Hearing those words, a warm current rose in Lu Yu's heart.
He had not expected that this girl, who had always watched over him in silence, would appear at the moment he succeeded and offer him her blessings.
"Thank you," Lu Yu said sincerely.
Ye Lingling nodded slightly, then continued, "But don't think that breaking through to the second realm means you can rest easy.
"The path of cultivating the Summoning God Talisman is still a long one. You need to keep working hard and exploring."
Hearing this, Lu Yu could not help feeling somewhat ashamed.
He truly had gotten carried away, forgetting how arduous and long the path of cultivation was.
He hurriedly nodded, indicating that he would continue to work hard.
The relationship between Lu Yu and Ye Lingling began to grow subtle.
Although they did not meet often, whenever they did, they would exchange a few words about cultivation and talismans.
As time passed, Lu Yu gradually discovered some of Ye Lingling's strengths and qualities.
Though her personality was cold, her heart was exceptionally steadfast and determined.
Her passion for and pursuit of cultivation and talismans surpassed even that of many male Soul Masters.
Moreover, she possessed a unique insight that allowed her to easily identify the problems in others' cultivation and provide precise guidance.
This made Lu Yu develop even greater respect and fondness for Ye Lingling.
He began cultivating even harder, hoping to catch up to Ye Lingling and fight alongside her.
However, just as Lu Yu's cultivation gradually improved and he prepared to face new challenges, a sudden piece of news plunged him into deep confusion and uncertainty.
That day, he accidentally overheard some rumors within the academy.
It was said that Ye Lingling's family was facing a tremendous crisis, and the reason she