Chapter 93: Ning Tian and Wu Feng’s Shock – Qian Ran is Truly a Prodigy

As Qian Ran exited the soul tool testing area, he noticed the sky was already darkening. The day's weather had been less than ideal, with a light, steady drizzle bringing a chill to the late spring air.

For the past few days, Qian Ran had been immersed in crafting soul tools in the lab, missing classes and only returning to the dorm at night. He hadn't even visited Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan as often.

As he was momentarily lost in thought, an umbrella appeared beside him.

The girl under the umbrella wore a white dress, her slender legs close together. Her light green hair fell softly down her back, and her dark green eyes radiated gentleness, making her seem delicate and easy to care for.

"You're finally done," Ning Tian said softly, her gaze warm and affectionate.

"Why are you here?" Qian Ran asked, surprised at the delicate girl before him. Ning Tian had a similar gentle vibe to Xiao Xiao, though one was a young woman and the other a young girl.

"Why wouldn't it be me? Who did you expect?" Ning Tian adjusted her light green hair, her lips pouting slightly.

"Usually, if I forget an umbrella when it rains, it's Wang Dong who comes to get me. You've been waiting a while, haven't you? It's so cold; you should have worn more." Qian Ran hadn't expected Ning Tian's devotion. His time in the testing area wasn't fixed, and it was off-limits to most students, meaning Ning Tian had likely waited outside for quite a while.

"I wanted to see you, so I came."

Ning Tian looked down at her feet, embarrassed.

She'd hoped that, after being placed in the same class as Qian Ran, she'd get to see him all the time. She'd even taken the seat behind him so she could watch him whenever she liked.

But ever since classes started, Qian Ran hadn't attended.

Unable to see him, she'd felt a constant ache in her heart. Today's heavy rain made her worry he hadn't brought an umbrella, so she came.

"In the future, wear more on rainy days and skip the skirt," Qian Ran said, draping his jacket over Ning Tian's shoulders.

"Okay," Ning Tian blushed, feeling warmer with his coat on. She had wanted to look nice for him, which was why she wore the dress, but waiting outside had indeed left her cold.

Standing so close, Ning Tian's cheeks flushed even more. Breathing in Qian Ran's light jasmine scent, her heart began to race. She longed to hold his hand, perhaps even share a kiss in the rain. How romantic that would be—but she didn't dare.

She worried that being too forward might damage the closeness they had built.

"Ning Tian, what are you doing here? I've been looking for you everywhere." Just then, Wu Feng appeared, her expression guarded as she eyed Qian Ran. Ning Tian had told her not to call her "Young Master" in public, so Wu Feng used her name.

"Huh? I was out for a walk and just happened to run into Qian Ran," Ning Tian replied, glaring at Wu Feng. The romantic moment was broken. Still, she was relieved, as she feared her feelings might have shown too much, making her look overly attached.

"It's been a while. How are your studies in the Soul Tool Department?" Wu Feng asked, giving him a warning glance. She was worried that Ning Tian might get swept up by Qian Ran, so she kept a close watch.

She didn't understand why Qian Ran, with his strong martial talent, would study soul tools, especially since such research could distract him from his training. But at least this meant he and Ning Tian were separated, which made her happy.

"Not bad. I just crafted a Rank 5 soul tool today. You're looking at a Rank 5 Soul Engineer now." Qian Ran grinned, showing them the Rank 5 soul tool he had just completed. Once its outer casing was finished, it would be a usable soul tool suitable for fire-type soul masters.

"A Rank 5 soul tool?"

Ning Tian and Wu Feng were stunned as they stared at the device in his hands.

Qian Ran was a Rank 5 Soul Engineer?

Hadn't he just joined the Soul Tool Department? And at such a young age?

Weren't Rank 5 Soul Engineers at Shrek Academy usually over twenty and from the inner court?

Every powerful soul engineer took years of dedication to reach their rank. Why was Qian Ran different?

A true genius would excel no matter where they were!

Ning Tian looked at Qian Ran with admiration and adoration. In her eyes, Qian Ran was practically omnipotent. Such a young Rank 5 Soul Engineer was rare on the continent—a truly impressive feat!

Wu Feng's gaze also turned complicated. No matter how she looked at it, Qian Ran was exceptional. If she didn't already have feelings for Ning Tian, she might have liked Qian Ran too. It would be hard for any girl to resist his charm. She could now understand why Ning Tian was so infatuated with him.

Any girl with even a bit of determination would seize any opportunity to grow closer to him.

Seeing the admiration and adoration in Ning Tian's eyes, Wu Feng began to doubt herself. Was she truly acting in Ning Tian's best interest by keeping them apart?

Wu Feng's mood suddenly turned heavy.

"Is this really a Rank 5 soul tool?" Ning Tian asked, intrigued by the device in Qian Ran's hand.

"Yes. It's a fire attribute melee soul tool. It's almost complete; I just need to add an outer shell," Qian Ran explained.

"Wow, amazing. Qian Ran, could you make a set of soul tools for me? I can pay for them, of course," Ning Tian said excitedly. Aside from the Sun and Moon Empire, soul engineers were rare in other factions.

Given Shrek Academy's subpar Soul Tool Department, other factions likely fared even worse.

"If I had soul tools, I'd be better able to protect myself," Ning Tian added. As a support-type soul master, soul tools would significantly enhance her capabilities.

"No problem."

"I can't promise anything else, but I can guarantee they'll look better than others."

Qian Ran agreed.

Since he needed practice with soul tool creation anyway, and Shrek Academy provided all the materials, he was more than happy to make a few for Ning Tian. He even wanted to make some for Xiao Xiao and the others as well.

Hearing this, Wu Feng's eyes also lit up as she looked at the soul tool in Qian Ran's hand, unable to tear her gaze away.

(End of Chapter)