The most popular instructor in the Dan Wu Academy was Feng Ruoqing, and the most popular female student was Feng Zhirou.
Who could such a stunning beauty with the ‘Feng’ surname be other than Feng Zhirou?
It was just that Ye Yuan previously did not link these two together, and he did not know that the two of them were actually aunt and niece.
Feng Zhirou looked at Ye Yuan and looked at the disheveled looking Feng Ruoqing; she was stunned. She immediately cried out, “You scoundrel! To actually dare molest my aunt! I’m going to teach you a lesson!”
Finishing, she did not wait for Ye Yuan’s explanation, and a sword already flashed in front of Ye Yuan’s chest like lightning.
Ye Yuan did not expect this girl to be so unreasonable; indiscriminately striking with her sword to harm him.
He wanted to evade, but Feng Zhirou was rank three on the Martial Roll of Honor; a figure that Ye Yuan simply could not hope to match.
Being locked down by Feng Zhirou’s sword qi, Ye Yuan was actually unable to move. Even Instant Flash became sluggish.
This was a lethal sword.
This unforeseen situation occurred too quickly. Feng Ruoqing clearly did not manage to react in time either. Even if she wanted to help, it was already too late.
“Ah!” Feng Ruoqing screamed and shut her eyes in fright.
In the time of crisis, Ye Yuan could not be bothered to conceal his abilities. In a flurry, he executed an Absolute Yang Finger.
Ding!
Following the crisp sound was the sound of the sword’s edge slicing open the skin.
Ye Yuan pushed Instant Flash to its limit at the same time he used his finger, dodging this sword by a hair’s breath. Even so, he still suffered some injuries. The sword’s edge made a cut on his right arm.
“STOP!” Feng Ruoqing was shocked by Feng Zhirou’s action and hurriedly called out for her to stop.
She had the intention to stop it just now, but she was way too slow.
After practicing the Yin-Yang Separation Flow Technique for such a long time, both her essence energy and mental strength was already completely dried up. How could she possibly stop Feng Zhirou’s attack?
Watching Feng Zhirou’s sword stabbed straight towards Ye Yuan’s chest, Feng Ruoqing’s heart leaped to her throat. Who knew that Ye Yuan would miraculously evade this lethal attack?
Feng Zhirou also did not expect her sword to be evaded by Ye Yuan. She saw through Ye Yuan’s strength at a glance, only at the Fourth Level Essence Qi Realm. Someone at the Fourth Level Essence Qi Realm actually managed to dodge her sword?
Even though Feng Zhirou only used 30% of her strength and not her full power, it should still not have been evaded by a Fourth Level Essence Qi Realm.
Especially Ye Yuan’s finger just now. The impact even made the web between her thumb and index finger go numb. How was this possible?!
“Zhirou! What are you doing?!” Feng Ruoqing asked angrily.
Only now did Feng Zhirou realized that she seemed to have gotten into trouble. She playfully stuck out her tongue and said, “A man and woman staying together in a room. I saw you lose your temper, and your clothes were also disheveled, so I thought . . .”
Feng Ruoqing blushed heavily at what she said. “If you continue saying nonsense, watch me tear your mouth! We have been refining pills all this while. Ye Yuan is the assistant that I invited! When will you fix your mischievous attitude?! Otherwise, you will cause a disaster sooner or later!”
Feng Zhirou pouted her lips and said in an aggrieved tone, “Aunt, I was wrong okay? I won’t dare to next time.”
“Why haven’t you apologized to Ye Yuan yet?” Feng Ruoqing asked furiously.
Before Feng Zhirou even apologized, Ye Yuan erupted first.
He really had enough of it today! He was driven like a duck onto a perch, forced to become some bullshit assistant for Feng Ruoqing. The result was that Feng Ruoqing was such a noob that he could not even bear to look on anymore.
He taught Feng Ruoqing the method on how to dual-task. But the result was that instead of expressing her gratitude, this woman refused to stop bothering him.
And now, there was this completely unreasonable Feng Zhirou who jumped out, nearly killing him with her sword!
Ye Yuan barely managed to get this life. If he were to die again, then he would be screwed.
