Chapter 104: A Stunning Sight. Tian Dou Imperial Academy, Yu Tianheng
The next day.
The morning sun had just risen, the dawn light draped like a veil, and the air was exceptionally fresh.
Since he needed to accompany Ye Lingling to handle her withdrawal from Tian Dou Imperial Academy, Dai Chengfeng woke up early.
After washing up briefly, he changed into a sleek black outfit.
As Dai Chengfeng looked at his reflection in the mirror, the form-fitting attire accentuated his figure even more, highlighting his handsome and dashing appearance…
"Not bad!"
Satisfied, Dai Chengfeng nodded and stepped out of the Ye Family Clinic.
The gentle morning breeze brushed past, lightly tugging at the edges of his clothes.
Dai Chengfeng squinted slightly, savoring the cool breeze as he silently contemplated the day's events.
"Hopefully everything goes smoothly, and that little angel Qian Renxue won't come messing around again…"
Just as Dai Chengfeng was lost in thought, Ye Lingling emerged.
Because she was withdrawing from school, Ye Lingling wasn't wearing her Tian Dou Imperial Academy uniform today but instead donned a flowing silver dress.
With each step, the hem of her dress swayed gently in the breeze, resembling cascading moonlight.
Her silvery, waist-length hair flowed naturally down her back, her skin as fair as snow. Her exquisite features exuded an innate aura of aloofness, and her eyes were like clear, limpid lakes—crystal-clear and lively.
Below her delicate nose lay lips as red as cherries without needing any adornment…
In this moment, Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but be momentarily stunned, an involuntary flicker of admiration flashing across his eyes.
'This might be the first time I've seen Lingling in a long dress…'
However, he quickly snapped out of it and smiled warmly at Ye Lingling. "Let's go."
"Mm."
The two walked side by side out of the Ye Family Clinic.
But they hadn't gone far when they noticed a purple-haired girl leaning against a wall at the intersection ahead, seemingly waiting for someone.
Upon seeing them, the girl's eyes instantly lit up, and she hurried over to Dai Chengfeng's left side like a cheerful fawn.
"Why are you two so slow? You made me wait forever!"
Hearing this, Ye Lingling chuckled mischievously. "Clearly, it's because you came too early! We left right on schedule."
"How could that be? It must be because Lingling was too lazy and stayed in bed…"
For a while, the two bantered back and forth, laughing and teasing each other.
Dai Chengfeng quietly observed them, his eyes filled with warmth as a faint smile unconsciously crept onto his lips. 'These two girls, with such different personalities, can get along so harmoniously—it's truly fascinating!'
After a good while, the two finally stopped their playful bickering, breathless from laughter.
At this point, Dai Chengfeng, with a hint of curiosity, asked, "Miss Dugu Yan, where is Elder Dugu Bo? Why isn't he accompanying you?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan didn't immediately respond but instead pouted, her face showing dissatisfaction. "Chengfeng, you call Lingling by her nickname, but with me, you use my full name and even add 'Miss'?"
"Oh?"
Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but chuckle softly, his eyes twinkling with playful teasing. "Then what should I call you to satisfy Miss Dugu?"
"Just call me Yan'er. Grandpa and everyone else calls me that."
As she spoke, Dugu Yan nervously gripped the edge of her dress, clearly worried that Dai Chengfeng might refuse.
'Call me... Yan'er?!'
Hearing this, Dai Chengfeng looked at Dugu Yan, a strange glimmer passing through his eyes. But he quickly shook his head.
Then, turning to Dugu Yan, he tentatively asked, "Yan'er?"
"Mm."
Dugu Yan nodded vigorously, unable to hide the broad smile spreading across her face.
Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng chuckled along and continued, "Alright, now can you tell me why Elder Dugu Bo isn't here with you?"
"It's because last night, Zhu Fan came to inform us that the schedule was moved up, and Grandpa was busy preparing."
"Also, since Elder Ye isn't coming either, and you're accompanying Lingling to handle her withdrawal, Grandpa trusted you enough to leave me in your care."
Hearing Dugu Yan's explanation, Dai Chengfeng suddenly understood. "So that's how it is."
"Then, since Elder Dugu Bo has entrusted you to me, rest assured."
Instantly, Dugu Yan's cheeks flushed crimson, her eyes darting away as she hastily waved her hands in explanation. "I meant that handling the withdrawal is entrusted to you—not me! I'm not Lingling…"
"Yes, yes, yes, it's all the same…"
"How can it be the same?! It's completely different!"
Amidst their cheerful chatter, the trio unknowingly arrived at the main gate of Tian Dou Imperial Academy.
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"Is this Tian Dou Imperial Academy?"
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng stood before the gates of Tian Dou Imperial Academy, curiously examining one of the top institutions in the Tian Dou Empire.
The academy's entrance was grand and imposing, constructed from massive pale greenish-white stones.
On either side, towering stone pillars stretched toward the sky, exuding an aura of solemnity and reverence under the sunlight.
Upon entering the campus, a wide main road greeted them, paved with smooth, polished stone slabs. On both sides of the road, ancient trees stood tall and lush, their dense branches intertwining to form a natural green canopy that shielded passersby from the scorching sun.
Students bustling about to attend classes gathered in small groups, chatting and laughing noisily.
'No wonder it's considered the finest noble school in the Tian Dou Empire…'
Dai Chengfeng shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it further, and turned to Dugu Yan.
"Yan'er, I'll accompany Lingling to handle her withdrawal first. Wait here for me, and I'll be back soon."
Although later on, during their time with the Tian Dou Imperial Battle Team, both Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's teacher would be Qin Ming—
At this moment, however, neither of them had joined the team yet.
Moreover, since Dugu Yan was two years older than Ye Lingling, they naturally didn't share the same teacher.
"Alright, I'll wait for you."
Dugu Yan nodded and quietly sat beneath a large tree, hugging her knees.
Her expression was complex as she gazed at the academy where she had spent several years.
Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng didn't say anything more, understanding that parting emotions were inevitable.
Instead, he led Ye Lingling briskly toward the teaching building where her teacher was located.
Ye Lingling's teacher, Bai Xue, was someone Dai Chengfeng had met once before in the Star Dou Great Forest, where Zhu Fan had saved her life.
Therefore, although Bai Xue was saddened by Ye Lingling's departure, she didn't ask too many questions or try to stop her.
Everything went smoothly.
Soon, Dai Chengfeng had already returned with Ye Lingling to the gates of Tian Dou Imperial Academy.
But.
To his surprise, Dugu Yan, who had promised to wait for them, was nowhere to be found.
"Didn't Yan'er say she'd wait for us? Where did she go?"
At this moment, Ye Lingling also looked toward the now-empty spot beneath the tree, her eyes flashing with confusion.
"I don't know either."
Dai Chengfeng shook his head.
But just then—
He suddenly noticed a large group of Tian Dou Imperial Academy students gathered not far away.
Their expressions were animated as they enthusiastically discussed something in loud voices.
One of them exclaimed, "As expected of Senior Yu Tianheng—he's truly impressive! But I wonder if Senior Dugu Yan will agree?"
'Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan? Could it really be such a coincidence?!'
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