Unfilial disciple, do not ruin your master's dream of ascension and peaceful life.

The next day, Qianjing got up full of energy.

Nothing happened yesterday, nothing happened yesterday, nothing happened yesterday, nothing happened yesterday. Lin Zhiyu has taken care of all the trouble, and let her and Ning Ruozhi be the real culprits in the human exploding case. He has nothing to worry about now, that's right! Happy!

He washed his face, wiping away his worries and the water droplets, put on his favorite Monster Hunter Wildlands costume, slung his bag over his shoulder, and headed to school! Happy!

Two classes this morning! The first was Semiconductor Physics, and the second was Microelectronics Processing and Packaging. Great, I spent the first class teaching about semiconductors and the second class sleeping! So happy!

I bought some bread at Lawson downstairs for breakfast, then rode a shared bike to the university's main gate. The area was bustling with students renting apartments and elderly men doing their morning exercises – so vibrant! I'm so happy!

Some clubs are handing out flyers, youth is so wonderful! Wait, there's a stunningly beautiful girl in Hanfu mixed in there? She must be a junior from the Hanfu club, so eye-catching!

"Ah, Master! Master! You've come!!!"

Oh dear, cicadas are already here in May? Their chirping is so noisy, I'll just pretend I can't hear them~

"Master, is this the sect you founded in the Immortal Realm? I heard it's called 'Haijing University of Science and Technology'? Is it a sword-cultivating sect like the Sword Inquiry Sect you oversaw in your hometown?"

Wow, it seems this junior is a first-time visitor to Hainan University of Science and Technology! Alright, alright, enjoy the beautiful scenery of our campus! I'll have to keep you company, I have class to attend!

"Master, why are you walking so fast all of a sudden? Are you testing my footwork? I certainly won't let you down!"

The main road at Haili University has dedicated running paths on both sides, paved with racing-grade soft rubber that feels amazing underfoot! As the saying goes, life is about movement, and today I suddenly felt like exercising, so let's get running! Sprint! Sprint! Go!

"As expected of Master, even without the aid of spiritual power... whew... you still maintain such speed! Whew... your disciple... your disciple will definitely try your best to keep up with you!"

Arrived at the highest classroom at HISU! Oh, isn't that the Mediterranean professor? Let's look at the blackboard in the distance, everyone! Good morning, students! Hey, what are you all looking at? Are you so curious about the visiting female students from other schools wearing Hanfu?

"They're actually sharing a room with you—so that's how it is. Are they your disciples recruited in the Celestial Realm?"

Professor, professor, stop standing there! Start the lesson already! I really want to listen to the lecture today; I'm not even sleeping this class! I'll start working on my course project right now, so please kick out any irrelevant people from other schools, okay?

"Why isn't it you standing on the platform preaching...? Oh, I see. Are you testing your disciple's comprehension? Of all the disciples, only he looks old and nearing the end of his life. He must be a poor student!"

Haha~ Professor, please don't be offended. It's normal for students from other universities to audit classes at a prestigious university like HISU! What? You want me to stand up and answer a question? Okay, okay, I'll answer right away!

"Silence! The wondrously efficacious, benevolent, universally compassionate, and blessed all living beings, whose sincerity is deeply felt and who bestows divine praise, compassionate grace, loyalty, righteousness, divine might, spiritual protection, benevolence, courage, and majestic power, protecting the nation and safeguarding the people—the Holy Venerable Qianjing—is about to speak!"

Answer quickly! Answer complete! Hmph, don't let my usual nonchalant attitude fool you, Qianjing, when I put my skills to use, I can easily handle classroom Q&A! What? You answered wrong? Huh? You asked who she is? I don't know her!

"To hear the Holy One's teachings is the highest honor that millions of people yearn for but cannot attain. Why don't you all quickly bow down and worship? How can you, as disciples, be so disrespectful!"

The halls of knowledge are indeed captivating, but filling one's stomach is equally important! It's getting hot at midday in May! Let's go eat some cold noodles! Brothers from all four provinces, answer me: cold noodles definitely taste better with a little sugar, right?

"Master, is this the kitchen of the Haijing University of Science and Technology? Why does the spiritual food from the celestial realm look so rough?"

Holy crap, cold noodles with sugar are so delicious! I'm going to eat like crazy! Eat like crazy! Eat as much as I can! Let's add a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) too. Cold noodles with green peppers and a roujiamo, even the emperor can't beat me!

"This must be part of the cultivation process in the Immortal Realm, right? Thank you for your guidance, Master. I'll begin now—hmm? Who are you? What does 'Don't meditate on the cafeteria floor' mean? Please move away and don't disturb the Holy Venerable's cultivation!"

Lunchtime always flies by, and before I knew it, it was afternoon. The annoying chirping of cicadas filled my ears. Global warming must have made the cicadas start working early. The greenhouse effect is terrible! Luckily, I only had one swimming lesson this afternoon, so I decided to cool off in the water!

"Master, where are we going next? Are you taking me on a tour of the sect? Hmm? Is this big pool used for cultivating water-based techniques? Eh—wait, why are you stopping me!? What's a 'student ID'??"

Our school's swimming pool is not open to the public. You need to show your student ID to enter. Good job, security! We can't let outsiders trespass on our sacred pool! Swimming is so much fun! It's great that you can use the pool for free if you sign up for swimming lessons!

"Master, you're out? They wouldn't let me in, how awful! Come, let me wipe your body—wait, Master, don't run away!"

I feel so good after swimming! It's only four o'clock, but I'll head straight home! I'll lock the security door tight when I get home. Things haven't been peaceful around here lately, so it's good to be cautious!

"Master, do you not have a Daoist partner in the Upper Realm? Do you need your disciple to help you find one? Or... if you don't mind, your disciple is willing to... Master, why are you running away again!?"

Qianjing, a sports enthusiast, sprinted along the main road of the university. The noisy cicada seemed to follow him like a shadow, but it was an illusion, definitely an illusion. The curious glances from those around him couldn't possibly be directed at him; he just wanted a peaceful life.

"Hey bro? Who is this...? And who is this guy?"

Then, he bumped into Qianmo, who had just finished class.

Qianmo was not alone; beside her was a stunning classical beauty with snow-white skin, cherry-like lips, and a textbook-perfect face with perfect proportions. Her aloof aura was enough to deter any man from approaching.

This is none other than Qianmo's best friend, the college's most beautiful girl—Xin Wenyue.

The two of them were a well-known girl group at the entire Haikou University of Science and Technology. Qianjing often heard Qianmo say, half complaining and half boasting, "It's so annoying that Wenyue and I were hit on by talent scouts again today." Moreover, the two of them were quite indifferent to Qianjing.

Qianjing had no intention of acknowledging their chance encounter; he wanted to run right past them. However, a certain noisy cicada had already caught up with him—

"Master, are these two your Daoist partners? Looking across the entire sect, it seems that only their appearance is worthy of you."

The atmosphere froze.

Qianmo and Xin Wenyue looked at the mysterious woman in Hanfu with surprise, while the latter still wouldn't shut up:

"Judging from your reactions, aren't you Daoist partners? Could it be—oh, I see!"

The guy clapped his hands, looking as if he had just realized something:

"I see, so they are your 'cauldrons'!"

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The entire room fell silent.

At this moment, Qian Jing finally, completely, couldn't hold back anymore.

"Come with me!!!!"

He grabbed his foolish apprentice by the neck and forcibly dragged her away from the bewildered onlookers.