Teacher... Are you willing to accept my repayment?

Ye Feiyang calmly nodded his head.

Nowadays, the task of serving tea and water in the academy was no longer handled by Zhu Zhuqing but by some cute-looking beast-eared girls.

Several of them had outstanding talent, so Ye Feiyang immediately decided to let them become students of the academy as well.

Of course, the chores were still unavoidable—after all, each of these girls was worth 300,000 gold coins. It felt like a waste if they were only for admiration and not made to do more work.

Ye Feiyang's gaze fell on Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er as he asked, "You two, who will come forward to become my disciple first?"

One controlled ice elemental power, and the other wielded flame energy. Their attributes should have been mutually restraining, yet they exuded a strange harmony when standing together, and their relationship was very good in private.

"Hey! Teacher is asking you! Don't just stand there!" Xiao Wu reminded them with a smile from the side, her tone full of playfulness.

"We'll do whatever teacher arranges!" Both of them spoke almost simultaneously, their voices crisp and uniform.

Ye Feiyang couldn't help but smile and directly called out, "Then Bing'er, you go first."

Shui Bing'er felt a little nervous—this was her first time experiencing such a formal disciple-acceptance ceremony. However, Xiao Wu and the others had already explained the process in detail, so she just needed to follow along and didn't need to panic too much.

Ye Feiyang accepted the disciple-acceptance tea from Shui Bing'er, took a sip, and said solemnly, "From today onwards, Shui Bing'er, you are the fourth personal disciple under my tutelage."

Following the usual practice, he took out a sword-leaf-shaped bracelet and handed it over: "This is the token of a personal disciple. You must keep it safe. Put it on now."

Shui Bing'er's small hands trembled slightly as she took the bracelet, clearly overwhelmed with excitement. She softly said, "Thank you, teacher," and carefully slipped the bracelet onto her wrist.

The moment the bracelet touched her skin, Ye Feiyang's consciousness quietly entered the system interface.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully accepting the fourth personal disciple: Shui Bing'er!]

[Personal disciple Shui Bing'er has been bound to the Host's fourth Soul Ring slot!]

[The Host's current fourth Soul Ring age has been dynamically updated to: 9000 years]

[Shui Bing'er's information panel has been expanded:]

Name: Shui Bing'er Qualification Rating: S-Class Martial Soul: Ice Phoenix Current Soul Power: Level 36 Soul Ring Configuration: Yellow, Yellow, Purple

[Shui Bing'er has completed deep system analysis! A personalized growth gift package has been granted:]

Martial Soul Advancement Pill ×1: Can optimize the Martial Soul's origin, then greatly enhance one's potential, guiding the Martial Soul towards a higher-level benign evolution.

Mystic Ice Phoenix Record ×1: A top-tier scripture that perfectly matches the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, allowing control over extreme cold power, achieving effects like freezing a thousand miles, soaring phoenixes, and the ability of nirvana rebirth.

[Recommended auxiliary cultivation technique: Ice Heart Sutra] Effect: Maximally refines spiritual power, maintains absolute calmness, enhances fine control over ice elemental energy, increases resistance to mental attacks, and also improves the fluidity of Martial Soul Fusion Skill execution.

[Compatibility Assessment: Perfect match! This disciple has immense potential. This technique can greatly strengthen her top-tier crowd control abilities, pushing the freezing, slowing, defensive, and burst characteristics of ice elemental abilities to their peak, granting her stronger area control, single-target damage, and self-preservation methods.]

[Mystic Ice Phoenix Record Core Ultimate Skills Summary:]

Mystic Ice Saint Body: Temper the body with extreme cold power, achieving immunity to extreme temperatures, greatly enhancing resistance to ice elemental damage and physical strength, and also assimilating objects upon contact.

Frozen Kingdom: Unleash an extreme cold domain. Within the domain, the temperature plummets, significantly slowing down enemies' speed and Soul Power circulation. Ice elemental skills become significantly more effective, and targets weaker than oneself can be instantly frozen.

Hōyoku Tenshō: Condense the Ice Phoenix's wings, gaining extreme flight capabilities. While soaring through the sky, the wings can launch countless ice crystal feathers for area attacks.

Absolute Zero: Condense a point of ultimate cold, releasing a terrifying cold current capable of freezing space and concepts, inflicting devastating freezing damage on a single target, almost impossible to defend against.

