Chapter 10 : Perspective Eyes 

A year had passed like a fleeting moment since arriving in the city of Nuoding for Ye Qiu. 

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Ye Qiu opened his eyes and picked up Xiao Wu's small mirror from the side.

"Finally, finally, the second tomoe!" Ye Qiu couldn't help but smile, marveling at the effectiveness of the Mysterious Heaven Technique and the Purple Extreme Demon Eye. 

With the second evolution of the Sharingan, his soul power had increased from level 6 to level 8. The cultivation speed had reached the level of a congenital soul power of level 7. 

The cultivation speed would only get faster from now on. 

Glancing at the still-sleeping Xiao Wu and at Tang San's empty bed, Ye Qiu tied back the black silk strip and quickly got up. The morning purple qi was not to be missed, as it could greatly enhance the cultivation speed of the Purple Extreme Demon Eye. 

Over the past year, he had lived a fulfilling life every day. 

When the sun rose in the morning, after Tang San left, he would follow suit and secretly cultivate the Purple Extreme Demon Eye. 

He paid serious attention during the morning classes, as without a good teacher, he had to make the most of it. His knowledge of certain aspects of soul masters was still lacking. 

As for soul beasts, he wasn't worried. With the Hundred Thousand-Year Soul Beast by his side, he could ask for guidance from time to time, benefiting greatly. 

In the afternoon, he worked as an apprentice in engraving. With the enhancement of the Sharingan, his engraving works had gained some fame, and he even had his own small workshop. 

In the evening, he dedicated time to cultivation or went for a stroll or sparring with Xiao Wu. 

Since the day Tang San obtained his spirit ring, and Xiao Wu and Tang San defeated the group led by Chen yu, Xiao Wu had become the big sister of Nouding Academy! 

To allow Ye Qiu to spend more time playing with her, she also delegated his tasks in the academy to others. 

As he passed by Xiao Wu's bed, he tidied up the blanket she had kicked off. 

Outside, on his usual tree branch, Ye Qiu used the Sharingan to scan the surroundings, making sure no one was nearby before starting his cultivation. 

As the morning sun rose, wisps of purple qi spouted out, surging from the east. 

Removing the black silk covering his eyes, the black pupils turned blood-red, and the two black jade pieces slowly rotated. In the middle of the black jade, a purple aura appeared. 

Perhaps influenced by the Purple Extreme Demon Eye, when activating the Sharingan, the originally black pupils between the black jade pieces also turned purple. Even when focusing, it had gained the ability to see through things! 

For this kind of change, Ye Qiu could only attribute it to the mutation of his martial soul. Whether this mutation was good or bad... 

Hmm, there were quite a few benefits; it was becoming more and more pervered. However, it was better not to talk about this ability. Revealing it could easily lead to misunderstandings. 

The duration of the purple qi's existence was relatively short. Soon, Ye Qiu finished cultivation. When he returned, Xiao Wu had also gotten up. 

"Little Qiu~" Just as he opened the dormitory door, a delicate figure rushed in, crashing into him. 

"Xiao Wu, how many times have I told you? Girls should be more reserved!" Ye Qiu tried to push her away helplessly. 

"I know, I know." 

"... Ye Qiu looked at her speechlessly. The rabbit's mouth was deceptive; she said she knew, but she held on even tighter. 

"Oh, Xiao San, you're back too." Xiao Wu looked at Tang San at the door and let go of Ye Qiu. 

"Xiao Wu, good morning!" Tang San smiled and waved at Xiao Wu. "And, Ye Qiu." 

When Tang San looked at Ye Qiu, his face stiffened and seemed unnatural. The signs of him considering Ye Qiu as a rival in love were already beginning to show. 

Fortunately, Ye Qiu didn't mind much. Since copying Tang San's technique, he had figured that, when exposed in the future, it would be a play of either "you die or I live." 

The sect's beliefs had already penetrated Tang San's bones. 

