Douluo Continent: The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? A Soul Beast Pagoda!

Seeing Yan's solemn expression, as if he were announcing a major life event, Jiang Bai almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Goodness, has Boiling Sheep's attributes awakened so early?

How old are they, and they're already planning for the future? And isn't this warning a bit too early?

He had no interest in that love-struck fool.

So, without even looking up, Jiang Bai replied even more perfunctorily, "I know, I know."

Then he continued to bury his head in his food, as if the stewed meat was more attractive than any beautiful woman.

Yan seemed to want to say something more, and tried hard to find a topic that could arouse Jiang Bai's interest.

"You don't know yet, do you? Nana isn't just beautiful, she's incredibly talented too! The day she awakened her martial soul, she was chosen by the Holy Maiden and taken as her disciple! Don't you want to...?"

He stopped mid-sentence, seemingly realizing that words like "flattery" or "befriending" were inappropriate, and swallowed his words back.

But the meaning is already very clear—Hu Liena has an extraordinary background and a promising future. Don't you want to take this opportunity to get to know her and build a relationship?

Jiang Bai finally looked up from his plate, picked up his soup bowl, took a sip, and then looked at Yan with calm and unwavering eyes, clearly uttering two words.

"In no mood."

"..."

Yan was speechless for a moment, opened his mouth, looked at Jiang Bai's uninterested look, blinked, and his eyes were full of uncertainty.

He simply couldn't understand how anyone could be so indifferent to such a dazzling figure. Did his roommate really only know how to eat?

But judging from Jiang Bai's expression, it didn't seem like he was faking it.

Yan scratched his head and finally decided to give up trying to persuade him.

He sighed, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat his somewhat cold meal, but his gaze kept drifting towards the direction where Xie Yue and Hu Liena were.

Jiang Bai was happy to have some peace and quiet and quickly and efficiently finished her dinner.

After finishing his meal, he put his utensils in the designated recycling area and said to Yan, who was still eating slowly and glancing around, "I'm done eating. I'm going back to the dorm now."

"Huh? Oh, okay..." Yan replied somewhat absentmindedly.

Jiang Bai walked out of the cafeteria alone.

The evening breeze was cool, dispersing the steam from the food in the cafeteria.

The warm light shining through the dormitory windows stood out clearly in the deepening night.

……

three days later.

The day for classes to begin has arrived.

Jiang Bai and his two companions had already finished washing up before eight o'clock, changed into their uniform gray school uniforms, and taken some paper and pens with them to the classroom where Class A of the Junior Department was located.

The classroom was spacious and bright, with neatly arranged wooden desks and chairs, and a dozen or so children of similar age were already sitting there.

The bell rang, and a male teacher who looked to be in his forties and had a refined demeanor entered the classroom.

He wore a teacher's dark gray robe, his face was gentle, but his eyes revealed a wisdom and insight gained from years of experience.

"Hello students, I am your class's head teacher, Zhang San."

Zhang San's voice was calm and clear, and his gaze slowly swept over every face in the audience, whether it was tense, curious, or eager to try.

"For the next six years, I will be primarily responsible for teaching your theoretical courses and guiding your basic training. I hope we can spend a meaningful time together."

After a brief self-introduction, Teacher Zhang San didn't waste any time with opening remarks and went straight to the point.

"As we all know, the foundation of a Soul Master lies in Soul Power. And the accumulation and improvement of Soul Power depends on persistent meditation and cultivation."

He stood in front of the podium, his tone becoming serious and focused.

"In today's first lesson, I will teach you the 'Basic Meditation Method,' which has been improved over many years by our Spirit Hall and is applicable to the vast majority of Spirit Masters."

Upon hearing this, many students in the audience, including Jiang Bai, had their eyes light up.

The teacher then began to explain the principles of meditation in detail.

How to synchronize breathing rhythm with soul power fluctuations, how to concentrate the mind to sense and guide the soul power wandering in the world, how to make the soul power circulate throughout the body along specific meridian routes...

He explained everything in great detail, from the most basic body postures and breathing methods to the essentials of mental focus, and then to the stagnation that may be encountered when circulating soul power and the preliminary solutions.

The explanation lasted for nearly an hour.

Then, Zhang San had all the students try it on the spot, while he walked down from the podium and walked around the seats, correcting the students who made obvious mistakes one by one.

After most students had grasped the basics, Zhang San returned to the podium and solemnly said.

"This 'Basic Meditation Method' is the starting point for your path to becoming a Soul Master. You must practice it diligently every day. Today is the first and last time I will systematically teach it to you."

"If you have any questions in the future, you can come to my office during my office hours to ask, but I will not repeat the explanations in class. Ultimately, spiritual practice is a personal matter; understanding and practice depend on yourselves."

After emphasizing the importance of meditation, he briefly introduced the upcoming course schedule.

"The morning sessions mainly consist of theoretical courses, including a general history of the mainland, geography and culture, basic knowledge of soul beasts, and an introduction to martial soul theory."

"The afternoons are free time for practice. You may choose to meditate or exercise on your own in your dormitories, quiet rooms, training grounds, or other locations. The academy will occasionally issue some simple practical tasks or organize activities, and you will be notified in advance."

Jiang Bai was quite satisfied with this arrangement.

The first class ended at noon.

With no other plans for the afternoon, it was the perfect time to practice meditation.

After a quick lunch in the cafeteria, Jiang Bai did not return to his dormitory.

Yan seemed to want to take him to the training ground, but Jiang Bai declined.

He needs to find a quiet, undisturbed place to fully experience the complete meditation process.

Having gotten used to it over the past few days, Jiang Bai arrived at the back mountain of the academy.

There is a relatively isolated area here, with lush trees and a quiet environment, far away from the main teaching and activity areas, and it is rarely visited.

He sat cross-legged in a clearing with his back to the rocks and his face to the shade of the trees. Here, he could get some warm sunlight filtering through the leaves, and it was also secluded enough.

Adjusting his breathing and clearing his mind, Jiang Bai slowly sank into a meditative state, following the methods he had learned that morning.

Unlike his previous brief attempts in the classroom, this time he had ample time and a quieter environment.

As consciousness gradually becomes more introspective, the senses seem to become more acute.

He could clearly sense those free-floating, tiny, spiritually charged specks of energy in the air.

That is the power of heaven and earth.

Guided by his thoughts, these pale blue light spots began to slowly converge toward his body, penetrating his skin, merging into his meridians, and slowly running along the specific routes outlined in the "Basic Meditation Method".

Where the soul power flows, it brings a warm and comfortable feeling, as if a dried-up riverbed is nourished by a clear spring.

Cultivation takes time and effort.

When Jiang Bai naturally awoke from his deep meditation, the afterglow of the setting sun had already bathed the forest in a warm golden hue.

He slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them before they returned to their clear state.

After carefully sensing the condition within his body, he noticed a significant increase in his soul power. Although he was still quite far from breaking through to the next level, this tangible progress was gratifying.

A warm feeling spread through my lower abdomen, making my whole body feel lighter and my spirits exceptionally high.

"At this speed..."

Jiang Bai secretly made a calculation.

With his innate ninth-level soul power aptitude, he should be able to reach the tenth-level bottleneck in about two and a half months.

Level 10 means you can absorb your first spirit ring, become a true spirit master, and unlock the first ability of your martial spirit!

Thinking of this, Jiang Bai felt both anticipation and a hint of worry.