"Strange, why does it seem like no one really likes those people?"
Back in his dorm room, which had returned to normal, Feng Yuan asked with some confusion, having accidentally overheard many people in the hallway complaining about the visitors from Shangjing.
"Can’t help it. Because of their arrival, Drudgeon’s teaching sessions were reduced by two."
Qi Chen said helplessly, clearly aware of the situation. Although the school’s honor was important, the college exams were imminent, and what everyone was more concerned about were matters related to the exams.
Winning that competition wouldn’t earn them any extra points, but it did interfere with their study of special moves. How could they not complain? If it weren’t for the fact that Drudgeon was brought in by Feng Yuan, and the competition was related to him, everyone would probably be protesting to the school by now.
"Ah... then I’ll ask Drudgeon if he can find time to make up for it, but that would mean a bit more hardship."
Feng Yuan said nonchalantly. The reason for setting up a once-a-week session was simply because the time required for everyone to master special moves varied, and a week’s time allowed most people’s beast tamers to proficiently master the new moves taught by Drudgeon.
Increasing classes meant a significant increase in practice time, as trying to master two new moves at once could lead to confusion and possibly failing to fully grasp either one.
"Staying up late? Um... should I ask them?"
Qi Chen said cautiously, to which Feng Yuan indifferently replied,
"Whatever, but I think they’ll all agree. They might even ask for an additional session every week."
Qi Chen was skeptical. In his opinion, just making up for those two sessions was already tough enough. If it went on , wouldn’t it be exhausting?
Glancing at Qi Chen, Feng Yuan chuckled and said,
"Don’t underestimate others. Or say, if it had been before, what would you have done with such an opportunity?"
Qi Chen recalled the past and said with a wry smile,
"It seems... indeed..."
"I didn’t expect that I’d change so unconsciously..."
"What’s so strange about that? But forget about extended periods of training; even if they can stand it, Drudgeon wouldn’t be happy."
Feng Yuan said, glancing at Xiao Ji who looked displeased. Xiao Ji chirped a few times at Agunas, not familiar with Drudgeon, but it seemed Agunas could also teach it things.
Glancing at Xiao Ji, Agunas flipped through the book in his hand and said,
"You really are full of energy. I’m sure he won’t keep up with your craziness indefinitely."
Xiao Ji glanced at Feng Yuan with disdain, chirping in a manner that looked down on him. Sitting up, Feng Yuan rubbed Xiao Ji’s head and said with mild amusement,
"You little rascal, already starting to disdain me now? I don’t have the energy to stay up with you every night; I’m not a spirit beast capable of staying awake without much sleep."
"But in reality, you could be crazier."
Agunas cast a sidelong glance at Feng Yuan and said irritably, revealing Feng Yuan’s gesture of rolling crocodile meatballs with his hands. Agunas decisively chose to ignore him.
"Everyone agreed, and Teacher Yan said that if that’s the case, we could extend our lights-out time appropriately."
Qi Chen reported back to Feng Yuan, who lay on his bed looking unsurprised, and said,
"That’ll work. By the way, Agunas, are you really willing to give extra lessons to Xiao Ji?"
"If it doesn’t object, I have no issue with that."
Understanding Xiao Ji’s pursuit of strength, Agunas said calmly, glancing at his own small paw before Feng Yuan, feeling a bit guilty, said,
"Um... could you maybe..."
"Help teach the others’ beast tamers too? I don’t mind that, but can they handle it?"
Agunas asked doubtfully. This was no joking matter, and those students might not let their beast tamers study on their own like Feng Yuan did with Xiao Ji. Given Xiao Ji’s current state, it might end up practicing until two or three in the morning and then have to get up early. Agunas didn’t think the other students could endure that.
"Then it’s not my problem—it’s all just incidental."
Feng Yuan said, glancing at Qi Chen. Staring at Feng Yuan for a while, Qi Chen slowly began to speak,
"I’ll send out the news for you, but..."
Qi Chen wasn’t sure if the teacher would stop this, since doing it long-term wasn’t very good. Agunas, recalling something, said,
"I’m not only teaching special moves; there might be some skill training too."
