Skywater City, Goodbye Shui Bing'er

While Yu Tianchen and his grandfather were strolling through Skywater City.

In a bustling area near the city center, right at the entrance of Skywater Academy.

"Big sister, is it really okay for us to enter the academy without Mother's permission?"

A slightly younger girl with striking blue hair looked at the playful girl with short, ink-green hair in front of her, asking with some hesitation.

"Oh, it's fine, Bing'er."

The playful girl giggled:

"We'll have to come here to study in a few years anyway, what's wrong with taking a look early?"

"This..."

Shui Bing'er looked at her sister Shui Yue'er's enthusiastic expression and ultimately didn't say anything to dampen her mood.

It was just going inside the academy for a look; there shouldn't be any problem, right?

Following that, she watched as Shui Yue'er stepped forward to negotiate with the guards at the gate of Skywater Academy.

Meanwhile, Shui Bing'er waited where she stood.

Just as she was watching Shui Yue'er bicker with the guards.

A familiar voice drifted over from the street not far away.

"Grandfather, that should be Skywater Academy over there, right?"

Such a familiar voice...

Shui Bing'er's heart stirred slightly; she felt that this voice was incredibly recognizable.

Instinctively, she turned her head and locked eyes with the young man nearby.

Both of them froze for a moment.

After two years, Yu Tianchen's appearance hadn't changed all that much.

He still possessed that same handsome and upright look, though whether it was from being struck by lightning or cultivating the Great Sun Thunder Body, a touch of fortitude had been added to his handsome features.

His height had also increased due to his cultivation, and his physique hadn't turned into that of a muscle-bound brute from his physical training; instead, it complemented his height, appearing powerful without being overly abrupt.

Compared to Yu Tianchen, Shui Bing'er's development was clearly more pronounced.

Her features had shed the immaturity of her girlhood, becoming even more stunning and exceptional, and her tall figure had begun to show a hint of curves.

Although she still looked somewhat green overall, she could certainly be called a graceful beauty.

Because Yu Tianchen hadn't changed much in appearance, Shui Bing'er was the first to recognize him:

"Yu Tianchen?"

Hearing this slightly familiar voice, combined with the other's signature blue hair.

Yu Tianchen snapped out of his daze, his face filled with shock:

"Shui Bing'er?"

"It really is you!"

Seeing that Yu Tianchen still recognized her, a look of joy appeared on Shui Bing'er's face.

She hurried forward, and upon seeing Yu Yuanzhen, who had already walked over behind Yu Tianchen, she straightened her expression and greeted him obediently.

"Hello, Grandpa Yu."

"Hahaha, little girl of the Shui family, it's been two years, and you've grown even more radiant."

Yu Yuanzhen laughed heartily, while simultaneously casting a subtle glance at Yu Tianchen.

Seeing Yu Tianchen looking somewhat distracted, the smile on Yu Yuanzhen's face deepened as he said:

"Perfect, Little Chen, weren't you planning to stop by here to see her anyway?"

"Since you've run into each other, you two can chat."

"This old man will go wander elsewhere and come find you both later."

"Eh? Wait..."

Yu Tianchen suddenly realized Yu Yuanzhen intended to slip away alone and wanted to say something.

Yu Yuanzhen vanished from his field of vision with lightning speed.

Yu Tianchen: "..."

Seeing Yu Tianchen's awkward expression, Shui Bing'er couldn't help but chuckle.

She leaned in, smiling brightly as she said to Yu Tianchen:

"Yu Tianchen, it's been two years, you've grown so much taller!"

"I'm a Spirit Master, isn't it normal to develop quickly?"

Yu Tianchen smiled and replied:

"You've changed quite a bit too; when we first met just now, I almost didn't recognize you."

I almost didn't recognize her.

The Shui Bing'er of today already had the faint makings of a mature beauty.

The difference from the cute young girl I saw back in the Star Dou Great Forest was truly quite large.

Although Yu Tianchen knew that people on the Douluo Continent were generally precocious.

Children also tended to develop physically faster after becoming soul masters.

But it shouldn't be such a drastic change after only two years of not seeing each other.

Yu Tianchen and Shui Bing'er chatted as they walked, arriving at the entrance of Skywater Academy.

"Come to think of it, are you attending school now? You shouldn't be old enough for Skywater Academy yet, right?"

Looking at the plaque of Skywater Academy, Yu Tianchen asked Shui Bing'er with some confusion.

"No, my father and mother plan to have me go directly to Skywater Academy when I turn twelve. I'll just study at home until then."

Shui Bing'er said:

"My sister dragged me here to Skywater Academy to look around today."

"By the way, Tianchen, what level are you now?"

"Don't forget our agreement back in the Star Dou Great Forest; I still want to spar with you again."

"I'm level 18 now. Your talent is so much better than mine, you should have reached the second ring by now, right?"

"Of course."

Yu Tianchen nodded with a smile:

"I'm level 27 now."

"How much?!"

Shui Bing'er's beautiful eyes widened, her face filled with absolute shock.

"2...27?!"

"How did you do it??"

She had originally thought that leveling up six times in two years was already quite excellent.

Even her parents had praised her high talent.

But she never imagined that the boy in front of her, who was about the same age as her, would already be a level 27 Soul Grand Master!

If she remembered correctly, when they met in the Star Dou Great Forest two years ago, Yu Tianchen was only level 15, right?

Does that mean he jumped twelve levels in these two years??

It was even very likely that by next year, when they were both nine, the other party might break through to the realm of a Soul Elder!

A 9-year-old Soul Elder...

In an instant, the way Shui Bing'er looked at Yu Tianchen was like looking at a monster.

"Just luck, just luck."

Yu Tianchen laughed, then a playful expression appeared on his face:

"How about it, do you still want to spar with me?"

"No way, no way. How is that any different from asking for a beating?"

Shui Bing'er shook her head immediately.

If Yu Tianchen were only at the early level 20s, she might have had the courage to try a one-on-one.

But the other party was level 27.

She would have to be brain-dead to fight Yu Tianchen.

"Bing'er!"

Just then, a shout rang out from not far away.

The two people chatting looked toward the source of the sound at the same time.

They saw Shui Yue'er waving in the direction where Shui Bing'er was:

"Hurry up! I've already convinced the guard!"

"Got it!"

Shui Bing'er said with a smile, then looked at Yu Tianchen:

"Let's go, I'll take you to look around Skywater Academy."

"Can I go in and look around?"

Yu Tianchen was a bit puzzled:

"I remember that Skywater Academy only allows women to enter."

"That's for admissions. Visiting is fine."

"Let's go."

Shui Bing'er smiled and took Yu Tianchen's hand, walking toward the entrance of Skywater Academy.