Chapter 52: Return to the Heavenly Battle.
Ye Xuanming quickened his pace and headed towards the Ye residence.
It's been almost two months since we last met, and I wonder how Yanzi and Lingling are doing.
...
On the other side, at Tianshui College, in the Dean's Office.
Shui Luoxin sat upright in the main seat, while her younger sister Shui Rouxin stood to the side, both with solemn expressions.
"Sister, is what Bing'er said true?" Shui Rouxin broke the silence first.
"A Soul Master's first Soul Ring is at the thousand-year level, and his third Soul Ring is even more advanced, reaching ten thousand years."
Shui Luoxin picked up the teacup, but hesitated to bring it to her lips.
"I have examined Bing'er's memories and there are no signs of them being altered by mental power."
"Moreover, I also examined the remains of that dark green ghost king scorpion, and it is indeed a cultivation level of over five thousand years."
The office door was pushed open, and Shui Bing'er walked in.
Her face still bore a trace of lingering shock, but more than that, it held a complex mix of emotions.
"Mother, Aunt."
It turns out that Shui Luoxin is not only Shui Bing'er's teacher, but also her mother. However, she usually refers to her as "teacher" when they are at school or out and about.
Shui Luoxin put down her teacup. "Bing'er, tell me the details of what happened back then."
Shui Bing'er nodded and recounted in detail how she encountered the beast tide, how she was besieged, and how Ye Xuanming intervened.
When she mentioned the three soul rings—purple, purple, and black—again, Shui Luoxin and Shui Rouxin paused for a moment.
"The first ring in a thousand years, the third ring in ten thousand years…" Shui Rouxin murmured to herself, "This can no longer be explained by common sense."
"The ironclad rules of the Soul Master world completely fail when it comes to him."
Shui Luoxin stood up and walked to the window.
"This matter ends here. You must not transmit any information about Ye Xuanming. His elder is Dugu Bo!"
"Bing'er, remember this: never mention any information about Ye Xuanming's soul ring to a fourth person."
"Those who violate this rule shall be punished as traitors."
Shui Bing'er and Shui Rouxin were startled and responded in unison.
They understood that if this mind-blowing information got out, it would put Ye Xuanming in danger.
The person who sent the message would naturally offend Dugu Bo, but if Ye Xuanming himself was exposed, it would be none of their business at Tianshui Academy.
"Mother, I…" Shui Bing'er hesitated.
Shui Luoxin turned around. "You want to go find him?"
Shui Bing'er blushed and nodded slightly.
Shui Luoxin didn't answer immediately; she pondered for a moment.
"You can decide about the holiday yourself."
"But you must remember, whether getting involved with this kind of person is a blessing or a curse is still unknown."
A hint of joy appeared on Shui Bing'er's face.
"I understand, Mother."
...
Ye Mansion.
Ye Xuanming pushed open the familiar gate. The courtyard was quiet and empty.
He had some doubts.
"Sister Yin, what's going on? Is no one home?"
Ah Yin's voice echoed in his mind, "Xuanming, there is indeed no human presence."
Just as Ye Xuanming was feeling puzzled, laughter and chatter came from outside the mansion gate.
He turned around and saw Ye Xingyue leading three girls in.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were carrying large and small bags of ingredients, and even the petite Ning Rongrong was struggling to hold a large winter melon, her little face turning red.
The four of them were stunned when they saw the tall figure standing in the courtyard.
The next moment, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling simultaneously threw away what they were holding.
The ingredients rolled all over the floor, making a clattering sound.
Without saying a word, the two rushed towards Ye Xuanming, one on each side, and hugged him tightly.
The familiar fragrance filled his nostrils, and Ye Xuanming opened his arms and embraced the two girls he had been longing for.
"I'm back." Ye Xuanming's voice was soft, yet it carried a reassuring power.
Dugu Yan buried her face in his chest, her body trembling slightly.
Ye Lingling hugged his waist tightly, without saying a word.
Ning Rongrong, who was standing to the side, was so anxious that she stomped her feet.
Her winter melon had long since rolled to the side.
She also wants to hug Brother Ye!
How did they get there first?!
Ye Xingyue watched this scene from the side, a gentle smile on her face.
After a long while, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling reluctantly let go of each other's hands.
Ning Rongrong immediately seized the opportunity, leaping up like a little koala and hugging Ye Xuanming's waist.
"Brother Ye, you're finally back! Rongrong missed you so much!" Ye Xuanming smiled and patted her pink hair.
At this moment, Ye Xingyue stepped forward and carefully examined him.
"Xuanming, you seem... to have changed a bit."
"Yes, he seems to have grown quite a bit taller."
Ye Xingyue gestured.
"He's almost 1.75 meters tall now, and his facial features are more defined, making him even more handsome."
Ye Xuanming scratched his head somewhat embarrassed after Ye Xingyue said that.
He was just a teenager when he left, but the transformation he underwent in the Blue Silver Forest over the past two months, along with the secondary development of his body, has indeed changed him a lot.
Ning Rongrong tilted her little face up and nodded vigorously.
"Mmm! Brother Ye has become even more amazing!"
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling blushed and looked him over again.
The boy in front of me was tall and broad-shouldered. His once somewhat immature face had become angular, and he had indeed lost much of his youthful naiveté.
"Alright, alright, stop standing in the yard."
Ye Xingyue smiled as she picked up the ingredients scattered on the ground.
"Xuanming just got back, he must be tired. Let's go make dinner."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan hurried over to help.
During this time, besides practicing her cultivation, she spent her free time learning cooking from Ye Xingyue, and her skills have greatly improved.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was warm and lively.
Ye Xuanming briefly recounted his trip, saying that he went to a very far place to take care of some business, and he only briefly mentioned Tang San and the Blue Silver Forest.
"Xuanming, how did your acquisition of soul rings go this time?" Ye Xingyue asked with concern.
This is a question that everyone is concerned about.
Ye Xuanming put down his chopsticks and didn't answer directly, "I'll show you something."
He stood up and walked to the open space in the center of the living room.
Everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks and followed curiously.
With a thought, two Blue Silver Grass martial souls appeared behind Ye Xuanming.
After advancing to the King-level Martial Soul, the blue-gold leaves of the Life Blue Silver Grass became even more magnificent, and the purple-gold leaves of the Dark Blue Silver Grass became even more profound.
The change in the martial spirit itself made Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling feel different.
Immediately afterwards, the first soul ring rose from beneath Ye Xuanming's feet.
A deep purple light, carrying the weight of a thousand years, instantly filled the entire living room.
"Purple!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed first, "Brother Ye's first soul ring is purple!"
Ye Xingyue and Ye Lingling's bodies also froze.
The first ring in a millennium?
How is that possible!
Wasn't it yellow before?
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