Ultimate Divine Power: Ice Phoenix Descent: Summon the complete phantom of the Ice Phoenix, unleashing a devastating cold wave impact, freezing everything in a vast area, freezing enemies' Soul Power and thoughts, possessing terrifying power to alter the environment.

Ye Feiyang quickly scanned the system information, couldn't help but feel envious—these skills were too powerful! Moreover, the Ice Phoenix had a hidden trait, "Nirvana Rebirth." Even if it were shattered into pieces, it could revive. This was a heaven-defying divine ability unique to Phoenix Martial Souls.

What made him even happier was that his fourth Soul Ring's age had already reached nine thousand years, and it was about to advance from purple to a black ten-thousand-year Soul Ring. Before long, the earlier Soul Rings would likely also upgrade to ten-thousand-year Soul Rings. At that time, revealing his Soul Rings would surely shock many people.

"Sigh, I get to experience the joy of showing off again. This simple and unpretentious sense of satisfaction is truly addictive," Ye Feiyang lamented inwardly.

He looked at Shui Bing'er and said with a smile, "Bing'er, don't get too excited yet. Sit properly, there's another opportunity for you."

Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu, who were standing nearby, were already accustomed to this. They stood with their arms crossed, wearing knowing smiles, waiting to see Shui Bing'er's surprised reaction. Even though Ye Feiyang was "showing off," they felt prouder than if they had received the opportunity themselves.

Shui Bing'er looked at Ye Feiyang with a bewildered expression, but her heart was pounding with excitement—was she finally going to become stronger like Zhu Zhuqing and the others?

Ye Feiyang took out the Martial Soul Advancement Pill and handed it to her: "Eat this."

Shui Bing'er didn't hesitate at all. She took the pill and put it into her mouth. The pill melted upon contact, and a gentle energy instantly spread out. Her Martial Soul began to stir faintly, and the originally ice-blue phoenix phantom slowly appeared behind her, quietly undergoing changes.

The process of Martial Soul advancement was not only painless but also felt indescribably comfortable, as if all her pores had opened up, making her want to hum aloud. But remembering that people were watching, she suppressed the urge to make any strange sounds.

The onlookers clearly felt Shui Bing'er's aura visibly elevating. The ice phoenix phantom behind her also became more solid and noble. A moment later, the phantom dispersed, and Shui Bing'er's Martial Soul had completed its advancement—Undying Ice Phoenix!

After the advancement, Shui Bing'er stood frozen, clearly stunned by her new Martial Soul. She couldn't believe that such a heaven-defying opportunity would fall upon her. Her Ice Phoenix Martial Soul was already of considerable quality, and now it had ascended to a higher level. Her Soul Power also jumped by two levels, reaching Level 38, just one step away from becoming a Soul Ancestor.

This rate of improvement was more than ten times faster than her previous diligent cultivation. Shui Bing'er opened her mouth several times, wanting to speak, but due to extreme excitement, she couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

Seeing her like this, Ye Feiyang couldn't help but smile, "Look how excited you are. Calm down."

"T-Teacher, my Martial Soul has successfully evolved! It's called the Undying Ice Phoenix now!" Shui Bing'er finally found her voice, her tone filled with disbelief and joy.

Huo Wu, standing beside them, watched with her mouth slightly agape, her shock no less than Shui Bing'er's. If she hadn't witnessed it with her own eyes, she would never have believed that a Martial Soul could advance in such a way. She couldn't help but start imagining: what would her Fire Shadow Martial Soul become if it could also advance?

"Wow! Undying Ice Phoenix! That name sounds so powerful! Little Bing'er, you're going to soar from now on!" Ning Rongrong was genuinely happy for her, her face beaming with smiles.

She didn't feel envious at all—after all, her own Martial Soul had already advanced. The current Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was in no way inferior to anyone else's Martial Soul, even ranking among the top tier. Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu felt the same way. They had all experienced similar fortunate encounters and could only offer blessings to Shui Bing'er, as they would soon be fellow disciples.

Ye Feiyang raised his hand to signal everyone to quiet down, "Don't get excited just yet, Bing'er. Sit properly, it's not over yet."

It was only then that Shui Bing'er finally understood why Ning Rongrong and the others became so emotional when mentioning Ye Feiyang, as if they wanted to pour out their hearts. Anyone who went through this would surely fall for him, right?

The "ice mountain beauty" of the past now had flushed cheeks and was fidgeting uneasily. However, she still managed to compose herself and sat down, waiting for Ye Feiyang to bestow further fortune.

