Douluo Continent: I, the world's greatest immortal master, have taken Ning Rongrong as my disci

Chapter 281 He wanted to cultivate an empress for the Heaven Dou Empire.

Raindrops pattered outside the window as the young man sat alone on the windowsill.

The ink on my brush is not yet dry, but my eyes have gazed upon countless seasons.

A face of unparalleled handsomeness, moving even in the wind and rain.

Under the eaves of Taoyuan Academy, Tang Yuehua and Xue Ke, one big and one small, arrived carrying thorns in the rain.

Xiao Wu pointed to the school, her eyes darting curiously over Xue Ke, then closed her umbrella and said:
"The teacher is inside, you can go in."

He gently brushed the rain off his clothes to avoid soiling this sacred classroom with his blood.

Only after confirming that no water droplets would fall on them did Xue Ke and Tang Yuehua dare to step into Taoyuan Academy.

Beyond the classroom, there is Teacher Su's teaching and resting courtyard, surrounded by various green plants, which are very pleasing to the eye and sway gently. They all seem to be of near-celestial or even celestial quality.

On the cabinet are the disciples' recent cultivation records; each disciple has their own cabinet to store their information.

With an air of otherworldly elegance and unparalleled grace, the young man sat calmly in his chair, showing no sign of surprise even as Xue Ke and Tang Yuehua approached, continuing to write something.

Seeing the young man so focused, Xue Ke didn't dare to interrupt him. She and Tang Yuehua slowly knelt down, intending to speak later when Teacher Su had some free time.

A moment later, Su Ran finished his brushstrokes, took a deep breath, and seemed to have finally completed a masterpiece.

Stretching out, one could see that what Teacher Su had drawn was a painting.

The painting measures 2.3 meters long and 1.8 meters wide, depicting a vast desert. Strangely, although the desert scene is realistic, with the flying sand seemingly visible at a glance, there is no sun or temperature.

Beside it is an inscription personally written by Teacher Su, entitled: "Double Suns in the Desert".

It is named Shuangyang, yet it doesn't even have a single sun, which is truly strange.

However, Xue Ke and Tang Yuehua had no time to pay attention to these details. They only secretly glanced at the handsome young man. Every time they met his stunningly beautiful face, their hearts would flutter and their feelings would be very special.

Su Ran hung the newly painted "Double Suns in the Desert" on the shelf, waiting for the ink to dry, and said softly:

"One is a delicate princess of the country, and the other is the most talented moon master in the palace. They are loved by thousands and admired by millions. Why come to Peach Blossom Academy to suffer this hardship? They might even be insulted by their own people and regarded as traitors."

Su Ran wasn't talking nonsense. Taoyuan Academy's actions intimidated Tiandou and destroyed Haotian Sect.

For the families and forces behind Xue Ke and Tang Yuehua, they should regard Taoyuan Academy as an enemy. Their coming to Taoyuan Academy to apologize is nothing short of treason.
Xue Ke spoke up:

"No, that's not it. This isn't about suffering, but about admitting your mistakes. Peach Blossom Academy has been kind to Xue Ke, but when the academy was in trouble, Xue Ke couldn't do anything about it."

Xue Ke, being a woman, cannot control the Heavenly Battle, nor can she control her father. But Xue Ke wants to be her own master. If they think she is wrong, that she has betrayed them, then Xue Ke doesn't care. She considers them just a bunch of shallow people barking, unworthy of their attention. Xue Ke... only cares about how Teacher Su views her.

Xue Ke looked at Su Ran with a slight tear in her eyes. She was a little scared, afraid that the estrangement between the Heavenly Dou Empire and Peach Blossom Academy would also make Teacher Su hostile towards her.

Tang Yuehua looked somber and sighed deeply.

It's impossible not to feel saddened by the deaths of Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and other members of the Haotian Clan.

But when she learned that Tang Hao was the culprit behind the disaster in Soto City and the siege of Peach Blossom by Star Luo, all her strength was drained away.

