Chapter 23 The Bold Statement of Taking Control of Destiny
Dai Huabin stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the crowds on the street. Hearing Ning Tian's question, he turned around and chuckled softly.
"All I ask for is to take control of my own destiny and break free from the shackles imposed upon me."
Dai Huabin's tone was calm, without any emotion, "Incidentally, protect the people I love."
These words, though spoken lightly, felt like a boulder crashing into Ning Tian's heart.
Take control of your destiny?
These four words are easy to say, but incredibly difficult to do.
How many brilliant geniuses in this world ultimately become pawns in the power struggles of various forces?
Even she, the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, will have to personally recruit young powerhouses in order to ensure the continuation of the sect, and there may even be marriage alliances in the future.
Ning Tian looked at the boy in front of her who was only a few months older than her.
There was an inexplicable confidence about the other person, a composure that truly disregarded worldly rules.
"Then what do you need me to do?"
Ning Tian blurted it out, and she was stunned for a moment after she finished speaking.
Dai Huabin pulled out a chair and sat down again at the table.
"As the saying goes, a hero needs three helpers. Although I consider myself to have decent talent, I still need allies to help me with many things. You and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School are an excellent option."
Ning Tian curled her lip, her tone tinged with resentment:
"Just now they were belittling our sect to nothing, and now they've become the perfect option?"
"One thing at a time."
Dai Huabin spread his hands, his tone becoming very frank.
"Your sect does lack top-tier combat power, but you have money."
These days, the cultivation resources, expensive soul bones, and top-tier soul tools for high-level soul masters are all bought with real money. With my strength, plus your financial resources and assistance, this deal is a sure thing.
Ning Tian quickly calculated in her mind.
What the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School lacks most right now is a top genius who can keep things in check.
Dai Huabin reached level 33 at the age of eleven, and his Martial Spirit Fusion Skill even mutated into two wings. Such talent is rare, even if you search through the entire history of Shrek Academy.
Investing in a future top expert in advance is entirely beneficial to the sect.
"good."
Ning Tian extended her right hand very decisively.
"On my own behalf, I agree to your alliance. As for the sect, I will write back to my mother to explain the situation."
Dai Huabin reached out and shook her hand briefly before letting go.
The alliance negotiations went exceptionally smoothly, and both sides achieved the results they desired.
...
The afternoon classes were relatively relaxed.
For the first three months of the freshman year, afternoons were mostly dedicated to basic training classes. Mu Jin is a rather gentle person.
Unlike Zhou Yi from Class One, who made her students run laps in iron suits, she arranged for everyone to do soul power meditation and basic physical training in the shady woods.
Dai Huabin leaned against a thick tree, circulating his soul power while watching Zhu Lu meditating earnestly beside him.
A gentle breeze blew, ruffling the girl's long black hair, creating a serene and beautiful scene.
Time flies.
In the blink of an eye, it got dark.
The bell rang throughout the entire Foreign Languages Department.
Dai Huabin brushed the grass clippings off his clothes, took Zhu Lu's hand, and walked out of the training area.
As he passed Shrek Square, he caught a glimpse of two people standing at the edge of Class One's training field.
One was Tang Ya, who was dressed in a blue outfit and had a slender figure.
The other was Huo Yuhao, covered in dust and dirt, bending over to pack his heavy iron armor.
Dai Huabin stopped and stroked his chin.
He remembered.
According to the original plan, tonight would be the first time Huo Yuhao would set up a stall to sell grilled fish at the academy gate.
This is also a crucial plot point where a small incident triggers a series of conflicts.
Xu Sanshi, the top defender of the outer academy, would go crazy in front of a grilled fish stall and smash Huo Yuhao's stall after being rejected in his pursuit of Jiang Nannan.
Afterwards, in order to protect Tang Ya and her junior brother, Bei Bei fought Xu Sanshi in the Soul Battle Zone. Relying on Huo Yuhao's "Mental Detection Sharing" cheat, he quickly won a Xuan Shui Pill that could cleanse his marrow and bones.
Dai Huabin had no interest in the Xuan Shui Pill.
Although the White Tiger Duke's mansion is not as prosperous as before, he has still taken the Xuan Shui Dan.
But Dai Huabin was very interested in the grilled fish in Huo Yuhao's hand.
As a time traveler, he was incredibly curious.
What is the magic behind this legendary God King Grilled Fish?
What makes them so infatuated with the genius girls from the original Douluo Continent novel? Could there be some secret hidden in the fish meat?
"Hua Bin, what are you looking at?" Zhu Lu followed his gaze and saw only a few first-year students tidying up the area.
"It's nothing, just saw someone I know," Dai Huabin said, turning to Zhu Lu.
"Let's not eat in the cafeteria tonight. I'll take you to the food street outside the east gate of the Foreign Languages Department."
Zhu Lu naturally had no objections: "Okay, I'll listen to you."
...
As night fell completely, the food street outside the east gate of Shrek Academy was brightly lit.
This is the place that students from the School of Foreign Languages love to come to every night.
The roadside was lined with all sorts of small vendors, their calls and the clanging of woks mingling together, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere.
At this moment, three other girls were also walking in this direction.
Wang Dong'er wore a very fitted white casual outfit. Her long, light blue hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and her exquisitely flawless face showed a hint of excitement.
She was tugging at Xiao Xiao's sleeve as they walked quickly at the street corner.
"Dong'er, slow down! The food in the cafeteria isn't going anywhere." Xiao Xiao was being dragged along and couldn't help but complain.
"Who said we were going to eat at the cafeteria?"
Wang Dong'er raised her smooth chin.
"I just heard from the people in the next dorm that a new candied hawthorn stall opened outside the east gate, and the sugar coating is so crisp and sweet. I absolutely have to try it today!"
Cui Yajie followed behind the two at a leisurely pace.
Her signature long pink hair and the alluring charm inherent in her Nine-Tailed Fox Martial Spirit drew frequent glances from male students passing by.
As for why Cui Yajie was with Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao, it was naturally because Dai Huabin had brought Zhu Lu with him.
Upon hearing Wang Dong'er's words, Cui Yajie covered her mouth with her hand and chuckled softly.
"Oh dear, Wang Dong'er, your excuse is really far-fetched."
"You didn't just happen to find out our class monitor was going to the food street and deliberately came here to create a chance encounter, did you?"
"Pah! Who wants to bump into him!"
Wang Dong'er bristled instantly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"I'm just going to eat candied hawthorns! The road is wide enough, he can go his way, I'll go mine. What, does Shrek City belong to the Dai family? I can't even go shopping?"
Xiao Xiao covered her mouth and chuckled to herself.
"Yes, yes, you're just going to eat. But the food street is so big and crowded, it's hard to say whether we'll bump into each other."
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