#24 - friend

Quan Yi hadn't expected Huo Wu to suddenly look up. He was slightly surprised.

Quan Yi nodded lightly, greeting her. He didn't plan to disturb Huo Wu, and started to walk towards other seats with his plate.

Seeing that Quan Yi was about to leave, Huo Wu suddenly stopped him.

Quan Yi thought she wanted to talk about something, so he sat down opposite Huo Wu.

Huo Wu noticed that his hair was a little damp, reminding her of their previous encounters.

"Do you always train before eating? Why do you always look like this before coming to the cafeteria?"

Quan Yi's condition at the moment could be described as very tired. Although he hid it well, if you looked closely, you could clearly recognize his state.

"Yeah. Just some daily exercise."

Huo Wu's mouth opened slightly, a little surprised. Quan Yi was so hardworking. Although she didn't know what he was doing, it must be very hard.

Quan Yi was very strong, as could be seen from his punch that sent Sun Jie flying yesterday.

Even Quan Yi, who was like that, felt tired. What level of training was he undergoing?

Originally, Huo Wu had stopped Quan Yi to show off her training results.

Because, through a whole night of practice yesterday, Huo Wu had successfully broken through to level thirteen.

Although this caused her to be a little listless in the morning, Huo Wu was still very excited, especially after seeing Quan Yi, which made her want to show off even more.

But this sense of pride suddenly disappeared.

Because Quan Yi wasn't idle either, he was also working hard to practice every day.

"Is there anything wrong?"

Hearing Quan Yi's question, Huo Wu's expression became a little awkward. But her expression suddenly changed, becoming somewhat confident.

"Why? Can't I call you if there's nothing wrong? Didn't we become friends yesterday? Or is it just me who thinks so?"

Quan Yi thought she was looking for him for something, but he didn't expect it to be such a simple reason.

That's right, Huo Wu was just a six-year-old child after all. Quan Yi felt that he was overthinking it.

"No, no. I'm just afraid of disturbing you."

As he spoke, Quan Yi took out the soul beast meat and started eating it in front of Huo Wu without any scruples.

Huo Wu looked at Quan Yi eating and found it a little funny. She had originally regarded him as an imaginary enemy, but seeing him like this, she felt that she was too immature.

"Hey, I broke through to level thirteen today. You wait, I'll catch up with you soon."

This time, Huo Wu didn't have that kind of boasting mentality in her heart, only the desire to share her joy with a friend.

In fact, Huo Wu had already recognized Quan Yi as her friend. Otherwise, with her proud personality, she would not have said the word 'friend' so easily.

Huo Wu didn't have any friends of the same age, because her height, background, and talent made all her peers unconsciously stay away from her. ♦ ♦     ♦ ♦

But Quan Yi was the first peer to approach or even surpass Huo Wu in all areas. This feeling was the first time for Huo Wu.

Huo Wu was actually a little happy to meet someone who could look at each other on equal terms.

So, she decided to tell Quan Yi the good news.

When Quan Yi heard that Huo Wu was level thirteen, he wanted to congratulate her. But with food still in his mouth, he could only put down his bowl and chopsticks, extend his arms towards Huo Wu, and raise his thumbs to show that she was too amazing.

Seeing that Quan Yi didn't forget to chew the food in his mouth even when congratulating others, Huo Wu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Hahaha, I really can't help it, you look too weird like this, just like a squirrel. Hahaha"

Huo Wu laughed so hard that she trembled, just like yesterday. The movement was too great, causing her dark red wavy long hair to flutter, which was very beautiful.

Quan Yi finally understood why Huo Wu was laughing wildly at him yesterday.

Although it was indeed a bit weird, was it necessary to laugh so loudly?

Quan Yi looked at Huo Wu speechlessly.

"Sorry, hahaha, I didn't mean to." Huo Wu noticed Quan Yi's gaze and quickly apologized, but she still couldn't help but laugh.

Quan Yi waved his hand indifferently and continued eating without caring.

After a hearty laugh, Huo Wu felt her fatigue disappear and her mood was great. She followed Quan Yi and began to eat heartily.

Quan Yi watched the girl in front of him, and his mood also became cheerful.

At this moment, the distance between the two seemed to be closer.

After eating, Huo Wu asked, "What are you going to do after eating? Go back to the dormitory?"

"Yeah, I'm going back to take a shower, and then I plan to go see our academy's simulated environment training ground." Quan Yi planned to go see the fire-attribute simulated environment training ground in the morning.

"Simulated environment training ground? I also want to go and see, let's go together later." Huo Wu was also very interested in the simulated environment training ground, and without thinking much, she planned to go see it with Quan Yi.

"Huh?"

"It's settled then, see you at the dormitory entrance in an hour."

After speaking, Huo Wu happily left the cafeteria.

Huo Wu didn't even give Quan Yi time to answer.

Quan Yi actually wanted to go alone, but seeing Huo Wu's excited expression, he couldn't bear to spoil her mood.

"Sigh ~."

Quan Yi could only sigh helplessly.

Back in the dormitory, Quan Yi quickly washed up.

With more than ten minutes left, Quan Yi took out the guide and started to re-read the section on the simulated environment training ground.

The primary academy's simulated environment training ground was actually borrowed from the Blazing Fire Academy.

The primary academy's simulated environment was actually the underground flame vein, which is the underground magma.

Its source was in the Blazing Fire Academy, and the primary academy's was just one of its branches.

The flame vein was like an underground river, flowing deep underground. A long time ago, the dean of the Blazing Fire Academy discovered the flame vein deep underground and put it to use.

When Quan Yi heard this news from his mother, Su Ling'er, he was also very shocked.

As expected of an academy representing the fire element, it was indeed extraordinary.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Quan Yi immediately closed the guide and went to the dormitory entrance.

At the entrance, Quan Yi was still wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and black shorts, but this wasn't the outfit he wore in the morning.

Quan Yi had many identical clothes, and there were also larger sizes of the same style.

Although these two clothes looked very simple, they actually contained hidden secrets.

These were clothes produced by the Quan family themselves, from the materials to the handwork, they were the best in the Heaven Dou Empire. The fabric was soft, breathable, and very comfortable to wear. Moreover, because it was custom-made, it fit perfectly, and it would not affect Quan Yi's strenuous exercise at all.

This outfit was the best training suit for Quan Yi.

Quan Yi arrived at the entrance fifteen minutes early, but the time was already approaching.

At this moment, Huo Wu's voice suddenly came.

"Quan Yi!"

Quan Yi turned to look at Huo Wu, who was striding with her long legs, running quickly.

Huo Wu had changed her clothes, not the casual clothes from the morning, but more formal attire.

A fire-red dress, with golden patterns carved on the dress in just the right places.

With her long hair dancing and her skirt floating, Huo Wu was like a noble fire elf, running happily towards Quan Yi.

"So cute."

Quan Yi looked at Huo Wu and couldn't help thinking in his heart.

Huo Wu ran to Quan Yi, panting slightly, and asked nervously, "Am I late?"