The Plan to Ditch Him Backfired?

Xiao Wu rolled her eyes upon hearing this inner voice.

This guy really refused to give up on his scheme.

However, Skywater Academy...

Listening to Lin Yi put it that way, if they could really join, it would actually be a decent choice.

She pondered this in her heart, leaned in, and deliberately asked in a low voice, "Lin Yi, what are you thinking about? You're smiling so happily."

Lin Yi snapped back to reality and hurriedly reined in his smile, "Nothing, just thinking this town is quite lively."

[Of course I can't tell you I'm thinking about how to ditch you lot.]

Xiao Wu feigned suspicion as she glanced at him, but she didn't press the matter.

Her attention was entirely on the group of young girls wearing Skywater Academy uniforms.

"Those people seem to be students from some academy, right?" she said casually, "They all look quite strong."

Zhu Zhuqing also looked over, her gaze lingering on Shui Bing'er for a brief moment before she withdrew it, saying nothing more.

Lin Yi nodded and responded with feigned indifference, "Yeah, those in matching uniforms must be from the same academy."

[Not just "quite strong," this is one of the powerhouse teams for the future Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.]

[Their captain, Shui Bing'er, is a top-tier genius; even a cheat-user like Tang San suffered losses at her hands.]

[It's just a pity they ran into the protagonist group, otherwise, they might have made it to the finals that year.]

He was complaining internally, completely unaware that the expressions of the girls not far away had become quite spectacular.

Upon hearing the words "protagonist group," Shui Bing'er frowned slightly.

According to his words, were they merely supporting characters?

But that wasn't important; what mattered was that this young man actually knew the results of a future Soul Master Tournament.

Wasn't this too preposterous?

Shui Yue'er tugged on her sister's sleeve and lowered her voice, "Sister, how does that guy know everything? Even the Soul Master Tournament that hasn't started yet..."

"Shh." Shui Bing'er interrupted her softly, her gaze still locked on Lin Yi, "I have my own plans."

On the other side, Xiao Wu's eyes darted around.

She suddenly hooked her arm through Lin Yi's and leaned into his ear, whispering, "Lin Yi, I think they're quite strong and the atmosphere seems good. If we could join them, wouldn't that be pretty nice?"

Lin Yi was stunned for a moment, then felt a surge of ecstasy.

[This little rabbit actually wants to go to Skywater Academy on her own?]

[Great, just great! It's exactly what I wanted!]

He suppressed his excitement and put on a thoughtful expression, "Sure, do you want me to go ask for you?"

Xiao Wu blinked, smiling meaningfully, "Us? Then what about you?"

Lin Yi gave a dry laugh, "I... I'll be going to a different academy, of course."

[It's not that I don't want to go with you, it's that Skywater Academy doesn't accept male soul masters.]

[Once you've entered Skywater Academy, I'll find time to visit you...]

Hearing this inner voice, Xiao Wu chuckled to herself.

This guy, he sure thinks highly of himself.

She was just about to say something when she saw the group of Skywater Academy girls walking toward them.

Leading them was the blue-haired girl, her temperament cold and aloof, her gait composed.

Seeing this, Lin Yi muttered to himself again.

[I was still wondering what excuse to use to approach them, and they came to me themselves?]

[That's fine too, saves them from thinking I'm hitting on them just because they're pretty.]

Just as Lin Yi was thinking this, Shui Bing'er had already arrived before them, her gaze lingering on Lin Yi for a moment before she nodded politely.

Her eyes swept over the three of them and finally landed back on Lin Yi, "Hello there. My name is Shui Bing'er, a student of Skywater Academy in Heaven Dou City."

Xiao Wu was slightly taken aback and was about to speak, but Lin Yi cut in first, "Skywater Academy, I've long heard of your esteemed name."

"Long heard of our name?" Shui Bing'er raised an eyebrow slightly, her gaze lingering on Lin Yi's face for a moment, "You know of our academy?"

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat.

[Crap, I let it slip.]

[Although Skywater Academy has some fame in the soul master world, it's not like any random passerby would have "long heard of" it, right?]

He gave a dry laugh, attempting to remedy the situation, "Well... Skywater Academy only accepts female students, which is quite unique in the soul master world, so it's normal to have heard of it."

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were speechless; it seemed this guy was truly desperate to get rid of them.

He was usually quite clever, so why was he making such a low-level mistake at a time like this?

After all, he had never even been to Heaven Dou City; wasn't it too absurd for him to know these things?

However, they said nothing, merely pretending to be oblivious.

Shui Bing'er likewise did not take the bait, simply watching Lin Yi in silence.

Lin Yi felt somewhat uncomfortable under her gaze, his mind frantically complaining.

[Why is this girl looking at me like that?]

[I didn't say anything wrong; Skywater Academy really only accepts female students.]

Just as he was thinking this, Shui Bing'er suddenly spoke up: "So that's how it is."

After a brief pause, she swept a look of interest over the three of them and smiled: "I inadvertently overheard you all discussing our academy just now. May I be so bold as to ask, are you interested in joining Skywater Academy?"

Having said this, she stared at Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, wanting to gauge their reactions.

After all, these things were only revealed through the young man's inner voice.

She wanted to confirm whether these two had also heard his thoughts.

If they could hear them, why would they still be following him?

Lin Yi snapped back to reality and hurriedly replied: "Interested, interested, extremely interested."

[I'm practically overflowing with interest.]

[Good heavens, please, just take them both already.]

Upon hearing this, the corners of Shui Bing'er's mouth twitched slightly.

This person... what he thinks in his heart is completely different from what he says out loud.

Yet, she maintained a graceful smile on her face: "However, our Skywater Academy only recruits female students, so this classmate... I'm afraid it might not be convenient for you."

Lin Yi nodded repeatedly: "No problem, no problem, I know. So what I mean is, just let these two join you."

He pointed at Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing and continued: "Besides, my two friends here have excellent talent; having them join you would truly be the icing on the cake."

Xiao Wu: "..."

Zhu Zhuqing: "..."

Shui Bing'er looked toward Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, her gaze lingering on Xiao Wu for a moment before sizing up Zhu Zhuqing.

These two young girls were indeed far from simple.

The girl called Xiao Wu looked lively and cheerful, but the soul power fluctuations on her were solid—she was a Soul Elder.

The other quiet girl in black had a cold temperament and sharp eyes; although she was only a Soul Grand Master, she was clearly a promising talent.

At their age and level, they would be considered top-tier even within Skywater Academy.

Moreover, judging by the young man's inner voice, neither of these girls seemed to be an ordinary person.

Shui Bing'er had made up her mind, but she did not intend to let Lin Yi off the hook just like that.

The information revealed by those inner thoughts just now was too shocking; this young man definitely harbored a massive secret.

If he could join Skywater Academy, regardless of his status, it would be a tremendous asset to the academy.

She pondered for a moment before speaking slowly: "These two classmates are indeed very well-suited for our academy. If they are willing, I can recommend them to the academy."

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, neither of them speaking.

Shui Bing'er paused, then turned her gaze to Lin Yi: "As for this classmate... although you cannot join as an official student, Skywater Academy does have positions for Guest Elders."

"If you are willing, you may accompany us as a Guest Elder and enjoy the same cultivation resources and living standards as the students."