With Aunt Ye Here, I Wouldn't Want to Leave

In the blink of an eye, eight months passed.

"Phew... I've already reached level twenty. I can finally obtain my second soul ring."

Over these past days, Xu Hanfeng had continuously cultivated and tempered his body.

Even without soul bones, his body now possessed the strength of nearly two thousand years.

That was the effect of Whale Rubber combined with the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill.

With a full set of soul bones, he would most likely be able to withstand less than five thousand years.

A second soul ring over four thousand years old was simply terrifying.

After obtaining his second soul ring, the power of his Butterfly God's Light, Dark Demonic Sword, and Giant's Grasp would all greatly increase.

They were all second soul skills.

Over the eight months, Xu Hanfeng had received two Permanent Cards.

One was a Soul Skill Card, containing the soul skill Star Chains.

This was Xu Xiaoyan's fourth soul skill from Soul Land 3. As the strongest controller beneath the stars, her worth needed no explanation.

Star Chains was also an excellent soul skill.

It linked teammates together, allowing everyone to share damage.

This soul skill was even more useful to Xu Hanfeng, since he alone was a whole squad.

The advantage of Star Chains was that it prevented Ma Xiaotao and the others from being severely injured all at once and losing their combat ability.

Its drawback was the same. If they encountered a powerful enemy, they could all lose their combat ability together.

Thus, Xu Hanfeng would have to judge the balance himself.

The second Permanent Card was the Void Phantom Right Leg Bone.

Xu Hanfeng gave it to Wu Sido and advanced her to 1-star.

Xu Hanfeng considered the Void Phantom soul bone's skill extremely powerful, and it was also very suitable for Wu Sido.

The Void Phantom Right Leg Bone's skill was called Void Leap.

It allowed three consecutive spatial jumps.

Its range was fifty meters.

After each jump, it left behind an afterimage at the original location for three seconds.

The next attack greatly increased in power and penetration.

It was equivalent to teleportation, and it could also confuse the enemy.

Although its teleportation distance was not as far as Xiao Wu's soul bone,

it was a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone and still had room to improve.

It could also enhance Wu Sido's explosive power, making it tremendously useful.

Aside from obtaining these two Permanent Cards, Xu Hanfeng had also activated a Character Card.

"Xiao Feng, the three education committee members from Heaven Dou Royal Academy are here again."

A woman slowly approached from the distance.

Her features were beautiful and delicate, her skin fair as jade. She exuded a clean, elegant air, along with an innate tranquility.

What drew the eye most was her long dark-green hair.

It cascaded down her back like a waterfall, seemingly brimming with life and vitality.

She wore a long green dress, its hem swaying gently. Xu Hanfeng's nose twitched slightly as a fresh, delicate fragrance drifted toward him.

The long dress wrapped around her tall, voluptuous figure, highlighting her graceful curves and giving her a mature, lush beauty.

Her figure was even more impressive than Ma Xiaotao's. As expected of a Healing System Soul Master.

She possessed both a young girl's gentleness and a mature woman's charm.

She could be called a perfect woman.

A gentle smile rested on her face, and her eyes were clear.

Every gesture she made carried an air of intellectual elegance.

"Sister Yali, why are they here again? They've come two or three times every month over these past eight months."

That was right. The person Xu Hanfeng had activated was the only Healing Type Limit Douluo from Soul Land 3, Saint Spirit Douluo Yali.

Yun Ming, your wife is gone.

Xu Hanfeng was helpless. Hadn't he said they should talk once he became a Soul Grandmaster?

Did they have to be in such a hurry?

Ya Li smiled gently. "Xiao Feng, we've rejected them so many times already. It would be impolite to refuse them again. Besides, hadn't you planned to attend Heaven Dou Royal Academy before?"

"That's true."

The main reason was that Xu Hanfeng had discovered that every time he activated a Character Card, the achievement he completed was always a first-time one.

He felt that joining an academy might also activate a Character Card.

In fact, Xu Hanfeng had tried many things during this period, but none had activated a Character Card, so he gave up.

He figured he would leave it to fate. If one activated, then it activated.

Sooner or later, he would activate the more than one hundred people in the collection.

"Let's go meet them."

Meng Shenji and the other two had already arrived at the Ye Mansion's main hall.

Ye Liuli was receiving them.

"You three education committee members really are anxious. Didn't I say to wait until I became a Soul Grandmaster? Were you afraid I'd run away or something?"

Xu Hanfeng looked at the three of them in dissatisfaction.

"Haha... no, no. We just came to pay a visit."

Meng Shenji did not find it awkward at all. If throwing away his pride could win over such a genius, then so be it—even shamelessness was acceptable.

"Alright, alright. My beautiful Aunt Ye is here. Would I leave?"

Xu Hanfeng smiled at Ye Liuli.

Ye Liuli's ears reddened as she scolded him coquettishly, "You little brat, always sweet-talking."

How am I sweet-talking? It's not like you've tried me, Aunt Ye.

Naturally, Xu Hanfeng could not possibly say that aloud.

"How was I wrong? My Aunt Ye is beautiful."

"You little brat." Ye Liuli tapped Xu Hanfeng on the forehead and handed him his favorite lemonade.

Meng Shenji and the other two sat on pins and needles. Strange expressions appeared on their faces; they felt that the banter between Ye Liuli and Xu Hanfeng seemed somewhat off.

It was not the playful interaction between an elder and a child at all, but rather... the teasing between lovers.

However, they did not dwell on it.

After all, the age gap between the two was enormous, at least twenty or thirty years.

If they could still fall for each other despite that, then Ye Liuli could only be someone who liked younger men.

"From now on, you education committee members don't need to come to the Ye Mansion anymore." Xu Hanfeng waved his hand.

"Huh? No, please don't! If you dislike us, we won't come anymore, but you absolutely must come to Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

Meng Shenji panicked. After spending time with Xu Hanfeng these days, he had come to understand even more clearly just how formidable and terrifying he was.

Failing to bring such a genius to Heaven Dou Royal Academy would be a loss for the entire empire.

"I know. I agree."

"You absolutely must... what?" Meng Shenji froze.

"I said I agree," Xu Hanfeng said, enunciating each word.

Seeing the three stunned education committee members, Xu Hanfeng was even more speechless. "You're not that old, are you? Are you already hard of hearing?"

"That's wonderful!" Meng Shenji suddenly shouted.

His face was filled with wild joy as he raised both hands high.

Beside him, Zhi Lin and Bai Baoshan repeatedly waved their fists in excitement, their faces flushed red. They nearly looked possessed.

Xu Hanfeng could not help taking half a step back.

He looked helplessly at Ye Liuli and Ya Li. "Is it really that exciting? All I did was agree to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

At his words, Ya Li could not help laughing softly. "Of course they're happy. They've been inviting you for so long, terrified that you might run away.

"Now that you've finally agreed, how could they not be excited?"

Xu Hanfeng shrugged, then turned his gaze toward Ye Liuli and gently took hold of her soft hand.

Her palm was soft and smooth, carrying a faint fragrance. He could not help playing with it a few more times.

"With Aunt Ye here, I wouldn't want to leave." Xu Hanfeng smiled, his tone deeply intimate.