Ah Yin: Rou'er Must Be Suffering Terribly Now

The two Teachers simply could not imagine that, just moments ago, a Title Douluo had turned his gaze toward this place.

Yu Yuanzhen's aura quietly receded.

But immediately afterward, Lei Xiaotian sharply sensed another five or six equally formidable auras lurking around Thunder Academy like ghosts.

Not a single one was weaker than a Soul Douluo!

Lei Xiaotian's heart skipped a beat. He was completely numb.

Was this really necessary?

A Young Master enrolling in school, escorted by a Title Douluo and secretly guarded by another five or six Soul Douluo?

Had any previous Young Master of the Blue Electric Tyrant Sect ever received such treatment?

Just how terrifying was this Young Master Yu Xiaoheng's talent?!

Lei Xiaotian did not dare think any further. He hurriedly climbed to his feet, his manner becoming even more respectful as he personally led the way.

"Young Master, please come in."

Yu Xiaoheng remained calm as he led Liu Erlong, Rou'er, Yu Lin, and Yu Hu into the academy.

Meanwhile.

At a Street Corner a hundred meters outside the academy.

A slender figure stood quietly there, her plain-colored dress making her seem all the more graceful and ethereal.

It was Ah Yin.

She watched from afar as Yu Xiaoheng and the others disappeared behind the academy gates, a thoughtful look in her watery eyes.

Rou'er had been brought into the academy.

For Ah Yin, this might be an opportunity.

The Blue Electric Tyrant Sect was filled with experts and guarded with great severity. Trying to rescue someone from there would be harder than ascending to the heavens.

But an academy was different. Its people were mixed, its comings and goings frequent. There would always be an opening to exploit.

Previously, she had entrusted Xiao Wu to Da Ming and Er Ming deep within the Star Dou Great Forest. She often returned to visit, making sure her "goddaughter" was safe and sound.

Right now, rescuing Rou'er was her only goal.

That day in the forest, she had watched Rou'er get captured with her own eyes. Seeing that the Blue Electric Tyrant Sect had not killed her today eased Ah Yin's tightly wound heart somewhat.

But being imprisoned was still a dangerous situation.

She had to think of something quickly.

Ah Yin withdrew her gaze and began searching for a place to stay near Thunder Academy.

She found a residence facing the street with a rental sign hanging outside.

The door was opened by a slightly plump middle-aged woman surnamed Wang. One look at her clothes and bearing was enough to tell that she was shrewd and fierce.

Aunt Wang sized Ah Yin up and down with an overbearing air.

"Renting a room? By yourself?"

Ah Yin nodded slightly, her voice gentle.

"Yes, Sister. I'm renting it alone."

She was already extraordinarily beautiful, with a gentle temperament and eyes as clear as water, untouched by the slightest trace of dust.

Even someone as sharp-tongued as Aunt Wang, who had seen all sorts of people, unconsciously softened her tone by a few degrees when facing such a woman.

But once money was mentioned, the shrewdness in her bones immediately gained the upper hand.

Aunt Wang held up three thick fingers, her tone firm and decisive.

"Three Gold Soul Coins a month. Not one Soul Coin less!"

"Three Gold Soul Coins?"

Ah Yin froze on the spot, a trace of astonishment flashing through her watery eyes.

It was not as if she knew nothing of worldly matters. During her years living among humans, she had rented rooms before.

The cheapest places only cost a few Copper Soul Coins for a month.

Even residences in better locations only cost a dozen or so Silver Soul Coins.

Three Gold Soul Coins was simply an outrageous price.

Seeing her expression, Aunt Wang immediately curled her lip and planted her hands on her hips with complete confidence.

"Little girl, don't complain that it's expensive! My place is right beside Thunder Academy. This is a proper school district property!"

"So many parents are fighting tooth and nail to rent a place nearby. My price is already very fair!"

"Rent it or don't. If you won't rent it, plenty of people are lining up to!"

Ah Yin was left speechless by that string of remarks.

Her Soul Power had only recently broken through Level Twenty, making her a Soul Grandmaster.

According to Spirit Hall's subsidy rules, she could receive ten Gold Soul Coins every month.

Although three Gold Soul Coins in monthly rent was far beyond what she had expected, she could still bear it if she gritted her teeth.

For Rou'er...

As she silently repeated that name, her eyes became resolute once more.

"Alright. I'll rent it."

Ah Yin carefully counted out three glittering Gold Soul Coins from the small cloth pouch she carried with her.

The pouch contained all her savings, amounting to only a little over thirty Gold Soul Coins.

After paying the rent, Ah Yin looked at her no longer plentiful money pouch and could not help but feel a headache coming on.

Money wasn't enough...

Xiao Wu was at the age when she was curious about the outside world. The next time Ah Yin visited her, she would need to bring tasty food and pretty clothes.

Da Ming and Er Ming did not care for gold or silver, but they were very interested in books from the human world. That would also be no small expense.

And there were her own daily expenses as well...

Ah Yin sighed softly and comforted herself.

It's alright, Ah Yin. The hard times will pass. Besides, I'll receive ten Gold Soul Coins in subsidies every month from now on!

The Maiden lightly clenched her small fist and made an encouraging gesture.

Even Aunt Wang stared for a moment. This girl... was rather adorable.

Forget it. Otherwise, why would I have lowered her rent by half a Gold Soul Coin?

Someone asked yesterday, and I quoted three and a half Gold Soul Coins a month...

Ah Yin walked out of the small courtyard and happened to pass a candy stall at the Street Corner.

Exquisite little boxes were displayed on the stall, filled with colorful candies that looked especially lovely.

"Boss, how much are these candies?"

"You've got a good eye, Miss! These are newly released candies from the Blue Electric Tyrant Sect. We're one of the few places in Thunder City that have them! One Gold Soul Coin per box!"

The middle-aged man eagerly praised his wares.

One... Gold Soul Coin?

Ah Yin's hand reaching for her money pouch froze in midair.

Too expensive.

She silently withdrew her hand, deciding that she would save where she could this month. She would focus on cultivation and simply buy cheap vegetables to fill her stomach.

But saving alone was not a solution.

Was there any way she could earn money?

It seemed... she had heard that the Fighting Soul Arena was a place where one could make money quickly?

Thinking of Rou'er imprisoned somewhere at this very moment, surely suffering a hundred times worse than she was, Ah Yin's heart tightened, and her desire to earn money grew even stronger.

At the very least, she had to settle herself down first. And to rescue Rou'er, she might need to hire some Soul Masters as well.

"Grrr..."

Feeling the hunger rumbling in her stomach, Ah Yin could only comfort herself.

It's alright!

Ah Yin!

You got through those hard days when you only had a one-Gold-Soul-Coin subsidy!

Don't be afraid!

Only...

As she watched a crowd gradually gather around the candy stall, with noble children constantly spending lavishly, her eyes blinked again and again.

These candies could only be bought later, after Rou'er was rescued, as a celebration.

Meanwhile, inside Thunder Academy.

"Wow! Xiaoheng! Our family is way too impressive! That headmaster just now was a Soul Douluo! He actually knelt directly before you!"

Rou'er followed beside Yu Xiaoheng, excitement sparkling in her large eyes as her little mouth chattered nonstop.

Our?

Hearing that form of address, the Corner of Yu Xiaoheng's Mouth twitched slightly, but he said nothing.

Who is "our family" with you?

Forget it. For the Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring, I'll let her have it.