Liu Erlong was very surprised after learning that Ye Liangchen was from Tianshui Academy; this Xiao Jiahuo had fulfilled the dreams of countless men across the continent!
"Xiao Chen, you're impressive! Quickly tell Auntie how you got into Tianshui Academy? You should know that Tianshui Academy doesn't accept male Spirit Masters, even if they're handsome."
Liu Erlong stared at Ye Liangchen, asking curiously, a doting aunt-like smile on her face.
"Auntie Erlong, what are you thinking? My elder is a high-ranking member of Tianshui Academy, so it's quite normal for me to be there!"
Ye Liangchen shook his head helplessly. Tianshui Academy was just an academy, what was so strange about it? Everyone was making such a fuss.
"Erlong, Xiao Chen's elders are the Shui family sisters, and Liu Ruyan seems to be their cousin!"
"Oh! So that's it. That means after Xiao Chen's parents met with misfortune, they were the ones who raised the Xiao Jiahuo."
After Ye Suling's reminder, Liu Erlong finally understood why the Xiao Jiahuo appeared at Tianshui Academy.
When Liu Erlong thought of her saviors from back then no longer being alive, and their child having grown up, her gaze towards Ye Liangchen revealed sympathy.
"Whoosh..."
"Child, you've truly suffered."
Liu Erlong took a step and directly pulled Ye Liangchen into her embrace, comforting him, disregarding the surprised looks of others.
"Wow! ..." Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling felt that the woman was taking advantage of Xiao Chen Didi.
The eyes of the few teachers and students from Blue Tyrant Academy went wide, especially Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and the other two male teachers—that was their beautiful Dean!
"Holy cow! Why is this woman so enthusiastic? Who can bear this suffocating feeling?" Ye Liangchen felt like he couldn't breathe. He couldn't take it anymore; if this continued, he would sooner or later become a Cao Thief.
"Auntie Erlong, I'm fine."
Ye Liangchen struggled to break free from the woman's embrace. Although she knew his parents, she didn't need to be this enthusiastic!
"Erlong, what are you doing?" Ye Suling stared at Liu Erlong. She knew this woman was lacking love and felt empty inside, but this was too much!
"Xiao Chen's parents passed away early. As the saying goes, a child without a mother is like a weed. As an elder, I'm comforting him. Is there a problem?"
Liu Erlong said nonchalantly, completely disregarding others' gazes. And indeed, after holding the Xiao Jiahuo in her arms, she felt much more fulfilled.
"Auntie Erlong, we're going to get Ling Jie's fourth spirit ring, so we'll be leaving first. Please quickly take the seniors back to the academy!"
"Yan Jie, Ling Jie, let's go."
Ye Liangchen waved goodbye to Liu Erlong, then called out to Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, heading towards the depths of the forest.
"Alright, Xiao Chen Didi."
The two girls immediately and cheerfully followed Ye Liangchen. After a few days of getting along, their relationship had grown even better, like family.
"Alright then! You all be careful." Liu Erlong waved to the Xiao Jiahuo.
"Dean Liu, now that you know about Young Master Ye's background, please don't spread it carelessly. The Xiao Jiahuo's enemy is a Titled Douluo, to avoid unnecessary trouble later."
At this moment, Dugu Bo spoke up to remind the teachers and students of Blue Tyrant Academy not to be too gossipy.
"Senior Dugu, rest assured! We swear on our Spirits, we will absolutely not spread it."
The few teachers and students from Blue Tyrant Academy made a solemn vow, assuring Dugu Bo that they would absolutely not spread the news.
"Erlong, we're leaving. You should quickly take your teachers and students back!"
"Alright! Then you all be careful."
Ye Suling and Liu Erlong bid each other farewell, then followed Ye Liangchen and the others, gradually disappearing into the forest.
"Dean, that little handsome guy seems very strong!"
"His spirit power is at least at the Spirit Ancestor level."
After Ye Liangchen and his group left, Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and the two teachers all exclaimed.
"Sigh! Excellent children always belong to someone else's family. I'm telling you, everything that happened today, you are not allowed to spread it. Whoever spreads it, I'll beat them."
