Wang Yue listened to Li Manman's explanation and finally understood just how great the gap between himself and the Master was. It seemed he needed to thoroughly study the realms beyond the Five States as soon as possible, or make his sword even stronger. Only then could he catch up with the Master.
Just then, an idea suddenly occurred to him. The Master knew about Shushan's affairs. Could anyone else know, too?
As if he'd seen Wang Yue's worry, Li Manman nodded and said seriously, "The Master said that there are three and a half people in the world who can do what he does. One is Haotian, another is Chen Mou, and the remaining half is the head of the Heavenly Oracle Institute. The head of the Heavenly Oracle Institute can only see things with Haotian's power, so he only counts as half."
Wang Yue felt relieved. Haotian was asleep, and Little Sangsang didn't have that ability yet. The other two were both in Taoshan Mountain, a place he disliked, so he didn't care about them at all. Reassured, he went to the academy with Li Manman.
After they arrived at the academy, Mo Shanshan started talking about formations with the academy's Seventh Mister, Mu You, while Wang Yue went to the Master's courtyard by himself.
When Wang Yue arrived, he saw the Master leisurely eating. He quickly bowed, then asked curiously, "Master, forgive my curiosity, but why is it that every time I see you, you're either eating or drinking?"
Hearing Wang Yue's words, Li Manman couldn't help smiling. He quickly lowered his head so Wang Yue wouldn't see.
The Master didn't mind at all. He casually returned Wang Yue's bow, then gestured for him to sit before saying, "What in this world isn't eating? Cows eat grass,