Rong Jiaojiao asked nervously, "Where are you going?"
Leng Tianyou said, "We also have classes, which are about drawing talismans. It's in the classroom next door. Our get out of class ends at the same time. Wait for me to pick you up after class."
Rong Jiaojiao was a little timid, but she still nodded.
Seeing her nod, Leng Tianyou smiled with relief and said, "Then I'll be going now. If you encounter any difficulties, just shout for me and I'll come right away."
After saying that, he hurriedly left the school with his six other junior disciples, leaving Rong Jiaojiao alone in her seat, feeling somewhat uneasy.
The classroom gradually quieted down, and the children sat quietly in their seats, waiting for the teacher to arrive. Rong Jiaojiao looked around and saw that the other children were talking to each other in hushed tones, but she didn't know who to talk to, so she could only sit there silently.
After a while, the school door was pushed open, and a middle-aged man dressed in a blue robe walked in. He had a kind face, wore round glasses, and looked very knowledgeable.
"Class, quiet down." The teacher's voice was gentle yet authoritative, and the children immediately quieted down and all looked at him.
The teacher's gaze swept around the classroom, finally landing on Rong Jiaojiao. He smiled slightly and asked, "Is this student new here?"
Rong Jiaojiao nodded nervously and whispered, "Yes, sir."
The man nodded and said, “Welcome to our team. My surname is Wen, and you can call me Mr. Wen. Today, we’ll review the characters we learned yesterday before moving on to new material.”
As he spoke, Mr. Wen picked up a calligraphy brush and wrote the character "人" (person) on the blackboard. Then he began to explain: "'人' is one of the simplest characters, and also one of the most important. It represents each and every one of us, the most intelligent of all beings..."
Rong Jiaojiao listened very attentively. Although she grew up in the mountains, Qing Xuanzi had taught her some basic literacy, so it didn't feel unfamiliar to her. Following Mr. Wen's explanation, she practiced stroke by stroke in her notebook.
The atmosphere in the classroom gradually became lively, and the children began to read and write characters along with Mr. Wen. Rong Jiaojiao gradually relaxed and realized that she was not alone. Everyone was studying very seriously, and she was able to keep up with the pace.
Just as Rong Jiaojiao was listening attentively to the lesson, a little girl sitting next to her suddenly whispered, "Hey newbie, what's your name?"
Rong Jiaojiao turned her head and saw a round little face with big eyes; the child looked very cute. She smiled a little shyly and said, "My name is Rong Jiaojiao."
The little girl blinked and said, "My name is Lin Yue, and we'll be classmates from now on."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded, feeling a warmth in her heart. It turned out there were friendly people here too.
In class, Mr. Wen continued explaining the new characters, and the children followed along, reading and writing them. Rong Jiaojiao and Lin Yue also whispered to each other, sharing their learning experiences.
Time flies, and the class ended quickly. After Mr. Wen announced the end of class, the children packed their bags and prepared to leave.
Leng Tianyou and his six fellow disciples had been waiting outside the school for a while. When they saw Rong Jiaojiao come out, they immediately surrounded her.
"Junior Uncle, how did you learn today?" Leng Tianyou asked with concern.
Rong Jiaojiao nodded and said, "It's not bad. Mr. Wen explained it very well, and I learned a lot from him."
Leng Tianhao also came over and said, "That's good. If you don't understand anything in the future, just ask us and we'll help you."
The other apprentices also nodded in agreement, expressing their support.
Seeing this, Lin Yue said with some envy, "Jiaojiao, you are so lucky to have so many brothers protecting you."
Rong Jiaojiao smiled and said, "Yes, I'm very lucky."
When Leng Tianyou saw Lin Yue, his eyes lit up, and he said, "And this is...?"
Rong Jiaojiao quickly introduced, "This is my classmate Lin Yue."
Leng Tianyou nodded and said, "So it's Lin Yue. You should study hard like our junior uncle from now on."
Lin Yue smiled shyly and said, "I will."
Leng Tianyou took Rong Jiaojiao's hand and said, "Junior Uncle, we should go home now. Play with your friends again next time."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded, said goodbye to Lin Yue, and left the school with her seven junior disciples.
When Qing Xuanzi saw them return, he smiled slightly and said, "How was your day?"
Rong Jiaojiao nodded and said, "Very good. Mr. Wen is very kind, and I have made a new friend."
Qing Xuanzi said with relief, "That's good. As long as you can adapt to life here, I'm relieved."
Leng Tianyou also came over and said, "Grandmaster Uncle, don't worry, we will take good care of Junior Uncle."
Qing Xuanzi nodded and said, "I know you are all good children. Alright, you should go back to cultivate now. Just come and take your junior uncle out for dinner tonight."
Leng Tianyou quickly asked, "What about noon?"
"Just grab something quick for lunch, don't let it interfere with your cultivation. Go back now!"
"Yes, Grandmaster Uncle!"
After the seven people left, Qing Xuanzi told Rong Jiaojiao to continue practicing drawing talismans, and to look at the spiritual herb manual when she got tired.
In the afternoon, I practiced swordsmanship and boxing, and after dinner, I came back to continue my cultivation by taking the Wood Essence Liquid.
Seeing Rong Jiaojiao gradually integrate into this new environment, Qing Xuanzi felt much more at ease.
One week later, one evening, Rong Jiaojiao had just taken the Wood Essence Liquid when the Yuan Power within her body began to surge, which Qing Xuanzi immediately noticed.
Qing Xuanzi immediately came to Rong Jiaojiao's side. Rong Jiaojiao gritted her teeth and tried to stay awake, saying, "Master, the Yuan energy in my body seems to be circulating on its own, and I can't control it anymore."
Qing Xuanzi softened his voice and said, "Don't worry, this is a sign of a breakthrough, it's a good thing. Relax your mind and body, and guide the flow of Yuan energy. I will be there to protect you."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded, took a deep breath, and began to adjust her state.
She closed her eyes, feeling the surging energy within her body.
The vital energy surged like a raging tide, coursing through her meridians and impacting every acupoint.
Qing Xuanzi stood to the side, his hands forming a hand seal, and streams of gentle spiritual energy emanated from his hands, enveloping Rong Jiaojiao.
He helped Rong Jiaojiao stabilize the fluctuations of her Yuan energy, enabling her to better guide its flow.
As time went by, the Yuan energy within Rong Jiaojiao's body gradually became more orderly.
Following Qing Xuanzi's instructions, she guided the flow of Yuan energy into her dantian.
Yuan energy gathered in her dantian, forming a powerful force that impacted her Dao foundation.
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