Chapter 64 Early Holiday Begins, Journey to the Far North Commences, Four Beauties Bid Farewell at the Academy Gate
"Elder Yi was recovering his consciousness while he was in a deep sleep, and we couldn't call him out."
Dai Huabin shrugged.
"I can't just tell you 'I have a person living in my head' without any explanation, or you'll think I've messed up my cultivation."
Zhu Lu thought about it and agreed.
"OK."
Zhu Lu put that matter aside for the time being and got straight to the point.
"I know about Elder Yi's matter. Now let's get down to business. What are you going to the far north for?"
Dai Huabin composed himself.
"I need to go to the far north to get something that will be very useful to me."
"So you're going alone?"
"One person is more flexible."
Zhu Lu remained silent for a few seconds.
"I'll go with you."
"No," Dai Huabin shook his head.
"The environment of the far north ice plains is too harsh. Your current level 33 soul power cannot withstand the extreme cold of the core area."
Moreover, my itinerary includes a detour through the Star Luo Empire, making the round trip too long; two people would actually slow things down.
Zhu Lu gripped the blanket tightly.
She wanted to argue.
She felt she wouldn't hold anyone back.
But reason told her that what Dai Huabin said was true; a level 33 soul power was indeed insufficient in the core area of the far north ice plains.
Electrolux spoke up at the opportune moment:
"Girl, don't worry too much. Although I only have 30% of my divine consciousness left, I still have the ability to save his life."
As long as he doesn't do anything reckless and provoke those old guys with over two hundred thousand years of cultivation, coming back alive shouldn't be difficult.
"Old Yi is right," Dai Huabin nodded.
Zhu Lu remained silent for a while.
"What about next time?"
"What?"
Next time you go out, will you take me with you?
Dai Huabin reached out and ruffled her hair.
"I'll definitely take you next time."
Zhu Lu lowered her head, burying her face in the thin blanket. She mumbled something in a low voice:
"If you're lying to me, I'll..."
"Just what?"
"I'll make you sleep on the floor for a month."
Dai Huabin burst out laughing.
Electrolux's luminous mist flickered, and the old man snorted.
"This young man."
The light mist then slowly receded back to Dai Huabin's brow, and his Spiritual fluctuations returned to calm.
Zhu Lu lifted her head from under the thin blanket and rubbed her nose.
When are you leaving?
"The day after tomorrow. I'll ask Teacher Mu Jin for leave tomorrow, and then wait for Ning Tian to deliver the things."
"Then I'll pack your luggage tomorrow night."
"OK."
...
The next morning, Dai Huabin intercepted Mu Jin outside Class 1, who had just arrived.
Mu Jin was wearing a plain-colored long dress and holding lesson plans in her arms. When she saw Dai Huabin standing at the door, she paused for a moment.
"Ms. Mu Jin, I would like to ask for a leave of absence."
Mu Jin tilted her head: "Ask for leave? There are still more than twenty days until the holiday, and you're asking for leave now?"
"Yes," Dai Huabin replied.
Mu Jin glanced at him for two seconds.
This student has consistently ranked in the top three in theoretical courses since enrolling, and has always held the top spot in practical assessments.
How long do you need to stay?
"When the second grade starts."
Mu Jin raised an eyebrow.
She hugged the lesson plan in her arms tightly and looked Dai Huabin up and down.
"Are you asking for leave or starting your vacation early?"
"More or less," Dai Huabin said frankly.
Mu Jin pondered for a moment.
To be honest, given Dai Huabin's strength and cultivation progress, the remaining two weeks of lessons were not very meaningful for him.
Furthermore, after his battle against Zhou Yi, Dean Yan Shaozhe's attention to this student has clearly increased, so Mu Jin has no need to make things difficult for him in this matter.
"Going to do what?"
"There are some things that need to be dealt with."
It's that same sentence again.
Mu Jin recalled what the other teachers in the office had mentioned during their conversation.
"Dai Huabin is a good student in every way, except that his mouth is like a clam shell. He doesn't say what he should say, and he certainly doesn't say what he shouldn't say."
"What about security?"
"I can guarantee my safety."
Mu Jin hesitated for a moment.
"Okay." Mu Jin finally nodded.
"I can approve your early departure from Academy. But there's one condition: on the first day of second year, you must report to Academy on time. No lateness is allowed."
"no problem."
"See you in second grade then."
Mu Jin straightened her lesson plan, turned and walked into the classroom. As she passed him, she whispered a sentence.
"Take care of yourself and don't ruin your health before coming back."
"Thank you, Teacher Mu Jin."
Dai Huabin turned and walked downstairs.
When I reached the corner on the first floor, Ning Tian was already waiting there.
There were two large boxes, each about half a person's height, placed next to it.
"Thank you." Dai Huabin glanced at the size of the box.
Ning Tian leaned against the wall, arms crossed, with a look on her face that said, "You owe me a lot."
"I was exhausted last night, it took me a long time to arrange the goods for you."
"Thanks a lot."
"Tch." Ning Tian rolled her eyes at Dai Huabin. "I've gone through all this trouble, and you won't even tell me why I'm going to the far north ice plains?"
