The Oriole Behind

When the Royal Academy was first established, a rule was set: flight-type Soul Masters were forbidden from flying at high altitudes.

The Academy represented the face of the royal family, the supreme dignity of the empire.

Yet...

The moment he saw the approaching figure, Qin Ming's brow furrowed tightly.

Yu Cheng also looked up, spotting an elderly man flying through the sky. He wore a luxurious blue robe, had short hair, and appeared vigorous and spirited.

This man stood with his hands behind his back, not manifesting his Martial Soul, but relying solely on Soul Power to fly through the air.

"It's him! Yu Luomian!"

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Qin Ming recognized the identity of this Soul Master. Yu Tianheng's second grandfather, the Second Chief of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Yu Luomian!

At that moment, Yu Luomian also spotted the two.

He channeled his Soul Power, slowly descending to the ground, his robes fluttering without wind.

"Second Chief, long time no see. May I ask what brings you to Heaven Dou Academy?"

Qin Ming gave a slight bow.

At the same time, dissatisfaction stirred within him.

Yu Luomian had ignored the school rules and flown through the air—truly showing no regard for the Heaven Dou royal family!

Of course, he didn't say it outright.

After all, Yu Luomian was a genuine Soul Douluo.

"Teacher Qin, where is Yu Cheng of your Academy?"

Yu Luomian spoke directly.

Yu Cheng's medicinal pills had excellent effects; even Elder Li of the sect's Medicine Hall praised them endlessly, hoping to meet this rising star.

Originally, Yu Luomian had planned to send a Steward to invite Yu Cheng.

But then he suddenly recalled Liu Erlong—he hadn't seen this daughter of his in a very long time.

Thus, Yu Luomian decided to make the trip himself.

Only...

He had run into a wall at Blue Tyrant Academy.

The moment they met, Liu Erlong had pointed at his nose and cursed him out. Yu Luomian was scolded like a grandson, but he knew he owed his daughter too much and didn't utter a single retort.

Yu Luomian's stomach was full of pent-up anger, with nowhere to vent it.

Now he just wanted to take Yu Cheng away as quickly as possible, and he couldn't care less about Heaven Dou Academy's rules.

"May I ask what business the Second Chief has with Yu Cheng?"

Qin Ming instinctively shielded Yu Cheng behind him, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"He is Yu Cheng. We were just about to go see the three Committee Members. Could the Second Chief wait a moment in the reception room?"

"Hmph."

Yu Luomian caught Qin Ming's small gesture and couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

"Teacher Qin, I want to invite Yu Cheng to visit the sect for at most seven or eight days. Rest assured, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect won't do anything to him."

Yu Luomian forced down his anger as he spoke.

"I need to report this to the Committee Members. Besides, if you're inviting Yu Cheng as a guest, you should at least ask for his own opinion, shouldn't you?"

Qin Ming's gaze locked tightly onto Yu Luomian, showing no sign of backing down.

He didn't know Yu Luomian's true intentions, but as a teacher, he had a responsibility to protect his student's safety.

The other party was a Soul Douluo; Qin Ming knew he couldn't afford to provoke him.

But this place was the Royal Academy!

Yu Luomian had first broken the Academy's rules, and now he wanted to take Yu Cheng away directly—Qin Ming absolutely wouldn't allow it.

"Hahaha."

Instead of getting angry, Yu Luomian laughed.

Liu Erlong scolding him was one thing.

But Qin Ming, a mere Soul Emperor, dared to defy him too?

If this weren't Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Yu Luomian would have just snatched the person by force.

"I've long heard that Teacher Qin Ming is formidable, the second youngest Soul Emperor on the continent. Seeing you today, your reputation is well deserved."

Yu Luomian laughed loudly.

His tone shifted, "A Soul Master's fame is earned through his fists, not through others' praise. I wonder if Teacher Qin's strength is as tough as his temper."

A surging wave of Soul Power rose from within Yu Luomian's body.

