Shen Yue's Illness

Once people got caught up in gossip, they felt a powerful urge to talk. If they did not let it out, they would practically suffocate from holding it in.

Even without Fan Lang asking, Yu Jin still shared all the gossip he had heard.

"Instructor, I heard that the Hundred Flowers Saint has been making grand claims. He wants to use the Enlightenment Battle to challenge geniuses from every direction and prove that he is God Vast Star's number one prodigy. You're taking us to the Enlightenment Battle, so you might run into him then!" Yu Jin said as he followed Fan Lang.

"The number one prodigy? Heh. That only deserves a heh." Fan Lang sneered. "I truly wasn't his match before, but times have changed. Things are different now."

"Hehe, of course I have more faith in you, Instructor. If we're really talking about the number one prodigy, then you're the one who truly deserves the title."

"Enough, enough. Stop flattering me. Aren't you afraid you'll end up kissing a horse's ass?"

"That isn't flattery. I'm telling the truth—heaven and earth can bear witness!"

Yu Jin raised a hand to swear an oath, but Fan Lang had already walked away.

That very day, Fan Lang found time to visit Shen Yue. He had sent her an invitation several days earlier and arranged a time to meet.

They had chosen a teahouse as their meeting place.

Fan Lang directly booked out an entire floor for the sake of peace and quiet.

He arrived a little early. Before long, Shen Yue came as agreed, dressed in an elegant pale dress. Her expression was frosty, and her clear eyes were cold and sharp.

"Instructor Shen, please sit." Fan Lang gestured invitingly.

Shen Yue brushed the hem of her dress behind her