“What apology?! I’ve really had enough of the two of you aunt and niece! One keeps pestering me, and the other is savage and unreasonable! I came here to help out of goodwill, and the result was that I nearly lost my life! Just who did I provoke?! This Young Master can’t stand this frustration anymore! Feng Ruoqing, if you have the ability, then just get me expelled! If this place won’t keep me, there will be a place willing to take me! Farewell!”
Finishing, Ye Yuan strode out of the door.
Feng Zhirou was originally ready to make an apology but was rebuffed by Ye Yuan; she could not help it but become angry. “Who’s that? He’s so bad tempered! Just now, I didn’t make clear of the situation. But didn’t he only suffer some light injuries?”
Feng Ruoqing did not stop Ye Yuan this time. But after hearing Feng Zhirou grumbling, she inevitably became annoyed. “Look who’s talking?! That sword of yours nearly killed him just now, and you are still acting so righteous! Imperial Brother really spoiled you! When I go back this time around, I’ll definitely report all of your misdoings in the academy to Imperial Brother to make him ground you!”
The moment Feng Zhirou heard ‘ground,’ she immediately grabbed Feng Ruoqing’s arm and begged, “Good Aunt, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. Please, please don’t snitch on me to Imperial Father. I don’t want to stay in the palace all day.”
“Humph! If you don’t want to be grounded, then fine. Turn around and go apologize to Ye Yuan! Remember, it’s apologizing! If Ye Yuan doesn’t accept your apology, then just wait to be grounded. I will tell Imperial Brother all about your matters, one by one!” Feng Ruoqing was in a panic now. If Ye Yuan were really killed by Feng Zhirou just now, then she would probably live in guilt for the rest of her life.
Chapter 52
Translator: celefoata_ Editor: RegiusProfessor
“Alright, alright! I will go, okay?! I will definitely apologize properly to that fellow and ask that great man to not harbor grievance for my past wrongdoing. Alright?” Feng Zhirou did not have any choice, so she could only agree.
“That’s much better! Oh right. Why did you suddenly come to look for me?” This niece had always avoided her in the academy. She definitely came to find her today because of some matter.
“Aiya. If you didn’t mention, I would have forgotten about it already. It’s all because you interrupted me!” Feng Zhirou looked like she was suddenly enlightened.
“. . . . . .”
“Actually, I came to say goodbye to you. I’m going back to the capital in five days to participate in the Alchemy Master test. After I passed the test, I will be the same as you, an Alchemy Master!” Feng Zhirou exclaimed proudly.
“With the way you are, you still want to be an Alchemy Master? Talk again after you pass.” Feng Ruoqing took her down a peg without hesitation.
Advancing as an alchemist was entirely different from the martial path. To advance to Alchemy Master, the first requirement was to cultivate and reach the Spirit Condensation Realm. But that did not mean that one could become an Alchemy Master just by advancing to the Spirit Condensation Realm!
Feng Zhirou already reached Spirit Condensation Realm long ago, but she never passed the Alchemy Master test, even though she was top three on the Alchemy Roll of Honor. From this, it was clear just how rare and respected the position of Alchemy Master was.
Feng Zhirou pouted and said, “What kind of aunt are you? You actually cursed your own niece to fail the test!”
Feng Ruoqing ignored her and muttered to herself, ” Oh. Is it a group test again? I wonder how far Ye Yuan can go. With his standard, becoming high-rank Alch
emy Apprentice shouldn’t be an issue, I think. Zhirou, I will go along with you tomorrow to visit Ye Yuan. I want him to go take the alchemist test together with you.”
“Hehe. Aunt, you still said that nothing was going on between you two. Every time you open your mouth, it’s all Ye Yuan.” Feng Zhirou laughed at her.
“Damn lass. It looks like you are really asking for a beating!” Feng Ruoqing was totally embarrassed. The aunt and niece pair started wrestling each other.
After messing around for a while, Feng Zhirou suddenly thought of something and asked, “Ye Yuan . . . I suddenly find this name really familiar. Oh right! Is it the Ye Yuan who fought in the deathmatch?”
“You only realize this now? He is the hottest topic of discussion in the academy recently. I’m sure you aren’t aware of it yet. Just this morning, he took on three tests consecutively and joined the ranks of the Earth Rank students with his Fourth Level Essence Qi Realm cultivation. Zhirou, he might become a powerful rival to you in the not too distant future!” Feng Ruoqing said solemnly.