Liu Erlong warned everyone a few times. That Xiao Jiahuo was the child of her savior, so his affairs couldn't be spread around. However, Liu Erlong couldn't understand why Dugu Bo and Ye Clan Leader would be with that Xiao Jiahuo. From their demeanor, they treated the Xiao Jiahuo completely as a junior, and Dugu Bo no longer seemed poisoned, even his Spirit seemed to have changed. It was too strange.
"Dean, rest assured! We won't say anything."
With a Titled Douluo warning them, the few teachers and students of Blue Tyrant Academy dared not speak carelessly.
...
Deep in the forest, Ye Liangchen and his group moved quickly. Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling walked on either side of Ye Liangchen, recalling the previous scene, which they found very amusing.
"Xiao Chen Didi, how did it feel to be hugged by a beauty just now?"
"Dean Erlong is also a famous beauty in Heaven Dou City, you know."
Dugu Yan giggled, staring at Ye Liangchen, a gossipy look on her face.
"Yan Jie, what's going on in your head?"
"Let's hurry! Let's try to find a suitable spirit ring for Ling Jie as soon as possible."
Ye Liangchen thought, what was this? He encountered this all the time in Tianshui City over the years, didn't he?
"Hey! Wait for us."
Ye Liangchen accelerated, quickly dashing forward. Seeing this, the two girls quickly chased after him.
"Senior Dugu, after Yan Zi's Spirit evolved, her personality even became more cheerful."
"Yes! Ye Clan Leader, your girl is the same. Young Master Ye is truly our lucky star; he changed our destinies."
"I'm really looking forward to what heights Xiao Chen can reach in the future..."
Watching the three young people happily dashing forward, Dugu Bo and Ye Suling felt very pleased, so they followed closely behind the three.
"Owoooo..."
"Bang bang bang..."
Suddenly, a series of wolf roars and sounds of fighting came from a hundred meters ahead, startling Dugu Bo and Ye Suling.
"Are those three in a wolf's den? Let's go take a look quickly."
The two quickly rushed forward, only to see Dugu Yan transformed into a dragon girl, swinging her fists, smashing at four thousand-year-old Azure Wolves, while Ye Lingling and Ye Liangchen stood by, both revealing their Spirits to assist Dugu Yan.
"Yan Jie, one is pouncing from the left." Ye Liangchen reminded.
"Xiao Chen Didi, don't make a move. Watch me. You just need to assist me."
After Dugu Yan's Spirit evolved, she hadn't had a chance to show off her strength. This time, encountering four Azure Wolves nearing three thousand years, she decided to use them to practice.
"Bang bang bang..."
"Owooooo..."
Dugu Yan, now a violent dragon girl, beat the Azure Wolves, making them howl.
"Senior Dugu, after Yan Zi's Spirit evolved, even her Spirit Abilities changed. Now she's become a violent woman."
"Yes, Ye Clan Leader, previously Yan Zi's Spirit was a Jade Scale Snake, mainly using poison to attack enemies. Now that it has evolved into a Green Flood Dragon, there's no poison, so the Spirit Abilities naturally changed."
Dugu Bo and Ye Suling arrived outside the battlefield, quietly watching the three young people deal with the few thousand-year-old Azure Wolves. To be precise, they watched Dugu Yan fight alone, with Ye Liangchen and Ye Lingling assisting from behind.
"Xiao Chen Didi, give me a Life Blessing." Dugu Yan shouted to Ye Liangchen while fighting the wolf pack.
"Alright, Yan Jie."
"Second Spirit Ability: Life Blessing."
"Buzz buzz..."
A green light appeared on Ye Liangchen's hand, flowing into Dugu Yan's body, instantly doubling her combat power.
"This is the feeling."
"Haha..."
"Flood Dragon Emerging from the Sea."
"Demon Dragon in the Sky."
"Bang bang bang bang..."
Dugu Yan unleashed a fierce, tiger-like output on the wolf pack, the scene was incredibly intense.
"Awooooo..."
After a series of miserable screams, the four Azure Wolves fell to the ground, dead.
"Hmph! A few puppies, still wanting to eat us, simply wishful thinking."
After Dugu Yan took down the few Azure Wolves, she even kicked them a few times, looking like a proud swan.
"Yan Zi, you're so violent!" Ye Lingling held her forehead, expressing that she couldn't bear to watch.
"Haha...! Ling Ling, this is my first time using my Spirit after it evolved. I'm so happy."
