I'm back now," Yuan Longxuan said gently, pulling Liu Erlong into a warm embrace.
She clung tightly to him, feeling the comfort of her master's presence once again.
He inhaled deeply, almost unconsciously. "Erlong… you seem even more remarkable than before."
Inside Tianshui Academy, Xiao Wu and Wu Ling looked around with wide eyes.
The buildings were grand and resplendent, resembling a palace made of crystal.
Even Xiao Wu, who had seen many wondrous places, could not hide her admiration.
Yuan Longxuan walked slightly ahead of them, ensuring the system's blessing prevented any Shura Fields from appearing. Han Ruyan led the way, introducing them to the academy's facilities.
"This is our teaching area," Han Ruyan said with pride.
"Thanks to Erlong's generous funding, the academy has improved its infrastructure.
All the simulated training fields are now complete, allowing our students to train safely and efficiently."
Liu Erlong's eyes softened as she glanced at Yuan Longxuan.
He simply smiled back, unbothered. Money, after all, was just numbers.
If he wanted, he could bury the entire Douluo Continent under gold coins, and it would not even make a dent.
After a short tour, Han Ruyan led them back to the main teaching area.
Five girls were waiting there, standing proudly at the entrance.
"These are the most talented students of Tianshui Academy," Han Ruyan said, her eyes shining with pride.
"They are also the members of our Tianshui Team."
Each girl introduced herself clearly:
"Hello, my name is Shui Bing'er. I'm fourteen years old and the captain of the Tianshui Team.
My martial spirit is Ice Phoenix, and I'm a Level 35 Offense-type Battle Soul Master."
"Hello, I'm Xue Wu, fifteen years old, vice-captain of the Tianshui Team.
My martial spirit is Ice Spirit, and I'm a Level 34 Control-type Battle Soul Master."
"Hello, I'm Shui Yue'er, fourteen years old. My martial spirit is Yingyu Dolphin, and I'm a Level 33 Defense-type Battle Soul Master."
"Hello, I'm Shen Liuyu, fourteen years old. My martial spirit is Frost Current, and I'm a Level 33 Control-type Battle Soul Master."
"Hehe, hello! I'm Yu Hairou, fourteen years old. My martial spirit is Ice Lance, and I'm a Level 32 Offense-type Battle Soul Master."
Han Ruyan nodded with satisfaction as she listened to their introductions.
Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er were girls she had adopted during her travels after founding the academy, and they had never let her down.
Xue Wu and the other two were carefully selected top talents of the academy.
"From now on, Her Majesty Xiao Wu will be our academy's instructor. You five must also work hard and improve your skills," Han Ruyan said with a smile. Her pride in having such a Super Douluo as a teacher was evident.
At that moment, Shui Yue'er finally spoke up, her curiosity getting the better of her.
"Aunt Han, is this handsome big brother here to become a teacher too?"
Han Ruyan was momentarily taken aback by the question.
Yuan Longxuan smiled gently, his presence already commanding respect from everyone around.
The academy was now filled with energy and excitement. With Xiao Wu as the new instructor and Yuan Longxuan nearby, Tianshui Academy's future seemed brighter than ever.
Chapter 69: The Black Tiger Sect Comes Knocking? First, Let's Deal With Them!
"I'm not here to become a teacher," Yuan Longxuan said casually, standing before the Tianshui Academy students.
"But if you want, I can teach you some basics about controlling ice elements and a few close-combat techniques."
He looked at the girls in front of him, and there was a faint smirk on his face. Teaching them was easy.
After all, the techniques he could use were already practiced by the great Tang God King. Why reinvent the wheel?
Yuan Longxuan had a few moves in mind: the Ghost Shadow Step, Xuantian Skill, Xuan Jade Hand, and the Crane Catching Dragon technique.
Watching Wu Ling use them earlier, he knew it would be easy for the girls to follow along.
He thought to himself: Don't worry about when someone should start training Xuantian Skill.
Even in the Douluo Continent legends, some started in their teens. It's just a method to cultivate soul power and internal strength; anyone with talent can start now.
"Ah… okay then," one of the girls muttered, a bit unsure.
At that moment, Shui Yue'er's eyes dimmed slightly when she realized Yuan Longxuan wasn't here to officially teach at the academy.
In her mind, this handsome young man, standing so close, was such a rare sight. If he didn't teach here, it would really be a shame.
Her thoughts were shared by Shui Yuerou and Xue Wu, who also secretly admired Yuan Longxuan.
"Yue'er, don't get distracted. Apologize to him properly!" Shui Bing'er whispered, shaking her head.
Meanwhile, Han Ruyan watched the scene silently. She didn't know the full power of Yuan Longxuan, but seeing him standing beside Wu Ling...a Level 95 Super Douluo—she knew he could not be ordinary.
As night fell, Yuan Longxuan settled into a beautifully decorated guest room at Tianshui Academy. Lying on the bed, he stared at the ceiling, deep in thought.
After arranging Wu Ling and the others, he planned to visit his old friends...Yuehua and Xiao Dongdong...and catch up on the time he had been away. After all, he had been gone for a long while.
A soft creak of the door interrupted his thoughts. When he turned, he saw Liu Erlong standing at the entrance, wearing flowing silk robes.