Chapter 8: Roommate Dai Yueheng
"Are you very interested in spirit tools?"
Jiang Ming put down the book in his hand and looked at the Dormitory Manager.
This was the first time the Dormitory Manager had actively asked him a question, Jiang Ming said softly:
"Yes, I am indeed quite interested in spirit tools. Old sir, do you have any research on spirit tools? Can you teach me?"
Jiang Ming asked with some anticipation.
He had already determined that this old man, who looked like his body was buried in the ground with only his head showing, was a hidden expert. If this old man had research on spirit tools, then he was at least a Seventh-Rank, or even an Eight-Rank Soul Guide!
As for Ninth-Level, Jiang Ming had learned a bit before coming. There were no Ninth-Level Soul Douluos in the Soul Guidance System of Shrek Academy.
Not only the Soul Guidance System of Shrek Academy, but aside from the Sun Moon Empire, Ninth-Level Soul Douluos on the entire Douluo Continent were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns! They could almost be said to be non-existent!
However, Seventh-Rank was also fine; teaching him was definitely enough.
Looking at the expectant gaze in Jiang Ming's eyes, the Dormitory Manager shook his head and said:
"I can use spirit tools, but I haven't researched the crafting of spirit tools, so I can't teach you."
Hearing this, the anticipation in Jiang Ming's eyes faded, but he wasn't too disappointed either.
After all, in a few more days he could go to the Soul Guidance System to audit classes. By then, he would definitely be able to find a powerful Soul Master who could teach him!
"Little fellow, I really don't know how to craft spirit tools, and I can't teach you, but I can introduce someone to you."
The Dormitory Manager looked at Jiang Ming, and a smile appeared on his aged face.
"Hmm? Who is it?"
Jiang Ming leaned his ear closer and looked at the Dormitory Manager.
"Fan Yu, he's quite good with spirit tools, he can teach you!"
The Dormitory Manager slowly spoke a name.
Fan Yu, Jiang Ming secretly memorized this name. Someone who could be recommended by the Dormitory Manager must be a powerful Soul Master!
"I've remembered, thank you!"
Leisurely time is always very short; in the blink of an eye, a morning passed.
Jiang Ming stood up, put away the lounge chair, and looked at the Dormitory Manager.
"Old sir, I'm going to eat lunch first, let's continue chatting this afternoon."
After speaking, Jiang Ming strode towards the cafeteria.
However, after just a few steps, Jiang Ming seemed to remember something and returned to the Dormitory Manager's side.
Jiang Ming squatted down beside the Dormitory Manager's lounge chair and said with some complaint:
"Old sir, I know you must be a high-level figure at Shrek Academy. Can you report to the relevant departments that it's one thing for the cafeteria not to provide tables and chairs, but it's also not allowed to take food out? This is too inconvenient!"
Of course, this wasn't a big deal for Jiang Ming, after all, he had tables and chairs in his Storage Soul Tool. He just didn't want to take out his own tables and chairs every time. After eating, he also had to wipe the table, which was troublesome.
Last time, that blue-haired girl left several grains of rice on his table while eating.
"Uh..."
The Dormitory Manager obviously hadn't expected Jiang Ming to tell him this. He opened his mouth slightly and said with some difficulty:
"This isn't under my jurisdiction, I can't help..."
Although the Dormitory Manager was a big shot in Shrek Academy, he had never been involved in such logistical management. It would seem inappropriate to specifically mention this in the Sea God Pavilion.
"Is that so? Then never mind. I'll go report it to the Dean after classes start. Old sir, I'm leaving now."
Jiang Ming nodded and went to the cafeteria to eat.
Today, he didn't encounter the girl who used his table and chairs last night, but there were quite a few more people in the cafeteria.
Today was the last day for new students to register, and most new students had already registered, so it was normal for there to be more people.
Walking to the cafeteria window, Jiang Ming originally wanted to eat something good like yesterday, but he took out the money bag and glanced at it. After calculating in his mind, he still gave up the extravagant life of big fish and big meat.
There were still a few hundred gold coins in the money bag, and the few hundred gold coins of pocket money that Madam Nie secretly gave him. Eating was definitely enough.
But his money wasn't just for eating; learning spirit tools, whether it was buying Materials for practice or other aspects, was very expensive!
Especially since what he was researching was a single-use spirit tool like the Soul Guidance Cannonball, this was a money pit!
After simply ordering one meat dish and one vegetable dish, and adding triple the amount of white rice, Jiang Ming took out his own table and chairs again.
As the saying goes, eat well for breakfast, eat enough for lunch, and eat less for dinner!
Jiang Ming also had a Heart Spirit. The energy required for body strengthening was a lot, which was reflected in his appetite to some extent.
Yesterday, he ate Spirit Beast meat. Even if the portion wasn't large, the energy was very sufficient, filling him up!
Now, food costing one silver coin naturally couldn't compare to Spirit Beast meat costing several gold coins. He could only rely on white rice for energy intake.
"The taste isn't bad, it's just that the energy contained is a bit low..."
Jiang Ming muttered to himself, shoveling a large mouthful of rice into his mouth.
It seems I need to hurry and find a way to make money, otherwise, my daily nutrition won't keep up...
Jiang Ming wasn't someone who would shortchange himself, and he also knew that relying on saving money to maintain his life was not feasible; he had to make money!
It's just that school is about to start. During the day, he has to attend classes in the Martial Soul Department, audit classes in the Soul Guidance System, and meditate and Cultivate at night. How can he make money?
As he was thinking, the food on the plate was quickly finished.
Facts have proven that eating speed can be very fast when one doesn't speak while eating.
Putting down the plate, putting away the table and chairs, Jiang Ming returned under the Grand Maple Tree.
Only this time, he didn't continue reading, but instead looked up at the sky with slightly furrowed brows, thinking.
Seeing this, the Dormitory Manager's lips curved slightly, and he chuckled softly.
So young, where do so many worries come from?
Jiang Ming pondered for an afternoon, thought of dozens of ways to make money, but also rejected them all afternoon.
Some methods seemed feasible, but were difficult to implement.
Some methods were simple and crude, but easily violated school rules and couldn't be sustained in the long run.
And there were some methods that required connections. Previously, when he was in Qingshui City, the biggest connection in the entire Qingshui City was him, but in Shrek Academy, besides the Dormitory Manager beside him, he didn't seem to know anyone with status.
Alas, making money is really troublesome...
Unconsciously, night fell again.
Jiang Ming bid farewell to the Dormitory Manager, returned to the dormitory, lit the incense in the small censer, and prepared to meditate.
However, just as Jiang Ming got into bed and sat down cross-legged, the dormitory door was opened. A handsome person with short golden hair walked in.
Is this the roommate? He's really late. Classes start tomorrow, and he only arrived tonight.
Jiang Ming muttered to himself, then got out of bed and sized up this roommate.
"Hello, I am Dai Yueheng."
After the other party put down his luggage, he extended his hand and greeted Jiang Ming.
Jiang Ming reached out and shook his hand, introducing himself:
"Jiang Ming."