Ye Xiaofeng Leaves Skywater Academy

"Bing'er." Ye Xiaofeng held Shui Bing'er in his arms. He had meant to slip away quietly, but this silly girl had still discovered him.

"Why did you come?" Ye Xiaofeng had clearly seen Shui Bing'er fall asleep.

"I couldn't stop worrying, so I came to see you off. I didn't expect Teacher Wang to deliberately make things difficult for you." Shui Bing'er complained about Wang Yan in Ye Xiaofeng's arms.

"It's fine. Maybe Teacher is still holding a grudge because I didn't become her disciple." Ye Xiaofeng smiled.

In truth, Ye Xiaofeng understood that Wang Yan cherished talent. During his year at the academy, Wang Yan had repeatedly expressed her desire to take him as a disciple, only to be turned down by Ye Xiaofeng each time. Even so, she had practically granted every request he made.

"Bing'er, promise me that you'll take good care of yourself." Ye Xiaofeng still could not bring himself to leave Shui Bing'er behind.

"Mm, I know. You too." Shui Bing'er nestled against Ye Xiaofeng like a little bird.

As Ye Xiaofeng looked at Shui Bing'er in his arms, his throat grew dry. He held her tightly and kissed her crimson lips. Shui Bing'er responded to him as well, and after a passionate encounter, the two finally ended their intimacy.

Dawn was approaching. Ye Xiaofeng turned and headed deep into the forest, while Shui Bing'er watched the boy before her gradually disappear into the distance.

Shui Bing'er turned and walked back toward the academy. When she entered Peach Blossom Garden, Xue Wu and Shui Yue'er had just woken up.

"Big Sister, where did you go so early in the morning?" Xue Wu asked curiously when she saw Shui Bing'er enter from outside.

"Xiaofeng... he left." Shui Bing'er spoke dejectedly. Her heart was filled with reluctance, but in the end, she had still agreed to let Ye Xiaofeng go.

"Wherever he wants to go, just let him go. He's a grown man—what, do you think he'll get lost?" Xue Wu stretched lazily and spoke without much concern.

"He left, and he won't be coming back." Shui Bing'er told Xue Wu with reddened eyes. She had no idea how long it would be before they met again.

"He won't be coming back? Big Sister, where exactly did he go?" Xue Wu thought she had misheard.

"Where he went isn't important. What matters is that he wants to temper himself." Shui Bing'er did not tell them where he had gone. Even if she did, they might not be able to enter that place or find him.

"I'll go bring him back and get an explanation. That bastard left us behind without saying a word!" Xue Wu cursed Ye Xiaofeng aloud, but she did not want him to leave either.

"He left last night." Shui Bing'er closed her eyes, and tears fell once more.

"Sister, did Brother Xiaofeng get angry with us, so he left?" Shui Yue'er said guiltily. She thought they had made him angry and driven him away.

"Big Sister, you knew he was leaving. Why didn't you tell us? Why did you just watch him leave?" Since Xue Wu had known Shui Bing'er, this was the first time she had questioned her like this.

"His heart is no longer here. What would it change even if he stayed? Since he was determined to leave, what could you have done if you knew? I couldn't keep him here, and neither could you. Just let him go." Shui Bing'er was reluctant beyond measure, but she had still agreed to Ye Xiaofeng's request.

"He has his own path to walk, and we have ours. Cultivate well, and there will be a chance for us to meet again in the future." Shui Bing'er did not answer them further and merely murmured to herself. These words were for them, but also for herself.

Ye Xiaofeng was already level 40, while they were only level 30. By the time he broke through level 50, all of his soul rings would be ten-thousand-year soul rings. Even if they met again in the future, the gap between them would only grow wider.

But Shui Bing'er did not want to admit defeat. She only wanted to cultivate even harder, so that she could help him in the future.

Ye Xiaofeng's departure had also stirred Shui Bing'er's fighting spirit. This was what Ye Xiaofeng wanted to see. He believed Shui Bing'er could lead the others well.

Ye Xiaofeng arrived alone at the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire. It had bustling commercial streets, crowds of people, and endless traffic. The city was exceptionally lively.

After traveling for several days straight, Ye Xiaofeng was somewhat tired. He came to an inn called the Heavenly Human World Inn to rest. The first floor served food, while the second and third floors provided lodging.

"Young Master, are you here to eat or stay the night?" Seeing Ye Xiaofeng's attire, the shopkeeper assumed he was a wealthy young master and immediately greeted him with a smile.

"I want to eat, and I want a room as well. But Shopkeeper, are you really going to make me stand here while we talk? Is that how you treat your guests?" Ye Xiaofeng teased.

"Young Master, please don't take offense. This way, please." The shopkeeper signaled to a waiter, who immediately understood and brought over a teapot. The shopkeeper took it and poured Ye Xiaofeng a cup of tea.

"This old man is Li Baocai, the shopkeeper of the Heavenly Human World Inn. May I ask how I should address you, Young Master?" Shopkeeper Li asked with a respectful smile.

"Ye Xiaofeng."

Seeing Shopkeeper Li smile at him so respectfully, Ye Xiaofeng did not say much.

"Young Master Ye, what would you like to eat? Our establishment has everything that flies in the sky or walks on the ground. As long as you can name it, there isn't a dish we can't make," Shopkeeper Li said confidently.

"Shopkeeper Li, bring me a serving of all your best food and drink. Oh, and make it enough for one person. Also, prepare a room for me." Ye Xiaofeng did not want to waste any more words with Shopkeeper Li. He had traveled for days and was tired, while his stomach growled loudly.

