Su Cheng didn't stay in the academy's infirmary for long.
He only stayed there for a week before leaving.
The so-called injuries were only partially caused by Zhu Zhuqing's punch, and almost all of them were superficial wounds with no real impact.
The vast majority of the injuries were caused by him guiding his soul power to impact his meridians and acupoints.
He naturally knew how to recuperate.
What seemed serious, even almost damaging his foundation,
was actually not a big problem; it could be recovered with a little guidance.
However, the people of this world didn't understand these things. Their limited knowledge was only about the circulation of soul power in the meridians and the great benefit to cultivation after the eight extraordinary meridians were opened.
As for the specific methods of opening meridians and the acupoints, they were completely ignorant.
Knowing only about the circulation of soul power but not understanding the underlying principles, they naturally thought he was almost crippled by that punch.
But this was normal, since the foundation of cultivation in this world lay in martial souls and soul rings; therefore, the focus of development was naturally not on the human body itself.
The world has always followed this trajectory, so the current situation is not surprising.
As Su Cheng slowly walked into the classroom, many people cast concerned glances at him.
"How are you? You're discharged after only a week? Don't you need to rest for a few more days?"
"Should you go home to visit your family?"
"..."
Su Cheng's expression was gentle as he nodded to everyone, smiling as he said, "I'm fine now, don't worry."
He glanced at Zhu Zhuqing sitting at the back of the classroom and added, "It was my fault back then. I said some hurtful things, so I deserved to be beaten to death."
"How can you say that? No matter what, you shouldn't have hurt someone."
"That new guy was really too much, he hit so hard." "
You were unconscious back then, even the dean said you were almost crippled."
"..."
Of course, a few people didn't like him and glanced at him sideways.
"Tch, so hypocritical..."
"I bet that little girl from the Zhu family fell for his trick."
"..."
However, these few people only dared to whisper among themselves.
Su Cheng had only just recovered from his serious injuries, and if another conflict broke out, there were likely consequences. Moreover,
they were well aware of Su Cheng's
strength. Even if he was defeated by Zhu Zhuqing, the reason could simply be that Su Cheng was careless, or that the Zhu family girl was too strong, or even that Su Cheng did it intentionally.
In any case, Zhang Sansan, sitting on the side of the classroom, thought Su Cheng was very cunning.
After returning home, he had figured out what happened on the first day; there was a big problem, and perhaps the subsequent changes were all pre-planned.
But he couldn't bring himself to publicize this.
Even if others knew the truth, they would only laugh at his stupidity, not gaining any sympathy, and might even increase Su Cheng's prestige.
Now he clearly saw that the tide had turned on Su Cheng.
At least in this junior academy, he could definitely do whatever he wanted.
As for Zhu Zhuqing, her days of hardship were probably numbered.
Noticing Zhang Sansan's gaze, Su Cheng couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.
Although he knew the other party still harbored resentment, and that resolving this minor grudge would have been easy with a little maneuver, he hadn't made contact with this person, saving them for a future use.
Recently, the new students had just enrolled, so the academy's courses focused primarily on theoretical knowledge.
Unlike rural schools like Notting Academy, the knowledge system of aristocratic schools was naturally much richer, placing greater emphasis on cultivating the theoretical foundation of Soul Masters, with far more related courses than ordinary academies.
If the strength of a Soul Master's innate awakened spirit determines their lower limit of future development, then often, the basic knowledge inaccessible to ordinary people can determine their upper limit.
Fully absorbing the experience of predecessors would play a crucial role in various aspects later on, whether it was absorbing Soul Rings, combining Soul Skills, or even choosing a key cultivation direction.
From this perspective, if Tang Hao hadn't personally taught Tang San in the original timeline, Yu Xiaogang had indeed greatly helped Tang San's development.
At least he had learned much knowledge that ordinary people couldn't access.
Su Cheng had a deep understanding of this.
In Notting City, almost all the Soul Masters he saw had white Soul Rings as their first Soul Ring, meaning their future prospects were practically locked in.
Of course, learning this theoretical knowledge wouldn't affect a Soul Master's childhood cultivation.
In this world, Soul Master cultivation methods were quite simple and outdated: absorbing the scattered Soul Power from nature through meditation. A little more involved physical exercise to slightly increase the efficiency and capacity of Soul Power absorption.
Therefore, in their youth, a Soul Master only needed to cultivate for a few hours each day to saturate their Soul Power.
The worse the innate aptitude of a Martial Soul, the less time was required for cultivation due to its lower ceiling.
Su Cheng didn't intend to abandon the theoretical courses taught at the academy.
Reviewing the old helps one understand the new.
In the last simulation, he had indeed accumulated a lot of hidden information that was difficult for ordinary people to access.
However, at that time, his talent was focused on human medicine, limiting his understanding of Martial Souls.
Although he could make some connections, there were still many aspects he couldn't fully grasp.
Now that he had acquired a new talent, "Martial Soul Scholar," and its effects were even better than he had anticipated, he naturally wanted to make full use of it.
In this simulated world, Su Cheng discovered that when reading related materials, many details he had previously overlooked were now readily apparent, his comprehension abilities skyrocketing.
