Two months remained until the "Phoenix Festa" would begin.
Two months might seem neither long nor short of a time, but for a newly formed duo, it was a somewhat urgent timeline.
Students from other academies, eager to shine in the "Phoenix Festa," might have already begun teaming up right after the last season's "Lindwurm Festa" or even earlier. They spent a considerable amount of time honing their teamwork and cooperation.
So, two months was a relatively short period of time, especially considering that Fang Li and Cecily had their own practice schedules aside from their partnership. To accommodate this, they dedicated only three hours each morning to training, leaving them with limited time for joint practice.
However, perhaps this wasn't much of an issue. While the "Phoenix Festa" was a competition in pairs, not all teams focused on cooperation. Take Cecily and Zhao Hufeng, for example; they preferred one-on-one duels rather than teamwork.
In the previous "Phoenix Festa," they mainly employed a strategy of individually confronting opponents while occasionally providing support to each other when in danger. This level of cooperation was sufficient for their purposes.
This style of combat was quite characteristic of Jie Long Seventh Institute's warriors.
One day, after completing a sparring session with Cecily and preparing for his afternoon practice, Fang Li received a sudden message from Fan Xinglou.
"Come to me."
That was all Fan Xinglou said.
Fang Li couldn't help but feel puzzled and slightly on guard. His Master had a rather capricious nature. If something caught her interest, she would pursue it, even if it didn't necessarily align with her disciples' interests.
Fan Xinglou's definition of what was interesting might not necessarily match that of Fang Li and his fellow disciples.
"Could it be that she suddenly wants to spar with me?" Fang Li considered. Of course, if Fan Xinglou indeed had the urge to challenge Fang Li, the outcome would undoubtedly be one-sided in favor of his Master.
"…In any case, I should go and see what she wants."
With a sigh, Fang Li made his way to the audience room.
Inside, Fan Xinglou sat in a comfortable chair, swinging her small feet and humming an ancient tune. When she saw Fang Li entering from outside the door, Fan Xinglou's eyes brightened, and she chuckled. "Ohh, you are here?"
"Yes," Fang Li sighed again and replied, "If Master calls, how could I not come?"
"But your tone doesn't sound like you really believe that," Fan Xinglou lightly snorted. Then she smiled and said, "Rest assured, this time, having you come here is not a bad thing. If it's meant to be, it might even be a good thing."
Recalling the so-called "good things" Fan Xinglou had done for him in the past, Fang Li cautiously asked, "Has Master found another formidable criminal for me to face, or perhaps, is Master planning for me to eliminate a terrorist group somewhere?"
"…It seems you really don't trust me at all," Fan Xinglou furrowed her elegant brows slightly, but she decided to be straightforward. "Anyway, come with me to Seidoukan."
"Seidoukan?" Fang Li froze.
Seidoukan was not unfamiliar to Fang Li. It was the academy that played a significant role in the original storyline. When he had to choose a faction, he had narrowed it down to Jie Long Seventh Institute and Seidoukan before ultimately selecting Jie Long Seventh Institute to focus on improving his strength.
Fan Xinglou planned to take Fang Li to Seidoukan now?
"Where did this idea come from?" Fang Li was surprised. "Master doesn't usually appear in public voluntarily, right?"
Although Fan Xinglou, as the Student Council President of Jie Long Seventh Institute, occasionally needed to attend certain public events, she usually delegated this task to others. She rarely showed up in person because she wasn't particularly interested in such matters.
However, this time, Fan Xinglou was planning to visit Seidoukan and was taking Fang Li along. It was no wonder Fang Li found it surprising.
Fan Xinglou seemed too lazy to explain further. She hopped off her seat, grabbed Fang Li's hand, and said, "If you're coming along, then come."
With no other choice, Fang Li complied.
…
Asterisk City, Seidoukan Academy.
This academy was entirely different from Jie Long Seventh Institute. While Jie Long Seventh Institute's buildings were filled with an Eastern architectural style, Seidoukan Academy's surroundings resembled a beautiful natural park.
Here, there were not only classical-looking school buildings but also modern open-style skyscrapers. Just like Buckingham Palace, it had an exquisite aesthetic.
At the entrance of this exceptionally pleasant academy, a limousine glided to a halt in front of Seidoukan's gates.
The car doors opened automatically.
Fang Li and Fan Xinglou both stepped out of the vehicle, gazing at the academy before them.
"Is this Seidoukan?" Fang Li muttered.
"Not bad, not bad. It's different from Jie Long Seventh Institute. This place has a sense of tranquility," Fan Xinglou commented, also observing the surroundings.
As the two were looking at the academy, a person slowly walked out from inside the school gate.
It was a young woman.
She had waist-length golden hair and a tall figure. Her hair was as bright as sunlight. Not only was she tall, but she also had a very curvaceous body. Her appearance and demeanor were calm, and mature, and exuded an extraordinary charm.
Seeing this young woman, Fang Li's eyes flickered slightly.
Fan Xinglou, on the other hand, smiled calmly and said to the young woman, "It's quite rare for you to be not late as well."
Hearing this, the young woman's face lit up with a dignified yet perfect smile.
"Well, when you suddenly requested a visit, even I felt a bit uncertain," She replied. With that, she bowed to Fang Li and Fan Xinglou. "I'm Claudia Enfield, the Student Council President of Seidoukan Academy. Welcome to Seidoukan."
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