Classes begin, as well as the plot.
ꟷIs something wrong?ꟷ Nie Feng asked, noticing her gaze.
When Ning'er realized she had been staring at him without noticing, she felt very embarrassed and quickly lowered her head, searching for a way to change the conversation. ꟷNo, nothing… Do you know the Daoyin technique?ꟷ
ꟷWho are you trying to fool? Did you fall in love with me? Sorry, but I'm not that easy, jejejeꟷ, he laughed inwardly while a small, doubtful smile appeared on his face. Before answering, he said, ꟷAbout that technique, yes, I know it and how to use it, but…ꟷ
ꟷBut...?ꟷ She looked at him, waiting for him to continue.
ꟷBut the technique requires massaging the affected area, so I'm not sure if it's appropriate for me to do itꟷ he replied, maintaining his calm demeanor, or at least that's how it appeared.
Hearing this, she felt embarrassed for a moment, as it wasn't normal to let a boy she had just met touch her body. But after thinking for a while and knowing the consequences of not addressing her illness, Ning'er finally answered.
ꟷIt doesn't matter, since I really don't want to become crippled. If this is the only way to cure it, I won't oppose it.
ꟷBINGOꟷ Nie Feng thought happily to himself.
ꟷAlright, then I'll start treating you with the Daoyin technique. This will happen every three days, and in between sessions, you'll need to use the herbal medicine I'll give you later to recover as quickly as possibleꟷ Nie Feng said, sounding as confident as if he truly knew what he was doing. ꟷBy the way, I should warn you that it will be a bit painful.ꟷ
After speaking, they both sat down, and Nie Feng began to treat her wounds.
Under Nie Feng's gentle massage, Xiao Ning'er initially felt intense pain, but it was soon replaced by a sense of warmth emanating from the hands of the boy in front of her.
After a while, she felt a tingling warmth in her foot, causing an itchiness that was replaced by a comfortable numbness. Xiao Ning'er couldn't help but let out a small 'Ah,' which made her feel extremely embarrassed.
ꟷDamn it, focus… focus… A heart centered on the Dao is not swayed by such mundane thingsꟷ Nie Feng reflected as he gradually managed to calm his own physiological reactions.
The bruise had been there for six to seven months. Over time, she had felt terrible pain from it. Xiao Ning'er had been enduring this pain with her willpower all this time. Still, no matter how much she endured, the pain had been torturing her constantly.
At first, Xiao Ning'er thought treating this bruise would make her feel uncomfortable and in pain, but to her surprise, Nie Feng's massage was very gentle. She felt the pain that had tormented her for so long being significantly alleviated. She couldn't help but shed a few tears.
No one knew how hard it was for her to endure the pain. Every night, she would secretly cry to bear it. After wiping away those tears, she would continue practicing. She never thought that after being massaged by Nie Feng, the pain would be so much relieved. Her heart was filled with gratitude.
Under the moonlight, Nie Feng's face was clear. The serious expression he had caused ripples in Xiao Ning'er's heart, making it hard for her to remain calm.
This continued for several days, as Nie Feng slowed down the healing process to stay in contact with Ning'er and create an excellent impression on her. He also wanted to ensure her illness was genuinely cured.
This strategy worked over time. After curing her completely and giving her a new cultivation technique, she started visiting his shop, where he sold some poems and paintings.
These had become well-known among the upper-middle and upper-class families. Though not useful for cultivation, many women liked them. To boost their elitist egos or for other reasons, since the first person bought them, many others followed suit, making his business relatively successful. The prices weren't too high nor too low, so for those families, it was nothing, though for poorer families, it was different, as they wouldn't spend money on poems or paintings, having other priorities.
<<Back to the present>>
ꟷNie Feng... Is something wrong?ꟷ asked Xiao Ning'er, a bit nervous, noticing Nie Feng's discreet gaze beside her.
ꟷNothing, I was just thinking how beautiful you lookꟷ, he calmly excused himself, turning his gaze forward again.
Hearing this, Xiao Ning'er blushed a little and lowered her head. "He really thinks I look beautiful," many thoughts ran through her head, making her blush even more.
When Nie Feng noticed the small changes in Ning'er beside him, a smile appeared on his face, as it seemed his efforts had paid off.
For the rest of the walk, their dialogue was sparse. Nie Feng simply enjoyed the tranquility of his surroundings, while Xiao Ning'er found comforting solace in his company. Despite the silence, there was no trace of awkwardness; on the contrary, both enjoyed the moment, albeit for different reasons. But that didn't matter much.
