Chapter 107: Sample Leakage
With the tour prematurely ending and the martial test still ongoing at the Immortal Institute’s training grounds, the teacher declared the rest of the day off.
Finding themselves free of all control, the freshmen scattered like birds. Using spiritual power to boost their run would give them enough time to tour Argent Apex at the foot of the mountain, visit restaurants, and enjoy the local attractions.
Harmony in self, endurance in purpose. Seeking Dao was the core belief and pursuit of modern cultivation, but it did not forbid abandoning mortal joys. Unfettered were no exceptions when it came to having all kinds of hobbies and quirks. Ideally, these desires should not interfere with the pursuit of Dao. Ripple Heavenly Lord often bragged, “Enjoying a gripping story of amour in the twilight with company.”
Schoolwork brought glumness and boredom. Freshmen over ten and under eighteen were at a stage where youth ran rampant. Indulging was only natural.
Wang Qi was the exception. He loved to take a walk and reflect on academic topics but didn’t much enjoy shopping and everything that it involved. He wasn’t in that much of a hurry to go down the mountain, taking a leisurely pace.
Mao Zimiao kept him company. The demonborn girl was beet red, with a lowered head and maintaining a meter distance.
Wang Qi stiffened a little. [Come on, what’s with this awkward and subtle mood?]
The blackout of lighting magic items led to handholding that Wang Zhenqi pursued with a glint in her eyes. When the teacher dismissed them for the day, she ignored all of Mao Zimiao’s desperate urging to get her to stay, saying, “I just remembered that I have something important to do, wan!” and off she went, but not before giving Mao Zimiao a “Do your best!” look.
Wang Qi wanted to blurt. [Have some subtlety! At least don’t let me see it!]