nashuaworldcup Chapter 13 Tianshui Academy
Chapter 13 Tianshui Academy
Chapter 13 Tianshui Academy
Two days of travel, day and night.
Under the guidance of coachman Li Bo, the carriage traversed winding mountain roads and dense forest paths, arriving at a bustling town outside the Star Dou Great Forest.
This is Qingshan Town, one of the well-known gathering places on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
As dusk fell, the setting sun slowly sank behind the western mountains, casting its golden-red afterglow on the bluestone streets, reflecting the bustling crowds and the shadows of horse-drawn carriages.
Lifting the carriage curtain, Tang Chuan's gaze sharpened as he looked at the scene before him. He saw three powerful characters written on the stone archway at the town entrance: "Qingshan Town".
Behind the stone archway lies a bustling crowd and a lively market.
Shops line both sides of the street, and stalls selling all kinds of Soul Master supplies can be seen everywhere.
There were gleaming short swords, iron chains for hunting soul beasts, bags for storing food, simple but practical outdoor tents, and poison powder and trap materials specifically for hunting soul beasts.
Even in the plaza not far away, a group of Soul Masters were loudly recruiting companions to form a temporary team, preparing to enter the forest to hunt Soul Beasts.
"Qingshan Town is more prosperous than I imagined..." Tang Chuan murmured softly.
He withdrew his gaze, took out another bag of copper soul coins, and handed it to Uncle Li, saying:
"Thank you for your trouble, Uncle Li. Please wait for me outside the town for two days."
Uncle Li nodded, said nothing more, whipped his horse, and drove away, gradually disappearing into the distance.
Carrying his luggage, Tang Chuan got off the carriage and immediately blended into the crowd, soon stopping in front of a three-story inn with the words "Ke Lai Ju" written on it.
This inn wasn't luxurious, but it was the quietest and cleanest on the whole street. The innkeeper was a lean old man. Seeing that Tang Chuan was young but had a calm demeanor, he didn't waste any words and simply asked, "How many days are you staying?"
Tang Chuan pondered for a moment and said, "Two days at the very least, it might be longer."
The shopkeeper nodded, took the money, and then had his assistant take him to a room by the window on the second floor.
The room wasn't big, with just a bed, a table, and a chair. The window faced the main street of Qingshan Town, and you could just see the figures of Soul Masters coming and going.
Tang Chuan put down his luggage and was about to take off his clothes to rest when suddenly, he heard the sound of wheels rolling on the ground from outside the inn window.
He subconsciously turned his head and looked out the window, where he saw two ornately designed and exquisitely decorated carriages slowly coming to a stop in front of the Guest House.
A blue emblem with gold patterns hung on the carriage. The emblem featured a blue ice crystal surrounded by seven shimmering water patterns, giving it a distinctly sect or academy feel.
The coachman lifted the carriage curtain.
The next moment, one after another slender figures filed out of the carriage.
Seven girls, dressed in matching outfits, all wearing well-tailored blue uniforms with ice crystal logos embroidered on their chests and silver-trimmed ribbons around their waists, exuded a fresh and elegant aura.
Each of them is exceptionally beautiful, with exquisite features and unique charm.
As they all stepped into the inn, a refreshing fragrance wafted through the air, momentarily pausing the flow of the atmosphere.
In an instant, the pedestrians, drinkers, and waiters on the street were all stunned.
"Who are these girls?"
"They're all so beautiful! They're all like fairies..."
"Are you stupid? Look at their clothes and the emblem on the carriage—those are Tianshui Academy uniforms! These girls are all Soul Masters!"
"Tianshui Academy? Is that the prestigious school that only admits female Soul Masters?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, seven of them, each one a gem..."
Discussions immediately arose.
Seeing this, the manager of Kelaiju quickly stepped forward, his face beaming with smiles, and said, "Ladies, are you here to stay? We can arrange rooms for you to rest right away."
Before the shopkeeper got close, a middle-aged woman walked out from behind the seven girls.
The woman was dressed in a plain gray robe, with a tall and straight figure and a cold expression. Although she wore no makeup, she had an aura of authority that commanded respect without anger. She was clearly the teacher leading the seven girls.
"We need four quiet and peaceful guest rooms, preferably not too close to other guests," the middle-aged woman said calmly, yet her voice left no room for argument.
"Also, meals can be delivered to your room; no other disturbance is required."
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's fawning face immediately became even more respectful, and he nodded and bowed repeatedly, saying, "Alright, alright! Please come upstairs. Our Kelaiju has the quietest east-facing pavilion, near the back courtyard. The entire third floor is empty. I'll arrange for a waiter to lead the way."
As he spoke, he shouted, "Little Liu, quickly take these distinguished guests to the east wing on the third floor. The sheets and blankets have all been changed!"
A quick-witted young waiter immediately came forward and respectfully guided everyone upstairs.
Through the crack in the window, Tang Chuan looked downstairs and saw seven girls from Tianshui Academy following the middle-aged woman into the inn.
"It's actually... someone from Tianshui Academy."
Tang Chuan's gaze swept back and forth among the seven people, finally landing on a tall, slender, and aloof young woman, a slight ripple passing through his eyes.
"This must be Shui Bing'er, right? The big sister of Tianshui Academy. I never expected to run into them here."
"It seems they are also heading into the Star Dou Great Forest to find suitable spirit rings."
At this point, he frowned slightly and murmured softly:
"These seven people, plus the teacher leading the team, are probably all quite strong. If I encounter them on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest... I'll have to be extra careful."
Tang Chuan slowly closed the window, stepped back from the wooden window, and casually bolted the door shut.
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The next morning, at the crack of dawn, the morning mist had not yet dissipated.
Tang Chuan had already gotten up, washed up, and left the inn with his small bundle on his back. His steps were steady, his eyes were firm, and he was fully prepared.
Following the stone-paved streets, he soon arrived at the market in the center of the town.
Although this place is near the Star Dou Great Forest, it is quite lively due to the frequent comings and goings of Soul Masters. Many small vendors have already set up shop and are selling their wares. The weapon stalls on the street are filled with all kinds of weapons.
Steel knives, longswords, heavy hammers, short axes... you name it, they had it.
Tang Chuan circled around several stalls before finally stopping in front of a blacksmith shop.
This blacksmith shop looks unremarkable, but the ground is covered with coal slag, the furnace is still burning, and a burly blacksmith is shirtless, swinging a hammer to forge iron blanks.
Tang Chuan cut to the chase: "Boss, do you have any iron spears? Sturdy and practical, nothing fancy, just something that can pierce a soul beast."
Upon hearing this, the blacksmith grinned and pointed to a long black iron spear leaning against the weapon rack next to him.
"This wind-piercing spear is made of thick, refined steel. It has no patterns, but it is hard and heavy enough to be suitable for a low-level Soul Master like you to use for self-defense."
Tang Chuan picked up the iron spear, weighed it in his hand. The shaft was icy cold, the grip was excellent, heavy but not dull, and the tip was sharp, faintly exuding a chill.
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