Going to the Ye Family!

"Uncle Jian, Rongrong has grown up, and there's no one in the sect capable of holding up the fort. Don't you think we could..."

Ning Fengzhi spoke haltingly, looking at Chen Xin for his opinion.

"This..." Chen Xin glanced at the little girl sleeping beside them, his brow furrowing slightly. "Rongrong is still young. The matter of her protector can wait. I can protect her for a few more years."

Chen Xin naturally understood Ning Fengzhi's meaning. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had followed this tradition for generations, and he wasn't ignorant of it. However, firstly, Rongrong was still too young, and secondly, he always felt that kid wasn't someone to be trifled with. He had already passed through Slaughter City at such a young age. Setting aside his talent, this person likely harbored many hidden intentions.

"You're right. Then I'll go negotiate with him first and see what this child is really like. This matter ultimately requires careful consideration."

Quiet Fragrance Courtyard

Chen Chu was meditating at the center of the formation in the courtyard, as usual. In front of him sat an exquisite gift box, containing the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone that Xue Ye had promised him.

It was a right leg bone from a fifteen-thousand-year-old Exploding Bone Azure Wolf, and it had already been absorbed by someone else, coming with a Berserk amplification skill. To be honest, Chen Chu was a little disappointed.

He hadn't expected Xue Ye to try and fob him off with this. Not only was the age insufficient, but the Soul Beast's bloodline was also ordinary, and it had been used before, diminishing its effectiveness. He truly looked down on it.

"Oh well, I'll keep it for now. It might come in handy later."

Having something was better than nothing. His Soul Power was still at level sixty-four, but he had a premonition that he wasn't far from level sixty-five, and some things might need to be planned for.

He took out a document from his storage ring. It contained the basic information of a student, and the name written on it was Ye Lingling.

Father: Ye Qingfeng, Martial Soul Ironclad Eagle, level seventy-two Soul Sage. Mother: Ye Tang'er, Martial Soul Nine Heart Begonia, level sixty-three Soul Emperor.

It seemed the inheritor of the Nine Heart Begonia in this generation was this mother and daughter pair. He hadn't expected her father to be a Soul Sage.

Chen Chu had arrived at the academy at the end of the semester, and now only about a month remained until the semester concluded. By then, he might be able to accompany Ye Lingling to the Ye family, under the guise of a home visit.

The next morning, right after class, Dugu Yan pulled Ye Lingling into Chen Chu's office.

"Teacher, did you need something from us?" Dugu Yan, tugging her friend's hand, bounced into the room.

"Hmm? I don't think I called for you," Chen Chu looked up, surprised at the little poison girl in front of him, then shifted his gaze to Ye Lingling behind her. "Go wait on the side. Lingling, I need to talk to you about something."

Ye Lingling heard this, gently pulled away from Dugu Yan's hand, and took half a step forward, her voice low and tinged with nervousness. "Teacher Chen, what do you need me for?"

Chen Chu tapped his fingertips lightly on the edge of the desk, his gaze fixed on her. He got straight to the point. "I looked at the academy's student records yesterday and learned about your parents' Martial Souls. I wanted to understand more."

As soon as he said this, Ye Lingling's eyes flickered slightly. Even Dugu Yan, who had been pouting beside them, quieted down.

The matter of the Nine Heart Begonia lineage wasn't a secret in the Soul Master world, but no one would readily bring it up in front of them. After all, this Martial Soul was too special, and any careless inquiry would seem like probing their hidden cards, arousing suspicion.

"Teacher, are you asking about the Nine Heart Begonia?" Ye Lingling looked up, meeting Chen Chu's gaze, her tone firmer than before. "If it's about the Martial Soul's abilities, I can tell you what I know. But there are some things within my family that I cannot casually disclose."

"I'm not asking about the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul," Chen Chu shook his head. "I'm just particularly interested in herbal medicine. I know your family has been practicing medicine for generations, and I wanted to ask if the Ye family is still accepting apprentices."

The Ye family had many disciples. Almost all the renowned physicians on the continent came from the Ye family's medical clinics. They also offered courses and taught students, which was one of the reasons the Ye family was respected by various powers on the continent, somewhat like an academic dynasty.

"Ah? Studying medicine?" Ye Lingling was stunned. She hadn't expected the teacher to be looking for her for this reason.

"Studying medicine is certainly possible, but my mother would have to agree. When I go home for the holiday, I can ask her for you."

"No need to trouble yourself with that," Chen Chu's tone was calm. "The semester ends next month, and I'd like to accompany you home, under the pretext of a teacher's home visit. As you know, the academy doesn't have a detailed understanding of its students' family situations, especially for those with special Martial Souls like yours. The more we understand, the better we can arrange more suitable cultivation plans for you in the future."

"And I'd also like to pay a visit to the Ye family. I wish to seek knowledge, so I must inform your mother. It wouldn't be proper if she wasn't present."

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling froze on the spot. Even Dugu Yan stopped muttering. A home visit? What an interesting excuse. He just wanted to learn something from them, and he was calling it a home visit. If he used this tactic on Lingling today, would he be targeting her tomorrow?

Her guess was quite accurate. Chen Chu found the home visit method brilliant. He even planned to use it on Dugu Bo. If a teacher came for a home visit, he couldn't possibly turn them away.

"Teacher is going to my home for a visit?" Ye Lingling's small face paled, and her heart suddenly felt heavy. Who would want their teacher to visit their parents at home? But she couldn't refuse.

Ye Lingling clutched the hem of her clothes, her voice carrying a hint of difficulty. "A home visit... I understand. I'll write a letter back to my parents first. It's just that my family has many rules, so I hope Teacher will be understanding then."

"I understand the rules. I won't cause any trouble for your family," Chen Chu nodded, his gaze sweeping over her slightly pale little face. He added, "Don't be nervous. It's just a formality, and I'll chat with your parents about your situation at the academy. As for seeking knowledge, I'll speak with your mother myself. I won't make things difficult for you."

At this moment, Dugu Yan, standing beside them, suddenly interjected, "Teacher Chen, why are you studying medicine? As such a genius Soul Master, shouldn't you be busy cultivating Soul Skills and increasing your Soul Power?"

Chen Chu looked up at her, his tone unwavering. "Can't a Soul Master know a little medicine? What if your Soul Power circulation goes awry, or you're injured by Soul Beast toxins? Knowing some medical skills can't hurt. Your grandfather is the renowned Poison Douluo; you should understand this principle better than anyone."

Dugu Yan was momentarily speechless and pouted, not saying anything further. Her grandfather had indeed taught her these things, saying they would be beneficial, but she just didn't like studying such tedious matters. Besides, her grandfather's own skills were mediocre, so what right did he have to lecture her?

Seeing that the argument had ceased, Ye Lingling said softly, "Then I'll give Teacher an answer in a few days. If my parents agree, I'll go with Teacher at the end of the month."

"Alright," Chen Chu nodded, saying no more. He waved his hand. "If there's nothing else, you can go back. Don't be late for the practical combat class this afternoon."

The two acknowledged him and withdrew. As soon as they left the office, Dugu Yan grabbed Ye Lingling's arm and whispered, "Lingling, don't you think Teacher Chen is a bit strange? He seems to be paying special attention to you, and he even made you class monitor. Now he suddenly wants to study medicine and go to your house. Do you think... do you think it's because our Lingling is too cute and he has designs on you?"