Above the Galaxy
Chapter 184 - 134: The Grace of a Beauty!_3

Chapter 184: Chapter 134: The Grace of a Beauty!_3

"Thank you, class monitor," Tang Fei said with a broad smile, "I’ll treat you to a meal when I get the chance."

"No, thanks," Lu Siyu bluntly refused.

"Ha ha ha... the monitor really knows how to save me money."

Tang Fei let out a dry laugh, then walked over to his own control panel and began to assemble the Mechanical Beast he had designed, following Lu Siyu’s instructions: White Tiger.

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Ever since he found out about his origins, the person Tang Fei dreaded meeting the most was Phoenix.

Because he didn’t know how to face her or in what manner he should treat her.

Now, and in the future.

Would they even have a future? Could they have a future?

He didn’t even like to think about such questions.

Just thinking about it gave him a headache.

Before, Phoenix was one of the most trustworthy people on this planet for him. Next to Little Fatty, it was Phoenix.

Moreover, Phoenix was a local of New Star and an Empire Princess. He felt that with her presence, he and Little Fatty had a sense of security on this new planet and a bright future ahead...

As long as he stayed close to them, he wouldn’t lack for Star Coins in the future.

But what now?

Still, he did meet Phoenix.

After a day’s training, when Tang Fei exited the Gravity Room, he found Phoenix waiting for him outside.

Seeing Tang Fei drenched in sweat, Phoenix took a handkerchief from her pocket and handed it over.

Tang Fei took it and wiped his face, then asked, "Why are you here?"

"Can’t I be here?" Phoenix asked with a smile.

It had been several days since the adult ceremony banquet, and she had not seen Tang Fei.

Reason told her to keep her distance, but emotionally she couldn’t help wanting to be close.

Besides, she was here on official business...

"I didn’t mean that," Tang Fei said. "Isn’t it class time right now? Don’t you have class?"

"I do have class. I didn’t attend," Phoenix candidly admitted, pulling a book from the bag she was carrying and said, "I went back and brought this for you."

"What is this?" Tang Fei extended his hand to receive the book.

After the great catastrophe, such antique books had become increasingly rare. Every book that survived held irreplaceable value.

Ordinary people wouldn’t easily bring out an original copy like this; most were reproductions or digital versions.

"Aren’t you trying to reinforce your cultivation foundation? I brought this book out from the palace for you," Phoenix said, looking at Tang Fei.

Tang Fei looked at the book in his hands, which was titled with the three characters: "Imperial Court Scripture."

"Imperial Court Scripture?" Tang Fei asked.

He was worried he had misread the characters.

"Yes, ’Imperial Court Scripture,’ the cultivation technique used by Royal Family Members during their Foundation Establishment," Phoenix said proudly. "Personally, I think it’s one of the more superior Foundation Establishment techniques."

"How did you manage to take this out?" Tang Fei’s eyes widened.

Such secret books of cultivation were treasures carefully preserved within families and not something that was easily shown to the outside.

For Phoenix to just bring out the original like this was nearly rebellious...

"I said I wanted to review it to strengthen my foundation... who would dare to check my Phoenix Pavilion?" Phoenix said with a grin. "Just make sure not to let others see it, and you’ll be fine."

"What if I learn this technique in the future?"

"Once it’s a done deal, what can they do? Besides, it’s just a Foundation Establishment technique; they won’t pay much attention to it. Feel free to use it."

Tang Fei looked down at the book in his hands. Was this a secret book of cultivation?

This was indeed a great favor.

He paused for a moment, then said quietly, "Thank you."

"What are you thanking me for? It’s the least I could do."

Tang Fei tucked the "Imperial Court Scripture" away to prevent it from being seen by passing teachers and students.

He looked at Phoenix and asked, "Do you know how to get into White Crane Academy?"

Phoenix was taken aback for a moment, then quickly persuade him, "Is it because of Shen Xinglan? Tang Fei, don’t fall for his provocation. You just need to be yourself... you are you, there’s no need to compare yourself with anyone."

Phoenix thought Tang Fei wanted to enter White Crane Academy as soon as possible because of himself, especially since Shen Xinglan was indeed a man who could exert enormous pressure.

In front of all the guests, he had invited Tang Fei to join White Crane Academy soon. Wouldn’t Tang Fei have some thoughts?

"I’m doing this for myself," Tang Fei said with a smile. "What difference would there be between me and a salted fish if I didn’t have dreams?"

Phoenix looked at Tang Fei skeptically and asked, "Really?"

"Really. I just want to become stronger."

As for what he would do after becoming stronger? He couldn’t say.

Phoenix finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "White Crane Academy selects students from universities across the nation each year. Top institutions like the First Military Academy of the Empire get one spot each year..."

"However, it’s usually upperclassmen who compete for this spot. Exceptionally talented freshmen can participate too, but the chances are slim... after all, studying two more years definitely solidifies one’s foundation."

"So, if you want to be admitted to White Crane Academy, first, you need to be the top student in the entire school..."

"Of course, there’s another way of admission. Like those prodigious youngsters, who have been famous from a young age and who then pass the personal assessment of the Academy’s Headmaster, opening a special admission channel for you... This could even give you a chance to become the direct disciple of the Academy’s headmaster."

"Is that how Shen Xinglan did it?"

Phoenix looked into Tang Fei’s eyes and said, "That’s exactly how Shen Xinglan did it."

"I understand," Tang Fei said.

He was not a prodigious youngster like Shen Xinglan, nor did he have the family background that Shen Xinglan had.

His path was to become the top student in this school.

Since being the top student was necessary, then he’d aim to become the top student.

"Really trying for it?" Phoenix asked.

"Really trying for it."

"This year?"

"This year."

Phoenix looked at Tang Fei with a worried face and said, "Then you don’t have much time left..."