The next morning, as the first hint of dawn painted the sky, Fang Yang and Gu Yue were already awake.
A few crisp bird calls drifted in from outside the window, adding a touch of life to the tranquil morning.
The morning breeze, carrying the fragrance of flowers and plants, seeped through the half-open window, gently flowing through the room.
The enticing aroma of breakfast wafted from the kitchen, where their mother, Lin Mengxi, was preparing the meal.
Hearing footsteps at the door, she poked her head out and asked with a hint of surprise, "Yang, Gu Yue, why are you two up so early?"
Fang Yang walked over to his mother, Lin Mengxi.
He softly explained, "Mom, we have something to do and need to go out for a bit."
"So early?"
His mother, Lin Mengxi, frowned slightly.
Her gaze swept back and forth between the two of them, but eventually, she nodded, "Alright, be careful and remember to come back early."
"Okay, we will," Fang Yang replied obediently.
Stepping out of the house, the gentle morning sun bathed them.
The streets were sparsely populated, with only a few elderly people exercising and vendors hurrying to the morning market.
The air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and grass, invigorating their spirits.
"Fang Yang, where are we going?" Gu Yue looked up and asked curiously.
A flicker of nostalgia passed through Fang Yang's eyes: "Let's go to Hongshan Academy."
His voice was very soft, as if he was recalling something.
"Hongshan Academy?"
Gu Yue tilted her head, her eyes full of curiosity, "Is that where Auntie teaches, and where you used to study?"
"Yes."
Fang Yang nodded, a faint smile unconsciously gracing his lips, "Many of my memories are there."
And so, Fang Yang held Gu Yue's hand, and they slowly walked along the road.
The trees lining the road cast dappled shadows in the morning light; as the breeze rustled through, their leaves seemed to whisper something.
Before long, the gates of Hongshan Academy appeared before them.
Hongshan Academy was a primary comprehensive academy capable of accommodating two thousand students. The academy's architecture was ancient, with white roofs and red walls, and the campus was kept meticulously clean.
However, with the students on holiday, the academy was exceptionally quiet.
Strolling through the familiar campus, Fang Yang introduced every spot to Gu Yue as if recounting treasures: "This is the teaching building, where I attended cultural classes every day."
"Over there is the training ground, where we had our combat classes, and there's also the library; I often spent the entire day there…"
Gu Yue listened attentively, sometimes exclaiming in wonder, sometimes asking questions.
Fang Yang patiently answered, holding her hand as they walked through one memory-filled place after another.
Finally, they arrived at the most important destination of their trip: the Headmaster's office.
Standing before the office door, Fang Yang took a deep breath and gently knocked.
"Thump-thump!"
The Headmaster's gentle voice came from inside: "Please come in."
Pushing the door open, Fang Yang led Gu Yue inside. "Headmaster, I didn't expect you to still be working during the holiday."
The Headmaster, who was reviewing files, looked up and, seeing Fang Yang, immediately showed a surprised expression: "Fang Yang! And this is…"
Fang Yang smiled and introduced, "Headmaster, this is my girlfriend, Gu Yue."
"Good boy!"
The Headmaster laughed heartily, "You must treat this young lady well."
"Of course," Fang Yang nodded solemnly, while Gu Yue, beside him, shyly pursed her lips and smiled.
"Don't just stand there, please sit," the Headmaster gestured to the sofa opposite.
Hearing this, Fang Yang led Gu Yue to sit down.
The Headmaster asked with concern, "Fang Yang, how is your spirit power Cultivation progressing now?"
Fang Yang calmly replied, "I am now at level forty-five."
"Level forty-five?!"
The Headmaster stood up in shock, "Good boy! I was right about you after all!"
As the Headmaster of Hongshan Academy, he himself was only a level forty-one Spirit Ancestor.
"I owe my achievements today to your guidance, Headmaster," Fang Yang said sincerely, his eyes full of gratitude.
The Headmaster waved his hand, his eyes shining with satisfaction: "This is the result of your own hard work. Seeing a student succeed is the greatest comfort for me as Headmaster."