After a while, they arrived at Holy Orchid Institute and headed towards the Apprentice Fighter class.
ꟷI've heard the new teacher is from the Sacred Family...
ꟷThe Sacred Family is one of the biggest in Glory City...
The room was abuzz with chatter, but neither Nie Feng nor Xiao Ning'er paid any attention. They found some empty seats and sat down. Before doing so, Nie Feng glanced towards the back of the room, where his 'brother' was sleeping. He just shook his head and smiled.
As he thought about it, Nie Feng couldn't help but reflect on his own progress over the past few years. Despite reaching the Silver rank two years ago, he hadn't made any significant progress towards the Gold rank.
Thinking about this, he couldn't help but remember how his brother had reached the same level in just one year, while it had taken him several years.
ꟷ Well, the cultivation time in this world is quite strange, ꟷ Nie Feng thought while shaking his head. ꟷ Besides, he is the protagonist, so it's only logical that his progress is so fast.
ꟷIt seems Nie Li stayed out late having fun with Liu Piao and the others,ꟷ commented Xiao Ning'er with an amused smile.
ꟷIt seems so, but it's fine. It's good that he's enjoying himself,ꟷ responded Nie Feng as he sat down. He wasn't really worried about what his brother did, knowing that as the protagonist, he would always manage to come out on top.
ꟷSpeaking of Nie Li, according to the timeline, he should be starting soon,ꟷ thought Nie Feng, then noticed Ning'er glancing towards where Ye Ziyun was sitting.
ꟷIt seems you still haven't reconciled with Ye Ziyun,ꟷ he whispered, shaking his head.
Xiao Ning'er remained silent, not wanting to respond, and Nie Feng could only shake his head, thinking they were complicating things over minor issues. He decided not to interfere, knowing that they would eventually reconcile.
He looked at the new teacher for a while, who was showcasing her demon spirit. ꟷAlthough she was one of the first 'villains' in the story, I must say she looks quite good,ꟷ he thought, secretly giving her a rating of 7.5/10 because her personality dragged her down as a person.
Then he glanced at the one who could be considered the main heroine of the novel. After looking at her for a while, he gave her a rating of 8.5/10, as although she was as beautiful as Ning'er, he didn't like her personality much, and in some ways, she lost out to Ning'er.
While thinking about this, he couldn't help but glance at a certain well-developed part of Ning'er's body. "Her development is abnormally fast," he thought, quickly looking away to another direction.
Ning'er, for her part, had a slim figure and wore a short yellow dress with a pair of high-heeled boots. Her hair reached just past her shoulders. She had clear eyes, curved eyebrows, and long eyelashes that trembled slightly. Her perfect white skin revealed a rosy hue, and her delicate lips were like rose petals.
Besides having a charming aura, she had an indescribable wild beauty and a cold expression that gave her a unique flavor.
But at one point, noticing something, Nie Feng directed his gaze towards Nie Li, as he had noticed the latter's strange behavior recently. ꟷIt seems the main story has begun.ꟷ he thought, a smile forming on his face.
Seeing that Nie Li also looked at him, Nie Feng greeted him with a smile, with some thoughts in his mind.
ꟷElder brother Nie Feng? He wasn't part of my past life, could this be a result of the time travel, and some things changed?ꟷ Nie Li questioned himself while stroking his chin, but without finding a convincing answer, he decided not to think about it for a while.
As for Nie Feng, he started watching the show that was about to unfold.
ꟷ… So give up the hope of becoming a phoenix, for even within the nobility, there are strict levels that can never be surpassed.ꟷ said Teacher Shen Xiu, causing several students to look frustrated at their desks.
ꟷWow, even the dialogues are very similar.ꟷ Nie Feng thought to himself while continuing to watch the show, though he would have liked to have something to eat while watching.
ꟷTeacher Shen Xiu, I have a questionꟷ Nie Li's voice was heard in the room, which brought a small smile to Nie Feng's face. Next, the same thing happened as in the novel, the argument between the two.
ꟷWhat is your question?ꟷ she said, frowning.
ꟷTeacher Shen, you said a while ago that Glory City is the only city that has survived since ancient times and that we are the last humans, do you have any proof of that? Or have you gone out of the city and seen...?
ꟷI have never left Glory City since I was bornꟷ she said, not understanding what Nie Li meant.