Ye Xiaofeng did not want to waste money, after all. The Gold Soul Coins on him had been given to him by Bing'er.

Shopkeeper Li immediately made the arrangements and assigned Ye Xiaofeng a room on the third floor, Room Jiazi Number One.

After Ye Xiaofeng sat for a while, several young men at a nearby table began discussing major events in the Heaven Dou Empire.

"One piece of news is that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is recruiting outer disciples."

Ye Xiaofeng's interest was immediately piqued, and he called the shopkeeper over.

"Shopkeeper Li, I heard the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is recruiting outer disciples. What are the requirements?" Ye Xiaofeng turned and asked Shopkeeper Li.

"News of this has been spreading like wildfire throughout the Heaven Dou Empire lately, but the requirements are quite strict. Your Soul Power Level must exceed level 30, you must be no older than fourteen, and you must be an Assault System Soul Master," Shopkeeper Li said somewhat helplessly.

"That is rather strict. Are Soul Masters from other systems not allowed?" Ye Xiaofeng asked curiously.

"Young Master Ye, you may not know this, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect possesses a top-tier support-type Martial Soul. Its only weakness is its lack of offensive power, so it recruits once every three years," Shopkeeper Li continued explaining.

"Young Master Ye, if you're interested, you can give it a try. The requirements for joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect are strict, but the benefits are generous as well. Outer disciples receive one hundred Gold Soul Coins every month, along with other benefits." Seeing Ye Xiaofeng ask about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in such detail, Shopkeeper Li guessed from experience that Ye Xiaofeng had come for the sect.

Ye Xiaofeng nodded to indicate that he would go, then continued eating.

Just as he was about to finish his meal, Shopkeeper Li brought him a jug of fine wine and poured him a cup.

"Shopkeeper Li, I didn't order any wine. What is this...?" Ye Xiaofeng looked at Li Baocai curiously.

"This is merely a small token of my regard. All of Young Master Ye's expenses at this inn will be waived," Li Baocai said with a smile.

"Shopkeeper Li, I cannot accept rewards without merit. I will pay every last coin of my expenses," Ye Xiaofeng said. He had no idea what Li Baocai was planning, and he was not used to accepting free meals.

"This old man simply wishes to form a good connection with Young Master Ye," Li Baocai said with a smile.

"Shopkeeper Li, you think too highly of me."

"Young Master Ye, I have run an inn in the imperial capital for forty years. I have some skill at judging people."

"Then thank you, Shopkeeper Li."

Ye Xiaofeng could not outargue the shopkeeper. Having finished his meal, he took the jug of wine and returned to his room.

After Ye Xiaofeng returned to his room, one of the inn's waiters asked the shopkeeper, "Boss, why did you give him so many benefits? He doesn't seem like much to me."

"A golden-scaled dragonfish would never remain in a shallow pond. Young Master Ye's future is boundless." Shopkeeper Li had reached this conclusion during their conversation.

Ye Xiaofeng had come to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and he met every one of the sect's recruitment requirements. That meant Ye Xiaofeng was a fourteen-year-old level 30 Assault System Soul Master. Spending a few Gold Soul Coins on someone like that was more than worth it.

Although Shopkeeper Li had not guessed entirely correctly, he had not been completely wrong either. Ye Xiaofeng would indeed be staying at the Heavenly Human World Inn for three more days.

The imperial capital truly was different. The room was exceptionally luxurious, and when Ye Xiaofeng opened the window, he could see a garden below. It formed a stark contrast with the commercial streets outside.

As Ye Xiaofeng drank fine wine and gazed out the window, he began to miss his mother and Little White, as well as Shui Bing'er and the others.

Ye Xiaofeng thought about returning to Sea God Island, but he did not want to go back just like this. He would return only after achieving great success in cultivation, sweep through Sea God Island, and make all those who had once looked down on him submit at his feet.

He had been traveling nonstop lately and was indeed tired. Ye Xiaofeng took a bath to relax, then returned to bed and fell asleep the moment his head touched the pillow.

In the middle of the night, the commotion next door grew too loud, accompanied by the voices of two women. Ye Xiaofeng did not want to bother with it, so he covered his head with the blanket and continued sleeping.

But the sounds next door continued. The more Ye Xiaofeng tried to sleep, the more awake he became, until his teeth itched with anger. There was only so much a man could endure.

He got up, put on his clothes, and went to the door of the room next door...

Suddenly, a voice came from inside. "Young Master Dai, you're so amazing!"

"You sisters have yet to truly experience just how amazing Young Master Dai is."

The more Ye Xiaofeng heard, the angrier he became. He kicked the door open and saw a blond-haired man by the bed with two twin girls... That man had to be the young Dai Mubai.

The door was kicked open with a bang, startling the two women. They hurriedly wrapped themselves in the blankets.

"You've got some nerve, barging into my room. You're courting death!" Dai Mubai put on his clothes, furious that Ye Xiaofeng had ruined his fun.

"You woke me from my sweet dreams, and I haven't even settled the score with you. Yet you want to settle the score with me?" Ye Xiaofeng sneered.

At that moment, Shopkeeper Li ran upstairs. The commotion caused by Ye Xiaofeng's kick had clearly been too great.

"Young Masters, please calm down. This is this old man's mistake." Shopkeeper Li clearly did not want to offend either side.

"Shopkeeper Li, stand aside first and let me teach this arrogant fool a proper lesson." Dai Mubai did not intend to let the matter end so easily.

"Shopkeeper Li, then stand aside and watch carefully. Watch how he teaches me a lesson." Ye Xiaofeng smiled, clearly not taking Dai Mubai seriously.