Ye Guyi, Ye Guyi, You're Really Hopeless...

The moment that thought appeared, Ye Guyi's face instantly flushed crimson, as if it were on fire, and the heat simply would not go away.

Seeing this, Jiang Nannan could not help asking with concern, "Sister Guyi, what's wrong? Why is your face so red? Are you feeling unwell?"

That question flustered Ye Guyi even more. She hurriedly lowered her head and made up an excuse. "N-No, it's nothing. I just feel a little hot. I'm going to take a bath."

With that, she grabbed the nightclothes beside her and rushed into the bathroom without looking back.

The door slammed shut with a bang, leaving Jiang Nannan sitting there alone, staring blankly at the tightly closed bathroom door.

Inside the bathroom, Ye Guyi leaned against the door, both hands covering her burning cheeks. Her heart pounded like a drum.

Looking at her flushed reflection in the mirror, she could not help muttering, "Ye Guyi, Ye Guyi, you're really hopeless..."

As time passed, the next break soon arrived.

A relaxed and cheerful atmosphere filled the campus as students dragged their luggage out through the school gates in twos and threes.

Some were heading home to reunite with their families, while others were setting off on trips with friends.

But for Ye Guyi and Jiang Nannan, this break held a special meaning.

In the girls' dormitory, the two were packing their luggage.

Ye Guyi folded several changes of clothes and placed them into her portable soul tool, casually asking, "Nannan, how many dresses are you bringing? It's hotter in Mingdu than it is here, so don't bring anything too thick."

Jiang Nannan was standing in front of her wardrobe, choosing clothes. Hearing that, she replied, "I know. I packed a few lighter ones. Sister Guyi, do you think we should bring a couple of more formal outfits? What if Changqing takes us somewhere fancy?"

Ye Guyi thought it over and found it reasonable. She also pulled out a pale gold long dress she had kept at the bottom of her trunk and stuffed it into her bag.

They were preparing so eagerly for this trip because Li Changqing had said he would take them to the capital of the Sun Moon Empire—Mingdu—for a visit.

Neither Li Changqing nor the two of them had any family left in this world.

Ye Guyi's mother had fallen while fighting evil soul masters.

Jiang Nannan's mother had also just passed away.

As for Li Changqing, he had been alone from the very beginning.

So whenever breaks came around, everyone else went home, while they had nowhere to go.

They could only stay at the academy or find somewhere to pass the time.

It was for this very reason that Li Changqing had suddenly suggested during dinner the previous night that he take them to Mingdu for a look around.

Upon hearing the decision, neither of them hesitated. They immediately nodded in agreement.

What girl did not like traveling?

Especially to a bustling metropolis like Mingdu.

After packing their luggage, the two left the dormitory building together.

By the time they reached the school gates, Li Changqing was already waiting there.

He was leaning against a carriage that looked considerably roomier than an ordinary one. The two horses pulling it had glossy coats and sturdy builds; they were clearly no ordinary steeds.

The coachman sat in front, leisurely smoking a pipe.

When he saw the two approaching, Li Changqing straightened up, gave them a quick look, and casually asked, "All packed?"

Ye Guyi nodded. "All packed. Let's go!"

The three boarded the carriage. The coachman flicked the reins, and the two fine horses broke into a run, pulling the carriage down the main road toward Mingdu.

The carriage traveled steadily along the official road, its wheels rumbling rhythmically over the ground.

Inside, Ye Guyi and Jiang Nannan huddled together, excitedly discussing where they wanted to visit after arriving in Mingdu.

"I heard Mingdu has a particularly famous shopping street. What was it called again... Oh, right, Heavenly Craft Street! They say it sells all sorts of strange and rare things—soul tools, medicinal herbs, rare metals, and even thousand-year soul beast eggs!" Ye Guyi counted on her fingers, her eyes sparkling.

Jiang Nannan also showed a rare look of anticipation as she said softly, "I also heard Mingdu's night market is especially famous and has lots of delicious food. We can go try some when we get there."

"Yes, yes, yes! We definitely have to go!"

Just as the two were chatting animatedly, Li Changqing, who was seated opposite them, suddenly spoke.

Looking at Ye Guyi, his tone was calm but carried a trace of seriousness. "Guyi, once we reach Mingdu, do not act on your own, and do not wander off without permission. Understand?"

The smile on Ye Guyi's face immediately fell.

She pouted and reluctantly replied, "I know, I know."

After mumbling that, she seemed to think of something. Her brows furrowed as she looked up at Li Changqing, her tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction. "By the way, why are you only telling me this and not Nannan? Do you think I'm less reliable than Nannan?"

Caught in the middle, Jiang Nannan opened her mouth but had no idea what to say. All she could do was smile awkwardly.

Li Changqing shook his head and explained, "No. It's because you're different."

That answer caught both of them off guard.

Ye Guyi and Jiang Nannan exchanged a glance, each seeing confusion in the other's eyes.

"Different?"

Ye Guyi frowned and asked in puzzlement, "How am I different? Even if someone stands out, shouldn't it be Nannan? Just look at that beautiful face of hers..."

As she spoke, she reached out and gently pinched Jiang Nannan's flawless, stunning cheek, teasingly saying, "Any normal man would find it hard not to take a few extra looks, right?"

Jiang Nannan's cheeks reddened from the pinch. She hurriedly slapped Ye Guyi's hand away and lowered her head shyly. "Sister Guyi..."

Li Changqing watched the two fool around without immediately answering.

After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, his voice several shades lower. "It has nothing to do with her face. It's because your martial soul is the Holy Angel, which naturally suppresses evil soul masters. But for that very reason, in the eyes of evil soul masters, you're like a lamp in the darkness—especially conspicuous. Mingdu may be prosperous, but it is also the heartland of the Sun Moon Empire. The forces of evil soul masters there are deeply entrenched. If you act rashly, you could easily bring unnecessary trouble upon yourself."

He paused, looking seriously at Ye Guyi. "So after we reach Mingdu, keep your aura restrained and do not reveal your martial soul lightly. If you can avoid trouble, avoid it. We're going there to have fun, not to kill evil soul masters. Understand?"

After hearing him out, the displeasure on Ye Guyi's face gradually faded, replaced by a thoughtful expression.

She fell silent for several seconds, then nodded. For once, she did not argue. "All right... I'll listen to you."

Watching this from the side, Jiang Nannan quietly sighed to herself. The only person who can make Sister Guyi this obedient is probably Li Changqing.