However, as classmates and roommates, Ye Qiu was usually polite to him. He nodded towards him as a sign of respect. 

"Coming back at the right time, let's go to class together." Xiao Wu pulled Ye Qiu's hand, ready to set off. 

"No! I have something else to do." Ye Qiu smiled apologetically and pulled his hand away to decline. 

"Why do you have something else again?" She stomped her foot in anger, expressing dissatisfaction with Ye Qiu's behavior of not spending more time with her.

"Ye Qiu, if you have any difficulties, you can tell me. Maybe I can help!" Courteous Tang San's eyes brightened, extending a helping hand to Ye Qiu. 

"If you can assist, I'm certainly willing, but cultivation is ultimately a personal matter." Ye Qiu frowned, suppressing his concerns. He continued, "You're both approaching level twenty, while I haven't even reached level ten. I have to put in double the effort in cultivation." 

"Big Sister Xiao Wu can protect you!" Xiao Wu said.

Facing the silly rabbit's words, Ye Qiu remained unfazed. However, Tang San's words nearly left him speechless. 

"I can protect you along with Xiao Wu," Tang San's voice grew softer, and he seemed uncertain. 

Ye Qiu internally exclaimed, wondering when Tang San started having such thoughts. 

"No need to say more. Go to your class!" Turning around, Ye Qiu waved them off skillfully. 

In truth, Ye Qiu would say such things every couple of months, consistently exposing his weakness. The purpose was simple: to reassure Tang San that he wasn't a threat to Xiao Wu, giving Tang Hao confidence that he couldn't compete for hundred thousand-year soul ring. 

Ye Qiu's back slowly receded. Xiao Wu looked at Ye Qiu, and Tang San looked at Xiao Wu. 

Unlike the original work, where Tang San understood his feelings much later, perhaps this was what they called perpetual unrest for what one cannot obtain. 

After more than a year of being together, Tang San felt that Xiao Wu was the one he could protect for a lifetime. He didn't understand why Xiao Wu always stuck to that guy Ye Qiu. Clearly, Ye Qiu was so ordinary yet so confident. Tang San was far superior, but he couldn't understand why Xiao Wu favored Ye Qiu. 

However, he wouldn't give up. With Ye Qiu's talent, the distance between him and Xiao Wu would only grow. 

Understanding this, Tang San suddenly felt his soul power was about to break through. If Ye Qiu knew, he would surely exclaim, "Truly the protagonist!" 

"Xiao Wu, let's go to class!" Tang San's words brought Xiao Wu back to reality. 

"Yeah, let's go! Ignore that guy." 

"Huh? Okay, okay." 

Hearing this, Tang San felt delighted, nodding repeatedly. He quickly caught up with her, walking side by side, looking at Xiao Wu's profile. Due to years of blacksmithing, his somewhat tanned face revealed an awkward smile. 

Unaware that "ignore him" was just Xiao Wu's habitual phrase to Ye Qiu, and when she saw Ye Qiu, she couldn't help but stick close. 

Meanwhile, Ye Qiu, who had already left Nuoding Academy, had arrived on the main street and was heading towards an ore shop. 

"Silly rabbit is indeed naive. If her identity is exposed, it's hard to say who will protect whom!" Ye Qiu smiled bitterly, feeling the immense pressure. As an Eighth-level soul master, he still needed to prepare for his first spirit ring. 

After half an hour, he finally reached his destination, standing next to the boss who was unloading goods. 

"Boss, do you have the saltpeter I requested last time?" 

"Hmm? It's you, little brother! Yes, yes, it's here. Follow me." The boss had a distinct impression of Ye Qiu, this peculiar customer. Initially, there was a misunderstanding, thinking Ye Qiu was blind. 

After all, who ties a black silk blindfold over their eyes in a serious manner? 

Ye Qiu: I'm a serious person, it's just that these eyes are not normal. 

(End of this chapter)