Douluo V: Martial Spirit Nine-Leaf Swordgrass, Awakening the Apprenticeship System
Chapter 40

Did this move just now, did it move on its own?

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Speaking of which, Ye Feiyang had also considered that once he became a Titled Douluo, he would definitely have to meet the current Spirit Beast MasterGu Yuena. The chances of taking her as a disciple were slim, but he was particularly interested in wooing her to be his wife.

If this matter could really happen, not only would he win the beauty's heart, but he would also gain a powerful ally. Just thinking about it made his blood boil. Moreover, he possessed the special attribute of "Jian Li," so perhaps he might even have a chance to impress Gu Yuena.

Mentioning growing old alone, Ye Feiyang suddenly thought of Bai Chenxiang. She was quite a pitiable girl. Although her aptitude was only A+, Ye Feiyang didn't want her to fall into Ma Hongjun's hands. He couldn't be sure if his appearance had disrupted the original plot, but as long as he had the chance, he wanted to take Bai Chenxiang under his wing as a disciple.

After all, Bai Chenxiang was quite good-looking; he couldn't let those who didn't know how to cherish her have her.

Ye Feiyang retracted his wandering thoughts and refocused his gaze on his five disciples. He said, "Alright, there's nothing else. You're all free to go."

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to remember something and added, "Oh right, Little Huo Wu, Little Bing'er, remember to ask for leave in three days. I'm taking you somewhere nice."

He had already made up his mind to take all five disciples to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Once they were there, their strength would undoubtedly improve significantly.

Upon hearing that they were going out, Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong immediately became excited. These two were naturally restless individuals. "Teacher, are we going out for training?" Ning Rongrong asked eagerly.

Xiao Wu, on the other hand, leaned in with a smile, "Teacher, are we going out like before, either robbing houses or fighting every day?"

Ye Feiyang glanced at the rogue rabbit with "bad ideas" filling her head and gently tapped her forehead with his finger. "You! What do you mean robbing houses? That's called robbing the rich to help the poor, understand? It seems you've been reading books with Er Ming!"

Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue and blinked her big, watery eyes coquettishly, "Teacher, if you think I'm not speaking properly, why don't you teach me when you have time?"

Ye Feiyang pouted, deliberately teasing her, "Go play in the mud."

"As for where we're going, you'll know when the time comes. Alright, you can all go now. Hurry up and cultivate."

The five girls responded obediently and left, giggling.

After the figures of the five disappeared completely, Ye Feiyang tidied his clothes and quietly slipped out of the academy. He skillfully made his way to Moonlight Pavilion, where he was now a distinguished guest.

Ye Feiyang walked unceremoniously towards Tang Yuehua's office. As soon as he pushed open the door, he saw a smile of surprise bloom on Tang Yuehua's face. "Feiyang, why are you here?" she asked, walking quickly towards him, her voice full of joy.

"What? You don't welcome me?" Ye Feiyang raised an eyebrow, teasing her deliberately.

"No, no, it's not that. I really hope you come." Tang Yuehua's cheeks flushed slightly, her voice carrying a hint of imperceptible shyness.

These days, Ye Feiyang often visited Moonlight Pavilion, and the two had become close enough to talk about anything. "I'm in a good mood today, having taken in two more disciples. I wanted to hear you play the piano. Would you be willing to play a piece for me?"

Tang Yuehua chuckled, covering her mouth, her eyes full of tenderness. "Actually, I've almost finished practicing the Moonlight you gave me last time. Would you like to hear it?"

"Of course, I'm willing. Whatever you play, I'll like it," Ye Feiyang said, his voice gentle and sincere.

Tang Yuehua couldn't help but laugh softly, but she muttered to herself: If I said I wanted to play JJ Lin's songs, would you still be willing to listen? She was almost forty years old, yet she had never experienced love.

She sighed inwardly; she also wanted to experience the feeling of kissing and hugging. Who didn't have a bit of a girlish heart these days? Ever since she met Ye Feiyang, she had been deeply attracted to him, and even the dormant feelings of her heart had reawakened.

However, the age gap between them was too large. Ye Feiyang could call her "Auntie" without any awkwardness. This made her dare not easily reveal her feelings, even if she liked him deeply. She preferred to bear it all silently rather than cause Ye Feiyang any trouble with her affection.