Dugu Yan hugged her good sister, sharing her joy with her.
"Xiao Chen Didi, remember to assist me from now on, Big Sister."
Dugu Yan finally experienced the feeling of instantly crushing opponents with a 30% all-attribute boost on the battlefield. It felt truly exhilarating.
"No problem, Yan Jie." Ye Liangchen smiled, thinking how cool it was to have a beauty fighting in front while he just watched!
"Yan Yan, don't be so violent in the future. You don't look like a girl at all."
Dugu Bo came before the group at this moment, looking at the changes in his granddaughter, feeling very relieved.
"Grandpa, I think this is pretty good."
Dugu Yan, however, didn't think much of it and greatly enjoyed her current state.
"Buzz buzz..."
Suddenly, a reddish mist emerged from ahead, carrying a faint fragrance that made people feel dizzy.
"This is Devil Pattern Dragon Tooth Flower."
"Everyone, take the antidote pill first."
Ye Liangchen quickly took out a few antidote pills and had everyone take them, mainly to prevent Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling from being affected. Dugu Bo and Ye Suling were strong enough to withstand it.
"Target found, thirty meters ahead. It seems its age is not low. Now Lingling's fourth spirit ring is settled."
Dugu Bo, with the spiritual power of a Titled Douluo, locked onto that Dragon Tooth Flower.
"Whoosh whoosh..."
The few immediately rushed forward. Ye Lingling was incredibly excited at this moment, about to become a Spirit Ancestor, and she was still under 15 years old. If this were in the past, she wouldn't even dare to imagine it.
"Its age is 4800 years, just right for Ling Jie." Ye Liangchen looked at the Devil Pattern Dragon Tooth Flower's mark and quickly confirmed the age of this plant Spirit Beast.
At this moment, the group finally arrived at the location of the Devil Pattern Dragon Tooth Flower. They saw a 20-meter-tall Devil Pattern Dragon Tooth Flower tree, its branches covered with clusters of red flowers, resembling dragon teeth, with some patterns on the petals.
"Whoosh whoosh..."
At this moment, this plant Spirit Beast sensed danger. Red smoke continuously emanated from its flowers, and its branches constantly waved, whipping towards the group. Each branch was like a whip, making "whoosh whoosh" sounds.
"Ling Ling, watch me."
"Roar..."
Dugu Yan immediately summoned her Spirit, taking the lead to attack the Devil Pattern Dragon Tooth Flower.
"Yan Zi, be careful." Ye Lingling immediately summoned her Saint Heart Begonia, ready to support her good sister at any time.
"Buzz buzz..."
Ye Liangchen also summoned his Spirit and directly unleashed his fourth Spirit Ability.
"Yan Jie, move aside a bit."
"Life's Thorns."
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."
"Bang bang bang..."
Dozens of green long spears directly pierced into the trunk of the Devil Pattern Dragon Tooth Flower tree. Explosions continuously rang out, breaking many branches in just a few hits, leaving the Devil Pattern Dragon Tooth Flower tree on its last breath.
"Xiao Chen Didi, your fourth Spirit Ability is quite powerful!" Dugu Yan flashed to the side, very shocked to see the Xiao Jiahuo take care of the Devil Pattern Dragon Tooth Tree in one move.
"Ling Jie, stab into the soul core in the middle of the trunk."
Ye Liangchen took out a long sword and handed it to Ye Lingling.
"Thank you, Xiao Chen Didi."
Ye Lingling took the long sword and stabbed into the soul core at the center of the Dragon Tooth Tree's trunk.
"Whoosh whoosh..."
The remaining branches of the Devil Pattern Dragon Tooth Tree struggled a few times, then drooped down, lifeless. Soon, streaks of purple light rose, condensing into a large purple circle.
"Buzz buzz..."
Ye Lingling immediately sat cross-legged, summoned her Spirit, and began to absorb this spirit ring.
"Ling Ling, come on." Dugu Yan waved her hand from the side, cheering on her good sister.
Dugu Bo and Ye Suling watched the entire process from not far behind the three, feeling very relieved to see the three easily handle everything.
"Whoosh whoosh..."
Three hours later, Ye Lingling finished absorbing the spirit ring, successfully stepping into the Spirit Ancestor realm, and her spirit power also reached level 41.