Ye Han swept his gaze around and almost thought he was still on the first floor. This floor was also filled with empty shelves, leaving him bitterly disappointed.
Just then, Teacher Lan Qing's voice came from the Jadeite Gourd. "You're quite something, kid! I never would have guessed. That youngster didn't look stupid, yet you had him running in circles! It seems I really underestimated you!"
His tone was full of surprise. Back in Green Ox Village, Ye Han had been much cleverer than ordinary children and possessed spirit roots, but his spirit root aptitude had been far too poor. His perseverance and intelligence were decent, yet not enough to catch Teacher Lan Qing's eye.
After all, over his long years of cultivation, he had encountered countless promising talents blessed with extraordinary gifts and brilliant minds, yet never felt moved to take them as disciples or guide them. Why would he think highly of a little fellow like Ye Han, who had four spirit roots?
Had Ye Han not possessed that map made of golden cicada silk, he would never have acted on a whim and advised him to seek a master at the Azure Profound Sect.
Yet this kid had remained calm and composed before two cultivators whose cultivation surpassed his own, and even toyed with them. That was truly remarkable...
Ye Han said casually, "Teacher Lan Qing, I couldn't beat him. I was just testing him. Who knew he'd be so easy to fool!"
In truth, when he bluffed Young Master Zhuge, he had only intended to give him a deliberate scare, then strike with the speed of thunder before one could cover one's ears while he was still confused, killing him instantly with his full strength before entering the second floor.
But doing so might have exposed