Back at the milk tea shop, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling hurried over to greet him.
They had just witnessed Ye Qiong's unbelievable battle at the Soul Fighting Arena with their own eyes, and the shock still hadn't worn off.
Dugu Yan spoke first, her voice edged with urgency. "Group Owner, you're so powerful. Staying in a little place like this is a waste of your talent."
"I'd like to formally invite you to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy. With your talent, you're sure to receive the best training."
Ye Lingling nodded softly beside her, her eyes full of hope.
In her view, someone like Ye Qiong deserved to shine at the continent's top academy.
Yet Ye Qiong simply pulled over a chair and sat down, yawning lazily.
"No."
The answer was crisp and decisive, without a hint of hesitation.
The smile on Dugu Yan's face froze. She thought she must have misheard him.
"Why? It's Heaven Dou Royal Academy! The continent's number-one academy!"
"So many Soul Masters would give anything to get in, and you're turning it down?"
"Not interested." Ye Qiong shifted into a more comfortable position and answered casually.
All he wanted was to run a quiet little shop and make money, while raising his three "high-quality employees." He didn't have time to go play house at some academy.
Becoming a capitalist—that was the path he wanted to take.
Of course, he didn't mean the kind of capitalist who got strung up from a lamppost.
Dugu Yan stared at his stubborn refusal, stunned.
She'd almost forgotten: the Group Owner was an eccentric, and eccentrics didn't like being tied down.
Seeing this, Ye Lingling hurried forward to smooth things over. "If Ye Qiong doesn't want to attend the academy, perhaps you could visit Heaven Dou City when