Chapter 1399: The Senior Sister

"Besides the Beast Hunting Competition, I've been aware of your movements during this period—almost every day you're in the Training Zone hunting beasts."

Ye Li continued, her slender eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"I advise you to go less often to the Training Zone and avoid competitions."

"Since you've chosen Master Shuangmian as your teacher, you should devote these five hundred years entirely to mastering the Source Core Secret Scripture, not divert your energy to other matters."

By the end, her clear, melodious voice carried a rare sternness.

Xu Jingming's behavior gave her a sense of disregard.

Yes, outright disregard.

Remember, back then, to study the Source Core Secret Scripture,

aside from her senior brother's guidance, she focused entirely, spending every moment on comprehension!

She sat motionless in the training chamber for dozens, even hundreds of years.

It was this near-obsessive focus that allowed her to finally comprehend the Source Core Secret Scripture in the 405th year, becoming Master Shuangmian's direct disciple.

Yet Xu Jingming's recent actions clearly showed a sense of disregard.

Frequenting the Training Zone, signing up for the Beast Hunting Competition... these all scatter his focus.

The Beast Hunting Competition is tolerable—at least it earns points.

But frequenting the Training Zone? That's the one thing Ye Li simply cannot understand.

If you want real combat training, go straight to the Virtual Universe—why waste time in the Training Zone?

The beast corpses in the Training Zone can't be taken away and sold.

Xu Jingming, of course, had no way to explain away Ye Li's misunderstanding.

He couldn't say he grew stronger by hunting beasts, could he?

Of course, he knew Ye Li meant well, so he replied honestly:

"Thank you, Senior Sister, I'll devote more time to studying the Source Core Secret Scripture."

"Good, at least you understand that."

Ye Li's tone softened slightly. "What are your plans going forward?"

"After today's lesson, I plan to join them on a college mission," Xu Jingming did not hide it.

"As a new student, taking on college missions can bring you many benefits."

Ye Li nodded slightly, then asked: "But the outside world isn't like the college—have you prepared everything you need?"

"Everything's ready. Pills and equipment are all top-tier."

Xu Jingming nodded.

"What life-saving pills did you buy?"

"S1-grade Healing Pills."

"S1-grade? A bit too low..."

Ye Li paused briefly, then lightly waved her hand.

The space ring on her slender, porcelain finger glowed, and a pill the size of a grape materialized in midair.

The moment it appeared, a rich medicinal fragrance spread, invigorating Xu Jingming's spirit and making his body feel noticeably more comfortable.

"SS9-grade pill: the Heaven-Restoring Pill. As long as you don't die instantly, no matter how severe the injury, it rapidly restores you—even heals soul wounds."

Ye Li spoke softly, flicked her fingertip, and the pill became a streak of light that landed in Xu Jingming's hand:

"Take it. It'll make your missions safer."

Hearing this, Xu Jingming's pupils shrank slightly.

SS-grade pills and S-grade pills are entirely different concepts!

For example, this Heaven-Restoring Pill's ability to heal soul wounds? Healing Pills can never achieve that!

Of course, the price difference is enormous.

One such SS9-grade pill would cost at least 100,000 points in the college Shangcheng.

He never expected Ye Li Senior Sister would just give it to him.

Add the 300,000 points she gave him before, and now he already owes her 400,000 points!

Ye Li Senior Sister's kindness can never be repaid!

Still, Xu Jingming didn't pretend to refuse out of false modesty—he accepted it outright and bowed respectfully:

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

He'd repay her kindness once he had the strength.

This SS9-grade Heaven-Restoring Pill was truly a life-saving artifact for him right now—why refuse something free?

Seeing this, Ye Li's cold, beautiful eyes held a faint hint of appreciation.

She hated people who dragged things out.

Xu Jingming's straightforward acceptance actually earned her admiration.

"Enough. Let's begin today's lesson."

"First, tell me what doubts you currently have about the Source Core Secret Scripture."

