Dugu Bo stared at Ye Qiu, his face full of shock.
He sighed. "You brat, you've only been gone for a year and a half, and you've improved this much? Is the City of Slaughter really that effective?"
"Just luck."
Ye Qiu replied calmly, not mentioning his divine trial in public.
Dugu Bo seemed to understand the meaning in Ye Qiu's eyes.
He smiled.
"Looks like you've had some other fortuitous encounter, brat."
Ye Qiu could not help but smile. He offered no explanation and turned to Bai He and the others.
"Everyone, has Soul Hall been doing well lately?"
"Please rest assured, Hall Master. With Sect Master Ning and His Highness the Crown Prince supporting us, Soul Hall has been developing smoothly. We've already begun recruiting members from outside."
Joy shone in Bai He's eyes.
Watching Soul Hall grow stronger by the day brought them great satisfaction as well.
Ye Qiu nodded and reminded them, "There's no need to rush the external recruitment. When the time comes, just recruit from Blazing Fire Academy, Skywater Academy, and Blue Tyrant Academy. Character is what matters most."
"Rest assured, Hall Master. Us old fellows know our limits."
Yang Wudi stroked his jet-black beard.
The sharpness in his eyes remained undiminished.
"That's good."
With Ning Fengzhi and Qian Renxue involved in Soul Hall's management, Ye Qiu was fairly at ease.
Meng Shu suddenly asked:
"By the way, Hall Master, how are Yiran and the others doing now?"
"I don't know yet either."
Ye Qiu shook his head and smiled. "They're still over at Sea God Island. Their cultivation should have improved greatly by now. I haven't been to Sea God Island yet, so tomorrow I'll bring them back for the time being."
"Then we'll have to trouble you, Hall Master."
Bai He gave