All the way, Lu Fei chattered away like a little sparrow returning to its nest, constantly recounting his daily training at the academy and his interactions with his classmates over the past three months.
Three months' worth of pent-up thoughts were finally poured out, and his eyes were filled with joy and excitement.
Lu Yu listened quietly, nodding occasionally, a faint smile in her eyes.
Chatting along the way, the two brothers soon returned to Su Yuntao's courtyard.
The courtyard gate was wide open, and the rich aroma of food could be smelled from afar.
Upon seeing the two figures enter through the door, Su Yuntao immediately greeted them with a smile, "You're back? Quickly wash your hands and come eat! I've prepared a table full of delicious dishes today!"
At the dinner table, Su Yuntao was in high spirits, constantly serving food to the two brothers and frequently raising his glass to drink with Lu Yu.
With Lu Yu's current physique, these ordinary drinks went down his throat like water without him feeling drunk at all, and his mind remained perfectly clear.
In contrast, Su Yuntao's face quickly turned red after a few drinks, and his eyes gradually became glazed.
"You're still young, you're not allowed to drink alcohol, just drink juice." Lu Yu's tone left no room for argument.
Lu Fei's face fell, and he pouted, muttering under his breath, "My brother is only a year older than me, why can he drink too!"
Lu Fei's words made Su Yuntao burst into laughter.
Lu Yu gently stroked Lu Fei's hair, "Then we'll let you drink alcohol after you turn seven."
Lu Fei nodded obediently and sipped the juice slowly.
After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,
Su Yuntao couldn't withstand the effects of the alcohol any longer. He swayed and sat down on the sofa, then tilted his head and fell asleep immediately.
The room fell silent instantly, leaving only the two brothers.
Lu Yu wiped her mouth, turned to look at Lu Fei beside her, and asked softly:
"You haven't been slacking off these past three months, have you? What level is your Soul Power now?"
When cultivation was mentioned, Lu Fei immediately sat up straight, his eyes filled with pride and confidence, and answered earnestly with his chest out.
"Brother! I didn't slack off! Ten days ago, I just broke through to level nine in Soul Power! Now I'm only one step away from reaching level ten, and then I can absorb Soul Ring and become a true Soul Master!"
Upon hearing this, a look of satisfaction immediately appeared in Lu Yu's eyes.
"Very good, you didn't disappoint me!"
Lu Yu raised her hand and gently patted Lu Fei's head, her tone mild.
After a pause, Lu Yu looked at the expectant boy before him and slowly uttered a sentence that sent a chill down Lu Fei's spine:
"This time I'm back, I'm not leaving again."
Lu Fei suddenly looked up, his eyes widening instantly, filled with unbelievable surprise.
"Not leaving?!"
"Um."
Lu Yu nodded emphatically, her gaze resolute.
"I'll stay in Nuoding City and take you Soul Hunting after you reach level ten. I've already thought of all the types of Soul Beast!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Fei was instantly overjoyed, his chest surging with extreme excitement and warmth.
Lu Fei nodded vigorously, his eyes slightly warm, his small fists clenched, and his gaze was incredibly firm.
"Brother! I'll definitely break through to level ten as soon as possible! I'll never hold you back!"
Seeing Lu Fei's high spirits, Lu Yu smiled faintly.
"Alright, take your time eating. I'll take Brother Tao back to his room to rest."
After saying that, Lu Yu got up and gave Brother Tao a princess carry, carrying Su Yuntao back to his room.
The following morning.
Outside the gates of the Nuoding Academy.
"Go inside quickly, I'll pick you up after school!"
"Brother promised, you have to pick me up after school!" Lu Fei stared at Lu Yu with a reluctant expression.
Lu Yu nodded in assurance, gently patted Lu Fei on the back, and urged Lu Fei. Lu Fei reluctantly walked through the gate, turning back every few steps.
