"Sister Xiao Wu." Zhao Liuyun called out with a smile.
"Sister Xiao Wu!"
"Sister Xiao Wu!"
Wang Sheng and the others quickly echoed.
The thin, yet not weak, Tang San paused briefly, his eyes falling on the bright and lively face of Xiao Wu beside him. His cheeks couldn't help but flush slightly, and he also said:
"Sister Xiao Wu."
For a moment, the work-study students seemed to have welcomed their sun, with bright light flickering in everyone's eyes.
"Hehe, hello everyone, you're all great."
Xiao Wu's vanity was satisfied, her eyes shimmering with the joy of being surrounded. She clearly enjoyed the attention immensely.
Zhao Liuyun maintained a faint smile on his face, his gaze subtly sweeping over everyone, taking in every minute reaction.
Wang Sheng and the others had weak combat skills and had been bullied for years. Fear and restraint were visible on their faces, and they even breathed cautiously.
They were all minor characters, not worth mentioning.
But the Tang San next to him—
Why are you blushing like a bubbling teapot?
His tanned skin couldn't hide the patch of redness slowly spreading to his ears.
Xiao Wu stood beside Tang San. Rabbits like to eat grass, and it was understandable that she was instinctively attracted by the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline.
But would a blade of grass specifically look forward to being eaten by a rabbit?
After a few internal thoughts, a flash of inspiration struck Zhao Liuyun, and he took the opportunity to cast [Hypnosis] on Tang San.
He was extremely restrained in his execution, merely amplifying Tang San's focus on Xiao Wu's appearance and adding a very subtle stroke to that youthful shyness.
But the effect was noticeable.
Externally, it manifested as the little brat's face turning even redder.
The operation was based on the person's own emotions—youthful affection was only natural.
Even if Tang Hao was observing in secret, he wouldn't detect anything unusual.
Although Tang San was a bit too young, he was precocious, and Tang Hao would certainly be happy to see the 100,000-year Soul Beast Xiao Wu and his son's relationship progress. He wouldn't become suspicious.
Zhao Liuyun was skilled in using hypnosis. In just an instant, everything was settled.
He maintained his smile:
"I haven't properly introduced myself to everyone yet. Let me do it again."
"My name is Zhao Liuyun, my spirit is the Moonlit Lotus, and my Soul Power is level 6."
He raised his hand and gently waved it. A luminous, jade-like Cereus flower emerged from his palm.
Enveloped in a faint mist, the gorgeous petals gently unfurled, spreading a clear, ethereal fragrance.
"Wow~!"
The 'atmosphere crew' gasped one after another.
"Oh? That flower is really beautiful." Even Xiao Wu, who had lived through the long years of the Soul Beast era, rarely saw such a stunning flower.
The petals shimmered with a hazy glow, its aura as pure as moonlight, dreamy and enchanting, making people yearn for it.
Hmm...
The Star Dou Great Forest was not lacking in breathtaking scenery or transcendent, exotic flowers and plants. The main issue was that time had passed, and many memories were already blurred.
"It is indeed a stunning spirit." Tang San was new here and his knowledge was not as extensive as Xiao Wu's, but he had the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record and knew the appearance of immortal herbs.
The flower before him was comparable to an immortal grade in both form and charm.
But the Soul Power didn't match.
If it truly were an immortal herb spirit, it should have been Innate Full Soul Power.
"Your Innate Soul Power is level 6?"
"It was level 5 during the awakening, but very close to level 6. I tried meditating and reached level 6 in no time," Zhao Liuyun calmly replied.
Tang San nodded gently.
Level 5 Soul Power meant it couldn't be an immortal herb spirit; it was too low.
He figured it was simply beautiful.
The fragrance diffused into everyone's hearts. The originally restless emotions seemed to be swept by a breeze, gradually calming down.
Tang San, whose shy emotions were amplified by [Hypnosis], felt it even more intensely.
The ancient etiquette and upbringing gave him a sense of modesty. The inner fire that had been ignited by Xiao Wu was now being quenched by clear spring water, and his tense spirit instantly relaxed.
"This is?" Xiao Wu wiggled her nose. Her high-spirited emotions also became subdued due to the fragrance.
"It's the natural fragrance of my spirit. It can soothe people's emotions, make their hearts peaceful, and give them a temporary sense of tranquility."
Zhao Liuyun gently stroked the petals, his fingertips touching the ethereal mist.
"It offers a little help with cultivation and can assist in meditation."