Qi Chen sighed with a sense of resignation and looked at Ah Mu beside him, full of anticipation. Although Ah Mu didn’t have the same intense pursuit of power as Xiao Ji, it knew an opportunity when it saw one. Feng Yuan looked at Ah Mu and said,
"Stop thinking about dragging Qi Chen out every night; he can’t handle staying up late like that."
"If you really want to go, it seems you can also go with Xiao Ji."
Hearing Feng Yuan’s words, Ah Mu looked eagerly at Qi Chen with his hands gently resting on Qi Chen, rubbing his temple. Qi Chen said with a smile,
"If you’re willing, naturally you can go, but don’t overdo it like Xiao Ji does."
Ah Mu happily wiggled his body, the leaves on the canopy rustling pleasantly, while Xiao Ji glared at Qi Chen, dissatisfied.
"Layered defenses? Have they noticed too?"
On Sunday afternoon, Feng Yuan, watching the special agents continuously entering and leaving the campus, said with a smile. Qi Chen, puzzled, asked,
Dou Yanlan glanced at Feng Yuan without exposing him. Although she didn’t know what was going to happen, she could clearly sense that more than one force was preparing. It was just an informal competition, yet numerous undercurrents were hidden behind it.
Zhong Liuyan, pulling Pei Yu, came over to greet the group and whispered,
"There seems to be some scheming behind this competition; you guys need to be careful."
"Do you know the specifics?"
Qi Chen looked at Zhong Liuyan in surprise. Shaking her head, Zhong Liuyan said helplessly,
"Not sure, but my family warned me to be cautious, seems like they’ve also dispatched people to protect me in secret."
"Tsk~ I’m really envious."
Looking at the lemons orbiting around Feng Yuan, Qi Chen said irritably,
"Someone with a host of Divine Beasts for protection has no right to say that."
"What do you mean a host of Divine Beasts for protection! Besides Agunas, who else follows me around?"
Feng Yuan retorted dissatisfiedly. Pei Yu glanced at Feng Yuan and said blandly,
"The person who intervened last time is also protecting you in the shadows, right? It’s not just Divine Beasts; I really do wonder about your background. Ordinary people can’t enjoy such high-level protection."
"Moreover, those Divine Beasts seem to have a good relationship with you. Who exactly are you?"
Pulling on Pei Yu, Zhong Liuyan said somewhat discontentedly,
"Didn’t we say not to ask about that? Or do you care so much about someone’s background?"
"I didn’t... I just..."
Pei Yu said, feeling a bit guilty. Watching Zhong Liuyan and Pei Yu acting like a couple in a minor tiff, Feng Yuan sneaked away, grumbling,
"So annoying, the moment I let my guard down, I got a mouthful of dog food."
Saying this, Feng Yuan sneakily cast a glance at Qi Chen and Dou Yanlan. Noticing Feng Yuan’s gaze, Dou Yanlan’s lips curved slightly as she said in a low voice,
"What? Want to see Ah Chen and me show affection?"
Qi Chen looked at Dou Yanlan and then at Feng Yuan, sighing.
"By the way, how about we invite Zhong Liuyan and the others to check out that newly reopened haunted house next weekend?"
Qi Chen looked at Feng Yuan and asked,
"Haven’t given up yet?"
"We’re about to graduate... After graduation, will we really have another chance to gather together?"
Dou Yanlan said with a small smile,
"I’ll talk to Chen Xin about it. Why not make it a class activity?"
"Just don’t demolish their haunted house, and try not to scare their staff and Spirit Beasts."
Qi Chen could only warn Feng Yuan. The excuse Feng Yuan had made was one he couldn’t refute, and if it were a class activity, that guy probably wouldn’t cause too much trouble, right?
"A class activity, huh? Sounds good."
Feng Yuan just wanted to enjoy a few more group activities before graduating. Whether it was a class event or not wasn’t a big deal to him. Moreover, thanks to Drudgeon’s teaching, almost everyone in the class was on campus, so organizing a class activity wouldn’t be a problem.