Chapter 22

Rong Taotao, fully equipped, with a survival knife strapped to his leg and a halberd in his hand, quickly descended to the first floor.

Just then, he saw Yang Chunxi chatting with a teacher at the entrance of the training hall.

Rong Taotao walked over quickly, put his hand in his pocket, took out a bunch of chocolates, and stuffed them all into Yang Chunxi's coat pocket.

Yang Chunxi: "......"

Seeing the bulging coat pocket, Rong Taotao smiled awkwardly.

Yang Chunxi said with a scolding look, "Why didn't you put them in the locker?"

"Ah, survival... isn't it about cooperation and mutual benefit? I thought I'd find a few people who look friendly and build some relationships," Rong Taotao said with a smile.

"You have quite a few ideas," Yang Chunxi said casually, then asked, "Didn't I tell you not to bring anything?"

Rong Taotao said, "Hey, don't say that. It's a good thing I brought them. I just gave Li Lie a piece of chocolate."

"Hmm?" Yang Chunxi looked at Rong Taotao in surprise, "Who?"

Rong Taotao: "Li Lie, Mr. Li."

Yang Chunxi: "???"

Young man, you have quite a network, don't you?

You know all the elites?

You've only been at Songjiang Soul Martial University for two days, and you've already recognized half of the faculty with your cigarettes, alcohol, sugar, and tea?

Seeing Yang Chunxi's surprised expression, Rong Taotao rubbed his head and smiled foolishly again, "Ah, it's not that bad!

Yesterday, I checked the faculty information of Songjiang Soul Martial University. It's full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers!

I still have a long way to go. There's a lot of work to do!"

The faculty of Songjiang Soul Martial University includes the "Three Friends of Cold Weather," the "Four Etiquettes of Pine Soul," and the "Four Seasons of Snowy Realm."

These are just the ones who are well-known. Those who haven't "made the list" are also incredibly strong!

Firstly, this is one of the highest-ranking institutions in China, so it's natural that the faculty is very strong.

But that's not the main reason. The fundamental reason for the high level of the faculty at Songjiang Soul Martial University is its location near "the wall."

In recent years, there have been over a hundred battles on the Snowy Realm land!

Peace is temporary.

War is the main theme.

A considerable number of the faculty at Songjiang Soul Martial University are specially assigned by the state, which is a clear policy bias.

These highly skilled teachers come here not just to teach but to fight on the front lines as soul martial warriors when necessary!

They teach to impart knowledge and skills.

They fight to defend the borders.

Their profession is not military, but they are the reserve force guarding the northern front of China.

The unique geographical location has made Songjiang Soul Martial University a place of many strong individuals.

Any well-known teacher, paired with a few others, could probably start another soul martial university...

Rong Taotao followed the "Four Etiquettes" yesterday and found many strong individuals.

Yesterday, he also learned that his sister-in-law is a genius, an extremely terrifying genius.

Yang Chunxi is the "Spring" of the "Four Seasons of Pine Soul," and the only young soul martial warrior who was specially hired back to the university as a teacher just two years after graduating.

In the faculty of Songjiang Soul Martial University, she is the undisputed leader of the young faculty.

No wonder his brother Rong Yang likes her. It really fits the old saying: fish find fish, shrimp find shrimp.

But in front of Rong Taotao, Yang Chunxi didn't show any aura of a strong individual. She just looked at him with a scolding expression and said, "Do you have any more chocolates in your pocket? Take them out."

Rong Taotao saw Lu Mang coming down from the second floor out of the corner of his eye. He took a piece of chocolate from his pocket and threw it to him, saying, "Eat it, it's a sure win, no loss!"

Lu Mang caught it subconsciously. Although he didn't say much, he peeled the wrapper and ate it right away.

While eating, he held up the half-eaten chocolate and waved it at Rong Taotao.

Hearing Yang Chunxi's words, Rong Taotao handed over the remaining chocolates and nodded to the unfamiliar teacher before walking out.

"Rong Yang's brother," the female teacher said, smiling as she watched Rong Taotao walk away.

"Um." Yang Chunxi understood what she meant. She just didn't explicitly say "Xu Fenghua's son," but the effect was the same.

The female teacher said softly, "The top teachers are leading the young class. It's clear that the school values the young class project."

"Um." Yang Chunxi hesitated, "The teachers' skills are top-notch, and they can certainly ensure the safety of the children, but their personalities..."

The female teacher smiled at Yang Chunxi, "If you're worried about the teaching effect, why don't you apply to the school to teach this child?"

Yang Chunxi nodded silently, hoping it would be approved.

Rong Yang entrusted Tao Tao to me, so there can't be any mistakes.

Besides...

Yang Chunxi watched Rong Taotao walk away and sighed softly in her heart.

She really likes this mischievous child.

...

Twenty minutes later, a hundred middle school students lined up neatly in front of the training hall. Led by the teachers, they walked out of the north gate of the school and saw a group of tall horses and soldiers in white snow camouflage standing next to the Snowy Night Shock.

