West Coast of the Dou Qi Continent

Outer Academy.

Compared to the two Great Oppression eras of the past two years and the fiercely competitive Inner Academy, the Outer Academy was far more relaxed.

It could be felt simply from the atmosphere in the air.

Compared to the geniuses of the Inner Academy, the students here at the Outer Academy exuded far more youthful energy.

The boys and girls constantly radiated an aura unique to youth. Just one glance was enough to make some middle-aged people sigh from the bottom of their hearts:

"Youth really is wonderful!"

Watching the students laugh and roughhouse, Ruolin could not help recalling her own days as a student.

Her talent had not been particularly outstanding. Like these children in the Outer Academy, she had also loved to laugh and play.

Unfortunately, her former classmates and friends had long since scattered to all corners of the world, making it difficult to meet again.

"It has been a long time, Mentor. You are still as young and beautiful as ever."

"So it's that little fellow. You have become quite the smooth talker, haven't you?"

The young man's gentle voice lingered by Ruolin's ear. When she turned around, surprise appeared on her soft and tender face. "Wu Yong?"

"Mentor, it has been a long time. Have you been well lately?"

"I have, very well. Thanks to you talented youngsters, I am now the grade director~"

Ruolin lightly patted Wu Yong's shoulder as he deliberately lowered it. Looking at the young man before her, who remained as respectful toward her as ever, she could not help feeling a little proud and gratified.

Back then, she had recognized his talent at a glance. This little fellow had been exceptionally gifted!

"That is good. This is a small token of regard from Xiao Yi Xian and me. Please accept it, Mentor."

Wu Yong nodded, then took out the Cold Jade Box that had once held the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill from his Storage Ring.

Now, it contained two fourth-tier medicinal pills.

4 + 4 = 8.

8 was greater than 7. Nothing wrong with that!

When the jade box was opened, Ruolin saw two medicinal pills emitting a purple fragrance.

As a Da Dou Shi, she recognized them almost instantly. "Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills!"

Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills were top-grade fourth-tier medicinal pills that could raise a Da Dou Shi's cultivation by one star without side effects. Due to their low resistance buildup, two could be taken consecutively within the Da Dou Shi realm.

Ruolin was currently a six-star Da Dou Shi. In other words, once she broke through to a Seven-Star Da Dou Shi, she could take two Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills in succession and directly reach the Nine-Star Da Dou Shi realm. Becoming a Dou Ling would then be within reach!

"That's right, Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills. It seems you like this gift very much, Mentor."

"This is far too precious. I..."

"Mentor, please do not refuse. This is a token of regard from Xiao Yi Xian and me."

Wu Yong firmly took Ruolin's hand and placed the jade box containing the medicinal pills into it.

"Those days in the Outer Academy were when we felt the most at ease. That was largely thanks to your care, Mentor."

"Now that we have achieved a little success, many things are within easy reach. But considering your safety, a gift that is too valuable might instead bring you harm, so we chose these two medicinal pills as our gift."

Ruolin felt Wu Yong's firmness and understood what he meant, so she no longer declined.

To a Dou Emperor, two Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills truly were not particularly precious, but neither were they something one could obtain casually.

Medicinal pills capable of raising one's strength without side effects had always been priceless commodities.

For the two of them to obtain two at once, Wu Yong and Xiao Yi Xian had clearly put some thought into it.

"Then I'll accept them. Thank you, you and Xiao Yi Xian. As your mentor, there is little I can do to help a Dou Emperor like you. I can only wish that everything goes smoothly for you in the future."

"Thank you for your blessing, Mentor. That is already more than enough."

After waving goodbye, Ruolin watched Wu Yong's figure vanish from sight. She carefully put away the medicinal pills, her heart filled with joy.

That pair was clearly much better off. There was no gap in status or standing between them, and they could remain together forever. Just thinking about it made one envious.

This was the Dou Qi Continent, where the strong were respected. As long as one had sufficient strength, one could possess everything.

"Mm, later I'll use those words to educate those little fellows. If you still refuse to cultivate diligently, someday a Dou Emperor might steal away the person you love, and you won't be able to do a thing about it!"

Ruolin looked at the students on the training field with a mischievous grin.

After returning to the Inner Academy, Wu Yong felt a great weight lift from his body after delivering the gift. Suddenly, a peculiar sensation arose within him. He hurriedly sat cross-legged and entered a cultivation state.

A quarter of an hour later, Wu Yong opened his eyes, now a Nine-Star Dou Emperor. With two pieces of good news arriving together, he was in an excellent mood.

"Little Fairy, I'm going to take a look at the coast and find a place that meets our requirements."

After leaving a message, Wu Yong's figure flashed away. He vanished from the Inner Academy and headed straight for the West Coast of the Dou Qi Continent.

Apart from the vast Dou Qi Continent, this world was also surrounded by expansive oceans.

However, compared with the resource-rich continent filled with powerful experts, the seas were somewhat barren.

Basically, any sea creature with some ability headed for the continent. Thus, most living beings in the ocean did not exceed the fifth tier in strength.

Because once they reached the sixth tier, they could fly.

"Oh, it even has fjord terrain. Not bad..."

After arriving at the West Coast, Wu Yong slowed his flight. He admired the beautiful seaside scenery while searching for their ideal place to live.

The beautiful evening glow fell over the sea, its dazzling golden-red radiance reflecting across half the sky. Several seabirds glided leisurely in the distance.

The evening breeze was exceptionally pleasant, caressing every inch of skin and making one unconsciously close one's eyes to enjoy nature's beauty.

Even better, Wu Yong discovered several valleys in a row that met their requirements.

With only a little renovation, they would become the perfect secluded residences they had envisioned.

Wu Yong was in no hurry to return. He wanted to personally experience the difference between day and night here.

As night fell, the light cast by the stars and moon over the sea was not enough to illuminate the entire ocean. In this dim world, the sound of wind and waves became especially distinct.

Yet such waves could instead help one fall asleep more quickly, provided there was sufficient safety.

After all, the dark sea inspired fear. No one knew what lay within those waters.

But then again, who had come here but Wu Yong?

With absolute strength, Wu Yong feared nothing below the Dou Zun realm.

He simply refused to believe that a Dou Zun would have nothing better to do than avoid founding a sect in the Central Plains and come all the way to the coast just to ambush him.

Wu Yong would not include such an almost-zero possibility in his considerations.

Because...

If it really were a Dou Zun, he would simply fall the moment they met. There would be no need whatsoever for a battle of wits.

The night passed without incident.

A sunrise by the sea needed no further description. After watching it, Wu Yong departed in satisfaction.

When it came time to decorate the place, it would naturally be more enjoyable if all of them worked on it together.

Thinking of the shameless, carefree life they could live here in the future, Wu Yong flew even faster, nearly reaching Mach twenty.