Still Joined Skywater Academy

Shui Bing'er was completely stunned when she heard Xiao Wu's words.

Helping a Soul Master break through a bottleneck?

That was no ordinary support ability.

As a core member of Skywater Academy, she had encountered quite a few support-type Soul Masters and knew everything from the most common enhancement types to rare healing types.

But she had never heard of a support soul skill that could directly help a Soul Master break through a bottleneck.

"Are you sure?" Shui Bing'er looked at Xiao Wu, disbelief lacing her voice. "He really helped you break through?"

"Of course I'm sure." Xiao Wu nodded as if it were only natural. "I'd been stuck at level twenty-nine for a while. After Lin Yi charged me up, that barrier loosened. A couple of days later, I broke through on my own."

Shui Bing'er, Xue Wu, Yu Hairou, and the others exchanged glances, their eyes full of astonishment.

A support Soul Master who could help people break through bottlenecks—if word got out, countless factions would fight to recruit him.

They turned to look at Lin Yi, their gazes completely changed.

This young man actually possessed such a rare support ability?

But on second thought, it made sense. Would someone with Twin Martial Souls be an ordinary person?

Meanwhile, Lin Yi was speechless inside.

What is with this Little Rabbit? Why does she blurt out everything?

Her bottleneck loosened after I charged her up. It wasn't like I directly helped her break through. She makes it sound like I'm some kind of master key.

And by saying something like that, isn't she just inviting trouble for me?

He glanced at the expressions on Shui Bing'er and the others' faces, becoming even more certain of his judgment.

See? Just as expected, he had drawn attention.

Great. Now it'll be even harder to get away.

I only wanted to live quietly, but now a whole group has their eyes on me.

Lin Yi sighed inwardly, though his expression remained calm. He added, "It's not that exaggerated. It was just a coincidence. She was already close to breaking through. I merely happened to replenish some of her Soul Power at the right moment."

Shui Bing'er came back to her senses and gently shook her head. "Lin Yi, there's no need to be modest. Being able to do that is already an exceptionally rare ability."

She paused before continuing, "Although Skywater Academy mainly consists of ice- and water-type martial souls, we have always placed great importance on support-type Soul Masters. If you're willing to come, I can guarantee that you'll receive the best treatment."

Lin Yi felt helpless again when he heard that.

Here we go again. She's really determined to recruit me.

But the problem is, I don't want to.

Just as he was considering how to refuse tactfully, Shui Bing'er seemed to see through his concerns.

"Lin Yi, since you said the position of Guest Elder doesn't suit you, how about I introduce you to our headmistress?" Shui Bing'er asked tentatively.

Lin Yi was once again at a loss for words.

Introduce me to the headmistress? Then... have her really take me as a personal disciple?

Come on. I'm just a student who recently graduated from a junior academy. Why would the headmistress of Skywater Academy think highly of me?

I have the secret of my Twin Martial Souls, but I can't reveal it. In the end, I'd still have to rely on Xiao Wu and Zhuqing's connections.

How am I supposed to repay a favor like that later?

He rubbed his brow and was about to refuse again when Shui Bing'er spoke first. "Lin Yi, I know you may think we're being overly enthusiastic, but please understand. A good support-type Soul Master is far too important to a team."

Xiao Wu chimed in from the side, "Lin Yi, just agree already. Sister Shui is being so sincere. If you keep refusing, you'll just seem overly pretentious."

Lin Yi glanced at her.

Great. She's determined to make me go with them.

If I don't agree, these two will probably keep pestering me forever.

Fine. I'll agree for now and figure things out later.

With that in mind, he looked at Shui Bing'er, helplessness in his voice. "Miss Shui, I appreciate your kindness. Whether it's becoming a Guest Elder or being introduced to the headmistress, it's all too formal. I can go with you to Skywater Academy, but only as an ordinary person. Don't make a big deal out of it."

Shui Bing'er's eyes brightened slightly. "You mean you're willing to go to Skywater Academy?"

"I suppose so." Lin Yi nodded. "But I have a few conditions."

"Go ahead."

Lin Yi raised one finger. "First, I won't participate in the academy's regular training. I have my own cultivation method."

Shui Bing'er nodded. "That's understandable."

He raised a second finger. "Second, I can leave whenever I want. The academy can't restrict my freedom."

Shui Bing'er pondered for a moment. "As long as you don't disappear without reason for too long, that shouldn't be a problem."

"Third." Lin Yi glanced at Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing. "Their joining Skywater Academy has nothing to do with me. Whatever happens in the future, don't expect me to do anything."

Although both of them are stronger than the other, I still need to make this clear.

Little Rabbit has a special identity, and Zhu Zhuqing escaped from the Star Luo Empire. There will definitely be plenty of trouble in the future.

Xiao Wu pouted slightly when she heard that.

This guy really intended to wash his hands of them?

Still, she could understand Lin Yi. If her soul beast aura had not been concealed, going to a place like Heaven Dou City would definitely bring endless trouble.

Shui Bing'er merely smiled. "Don't worry about that. Once you enter Skywater Academy, you become one of us. Whatever happens, we won't stand by and do nothing."

Lin Yi nodded. "Then it's settled."

Shui Yue'er clapped excitedly at the side. "That's great! Our academy will have a male student from now on. Even if he isn't officially enrolled, it's still unprecedented."

Lin Yi's mouth twitched.

What do you mean, the academy will have a male student? She makes me sound like some rare species.

Still, Skywater Academy really is full of female students. Does that make me... a single red flower among countless blooms?

He shook his head, tossing aside the strange thought.

With a smile, Shui Bing'er glanced at Lin Yi before turning to Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing. "What about you two? Are you willing to join Skywater Academy?"

Xiao Wu nodded with a grin. "I'll go wherever Lin Yi goes. Since he agreed, of course I agree too."

Zhu Zhuqing fell silent for a moment, then nodded lightly as well.

Shui Bing'er smiled in satisfaction. "Good. Then it's settled. Once we complete this Soul Hunting Mission, we'll return to Skywater Academy together."

She paused and looked at Lin Yi. "Lin Yi, do you plan to act with us, or...?"

"Together, I guess." Lin Yi pretended to consider it. "It's not like I have anything else to do."

Shui Bing'er should have just broken through level thirty and needs her Third Soul Ring.

In the original story, her third soul ring seemed to come from a thousand-year Ice Crystal Bird?

It wouldn't be bad to witness the process for myself.

He nodded. "All right, then. We'll go together."

Seeing that he had agreed, Shui Bing'er stood up. "Then let's find an inn and get settled first. We can have dinner together tonight and get to know one another."

Everyone stood and left the teahouse.

Along the way, Shui Yue'er moved closer to Shui Bing'er and lowered her voice. "Sis, why do I feel like he's just brushing us off?"

Shui Bing'er glanced at her and replied softly, "Whether he's brushing us off or not, we need to befriend him."

Shui Yue'er nodded thoughtfully.