Douluo: Lord of Arms

Chapter 17 East Sea College
Donghai College!

Lin Xingyu looked at the sign in front of him, and finally, he chose to come to Donghai College.

Lin Xingyu carefully researched and compared various colleges in the East China Sea before ultimately choosing East China Sea College. Wu Zhangkong had been teaching there for several years, and it seemed the story of the Dragon King legend was about to begin.

Coming to Donghai College now would provide him with a wealth of resources. Everything else was fine, but finding a spot on the Spiritual Ascension Platform was a challenge for Lin Xingyu. Lin Cheng already had a new family, so he was reluctant to ask him for help.

Although he could increase his soul's age, the speed was too slow and the efficiency was too low. It would be much faster to come to Donghai College and eat a wave of resources.

Lin Xingyu had now reached level 27, and his soul power was increasing rapidly. He gained two levels from absorbing souls, averaging five levels per year. Considering his daily focus was spread across so many tasks, this progress was truly remarkable.

Lin Xingyu had completed his third martial arts blood transfusion and was in the process of his fourth. The blood transfusion had deepened his connection with his martial spirit, accelerating its secondary awakening. The effect on his body was becoming increasingly pronounced, even his eyes turning a golden red.

At the entrance of the college, the gatehouse built with huge stones stands tall and majestic.

However, they simply studied for a longer period of time. Donghai College was the only large college in Donghai City, offering both intermediate and advanced levels. Intermediate college was compulsory education, with free tuition and no entry barriers, similar to junior high school in previous lives. Advanced college admission required passing a series of exams, similar to high school in previous lives, albeit with a longer duration.

As we entered the academy, we were surrounded by green trees, as if shrouded in emerald green. A broad avenue stretched out to the left and right, and straight ahead, a quaint bluestone pavement greeted us.

Lin Xingyu went to the Academic Affairs Office and used the recommendation letter from his previous elementary school. He successfully completed the admission procedures. He also went to the Academic Affairs Office to pick up two sets of school uniforms and a dormitory key.

He was naturally assigned to the best class in Grade 1, Class 1.

Lin Xingyu walked around the teaching building and came to the dormitory building at the back. The dormitory building was as tall as the teaching building, with a total of twelve floors. His dormitory was on the second floor, room 213.

During the days since he started school, the corridors were bustling with activity. Lin Xingyu followed the crowd to Dormitory 213 and discovered there were already three people inside. He was the last to arrive.

Pushing open the door, a standard four-person dormitory came into view. Inside, there were two bunk beds, two rectangular tables with four matching chairs beside the beds, and two cabinets against the wall. Although the space was small, it felt remarkably organized.

When Lin Xingyu entered the dormitory, he saw three people busy with brooms and rags, finishing up the work. The floor was spotless, the tabletops were polished to a shine, and the two lower bunks were occupied, their luggage neatly arranged.

"Hello, I should be the last one." Lin Xingyu greeted with a smile.

"Classmate, now you are here. We have already cleaned the beds and agreed that each person will clean once a day." A busy person answered.

No fights which is a good start.

"One day per person? Sure, I have no objection."

"My name is Lin Xingyu. What about you guys?" Lin Xingyu said as he walked towards the last empty bed. Seeing that the bed had been cleaned, he confidently placed the items he had received from the Academic Affairs Office and the luggage in the storage soul guide on the bed.

Wu Lang, who was carrying a garbage bag and about to leave, smiled heartily when he heard the voice. He raised his chin and said, "My name is Wu Lang. The one in the bed on the left is Fu Hongtao, and the one on the right is Zhang Yong. Welcome, we'll be roommates from now on!"

Wu Lang exuded a cheerful energy and was tall. Although the freshmen were only nine years old, he looked fifteen or sixteen, with a stubble of beard sprouting from his chin. Lin Xingyu was secretly astonished. Even if soul power could accelerate growth, the effect was too exaggerated. There was no need to rush to grow up, right?

Compared to Wu Lang's striking presence, Fu Hongtao and Zhang Yong seemed rather ordinary. With their average stature and unremarkable features, they were hardly noticeable in a crowd.