Soon, the melodious tune of Moonlight flowed gently through Moonlight Pavilion. Tang Yuehua's fingers were slender, and her posture was elegant as she played. The music was moving and pleasant to the ear, and all this beauty was displayed solely for Ye Feiyang at this moment.

Ye Feiyang leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and listened quietly, completely immersed in the beautiful melody. But just then, the music suddenly stopped abruptly, accompanied by the faint sound of a snapped string. He also heard Tang Yuehua let out a soft hum.

Ye Feiyang immediately opened his eyes and looked. He saw Tang Yuehua frowning slightly, and a thin, long wound had appeared on her slender finger, from which a few drops of blood were slowly seeping.

Ye Feiyang secretly rejoiced: This is a great opportunity! Heaven helps me! Although this method is old-fashioned, its effectiveness is undeniable. Gentlemen, you should learn from this!

He quickly walked to Tang Yuehua's side, unhesitatingly took her injured finger, and gently sucked on it. At this moment, Tang Yuehua was completely stunned—was he worried about her? Looking at his anxious expression, it didn't seem fake.

The warm touch on her fingertip made her heart race instantly, and the slight pain on her finger had long since vanished. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly: It's a shame I hurt my hand just by playing a song for him. It's a pity it's only my finger. If only it could make him worry about me more.

Ye Feiyang's face was full of concern. He deliberately didn't use his Soul Skill to heal her, choosing this traditional method instead, all to create a more ambiguous atmosphere between them. He was screaming wildly in his heart: Fall for me quickly! It would be best if you were so moved that you just pounced on me!

Their eyes met, and he felt that the affection in her eyes was so intertwined that it almost formed threads to bind him. It seemed this matter had potential!

"Does it still hurt?" Ye Feiyang asked softly, his voice full of concern.

Tang Yuehua gently withdrew her finger, shook her head, and her voice was as soft as a feather, "It doesn't hurt anymore... Thank you, Feiyang."

"It's all my fault. I insisted on hearing you play, which caused you to get injured," Ye Feiyang said, full of self-blame.

Tang Yuehua panicked when she heard this and quickly grabbed his hand to explain, "How can this be your fault? It was my own carelessness. Please don't think like that."

"Okay, then I'll use my Soul Skill to treat it now." The ambiguous atmosphere had been sufficiently built up, and Ye Feiyang finally remembered that he was a Soul Master who could heal.

Tang Yuehua, however, was secretly thinking: He must have been too worried about me just now, so he forgot he could use his Soul Skill to heal. What a meticulous and considerate person. Thinking this, her gaze towards Ye Feiyang softened even more, and her heart felt sweet.

Under the effect of Ye Feiyang's Soul Skill, the wound on Tang Yuehua's finger quickly healed. At the same time, he silently communicated with the system in his heart: "System, are there any methods to solve Tang Yuehua's Martial Soul problem?"

[Ding! Except for items gifted by Personal Disciples bound to a Soul Ring slot, all other items require the Host to purchase them themselves!]

"Stop the nonsense and just tell me if there is one?" Ye Feiyang was too lazy to beat around the bush with the system and asked directly.

[Yes, Host. One 'Origin Essence Pill' can solve your trouble.]

Origin Essence Pill? This was something new. But as long as it could solve Tang Yuehua's Martial Soul problem, anything was fine. "How can I obtain this pill?"

[The Host can pay ten million Gold Coins, or exchange a ten-thousand-year-old immortal herb for this pill.]

Ye Feiyang rolled his eyes internally: Ten million Gold Coins? Has the system gone mad for money! However, he did have a chance to obtain a ten-thousand-year-old immortal herb. Anyway, he was going to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in three days, so it shouldn't be a problem to find a few immortal herbs then.

Wait, wasn't the system being deliberate? It knew he was going to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, so it specifically asked for immortal herbs? Ye Feiyang couldn't help but suspect.

Speaking of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, a few days ago, Xue Qinghe had told him something—Prince Xue Xing might invite Dugu Bo to deal with him, and he had reminded him to be extra careful. But so many days had passed, and Dugu Bo hadn't shown up at all.

Ye Feiyang thought that Dugu Bo might be at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well right now! But it didn't matter now. Wasn't it just poison? He could buy a few "Universal Detoxification Pills" for self-defense when he went. Each one only cost a thousand Gold Coins. Anyway, Ning Rongrong had plenty of money, so he could just ask her for it then.

