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As soon as Director Su saw him, she immediately stood up warmly: "Oh, young man, you've come. Please have a seat."
Dongfang Jing politely raised her hand to refuse, but just as she was about to speak, she noticed a middle-aged man with a buzz cut dressed in a simple black outfit in the office.
Director Su noticed his gaze and, assuming he was interested, introduced him: "This gentleman, through his own research, derived the ten core competencies of a Martial Soul? He's hailed as a master of Martial Soul theory."
As he listened to the introductions, Yu Xiaogang remained expressionless.
But his back straightened unconsciously, with a hint of self-satisfaction.
Dongfang Jing interrupted Director Su directly, not even glancing at Yu Xiaogang: "Director Su, I'm here to ask for leave for my sister in advance. As for the reason..."
He deliberately dragged out the tone.
Director Su immediately understood and waved his hand: "Absolutely no problem! Dongfang Yao is a prodigy in our college. She's a little bit weak in math, but that's not important. I approve her request for an early holiday!"
"Then I'll leave it to Director Su. Goodbye."
After Dongfang Jing left,
Yu Xiaogang stood up with a gloomy expression and said to Director Su, "Director Su, I hope that starting next semester, my disciple Tang San will be exempted from morning classes and I will teach him individually."
“Master,” Director Su said with difficulty, “even if you are the dean’s friend, it’s not acceptable. Since you are studying at the academy, you must abide by the rules.”
Yu Xiaogang's eyes widened as he pointed to the door: "Then why did you approve that kid's leave request? Was that in accordance with the rules?"
"How can that be the same?" Director Su said matter-of-factly. "Apart from math, which is dispensable, her sister got full marks in all other subjects. She finished her studies ahead of schedule and ranked first in the exams. It's perfectly reasonable for her to get an early holiday. Tang San? I think he's second? That means he still has a lot more to work on. Come find me again when he gets first place."
"You!" Yu Xiaogang's eyes twitched, his chest heaved violently, but he couldn't find any reason to refute it.
When the first-year report cards were released, he was shocked to find that Tang San had not gotten first place!
He has no point in making any of his arguments.
Yu Xiaogang could only snort coldly and leave the Academic Affairs Office.
Outside the teaching building,
Dongfang Yao was standing prettily at the door waiting.
Tang San and Xiao Wu were standing next to her, clearly waiting for Yu Xiaogang.
Upon seeing Dongfang Jing emerge, the little girl immediately ran over like a joyful deer, tilting her head and gazing at him expectantly: "Brother, have you made up your mind?"
"Well, let's go."
"Wait a minute!" Tang San suddenly called out to them.
The Dongfang siblings turned around in confusion.
Tang San asked seriously, "Could you tell me your soul power level?"
He stared intently at Dongfang Jing, his Purple Demon Eyes subtly activated, yet he still couldn't see through the silver-haired youth.
Since their sparring session in the garden, Tang San and Xiao Wu felt their strength had improved and challenged Dongfang Yao to another match, but they still couldn't beat her even in a two-on-one fight, and they lost even faster than before.
Tang San felt that Dongfang Yao's strength was improving incredibly fast! It was even faster than his own, who possessed the Mysterious Heaven Skill!
Tang San even secretly climbed up to the fourth floor of the dormitory, hoping to observe their cultivation methods and learn from them.
Unfortunately, the curtains blocked his view completely, and his Purple Demon Eyes couldn't see through them.
If the younger sister is this strong, just how terrifying is the older brother's strength?
Tang San waited for the answer with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.
Of course, it would be even better if the other party could tell me how they cultivated.
Dongfang Jing parted his lips slightly and uttered two words softly: "No."
Tang San stood there dumbfounded, not yet reacting, when the brother and sister had already turned and left.
"Hmph! Arrogant and conceited! So what if you think you're so great?" Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue and made a face at their backs, letting out a coquettish snort.
Tang San's face was gloomy, his fists were clenched tightly, his nails dug deep into his palms, and he made a silent vow in his heart!
'Just you wait! I will definitely surpass you!'
dark place,
Tang Hao took all of this into view.
He sighed, his gaze darkening as he watched the departing figures of the Dongfang siblings. "These two are too dazzling. Can't even Xiao San's talent compare? However, that girl's rate of improvement is indeed extraordinary."
"The direction they're heading is towards Soto? What are they going there for?"
Tang Hao glanced at his son again.
With Yu Xiaogang around, Xiao San should be fine at Notting Academy.
