Chapter 19: Parting for a Better Reunion
The next morning...
Shui Bing'er, who had refined whale glue the previous night, was now radiant and sat on the sofa chatting with Shui Xinrou.
Meanwhile, Shui Yue'er was touching her all over, touching and pinching her, her little head a little puzzled.
How could her sister have changed so much in just one night? Her skin had become fairer, and she looked so much more energetic!
Shui Bing'er looked at the little hands moving around on her, feeling helpless. She stopped Shui Yue'er's movements, patted her head, and told her to sit quietly on the sofa.
Liu Yanyang, who happened to be coming down the stairs, witnessed this scene and was puzzled.
Shui Yue'er was two years older than Shui Bing'er, so why was she calling her sister?
However, he didn't ask, as it was their family matter after all. He walked over to the sofa, smiled, said "Good morning!" to Shui Bing'er and the others, and sat down.
"Thank you for the whale glue. I will repay you for saving my life!" Shui Bing'er stood up and bowed slightly to Liu Yanyang.
He quickly stood up, waved his hand, and smiled.
"No need to do that. You already saved my life, and Aunt Shui treats me so well. It's my duty, both morally and logically!"
Shui Xinrou, watching Liu Yanyang and the others, couldn't help but wonder.
"Sit down!" The two men sat quietly on the sofa, and Shui Xinrou spoke again.
"Xiaoyang, Aunt Shui is very happy that you're so kind, but let's be clear. Bing'er will repay you for saving her life."
Liu Yanyang nodded in agreement and looked at Shui Bing'er.
"How do you feel after absorbing the whale glue?"
"It's eliminated a lot of impurities, and my physical fitness has improved significantly. Mom used her spirit power to check yesterday, and my meridians are wider than before," Shui Bing'er replied softly.
That left the spirit ring issue he'd been considering yesterday. After absorbing his second spirit ring, Liu Yanyang spent a fortune.
The Soul Hunters in the Star Dou Great Forest helped him locate the soul beasts he needed, and also gathered information on a number of rare soul beasts.
One piece of information reported sightings of a three-tailed Ice Luan on the edge of the Far North, though their exact age was unknown.
After absorbing the whale glue, Shui Bing'er's soul power had reached level 20. It would be wise to have Aunt Shui take her there to see if she could find one. If the age was right, it would be a perfect target for a second soul ring.
He immediately shared this information with Shui Xinrou and the other two, who all had varying expressions upon hearing it.
Only Shui Bing'er looked at Liu Yanyang intently and whispered softly.
"Will you come with us?"
Liu Yanyang's expression was a little dazed. How could he answer? The Far North was so dangerous. What point would it be for a great soul master in his twenties to go along? He would only be a burden, and if danger arose, Aunt Shui would have to divert her attention to protecting him.
He was puzzled as to why the intelligent and calm Shui Bing'er would ask such a question, and could only cough twice.
"No!"
Upon hearing this, Shui Bing'er's anticipation slowly faded, and she felt a little disappointed.
Liu Yanyang didn't notice this and continued, "I'm leaving today. I still have things to do."
"Little brother, can you please stay and play with Yue'er?" Shui Yue'er heard that Liu Yanyang was leaving and quickly walked over to him, pulling on his sleeve and shaking it.
Shui Bing'er, standing beside him, was a little stunned. She didn't understand why Liu Yanyang was leaving after just one day. He had done the same thing the first time they met!
Only Shui Xinrou's expression remained unchanged. She slowly approached Liu Yanyang, pulled Shui Yue'er behind her, patted his shoulder, straightened his wrinkled clothes, and spoke gently.
"Auntie Shui knows you have your own path to pursue, and you're determined and won't give up easily."
"Auntie Shui believes you can do it, but remember, if you ever feel tired, just come back here. The door here is always open to you. This will always be your home!"
Liu Yanyang choked up as he watched Shui Xinrou's eyes filled with love, and nodded slightly.
After taking a deep breath, he pulled the "Han Guang" from his storage spirit guide. He walked over to Shui Bing'er and handed it to her.
"This item is called 'Han Guang'. It can change the color of your spirit ring. Once you wear it, inject soul power into it to activate it."
"If the three-tailed ice phoenix you found is a thousand-year-old, just absorb it directly. Don't worry about the danger posed by the second thousand-year-old ring."
"A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!" He was well aware of the dangers of the Douluo Continent and knew Shui Xinrou would never let Shui Bing'er absorb the thousand-year-old spirit ring.
The transformation of "Han Guang" was perfect, going unnoticed.
Liu Yanyang then waved goodbye to the three people and left the Water Palace alone.
As Liu Yanyang walked further and further away, his figure gradually blurring, Shui Bing'er tightly grasped the "Han Guang" in her hand. Shui Xinrou, standing beside her, sighed softly, patted her daughter's head, and spoke earnestly.
"Bing'er, Xiaoyang is a prepared man with a strong will. In time, his fame will spread throughout the continent."
"I know you want to catch up with him, walk alongside him, and show him that you're no less capable than him. So, work hard! My child, one day, you'll meet again!"
Shui Bing'er didn't reply, but simply stared in the direction Liu Yanyang had disappeared, her gaze growing determined.
After leaving the Water Palace, Liu Yanyang immediately rushed to the Merchant Inn, rented a carriage, and headed straight for Notting City.
Now that Tang San had awakened his spirit, it would likely be only a month or two before he would attend the Notting City Junior Spirit Master Academy.
After becoming Yu Xiaogang's disciple, he would hunt for his first spirit ring. This was the perfect time for Liu Yanyang to act.
The carriage raced non-stop towards Notting City, finally arriving over a month later.
Liu Yanyang disembarked and, without a break, headed straight for the Notting City Junior Spirit Master Academy.
From afar, he could already see a tall archway constructed of solid rock, with two iron gates beneath.
Through the iron gates, he could see winding paths leading directly inside, a road flanked by tall trees.
In the center of the archway were large inscriptions: "Notting City Junior Spirit Master Academy."
Liu Yanyang hurried to the gate, but the young man guarding the gate immediately stopped him. He looked at Liu Yanyang, dressed in a black robe and dressed like an ordinary person, with a look of disdain.
"What are you doing here? This is the academy's restricted area. No unauthorized persons allowed."
Liu Yanyang ignored him, his spirit power surging through his body.
The frightened gatekeeper fell to the ground, his face utterly dejected.
With a snort, Liu Yanyang walked straight into the academy.
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