Yu Tianheng avoided Lin Yuan's gaze, not daring to look him in the eyes. He seemed somewhat regretful as well. If he had not stubbornly gone his own way back then, he should have reached the Soul King realm by now.
After all, given his strength, he had already been considered outstanding back then.
Yet it was too late to say anything now.
Yu Tianheng finally understood why Dugu Bo had been so determined to bring Dugu Yan back to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Even he himself felt the urge to return to the academy.
Though his uncle was known as a wise man, no matter how exceptional his wisdom was, he still had no ability to contend against a Title Douluo.
After greeting Teacher Otto, Lin Yuan brought his disciple, Ye Lingling, back to the courtyard. At this moment, Ye Yao, Ye Lingling's mother, was elegantly sipping tea.
Her every word, gesture, and movement revealed her noble bearing. Coupled with her status as a Soul Douluo, it further highlighted her distinguished identity.
"Mother, why are you here?"
Ye Lingling ran over with a curious expression, tightly hugging Ye Yao's arm as she asked.
Ye Yao affectionately rubbed Ye Lingling's head and said gently, "Little Brother Lin said he liked the pastries I make, so I came to prepare some for you to try."
Lin Yuan rubbed his nose and sat across from Ye Yao. "Sister Ye Yao, there was no need to go to so much trouble. If we wanted some, Ling Ling could have simply gone home."
Ye Yao lifted her slender fingers to smooth the hair beside her ear and replied with a gentle smile, "How could that do? Ling Ling is in the midst of cultivation right now. She should stay by your side and focus