Li Heng was a little curious about what classes at Soul Energy University were actually like, since he had never experienced them before.
According to Wen Ruyan’s exact words, he just needed to go to the entrance of the Comprehensive Department’s academic building the next morning—the earlier, the better.
Li Heng had wanted to ask about other details, but Wen Ruyan had arrived and left so suddenly, departing after only a single sentence, that he ultimately gave up and didn’t press for more information.
Keeping the words ’the earlier, the better’ in mind, Li Heng decided to go to sleep.
The night passed without incident. The next day, Li Heng got up very early. After washing up and getting ready, he headed toward the Comprehensive Department’s academic building.
The Comprehensive Department’s academic buildings were located in the Northeast section of the Meteor University campus, a wide-open area that resembled a street of "inns"!
When Li Heng arrived on the street where the buildings were located, he found himself slightly stunned.
The entire street was lined with the Comprehensive Department’s academic buildings, but no matter how he looked at it, the architectural style was just like that of an inn.
The two nearest buildings even had designated "hitching posts" for Soul Energy Pets, complete with some pet food.
The reason Li Heng’s first impression was "inn" was because the overall architectural style was indeed almost identical to the inns in his memory. The only thing missing was an attendant at the door to welcome him in!
Wen Ruyan had only told him yesterday to come here today, without giving any other specific details. Therefore, after arriving, Li Heng wasn’t in a hurry to do anything.
After all, it was still very early, so he didn’t see a single person or Soul Energy Pet on the entire street.
’I guess I’m a bit too early! But that’s fine. It’s a good chance to explore the academic area!’
Li Heng had always been punctual. He estimated he was about an hour earlier than the normal wake-up time, but he didn’t mind. He could use this opportunity to walk around the academic building area.
That was his line of thinking, but before he could take more than a few steps, he suddenly felt a faint pressure from behind him.
’Why would I feel this kind of pressure on campus?’
This pressure was somewhat similar to what he had felt when he first saw the blessed Blood Wolf. A flicker of doubt crossed his mind, but he didn’t turn around.
He simply activated his Wolf Walk Technique, took a few quick steps forward, and simultaneously drew a throwing knife.
"Not bad! You must be the student Wen Ruyan recommended, Li Heng... You are indeed qualified to take my class!"
Just as Li Heng took a few quick steps forward, drew the throwing knife with his left hand, and prepared to turn, a slightly hoarse male voice drifted into his ears.
A second or two later, Li Heng got a clear look at the owner of the voice: a middle-aged man with long hair.
But his long hair wasn’t flowing; it was visibly dry, and you could even see split ends. With a bit of stubble around the corners of his mouth, he looked rather unkempt.
"My name is Wen Muyi! I’m the Dean of the Comprehensive Department! I’m also the instructor for your first class. Your reaction just now was good. The admissions office’s standards have improved this year."
Unkempt and simple were two different concepts.
Li Heng knew that some powerful figures preferred a simple, low-key lifestyle, but they usually weren’t unkempt. However, this was a world of Soul Masters, and these experts all had their own unique tastes. It wasn’t out of the question for some to prefer a sloppy appearance.
Li Heng composed himself. He nodded and bowed slightly to the unkempt dean, showing the proper respect for a junior before greeting him, "Hello, Dean Wen!"
Wen Muyi saw Li Heng’s polite gesture and nodded slightly. Then, he casually asked, "When did Wen Ruyan tell you to come?"
"Teacher Wen just told me to arrive as early as possible. She didn’t specify a time, so I didn’t ask," Li Heng answered truthfully.
Wen Muyi said, "Punctual, polite, vigilant, quick, and you have the right power level! Excellent on all fronts! The university only awarded Lu Shengming one Soul Nourishing Pill, which was a bit cheap of them. Your compensation was too small as well."
"Thank you, Dean Wen! I was just lucky. I know I still have many shortcomings and a lot more to learn. As for the university’s reward, it was more than enough. I’m grateful for the university’s generosity."
After hearing Wen Muyi’s words, Li Heng thought for a moment to organize his thoughts before replying.
Wen Muyi said, "You’re quite optimistic. The university really did handle that poorly. Consider this my personal compensation... if you perform well in your first class, I’ll personally give you one hundred academic credits!"
"The first class?" Li Heng didn’t ask about anything else, acting as if he hadn’t heard the other information. He only pressed for details about the class.
"Let’s wait for the other students! It’s about 6:30 now. If no one else shows up within half an hour, I’ll take you to class!"
Wen Muyi didn’t answer Li Heng directly. Instead, he changed the subject slightly and laid out the plan.
Hearing that they had to wait for other students, Li Heng just nodded. Since Dean Wen didn’t elaborate, he remained quiet and didn’t ask any questions, despite the curiosity and doubt in his heart.
Although this Dean Wen looked unkempt and spoke casually, Li Heng could feel a faint, oppressive aura emanating from him.
It was a bit like the pressure he had sensed from the blessed Blood Wolves, but Li Heng didn’t know the specific reason why. Even though he was curious, he didn’t ask.
Li Heng had been a little worried that they would just keep waiting in an awkward silence, but not even two minutes passed before a slender figure appeared in his line of sight.
The moment Li Heng spotted a rough silhouette in the distance, Wen Muyi, who was standing beside him, sprang into action and instantly vanished.
Then, Li Heng saw a long trail of sparks erupt in the distance, followed by the screech of metal on metal reaching his ears.
However, the sparks and the sound of scraping metal appeared as suddenly as they vanished.
Finally, as the figures drew closer, Li Heng saw Bai Shasha and Wen Muyi. The flat-chested loli was holding a scimitar in her right hand, her expression unsettled.
Just then, Wen Muyi spoke to Bai Shasha.
"The successor of a Senior! Naturally, you are also qualified for my class. However, your Senior doesn’t like to be disturbed, so I won’t pay my respects personally. I’ll have to trouble you, student Bai Shasha, to send my regards on my behalf."
Upon hearing Wen Muyi’s words, Bai Shasha nodded and replied with a simple "Mm" before falling silent and turning her gaze to Li Heng.
Li Heng wasn’t surprised to see Bai Shasha. He met the flat-chested loli’s gaze with a smile and a greeting. She returned his greeting, then lowered her head slightly and walked silently to his side.
Wen Muyi watched this scene unfold, lost in thought...