Feng Zhirou opened her mouth wide and exclaimed in amazement, “He’s that amazing? It looks like our State of Qin’s Dan Wu Academy has been quiet for far too long. Looks like things are finally going to become interesting.”
Feng Zhirou left, and Feng Ruoqing unexpectedly picked up two brushes, and she started diligently drawing squares and circles on the paper over and over again.
. . . . . .
The next day, Feng Ruoqing and her niece went together to Ye Yuan’s residence but was turned away at the door by Lu-er.
“My apologies to the two of you. My young master is recovering from his wounds, and he said that he won’t meet with anyone,” Lu-er said emotionlessly.
Feng Zhirou immediately lost her temper. “Hey! Didn’t he just suffer from some light injuries?! My aunt and I already came here to apologize. What else does he want?”
Lu-er was lovable and adorable, but when it came to Young Master, she was completely stern.
Yesterday, when Young Master came home with injuries, her heart ached for a long time. Now that Feng Zhirou was totally insincere with her apology and even swaggered around, she obviously did not need to be polite.
“Light injuries? I don’t understand. You clearly injured someone, but you are still so stuck up in front of other people’s house. Who taught you such manner? An apology like that is too precious, so save it for yourself. Our family’s Young Master dare not accept it. I only pray that you stay further away from our family’s Young Master. I’m not going to see you out!” Lu-er directly chased them away.
Feng Zhirou was about to retort when Feng Ruoqing quickly clamped her mouth shut. This lass is only good at ruining things!
“Miss Lu-er, it’s all our fault. Please don’t be mad. Actually, Zhirou this lass didn’t have any ill-intentions. She is just straightforward and outspoken, and she is always rash when doing things and ended up injuring your young master. In reality, she feels really guilty in her heart. It’s just that her mouth is unforgiving. You mustn’t try to gain back face with her. One of the reasons we came to look for your young master was to apologize. The other is that we have some important matters to look for him. Just let us go in,” Feng Ruoqing said amicably but was much more sincere.
Right then, Ye Yuan’s voice sounded from within the house. “Lu-er, tell them that I’m not in!”
“. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .”
The three people outside the house were collectively speechless.
Feng Zhirou was infuriated by Ye Yuan’s attitude and was about to rush into to dice Ye Yuan into pieces, but she was pulled back by Feng Ruoqing.
“If you cause trouble again, just wait to be grounded when you get back!” Feng Ruoqing warned coldly. It was clear that she was exasperated by this niece.
Feng Zhirou could not muster up her temper anymore. Only then, did Feng Ruoqing called out towards the house, “Ye Yuan, it was Zhirou’s fault yesterday. I apologize to you on her behalf. And also I apologize for my attitude yesterday. I won’t force you to be my assistant in the future, alright?”
Creak.
The door opened, and Ye Yuan appeared.
“You’re the one who said it! A good woman is as good as her word. You can’t go back on it!” Ye Yuan was currently in high spirits. Where were there even any signs of injuries?
“Ye Yuan, you!” Feng Zhirou took a look at Ye Yuan and wished that she could raise her sword to kill him again. But she was completely blocked by Feng Ruoqing.
“You, what you? Don’t think that I’m scared of you just because you are some Martial Roll’s expert! Wait until I break through to the Spirit Condensation Realm. I can kill you with one hand!”
Ye Yuan was very displeased with this woman!
The Feng Zhirou in the legends was extremely cold and proud and would not spare a glance for anyone. Who knew that when he met her yesterday, she would actually be a complete lunatic!
Ye Yuan had walked around the gates of hell once again. It would be weird if he were pleased to see her!
“Aunt, let me go! I’m going to kill him! I’ll see what he has to break through to the Spirit Condensation Realm!” Feng Zhirou struggled desperately but did not manage to break free.
“Enough of this! Just try moving again if you dare!” Feng Ruoqing really released Feng Zhirou, but her words made Feng Zhirou stop.
“Ye Yuan, if you don’t want me to force you to be my assistant, fine. But you have to promise me one thing! If you can do it, I will let you off,” Feng Ruoqing said calmly.
Hearing her words, Ye Yuan raised his guard instinctively.