Only after Lu Fei's figure disappeared from sight did Lu Yu turn and leave. Looking at the pedestrians on the street, Lu Yu was somewhat lost and didn't know what to do next.
"Forget it, I'd better go back to cultivate! There are still many people stronger than me." Lu Yu shook his head with a wry smile, turned a corner, and headed towards Su Yuntao's house.
Afternoon. Nuoding Academy student dormitory.
Lu Fei had just finished lunch and lay down on the bed when there was a loud knocking on the door.
Lu Fei sat up, blinked, and sighed, guessing who the visitor might be. He got up and opened the door, and sure enough, standing there was Tang San!
Before Tang San could even explain his purpose, Lu Fei spoke first, "You're here to see my brother?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San was slightly taken aback, sensing that Lu Fei's tone was a bit off today, but he still nodded blankly.
Lu Fei sighed, "I told my brother about you and the Grandmaster looking for him. He said if you come to see me today, you should wait for him at the school gate after school."
"Remember, this means you're to wait!"
Lu Fei reiterated Lu Yu's point.
Last night, Lu Fei told Lu Yu Lu Yu about Tang San and Yu Xiaogang looking for him. Lu Yu had already thought of this, but he didn't expect Yu Xiaogang to be so persistent, sending Tang San to inquire about him time and time again.
Tell Lu Fei that if Tang San Tang San looking for you again tomorrow, he should wait for him alone at the school gate after school. If it's Yu Xiaogang, tell him you don't have time.
Lu Fei was surprised that Lu Yu guessed so accurately. Tang San really did come to see him today. Although he didn't understand why his brother wanted to see Tang San, he still conveyed Lu Yu's message.
"Why?" Tang San frowned and stared at Lu Fei, not understanding why Lu Yu wanted to see him. It was clearly his teacher who wanted to see him, so what use was it to see him!
Lu Fei shrugged. "I don't know about that. My brother said it's up to you whether you go or not!"
Seeing Tang San lost in thought and not responding, Lu Fei impatiently asked, "Is there anything else?"
Seeing Tang San shake his head, Lu Fei slammed the door shut. The gust of wind from the closing door ruffled the stray hairs on Tang San's forehead, but Tang San didn't care. After staring at the door for a few seconds, Tang San left, full of doubt.
He arrived at Yu Xiaogang's office in a flash and told Yu Xiaogang what Lu Fei had said, "Teacher, that's exactly what Lu Fei said!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang lowered his head to think for a moment, then looked up at Tang San, " Little San, you know that my first meeting with Lu Yu wasn't very pleasant, so perhaps he has a bad impression of me. Why don't we do as he says, and you go and check on him for me..."
Seeing the reluctance on Tang San's face, Yu Xiaogang paused before continuing, "If you're unwilling, then forget it. Your master will condescend to wait for him at the school gate."
"No, teacher! Let me go. As your disciple, it is my duty to help you." Tang San quickly interjected, trying to stop him.
"Good boy, your teacher was right about you!" Yu Xiaogang nodded in satisfaction, stepped forward and patted Tang San's head with a look of relief.
Before he knew it, Tang San finally got to leave school after an anxious wait. As soon as he stood up, his deskmate Xiao Wu grabbed his wrist.
" Little San, you've seemed distracted all afternoon. Is something on your mind? Tell Sister Xiao Wu, Sister Xiao Wu will help you sort it out!"
Xiao Wu patted her flat chest as a promise.
" Sister Xiao Wu, no need, this matter has something to do with my teacher." Tang San shook his head slightly to indicate that he was fine.
"Your teacher? The one who always has a sour face, like someone owes him money."
Xiao Wu pouted; her interest vanished the moment Yu Xiaogang was mentioned.
Tang San sighed softly and didn't say much. He had a special feeling for Xiao Wu, and he would spoil her no matter what Xiao Wu said. If it were someone else, he would have to say something like Yu Xiaogang Tang San.
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