The courtyard arranged for Ye Qiubai Xu Yeming was very secluded, basically located at the boundary between the inner and outer courtyards.
Meanwhile, it seemed that no one had lived there for a long time, resulting in a thick layer of dust covering every part of the courtyard, which would stir up dust with a light swipe.
Seeing this, Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming were not surprised at all.
The Fourth Elder said calmly, "Your arrival was too sudden. We've been quite busy lately, so we haven't had time to clean this courtyard. Please make do for now."
It seems they knew how sharp Xu Yeming's tongue was.
The Fourth Elder didn't give the two a chance to interrupt, and continued, "Rest for a while. I'll send someone to show you around the Cangxuan Academy later. You can also make any requests you may have."
After saying that, the Fourth Elder glanced at Xu Yeming and then left.
Looking at the dilapidated scene around him, Ye Qiubai laughed and said, "Looks like we're not exactly well-liked."
Xu Yeming released his Divine Qi, sweeping away all the dust in the courtyard. He then casually pulled over two battle-damaged chairs and sat down.
"Senior brother, did you notice that the way the First Elder and the Fourth Elder looked at us just now was a little strange?" Xu Yeming recalled the scene and pondered, "Especially when they looked at me..."
Ye Qiubai possessed Clear Sword Heart, making him highly sensitive to these subtle emotional fluctuations and glances. He nodded and said, "It is somewhat strange. Fortunately, the First Elder didn't seem to have any ill intentions, but the Fourth Junior Brother Xu looked at you with suspicion, and at the same time, a hint of killing intent..."
Xu Yeming frowned. "I have never seen these Fourth Elders before."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiubai smiled and said, "I think we've figured out who to start our investigation with."
Xu Yeming was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.
Their purpose in coming here was to investigate what exactly happened during the year that Xu Canghai joined Cangxuan Academy.
In retrospect, the rumors were probably true.
Judging from the timeline, Xu Yeming's father, Xu Canghai, and mother Bai Qingxin, were being hunted down a few days before Xu Canghai left Cangxuan Academy.
If this rumor is true, then something extraordinary must have happened to Xu Canghai at the Cangxuan Academy back then.
Cangxuan Academy may also have played a clandestine role in this.
Moreover... judging from the way the Fourth Elder looked at Xu Yeming, he was probably already suspicious of Xu Yeming's identity.
After all, Xu Yeming's surname is Xu, and as Xu Canghai's son, they naturally share some similarities in bloodline.
For someone at the level of the Fourth Elder, it wouldn't be difficult to perceive this.
However, this was Xu Yeming's business, and Ye Qiubai did not intend to take over. So he looked at Xu Yeming and asked, " Junior Brother Xu, what do you plan to do?"
After thinking for a moment, Xu Yeming said, "If it's really as we suspect, then we can only wait for now. After all, we're still on their territory, and we can't openly investigate an elder-level figure."
At this point, Xu Yeming smiled and said, "Moreover, I think the Fourth Elder will probably make his move soon."
Ye Qiubai nodded.
Xu Yeming's thoughts coincided with his.
Just as the two were discussing their next move, news of Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming mocking Cangxuan Academy at the inner courtyard reception area was spread by someone with ulterior motives, who added fuel to the fire.
Soon, students from both the outer and inner academies began to verbally attack Ye Qiubai and his companion.
Some people have even discussed seeking out Ye Qiubai and his companion for a duel.
Falling Water Peak.
The most basic requirement for students to live here is that they must be direct disciples, and they must also rank among the top ten direct disciples to be eligible to stay at Falling Water Peak.
Inside the cave abode at its highest point.
A man listened to the sound transmitted through the jade pendant.
"Senior Brother Ding Xuan, those two from the Azure Firmament Academy are far too arrogant! How dare they look down on our Cangxuan Academy! Don't they realize how much weaker Azure Firmament Academy is compared to our Cangxuan Academy?"
Ding Xuan casually placed the communication jade pendant aside, propped his hand on the table, and tapped his fingers on the table, making a rhythmic "thump thump" sound.
" Azure Firmament Academy... What are the names of those two who came?"
After thinking for a moment, the man said, "One is named Ye Qiubai, and the other is named Xu Yeming."
When Ye Qiubai heard the name Ye Qiubai, Ding Xuan pupils contracted slightly.
"It's him..." After a short while, Ding Xuan frowned slightly. "Why did he choose this time to come to the Cangxuan Academy?"
A voice came from the jade pendant, "I don't know... but if Ding Xuan takes action, he should be able to curb their arrogance, right?"
Ding Xuan shook his head and said, "I don't need to take action."
He then cut off the communication from the jade pendant, and looking at the flickering candlelight in front of him, he said softly, "Someone will naturally take action... Besides, I don't have time to get involved in this kind of thing right now."
After saying that, he turned the candle on the table slightly, and a hidden door opened to the side.
As Ding Xuan stepped inside, the hidden door closed automatically, its existence completely invisible to the naked eye...
The residence of the Fourth Elder.
Yang Huan looked at the Fourth Elder with a cold and arrogant expression and said, "Master, why did the Dean agree to let the people from the Azure Firmament Academy come to our academy? How are they worthy?"
The Fourth Elder shook his head and said, "This is not something you can guess. Just focus on your cultivation."
As he spoke, the Fourth Elder's gaze gradually deepened, as if he were pondering something.
Seeing this, Yang Huan did not disturb them.
Until the Fourth Elder spoke again, "When the time comes, find a reason to spar with Xu Yeming. Don't kill him, just force him to use his full strength."
Yang Huan was slightly taken aback, then nodded.
"Also, it seems no one is willing to show those two from the Azure Firmament Academy around the academy, is there?"
The Fourth Elder pondered for a moment.
"It seems the Xuanyuan Clan has some grudge against that Ye Qiubai? That's perfect, let's leak the news to the Xuanyuan Clan, I think they'd be happy to send someone over."
At this moment.
In a bamboo forest by a waterfall, the Grand Elder sat cross-legged on a smooth rock, but instead of cultivating, he stared blankly at the bamboo forest in front of him.
The images flashed through my mind like a fleeting glimpse.
Suddenly, she murmured softly, "So many years have passed, and I've finally returned to the Cangxuan Continent?"
"However... wouldn't it be too hasty to come back now? Moreover, the Xu Clan and the Xuanyuan Clan have become even stronger now that they have joined forces. If things aren't handled properly, we might end up repeating what happened back then."
Thinking about this...
The Grand Elder's expression slowly hardened. He took a deep breath, stood up, and looked at the sea of bamboo before him, saying softly, "I couldn't help you back then, but if that boy's identity is confirmed, I will protect him at the Cangxuan Academy... even if it costs me my old life."
Three full days have passed.
Although people kept shouting outside the courtyard where Ye Qiubai and his companion were, no one took them on a tour of the academy.
On this day, a man with a sword at his waist arrived at the place and announced loudly, " Xuanyuan Clan Xuanyuan Che, entrusted by the academy, has come to show the two guests of the Azure Firmament Academy around the academy!"