The Plan to Ditch Them Backfired?

Xiao Wu rolled her eyes when she heard that Heart Voice.

This guy really never gave up, did he?

But Skywater Academy...

Thinking over what Lin Yi had said, it would indeed be a good choice if they could join.

As she pondered, she leaned closer and deliberately asked in a low voice, "Lin Yi, what are you thinking about? Why are you smiling so happily?"

Lin Yi snapped back to his senses and quickly wiped the smile off his face. "Nothing. I just think this town is pretty lively."

Of course I can't tell you I'm thinking about how to ditch you guys.

Xiao Wu gave him a suspicious look, but she did not press the matter.

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

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

Zhu Zhuqing looked over as well, her gaze lingering on Shui Bing'er for a moment before she withdrew it without saying anything.

Lin Yi nodded and replied casually, "Yeah, anyone wearing matching uniforms must be from the same academy."

They're more than just pretty good. They're one of the powerhouse teams in the future Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.

Their captain, Shui Bing'er, is a top-tier genius too. Even a cheater like Tang San suffered at her hands.

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

As he grumbled inwardly, he completely failed to notice how interesting the expressions of the girls nearby had become.

Shui Bing'er frowned slightly when she heard the words "protagonist group."

By his logic, were they merely supporting characters?

But that was not important. What mattered was that this boy actually knew the results of a future Soul Master tournament.

Was that not far too unbelievable?

Shui Yue'er tugged at her sister's sleeve and lowered her voice. "Sis, how does that guy know everything? He even knows about a Soul Master tournament that hasn't started yet..."

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

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

She suddenly hooked her arm around Lin Yi's and leaned close to whisper, "Lin Yi, I think they're pretty strong, and their atmosphere seems great too. Wouldn't it be nice if we could join them?"

Lin Yi froze for a moment, then was overjoyed.

This Little Rabbit actually wants to go to Skywater Academy on her own?

Wonderful, wonderful! That's exactly what I want!

He suppressed his excitement and put on a thoughtful expression. "Sure. Want me to go ask for you?"

Xiao Wu blinked, smiling meaningfully. "Us? What about you?"

Lin Yi gave an awkward laugh. "I... I'll obviously go to another academy."

It's not that I don't want to go with you. Skywater Academy just doesn't accept male Soul Masters.

Once you get into Skywater Academy, I'll make time to visit you...

Xiao Wu secretly laughed when she heard that Heart Voice.

This guy was dreaming pretty nicely.

Just as she was about to say something, she saw the girls from Skywater Academy walking toward them.

The blue-haired girl led them. Her demeanor was cool and reserved, and her steps were unhurried.

At the sight of her, Lin Yi began grumbling inwardly again.

I was still wondering what excuse I could use to get close to them, and now they came to me on their own?

That works too. At least they won't think I'm approaching them just because I think they're pretty.

As Lin Yi was thinking, Shui Bing'er had already walked up to them. Her gaze lingered on him for a moment before she politely nodded.

Her eyes swept over the three of them before returning to Lin Yi. "Hello. My name is Shui Bing'er, and I'm a student of Skywater Academy in Heaven Dou City."

Xiao Wu was slightly stunned and was about to speak when Lin Yi beat her to it. "Skywater Academy! I've heard so much about it, I've heard so much about it."

"Heard so much about it?" Shui Bing'er raised an eyebrow slightly, her gaze lingering on Lin Yi's face. "You know our academy?"

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat.

Oh no, oh no, I let something slip.

Skywater Academy has some fame in the Soul Master world, but it's not like any random passerby would claim to have heard so much about it, right?

He gave an awkward laugh and tried to salvage the situation. "Well... Skywater Academy only accepts female students, so it's rather distinctive in the Soul Master world. It's normal to have heard of it."

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were both speechless. This guy really seemed desperate to ditch them.

Wasn't he usually pretty smart? Why was he making such a rookie mistake now?

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

Still, neither of them said anything and merely pretended not to know.

Shui Bing'er did not respond either. She simply looked quietly at Lin Yi.

Lin Yi grew somewhat uncomfortable under her gaze and began grumbling frantically in his heart.

Why is this girl staring at me like that?

It's not like I said anything wrong. Skywater Academy really does only accept female students.

As he thought that, Shui Bing'er suddenly spoke. "I see."

After a pause, she gave the three of them an interested look and smiled. "I happened to overhear you discussing our academy earlier. May I ask whether you are interested in joining Skywater Academy?"

After saying that, she stared at Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, wanting to see their reactions.

After all, she had only learned this from that boy's Heart Voice.

She wanted to confirm whether these two could hear the Heart Voice as well.

If they could hear it, why were they still following him?

Lin Yi came back to his senses and hurriedly replied, "Interested, interested. Extremely interested."

I couldn't possibly be more interested.

Heavens, please take these two in already.

The corner of Shui Bing'er's mouth twitched slightly when she heard that.

This person... what he thought and what he said were completely different.

Yet she maintained a proper smile on her face. "However, Skywater Academy only recruits female students, so this student... it may not be very convenient for you."

Lin Yi nodded repeatedly. "It's fine, it's fine. I know. What I mean is, just let the two of them join you."

He pointed at Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing and continued, "And these two friends of mine are both extremely talented. Having them join you would simply make Skywater Academy even stronger."

Xiao Wu: "..."

Zhu Zhuqing: "..."

Shui Bing'er looked at Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing. Her gaze rested on Xiao Wu for a moment before she carefully assessed Zhu Zhuqing as well.

These two girls truly were not simple.

The girl named Xiao Wu looked lively and cheerful, but the fluctuations of Soul Power around her were solid. She was at the Soul Elder level.

The other girl in black spoke little, possessed a frosty aura and sharp eyes, and although she was only a Soul Grandmaster, she was clearly an exceptional prospect.

At their age and level, they would be among the best even in Skywater Academy.

Moreover, judging from that boy's Heart Voice, these two girls did not seem ordinary either.

Shui Bing'er came to a decision, but she had no intention of letting Lin Yi off so easily.

The information revealed by those Heart Voices was far too astonishing. This boy was definitely hiding an enormous secret.

If he could join Skywater Academy, regardless of what identity he held, he would be a tremendous asset to the academy.

After pondering for a moment, she slowly said, "These two students are indeed very suitable for our academy. If they are willing, I can recommend them to the academy."

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, but neither spoke.

Shui Bing'er paused before turning her gaze to Lin Yi. "As for this student... although you cannot join as an official student, Skywater Academy also has positions for Guest Elders."

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