Qi Lin's storage Soul Guidance Device contained quite a bit of ingredients, so he showed off a little in the dormitory.
The result of this little display was that it instantly conquered Ning Rongrong, who had grown up accustomed to delicacies from mountains and seas.
Even Zhu Zhuqing, who came from a similarly distinguished background, ate with her mouth full of oil. Although she didn't exclaim repeatedly like Ning Rongrong, her constantly picking up dishes with her chopsticks said it all.
"Oh my heavens, Qi Lin, whoever marries you in the future will truly be blessed."
Ning Rongrong looked at Qi Lin with sparkling eyes.
Now she had one more reason to abduct Qi Lin back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
However, listening to Ning Rongrong's praise, Qi Lin just shrugged and said:
"Actually, when Xiao Wu and I were studying at Notting Academy, except for the first two or three years, Xiao Wu basically did the cooking afterward."
As soon as he said this, not only Ning Rongrong but even Zhu Zhuqing was shocked.
Xiao Wu can cook?
Seeing the distrustful expressions on their faces, Xiao Wu unhappily let out a light hum and said, "What kind of expressions are those?"
"You don't believe I can cook?"
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing nodded in unison.
At this point, Qi Lin smiled and said, "Then you've guessed wrong, Xiao Wu really can cook, and she's no worse than an average chef."
After all, Xiao Wu's cooking skills were taught by him.
Who told Xiao Wu to be greedy for food when she was at Notting Academy, always pestering Qi Lin to cook for her.
Could Qi Lin indulge her like this?
So he simply taught Xiao Wu how to cook directly, letting her be responsible for cooking from then on, while he acted like a noble lord, having clothes handed to him and food served to him.
As a result, after two or three years, Xiao Wu's cooking skills were truly cultivated.
With Qi Lin's endorsement, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing finally believed this fact.
"You're amazing!" Ning Rongrong gave Xiao Wu a thumbs up.
Xiao Wu slightly raised her fair chin, like a proud white swan.
After the meal, Qi Lin, after cultivating for two or three hours, took the three girls to the training ground.
As he passed the playground from a distance, he happened to see Yu Xiaogang directing Tang San and a few others to run on the playground carrying large baskets filled with stones on their backs.
"Hmph!" Ning Rongrong let out a disdainful snort towards the direction of their training.
"I thought Master's training method was how advanced, turns out it's just these same old training methods."
"If it's just this kind of training method, where can't you train? Why specifically come to Shrek?"
Qi Lin smiled slightly and said, "Alright, let's go!"
Although he also didn't think much of this kind of training method, he similarly had no interest in pointing fingers at people behind their backs.
Only then did Ning Rongrong give up, obediently following behind Qi Lin.
At the same time!
Dai Mubai and the others on the playground also noticed Qi Lin and the others.
Dai Mubai frowned and said, "We've already trained for so long, and they're only starting now. Isn't Teacher Qi Lin too lax with them?"
Ma Hongjun snorted and complained, "If you ask me, Qi Lin doesn't know how to teach students at all. Have you ever seen a twelve-year-old teacher?"
Dai Mubai and Oscar shook their heads. Only Tang San, who had been classmates with Qi Lin for six years, stated truthfully:
"Although I also think Qi Lin's performance like this is irresponsible, he really does know how to teach students."
"During those years at Notting Academy, I often challenged Xiao Wu. Because I added poison attributes to my Blue Silver Grass, Xiao Wu could only fight me to a draw for a time."
"But later, perhaps because of Qi Lin's secret guidance, I gradually stopped being a match for Xiao Wu."
Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai raised an eyebrow.
But then he asked curiously, "Aren't you friends? Did he not teach you anything at all over these six years?"
Tang San's expression froze, and then he explained with a smile, "Perhaps he has his own considerations."
At this moment, Ma Hongjun chimed in sarcastically from the side, "His own considerations, huh? I think he's just selfish. He has such good stuff and doesn't share it with friends. What kind of friend is that?"
As soon as this was said, Oscar decisively stayed silent.
He couldn't possibly respond to that, and Dai Mubai also didn't say anything.
Both of them were smart people!
A hint of gloom flashed in Tang San's eyes.
He considered himself to have treated Qi Lin quite well. Whenever Qi Lin came to ask him about knowledge regarding metal materials, he always told him everything he knew.
As a result, Qi Lin researched and came up with an excellent training method himself, but he kept it hidden.
Who was he guarding against?
Qi Lin: Oh my, you can't say things like that, you know. Back when I asked you for knowledge about metal materials, it was to create Soul Guidance Devices. Just tell me, have I ever given you any of the Soul Guidance Devices I made?
What's more, the Soul Power Training Method was something Qi Lin only researched and developed in the past two-plus years!
On the other side, Qi Lin still didn't know that Tang San had developed a serious rift with him.
Of course, even if he knew, he wouldn't take it to heart.
At this moment, he was sitting idly on a large rock, watching Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu, who were undergoing Soul Power training, from a distance.
Compared to Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, who were still very new to training, Xiao Wu could already climb trees and walk on water with swift steps, and could even transform her soul power into other forms.
For example, covering her hands to form fists, or covering her whole body to turn into armor. These are especially practical for combat.
If she became more proficient, she could even develop various powerful soul skills based on the flow and form of her soul power.
However, currently, only Qi Lin could do this.
Night!
After the training ended and they finished eating, Flander gathered everyone.
Qi Lin knew that Flander was likely preparing to have the new students who had just joined the academy participate in Fight Arena battles at the Suotuo City Sotou Great Spirit Arena.
Qi Lin still supported this action.
He had always believed that as a Soul Master, you could dislike the Fight Arena, but you couldn't not know how to fight in the Fight Arena.
On the way to the Sotou Great Spirit Arena, Flander walked over to Qi Lin.
"I know about what happened today. This matter was indeed Xiao Gang's lack of thorough consideration, but he is just like that. I hope you don't take offense."
Qi Lin, Xiao Wu, and the third person walked at the back of the crowd. After hearing Flander's words, Qi Lin looked at Yu Xiaogang ahead and shrugged.
"It was Rongrong who was questioned by Master, not me, but I still think Master has low emotional intelligence."
"Low emotional intelligence?"
"It means he doesn't know how to talk!"
Flander showed a look of realization, then looked at Ning Rongrong and said, "Rongrong, I apologize to you on behalf of Xiao Gang here."
Ning Rongrong let out a cold snort and didn't reply.
Flander stood there feeling slightly awkward.
Actually, even he himself initially thought Ning Rongrong wouldn't be so well-behaved, so he went to observe in secret for a while.
Although he didn't know the purpose of Qi Lin teaching them to train like that, when he saw Ning Rongrong honestly following Qi Lin's instructions, he left with peace of mind.
Who would have thought that as soon as he left with peace of mind, Yu Xiaogang would cause trouble right after.
Now there are two small groups in one academy, and it actually looks like there's a clear division between them.
If things continue like this, I'm afraid Shrek Academy will split up before long.