Especially after accompanying her to Taoyuan Academy for two years, she knew that Taoyuan Academy had a good academic atmosphere (except for the students' strong desire to surpass their teachers) and excellent character. In particular, how could they bring themselves to do something like that to Teacher Su, who was so outstanding and handsome?
She couldn't bring herself to hate him anymore.

"In the end, it was just my second brother's selfishness that implicated the entire sect. He has always been like this and has never changed. They all deserved to die, so be it... they were just buried with the dead of Soto City. Yuehua is all alone, so who would call me a traitor?"

"But this is the first time I've seen Ke'er so ambitious. I hope Teacher Su won't reject her because of this, and won't hold a grudge against Yuehua either."

Tang Yuehua said.

Su Ran glanced at Xue Ke and Tang Yuehua, took a sip of the peach blossom tea on the table, and said:

"You two, when Soto City was in great trouble, went against the opinions of the masses to seek help and rescue the refugees. You understand the hardships of the people, which is commendable." "However, there is one point you are wrong about. Even if you are a woman, as long as you have the great principles in your heart and are concerned about the people and the country, you are a heroine, no less than a man. You can do the things of a man, exercise the rights of a man, and fulfill the responsibilities of a man."

Su Ran calmly uttered words that sent a chill down Xue Ke's spine.

Tang Yuehua and Xue Ke couldn't help but look up and stare at Teacher Su in a daze.

What Teacher Su just said would be considered treasonous and intolerable in the two great empires.

Xue Ke: "Xue Ke... wouldn't dare to think like that. As long as I can do my part, that's enough."

“My students must also have this kind of pride. They must not feel that they are born inferior to others. Men should not be seductive to women, and women should not be inferior to men. This is true learning.”

"Students...?!"

"It's great to be your student."

Xue Ke was stunned for a moment, feeling somewhat envious of Su Ran's disciples.

The quick-witted Tang Yuehua frowned slightly, then suddenly realized what was happening. She nudged Xue Ke's hand and called out to her:
"Ke'er".

Xue Ke's mind finally cleared up a bit, and belatedly, she looked at Su Ran in disbelief:

"Teacher Su...you...you mean Xue Ke is also your student? Is that right? Is that right?"

Xueke asked three times in a row, her heart filled with disbelief and a deep lack of confidence.

The only thing that could make a princess of a nation lose her confidence is probably Peach Blossom Academy and Su Ran.

"What? You've been auditing classes at my Red Maple Academy for two years and learned a few things, and now you don't even recognize your teachers?"

Su Ran glanced at Xue Ke with interest.

Xue Ke's face lit up with joy, somewhat unable to believe what she was hearing:

"I admit it... Xueke admits it, but Xueke can't believe it. She can't believe that she is also a student of the academy. I heard that the teacher has already taken on a closed-door disciple. Xueke thought that she had no chance anymore."

"That's right, I have indeed taken on a disciple for the last time, and I will not take on any new students for at least ten years."

Su Ran stood with her hands behind her back, watching the rain pattering on the peach blossoms outside the window:

"But have you forgotten the promise I made to you? It was that you would first study at Red Maple Academy and adapt to the atmosphere and rules of the academy. Only if I thought you could do that would you be considered for enrollment."

"I want to congratulate you. When Soto was in great trouble, you did not leave, but actively rescued the refugees."

"Do you remember during the Battle of Soto, a peach blossom fell into your hand?"

"That is my recognition of you. If you come, you are my student; if you don't come, then we are not destined to be together."

"Therefore, you were Huowu's student before, so the principle of closing the door cannot be broken."

"Of course, if you don't want to enroll now, I won't force you. You can go back to the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace."

"However, if you stay, you must abide by the school rules, study hard, and change your mindset."

In the past, Su Ran might not have wanted to accept Xue Ke.

However, the Battle of Soto City also taught Su Ran a lot. Being in this situation, it is impossible to remain aloof. It is better to do one's best and help the royal family to welcome a wise ruler.

He wanted to cultivate an empress for the Heavenly Dou Empire.

(End of this chapter)