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A faint spiritual light flickered on Ye Feiyang's fingertips as he slowly walked up to her and gently touched her forehead. The next second, the core essence of the Mystic Ice Phoenix Record and Ice Heart Sutra surged into Shui Bing'er's sea of consciousness like a tide, deeply imprinted in her memory.

This wasn't just simple memorization; it was a "comprehension of true meaning in a single thought" inheritance. Through the system's direct infusion, even the cultivation techniques and insights were imparted, making it a "guaranteed to teach" experience.

This miraculous method of imparting skills once again opened a door to a new world for Shui Bing'er. She finally realized that she had been like a frog in a well, completely unaware of how vast the world of Soul Masters could be.

After receiving the cultivation techniques, Shui Bing'er was stunned once again. She couldn't help but exclaim inwardly, This teacher is too amazing! What kind of divine method is this for imparting knowledge? It's incredible!

After a rough overview of the cultivation techniques in her mind, Shui Bing'er had only one feeling—power!

"T-Teacher, my gratitude to you is so immense that even if I were to be shattered into a million pieces, I could never repay it! From this day forward, Bing'er will only obey your commands. If I ever betray you, may I die a terrible death!" Shui Bing'er stood up and made a solemn vow in front of everyone to show her determination.

Ye Feiyang reached out to help her up, his voice gentle, "Since you've joined my tutelage, we are family. You don't need to say such things anymore." He paused and continued, "Alright, go familiarize yourself with the new cultivation techniques first. If you have any questions, come back and ask me."

Shui Bing'er nodded, her heart filled with joy and gratitude, and turned to leave the hall.

Ye Feiyang turned his head and looked at Huo Wu, who was still somewhat dazed, and said with a smile, "Now, it's your turn, Huo Wu."

Seeing Huo Wu's stunned expression, everyone couldn't help but chuckle secretly. Xiao Wu stepped forward and gently nudged her arm, "Hey, Huo Wu, what are you spacing out for? It's your turn to become a disciple!"

Huo Wu snapped back to attention, saying somewhat flustered, "Ah? Huh? Oh... Is, is it my turn? Where's the, the tea? Where's my disciple tea?"

She was indeed extremely nervous, but it was mostly due to her overactive imagination. If she hadn't known about Shui Bing'er's experience, she wouldn't have been so flustered.

Before Shui Bing'er left, she gently nodded at Huo Wu and said softly, "Fifth Junior Sister, don't be nervous. Just cooperate with Teacher. Do whatever he asks you to do." She also briefly shared her own recent feelings, hoping to help Huo Wu relax.

Huo Wu pouted and looked at the strange expressions of Ning Rongrong and the other two. Teased by everyone, she actually calmed down a lot. She picked up the disciple tea that had been prepared earlier, offered it to Ye Feiyang, and then accepted the Sword Leaf Bracelet and put it on, officially becoming Ye Feiyang's fifth Personal Disciple.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully accepting the fifth Personal Disciple: Huo Wu!]

[Personal Disciple Huo Wu has been bound to the Host's fifth Soul Ring slot!]

[Current Host's fifth Soul Ring Age has been dynamically updated to: 17,000 years]

[Huo Wu's Information Panel has been expanded:]

Name: Huo Wu

Aptitude Rating: S-Class

Martial Soul: Fire Shadow

Current Soul Power: Level 35

Soul Ring Configuration: Yellow, Yellow, Purple

[Huo Wu has completed deep system analysis! A special growth gift package has been granted:]

Martial Soul Advancement Pill × 1: Can optimize the Martial Soul's origin, greatly enhance potential, and guide the Martial Soul towards benevolent evolution to a higher level.

Heavenly Flame Scripture × 1: The ultimate method for controlling fire, not pursuing simple explosive destruction, but specializing in the condensation, morphological transformation, and precise control of flames.

[Recommended Auxiliary Cultivation Technique: Flame Condensation Thread Technique]

Effect: Extensively trains fine control over flames, allowing them to be condensed into threads, nets, and various forms, greatly enhancing control and versatility. Perfectly complements Huo Wu's control-type characteristics.

[Compatibility Assessment: Perfect Fit! This disciple has immense potential and unique Martial Soul characteristics. This cultivation technique system can maximize the advantages of her control-type flames, granting her extremely strong flame manipulation, binding, and detonation abilities, compensating for the lack of sustained burst power.]

[Summary of Heavenly Flame Scripture Core Ultimate Skills:]

Fire Spirit Saint Body: The body is highly compatible with flames, possesses extreme resistance to fire damage, can partially elementalize, immune to some physical attacks, and soul power recovery speed is also accelerated.