And—
Using the floral fragrance to release hypnosis.
This was something he discovered after several attempts, hoping to utilize his professional skill effectively.
The floral fragrance indeed had a calming effect, but [Hypnosis] wasn't limited to a specific medium!
Sight was not the only way; the spirit and the person were one, and it was equally viable!
"Ah?!" The crowd exclaimed in unison.
Zhao Liuyun curved his lips into a slight smile:
"In the future, I will release my spirit every night. When that happens, everyone can rely on the fragrance to better enter a meditative state."
"Of course, due to personal talent, concentration, distracting thoughts, and other factors, it might not always be effective."
The fragrance's efficacy was limited to calming the mind.
Even if the heart was peaceful, if the thoughts were chaotic and attention was scattered, it would still be difficult to be effective.
Emotions and thoughts were closely related, but they were ultimately two different things.
"That's still incredibly impressive!"
Wang Sheng said excitedly, "I'm Wang Sheng, my spirit is the Battle Tiger, Innate level 3, about to enter the sixth grade, and I'm currently Soul Power level 9."
"I'm..."
The other minor characters also followed suit, reporting their names and Soul Power levels.
"Ahem!" Xiao Wu cleared her throat, her voice clear and pleasant, "I'm Xiao Wu, my spirit is the Rabbit, a new student, Innate Full Soul Power!"
She was naturally gifted, having ten thousand years of cultivation experience. She wasn't particularly focused on cultivation.
Compared to boring cultivation, she preferred the feeling of being cheered on and surrounded. At this moment, she was naturally unwilling to fall behind and generously announced her Soul Power.
"Innate Full Soul Power?" Zhao Liuyun appropriately showed an extremely shocked expression, "So you're a genius! No wonder you're so powerful!"
Everyone's gaze turned to the last person, Tang San.
Tang San had a good impression of Zhao Liuyun, who had helped him up, and a kindly smile appeared on his face:
"Tang San, my spirit is the Blue Silver Grass, a new student, Innate Full Soul Power."
"Blue Silver Grass spirit can also have Innate Full Soul Power?"
Zhao Liuyun was shocked again, unable to stop himself from taking a sharp breath.
Hearing this, Xiao Wu couldn't help but look sideways.
She leaned closer, wiggled her nose, and her eyes flickered, wondering what she was thinking.
Zhao Liuyun was shocked once more, his tone still carrying a hint of disbelief: "I didn't expect another genius!"
"Master Su Yuntao of the Spirit Hall said my spirit is a support type, with low combat power. I'll have to rely on everyone to protect me in the future."
"You're actually a support type Soul Master?" Xiao Wu was surprised. Although she didn't understand the classification, she still patted her chest and promised, "Don't worry, leave it to me."
Tang San didn't yet know the classification of Soul Masters, but hearing that Zhao Liuyun had little combat power, he was also momentarily stunned.
Considering himself born of the Tang Sect and possessing the righteous spirit of a knight who protects the weak, he also said, "I will do my part too."
"Then I'll rely on you all!"
Zhao Liuyun spoke with genuine sincerity.
He needed time for stable development. If there were any troublesome matters in the academy, Tang San and the playful rabbit could handle them.
After the introductions were finished, Wang Sheng, at Xiao Wu's request, described the general situation of the academy.
There were a total of six grades, one class per grade, with forty people in each class.
Classes were held every morning, and the afternoons were for self-cultivation.
The afternoons often required taking on miscellaneous chores to earn a little income to subsidize the daily food expenses...
Shortly after he finished speaking, a teacher named Mo Hen delivered the bedding that the Grandmaster had specially prepared for Tang San.
Xiao Wu had nothing, and as Zhao Liuyun secretly anticipated, she chose to share a bed and sleep with Tang San.
Excellent, this plot point still happened.
With the little rabbit's constant temptation, Zhao Liuyun could seize the opportunity to employ [Hypnosis] and subtly stir Tang San's emotions without arousing suspicion.
"The effect of the fragrance diminishes the further away you are. Since you are the core members of the work-study students, I'll set up next to you."
Zhao Liuyun smiled and placed his things on a bed next to theirs.
[Hypnosis] was mystical but restricted by distance, so he naturally couldn't stay too far away.
"Great, great."
Xiao Wu clapped her hands cheerfully. Good things should be enjoyed by her, the boss!
And relying on the floral fragrance for a peaceful mind, she would be able to sleep comfortably every night.
It couldn't be better.