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Actually, there was another way to deal with Tang San: report him to Spirit Hall. As for Tang Hao, who was nominally responsible for killing the previous Pope, Spirit Hall would definitely make a move against him.

But there was a problem. Pope Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu, and the others all knew perfectly well that Qian Xunji had been killed by Bibi Dong. Tang Hao had merely taken the blame, which was why they had never gone all out against him. Otherwise, if level-99 Qian Daoliu had acted, not even ten Tang Haos would have been enough to die.

She seriously suspected that Spirit Hall had known Tang Hao's whereabouts all along and simply could not be bothered to deal with him. Otherwise, how could Tang Hao possibly have survived until now?

So even if she reported him, even if the news reached Spirit Hall's upper ranks, it would probably not cause so much as a ripple. If she was lucky, Spirit Hall might send people over, but she knew that although Tang Hao was injured, he could still drag several Titled Douluo down with him if he fought desperately.

If Tang San found out she had reported him, then with Tang San's vindictive nature, all it would take was one line—this woman has earned her death—and she would probably die even faster.

If you gave Tang San a gift, he might not necessarily remember your kindness. But if you plotted against him, Tang San would definitely remember it for the rest of his life.

She knew that at Jialing Pass, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo had been reduced to nothing but dust and bones while saving Tang San. Yet Tang San had not been willing to resurrect them. It was probably because Bone Douluo had once said he wanted to get rid of Tang San, so even Sword Douluo had not been resurrected as a result.

Looking at it this way, if she wanted to save her mother, she could only find a way to get her out of Spirit Hall.

The price of making Bibi Dong agree to release her mother from Spirit Hall would definitely be enormous. And she truly did possess a treasure that could serve such a purpose.

That bead seemed bound to her. Even her mother could not touch it. If Bibi Dong learned that she possessed a treasure containing such a vast space, she would most likely kill her and seize it. Therefore, Bibi Dong absolutely could not be allowed to know about it.

Especially since, when she broke through the level-ten bottleneck in the Star Dou Great Forest some time ago, a Purple Stream had also condensed inside the bead. Although she did not know what it was—

After it entered her body, Ye Xinyu could clearly feel the Purple Stream continuously circulating within her. The Soul Power in her body was constantly being refined, and even her physique was steadily improving. Though she did not know its exact effects, something capable of drawing heavenly lightning was certainly no ordinary thing.

Most importantly, it seemed that this thing could leave her body. In other words, it could be given to someone else. It would probably catch Pope Bibi Dong's eye, but once her Soul Power had been refined enough, would it not be better to give such a good thing to her mother? Why give it to an outsider?

After thinking it over and over, perhaps there was only one thing she could use for a trade.

The immortal herbs at Dugu Bo's old home. Even the books her mother casually took out contained introductions to them. As Pope, Bibi Dong certainly could not possibly fail to recognize immortal herbs.

It seemed she needed to obtain several immortal herbs before Tang San did. As for taking them all, she was not that foolish. Though she roughly knew about Dugu Bo's poison, she did not want to take that risk.

Leaving aside how morally wrong it would be to empty out someone's entire stash, if Dugu Bo lost his temper and killed her, that was not impossible either.

She was not Tang San, with Tang Hao, a Titled Douluo, as his backer. She was only a little support-type soul master. If Dugu Bo developed killing intent, she would certainly die.

So it would be safer to find a way to buy a few immortal herbs from Dugu Bo. Dugu Bo did not recognize immortal herbs anyway, so he definitely would not know their value. And since he was unwilling to join any faction, he was probably quite poor.

Using some money to exchange for a few herbs he did not recognize, Ye Xinyu believed Dugu Bo would be more than willing.

As she was thinking, she had already arrived at the Academic Affairs Office for enrollment. At the moment, only a few scattered students remained inside, filling out forms.

She joined the line, and before long, it was Ye Xinyu's turn.

The person receiving her was a bespectacled young man in his thirties. When he saw Ye Xinyu standing before the desk, dressed simply but very neatly, he could not help smiling as he asked.

"Little girl, are you a Work-Study Student, or are you enrolling directly?"

Hearing this, Ye Xinyu tilted her cute little head.

"Teacher, may I ask what the difference is?"

The young man smiled and explained.

"A Work-Study Student needs certification from their village and can enroll for free. They just have to clean certain areas every day, though they are paid for it—ten Copper Soul Coins a day."

"Direct enrollment requires tuition. It's five Gold Soul Coin a year, and it does not include food, lodging, clothing, bedding, or anything else. The academy does not provide those. Of course, if you need them, you can pay extra."

Upon hearing that, Ye Xinyu immediately said,

"Um, can I be a Work-Study Student without certification?"

What a joke. Five Gold Soul Coin a year was not much, but after being frugal for so many years, she still wanted to save wherever she could.

The young teacher said irritably,

"What kind of wishful thinking is that, little girl? Calling them Work-Study Students is just a nicer way of putting it. To put it bluntly, those spots are specifically reserved for poor students. Don't try to take every advantage you can get."

Ye Xinyu's little face immediately became awkward. She silently took out five Gold Soul Coin and placed them on the table, then said weakly,

"Teacher, then this is my tuition."

The young man could not help frowning.

"Why don't you give me your Soul Martial Certificate first?"

"Oh, right, right." As she spoke, a paper certificate suddenly appeared in Ye Xinyu's hand. When she opened it, she discovered a letter tucked inside.

All at once, she inexplicably felt nervous and hurriedly took out the letter.

The handwriting was delicate and elegant, yet faintly carried an air of strength.

Parting is always painful. Xiaoyu, by the time you read this letter, Mama will already have gone back. While Mama is away these next few years, don't slack off. Study hard at the academy. But don't mistreat yourself either. Don't save money; spend it when you need to. If it is not enough, take the token Mama gave you to Spirit Hall. You can collect some Gold Soul Coin there every month.

Do not forget the lesson from the Star Dou Great Forest. In short, you must be careful whenever you go out. Unless absolutely necessary, do not leave the city. If you need to go out to hunt soul beasts, remember to first go to Spirit Hall and find someone to accompany you.

Also, you must remember this!

When you are away from home, keep a low profile and do not cause trouble for me! If you run into desperate criminals, then even if you die, you will have died for nothing.

If a grudge is formed because of something you did, then no matter what others do to you, I will not interfere.

Even if they want to kill you.

We do not provoke trouble, but neither do we fear it. If someone deliberately causes trouble for you, you can use this token to directly go to Spirit Hall and mobilize the Temple Knights. Even if you kill someone, Mama will cover for you.

One last thing: do not flirt with your male classmates.

Mm, your loving Mama,