This woman might look good-natured, but in reality, she was as unreasonable as Feng Zhirou deep down in her bones. Previously, she had already set a trap for him. Now, who could guarantee that it was not another trap!
“Say what it is first! Better not force me. At most, I will just go back to the capital to continue being a silkpants!” Ye Yuan answered like a hoodlum.
However, Feng Ruoqing did not seem to care. Instead, she gave a sweet smile. “In four days’ time, the academy will organize students to go to the capital’s Alchemist Association to take part in a group test. I want you and Zhirou to take the test together!”
“Alchemist test?” Ye Yuan was stunned. He did not expect Feng Ruoqing to actually raise such a request.
Taking the test was not much. But he instinctively held some resistance towards the Alchemist Association.
In his past life, he, and his father had poor relations with the Alchemist Association. The two were ostracized by all the other alchemists as deviants.
Now that Ye Yuan was asked to take the test, he felt kind of weird.
“That’s right. I want you to participate in the Alchemist Association’s Alchemy Apprentice test. And you must go all out! Don’t tell me that you can’t even pass an Alchemy Apprentice test?”
Feng Ruoqing knew now that Ye Yuan’s level was definitely much higher than an Alchemy Apprentice. It was just that he was limited by his strength so he could not refine high-tier medicinal pills.
But with Ye Yuan’s Alchemy Dao prowess, would becoming an Alchemy Apprentice not be just like playing around?
Ye Yuan did not immediately reply to Feng Ruoqing, but he paced around to ponder about it for a moment. Finally, he nodded his head and then answered, “Fine. I will join.”
Chapter 53
Translator: celefoata_ Editor: RegiusProfessor
“Dean, the talent that this Ye Yuan displayed was truly astonishing. I feel that the academy should nurture him well. The Ten Nations Competition will be taking place in half a year’s time. We had already lost for many years. If we are at the bottom three again this time, we would really have no place to put our old face in public.”
Within the loft, in a deep part of the Dan Wu Academy, Huyan Yong was standing respectfully in front of a middle-aged man.
This man was the
dean of the Dan Wu Academy, Jiang Yunhe. He was a figure that carried tremendous weight in the entire State of Qin!
His position in the State of Qin was not even beneath His Majesty!
But Jiang Yunhe was very low-profile as a person, and he rarely showed himself. He pretty much left it all to the associate deans to handle things and did not do anything.
During the few years which students spend in the Dan Wu Academy, they might not even get to see him once.
Even among many of the instructors, Jiang Yunhe was a highly mysterious figure.
Clearly, Huyan Yong was one of the few people in the academy who could meet with Jiang Yunhe.
It was evident that Huyan Yong specifically came to report to Jiang Yunhe about Ye Yuan’s matter.
He recounted Ye Yuan’s stunning performance to Jiang Yunhe. But Jiang Yunhe only listened quietly and did not comment anything.
“Oh Huyan, calm down. Victory and defeat are common for soldiers. There’s no need to fuss over the details. Life is full of ups and downs. When it’s time for us to rise up, other people cannot stop it,” Jiang Yunhe said nonchalantly.
“But Dean! Ye Yuan, he . . .”
Huyan Yong wanted to say a few more words for Ye Yuan, but Jiang Yunhe gestured to stop him. “I already said calm down. Sigh. Huyan, you are always like this. What are you anxious about? We haven’t even started competing yet. Furthermore, we also have quite a few outstanding students this time around such as Long Tang, Zuo Bugui; oh , and also Feng Zhirou that lass. They are all good seedlings. Well, this Ye Yuan that you mentioned isn’t bad, but a genius that has not matured yet isn’t a genius. Any genius who hasn’t broken through and reached the Spirit Condensation Realm doesn’t count as a genius, understood?”
After Jiang Yunhe said all that, Huyan Yong slowly calmed down. He seemed to have understood something faintly. “Dean, are you afraid that . . . Ye Yuan is going down the unorthodox path?”
Thinking about it now, Ye Yuan was just a First Level Essence Qi Realm little rookie a month ago. In a month’s time, he already reached the Fourth Level Essence Qi Realm with actual combat power surpassing top geniuses at the Eighth Level Essence Qi Realm. This sort of leap was a little too exaggerated.
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