After ending the conversation with the system, Ye Feiyang looked at Tang Yuehua's flawless face and suddenly pulled her hand slightly. Tang Yuehua lost her balance and fell directly into his arms.

"You, what are you going to do..." Tang Yuehua's voice carried a hint of panic, and her cheeks instantly turned crimson.

Ye Feiyang gazed at Tang Yuehua, his eyes deep and full of affection. "Yuehua, you've made me quite dizzy... What should I do? I think I'm completely captivated by you. Yuehua, tell me, what should I do?"

Tang Yuehua actually wanted to say that her feelings for Ye Feiyang were even stronger than his for her. But she couldn't bring herself to say it, keeping it silently in her heart.

At this moment, their postures were intimate and ambiguous. Tang Yuehua looked at the burning affection in Ye Feiyang's eyes, feeling both anticipation and worry, afraid of what might happen next that was unsuitable for children. She tried to gently push Ye Feiyang a few times, but he only held her tighter. The more she struggled, the tighter his arms wrapped around her.

Clearly feeling the warm breath Ye Feiyang exhaled, Tang Yuehua's cheeks, earlobes, and even her neck turned completely red. She didn't actually dislike these intimate actions; in fact, she had been silently anticipating them. It was just that the hurdle of their age always made it difficult to overcome.

"Can, can you let me go first? People often pass by here. It wouldn't be good if someone saw us..." Tang Yuehua's voice was as faint as a mosquito's hum.

Seeing Tang Yuehua's face blushing so deeply it looked like it could bleed, Ye Feiyang knew it was time to stop while he was ahead. After all, this truly wasn't a suitable place for things to go further. "Yuehua, are you really afraid of being seen, or are you deliberately avoiding my question?"

Tang Yuehua's eyes darted away, unsure how to answer. She knew very well in her heart that both reasons were valid. Precisely because she couldn't answer his question directly, she was even more afraid of being seen, lest it become more awkward.

She was the Pavilion Master of Moonlight Pavilion, a prominent figure. How could she disregard her reputation? "You, don't overthink it. Actually, I decided long ago to remain unmarried for life..."

Ye Feiyang chuckled inwardly. Remain unmarried for life? It's probably because of that unspeakable forbidden love that she's come up with this idea! However, today's probing was enough to prove that the chances of winning over Tang Yuehua were quite high.

"Alright, since you've made your decision, I won't force you," Ye Feiyang said, feigning disappointment.

Seeing the disappointment in Ye Feiyang's eyes, Tang Yuehua felt a sharp pang in her heart, as if something was clutching it. She quickly softened her tone. In fact, the moment she spoke, she regretted it because she feared losing Ye Feiyang even more.

What lifelong celibacy? It's just a self-deceiving excuse. If someone you mutually liked appeared before you, how could you remain indifferent? Those past vows were just the ramblings of someone who loved and couldn't have, thinking wildly in their heart. Since no one else knew and no one notarized it, they could be broken at any time.

"How about... you give me a little more time? This is too sudden. I haven't prepared myself yet..." Tang Yuehua's voice held a hint of pleading.

Upon hearing this, Ye Feiyang's heart bloomed with joy. See, I told you there was hope! It's just that their relationship was a bit complicated, coupled with the age gap. After all, if they really calculated it, they were from different generations. It was normal for her to need time to adapt.

"Yuehua, it's alright. Take your time to think. Tell me when you've made up your mind," Ye Feiyang's tone was gentle and patient.

"Oh, right, I have some good news for you," he changed the subject, intending to surprise Tang Yuehua.

Tang Yuehua's eyes were full of confusion. "Good news?" Her mind was still preoccupied with what had just happened, and she couldn't think of any other good news awaiting her. Instead, she felt like there was bad news—she might need to change her pants.

Ye Feiyang's lips curved slightly, deliberately playing coy. "I have a way to help you break through your current level limitations, so you'll no longer be troubled by your Martial Soul."

Tang Yuehua was stunned. Her face was filled with disbelief. She wondered if she had misheard him. Did he just say break through level limitations? "No, that's impossible. The clan has tried countless methods before, but none could solve this problem..."

Ye Feiyang placed his hands on Tang Yuehua's shoulders, his gaze sincere and firm. "Don't you trust me?"

Tang Yuehua quickly shook her head. "It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that this is too astonishing. Do, do you really have a way?"

