Chapter 114 – Tri-Solar School (1/2)

Chapter 114 – Tri-Solar School

There was a hint of disappointment and helplessness on Cao Ning’s face as he could not believe his hard work and effort was all for naught.

This did not escape Ye Wei’s eyes, and after seeing Cao Ning’s state, Ye Wei looked towards the vice-principal and moved his lips.

“Cao Ning, come over here!” Xu He nodded at Ye Wei then turned to Cao Ning.

Ye Wei was the strongest cultivator at South Star Academy and Master Yi’s legacy apprentice. Although he was known to be strict, the vice-principal trusted and respected him enough to approve his request.

“What? Me? I can come too?” Cao Ning was startled. His sadness was replaced with surprise. ‘I thought Xiao Qi said only three-star Warriors or above?’

Cao Ning froze and looked at the vice-principal then he saw Ye Wei smiling beside Xu He. It took him a while before he figured out Ye Wei requested the vice-principal to bring one more person along.

“Ye Wei…” Cao Ning felt an itch in his throat. He looked right at Ye Wei with teary eyes. He opened his mouth, but no words came out. Although Ye Wei has disappeared for three years, he had still provided training supplies for Cao Ning. Without which becoming a Warrior would be impossible for Cao considering his talent was just above average. Now that Ye Wei has done him yet another favor, Cao Ning’s kind heart was overwhelmed with gratefulness.

“Ye Wei, in the future if you need help with anything at all just let me know! I will not blink even if I have to risk my life for yours!” He swore solemnly.

“When you graduate, you will surely be looking for a martial family to serve? If you like you’re always welcome at the Ye family!” Ye Wei patted Cao Ning’s shoulder and smiled.

“Can I really?” Cao Ning asked excitedly. For anyone who was born with an ordinary background, serving a martial family after they graduated was one of their best options, and considering how much the Ye family had grown in the past three years Cao Ning would be guaranteed a bright and stable future if the Ye’s took him in.

“Of course! Once the tournament is over, I will find the time to speak with granddad about it! Let’s head out; we’re taking too long!” Ye Wei gave Cao Ning’s back another pat, and together they walked into the floating runicle.

Xiao Qi glared at Ye Wei and Cao Ning. He felt as if his face was burning; he felt like he had been slapped. Not only was he forced to bow and apologize in front of everyone, but he also embarrassed himself by promising Cao Ning that anyone lower than three-star Warrior cultivation would not be allowed to join the team only to be overruled by the vice-principal.

The awkwardness was overwhelming. Xiao Qi felt like he was a small and pathetic clown that his worth was denied by Ye Wei, and he had no way to contest for it. He felt pitiful that he was happy just because Ye Wei decided not to pursue the matter.

When everything was settled the runicle took off before more than a thousand eyes, heading towards Ning City.

The runicle was spacious, and Ye Wei and the fourteen others did not feel cramped at all.

“Cao Ning, how many stances have you learned so far?” Ye Wei and Cao Ning were seated in the corner, and they started chatting quietly.

“Just two…” Cao Ning said embarrassingly. Comparing to other one-star Warriors, he did not know that many stances at all.

“And they are?” Ye Wei nodded and asked in a neutral tone.

“Rolling Stone Punch and the Onyx Tortoise stance.” Cao Ning replied honestly.

‘Why those two… They are both just mid-level Spirit stances…’ Ye Wei frowned. He was confused, but when he reminded himself of Cao Ning’s background, he realized the reason behind it.

Cao Ning had a civilian background; therefore, he could only practice weaker common stances provided by the South Star, and he actually worked hard to earn the rights to be taught these two stances.

“Ye Wei, thank you for asking the vice-principal to bring me along. I know I am not strong enough to fight for South Star, but I am happy just being able to tag along…” Cao Ning’s lips curled into a bitter smile.

“Don’t overthink it; you are already here, and I will think of ways to make you worthy for the arena!” Ye Wei interrupted and nudged Cao Ning.

“Let’s see if we can refine those two stances!” Ye Wei smiled. He knew how those two stances worked, and he was already calculating, picturing how to refine them.