Douluo: The Glory of the Peerless Angel

Chapter 36 Senior Sister, What Would You Choose? (Part 1)

Ling Bai looked at the woman who had suddenly appeared in surprise. For a moment, he did not recognize her. In a daze, a jumbled scene flashed before his eyes.

In the platinum crystal palace, the woman stood before him, gazing at him. Her six golden wings fluttered gracefully, and her red lips curved into a faint smile.

"Senior sister, what are you doing here?"

Ling Bai held the book firmly, temporarily putting aside the images that suddenly flashed through his mind.

"I'm more curious about why you're standing there dumbfounded than why I'm here." Han Ruoruo's beautiful face was like a lotus emerging from water, and the waist-cinching design of her red school uniform accentuated her graceful waistline.

"I came to read for a while, but then I found out I didn't have enough permissions."

Ling Bai said helplessly, "Who knew that Shrek Academy had set up a soul-guided access control system on the second floor of the library, so freshmen like me don't even have the qualifications to go in."

"Want to come in?"

Han Ruoruo turned her head, and Ling Bai noticed the slightly swaying silver earring and a smile that he had never seen before, which had a somewhat quirky and mischievous quality.

"Since we're already here..."

Ling Bai utters classic quotes without hesitation.

Han Ruoruo was instantly convinced: "That seems to make sense. We're already here, it would be a shame not to go in and take a look. Come on, your senior sister will show you!"

Han Ruoruo swiped her school badge on the Soul Guidance Gate, and then that melodious voice came through:

"Han Ruoruo, you have red-level reading access to the Inner Court Library. You are welcome to enter the second-floor restricted book area for borrowing and research. Please note that every page is a precious asset of the entire continent. Please cherish and protect all books in this area."

Han Ruoruo pushed open the heavy pear wood door, and a sense of vicissitude and ancient history rushed towards her. The pure wood decoration on the second floor gave the two of them a touch of dark brown woodiness.

"That voice..."

Ling Bai seemed to understand something and asked, "Is it yours, Senior Sister?"

"You got it right, but there's no reward." Han Ruoruo joked, "In the past, there were teachers in charge of the forbidden book area on the second floor, but after the Soul Guidance Department developed the exit restriction system, the library became an unattended area."

Most students in the academy only care about practical combat. Compared to the simulation training area and the Soul Arena, the library is the place no one wants to come to. When recording voice messages, I'm practically the only person the academy can find.

Han Ruoruo said, "I've always felt that books record the experiences of our predecessors and the blessings they bestow upon future generations. Whether you're an ordinary person or a Soul Master, you should learn from them until the very end. But whenever this topic comes up, I see contempt on their faces, which I really dislike. I haven't seen anyone else in the library for a long time, except for you, Junior Brother."

Han Ruoruo's eyes sparkled. On the way to introduce the inner courtyard to Ling Bai, she had intentionally or unintentionally hoped that Ling Bai would visit the library more often, and Ling Bai did not disappoint her.

"Reading brings knowledge, brightens the eyes, and benefits one's actions." Ling Bai stepped past Han Ruoruo and walked towards the rows of wooden bookshelves. "Although the number of books I've read is not as vast as yours, senior sister's, I will continue to read."

Han Ruoruo paused for a moment, then her beautiful, bright eyes curved into a charming smile: "If everyone were like you, Junior Brother, I believe the disciples of the academy would develop in a more comprehensive way."

"Senior sister, you can't force yourself to study."

Ling Bai browsed through the various book titles, replying casually as he did so.

"Yes, even Le Xuan couldn't handle it. She once advised me that Soul Masters have basically learned all the knowledge they need in Shrek Academy's outer court. As inner court students, we should focus more on improving our Soul Power and immerse ourselves in actual combat."

Han Ruoruo walked opposite Ling Bai, the two separated by a row of bookshelves, their dappled shadows visible through the gaps between the books.

"Senior Sister is being a bit arbitrary. There are many things in the book that Soul Masters should study carefully. Six years in the Outer Academy is far from enough for us to understand the entire Soul Master world," Ling Bai said frankly.

There are many people who didn't understand mathematics even after twelve years in their previous life, so there's no reason why a mere six years in the outer academy could teach students everything a soul master should know.

Han Ruoruo covered her mouth and smiled: "You can only tell me this. Don't talk about it after we go out. It wouldn't be good if Le Xuan found out."

"Okay, I'll listen to my senior sister."

Ling Bai pulled out a pure black book from the bookshelf, its thickness comparable to five bound Xinhua dictionaries. He found a window seat on the second floor and sat down.

Unlike Ling Bai, who only took a sip, Han Ruoruo held a stack of books in her hands, piled up even higher than her head. She sat opposite Ling Bai, placing the "Book Tower" beside her with a muffled "Duang" sound.

After the muffled thud, the library fell into a long silence. They were all intelligent people who understood the art of leaving room for each other.

The sunlight streaming through the window shone on their hair, making it shine like gold and reminiscent of fine silk.

After an unknown amount of time, Ling Bai straightened his aching back slightly and looked at Han Ruoruo opposite him. She was still engrossed in her book, her jade-like hand supporting her snow-white chin.

From Ling Bai's perspective, one can see the woman's long neck and collarbone. The clusters of white and pink resemble painted peonies, with a few stray strands of hair sticking to them like flower stamens. Blue veins extend downwards along the flower, reaching deeper into the clothing.

Library, morning, sunshine, senior student...

He suddenly thought for no reason that if this were his previous life, a university would probably be the place where a couple first fell in love.

Ling Bai smiled and continued turning the pages of the book.

A few minutes later, Han Ruoruo raised her hand to tuck a strand of hair that had fallen onto the tip of her nose. Her gaze then lifted, and the boy opposite her had an unnaturally handsome face with fair and clean features. The broken sunlight fell into his golden eyes, warm and serene.

After a while, seeing that Ling Bai was still stuck on that page, Han Ruoruo couldn't help but whisper, "Junior Brother, is there anything you don't understand? Would you like me to take a look?"

"Um?"

Ling Bai raised his head, his golden eyes meeting Han Ruoruo's concerned gaze. He thought for a moment, nodded, and closed the book. Han Ruoruo then saw the six large characters on the black book cover.

The Legend of the Evil Soul Master of the Mainland.

Han Ruoruo frowned slightly. The Chronicles of Evil Soul Masters on the Continent records the lives of many evil soul masters over the past ten thousand years, including the heinous acts they committed that have angered both heaven and man. Shrek Academy keeps it to help its students understand the evil and terror of evil soul masters and to cultivate in them a sense of justice to fight against evil soul masters for the rest of their lives.

"Junior brother, is there... something wrong with you?" Han Ruoruo asked hesitantly.

The Chronicles of the Evil Soul Masters of the Mainland is essentially a biography, not some incomprehensible tome, so Ling Bai shouldn't be unable to understand it.

"Senior sister, we are enemies with all evil spirit masters, aren't we?"

"Of course!"

Han Ruoruo's tone was resolute. She had been enrolled in the Inner Academy for many years and had encountered evil spirit masters while carrying out surveillance missions. Having witnessed the cruelty and ruthlessness of evil spirit masters, she would not have any pity for any of them.

"Then, Senior Sister..."

Ling Bai patted the black book and said:

"If you were the one awakening an evil martial spirit, what would you choose?"

(End of this chapter)