Ye Feiyang nodded solemnly. "It's good that you're willing to believe me. Just wait for my good news."

"Haha~ If I can really solve your Martial Soul problem, can you promise me one condition?" Ye Feiyang's words held a hint of anticipation.

Tang Yuehua subconsciously assumed he would ask for intimate favors between a man and a woman, and her heart immediately became conflicted. Didn't they agree to give her time to consider? Why was he suddenly bringing up conditions?

But when she looked up and met Ye Feiyang's clear and sincere gaze, she took a deep breath and nodded heavily. "Okay, I promise you."

"Hehe~~ You said it yourself, no backing out," Ye Feiyang's smile was like that of a child who had received candy.

Tang Yuehua nodded twice, and then heard Ye Feiyang say, "Actually, my condition is very simple. I just want to invite you to be a teacher at my academy."

Tang Yuehua was completely stunned. A hint of disappointment inexplicably crossed her mind. She had already been imagining how she would respond if he made an intimate request, but instead, she heard such an "ordinary" condition.

However, she quickly adjusted her emotions and asked with a smile, "Be a teacher at your academy?"

"Yes, you can just treat it as a part-time job. You can still be the Pavilion Master of Moonlight Pavilion. So... are you willing?" Ye Feiyang asked cautiously, afraid she might refuse.

"Just this condition? Of course, I'm willing. Actually, you don't even need to solve my Martial Soul problem. I can come anytime." Tang Yuehua agreed without hesitation.

Ye Feiyang's eyes immediately lit up with joy, and he asked excitedly, "Really?"

Tang Yuehua nodded, her tone firm. "Of course, it's true!"

"That's great! The academy already has quite a few students. You just need to spend a little time each day guiding them," Ye Feiyang said happily.

The current Supreme Academy, in addition to the five Personal Disciples, had newly recruited more than ten students. Coupled with the ten Beast Girls, the total number had exceeded thirty. Many of the Beast Girls also had good talent. Ye Feiyang, adhering to the principle of teaching without distinction, provided them with suitable martial arts cultivation methods based on their individual characteristics.

Among these students, not everyone could become a top-tier powerhouse, but as long as they weren't too foolish, they would have good development in the future. Ye Feiyang wanted to build the reputation of Supreme Academy through this method. As long as every student who joined the academy showed outstanding strength, why worry about not attracting more excellent students?

Inviting Tang Yuehua to be a teacher at the academy wasn't just about her teaching ability; it was more about her fame and connections. As soon as the news of her frequently teaching at Supreme Academy spread, it would undoubtedly make the academy more attractive and demonstrate its unique status.

"Okay, I understand," Tang Yuehua replied gently.

Looking at Ye Feiyang, who was as happy as a young boy, Tang Yuehua couldn't help but smile. This vibrant young boy was truly endearing.

Ye Feiyang gently pulled Tang Yuehua into his embrace again, their faces drawing closer. "Then it's settled. You can't go back on your word."

The moment his words fell, he lightly kissed Tang Yuehua's lips. A tingling sensation like an electric current instantly spread through Tang Yuehua's entire body, making her almost unable to stand. Fortunately, Ye Feiyang's strong arms supported her, allowing her to lean steadily in his embrace.

Tang Yuehua's emotions shifted from initial shock to nervousness, then to gradual acceptance, and finally, she even unconsciously began to reciprocate. This series of psychological changes took place in less than ten seconds.

Although Ye Feiyang had watched many related videos and possessed rich theoretical knowledge, his practical experience was very limited. However, during the kiss, his technique improved continuously. Some things, it seemed, could indeed be learned without a teacher.

Ten minutes later, Ye Feiyang was pushed away by Tang Yuehua. It wasn't because they were both out of breath, but rather because Ye Feiyang's hands had become restless, and he had unknowingly touched her chest.

This sudden stimulation instantly sobered Tang Yuehua. She quickly pressed down on Ye Feiyang's restless hand, ending the passionate kiss. She glanced warily outside, where footsteps could occasionally be heard. She didn't dare to continue.

"H-here is not the place," Tang Yuehua's voice was still trembling.

"Y-you should go back first. I, I still have things to handle..." She frantically smoothed her wrinkled clothes and, after saying this, turned and quickly ran away, disappearing in no time.

Ye Feiyang stared blankly at his hand, muttering to himself, "Did this hand move on its own just now?"

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