Chapter 44: TIME FLIES

After such a big disturbance, if the school's security team hasn't acted yet, Qin Feng really had wonder if this so-called security team even exists. I believe some teachers on duty will also head in this direction.

There are two types of teachers in the school. One group is in management positions—they are strong in administrative skills but not in combat strength. The other type of teacher is mainly responsible for teaching tasks; they are typically ranked above the Great Soul Master. If a major incident occurs in the school, it's the responsibility of these general teaching staff to help resolve it.

"Okay!"

With that, the two went downhill in the opposite direction. This path was a trail leading down the mountain, and since it was already dark, it was a route no one would usually take. The team that came to check the situation had no idea what had happened, so under normal circumstances, they would have taken the main road. The matter would be handed over to Notting College, but as for the final result, Qin Feng had no interest.

Sure enough, as they had expected, no one walked on this trail. They descended smoothly without any interruption.

That night, there was quite a commotion in the school. Many of the teaching staff had to return from the mountains. It was rumored that there were a few exhibitionists who were suspected of damaging school property, and the school was prepared to send them to the city's lord's palace. As they were being escorted away, they kept shouting, "Little boy, just you wait and see!"

The next day, the school issued a specific notice about the incident. However, the school did not intend to pursue the two five- or six-year-old students from Notting College who were involved. After all, who could believe that two kids could defeat those five men? It should be noted that one of those men was a Spirit Grandmaster at level 29 with two rings, and another was a Soul Master at level 19. The college leaders believed that 80% of these people were trying to escape punishment by making up such incredible stories.

Thus, both Qin Feng and Tang San returned to a peaceful life. Tang San became an apprentice at the blacksmith shop near the entrance. Not only did it enhance his forging skills, but he could also use the tools there to make hidden weapons, which made him quite happy.

Qin Feng, on the other hand, took his five hundred gold soul coins' investment and hired people to become the most mysterious business owner in Notting City. There were dozens of shops under his management, spanning various industries like hotels and retail.

As for Xiao Wu, after being evaluated and becoming a Soul Master, she shed the label of a working student and became the eldest sister of Notting Junior Soul Master Academy. She had also challenged Qin Feng dozens of times, the most mysterious man in the academy, but was almost always stopped by Tang San.

Having experienced Qin Feng's Thunderburst Hammer firsthand, Tang San definitely didn't want Xiao Wu to go through that ordeal again. Brother Feng is a real monster—a super-pervert! However, Xiao Wu didn't heed Tang San's warnings. In fact, the more he tried to stop her, the more interested she became.

Unable to resist Xiao Wu's relentless pestering, Qin Feng finally agreed to her challenge. As expected, Qin Feng won even before she could fully display his Tiangang Hammer. After that, Xiao Wu realized the gap between her and Qin Feng and gave up her competitive thoughts. She continued to live as the big sister in class and often bullied the children from noble families.

And so, a year passed by in the blink of an eye. At Notting College, a semester lasts a whole year. During this time, students are not allowed to go home, but their families can come to visit.

Throughout the year, whenever Tang San saw other students' parents visiting, he felt an inexplicable sense of envy. He hoped his father would also come to the school, even if it was just for a visit. Unfortunately, his father never showed up, not even once in that whole year.

"Tang San, what are you planning to do for the holidays?" Xiao Wu asked one morning while packing her things, excited that the long-awaited break had finally arrived.

"Me? Of course, I'm planning to go home," Tang San replied without hesitation. It had been a year already, and to be honest, he missed his father a lot. He had even bought a new hammer this time.

"Go home? Tang San, I heard your home isn't far from the school. How about I come to your place for a visit?" Xiao Wu suggested, her big eyes fixed on Tang San. She put her small hand on her lips, looking a bit mischievous.

"Come home with me? There's only one vacation this year; don't you want to go back to your own home, Xiao Wu?" Tang San stopped what he was doing and asked, surprised. Everyone looked forward to going home; why would this girl want to go back with him?

"Uh... just say yes!" Xiao Wu pouted and pressed Tang San.

"Of course, as long as you don't mind my poor family having nothing to entertain you with," Tang San shrugged and said to Xiao Wu. His family's conditions weren't great, and his father's temper wasn't the best, so it would be troublesome if Xiao Wu got scared.

