Jiang Chen vowed!

"Huh, wait!"

At this moment, Jiang Chen suddenly grasped a key point and exclaimed in surprise, "Teacher, you said this secret realm has existed for nearly a thousand years?"

"Isn't the history of our Beast Tamers only a thousand years?"

Jian Qingqiu's lips curved into a slight, mocking expression: "Jiang Chen, do you know why I wanted to become a history and archaeology teacher?"

"Teacher likes history?"

"No, it's because I want to uncover the truth of history myself!"

A sharp glint suddenly flashed in Jian Qingqiu's calm eyes: "History is a girl dressed up by others!"

"I always approach what's in history books with a critical and investigative attitude."

"And this secret realm, which is about to appear, will be an excellent opportunity for me to get close to the truth!"

The elegant and refined living room fell silent for a moment.

Jian Qingqiu's persistence and fanaticism today made Jiang Chen feel as if he was getting to know her anew.

So my wife is such a person!

After a while, Jiang Chen scratched his head and asked, "Teacher, you seem particularly interested in that blank period of history a thousand years ago."

As a vulgar person who loved money and beautiful women, Jiang Chen felt that Jian Qing Qing might be a bit idle.

Putting everything else aside, the current situation in Dragon Country was still not optimistic. Various sea races in the Barren Sea eyed Dragon Country covetously, sending troops to harass, burn, kill, and plunder whenever they had the chance.

It was just like the extremely vicious Huns in ancient society, who would invade Han territory when they ran out of money.

To speak of recent events, only a few months ago, the Red Skull Devil Fanged Fish Clan massacred hundreds of thousands of people in Flower City, and the scene of City Lord Gong Hong's sacrifice was still vivid in his mind!

Alas, his strength was insufficient; otherwise, Jiang Chen would go seek revenge right now!

Jian Qingqiu, this super expert, spent every day immersed in books, studying history, and investigating ancient sites.

To put it unpleasantly, even if she uncovered that blank period of history from a thousand years ago, what good would it do for the current situation a thousand years later?

Jiang Chen didn't dare to say it; he was afraid Jian Qingqiu would slap him to death, and then the Class Teacher would become a widow.

Jian Qingqiu's beautiful eyes fixed on Jiang Chen, and she retorted, "Aren't you interested in how the first Beast Tamer came to be? Why has the world's seawater been constantly rising? What exactly was the great catastrophe a thousand years ago?"

"Only by tracing the roots can we find the correct answers; otherwise, we are rootless duckweeds on the vast ocean, always unable to find the direction forward."

"So that's how it is, thank you for your explanation, Teacher." Jiang Chen replied with a "sincere" and "enlightened" expression.

The two master and disciple chatted casually for a few more sentences, then Jiang Chen left to cultivate.

The opening of the Ancient Underwater City Secret Realm immediately gave Jiang Chen renewed motivation to cultivate frantically.

After Jiang Chen left, the room gradually quieted down again.

However, Jian Qingqiu didn't pick up a book to read again. Instead, she turned and stared directly at the balcony with her pair of long, narrow phoenix eyes.

The balcony was empty, with only a few pots of sunflowers planted by Jian Qingqiu diligently blooming their stamens under the morning sun. On the golden stamens, a few drops of crystal-clear water droplets even remained.

A gentle breeze blew, and the green leaves of the sunflowers swayed lightly, creating a scene of peaceful tranquility.

"The dignified principal of Yingtian Academy, staring at a woman for so long, is that polite of you?" Jian Qingqiu said faintly, looking at the empty balcony.

The peaceful and tranquil balcony seemed to stiffen for a moment, and then a disheveled old man with a messy, bird's nest-like hair and wearing slippers appeared out of thin air.

This person was Jiang Henian.

He had arrived earlier, but seeing Jiang Chen, he remained still.

In the room, Jian Qingqiu's expression was calm, but Jiang Henian's brows were tightly furrowed.

And upon closer inspection, Jiang Henian's spiritual power was subtly and rapidly flowing, which was a sign of impending action!

Jiang Henian felt very awkward, truly very awkward.

He had arrived here in advance, less than fifty meters in a straight line from Jiang Chen and Jian Qingqiu, yet with his cultivation, he hadn't heard a single word of their conversation!

This was too outrageous!

There could only be two explanations: one, Jian Qingqiu possessed an extremely powerful pet beast.

Two, Jian Qingqiu's strength was not inferior to his!

Regardless of the reason, Jiang Henian felt it was extremely tricky!

Where did this important figure come from? He had almost activated the alarm Magic Array of Yingtian Island just now!

"As expected of the principal of Yingtian Academy, I've only been on the job for a few days, and you've already sought me out."

Jian Qingqiu's red lips parted, and she spoke with a calm expression, seemingly oblivious to the tense situation before her.

"Who exactly are you? What is your purpose in coming here? And what is your relationship with Jiang Chen?"

Jiang Henian stared intently at Jian Qingqiu, saying in an extremely serious tone, "If you don't explain yourself clearly today, you won't take another step out of Yingtian Island!"

Jian Qingqiu nodded slightly, her phoenix eyes calmly watching Jiang Henian, then her spiritual power slowly released, covering and filling the entire room in less than a few seconds!

The entire room was brightly lit, and nothing could be seen clearly!

A moment later.

When the room returned to tranquility, Jiang Henian's eyes were wide, his face incredibly shocked, yet he let out a heavy sigh of relief, looking at Jian Qingqiu with complex emotions: "That kid Jiang Chen really has profound blessings to be favored by you."

Jian Qingqiu nodded: "I think so too."

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