[Disciple Ning Rongrong has condensed the second stream of Golden Bell Qi and broken through to Rank 27. Host is rewarded with a random 100-300 year increase to all Spirit Rings and a 0.1 rank increase in spirit power.]
[First Spirit Ability: Illusory Branch — An illusion skill, 650 years → 850 years]
[Second Spirit Ability: Dream Peach Sword — Summons a peach branch sword... 1200 years → 1500 years]
[Third Spirit Ability: Crimson Snowstorm — Peach blossom branches form a chaotic flurry of flying blades... 4000 years → 4200 years]
[Fourth Spirit Ability: Crimson Moon's Splendor — A Peach Immortal dances under a scarlet moon... 11,100 → 11,200 years]
[Fifth Spirit Ability: Thousand Blazing Peach Slashes — Unleashes hundreds of Peach Immortal Slashes in an instant... 22,100 years → 22,300 years]
[Sixth Spirit Ability: Nine Luminaries Peach Blossom Sword — Combines the power of the nine luminaries... 44,100 years → 44,300 years]
[Seventh Spirit Ability: Mortal Dust True Body, 77,100 years → 77,300 years]
In truth, the moment Ning Rongrong condensed the second layer of the Golden Bell, Su Ran had already received the boost to his spirit power and Spirit Ring years.
At this moment, Su Ran slowly removed his immortal dragon and peach blossom mask. The face beneath it was revealed under the moonlight and the peach blossoms, a scene of dreamlike beauty.
Ning Rongrong was completely mesmerized.
"This... this is Teacher... This is my teacher... Teacher... you're... so... so... handsome..." Ning Rongrong stammered. Not only had the five major acupoints required for the second layer of the Golden Bell opened, but now it felt as if another, deeper meridian had burst open as well.
The stars were like crushed diamonds embedded in the silver tapestry of the night sky, and the serene moonlight cascaded down like a thin veil. As the young man's face was unveiled, the very heavens and earth seemed to sway, and the stars themselves flickered in brilliance.
The red maple tree rustled in the night wind. Its leaves, like blazing flames, were dazzlingly bright in the moonlight, fluttering down one by one.
The young man in the moon-white robe just stood there quietly with a faint smile. A soft, clear light seemed to swirl around him, making him appear like a transcendent Peach Blossom Immortal who had descended from the nine heavens, treading on the moon.
His hair danced lightly in the wind, and his long, slender fingers gently held the edge of the mask.
In that instant, a face so handsome it was breathtaking was revealed! A celestial beauty had appeared in the world!
Bright eyes and pearly teeth, his spirit shone like the stars.
He and the starry, moonlit night, and the red maple grove, all merged into one perfect, beautiful scroll painting. That exquisite face seemed to be heaven's most prized masterpiece!
The entire Taoyuan Academy, at that moment, seemed to freeze in time.
Ning Rongrong stood motionless, her eyes locked on Su Ran, completely unable to look away.
It wasn't until Su Ran put the mask back on that Ning Rongrong's eyes flickered, and she slowly returned to her senses. But her heart was still pounding wildly, threatening to leap out of her chest, a testament to the vision she had just beheld.
"What's wrong? Did my appearance frighten you?"
"No, no! It's just that Teacher is... far too handsome. I've never... never seen such a handsome man before."
As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Rongrong had met her fair share of valiant and handsome young men, but her heart had never fluttered like this before. The feeling was like seeing a god suddenly appear among a crowd of useless Spirit Masters—the visual impact was simply too immense.
"As long as you're not disappointed. It's late. You've just condensed the second layer of the Golden Bell and absorbed the medicine. You can go rest early after you finish your dinner," Su Ran said calmly, and then returned to his main house.
Watching his retreating back, Ning Rongrong was still in a daze, her eyes filled with a dreamy haze.
Today had brought too many shocks to her young heart. First, she had fought a power-attack type Spirit Master to a standstill, then she had condensed the second layer of the Golden Bell, and most incredibly, she had seen Teacher Su Ran's true face.
Before, when Wang Sheng had said Teacher Su Ran's beauty was peerless and unparalleled in the world, she had her doubts and didn't quite believe it.
Now, she was utterly convinced. Wang Sheng's clumsy tongue could not even begin to describe how handsome Teacher Su Ran truly was!
Back in her room, Ning Rongrong tossed and turned. Every time she closed her eyes, her mind was filled with Su Ran's image and face. She couldn't sleep at all. Thoughts of her teacher made her feel warm all over, and the room was filled with the fragrance of a young maiden. She couldn't stay in bed any longer.
Taking a deep breath, she couldn't help but get up and go to the window. The cool night breeze blew in. Looking at the vast expanse of stars, she felt that tonight's stars and moon were more beautiful than ever before, perhaps because her state of mind had changed.
But as beautiful as the stars and moon were, in her eyes, the image of a Peach Blossom Immortal appeared before them. An exquisitely handsome face was reflected in her mind, sending a shiver through her body, her eyes becoming lost and dreamy.
She couldn't resist picking up a pen to write a letter to her father:
[Dear Father, I am sorry for secretly leaving the School this time. Your daughter wanted to see the wonders of the continent, and it truly has not disappointed me.
Please do not worry about my safety or my life. I have found a very good teacher. You wouldn't believe how incredible he is. And he is very, very handsome. I don't even know how to describe it... In any case, Teacher is very good to me, and I have made great progress. When we meet again, you will surely be proud of me. Your daughter will give you a big surprise!
Oh, by the way, Father, what do you think I should do if... I want to be in a romantic relationship with my teacher? How can I make my teacher fall in love with me? It's so vexing!]
Ning Rongrong chewed on the end of her pen, feeling a little wistful. Teacher Su Ran seemed to only see her as a disciple. But she was already completely smitten with him. Was this love at first sight? What should she do?
If Ning Fengzhi were to actually see this letter, he probably wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry. His daughter had suddenly become so sensible, even learning to write home to let them know she was safe, just like a well-behaved girl. It was so out of character.
But what in the world was this about a teacher-student romance?! That's your teacher!!!
So what if he's my teacher? a voice in her head might argue. I ask you, who made the rule that a teacher and disciple can't be together? Who made that rule?!
This was destined to be a sleepless night.
Ning Rongrong felt that her life was starting to become filled with passion. The teacher who taught her cultivation, who taught her fist fighting, who taught her the Golden Bell Shield every day, was actually so incredibly handsome.
Damn it, she couldn't believe she had even dared to say she wanted to quit at the beginning. She was such a huge idiot. She had become the disciple of the best teacher on the entire continent!
Hehe, but then again, she thought, at the time, Taoyuan Academy was recruiting more than just me. There were two other girls, and they both joined Shrek next door. Only I joined Taoyuan Academy. That proves I have good judgment.
Mhm! Starting tomorrow, I will cultivate well, study hard, improve every day, be gentle and virtuous, and conquer Teacher Su Ran!
I will be Teacher Su Ran's student wife!
Mmm~
(End of Chapter)