Before Lillie and her group get past the gates, the security had to thoroughly search through their belongings for any cellular devices, or any gadgets that was deemed a distraction for the students.

Studying at Soaring Dragon Academy means your must turn over your connection to the outside world and give your absolute attention to your studies and training. ​​

But of course, the Academy is not completely ruthless. Students are free to browse the internet in the school's computer laboratories in one particular day every week—with time limit.

"I'm afraid we have to part ways for now." Han Taiyi said with a forlorn smile as they all finally entered the Academy in the lounge area. "Lizheng and I need to pass our reports and receive our rewards then attend classes."

"We enjoyed spending time with all of you. Thank you for letting us join your adventure even if it's only for a short while." Chu Lizheng bowed.

"We enjoyed your company as well." Lillie returned the sobbing Han Taiyi's bear hug. "My offer from before still stands. You two are free to visit us at the Gentle Tempest Courtyard anytime when your schedule permits."

Han Taiyi's face brightens. "You're the best! And if it's not much of a bother...may we receive the lessons we missed from you?"

"Absolutely."

Han Taiyi squealed and attacked Lillie with another bear hug. Students and teachers, who witnessed this, were appalled by her "brash" behavior towards a Grand Disciple.

"Let's definitely go for a soak in the hot spring when Lizheng and I are free. My treat." Han Taiyi generously offered. "Maybe invite that girl from before too? I kinda wanted to know her story; how she end up like that."

A soak in the hot spring requires the bathers to go fully nude. Lillie would be foolish if she accepted that.

Not only would others see her body, but it'll definitely melt her make-up. Also, going inside a warm area would be uncomfortable for someone who wears fake skin.

Lillie didn't reject nor agree to Han Taiyi's offer, but instead, replied, "I'm curious as well, but we mustn't probe on her privacy like that." She patted Han Taiyi's shoulder with a light, scolding tone.

After a long farewell exchanges, the two Sun Students set off to the opposite direction, disappearing through the hallways.

Trailing behind her Senior Brother, Lillie held onto Ethan's biceps as the three of them trod around the maze that is the massive Academy.

Ethan felt like he was suddenly transported in the ancient times, and they were actually inside the imperial palace.

They exited the main building and walked along the open passageways that, instead of walls, pillars sculpted into dragons supported the ceiling.

His eyes wandered all over the stunning and elegant visage of the Chinese garden that seemed to be tended with great care, and was given the most exquisite features he'd ever seen.

The landscape was decorated with beautiful sorts of vegetations, fish ponds with lily pads and flowers floating on the surface, stoned bridges, and hexagonal pavilions.

And since the sun was at its near rest time, Students littered around the vast, open area; maybe to enjoy their after-class break.

A number of few lay on the grassy ground beside a pond taking a nap, others stood by the bridge to enjoy the scenery, and some under the pavilion's shade with some refreshments.

Exiting and entering different buildings later, they finally arrived in front of the imposing, wooden gates of Gentle Tempest Courtyard.

Since the place was quite far away from the main building, the surrounding area was quiet and deserted.

Students that aren't under Grandmaster Wei tutelage wouldn't dare go near in fear of facing Grandmaster Wei's wrath.

The courtyard was surrounded by an equally imposing and intimidating, stoned wall that hides the whole premises.

Carved on the wooden gate was a beautiful, Chinese calligraphy of the courtyard's name.

Grandmasters' courtyards are like a school inside of a school where the direct disciples resides with their respective masters.

There are students as well as teachers who were assigned to the Grandmasters to help them look after their courtyards. The students are not the Grandmasters' disciples, but they receive points as a salary.

There are three Grandmasters in total, and each obviously have their own courtyards.

The main building is the center point of the Academy's terrain. Grandmaster Wei's courtyard is located in the North, Grandmaster Yang in the West, and Grandmaster Xie in the East.

As for the South, the courtyard standing there belongs to the Headmaster.

Death stumbled on the rough, cobblestoned ground when the wooden gate that he was about to push, suddenly swung opened by an elderly man in his late 60's wearing a black changsang robe.

His wrinkly face stretched as he smiled brightly at his second pupil.

"Little flower ah, how could you let your old master wait this long for you to arrive?"