Ye Li's crimson lips moved as usual, beginning her instruction.

She answered each of Xu Jingming's questions one by one.

One stellar day later, Ye Li floated away. Xu Jingming's eyes glowed with startling brilliance.

Indeed, just as he had anticipated.

After this lesson, he had completed his preliminary understanding of the Source Core Secret Scripture.

'Deep Blue!'

With a silent thought, Xu Jingming immediately checked his system panel.

However, to his disappointment, no point-allocation option for the Source Core Secret Scripture appeared.

"Over ten million Source Points—still too few."

Xu Jingming felt a pang of regret: "It seems I'll have to wait until later to hunt demonic beasts and earn more Source Points."

It had only been half a year since he obtained the Source Core Secret Scripture.

The deadline set by the Frost Crown Sovereign was five hundred years—still far off.

He wasn't particularly anxious about it.

Right now, the most crucial thing was the mission he was undertaking with Yue Ying and the others.

Thinking of this, Xu Jingming shifted his intent.

His entire body transformed into a golden Lei Guang, shooting skyward, and soon landed on Island F-003.

Upon landing, he saw a streamlined, silver-white spacecraft moored at the island's center, its surface rippling with wave-like energy patterns.

The spacecraft exceeded three hundred meters in length, its elegant spindle shape adorned with the Elf race's distinctive Life Ancient Tree emblem.

Most striking were the crescent-moon-shaped energy wings at its bow, glowing with a dreamlike luster in the morning light.

That must be Yue Ying's S1-class starship.

Beside the starship, three figures had been waiting for some time.

Yue Ying stood at the front, her silver hair dancing gently in the morning breeze.

Today she wore a silver-white combat suit, its form-fitting design outlining her perfect waist and hip curves.

Her Elf-typical pointed ears peeked through her hair, shimmering under the constant starlight.

To her left, Yan Ji leaned against a pillar.

Her fiery red hair was tied into a high ponytail; her leather combat attire boldly exposed her tanned waist and thighs, making her glow like a blazing flame.

On her right, Lan appeared far more elegant.

He wore a pale black combat robe, his handsome face wearing a gentle smile.

In his long fingers, he idly twirled a water-blue energy crystal.

Undoubtedly, all four had extremely high looks.

Especially Yue Ying—among all the beauties of Star Dome Academy, she ranked among the top.

"Boss, good morning!"

Seeing Xu Jingming arrive, Lan Yu was the first to react, running over.

"Boss?" Xu Jingming paused.

What kind of address was that?

"Among the four of us, you're the strongest—you're obviously the boss."

Lan Yu chuckled, casually slinging an arm around Xu Jingming's shoulder:

"We'll need your hard work for the upcoming mission."

Although Xu Jingming's defeat of Luo Yi cost him ten thousand points,

he now showed no sign of resentment—on the contrary, he held Xu Jingming in high regard.

"Hmph, this guy."

Yan Ji rolled her eyes; she certainly wouldn't be as shameless as him.

"You're here," said Yue Ying last.

"The ship is beautiful."

Xu Jingming studied the starship and smiled.

"S1-class starship 'Silver Moon Wings,' equipped with a warp engine, capable of reaching up to forty times the speed of light."

Yue Ying's lips curled slightly; her usually cold face revealed a faint trace of pride:

"Its interior space is vast—we can continue cultivating during the journey."

"Everyone's here—let's depart. I can't wait to earn these eighty thousand points."

The fiery Yan Ji was already impatient.

"Let's go—we'll discuss the mission details in detail en route," Yue Ying added.

Xu Jingming nodded and boarded the ship with Yue Ying; Lan Yu and Yan Ji followed closely behind.

"Route planned. Estimated arrival at Meteorite Star in three stellar days."

After the four boarded, the ship's AI steward's voice echoed through the cabin.

Instantly, the Silver Moon Wings lifted silently into the air.

In the blink of an eye, it pierced the atmosphere, becoming a silver streak that vanished into the depths of the stars.