Yu Tianxin's Jealousy

Afterward, Shui Qinghan led the sisters to the registration desk in the center of the plaza.

Seeing the dean personally bringing the two girls over, the crowd immediately broke into quiet murmurs.

"Those must be the dean's nieces, right? I heard they're enrolling this year."

"Which one is Shui Bing'er? The one who awakened the Ice Phoenix?"

"The one in front wearing that icy blue dress. She's so pretty..."

Shui Qinghan personally picked up the register, flipped to the appropriate page, and nodded to the registration teacher. "Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er. Follow the procedure."

The registration teacher looked up at the sisters, then picked up her pen and said solemnly, "Shui Bing'er, step forward."

Shui Bing'er obediently stepped forward. "Shui Bing'er, thirteen years old."

"Release your Martial Soul."

Shui Bing'er raised her right hand, palm facing upward.

Then, she lifted her head and let out a clear phoenix cry.

"Soul Power Level."

"Thirty-three."

The plaza instantly erupted.

"Thirty-three! Thirty-three at thirteen years old! And an Ice Phoenix Martial Soul!"

"The Shui Family is going to defy the heavens. I was there when she awakened with innate Soul Power Level nine years ago. I never expected her to become this strong after only seven years."

"With that cultivation speed, she has to be among the best in the entire Heaven Dou Empire, right?"

The registration teacher swiftly recorded everything in the register. This girl would very likely be the highest-level and most gifted student among this year's new recruits. As the registration teacher, she felt honored as well.

Behind her, Shui Yue'er muttered softly, "Big Sister always steals the spotlight like this. When it's my turn later, no one will even look at me."

"Then why don't you go first next time?"

"When would there even be a next time?"

"Next, Shui Yue'er."

Shui Yue'er stuck out her tongue and skipped forward.

She released her Martial Soul as well: the Lustrous Jade Dolphin, Soul Power Level twenty-eight.

Applause rose from the crowd again.

Though it was not as stunning as the Ice Phoenix, Soul Power Level twenty-eight was still exceptional among children her age.

The registration teacher finished recording with a broad smile and was just about to announce that the sisters' registration was complete when her peripheral vision caught Wu Changkong standing nearby. She froze.

"Why is that girl just standing there foolishly?"

The registration teacher beckoned toward Wu Changkong. "Come up and register. Plenty of people are still waiting behind you."

Wu Changkong pointed at himself uncertainly. "Me?"

"Yes, you."

The registration teacher sized him up, her gaze lingering on his silver-white hair and his refined, beautiful features. She became even more certain of her judgment.

With a face that pretty, what else could he be if not a girl?

He was a little taller, and his shoulders were a little broader, but some girls developed early. That was nothing unusual.

Shui Yue'er was the first to lose her composure. She burst out laughing, then hurriedly covered her mouth.

Shui Qinghan's expression became somewhat peculiar as well. Just as she was about to explain, a strong, resonant voice suddenly came from the direction of the academy gates.

"Dean Qinghan, your place is quite lively today."

Facing the academy gates, Shui Qinghan replied politely, "Dean Yu, what wind has blown you here today?"

"Thunderclap Academy is about to begin its term. How does a busy man like you have time to visit me?"

The newcomer strode across the plaza.

He looked to be in his early forties, tall and powerfully built, with broad shoulders and a thick back. He walked with an imposing air.

His square face had sharply defined features, and his every glance carried the authority and arrogance of someone long accustomed to power.

He was none other than the dean of Thunderclap Academy and the younger brother of the current patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan... Yu Luomian.

A teenage boy followed behind him, around thirteen or fourteen years old. He was tall for his age, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and an upright figure.

"Dean Qinghan, what are you saying? How could I not come to see Skywater Academy on the grand day of its new students' registration?"

"Besides, Bing'er is enrolling today. As her elder, I should come offer my congratulations, both emotionally and reasonably."

As he spoke, he glanced at the boy behind him and gave him a meaningful look. "Tianxin, go say hello to Bing'er."

Yu Tianxin had long since spotted the icy blue figure amid the crowd. Hearing this, he curled his lips into a smile and strode toward Shui Bing'er.

"Bing'er, long time no see."

"I heard you were registering today, so I came especially to see you. It's only been a while, but you've become even prettier."

As he spoke, his gaze lingered openly on Shui Bing'er's face, filled with admiration.

Shui Bing'er took half a step back, widening the distance between herself and Yu Tianxin.

"Thank you for your concern, but Young Master Yu, we do not seem to be that familiar."

At her words, Yu Tianxin's smile stiffened, but it quickly returned to normal. He seemed long accustomed to such coldness.

He shrugged and smiled. "We'll become familiar in the future."

Meanwhile, Wu Changkong stood not far behind Shui Bing'er, taking in the entire scene.

He did not like this person called Yu Tianxin.

Shui Qinghan saw it all, yet the polite smile remained on her face.

She turned to Yu Luomian. "Dean Yu, Thunderclap Academy is at least a hundred li from Skywater City. You came all this way—surely it wasn't really just to watch Bing'er enroll?"

"Of course I came for Bing'er."

"Bing'er is the future mistress of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. As an elder, naturally I must take greater care of her."

As soon as those words were spoken, low murmurs rose all around them.

Several parents whispered among themselves, their gazes shifting back and forth between the Shui Family and the Yu Family.

Wu Changkong narrowed his eyes. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

In his previous life, in the era where he had lived, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had long since lost its glory.

After Huo Yuhao ascended to the God Realm, the continent's power structure changed several times. From then on, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan disappeared into obscurity and rarely showed itself in the Soul Master world.

Now that he saw this clan at the height of its power, haughty and arrogant, Wu Changkong felt little disturbance in his heart.

He was merely thinking that if he wanted to be with Shui Bing'er, this so-called Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would likely be an obstacle he had no choice but to kick aside.

Yu Tianxin seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around, his gaze falling on Wu Changkong.

Just now, his eyes had been full of Shui Bing'er, and he had not noticed the white-haired youth standing nearby.

Only when their eyes met did he realize that this young man in white was extraordinarily striking, both in appearance and temperament.

What displeased Yu Tianxin even more was that the white-haired youth was standing far too close to Shui Bing'er.

"Bing'er, who is this?"

"My name is Wu Changkong, Bing'er's friend." Before Shui Bing'er could speak, Wu Changkong had already answered for himself.

"A friend?" Yu Tianxin raised one eyebrow. "Why have I never heard Bing'er mention you?"

"We only met today."

"Oh~ You only met today."

He stared into Wu Changkong's eyes, his hostility gradually growing.

Why was someone he had known for less than a day looking at him like that?