Chapter 191: Senior Sister Xueying

Huh? Your realm has advanced?

Upon meeting, Hao Chengfeng immediately sensed that Ye Liuyun's aura had become considerably stronger.

"Yes! Over at Rift Sky Canyon, I achieved a comprehensive breakthrough!" Ye Liuyun replied.

"You bastard! It's one thing that your sword intent is strong, but your realm is advancing so fast! As a senior brother, I have to step up my cultivation, or I'll be left behind by you soon!"

Ye Liuyun actually wants to spar with someone now, to get familiar with his post‑breakthrough power. Yet he holds back, lest his senior brother think he's being too showy.

He immediately replied modestly, "Senior brother, you're almost at Sea Transformation Eighth Layer, right? Our realms differ too much; I can't catch up to you!"

"Let's go! Don't be modest with me!" Hao Chengfeng said, but inwardly felt pleased. At least he thought Ye Liuyun was approachable, not arrogant.

"Let me tell you, that Martial Soul Saint, whose real name is Chu Wanqing. Ordinary disciples feel uneasy when they see her. She seems able to see right through a person. Whatever you think, she knows. So no one wants to deal with her."

Hao Chengfeng led the way for Ye Liuyun while introducing her.

"So her disciple named Lin Xueying was fine before, but now she's said to be becoming more like her, making her hard to get along with. Within the academy, no one wants any connection with that master‑disciple pair."

"Oh." Ye Liuyun replied casually. He hadn't planned anything regarding Lin Xueying; if she's difficult, he'll just stay away.

"Here, that Red Soul Peak ahead is their residence. You can see the mountain exudes oddness everywhere."

Hao Chengfeng pointed at the peak and said to Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun looked at the peak and found nothing remarkable. However, from the Mid-Mountain Ridge upward, the Formation blocked the view, making it appear shrouded in dense fog.

Moreover, within the fog there are traces of Divine Sense power, merely to prevent others from probing. Even his golden Illusion Pupil cannot see through it.

The two landed at the foot of the mountain and walked upward step by step. A Formation that blocks aerial movement covers the mountain, so even if they try to fly, they can't.

Ye Liuyun felt that here, even using the Lingkong Art would be severely weakened. Moreover, as soon as he descended, he sensed a surge of Divine Sense sweeping over them.

Just as they reached the Mid-Mountain Ridge, a female disciple sprinted toward them.

"Ye Liuyun, is that really you? You arrived at the Holy Martial Academy so quickly?"

A silver‑bell‑like voice floated from afar to near.

"It's me! From now on I should call you senior sister!" Ye Liuyun shouted.

While speaking, Lin Xueying drifted down to their front.

"Just a few days ago, Master told me someone named Ye Liuyun would come. I was thinking, could it be you? What a coincidence, meeting someone with the same name! Seeing you today, indeed it's you! I'm so surprised! I recall a year ago you were only at Body Refinement Sixth Level. Now you're at Sea Transformation Third Layer? Just like me!"

Lin Xueying was clearly very excited, babbling nonstop while scrutinizing Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun saw Hao Chengfeng looking a bit awkward on the side, and hurriedly changed the subject.

"I encountered some opportunities, so my growth sped up. Senior sister Lin, this is my senior brother Hao Chengfeng; I am now under the Grand Elder's tutelage!"

Only then did Lin Xueying remember to greet Hao Chengfeng, but she did so perfunctorily, without sincerity.

"Junior brother Ye, Master has instructed me to bring you up. As for senior brother Hao, Master has ordered, so please stop here!"

Ye Liuyun, fearing Hao Chengfeng would look bad, tried to retain him.

But unexpectedly, Hao Chengfeng, as if granted a great pardon, replied affirmatively, turned his head, and fled!

Ye Liuyun was stunned. Lin Xueying also covered her mouth and laughed, explaining to Ye Liuyun: "The academy's disciples all fear meeting my master, so they avoid her whenever possible! Only you are eager to meet her!"

"Uh... your master seems terrifying! Are there any taboos? Tell me first," Ye Liuyun said anxiously, looking at Lin Xueying.

"Hehe! Don't worry, I won't eat you! It's not as terrifying as the legends say! Let's go up, don't keep her waiting!"

Saying that, she walked side by side with Ye Liuyun. The two walked and chatted.

"What happened to that Jin Wuyou later?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"He was taken back home and never showed up again. However, his elder cousin is at the academy; rumor has it he's already at Sea Transformation Eighth Layer, named Jin Wuhui, and serves as a Protector of Clear River Pavilion. If you meet him later, be careful!"

That guy was later taken back home and never appeared again. However, his elder cousin is at the academy, and it's said he has already reached the eighth level of Sea Transformation; his name is Jin Wuhui, and he's a Protector of Clear River Pavilion. If you meet him in the future, you'd better be careful!

"Thanks for the reminder, senior sister!" Ye Liuyun said, offering brief gratitude.

"Just call me Xueying. Calling me senior sister feels odd to me!" Lin Xueying said, her face slightly flushed.

"Then I'll call you Senior Sister Xueying. That way it's not too formal yet avoids misunderstanding," Ye Liuyun laughed.

"Alright! Tell me, over the past year, how did you end up at the academy? Is the Token I gave you still with you? What about your Black Python? How did your eyes turn golden?"

"Alright! Tell me, over the past year‑plus, how did you end up coming to the academy? Is the Token I gave you still with you? What about your Black Python? How did your eyes turn gold?"

Ye Liuyun immediately returned the Token to Lin Xueying, briefly recounted his experiences, explained that his golden eyes came from refining a blood‑poison toad, that the Black Python died in battle, and that he had tamed a few other Monster Beasts.

Ye Liuyun immediately gave the Token back to Lin Xueying, briefly narrated his own experiences to her, explained that these eyes came from the golden eyes obtained by refining a blood‑poison toad, that his Black Python fell in battle, and that he had since subjugated a few more Monster Beasts.

Ye Liuyun also inquired about Lin Xueying's recent situation.

"Since I returned last time, Master has kept me on the mountain to cultivate; I rarely descend, and every day is unbearably boring! When you go out to train later, take me along so I can join the excitement."

Lin Xueying looked at Ye Liuyun with a hint of anticipation.

"Hehe, as long as your master permits, I have no problem!" Ye Liuyun laughed.

Lin Xueying immediately confirmed, "Agreed, no lying to me! If you leave the academy again, you must call me. Master also said I'm stuck on the mountain all day, making little progress, so I need to go out for training."

Ye Liuyun thought Lin Xueying was just being casual, but she was serious.

But taking her along is fine. She's also at Sea Transformation Third Layer, so self‑preservation in danger shouldn't be a big issue.

"Alright, next time I go out, I'll call senior sister," Ye Liuyun agreed. So far Lin Xueying has been enthusiastic, showing no coldness.

The two chatted as they reached the Grand Hall atop the mountain. The Formation on the mountain hides everything from the outside, yet from within it's crystal clear.

Several female attendant disciples on the mountain now watched Ye Liuyun curiously.

"It seems that Red Soul Peak seldom receives outsiders."

At the Grand Hall entrance, Lin Xueying shouted straight away, "Master, I've brought the junior brother!"

Having said that, she led Ye Liuyun into the Grand Hall.

"Making such a racket, what decorum!"

A woman's melodious voice replied. Though it was a reproach, it sounded as gentle as water.

A woman's melodious voice came. Though it was a reproach, it sounded as gentle as water.