Songjiang Soul Martial University could invite the Northern Snow Flame Corps to escort the children because of its close ties with the Snow Flame Corps.

The huge snow-white horses, with their deep-sea blue eyes, silently watched the innocent children.

A cold wind emanated from the Snowy Night Shock, spreading out. The cavalry team of over a hundred Snowy Night Shocks was truly magnificent and beautiful...

More frighteningly, they were as still as statues, just like the soldiers beside them.

This shows that the Snowy Night Shock is truly suitable to be a human's soul beast.

Under the command of the officer, the students stood next to a soldier.

Rong Taotao followed the queue and came to a young soldier. To his surprise, the soldier looked very young, possibly not even 20 years old?

At such a young age, he's already a soldier in the Snow Flame Corps?

Rong Taotao carefully memorized the soldier's face. This was a matter of life and death. If everything went well, this soldier would protect him in the next ten days.

The soldier had a pair of bright, distinctive eyes, easy to remember.

However, the soldier was not allowed to move. Although he felt Rong Taotao's intense gaze, he still looked straight ahead without any reaction.

"Everyone, mount the horses!" On the command, the soldiers quickly mounted their horses, leaving the students standing there, unsure what to do.

The young soldier leaned down and extended his hand to Rong Taotao, saying, "Step on the stirrup."

Compared to his actions, the black and white armband on his arm was more eye-catching.

It was a large "Snow" character.

Because the armband's background was black, it became the only conspicuous color on the snow camouflage.

"Okay." Rong Taotao, holding the halberd, grabbed the soldier's hand and mounted the horse.

As the group set off, Rong Taotao held the halberd in one hand and the soldier's jacket in the other, and asked quietly, "How many years have you been in the army?"

The soldier's snow camouflage had only an armband, no shoulder badge, so Rong Taotao couldn't tell how long he had been in the army.

Hearing this, the soldier said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you."

Oh, the young man misunderstood, thinking I was worried about his strength because he looked young.

The hooves of the horses made a "clattering" sound. Even in the thick snow, the Snowy Night Shocks moved as if on flat ground, supported by special soul techniques, their hooves never sinking into the snow.

Rong Taotao huddled behind the soldier and said, "No, you misunderstood. I just wanted to ask what the conditions are for joining the Snow Flame Corps."

The young man answered, "I graduated from Songjiang Military Academy. In my second year of high school, Songjiang Military Academy came to our high school to recruit, and I joined. After graduation, I entered the Snow Flame Corps."

"Oh... do you need to be admitted in advance?" Rong Taotao muttered, "Does the Snow Flame Corps also recruit students from Songjiang Soul Martial University?"

"Of course, as long as all the conditions are met."

It was clear that the young soldier was friendly to students who aspired to join the Snow Flame Corps and was willing to answer their questions.

Indeed, a considerable number of Songjiang Soul Martial University students joined the Snow Flame Corps after graduation.

Even now, some students who haven't graduated yet are already interning at the Snow Flame Corps under the school's organization.

Rong Taotao pursed his lips and said, "What conditions and what level do you need to meet to stand guard at the third wall?"

Hearing this, the young soldier didn't answer immediately.

This time, the students' assessment location was just north of the first wall, and each student still needed a personal bodyguard.

To go to the northernmost third wall...

The young soldier suddenly asked, "Why do you want to go there? To the third wall?"

"Uh." Rong Taotao stuttered, "I learned about the Dragon River Battle in junior high school history. I want to see it."

The soldier: "It's not open to the public. No visits are allowed."

Rong Taotao: "That's why I'm asking, what level do you need to reach after enlisting to be qualified to stand guard at the third wall?"

The soldier was silent for a moment and said, "I'm not sure, but I think... at least a Soul Lieutenant would be required."

Hearing this, Rong Taotao nodded silently.

Soul Soldier, Soul Warrior, Soul Lieutenant, Soul Commander, Soul General.

A Soul Lieutenant already represents the elite level of China's military. This is a very high requirement.

For example, Rong Taotao had specifically looked up online about Gao Lingwei, a senior student who uses a halberd. She just led her team to a third-place finish in the national high school competition.

Undoubtedly, Gao Lingwei is a top-tier fighter among all high school graduates in China.

Her current rank is Peak Soul Warrior.

How many high school students are there in China each year?

During the explosive growth years of physical fitness, after three years of hard training, only a small part of the students at the top of the pyramid can achieve the second level, Peak Soul Warrior.

It's easy to imagine how difficult it is to become a Soul Lieutenant.

Especially for a Soul Soldier, this is undoubtedly a very distant goal.

A considerable number of people are stuck at Peak Soul Warrior for their entire lives, unable to reach the threshold of Soul Lieutenant, which is a very realistic situation.

Fortunately, Rong Taotao has excellent potential, with an initial awakening of 6 soul slots, making him a true prodigy.

Even more fortunate, Rong Taotao has a mysterious inner soul map. Although he hasn't figured out how to use it yet, it seems to be able to help his career.

Rong Taotao composed himself and thought, one step at a time. First, let's pass this assessment!