Chapter 42 Li Bai Makes His Move.
A hint of discouragement appeared on Ye Lingling's usually cold face, but she remained resolute: "Grandpa wouldn't lie to me, it must be that we haven't found the right route yet..."
Before she finished speaking, Ye Zhong's expression suddenly changed, and he instantly shielded Ye Lingling behind him.
His Contra Douluo-level aura erupted, and he warily looked towards the treetops to his side: "Who?!"
The space there rippled slightly, and a green-clad girl carrying a strange musical instrument quietly appeared.
She had exquisite features and an ethereal aura, like a forest sprite.
Cai Wenji's gaze fell on Ye Lingling, who was being protected behind her, and sensing the unique life force emanating from her, she smiled slightly.
Her voice was clear and crisp: "Excuse me, are you Miss Ye Lingling? I've come on the Dean's orders to invite you to join the Beidou Academy."
Ye Lingling and Ye Zhong were stunned at first.
Then, a huge surge of joy welled up in their hearts!
They had finally found her!
Ye Zhong remained vigilant, keenly sensing the unfathomable aura emanating from the seemingly delicate green-clad girl before him.
She exuded an extremely dangerous aura, suggesting she was at least a Title Douluo-level expert!
This Beidou Academy was indeed a place where hidden talents lurked!
Led by Cai Wenji, the two followed her through winding paths and what appeared to be ordinary mist, until the view suddenly opened up.
A magnificent and intricately laid-out complex of buildings sat nestled in the valley, completely isolated from the outside world.
No wonder they hadn't been able to find it before.
"This… is Beidou Academy?"
Ye Lingling's cool eyes were filled with shock.
She had initially thought Beidou Academy was just an ordinary academy hidden deep in the mountains, but she hadn't expected it to be such a blessed place.
Ye Zhong was even more shaken; as a Soul Douluo, his senses were even more acute.
He could clearly sense that several unfathomable auras, like abysses, were hidden within this academy.
None of them were within his reach.
Seeing their shocked expressions, Cai Wenji smiled slightly and explained, "The academy is shrouded in an array, isolated from the outside world. Without the dean's permission, even if outsiders are right next to you, they will hardly be able to detect it."
"Please follow me, the dean is waiting."
Led by Cai Wenji, they walked along a path paved with bluestone and arrived at an elegant courtyard.
The courtyard gate was open, and Lu Xiao stood with his hands behind his back in the courtyard, with Ao Yin standing beside him, having just finished his instruction.
"Dean, Miss Ye Lingling has arrived," Cai Wenji bowed and reported.
Lu Xiao turned around, his gentle gaze falling on Ye Lingling. He nodded, "Welcome to Beidou Academy, Ye Lingling."
Ye Lingling quickly curtsied, "Ye Lingling greets the Dean."
She secretly glanced at the legendary Dean, noticing that he seemed quite young, with strikingly handsome features and an unfathomable aura.
He appeared to be one with the surrounding world, inspiring awe.
"No need for formalities," Lu Xiao said, offering a slight gesture of support before introducing her, "This is Teacher Cai Wenji, whom you've already met. Her music can soothe the mind and enhance cultivation, and she also has unique strengths in support skills."
Cai Wenji smiled warmly at Ye Lingling.
Lu Xiao then pointed to the distinguished Ao Yin beside him, "This is Ao Yin, a new student at the academy. His martial soul is the Elemental Dragon, and his talent is exceptional."
Ao Yin nodded slightly to Ye Lingling, acknowledging her presence.
He seemed somewhat aloof, but his eyes were clear.
"The academy doesn't have many teachers right now, but each has their own strengths," Lu Xiao continued. "That one is Lü Bu, who mainly teaches offensive techniques and halberd skills."
He pointed to a burly, imposing man on the training ground in the distance.
"That one is Sikong Zhen, who wields thunder and is responsible for the students' combat and physical training."
Elsewhere, a middle-aged man, his body wreathed in fine lightning, exuding an imposing aura, was meditating.
"And that one," Lu Xiao's gaze shifted to the seemingly languid figure in blue robes leaning against the veranda, still carrying a wine jug, "Li Bai, you should have heard of him. His swordsmanship is unparalleled in this era."
Ye Lingling followed Lu Xiao's introduction, her heart already churning with astonishment.
Lü Bu, Sikong Zhen, Li Bai… and the unfathomable Cai Wenji, and that new student Ao Yin… the strength of the Beidou Academy was simply terrifying beyond imagination.
"Currently, besides Ao Yin, Zhu Zhuqing is also in seclusion, attempting to break through her bottleneck," Lu Xiao added.
"Her martial soul is the Netherworld Cat, an agility-based attack, possessing both superior talent and perseverance. As for Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan, they are on leave and haven't returned yet; you will meet them in the future."
Hearing these names, Ye Lingling was even more shaken.
Ning Rongrong (Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda) and Dugu Yan (Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor) are both geniuses who have appeared on the Martial Soul Ranking.
Zhu Zhuqing must be no less extraordinary.
Being able to join such an academy and associate with these geniuses is an incredible stroke of luck.
Just then, Ye Zhong, remembering the old patriarch's instructions before his departure, hesitated.
He didn't know whether he should immediately tell his young lady about the dramatic changes that had occurred in the Ye family.
The observant Ye Lingling noticed Ye Zhong's unusual behavior and softly asked, "Uncle Zhong, what's wrong? Has something happened at home?"
Looking at his young lady's clear but worried eyes, and thinking of the old patriarch's sacrifice and the Ye family's current predicament, Ye Zhong gritted his teeth and recounted what the patriarch had instructed him to do.
He quickly explained that the old patriarch had stayed behind alone to deal with the Spirit Hall to protect his young lady, and that the Spirit Hall had likely already taken action against the Ye family after they left.
"How could this be?"
Ye Lingling was struck dumb upon hearing this, her pretty face instantly turning deathly pale.
Hearing this, Lu Xiao had already anticipated it.
His expression remained calm as he turned to Li Bai, who was leaning lazily against the doorframe, carrying a wine jug, and said indifferently, "Li Bai, you go with Ye Lingling to the Spirit Hall and bring the Ye family back."
Li Bai hiccuped, glancing at the two with hazy, drunken eyes, and casually nodded, "Oh, I understand."
Ye Lingling and Ye Zhong were both stunned.
He…he'd go alone?
The Spirit Hall was their territory! A den of dragons and tigers guarded by Ghost Douluo, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and even more Title Douluos!
Ye Lingling couldn't help but worry, "Dean, the Spirit Hall is full of experts, Teacher Li Bai alone…"
Lu Xiao smiled slightly, his tone filled with absolute confidence, "It's alright, if he says he can bring them back, he definitely can."
Looking at Lu Xiao's calm yet unquestionable expression, and Li Bai's seemingly lazy yet unfathomable aura…
Although Ye Lingling and Ye Zhong were still shocked and apprehensive, a glimmer of hope inexplicably arose in their hearts.
Perhaps… this mysterious Beidou Academy truly possessed the power to shake the Spirit Hall?
Li Bai tilted his head back and downed the last mouthful of wine, casually tossing the wine jug aside. He said to Ye Zhong and Ye Lingling, "Let's go. Point me in the right direction."
With that, an invisible sword aura enveloped Ye Zhong and Ye Lingling.
The three of them flashed and disappeared from the Dean's office, heading straight for the Spirit Hall!
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