Nine Revolutions Star Transformation-Chapter 60: Celestial Dragon Academy (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!)
The waiter was indeed astonishing with his words; regarding attributes, Chu Linfeng truly knows very little. Back then, the leader of those black-clothed men demonstrated martial skills that included flames, and the scorching high temperatures almost roasted him.
"When will this dish be available?" Zhu Xiaoling couldn’t help but ask, since dishes that enhance skills are quite rare, and she would do anything that benefits Tang Li.
"You must wait at least a month to eat Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, as there are already ten people ahead of you in line. I’m very sorry. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
Guest, please order other dishes. Our Dongpo pork elbow, sweet and sour fish, braised beef... are all excellent." A list of dish names was rattled off.
Tang Li smiled at this moment, "It seems we’re out of luck today, let’s just have a few dishes casually, and we can try it next time!"
"Alright! Please wait a moment, guest; the delicacies will be served soon." The waiter dashed away.
The next day, Chu Linfeng got up early; today is the day to enter the Celestial Dragon Academy, and his heart is a bit excited. Unexpectedly, a figure flashed in his mind - Sima Jingyi.
The Celestial Dragon Academy is located in the White Tiger Mountain Range, about five miles from the foot of the mountain to the academy.
Students coming here can only walk up on foot; flying magical beasts and mounts cannot be used. This represents the minimum respect for the Celestial Dragon Academy.
Moreover, family members and servants entering the Celestial Martial Academy must leave at the foot of the mountain and cannot enter together. This leaves only Chu Linfeng, Tang Li, and Lin Ruoxi, while others stay at the inn awaiting news.
White Tiger City is not far from the Celestial Dragon Academy; before noon, the trio arrived at the foot of the Celestial Dragon Academy.
Along the way, the three talked and laughed, and on the way, the two women had already removed the veils from their faces, causing many passersby to exclaim.
When Tang Li removed her veil, Chu Linfeng was also taken aback; this girl unexpectedly had a face that rivaled Lin Ruoxi’s beauty.
A delicate face with a pair of big, bright eyes seemed to speak, and an appropriately thick cherry mouth was even more charming.
If Lin Ruoxi’s beauty were like a peony, Sima Jingyi like a peony, then Tang Li was like a rose, a rose full of thorns that could easily hurt someone if not careful.
The trio soon reached the foot of the mountain, and Tang Li, unable to hold back, asked, "Lin Ruoxi, why do you cover your face with a veil when you’re so beautiful? Seeing your close relationship with Chu Linfeng, what is your relationship?"
Lin Ruoxi was taken aback, not expecting her to ask such a question, "Weren’t you covering your face too on the way? Why? Afraid that people will see your beauty and cause trouble?"
"Not at all, you think I want to? I’m almost going crazy wearing it. Among my few servants, there’s a family traitor, and I’m a famously demure lady of the Tang Family. If others find out I’m not, won’t it destroy my image?"
"Damn! Are you even called a demure lady? I really admire you! Were you always like this in your family? Isn’t it painfully boring?"
Chu Linfeng was indeed speechless; for someone with a fiery personality to act as a demure lady was asking too much.
"Nonsense, I’m inherently averse to restrictions. If it weren’t for a martial skill in the family, I wouldn’t be doing this."
"But you’ve already exposed yourself yesterday, aren’t you afraid they’ll go back and expose you?" Lin Ruoxi thought Tang Li’s words were somewhat contradictory and couldn’t help but ask.
"It’s alright. Occasionally, they won’t say anything. Many in the family know my temper, but outsiders don’t know. I rarely go out."
"A demure lady turning into a female tyrannosaurus is truly unbelievable!" Chu Linfeng looked at Tang Li with eyes like he’s seen a monster.
"Who are you calling a female tyrannosaurus? Speak respectfully, or I’ll smack you!"
"Hahaha! Look, such crude words coming from such a beautiful lady is truly inappropriate!" Chu Linfeng laughed instantly.
Lin Ruoxi also smiled slightly, "Alright, let’s stop being silly; on this journey, we’re indeed center of attention, let’s go up quickly to avoid trouble."
She noticed many eyes looking at them were filled with malicious intent; those eyes were frightening.
Chu Linfeng saw the huge mountain gate in the distance at the foot of the mountain with the words Celestial Dragon Academy inscribed on it.
Each character was written with such power, exuding a tremendous majestic aura that made one feel the urge to worship.
It seemed the person who wrote the words must be very remarkable, able to integrate martial skills into calligraphy which is truly extraordinary.
Tang Li, seeing Chu Linfeng staring at the mountain gate, said, "Chu Linfeng, don’t stare at this mountain gate; if your concentration is insufficient, you’ll be injured.
This was inscribed by a supreme expert of the Celestial Dragon Academy years ago, and it’s said that these four words contain profound martial skills, which only those destined can access.
Looking rashly can greatly damage your soul, making you prone to qigong deviation during practice."
"There’s something like that? Then who would dare look? If there’s qigong deviation, it’s dangerous." Chu Linfeng felt it incredible and said.
Lin Ruoxi initially found the words grand and bold, but after Tang Li’s words, she didn’t dare look anymore.
"Tang Li, who told you this? You seem very familiar with the Celestial Dragon Academy." Lin Ruoxi asked.
"My brother told me; my brother is also at the Celestial Dragon Academy, though he’s about to graduate." Tang Li responded cheerfully, her mood exceptionally bright.
Chu Linfeng’s mind was still lingering on the issue of the writing, vaguely feeling like he had seen something, so he asked, "Has anyone learned this martial skill?"
"Hehe, those destined won’t have such dangers, so don’t look at these words for too long.
If destined, you’ll see something beyond the words; if not, they’re just words, understand? Now let’s go up the mountain!" Tang Li said.
From the foot of the mountain to the peak of Celestial Dragon Academy, there is a stairway paved with black obsidian.
This obsidian is a very precious stone; its material is extremely hard and, combined with some high-quality materials, can be used to craft excellent weapons.
Though many people come to the Celestial Dragon Academy, walking on the stairway isn’t crowded, and everyone proceeds in an orderly manner.
Chu Linfeng looked at the stairway from the foot to the peak and a deep sense of admiration filled his heart; this monumental project must have consumed immense resources and finance, deepening his understanding of the Celestial Dragon Academy.
Some were already panting for breath, a sign of lack of training, or possibly they hadn’t practiced martial skills. Such individuals are usually from wealthy and influential families.
The trio felt nothing of it; for them, five miles is not long. Amidst their conversation, the majestic building emerged in front.
Upon reaching the peak, Chu Linfeng was surprised to find; it was so expansive here, even Liuyun City might not compare to the Celestial Dragon Academy’s size. A gigantic martial training ground could easily accommodate tens of thousands without feeling cramped.
Countless buildings were intricately positioned here, with one structure towering over the others by more than double, a massive plaque hanging with four characters written in a flamboyant style, visible from afar: Celestial Dragon Hall.
