Looking at the ancient map fragment in his hand, Lin Yuan guessed that this was not the place where the Asura God's Deity Inheritance was located.
However, someone who could communicate with the natives of the Douluo Continent using a map must be a wicked and Evil God.
Thinking of this, Lin Yuan put the map fragment into his pocket, and with a flash, disappeared from the room as if he had never been there.
Meanwhile, the guards outside the room remained completely oblivious, as if nothing had happened. Only the faint smell of blood slowly dissipated in the night air.
As evening fell, Lin Yuan returned to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
At this moment in the academy, when Ye Lingling saw the catwoman who was barely clothed, her expression turned rather unpleasant, and she immediately asked Chief Dream Machine who this woman was.
Upon learning that this was the woman her teacher had purchased at the Heaven Dou Empire Auction House, Ye Lingling's expression grew even more unpleasant, as if she were filled with peculiar emotions towards the suddenly appearing woman.
Shang Que approached the catwoman, stroked his chin, and said with lingering interest, "It must have been a mutation that occurred when she awakened her Martial Soul. But Master has quite unique tastes; she's quite beautiful."
"Senior!"
Ye Lingling stomped her foot, looking at Senior Shang Que in front of her with some annoyance, seemingly not wanting him to continue speaking.
Realizing what was happening, Shang Que quickly patted his mouth and said with a smile, "Sorry, I just spoke too bluntly. Ling Ling, please don't take offense."
Ye Lingling gently bit her lower lip, her gaze fixed on the catwoman before her, and asked weakly, "Teacher... is he really that kind of person?"
"What kind of person?"
Before Shang Que could react, he asked in confusion.
"I just... like... this kind of weird outfit..."
Ye Lingling's cheeks flushed red, especially when she saw the barely clothed catwoman; her pretty face turned even redder, as if it might bleed at any moment.
Having lived this long, this was the first time she had ever seen such clothing and attire, especially using seashells to protect one's private parts. Was this kind of life really comfortable?
Shang Que, seemingly understanding but not quite, said, "Master is quite handsome. I remember many women used to pursue him, but he rejected them all. Moreover, our thoughts as Soul Beast are completely different from yours as humans."
"We Soul Beast only seek out Soul Beast that are suitable for us and have great strength when we look for a mate, which is different from you humans."
Hearing Shang Que's words, Ye Lingling's cheeks flushed even more, but a strange sense of loss welled up inside her. She lowered her head and murmured softly, "So... Teacher... rejected many people?"
Shang Que was unaware of Ye Lingling's emotional change and continued to say to himself, "Yes, Master is one of the top beings in the Douluo Continent. He is powerful and exceptionally talented, so naturally many people admire him. However, Master is focused on pursuing the pinnacle of power and is not interested in these things."
Ye Lingling pursed her lips, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She looked up at the catwoman, who was curled up in a corner, her eyes filled with wariness and unease, like a frightened little animal.
Ye Lingling's heart stirred, and she stepped forward, saying softly, "Don't be afraid, we won't hurt you."
The catwoman raised her head, her eyes filled with doubt and wariness, seemingly not believing Ye Lingling's words. Her ears twitched slightly, and her tail was pressed tightly against her back, clearly showing her vigilance towards her surroundings.
Seeing this, Ye Lingling felt a pang of pity.
Ye Lingling took out one of her own outer garments from her Storage Soul Tool and gently draped it over the catwoman, saying softly, "Put this on first. We'll figure out a way to help you when Teacher comes back."
Catwoman looked down at her clothes, then looked up at Ye Lingling, her wariness lessening slightly.
She nodded gently and whispered, "Thank you..."
Ye Lingling smiled slightly, her hostility towards the catwoman lessening considerably. She turned to Shang Que and asked, "Senior, when will my teacher return?"
Shang Que shrugged and said, "My master has always been mysterious, and I don't know when he will return. But since he brought this catwoman back, he must have his reasons."
Ye Lingling nodded, but felt a little uneasy. She had a feeling that the catwoman her teacher brought back was not simple.
Just then, the door to the room was gently pushed open, and Lin Yuan's figure quietly appeared in the doorway.
Lin Yuan glanced at everyone in the room, his gaze lingering on the catwoman for a moment, before saying calmly, "You can all leave now. I have something to ask her."
Ye Lingling and Shang Que exchanged a glance. Although they were puzzled, they obediently left the room. Before leaving, Ye Lingling couldn't help but look back at the catwoman with a hint of worry in her eyes.
Only Lin Yuan and the catwoman remained in the room. Lin Yuan walked up to the catwoman, looked at her intently, and slowly said, "You now have two choices in front of you."
"Either join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, become a disciple of the Imperial Fighting Team, and participate in the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."
"Either I'll give you some money to leave Heaven Dou City, but whether you can survive depends on your own abilities."
Catwoman looked up, a flicker of surprise in her eyes, then lowered her head and said weakly, "I... I..."
Lin Yuan said calmly, "Don't be nervous. I've always valued peace and harmony. I only take action when my interests are at stake. As long as you obey me, I won't lay a hand on you."
Upon hearing this, the catwoman trembled slightly, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes. She bit her lip and whispered, "You... you really won't make me do that kind of thing?"
Lin Yuan shook his head and replied with a smile, "I never force you to do anything. As I just said, I'll give you two choices: either join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy or leave the Heaven Dou Empire."
The catwoman was silent for a moment, then finally raised her head, a resolute look in her eyes. "I... I want to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Also, can I become your disciple...?"
"Become an apprentice?" Lin Yuan looked at the catwoman's expectant face, then put one hand behind his back and refused, "Forget about becoming an apprentice. I already have one disciple, and I have never thought about taking on any more disciples in this life."
Upon hearing this, Catwoman nodded, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes. But at least it proved that she was still alive and didn't have to live that kind of homeless life anymore.
Seeing that the catwoman had agreed, Lin Yuan asked her name. However, the catwoman didn't have a name now, as her memories of the past were already blurry. She only knew that they called her catwoman.
Lin Yuan looked at the butterfly in the flowerpot, then turned to the catwoman and said, "From now on, you will be called Cai Die)."
This is a very rare Xian Ni "Against Xian Ni Gods," but those who are interested can check it out.