Ch.306Chapter 306 – Another Peaceful Day at the Academy

With the help of Cheonhyeryeong, I finished my bee-washing ritual and began my formal training in the Celestial Demon Divine Art.

Regina and Karen expressed slight dissatisfaction about this.

Was it because they disliked having less time with me?

However, after one comment from Cheonhyeryeong, both of them permitted me to learn the Celestial Demon Divine Art from her.

‘This master intends to make my husband someone who overflows with energy day and night, anywhere. Wouldn’t that be better for you both as well?’

That one statement about making me someone who could exert strength anytime, day or night.

With this, Regina and Karen were completely won over.

‘Hmm, hmm. Come to think of it, they say a man needs strength for a harmonious marriage.’

‘The same applies to women. It would be truly sad if a woman’s husband died before her. So go with the determination to build a healthy body.’

Having secured the cooperation of both women, Cheonhyeryeong truly worked me hard, just as she said she would.

“Argh! Does this really count as training?”

“The energy of the Celestial Demon Divine Art must be felt throughout your entire body before you can control it at will! So stop complaining and follow this master’s teachings!”

Unlike her usual self, Cheonhyeryeong teaching martial arts was the very embodiment of a strict master.

Under her guidance, I continuously rolled around absorbing celestial energy into my body, and with Cheonhyeryeong’s help, I circulated this energy, gradually making it my own.

Through this process, I barely managed to grasp the Celestial Demon Divine Art before the new semester began.

Even then, it wasn’t a martial art with specific movements but the most basic internal energy cultivation method.

To master this method, simply named the Celestial Demon Mind Method, I literally had to roll on the ground.

“Anyway, with this master’s help, you’ve mastered the Celestial Demon Mind Method, so isn’t that good enough?”

“That’s true.”

Moreover, without even being instructed to do so, Cheonhyeryeong had opened all my meridian points like the Conception and Governing Vessels and the Baihui acupoint using the internal energy in my body.

She said she had opened them in advance during the bee-washing to save time.

Hearing this, I once again thought that the Celestial Demon was truly different.

Anyway, I could now control the energy of the Celestial Demon Divine Art to some extent through the Celestial Demon Mind Method.

“Even just mastering the Mind Method has the power to make a sickly person live beyond 100 years.”

“That long?”

“Isn’t it obvious? You’ve absorbed the energy created at the meeting point of heaven and earth and made it your own, unifying heaven, earth, and humanity. Naturally, as your physical body strengthens, your lifespan extends.”

Cheonhyeryeong then said that my lifespan would exceed 200 years at the very least.

“This master doesn’t know for certain, but I feel like I could live as long as I wish. However, what’s most precious to this master is you, so if you were to die, this master would also abandon all attachments to this world and ascend.”

Though her statement was somewhat embarrassing, I learned just how much Cheonhyeryeong cherished me.

After learning the Celestial Demon Mind Method, I returned to the academy to find it bustling with many more students than before.

“What’s going on?”

“Something interesting seems to be happening.”

Seeing students gathered in clusters in front of the bulletin board, chatting, it seemed some new information had appeared.

I approached the bulletin board with Cheonhyeryeong, and there was a paper nailed to it with the following content:

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The Explorers Guild is organizing a new expedition!

A great adventurer has discovered a new continent beyond the western sea, where the storms that were once considered forbidden territory have disappeared.

We have decided to call it the “New Continent,” and we are organizing an expedition team to go there together.

If you are interested, please contact the Explorers Guild.

May great adventures accompany your future!

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Ah, so they’re organizing an expedition team. I never expected there would be people setting out on adventures like Amundsen and Scott who explored the polar regions in the old days.

“Oh, a new continent to the west. How fascinating.”

“Do you know something about it?”

Cheonhyeryeong showed interest in the Explorers Guild’s announcement. Her reaction suggested she might know something, which made me curious.

“To the west of this continent, or to the east from the continent where this master lived, there was a sea with relentless storms. It seems that has suddenly disappeared.”

A sea with relentless storms.

“So no ships ever traveled in that direction?”

“This master doesn’t know much about that. After all, this master has never gone to sea on a ship.”

Of course. With the legendary teleportation skill “Celestial Demon Dimensional Step,” why would she need to take a ship?

Then she probably hasn’t experienced a boat excursion either?

‘A boat excursion.’

That sounds nice. Everyone gathering together, preparing picnic boxes, setting a boat on a scenic lake, and enjoying a peaceful rest.

I asked Cheonhyeryeong if she would like to go on a boat excursion.

“A boat excursion? I have wanted to try it at least once.”

“Then how about we all prepare some lunch boxes and go on a boat excursion when we have time?”

“Would this master refuse such a proposal? Especially when it’s a request from you, this master’s husband.”

Hmm, since Cheonhyeryeong is also positive about it, I should add a boat excursion with everyone to my plans for later.

Anyway, when I went home, I found Regina frowning at a pile of documents on her desk.

“Sis? What’s wrong?”

“Ah, Patos. Did you finish your training well?”

“Thanks to having a good teacher, I can now handle basic internal energy manipulation. But what’s going on that has you staring down a pile of documents?”

If Regina was having a staring contest with paperwork, it must be something serious.

“Did you see the Explorers Guild notice on the bulletin board?”

“Yes, I did.”

“The Explorers Guild sent a cooperation request. Judging by the minimum period of one year, it seems they plan to establish an outpost and conduct full-scale exploration.”

Hmm, but why would the Explorers Guild send a cooperation request to the academy?

“Why are they asking for cooperation from here? There are many other places they could go to.”

“The Explorers Guild is a state institution, so it’s difficult for them to handle unexpected accidents if they receive help from unverified individuals.”

Ah… I understand now. It’s hard to deal with the aftermath if civilians are included in a state project and accidents occur.

“But why send a request to the academy?”

“The Explorers Guild, with His Majesty’s permission, has agreed that third and fourth-year students who join the expedition and complete a certain period will be recognized as ‘graduates’ rather than just ‘completers.’ So I’m having a hard time determining the criteria for eligible students.”

It might be difficult to bring up the boat excursion now. I’m not shameless enough to casually suggest going boating for fun in front of someone who’s working hard.

“How about we go somewhere for fun when you’re less busy?”

“Really? Where are we going?”

But contrary to my concerns, Regina’s expression completely changed when I mentioned going out, and she seemed very pleased.

“How about preparing lunch boxes and going to a lake with gentle waves and a soft breeze for a boat excursion?”

“A boat excursion? I know a good place for that. If I’m going to play with our husband, I’d better work hard now.”

Regina seemed to like my suggestion of a boat excursion, and she returned to her work with a slightly improved mood.

Well, it seems right to be a bit more attentive. I should also bring this up with Karen.

I went up to my room and took out a small pocket watch.

Though it looked like a watch on the outside, when opened, it contained a small mirror.

As I adjusted the minute hand of the pocket watch, my face disappeared, and Karen’s face began to appear.

“Patos! What’s the matter? You’re contacting me first?”

“I’ve talked about this with others, and I thought I should talk to you too.”

I brought up the boat excursion to Karen as well.

“Sounds good! Let me know when the date is set. I need to adjust my schedule at the imperial palace.”

“Alright, I’ll contact you later.”

Karen also readily agreed to my proposal for a boat excursion.

Hmm, but I feel like I’m forgetting someone… must be my imagination?