Gu Yue first took a glance at the talented students' class. Seeing that they were all training seriously without slacking off, she then headed to the library.
Of course, it wasn't to get affectionate with Dan Heng, but to read the book on soul power fusion techniques.
When she returned, Liu Erlong was in the training grounds, urging the students forward—literally urging, as she wielded a whip in her hand, occasionally cracking it in the air.
"..." Gu Yue's lips twitched slightly.
Liu Erlong's teaching methods were truly harsh. Perhaps she could learn from this and apply it to the younger generations of the Dragon Clan in the future.
Gu Yue walked over to Liu Erlong and activated her elemental god power.
The ground behind them suddenly rose, and two stone chairs emerged from the earth.
"Sit down. Looking at them, they won't dare slack off," Gu Yue said.
Liu Erlong hummed in acknowledgment, then remarked in surprise, "So, Teacher Gu is also a soul master? With such a concealed soul power, you must be far above me?"
Liu Erlong looked at Gu Yue with great curiosity.
The more she got to know Gu Yue, the more she realized what a treasure she was.
Gu Yue nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I am a soul master. As for my soul power... it is indeed above yours."
Liu Erlong immediately showed a playful smile.
Her gaze toward Gu Yue even carried a hint of "mischievous amusement."
After all, if Gu Yue was a powerful soul master, then she must be quite old—probably older than herself.
Yet Dan Heng was a true ordinary person, just around twenty years old.
Didn't this mean an older woman had snatched up a younger man?
Liu Erlong chuckled and said, "Teacher Gu, you really have some skills."
"???" Gu Yue was momentarily puzzled, unable to follow Liu Erlong's train of thought.
She raised her hand again, and suddenly, a dark cloud appeared in the sky, blocking out the sun.
A cool breeze blew, preventing the students from getting too exhausted.
Tai Long and the other students were so touched they nearly cried.
Just moments ago, Liu Erlong had been forcing them to run under the scorching sun, sweating profusely. If they slowed down, they'd get whipped!
But now, Gu Yue had provided them with shade and was even being gentle with them... although, in reality, she simply couldn't be bothered to have any emotional engagement with them.
"Brothers, we can't let Teacher Gu down! Run!"
"That's right! With a teacher like her, we have to give three times the effort!"
"Run! Run! I'll run myself to death if I have to!"
The thirty students all went wild, running like madmen.
Gu Yue didn't even spare them another glance. She also ignored Liu Erlong and focused on the book in her hands.
The book only proposed the idea of soul power fusion techniques, without going into practical application.
Moreover, the requirements for a soul power fusion technique were extremely strict.
The martial souls had to be of the same type, and the soul rings had to be similar in nature in order to barely activate it.
This was clearly not applicable to the Lan Ba Battle Team.
Gu Yue would have to innovate upon this foundation and develop a more advanced version of the soul power fusion technique.
She began making calculations with a pen, her expression one of deep focus.
Liu Erlong sat beside her, remaining silent, eagerly awaiting the completion of Gu Yue's research.
Although she didn't know exactly what Gu Yue was working on, she was certain it would be of great use!
Gu Yue did not let the talented students leave the academy.
Instead, she kept them in the classroom and began explaining the principles of the soul power fusion technique to them.
Gu Yue did not keep this method to herself—she didn't consider it to be that valuable.
In order to accommodate different martial souls and power levels, she had to modify the soul power fusion technique.
As a result, it could only be used by soul masters below the Soul Ancestor level.
The students were filled with curiosity. They didn't quite understand the significance of the soul power fusion technique.
Regardless, they learned whatever Gu Yue taught them.
However, this particular technique required cooperation with others, so they couldn't demonstrate its power alone.
At first, Liu Erlong listened with great interest, but soon, she couldn't help but think of the Golden Iron Triangle's martial soul fusion technique.
The technique that Gu Yue was teaching now was practically identical!
Was this... was this a public version of the martial soul fusion technique?
Liu Erlong recalled that yesterday, Gu Yue had mentioned finding a trump card for the Lan Ba Battle Team.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Liu Erlong stood up so abruptly that she knocked over the table in front of her.
Gu Yue stopped her explanation and looked at Liu Erlong.
Liu Erlong's eyes shone brightly, her face flushed as if it were about to drip blood. She trembled as she spoke, "Teacher Gu... are you... are you teaching a martial soul fusion technique?!"
The students exploded upon hearing this.
A martial soul fusion technique—wasn't that something rare and unattainable?!
Yet Gu Yue was now teaching them this?
Their first thought—were they even worthy?
Gu Yue shook her head slightly. "It's not exactly a martial soul fusion technique, just a significantly weakened soul power fusion technique. I'll be teaching it to them so they can use it in the sparring match against Thunderclap Academy."
Liu Erlong was so excited that she couldn't contain herself.
Wasn't this akin to using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?!
She rushed up to the podium and threw her arms around Gu Yue.
"Teacher Gu, you... you are my dearest sister! I love you so much! If these little bastards dare not take this seriously, I'll break their legs!"
Tai Long and the others looked at Gu Yue with utmost admiration.
They weren't idiots—how could they not take this seriously?!
Meanwhile, in the library, Dan Heng was reading.
Behind him, Ning Fengzhi had come again. He was also reading, sitting quietly without disturbing Dan Heng.
Dan Heng didn't mind him being there as long as they didn't interfere with each other.
After Dan Heng finished reading his medical book and transcribed the key knowledge, Ning Fengzhi suddenly spoke up.
"Mr. Dan Heng, there is a banquet I'd like to invite you to attend."
Dan Heng turned to look at Ning Fengzhi.
The other man should know that he wasn't fond of such social events.
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly and explained, "This banquet allows guests to attend while masked, so your identity won't be exposed."
"It is being hosted by Tang Yuehua of Yuexuan. She will be organizing a literary gathering, and those who receive her appreciation will be gifted jewelry designed by her personally."
"There isn't a woman in the world who can resist Tang Yuehua's jewelry designs—she is the trendsetter for noble fashion."
"If you win, you could gift the jewelry to your wife."
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly. This was the plan he had come up with.
Relationships were built through repeated interactions.
Dan Heng was slightly taken aback. If it were just an ordinary banquet, he wouldn't be interested at all.
But a chance to win a piece of jewelry that no woman could refuse?
Now that he thought about it, he had never really given Gu Yue any gifts. Even their wedding rings were provided by Gu Yue herself—just simple, unadorned rings without any intricate craftsmanship.
"When is it?" Dan Heng asked.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up with delight. As expected, he had chosen the right approach!
"Tonight. I will personally take you there. Everyone in attendance will be dignified individuals, so nothing will occur to displease you."
"Alright, then I'll trouble you with this," Dan Heng responded.