ꟷThen how can you be sure that there is no life in other places?ꟷ When Nie Li's words were heard, everyone was surprised, but Shen Xiu was upset, never imagining that a brat would contradict her.
ꟷThen do you have any proof that there is more life outside Glory City?ꟷ she asked with irony.
ꟷLet me tell you a story, there was once a frog at the bottom of a well. Since it was born, it could only see a part of the sky, so it claimed that the sky was as large as the well's opening. But is the sky really as big as the well's opening?
ꟷTherefore, we would be like that frog,ꟷ Nie Li said, causing some laughter and comments from the students.
Nie Feng simply smiled because he knew quite a bit about this world, either from reading the novel or from the knowledge passed down by Qiu Bai, although most of it was about other subjects. Nonetheless, Nie Feng agreed with Nie Li's statement. Even though it sounded arrogant, the level of this city was very low, as there was only one Black Gold level guardian protecting it.
ꟷHow about we make a bet, Teacher Shen Xiu?ꟷ said Nie Li. ꟷLet's bet that in the test in two months, I will become a Bronze level Demon Spiritualist. If I don't, I'll leave the school... But if I do, you will resign!ꟷ Nie Li said boldly, provoking various comments in the room and laughter from the teacher.
ꟷSo rude to your teacher! You will stand at the back of the class for the next two months to listen to the lessons,ꟷ ordered Shen Xiu. Nie Li stood up without any problem and moved to the back.
ꟷTeacher Shen Xiu, you have already accepted the bet, don't regret it later,ꟷ commented Nie Li as he headed to the back of the classroom.
..... (I won't include the rest of the discussion since anyone can read it in the published manhua)
Hearing his brother's words, Nie Feng couldn't help but recall a certain character who shouted, "30 years to the east, 30 years to the west, don't mock the young and poor," or something like that, as he couldn't remember it well.
Beyond that, seeing Nie Li heading to the back of the classroom, Nie Feng stood up from his seat and made his way to the back, where Nie Li was, surprising everyone present.
ꟷAre you going to do it too?ꟷ asked Xiao Ning'er.
ꟷAlthough it is said that he is good at creating poems and paintings, he is still a commoner who doesn't know how to cultivate after all,ꟷ a disdainful voice sounded from a certain side of the room. In the silence, this voice stood out; the owner of this voice was none other than Shen Yue, who was sitting next to Ye Ziyun.
Nie Feng stood still for a while, then his eyes calmly settled on Shen Yue, causing the latter to become nervous. Fortunately, he wasn't the only one, as many of the classmates who looked into his eyes felt the same, including Ye Ziyun, who was beside him. Dressed impeccably in white like freshly fallen snow, without the slightest trace of dust, his beautifully polished face seemed enveloped in an ethereal mist, exuding a deep calm. However, if one looked closer, they would see an indifference that cared for nothing at all. From above, he observed everyone present.
ꟷIn my opinion, cultivation is simply the process of leaving the Earth and stepping into the Sky, that's all,ꟷ he commented calmly in a soft voice. ꟷIt's a process where people strive for opportunities, sacrificing their effort, dedication, and sometimes facing insurmountable challenges.
ꟷAble to cross deserts and navigate seas of adversity, all to reach that special place they aspire to, a goal that lies beyond things like social status, talent, or economic level,ꟷ he continued. ꟷAlthough I don't deny that talent is an important part, it doesn't define the end of each person.
After Nie Feng's monotonous voice finished speaking, he directed his gaze to Xiao Ning'er. ꟷOf course, I will accompany him; I am his older brother, and I can't leave him alone, especially when someone is against him.ꟷ When he finished speaking, he calmly moved to the back of the classroom to join his brother.
Although Nie Feng's tone was as monotonous as a river without waves, his words had an indescribable magic that made some commoner kids stand up and join Nie Li at the back of the classroom. For her part, Xiao Ning'er also did the same. Among them, just like in the original novel, were Lu Piao and Du Ze.
Seeing a large group of kids at the back of the classroom, Teacher Shen Xiu's face darkened, but she decided to ignore them, as she was sure that in two months, all the nuisances would be gone.
ꟷLet's continue the lesson.
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Note: I hope you like the chapters, remember that despite all this is a FF and I'm not a great writer, so don't get too complicated by the plot. Also, I'll be reading your 5 star reviews hahahahahaha, have a great week.