Instructions

The young man saw Bibi Dong's indifferent gaze and immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He hurriedly fumbled the gates open, then timidly stepped aside, not daring to even breathe loudly. His head hung low, his eyes filled with reverence and fear.

Bibi Dong's expression remained cold as she walked into the academy with measured steps.

Normally, an elementary academy like this was beneath her notice given her status. If not for the fact that she had not seen Xiao Gang in over twenty years and wanted to take this opportunity to visit him, she likely would never have set foot in a place like this for the rest of her life.

The two walked through the academy one after the other. Though this was only the most basic kind of academy, its surroundings were fairly peaceful and pleasant. Lush trees shaded the grounds, leading toward the solemn teaching building.

Ye Xinyu found it quite novel as well. This was the first time she had seen what an academy from another world looked like.

Before long, the two arrived outside the teaching building. Bibi Dong's brows furrowed slightly, and in the next moment, her steps came to an abrupt halt. She slowly turned her head, her gaze falling on Ye Xinyu as she said calmly.

"You can go in and register by yourself."

"Huh? By myself?" Ye Xinyu froze.

Seeing this, Bibi Dong shook her head slightly, her expression becoming more solemn.

"People must learn to grow up. You cannot always rely on others. You're not that young anymore; it's time you learned to be independent. Registering is such a small matter. Just ask someone, and you'll know what to do. Can't you even handle something this simple?"

Ye Xinyu bit her lip and could only nod. She knew that once her mother made up her mind, it was difficult to change it. She puffed out her cheeks helplessly, then headed toward the administration building in quick little steps.

"Wait." Bibi Dong suddenly spoke.

"Mom, is there something else?" Ye Xinyu quickly stopped and turned around, her eyes full of inquiry.

Bibi Dong gently raised her fair wrist and slowly removed the exquisite bracelet, extending it toward her.

"Here, take this Storage Soul Tool. It contains the cultivation resources I prepared for you, as well as your living expenses for the six years you'll be at this academy." After seeing her daughter take it, Bibi Dong added.

"Also, during the years you're at this academy, when I'm not by your side, do not enter that space on your own. Do you understand?"

Ye Xinyu was a little speechless at that. Back in the Star Dou Great Forest, her mother had captured hundreds of different Soul Beasts and put them inside. She was not stupid. If she entered on her own, wouldn't she just be delivering herself as an extra meal to the Soul Beasts?

"Mm-hm, Mom. I definitely won't go in."

Bibi Dong relaxed slightly. Then Ye Xinyu seemed to think of something and asked again.

"By the way, Mom, what should I do when I need to obtain Soul Rings in the next few years?"

She was already level thirteen. In six years, she would certainly reach level twenty. Her first Soul Ring was already a Thousand-Year Soul Beast one, so her second Soul Ring would need to be at least two thousand years old, right?

The dean of Nuoding City Academy seemed to be only level forty. He would struggle even against a Thousand-Year Soul Beast, so he probably could not defeat a two-thousand-year Soul Beast.

Bibi Dong was taken aback as well. She had indeed overlooked that point. After thinking for a moment, an ancient-looking token appeared in her hand. Under the sunlight, it gleamed with a dark black sheen.

"Take this. When you need to obtain a Soul Ring, just go to Spirit Hall and find someone to help you."

Ye Xinyu took the token and carefully examined the four symbols on it. She understood at once. Judging by the symbols, this should be a fourth-rank Spirit Hall token. Was it her mother's? She felt moved. Sure enough, her mother loved her the most. She had even given her such an important token.

"And remember, for the Soul Beast you need for your second Soul Ring, choose one of the types I told you about before. It must be at least four thousand years old. If you don't encounter a suitable one, it's better to wait a few more days than settle for something inferior." After some thought, Bibi Dong added solemnly.

"And for safety's sake, try not to provoke Soul Beasts over seven thousand years old."

"Oh, I understand." Ye Xinyu nodded obediently.

Her mother had already shown her a Soul Beast encyclopedia and roughly selected several Soul Beasts for her, so she had some idea of the Soul Beasts she would need to obtain in the future.

After thinking for a moment, Ye Xinyu said again.

"But Mom, I remember that the Spirit Hall in Nuoding City doesn't seem to have any high-level Soul Masters. They probably can't defeat ones over four thousand years old, right?"

Bibi Dong's face darkened at those words, and she snapped irritably.

"Can you use your brain a little? If Nuoding City doesn't have them, can't you go to a nearby main city?"

Ye Xinyu stuck out her tongue and smiled awkwardly.

"Got it, Mom."

Bibi Dong waved her hand helplessly, looking utterly disgusted as she said.

"Enough. If you keep waiting, it'll be dark. Hurry up and register."

Ye Xinyu did not delay any longer and headed straight for the administration building.

As she walked, she quietly put on the storage bracelet. She had been too embarrassed to inspect it earlier, but now was the perfect chance to see what good things her mother had prepared.

Using the storage bracelet was simple. With a thought, the entire storage space came into view.

The sight before her startled her.

Though the storage space was not large, it still covered several dozen square meters. Inside were many of those black wrapped things she had eaten before, as well as some herbs and plants. After a month of cramming, she could roughly recognize them.

They were mostly medicines that strengthened the body and consolidated one's foundation. Though they were not top-tier immortal-grade treasures, they certainly were not cheap.

In the most conspicuous spot lay a Martial Soul certification, along with a pile of Gold Soul Coins. It did not look like much, but there had to be several hundred of them.

Was this really her living expenses for six years? Her mother had given her so much?

But on second thought, this all seemed to be money her mother had earned by risking her life, and Ye Xinyu suddenly felt bitter.

Spirit Hall truly was a good place for commoners, but according to the plot, in a little over twenty years, Spirit Hall would more or less be destroyed by God King Tang. Her mother might well become one of the cannon fodder. She had originally planned to get acquainted with God King Tang here so she could benefit from it in the future, but now her mother had directly joined Spirit Hall. This was a little troublesome.

Her mother might be somewhat moody and unpredictable, but she was simply cold on the outside and warm on the inside. She treated Ye Xinyu very well. Although she had beaten her a few times, she was still her mother in this life. Ye Xinyu could not possibly hold a grudge over that.

A father who died early, a bad-tempered mother, this broken family—what could she do?

The only two methods she could think of to save her mother were either killing God King Tang before he had fully developed, or finding a way to get her mother out of Spirit Hall.

Killing God King Tang would be difficult. Leaving aside whether Tang Hao was secretly protecting him, even without Tang Hao, she probably could not defeat Tang San alone. It hurt to admit it, but that was the truth.

She was a student who had received more than ten years of education, while he was someone who had survived twenty or thirty years in an assassin organization. Comparing their strength was simply a joke. Even if she were not a Support-type Soul Master and had one more Soul Ring than Tang San, she still did not think she could beat him.

It had taken her ages just to kill someone who could not move, and she had vomited for a long time afterward. Tang San, on the other hand, came from an assassin background. A weakling like her could never defeat him. There was simply no comparison.