I’ve already become a titled Douluo, and only now the system arrives?

Chapter 7: I'm Already a Titled Douluo, How Can You Ask Me to Cultivate Diligently?

"Alright, it's enough that you've brought me here. You can leave now."

Qin Xiao paid no attention to the stunned Dai Mubai, waved his hand without looking back, and walked towards the two-story building in front of him.

"Dai Mubai takes his leave."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai snapped back to reality, but he didn't dare to show any disrespect and bowed as he retreated.

The courtyard was simply furnished.

A pavilion, a round table, some simple flowers and plants, as well as a bamboo rattan rocking chair.

Qin Xiao walked straight to the rocking chair and lay down.

He hadn't forgotten the system's reminder to adjust his state.

"Been spying in the dark for so long, aren't you planning to come out and meet?"

He closed his eyes lightly and spoke indifferently.

But there was no response.

"Even as a Titled Douluo, don't you have the courage to show yourself?"

Qin Xiao spoke again.

He wasn't making baseless assumptions.

In fact, ever since he showed his strength at the academy's entrance, he felt like he was being watched and sensed a hint of danger.

At this moment, especially after Dai Mubai left, the feeling of being watched became stronger. He didn't want to pretend ignorance and decided to confront it directly.

After all, no one likes the uncomfortable feeling of being watched in secret.

However, there was still no response to his words, and Qin Xiao felt the sensation of being spied on suddenly disappear.

"Seems like Tang Hao has left?"

"Hehe, probably can't figure out my true strength and dares not confront me directly? Haotian Douluo, just so-so."

Qin Xiao laughed.

Actually, he could guess why Tang Hao was spying on him. It was probably because his, Qin Xiao's, existence could potentially threaten Tang San and Xiao Wu.

"Dean, we are now approaching the courtyard of the Thunder Emperor. Should we be cautious about anything?"

At this moment, Qin Xiao heard footsteps and voices.

He recognized the voice as Li Yusan, who was in charge of the first entrance exam at the Shrek Academy.

Then another voice said, "Just follow my lead when we get there. Those who can speak should say less, and those who can't should remain silent. Remember not to upset him."

"Understood."

"Don't worry, boss."

Qin Xiao realized that the people approaching were Li Yusan, Flender, and other teachers from the Shrek Academy.

Soon, the chaotic footsteps stopped outside the door.

"Your Excellency, Li Yusan requests an audience."

"Shrek Academy's Dean Flender requests an audience."

"Shao Xin requests an audience."

"Lu Qibin requests an audience."

Respectful voices from outside reached Qin Xiao's ears.

Greeted by the principal and teachers on the first day of enrollment, this must be a unique experience for me, Qin Xiao thought sarcastically.

If it weren't for this flawed system, he wouldn't bother coming here.

"Come in."

Qin Xiao's voice carried out, and he also stood up to look at the people entering the courtyard, showing the basic respect.

Soon, Qin Xiao and the others entered the small courtyard.

Qin Xiao had seen Li Yusan before and merely glanced at him before turning his attention to the next person.

Beside Li Yusan was Flender, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, his face exuding shrewdness.

Following him was the somewhat plump food system soul master, Shao Xin. The last person was an old man with white hair and beard, Lu Qibin, with the Star Luo Chess soul.

"Dean Flender, if there's anything, you can simply send someone to notify me. There's no need for such a grand gesture, especially since I'm now half a student of Shrek Academy," Qin Xiao said with a spring breeze-like smile on his lips.

How am I worthy of a visit from a Titled Douluo?

Flender inwardly smiled wryly, "Your Excellency, I'll just get straight to the point. The reason we teachers came here is to ask if there's anything we can help you with?"

It's not common to visit the 'Three Treasures Hall' without a reason. Flender felt it was quite abnormal for such a prominent figure to visit their modest 'temple.'

"There's nothing in particular. You can think of it as..."

"Playing."

After a moment of thought, Qin Xiao gave this response.

"Playing?"

A bitter smile appeared on Flender's face.

It's easy for you to say, but the pressure on us is huge. Can't you play somewhere else?

Flender was inwardly lamenting his predicament.

However, Qin Xiao clearly understood Flender's thoughts: "Dean Flender, don't worry too much about me. You can just act as if I don't exist. If there's anything, I will come to you."

He understood Flender's predicament and reassured him.

"Well, alright."

"Since that's the case, we won't disturb Your Excellency's rest any longer."

Despite the awkwardness, Flender felt relieved to get at least this much from Qin Xiao.

At least he knew how to coexist with Qin Xiao, which was a good gain.

After Flender and the others left, Qin Xiao lay back in the rocking chair and unknowingly fell asleep.

Before long, it was deep into the night.

[Ding, detected that the host's mental state is excellent, are you ready to accept a mission? ]

In his sleep, Qin Xiao was suddenly awakened by the system's voice.

Damn! Annoying system, disturbing my sweet dream!

Do you know how much trouble you've caused?

Qin Xiao was extremely displeased with the system's sudden appearance.

He couldn't remember the last time he had slept so soundly.

Disturbing someone's sleep is a grave sin.

However, the system ignored Qin Xiao and directly issued a mission.

[Ding, a new mission has been issued.]

[Newbie Guide (Part 3): Rookie Soul Master, your martial soul isn't strong, and your cultivation aptitude is poor. You barely made it into Shrek Academy, so you should cherish this hard-earned opportunity.]

Is this talking about me?

Qin Xiao felt like the system was describing someone entirely different.

The Thunder Emperor's martial soul, weak?

Becoming a Titled Douluo at 18, and you say my aptitude is poor?

If I talk about myself like this outside, those so-called geniuses would probably die of shame.

The only thing Qin Xiao felt was barely acceptable was that he had just managed to restrain himself from killing Zhao Wuji.

But the system didn't care.

[Rookie, you need to understand the principle that hard work can make up for lack of talent. Only by putting in more effort than others can you stay ahead of other students in the academy.

Mission requirement: Cultivate diligently from midnight to early morning for seven consecutive days.

Mission reward: Soul power level +1.]

Hmm?

Looking at the system's reward, Qin Xiao's eyes lit up.

Although the system said a lot of nonsense, the reward was quite appealing.

"Even with my ability to devour and refine thunder to enhance my cultivation, it would take months or even longer to increase my soul power by one level. This system reward that enhances a level of soul power can save me a lot of time."

Qin Xiao's eyes shone, and he honestly walked out of the courtyard.

Since the system said to cultivate diligently, he couldn't take it lightly.

He needed to find a place to summon thunder and temper his body with it.

Only then would he live up to the word 'diligent.'

(End of Chapter)

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