Dai Huabin carefully stored the box in his soul-guiding ring and said with a smile:
"You'll know when the time comes."
Ning Tian rolled her eyes.
"You say the same thing to everyone. I suspect that's the only thing you can say."
"I will also say thank you."
"roll."
Dai Huabin smiled and waved before walking towards the dormitory.
Ning Tian stood there watching his figure disappear at the end of the corridor, stroked her chin, and muttered to herself.
"The far north ice plains... what exactly is he up to?"
...
In the dormitory, Zhu Lu had already packed Dai Huabin's daily necessities into categories.
The two large boxes were opened, revealing all the soul tools that Ning Tian had purchased for him.
Zhu Lu squatted in front of the box and checked each item one by one: whether the core of the heated soul tool was loose, whether the soul power storage of the cold-proof cover was full, and whether the size of the action boots was correct.
Dai Huabin leaned against the door frame and watched her busy herself without intervening.
Zhu Lu folded the last layer of insulation and tucked it into the bottom of the trunk, then stood up and dusted off her hands.
"Everything is fine. Ning Tian's selection is of very good quality, and the array core is genuine."
"Um."
Zhu Lu turned around, walked up to him, and looked up.
She was half a head shorter than him, with long black hair hanging down beside her ears, and sunlight streaming through the window reflected in her dark gray pupils.
Are you leaving tomorrow?
"First thing tomorrow morning."
Zhu Lu nodded.
She reached out and straightened his collar, her fingers pausing briefly at his collarbone before withdrawing.
"I'll be back when Academy starts."
"I will definitely come back when Academy starts."
Zhu Lu didn't say anything more. She turned around, poured him a glass of water, and handed it to him before continuing to bend down and organize the items in the box.
Dai Huabin took the water, took a sip, and placed it on the table.
He walked to the window and opened it.
As evening fell at Shrek Academy, the faint sounds of students shouting during training could be heard from the direction of the training ground.
Several figures were running laps on the playground, and the lights in the distant teaching building were already on.
Once I leave this door tomorrow, it will be almost two months before I come back.
Dai Huabin closed the window, turned around, and saw Zhu Lu squatting down in front of the box, stuffing a small cloth bag inside.
What is that?
Zhu Lu didn't even turn her head: "Dry rations. I got them from the cafeteria this afternoon, they'll last for half a month."
When did you start preparing?
"I started preparing yesterday when you said you were leaving."
Zhu Lu pressed the cloth bag down firmly, closed the lid of the box, stood up, wiped her hands, and said something indifferently.
"Stop worrying about these trivial matters and focus your energy on important things."
Watching her busy figure, Dai Huabin suddenly found himself speechless.
Zhu Lu walked to the bedside and sat down, picked up a thin blanket and covered her lap, then glanced at him.
"What are you daydreaming about? We're leaving early tomorrow, so go to bed early tonight."
"good."
The lights went out.
In the darkness, Zhu Lu's voice drifted over very softly.
"Hua Bin, are you really sure you'll come back alive?"
"I promise."
Zhu Lu did not speak again.
About half a minute later, Dai Huabin felt her fingers reach out in the dark and grasp his wrist.
It was gripped very tightly.
...
The next day, before dawn, when Dai Huabin walked out of the dormitory building, he found four people standing at the door.
Wang Dong'er leaned against a pillar with her arms crossed, her long, light blue hair swaying gently in the morning breeze.
Cui Yajie yawned while holding a cup of hot tea.
Xiao Xiao was holding a paper package in her hands, standing on tiptoe to look around.
Zhu Lu stood at the front, her black hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a neat dark outfit, her expression calm.
"I'll see you off," Zhu Lu said briefly.
"So early?"
"Xiao Xiao insisted on coming." Wang Dong'er nodded at Xiao Xiao with her chin.
Xiao Xiao stuffed the paper package into Dai Huabin's hand:
"Squad leader, it's hot, eat it on the way."
Dai Huabin took it and weighed it in his hand; it was a steamed bun.
Cui Yajie took a sip of tea, then looked up at him:
"Second grade starts, no lateness allowed."
"You said exactly the same thing as Teacher Mu Jin."
"That means everyone thinks you're unreliable," Cui Yajie replied slowly.
Dai Huabin chuckled and stuffed the buns into the side pocket of the box.
Wang Dong'er remained silent until Dai Huabin turned to leave, at which point she straightened up from beside the pillar.
"Hello."
Dai Huabin turned around.
Wang Dong'er's mouth moved, but she finally managed to utter a sentence:
"When you come back, I'll definitely be stronger than I am now. Then, I'll fight you again."
Dai Huabin looked at her for two seconds and nodded: "I'll wait for you."
Wang Dong'er turned her face away, her ears turning a faint color.
Zhu Lu walked a few steps forward and stopped only when she saw him off at the Academy gate.
"You're back safe and sound."
"good."
Dai Huabin did not turn around and strode towards the official road to the north.
The eyes of the four people behind him followed his back until the figure carrying the box completely disappeared into the morning light.
Zhu Lu stood still, clenching her fists.
I'm still not strong enough!
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