CH 116

Chapter 116: Xiao Qingyang Skips Class

During this trip into the secret realm, everyone obtained a considerable amount of pills. However, most of the pills in Xiao Qingyang's possession were not considered precious, as he used to treat them like candy.

Yet, there was a small portion of top-grade pills, like the one Xiao Qingyang held in his hand – the Premium Strengthening Pill. Consuming it and refining it would directly restore his physique to its peak state from his previous life.

"Are you really giving this to me? It's a top-grade pill," Xiao Qingyang confirmed with everyone again.

“Wh-”

Before Xu Kaiyang could finish speaking, Long Jingze directly intervened, "The pills we encountered together naturally belong to everyone, and besides, you just need this one. It's rightfully yours," Long Jingze said gently to Xiao Qingyang. However, when he looked at the others, his gaze was no longer so gentle; it carried a subtle warning.

"That's right, it's rightfully yours. This one is too few; why not take the whole bottle as well?" Gao Lingqi and the others, understanding Long Jingze's implication, hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Xiao Qingyang declined their offer for an additional bottle of pill and said shyly, "Thank you all, but this one is enough for me."

If it wasn't the Premium Strengthening pill, which was greatly beneficial for enhancing his physique, he wouldn't even take one.

Though the pills were discovered together, and each person had their share, Xiao Qingyang had many more pills in his Qiankun bag and naturally didn't want to take away more from others. These pills were also extremely useful for everyone else.

Unfortunately, despite having many pills in his Qiankun bag, he didn't have any top-grade strengthening pills.

Oh well, once he refines more pills, he can distribute them to everyone. Xiao Qingyang silently thought to himself.

They had been inside the secret realm for seven days, gaining a lot. The time to leave the secret realm was approaching, and Xiao Qingyang was eager to return and refine the strengthening pill.

Once he refines this pill, his physique will recover to the peak level of his previous life. Then, in the future school competitions, he wouldn't hold back Long Jingze.

As soon as the time inside the secret realm expired, they would be immediately expelled, even if they didn't want to leave.

"No wonder so many people want to enter the secret realm. It's truly wonderful inside. We've only stayed for seven days, but I feel so comfortable, just like soaking in a hot spring," Xu Kaiyang stretched lazily and said languidly.

Xiao Qingyang smiled but didn't say anything. The spiritual energy inside the secret realm was much denser than outside, and even for non-cultivators, soaking in such spiritual energy was extremely beneficial for the body.

"Moreover, we've gained so many treasures." Gao Lingqi looked at the treasures in his spatial ring and grinned foolishly.

"Make sure to keep these treasures safe and don't tell anyone else; otherwise, they'll surely be snatched away," Shen Yu jokingly cautioned everyone.

In reality, there was no need for him to caution them, as everyone would protect these treasures. After all, their level upgrades relied on these treasures, especially the pills, which they wouldn't utter a word about.

"Let's return quickly," Xu Kaiyang urged everyone. He couldn't wait to try out these treasures, especially the mysterious pills.

This aligned perfectly with Xiao Qingyang's intentions.

"After returning, rest well, and tomorrow I'll take you to the training room," Long Jingze gently stroked Xiao Qingyang's hair and said tenderly.

"Okay, you should rest early too," Xiao Qingyang waved to Long Jingze and reminded him with a sweet feeling in his heart.

After returning to the dormitory, the four of them tacitly went to their respective rooms.

Xiao Qingyang took out the top-grade Strengthening pill and unhesitatingly swallowed it, then closed his eyes and began to refine it.

Last time, it took him a whole month to refine the previous Strengthening pill he swallowed. This top-grade pill would likely take even longer. He hoped to finish refining it before the upcoming inter-school competition.

Meanwhile, in the Xiao Family Estate in the capital star, Xiao Honghui sat gloomily in the study, exuding an intense displeasure that kept people at bay.

Since the last time he lost face at the Royal Military Academy because of Long Jingze, he returned to the Xiao Estate feeling increasingly annoyed and angry. He felt a suffocating feeling in his chest that he couldn't vent, and it made his face grow darker by the day, making the atmosphere in the Xiao Estate tense and delicate.

"That damned Long Jingze dared to disrespect me in front of others. Since he's so unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!" Xiao Honghui gritted his teeth.

In Xiao Honghui's eyes, although Long Jingze was the Crown Prince of the Empire, he was still an inexperienced student who hadn't graduated yet.

On the other hand, Xiao Honghui was an important minister of the Empire and the head of a first-class family. Long Jingze should have shown him some respect, but unexpectedly, he had slapped him in front of others. Xiao Honghui couldn't swallow this insult.