Huo Wu's Shining Sun: Condenses a highly compressed flame energy body that can be precisely controlled remotely, achieving tracking, binding, and continuous burning effects. It can also be detonated at any time, causing large-area damage.

Repelling Fire Ring: Releases a ring-shaped flame shockwave that repels and burns enemies at close range, serving as an excellent self-preservation and control skill.

Flame Brand: Imprints a flame mark on the target, allowing for remote sensing of the target's location and greatly enhancing the damage and effects of subsequent fire-element skills against that target.

Ultimate Divine Power: Flame Emperor's Grip: Gathers flame energy within a large area into the palm instantaneously, forming a highly compressed, dark red fireball. It does not explode upon throwing but forms a giant flaming hand that seizes or suppresses the target, continuously refining it until the target is annihilated.

After reading the system information, Ye Feiyang couldn't help but inwardly click his tongue, "I'm so envious of them for being able to become my disciples! The cultivation techniques the system gives to disciples are all top-tier scriptures, directly pointing towards the path of longevity. Moreover, each set perfectly matches their individual characteristics, it's just too thoughtful."

He exited the system interface and took out the Martial Soul Advancement Pill, handing it to Huo Wu, "You get one too. Swallow it."

Huo Wu took the pill without hesitation and put it in her mouth. Just like Shui Bing'er, the pill dissolved upon entering her mouth, and a gentle energy spread out. Her Fire Shadow Martial Soul began to stir, and a more solidified flame phantom gradually appeared behind her.

A moment later, the Martial Soul advancement was complete, and Huo Wu's Soul Power directly leaped to Level 37.

Although Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu's current levels are slightly lower, it's because they are younger. Ye Feiyang was confident that within half a year, they would all break through to the Soul Ancestor realm.

Now that he had accepted Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er, there were no suitable candidates for Personal Disciples for the time being. Ye Feiyang planned to visit the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well next—he figured Tang San and his group should be arriving at Heaven Dou City soon. However, it was still early, so he wasn't in a hurry. He planned to wait and bring his five disciples there later to cultivate for a period, absorbing some immortal herbs to enhance their strength.

As soon as Huo Wu completed her Martial Soul advancement, she excitedly grabbed Ye Feiyang's hand, her voice choked with emotion, "Teacher! You are my family from now on! Oh my god, my Martial Soul has really advanced, it's called the Supreme Flame Spirit now!"

She looked up at him, her face full of anticipation, and asked, "Teacher, what do you think of this name? Isn't it super cool?"

Hearing this, everyone smiled back at her in agreement. Shui Bing'er now completely understood the reverence Zhu Zhuqing and the others felt for Ye Feiyang—anyone would be completely smitten after experiencing something like this, right? Looking at Huo Wu's expression, it was clear she had already become Ye Feiyang's "little fan girl."

"Huo Wu, don't rush, it's not over yet! Sit properly, Teacher's 'showing off in front of everyone' isn't finished," Xiao Wu teased with a grin.

Ye Feiyang glanced at her and said with mock displeasure, "What do you mean 'showing off in front of everyone'? This is called imparting knowledge and teaching! Where did you learn your studies?"

He thought to himself, I'm not doing this to show off. I'm not someone who likes being in the spotlight.

Xiao Wu chuckled and didn't argue—whatever the teacher said was final anyway.

Huo Wu snapped back to reality and quickly sat cross-legged on the ground, saying with anticipation, "Teacher, I'm ready, please begin!"

Ye Feiyang clicked his tongue and inwardly grumbled, Why isn't there a single pure person in this world? Everyone has more thoughts than the next. The human heart is truly complex.

He didn't say anything aloud, only reminding her, "Alright, stop your chatter. Calm your mind and prepare to receive the cultivation techniques."

As his words fell, spiritual light flickered on Ye Feiyang's fingertips, and he gently tapped Huo Wu's forehead. The next second, the core tenets of the Heavenly Flame Scripture and the Flame Condensation Thread Technique surged into her sea of consciousness like a tide.

Huo Wu became excited once more—she could clearly feel that these cultivation techniques would allow her to grow infinitely. Anyone would be as excited as she was.

Huo Wu blinked her large, watery eyes and gazed at Ye Feiyang affectionately, saying with utmost sincerity, "Teacher... are you willing to accept my repayment? Do you prefer long hair or short hair? Just say the word, and even my life is yours!"