Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

He suddenly realized that all those random thoughts he had had before had become less important.

The important thing is now.

The important thing is the girl in front of me.

"Thank you," Feng Xiaotian said solemnly. "I am honored to have your approval."

Leah tilted her head, seemingly puzzled: "I'm just stating the facts."

“But your facts are very important to me,” Feng Xiaotian said earnestly.

After saying that, he suddenly felt much more relaxed.

All the emotions that had been troubling him, all the complex psychological states, vanished in that instant.

He reached out and removed the mask from his face.

The black mask slipped off, revealing a handsome face.

Her short silver hair gleamed coolly in the sunlight, her deep eyes were filled with a sincere smile, and her high nose and thin lips combined to create a face that could make many young girls' hearts flutter.

But that's not what Feng Xiaotian cares about.

What he cared about was that, at this moment, he was facing Leah with his true self.

He is not a genius from the Divine Wind Academy, not the owner of the Gale Twin-Headed Wolf, and not that mysterious boy who always wears a mask.

It was just Feng Xiaotian.

"Let's get to know each other formally." Feng Xiaotian bowed slightly, performing a standard Soul Master salute.

His movements were fluid and natural, with an aristocratic elegance. Although Shenfeng Academy was not an aristocratic academy, Feng Xiaotian's family was a prominent Soul Master family in the Tiandou Empire, and these etiquettes were something he had to learn from a young age.

"Feng Xiaotian, seventeen years old, captain of the Shenfeng Academy team, level thirty-seven agility-attack type battle spirit master, martial spirit Gale Twin-Headed Wolf."

He spoke slowly, and every word was crystal clear.

After he finished speaking, he raised his head and looked directly into Leah's eyes.

His image was reflected in those amber eyes.

Leah looked at him quietly.

She didn't show any surprise when Feng Xiaotian took off his mask, nor was she distracted by his handsome face.

A moment later, Lia also bowed slightly and returned the greeting as a Soul Master.

"Lia, twelve years old, currently the captain of the Blazing Fire Academy team, a level 34 Power Attack type Battle Soul Master, and her Martial Soul is Blazing Match."

Her voice remained calm, but Feng Xiaotian could sense the solemnity in her introduction.

This made Feng Xiaotian's heart beat even faster.

"So," Feng Xiaotian took a deep breath, trying to keep his voice steady, "are we officially acquainted now?"

Leah nodded: "Mm."

"Then..." Feng Xiaotian hesitated for a moment, but still asked, "Can we be friends?"

“Okay,” she said.

It's very simple, just two straightforward words.

But those two words almost made Feng Xiaotian's heart leap out of his chest.

Chapter 303 Qin Ming

"Really?" he asked instinctively.

Leah nodded: "Really. But..."

She paused, then added, "I need to go back to my dorm to wash up now. I sweated a lot during the game and I don't feel well."

Feng Xiaotian was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

Yes, Leah just finished a fierce match, she must be covered in sweat. And he's still keeping her here talking, how incredibly rude!

"Sorry, sorry!" Feng Xiaotian said quickly, "I'll leave now, I won't bother you anymore."

As he spoke, he turned to leave.

But as soon as he turned around, he stopped.

"Um..." Feng Xiaotian turned around and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Can I ask which dormitory building you live in? In the future... in the future, if I want to find you, can I come to you?"

After asking the question, Feng Xiaotian felt like a complete idiot.

But Leah didn't think he was stupid.

She thought for a moment and said, "Blazing Fire Academy girls' dormitory area, Building 7, third floor, room 307."

She gave a very detailed answer without the slightest hesitation.

This warmed Feng Xiaotian's heart once again.

The fact that she was willing to tell him her address shows that she genuinely wanted to be friends with him, and wasn't just going through the motions.

"I understand," Feng Xiaotian said solemnly. "Then... I won't bother you any longer. You should go back and wash up first."

"Okay." Leah nodded. "Goodbye."

"Goodbye," Feng Xiaotian said with a smile.

He watched as Leah turned and walked towards the girls' dormitory area.

Her slender figure cast a long shadow in the sunlight, and her brown ponytail swayed gently with her steps.

Only after Leah's figure disappeared from sight did Feng Xiaotian slowly exhale.

……

Meanwhile, inside Tiandou City.