At this moment, Fang Yang took out an exquisite jade bottle from his Storage Ring. "Headmaster, this is for you."
"This is?" the Headmaster took the jade bottle, asking in confusion.
"Headmaster, these are Medicinal Pills I refined," Fang Yang explained, "After taking them and Cultivating with meditation, they can enhance your spirit power."
Seeing that the Headmaster was about to refuse, Fang Yang quickly said, "Headmaster, please accept it…"
"Alright, alright."
The Headmaster interrupted him, his eyes slightly red, "I'll accept it then. But you must promise me that you'll come back to visit whenever you have time."
"Okay," Fang Yang replied.
After a while, Fang Yang stood up and took Gu Yue's hand: "Headmaster, we still have things to do, so we'll take our leave now."
"Leaving so soon?"
The Headmaster was a bit reluctant, "Fang Yang, please stay a little longer; I still have many things I want to tell you."
Fang Yang gave an apologetic smile: "Next time, Headmaster."
The Headmaster sighed and stood up to see them off: "Alright then, be careful on your way."
Subsequently, after leaving the Headmaster's office, Fang Yang and Gu Yue slowly departed Hongshan Academy along the way they had come.
"Fang Yang, are we going back now?" Gu Yue asked softly.
Fang Yang replied, "Wait a moment, we still have one more place to go."
"Where are we going now?" Gu Yue asked curiously.
"Aolai City Spirit Transfer Tower," Fang Yang said, tightening his grip on Gu Yue's hand.
And so, Fang Yang and Gu Yue arrived before the Spirit Transfer Pagoda in Aolai City.
Stepping inside the pagoda, the circular hall was spacious and bright, surrounded by several archways leading to unknown destinations.
Behind the semicircular counter in the center, there was still a Spirit Transfer Master.
Fang Yang stepped forward: "Excuse me, is Grandmaster Su Tao in?"
The Spirit Transfer Master looked up, and after seeing who it was, he was visibly stunned: "Sir… Sir Fang Yang? Weren't you in Donghai City?"
"School's out, so I came back to visit," Fang Yang smiled, "Please inform Grandmaster Su Tao."
"Yes, I'll contact him right away," the Spirit Transfer Master quickly took out a soul guide communicator.
The call connected quickly, and Su Tao's deep voice came from the other end: "What is it?"
"Sir Su Tao, Sir Fang Yang is here to see you," the Spirit Transfer Master respectfully replied.
"Fang Yang? I'll be right there." The communication then cut off.
Before long, a rush of hurried footsteps was heard.
Su Tao walked over quickly, his face filled with surprise: "Fang Yang! Why didn't you tell me you were coming before you arrived?"
"Uncle Tao, I just got back," Fang Yang smiled slightly, then introduced, "This is my girlfriend, Gu Yue."
"Good, good, good, come with me," Su Tao enthusiastically led the way, taking them to an elegant reception room.
After they were seated, Su Tao asked with concern, "Fang Yang, is there anything specific you came back for this time?"
"Nothing in particular, mainly just to come back and see you all," Fang Yang said sincerely.
Su Tao nodded with satisfaction: "Are you used to school? How is your Cultivation progress?"
The two then began to chat about their recent lives.
During their conversation, Fang Yang took out two jade bottles from his Storage Ring: "Uncle Tao, these are for you."
"These are?" Su Tao took the jade bottles, asking in confusion.
"Uncle Tao, these are Medicinal Pills I refined; after taking them and meditating, they can enhance your spirit power," Fang Yang explained, "Please give the other bottle to Sir Liu Yang."
"I…" Su Tao was about to refuse.
Fang Yang interrupted, "Uncle Tao, please just accept them."
Finally, Su Tao took the jade bottles and accepted them.
"Uncle Tao, we should go," Fang Yang said, taking Gu Yue's hand.
Su Tao saw them to the door: "Be careful on your way."
"Okay."
Fang Yang nodded, then left the Spirit Transfer Pagoda with Gu Yue.
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