And that damned waste, Xiao Qingyang, he shouldn't have been so merciful. He should have killed him at birth, so he wouldn't have dared to conspire with outsiders against him now.

These two people, he wouldn't let either of them off! In Xiao Honghui's eyes, his gaze became as venomous as Xia Qinglan's, as if they were cut from the same cloth. It was true that they were from the same family.

At that moment, a notification sounded on his wrist terminal. Xiao Honghui glanced at the displayed communication signal and quickly concealed all his hatred and anger. He put on a fake smile, activated the terminal's video function, and obsequiously called out, "Prince Jing..."

...

After a night of cultivation, Xiao Qingyang woke up feeling refreshed and much lighter than before. He felt as if he could run ten thousand meters without getting tired.

The top-grade Strengthening pill truly lived up to its name. Just after one night of refining, the effects were so remarkable. It was much more potent than the previous Strengthening pill he had refined. At this rate, he would soon restore his physique from his previous life.

The thought of having the same tireless physique as in his previous life, where he could do anything without getting tired, made Xiao Qingyang very happy.

Apart from Xiao Qingyang, Lin Weiran, Xu Kaiyang, and Gu Xiaotian also woke up with joyful expressions. It was evident that everyone was very satisfied with their gains from the secret realm.

"Good morning, everyone!" Xu Kaiyang grinned widely and greeted everyone.

"Morning," Xiao Qingyang replied.

"It's getting late, I won't bother you guys. I'll leave first," Xu Kaiyang quickly packed his things and was the first to leave the dormitory.

In the past, Xu Kaiyang was always the last to leave the dormitory. However, since their return from the secret realm, this guy seemed like he wanted to be at the training ground all day long, working harder than anyone else.

"Qingyang, we're going to attend our classes too." Lin Weiran and Gu Xiaotian waved to Xiao Qingyang and left the dormitory.

After bidding farewell to his three roommates, Xiao Qingyang felt he couldn't stay in the dormitory any longer.

He had classes in the morning, but they were not related to alchemy. Instead, they were some other basic subjects, but Xiao Qingyang had no intention of attending.

This was his first time officially skipping class, and the thought of it was a bit exciting.

Since he had decided not to go to class, Xiao Qingyang planned to go to the alchemy laboratory he had previously rented to practice new concoctions or alchemy.

This time in the secret realm, he obtained many spiritual plants, enough for him to use for a long time. He also heard that if they could achieve good results in the inter-school competition, they might have the opportunity to enter the secret realm again and harvest more spiritual plants.

Therefore, even if it meant entering the secret realm again, he had to work hard to improve his strength and achieve a good rank in the inter-school competition. However, time was running short, and despite his physique potentially recovering to its previous level before the competition, his spiritual and magical power would still not be sufficient.

To become stronger and achieve better results in the inter-school competition, Xiao Qingyang needed to seize every moment to cultivate.

In the following weekss, apart from classes related to alchemy, Xiao Qingyang rarely attended other classes. At least until the inter-school competition ended, that was his decision.

Other subjects were either unimportant or as incomprehensible as ancient texts to him. Instead of wasting time in the classroom, he believed it was more appropriate to spend that time refining pills or practicing alchemy.

So, except for classes related to alchemy, Xiao Qingyang either stayed in the dormitory or went to the alchemy laboratory he had rented before to refine pills or concoct pills.

The pills could help him recover his spiritual power faster, while the pills would restore his magical power. Both were essential.

However, because Xiao Qingyang skipped class so frequently and didn't bother to inform the teacher or apply for leave, some malicious classmates reported him.

Thus, just as he stepped out of the alchemy laboratory, other students informed Xiao Qingyang that he was summoned to the office by the teacher.

After several weeks, Xiao Qingyang found himself in the headteacher's office once again. However, this time, the headteacher's attitude was not as stern as the first time. Instead, it was quite gentle.

"Xiao, according to your classmates' feedback, you've been skipping classes for several weeks. Can you tell me why? If it's because you don't like the substitute teachers, we can arrange for a different one," the teacher's tone was very mild. After all, he still remembered the scene when Long Jingze protected Xiao Qingyang the first time they met.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingyang quickly shook his head and said, "It's not about the teachers; it's... my own reasons."

At this moment, Xiao Qingyang realized that his behavior of skipping classes was wrong. He had been so focused on wanting more time to improve himself that he forgot he was now a student.

As a student, attending classes on time was a basic responsibility. This realization made Xiao Qingyang's face flush with embarrassment, and he found it difficult to face the teacher.