Tian Dou Royal Academy, Education Committee Office.

Sunlight streamed through the tall, arched windows, casting bright patches of light on the polished obsidian floor.

Behind the heavy mahogany desk, three education commissioners, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin, sat upright.

A man in his thirties stood in front of them.

The man was tall and imposing, his dark blue outfit highlighting his sharp features. His short hair stood up like steel needles, his face was resolute, and his eyes were sharp.

He stood there, like a long sword drawn from its sheath.

Qin Ming, a level 62 Power Attack-type Battle Soul Emperor, with the Martial Soul of the Blazing Wolf, is the newly appointed battle team training instructor of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"Teacher Qin, please have a seat," Meng Shenji said gently, gesturing for him to sit down.

Qin Ming bowed slightly and sat down in the chair opposite the three of them, his back straight, his posture respectful but not humble.

"Did the three education commissioners summon me here because of the modification of the training route?" Qin Ming got straight to the point, his voice steady and powerful.

Bai Baoshan pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and said with a smile, "Teacher Qin, we have carefully reviewed your previous training plan. The Soul Battle route around the border of the Empire is very well designed, which can maximize the students' combat experience and adaptability."

“But,” Zhilin continued, his tone serious, “why did you add the Soto City station?”

Meng Shenji nodded slightly: "The previous route has basically covered all the important and prosperous cities within the Tiandou Empire. Although Soto City is also a large city, its location was not in our original plan, and it also deviates from our original route. Therefore, we would like to hear your reasons."

All three of them turned their gazes to Qin Ming, their eyes filled with scrutiny and examination.

Qin Ming remained silent for a moment.

His hands, resting on his knees, clenched slightly, and a complex light flashed in his eyes.

The light contained nostalgia, pride, and a subtle, almost imperceptible sense of loss.

"The three education commissioners," Qin Ming said slowly, his voice lower than before.

"I have my reasons for choosing Soto City."

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the three education committee members, his eyes resolute: "Near Soto City, there is a Soul Master Academy. I believe it is one of the best Soul Master Academies in the Heaven Dou Empire."

"The best?" Bai Baoshan raised an eyebrow.

Are there any registered advanced Soul Master academies near Soto City? I don't remember them.

Zhilin frowned as well: "Teacher Qin, we have registration with all the formal advanced soul master academies within the Heaven Dou Empire. Near Soto City, there are only a few intermediate soul master academies, and none of them even have the qualifications to operate as advanced soul master academies."

Meng Shenji didn't speak, but just looked at Qin Ming quietly with deep eyes.

The atmosphere in the office was slightly tense.

Qin Ming frowned, and a clear displeasure emanated from him.

“The three education commissioners.” His voice grew louder, carrying a suppressed emotion.

"When you hired me as the team's training coach, you promised that I would be fully responsible for all training matters. Now, I'm just adding a stop to the established route, and you're questioning me like this?"

That was a very blunt remark.

The expressions on the faces of the three education commissioners changed slightly.

Bai Baoshan's smile faded slightly, Zhilin's gaze became more serious, and Meng Shenji's brows furrowed slightly.

"Teacher Qin, you've misunderstood," Meng Shenji said, his tone still gentle, but with a hint of helplessness.

"We're not questioning your decision, it's just that the team's situation is special and we have to be careful."

He paused, his gaze becoming serious: "You should know that the members of the current Heaven Dou Team are all extraordinary. There's the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the granddaughter of Poison Douluo, and our Heaven Dou Empire's jewel, Princess White. She is His Majesty's darling and the hope for the future of the empire."

"The safety of these children is related to the future of the entire empire," Zhilin said firmly.

"We cannot allow any factors that could endanger their safety to exist."

Bai Baoshan sighed as well: "Teacher Qin, we understand your sense of responsibility and professionalism as a training instructor. But you also have to understand our concerns. Since there are no formal advanced soul master academies near Soto City, what kind of excellent academy are you talking about? Could there be some hidden dangers that we are unaware of?"

The three of them spoke one after another, their distrust barely concealed in their tone.

Qin Ming clenched his fists tightly on his knees, his knuckles turning white.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging anger in his heart.

"The three education commissioners." Qin Ming's voice became somewhat hoarse.

"I understand your concerns. The team members are highly regarded, and their safety is indeed paramount. However..."