"Poor? You don't spend your monthly allowance; who knows how much you've saved? And with a big backer like Brother Feng, are you afraid you can't entertain me?" Xiao Wu huffed, glaring at Tang San.

Tang San smiled helplessly and turned to Qin Feng. "Brother Feng, are you going back for the holidays?"

This year, his growth had been quite rapid, but compared to him, Brother Feng was the real anomaly. He almost never attended classes, yet not only did his training not fall behind, he was way ahead of them. He stayed in the dorms on weekdays but was a local tycoon in Notting City's dark circles, hiring a large group of people.

Of course, apart from Tang San, almost no one knew this secret—not even Xiao Wu. Qin Feng mainly feared that others wouldn't be able to keep the secret. Tang San, being a traveler himself, understood the pros and cons of this kind of arrangement. As for Xiao Wu, even though she was over 100,000 years old, she still had a young girl's heart. If she found out, the whole school would likely know by the next day.

He didn't want to be that famous; he preferred a low-profile, ordinary life. Qin Feng enjoyed the simple student life, where hundreds of gold coins were deposited into his account daily—it was too boring otherwise.

"Why don't you two go back and have your little date? Why should I go back to eat dog food with you all the way?" Qin Feng said, lying in bed with a book in his hand.

"Brother Feng, Xiao Wu and I are just friends; it's not as complicated as you think." Tang San had been with Qin Feng for a year and understood some of his strange expressions. "Eating dog food" likely referred to the way he and Xiao Wu would be like a couple, making Brother Feng, who was alone, feel uncomfortable. But he and Xiao Wu were genuinely just friends, even if they did share a bed.

"Brother Feng, aren't you and Xiao San practically brothers? Why not go back together?" At school, everyone thought that Qin Feng and Tang San were brothers.

"Yeah, Brother Feng, Dad's at home alone. Let's go back together; it's been a year since we had a proper gathering," Tang San added. Though they weren't related by blood, Qin Feng felt like a real brother to him.

In the end, after much nagging from Tang San and Xiao Wu, Qin Feng reluctantly agreed to go back with them. However, he felt somewhat annoyed. Why did these little couples have to drag him along on their trips?

He now understood Dean Flender's feelings when hanging out with the Master and Erlong—it's hard not to envy when you're single.

"Wow, a carriage!" The three of them arrived at the gate, where a brand-new carriage was waiting for them.

"The journey is quite far, so let's take a carriage," Qin Feng suggested. This comfortable ride to the Holy Soul Village only cost a copper coin, which was a small expense for him now.

"Brother Feng, we could just walk there. No need to be so luxurious," Tang San said, his mouth twitching a bit. It's not that far; spending a copper soul coin seemed a bit much.

"Don't be polite. Should I ride in the carriage while you two lovebirds walk?" Qin Feng rolled his eyes at Xiao San. Even if others were polite, Xiao San didn't need to be. He knew how much Qin Feng earned—forget a copper soul coin, even a gold soul coin was nothing to him.

"Get in, Xiao San. Brother Feng is so rich, he doesn't care about this," Xiao Wu said as she jumped into the carriage. To her, Qin Feng was rich, mysterious, and a good brother!

"Speaking of which, someone seems to owe Brother Feng over a dozen gold coins," Tang San said meaningfully to Xiao Wu as he settled into the carriage.

At Notting Junior Soul Master College, Xiao Wu was generous, often treating others, which meant her gold was quickly spent. She owed Qin Feng more than ten gold coins.

"Brother money is sisters money; it's fine," Qin Feng joked. Now, with hundreds of gold coins flowing into his account daily, he truly didn't care about a few dozen.

"I don't want him to help me repay it. When I become a Great Soul Master, I'll have ten soul coins every month,"

Xiao Wu lifted her head proudly and said with a hint of arrogance. Suddenly, bursts of laughter filled the carriage.

Since they were traveling by horse-drawn carriage, they quickly arrived at the Holy Spirit Village.

"Xiao Wu, let me warn you in advance, my father's temper isn't the best, so you should be careful with what you say," Tang San said, clearly concerned about the matter.