Chapter 4 – Entering The Academy (1/2)
Tang Ziran and Lang Yue hadn't eaten their fill yet as all the food on the table had been sucked into their son's belly like a tornado. Yet, Tang Wulin still wasn't full.
“Son, are you the indignant food devourer of legend?” said Tang Ziran helplessly. In the end, all of the food on the table was inhaled by Tang Wulin's belly, and Lang Yue had to forbid him from eating anymore.
Puzzled, Tang Wulin looked at his father. “Dad, why am I indignant?”
Tang Ziran replied, “Dad really wants to ask you son, do you plan on entering the Soul Master cla.s.s, or do you want dad to help you enter the ordinary cla.s.s?”
Tang Wulin answered. “Of course it's the Soul Master cla.s.s! I want to become a famous Soul Master!”
Tang ZI Ran firmly said, “Your martial soul is the Bluesilver Gra.s.s. Even in the legends about the Tang Sect's ancestor, the Bluesilver Gra.s.s was an extremely average martial soul. Cultivating it will definitely be difficult, and you will encounter many challenges. Do you really wish to walk down this path?”
“Yeah! I want to become a Soul Master. After I become a Soul Master, I can make lots of money and buy mom and dad lots of delicious food.” Tang Wulin was full to the brim with childish dreams. To the side Lang Yue watched him with red eyes and thought about how he had always been well-behaved and thoughtful since he was little.
“Good,” Tang Ziran nodded. “Since you're set on this, then mom and dad will support you. But if you regret this choice in the future, just tell dad, and I'll help you transfer cla.s.ses. Just remember that mom and dad have never wanted you to become a dragon or a phoenix. We only want you to be happy. We'll be content as long as you're happy. There's nothing else more important in our hearts than your happiness. Do you understand?”
Tang Wulin beamed a bright smile in reply. “I'm already really happy right now!”
Aside from being hungrier than before, Tang Wulin also seemed much thirstier and sleepier as well resulting in him going to bed early.
The next day, just as the sky revealed the first glimmers of light, Tang Wulin was woken up by his father. Today was the day he would begin attending the academy. He had officially entered the Red Mountain Academy's Soul Master cla.s.s. This would be the first day of his nine years of learning.
According to the regulations set by the Sun Moon Federation, elementary and intermediate academies had free tuition and were compulsory. Elementary academy was three years while the intermediate academy was six years long. There were several ways to enter an advanced academy: outstanding achievements, paying an exceedingly expensive tuition, or entering an academy of science and specializing in a field of study.
Tang Ziran accompanied Tang Wulin to the academy gates before leaving as the academy was very close to their home. Before leaving to go work, Tang Ziran repeatedly urged Tang Wulin to directly return home after school.
The Soul Master cla.s.s specially had a teacher at the front doors to welcome the new students. Clearly, they were treated much better than the ordinary students.
The ordinary cla.s.s would receive a normal cultural education while the Soul Master cla.s.s would also learn how use their innate soul power to become Soul Masters. They would also be taught knowledge essential to Soul Masters and prepare to enter an intermediate academy.
This year's Soul Master cla.s.s only had 15 students, the number of children who had awakened soul power were simply too low. It was even more apparent in a small city like Glorybound City. This year's arrivals could actually be considered a lot.
“Hey, what's your martial soul?” A chubby boy who wasn't too tall asked, happening to be beside Tang Wulin.
They were all the same age, all br.i.m.m.i.n.g with curiosity and antic.i.p.ation for the Soul Master cla.s.s.