Having a Disease

Leaving the tower area, Ye Qiu was in high spirits. His strength had taken a huge leap, and his state of mind had been tempered like never before!

Originally, he couldn't defeat that purple-robed light projection, and being suppressed repeatedly, or rather, crushed, had made him lose some of his fighting spirit. There truly was a gap between them.

But Chu Qianqiu deliberately showing himself and giving him a hard time had ignited Ye Qiu's spirit.

This was the very spirit he needed!

You think I'm not good enough?

A mere clone can suppress me completely?

Fine!

I'll show you.

And I'll make you look bad too!

For three days and three nights, he reversed the suppression!

Through this, his Qi and Blood, Cultivation, and Artistic Conception all saw a massive surge.

Moreover, this solidified Ye Qiu's belief: as long as you're willing to act and push forward, things you deem impossible aren't actually that difficult!

In fact, you might even do much better than you imagine!

As his confidence grew, his state of mind naturally improved as well.

Night fell, and the crescent moon hung in the sky. Ye Qiu, in excellent spirits, walked out of the Academy.

He inwardly asked, "Brother Snake, how far am I from Dao Heart Clarity?"

Great Serpent was silent for a moment, then asked, "Why do you cultivate?"

Ye Qiu: "..."

That's the third time.

Using the same question three times, are you tired of it?

Great Serpent said, "Do you have a goal for your cultivation?"

Ye Qiu thought for a moment and said, "To prove myself!"

Yes.

In truth, ever since he was expelled at the age of seven and confined to his maternal grandfather's home, he had resolved to achieve one thing: to prove himself.

Ye Jiangshan said he wasn't good enough, so he would show him and prove he wasn't lacking!

Chu Qianqiu thought he wasn't good enough, so he would go back and suppress him with his fists!

"That is clarity."

Great Serpent said.

Ye Qiu froze for a moment. That's it? It's done?

Great Serpent said, "Dao Heart Clarity means having a clear goal and the spirit to persist in pursuing it."

Ye Qiu nodded.

Then he became excited.

So that's why I feel so refreshed! Why everything in the world looks so pleasing!

Why my mind feels so clear and my senses so sharp!

So I've finally gained some insight!

Excellent!

Lu Li must have Dao Heart Clarity, right?

But his realm is still a bit lacking.

Lu Li already achieved Law Gathering.

I still need to work hard.

But, isn't the goal getting closer?

Just remember, nothing is impossible.

As long as you act and push forward, you'll definitely succeed!

Am I any worse than anyone else?

The street ahead became lively. Ye Qiu glanced at it and instinctively planned to avoid that direction.

Listening Wind Tower!

However, just as he was about to turn, he suddenly saw a familiar figure standing outside the building.

Luo Ling!

Wu Xiaokai's formidable girlfriend!

How is she here?

Confused, he glanced towards Listening Wind Tower, and then his eyes lit up.

Wu Xiaokai!

He was emerging from Listening Wind Tower.

That scoundrel!

Wasn't he supposed to be getting engaged?

And he's still coming to a place like this!

Hmph!

Caught red-handed this time, huh?

Serves him right!

However, as they were brothers, Ye Qiu deeply understood the discomfort of being beaten by a woman.

He walked over, intending to mediate.

Just then, he saw Wu Xiaokai run up to Luo Ling and whisper, "Lingling, I was just here to see a friend, have some drinks, listen to some music... You know me, I'm too soft-hearted to refuse my friends. I was really helpless!"

"Honestly, you're the only one in my heart..."

Ye Qiu's face darkened.

Give me a break!

Who doesn't know what kind of person you are?

Besides, I saw that hickey on your neck!

With that lame excuse of yours, do you really think anyone would believe you, let alone the detailed explanations I used to give?

What a joke...

"I know, Brother Kai, I believe you!" Luo Ling's voice chimed.

Ye Qiu froze.

His body stiffened.

Wu Xiaokai went "mwah" and kissed Luo Ling on the cheek. "Good darling, don't worry, I definitely won't come here again..."

Luo Ling said, "Um, I'm not available these few days. I know your constitution is unique and you might not be able to help yourself... but next time you come, you have to tell me in advance..."

Ye Qiu: "???"

"Also, you, you can't always come. You can only come a maximum of seven days a month..."

Ye Qiu: "???"

Wu Xiaokai hugged Luo Ling. "Darling, don't worry, I absolutely won't. I'll come at most six times! I swear!"

Luo Ling said, "Mhm."

Ye Qiu stood in front, watching the two of them, utterly bewildered in the wind...

His Dao heart seemed to have become less clear...

"Let's go home."

"My parents are coming tomorrow. When is your grandfather arriving?"

"He'll be here in a few days... I've already arranged it. Tomorrow, we'll go to the fanciest place, Drunken Immortal Tower."

"That place is so expensive."

"For you, Lingling, I'm willing to do anything."

"Brother Kai is so good to me..."

"Sigh, Brother Ye, why are you here?" The two, hand in hand, approached Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu glanced at Wu Xiaokai, the hickey on his neck so conspicuous.

He felt a pang of hurt.

"Let's go back together," Wu Xiaokai invited Ye Qiu, and they walked towards the Academy.

Once they reached the Academy, Luo Ling had something to attend to and left first. Ye Qiu and Wu Xiaokai walked together.

When they reached a quiet spot, Ye Qiu couldn't help but ask, "How, how did you do it?"

Wu Xiaokai looked at Ye Qiu for a long time and said, "If I told you I didn't know, would you believe me?"

Ye Qiu glared at him.

Wu Xiaokai said, "Perhaps, it's my overwhelming charm?"

Ye Qiu glared at him.

Wu Xiaokai chuckled, "Then perhaps, it's just my good luck."

Ye Qiu felt like he'd been poked in the armpit again