He had taken a bellyful of anger from Liu Erlong and was just fretting over having nowhere to vent it.

"This..."

Qin Ming's gaze turned grave; he hadn't expected Yu Luomian to be so aggressive.

He knew full well that he was no match for Yu Luomian. Yet as an Assault Type Soul Master, battle was the fastest way to grow stronger.

The Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon was hailed as the number one beast soul in the world, and Yu Luomian was a Soul Douluo powerhouse—his combat experience went without saying.

Being able to pick up some techniques from him would be a tremendous asset for Qin Ming.

At the Royal Academy, such opportunities were rare.

"Yu Cheng, go find the Committee Member first."

As his words fell, a burst of yellow flame erupted from Qin Ming's body. His muscles bulged, his teeth sharpened, and his pupils turned yellow.

Two yellow, three purple, one black—six Soul Rings rose up.

"Such a formidable aura—no wonder it's the mutated Blazing Wolf soul!"

Yu Cheng thought to himself.

"Crackle—!"

But the next moment, a hiss of lightning tore through the air.

A nearly tangible pressure radiated from Yu Luomian.

Yu Cheng only glanced at the eight Soul Rings beside him before making a swift exit, fleeing the place.

A Soul Douluo powerhouse—terrifying beyond words.

"Buddy, what do you think Yu Luomian wants with me?"

Yu Cheng asked inwardly.

A Soul Douluo coming to find him—he couldn't afford to provoke that.

"Yu Tianheng went back to the sect once; it should be about your pills being noticed."

"The Hundred Grass Pill has a simple refining method and uses only common herbs. Under the same conditions, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more cost-effective pill!"

Youth Yu Cheng chuckled.

"Damn! Why didn't you say so earlier!"

Yu Cheng exclaimed in surprise.

He hadn't expected the strategic value of the Hundred Grass Pill to be even higher than the simplified Mysterious Water Pill.

No wonder Yu Luomian was so desperate—he dared to make a move right at the academy.

"Don't worry. Don't underestimate the foundation of a major sect—their Medicinal Cuisine and Medicinal Bath are just as effective. The Hundred Grass Pill can serve as a substitute to cut costs, but that's all."

Youth Yu Cheng reassured him.

Yu Cheng nodded. He recalled from the original story that Yu Xiaogang had prepared a Medicinal Bath for the Shrek group; the recipe likely came from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.

Flender and the others, as Soul Saints, probably had some savings. But just a few months of Medicinal Baths had drained their coffers—the cost must have been sky-high.

"I'd estimate that more sect members will come looking for you in the future. Just don't let the Mysterious Water Pill slip out."

Youth Yu Cheng cautioned.

"Mm."

Yu Cheng nodded firmly.

As a custom pill, the simplified Mysterious Water Pill had only been shown to Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan.

Youth Yu Cheng changed his tone: "Actually, even if it does slip out, it's no big deal. Worst case, you get locked in a secret chamber and refine pills for life."

"Uh..."

Yu Cheng was speechless.

Could it be that this guy had been locked in a secret chamber before?

"Within major sects, alchemists hold a high status. I think Martial Soul Hall is pretty good, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect isn't bad either. Want to consider becoming a live-in son-in-law?"

Youth Yu Cheng added fuel to the fire.

"Buddy, can you talk normally? I'm getting cornered at the fountain by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect!"

Yu Cheng complained helplessly.

"Then how about I take control now and go all out against Yu Luomian?"

Youth Yu Cheng spread his hands.

"Buddy, just stay in the Ash Box. You really love watching the world burn."

Yu Cheng said with disdain.

With a thought, he sealed Youth Yu Cheng's Ash Box shut, finally feeling some peace and quiet.

But then, Yu Cheng suddenly caught a whiff of a fishy smell.

The next moment, he collapsed unconscious.

In the last instant before losing awareness, he saw a pair of green, gleaming eyes staring at him like a venomous snake.