Su Cheng glanced around the classroom.
He found that most seats were occupied, with acquaintances gathered in small groups, except for one spot with several empty seats around it.
That was where Zhu Zhuqing was.
Su Cheng smiled slightly and walked straight over.
Seeing this, someone quickly offered him a seat, but he waved them off. He wasn't
joking; the other students were just background characters, how could he possibly leave the spot next to the protagonist to sit elsewhere?
Seeing Su Cheng approaching, Zhu Zhuqing's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, and she tried to get up to avoid him.
At that moment, Su Cheng's lazy voice suddenly rang out.
"Are you sure you want to move? If you look down on me like that, I can't guarantee what will happen next."
Zhu Zhuqing stiffened, hesitated for a moment, but didn't move.
Su Cheng sat down beside her.
Compared to the top geniuses, Zhu Zhuqing's level seven innate soul power was nothing special.
Even excluding the top sects and academies, there were many people with her talent in this Star Luo Imperial Capital.
But this didn't mean her potential was limited to this.
In fact, in Su Cheng's opinion, if she hadn't been born into such a distorted world as Douluo Continent, her potential would definitely surpass everyone in the original timeline's protagonist group.
He who conquers others is strong; he who strives for self-improvement is truly powerful.
Her willpower was her greatest talent.
Now that Su Cheng possessed the ability of a "Martial Soul Scholar," even without the aid of immortal herbs, it wasn't impossible for him to change her fate.
Seeing that Su Cheng had already sat down,
the others turned back with slight regret, leaving only the two of them sitting at the back of the classroom.
Su Cheng, sitting next to Zhu Zhuqing, propped his legs up on the desk, glanced at her, and said indifferently, "Hey, give me a leg massage."
Zhu Zhuqing's body trembled, and she lowered her head without speaking.
"If you don't want to, then you probably won't stay in the academy for long. Tsk tsk, what do you think would happen if we fought again?"
That devilish whisper continued to ring in her ears.
"Tell me, in everyone's eyes, you, with your violent tendencies, who attacked someone the moment you met, and who is unusually cold to classmates and teachers, are more trustworthy. Or am I, who has gained everyone's approval, respects teachers, and unites with classmates, more trustworthy?"
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent.
But her fists had already clenched tightly without her noticing.
He exerted so much force that his knuckles turned slightly white.
Su Cheng looked at Zhu Zhuqing, who remained expressionless beside him, and a slight smile played on his lips.
Although he had spent the past week in the school's hospital, he was still fully aware of what was happening in the academy.
Many people would visit him regularly and report on the major and minor events in the academy.
News about Zhu Zhuqing was naturally a key focus, and he wouldn't miss a single detail.
As far as he knew, since that incident, the other students had become extremely hostile towards her.
On one hand, Su Cheng was too popular and well-liked, so Zhu Zhuqing, who had seriously injured him, naturally became the target of their anger. On
the other hand, she was inherently cold and aloof, making her seem difficult to approach, and her strength was also unfathomable to others, naturally leading them to distance themselves from her.
Even after all this time, Zhu Zhuqing hadn't spoken a single word to any of her peers.
She had become increasingly aloof.
After learning all this, Su Cheng was even more certain that she truly didn't want to return to the Zhu family.
Therefore, her behavior became increasingly unrestrained, constantly testing the other party's bottom line.
Now, it seems that's indeed the case.
The fact that she endured such verbal abuse without erupting is enough to prove how much she cherishes this opportunity to enter the academy.
That being said, Su Cheng's earlier "leg massage" was just a casual remark.
No matter what, Zhu Zhuqing would never agree.
What he wanted to do was only provoke Zhu Zhuqing, force her, let her know the wickedness of people, let her understand that some people, even if they seem friendly, even if they have gained countless people's recognition and appreciation, are actually malicious and not kind.
He didn't want her to lose her dignity and self, or for her to completely collapse.
If that happened, this child would be completely ruined.
"If you don't want to, fine. Anyway, I'm not a bad person. Being born into the Zhu family is your misfortune; I'm too lazy to bother you."
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's silence, Su Cheng put down his legs and asked again, "Zhu Zhuqing, what level is your innate soul power?"
Silence returned.
Su Cheng didn't urge him.
He simply tapped his fingers on the table, watching her wait silently, a cold glint in his eyes.
"...Level Seven."
After a long silence, Zhu Zhuqing finally spoke.
She didn't want to be expelled from the academy.
Even if she was bullied here too, it was far better than staying in that cold home.
Su Cheng's heart stirred when he heard
her speak. This was the first time he'd heard Zhu Zhuqing speak since he'd met her.
Contrary to her cold exterior, although her words were devoid of emotion, her voice was soft and melodious, exceptionally moving.
"So you're not mute after all," Su Cheng chuckled. "Very good. Remember to be more alert next time. Answer my questions quickly, don't keep me waiting too long." He
then turned away and casually picked up a book to read.
Not long after, the academy's teachers entered and began today's lessons.
Zhu Zhuqing secretly breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief.
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