Lin Xingyu made his bed neatly, raised his wrist to check the time, and found that it was time for lunch. He turned to look at his roommate and invited him warmly: "I'm planning to go eat, so I'd like to see what the food in the cafeteria is like. How about joining us?" The three of them nodded in agreement. It was indeed time for lunch.

"Then let's go together!" Wu Lang said with a smile, his face full of enthusiasm. The four of them walked out of the dormitory together and headed towards the cafeteria.

Just as the four of them walked out of the dormitory building, they suddenly heard a scream. A young man flew out directly and fell from the second floor to the first floor. A moment later, the fight broke out on the second floor again. "Why are you city people so mean?" Another collision sounded on the second floor, and the pain stopped when they heard it.

Wu Lang was slightly stunned and couldn't help but sigh: "Is Donghai College so easy? The teachers don't care at all if we fight on the first day of school?" His tone was full of surprise, his eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, and his eyes were full of confusion and puzzlement.

"Let's go and leave them alone."

We soon arrived at the Intermediate School cafeteria. It was a rather large three-story building adjacent to the main teaching building. The aroma of food wafted from the first floor, where the first and second graders ate. Bright lights shone through the windows on the second floor, where the third and fourth graders dined. As for the third floor, it was the exclusive dining area for the fifth and sixth graders.

There are only tables in the Tunghai College cafeteria, supposedly to enhance the sense of urgency.

Lin Xingyu frowned slightly: "Could this rule be learned from Shrek Academy? Besides, they have given up on this set of rules now."

The cafeteria had three windows, serving meals by rank. Meals C were free and served standard fare; Meals B were half-price and featured slightly better ingredients; and Meals A were fully charged, featuring the finest ingredients, mostly soul beast meat. A single meal cost one thousand Federation coins, a considerable price.

Lin Xingyu walked towards the window of Restaurant A, and Wu Lang followed Lin Xingyu directly to the window of Restaurant A. Fu Hongtao and Zhang Yong looked at each other and followed him to the window of Restaurant A.

The ingredients used in East Sea Academy's A-grade meals are exquisite, featuring the meat of centuries-old farmed soul beasts and sea soul beasts freshly caught from the ocean. Thanks to East Sea City's coastal location, marine resources are plentiful. The chefs' exceptional skills and meticulous preparation ensure the dishes are naturally delicious.

The four of them stood in the cafeteria, eating while complaining about the strange rule of Donghai College of eating while standing, and shared their own experiences. After a few interactions, they soon got to know each other.

Wu Lang and Lin Xingyu were locals from Donghai City, while Fu Hongtao and Zhang Yong were from surrounding towns. No wonder, when ordering, Wu Lang and Lin Xingyu chose Course A without hesitation, while Fu Hongtao and Zhang Yong hesitated for a moment before following suit.

The atmosphere between the few of them became increasingly heated.

Lin Xingyu devoured a portion of meal A in a flash, then went to get two more. His appetite was astonishing these days; he could easily devour a whole cow in one meal, and he could also go days without food or water, and still be in great shape.

Lin Xingyu usually eats a normal amount and doesn't expect to get too much energy from his food. But even so, the amount he eats in one meal is enough for three or four people.

Lin Xingyu had just returned to the table with two A-grade meals when Zhang Yong, who was usually taciturn, suddenly looked intoxicated and spoke slowly.

Zhang Yong's eyes lit up, his face filled with unconcealed excitement, his voice rising unconsciously, "I heard there are so many beautiful girls at Donghai College! Ouyang Zixin, the top beauty in the Intermediate Department, I happened to catch a glimpse of her a while ago, and she was absolutely stunning!"

Lin Xingyu silently complained in his heart: "Good boy, this guy looks honest, but I didn't expect him to be so reserved. You really can't tell if he doesn't say anything." The topic instantly went off track, but the relationship between the four people became closer. They talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was warm.

Seeing that they had almost finished eating, Lin Xingyu picked up a glass of juice and said with a smile: "I wish everyone a good future!" The three of them responded.

After dinner, the four of them couldn’t think of anything else to see in Donghai College, so they decided to go back to the dormitory together.

(End of this chapter)