After thinking about it, Soto City and Wuhun City are not that far apart.
So he flashed and quietly followed in the footsteps of the Dongfang siblings.
He sensed that the brother and sister were hiding something.
He wanted to find out the truth, and if it was a secret that would benefit his son, he would make the other party reveal it no matter what!
"Perfect timing, I can make a detour to Wuhun City and take care of a few juniors."
"It's time for the Spirit Hall to pay back some of the debts it owes me!"
The Kingdom of Barak is located in the southern part of the Heavenly Dou Empire, bordering the Province of Fasno.
The two most important cities within the kingdom are the capital city of Barak.
The other is Soto, known as the "Barak Granary".
This major city has a very fast pace of life and is bustling with activity every day.
"Brother, look! What a huge pine tree!" Dongfang Yao, riding on the boy's shoulders, excitedly pointed to a large, lush green tree next to the shop.
Dongfang Jing looked in the direction she pointed and saw that the tree was shaped like a spire, with layers of branches and leaves, and the needles were dark green.
From a distance, it really does look just like the Christmas tree I remember.
"Although it looks very similar, it is actually a fir tree," Dongfang Jing corrected.
"Fir?" Dongfang Yao's eyes lit up. "In the stories my brother used to tell, the thing called a Christmas tree was a fir tree, right?"
"Yes." Dongfang Jing nodded, looking at the faint white breath he exhaled, somewhat dazed.
"Looking at the days, it's already December, winter is almost here. Yao'er, are you cold?"
"not cold!"
Strangely enough, the temperature difference between the four seasons in Douluo Continent is not significant. Wearing a long-sleeved shirt, you don't feel hot or cold all year round.
Only in places like the far north or the city of Hanhai can one clearly feel the temperature changes.
Looking at the fir tree, Dongfang Jing asked softly, "Yao'er, would you like to spend Christmas like the children in the story?"
"Huh? But didn't my brother say those are all fictional? Santa Claus, flying reindeer, and things like that."
"Hehe, Santa Claus is fake, but we can really celebrate the holiday."
Dongfang Jing explained, "Besides celebrating, Christmas is also about sending blessings to relatives and friends. We can also prepare gifts and exchange them with each other at the end."
Upon hearing about exchanging gifts, Dongfang Yao immediately perked up: "Great! What is Brother preparing for Yao'er?"
"What's the point of saying it out loud? What is Yao'er planning to give her brother?"
"I won't tell you, it's a secret~"
Chapter 76 Chance Encounter
The brother and sister entered a very large gift shop.
The store is filled with a wide variety of goods, from daily necessities to exquisite handicrafts.
"As expected of Soto City, even the gift shop is so grand." Dongfang Jing sighed softly, then lowered his head and instructed his sister, "Yao'er, we can choose a gift in this shop. The price is up to you, but don't run outside, or your brother won't be able to find you."
"Know it!"
The two acted separately.
Looking around the store, Dongfangjing has over 100 square meters on the first floor alone, and also has a second floor with a wide variety of goods.
'What gift should I give?' he pondered, this was the first time he had formally prepared a gift.
Although the other person is my younger sister, she is still a girl after all.
'My daughter's all grown up now. Girls should all like jewelry, right?' he thought to himself as he walked toward the jewelry section.
the other side,
Dongfang Yao was also worried about what gift to give.
'A teddy bear? That's great!'
'The little bunny is so cute,' she shook her head, then suddenly realized, 'Wait, wait, why am I choosing for myself?'
'A gift for my brother. But what does he like?'
Thinking of this, she suddenly froze.
I can't imagine my brother having any particular hobbies!
'Mirrors? He's a mirror wholesaler himself!'
"Jewelry? But my brother is a boy, he already has earrings, wouldn't it be inappropriate for him to wear too many?"
Without realizing it, she walked into the women's clothing section.
'Would my brother like girls' clothes? He could slap that pink-haired girl at school; it seems like he has absolutely no interest in girls…'
This idea startled her.
Just as she stood there lost in thought, a girl wearing an elegant white dress and with short, ear-length hair walked towards her.
The girl, carrying several bags, noticed Dongfang Yao's troubled expression and stepped forward to ask, "Hey, what's wrong? Do you need any help?"
"Huh?" Dongfang Yao looked up and saw a girl with an ethereal air, like a princess who had stepped out of a castle.
"What are you looking for? Perhaps I can help you?"
Thank you. I'm looking for a gift for my brother, but I don't know what to choose.