Chapter 34: Preparing to Enter the Spirit Hunting Forest

Facing Lin Ye, who had unleashed his Phoenix Dance Six Illusions technique, Lu Bing, now without the support of his soul skills, was completely outmatched. He could only dodge desperately, stumbling under Lin Ye's relentless attacks.

In the end, he failed to evade a swift chop to his neck, and before he could recover, Lin Ye's flurry of punches followed. With one final kick, Lu Bing was sent flying, crashing into his lackeys who had been standing behind him.

"Oof!"

As his lackeys groaned in pain, Lu Bing struggled to his feet, clutching his still-throbbing chest.

"It seems my fists pack a bit more punch, after all," Lin Ye said, walking over slowly, his voice calm and unhurried.

"You...!"

Lu Bing's face twisted in anger at Lin Ye's words, but the memory of how powerless he had been under Lin Ye's assault made him suppress his fury.

"If any of you day students dare to bully us work-study students again, don't blame me for being merciless."

Lin Ye's cold gaze swept across the group of day students, his voice as chilling as his stare.

Hearing Lin Ye's warning, the day students, except for Lu Bing, who gritted his teeth in frustration, were too frightened to say a word, standing frozen like cicadas in winter.

"What's going on here?"

Just as Tang San was marveling at Lin Ye's display of strength, a hand landed on his shoulder, accompanied by a familiar voice from behind.

"Teacher?!"

Turning around, Tang San's face lit up with surprise and joy as he saw the familiar figure standing behind him.

"Teacher, are you here for dinner too? Thank you for the bedding earlier," Tang San said respectfully.

"No need to thank me. It was just a blanket," the Grandmaster replied with a dismissive wave of his hand. "By the way, what's happening upstairs?"

Tang San quickly explained the situation to the Grandmaster, keeping it brief.

"This Lin Ye... He managed to defeat a Beast Spirit Master head-on? That means his second spirit must be an extremely powerful Beast Spirit," the Grandmaster murmured, his shock evident.

"I wouldn't know about that. I've never seen Lin Ye's second spirit," Tang San replied quietly.

"Hmm."

The Grandmaster's gaze lingered on Lin Ye as he fell into deep thought.

A Begonia Flower Spirit for support, and another unknown, formidable Beast Spirit... The Begonia Flower can certainly develop as a support-type spirit, and it would be a great chance to validate my theory. And with a powerful Beast Spirit in the mix, no agility-type Soul Master would be able to touch him.

Such a combination could make him an almost invincible support-type Soul Master!

A glimmer of excitement flickered in the Grandmaster's eyes as he contemplated this.

"Xiao San, I'm heading upstairs for dinner. Do you want to come along?"

The Grandmaster, now calm again, turned to Tang San and asked.

"No, thank you, Teacher!" Tang San waved his hands quickly, politely declining. "I'll stay here with my dorm mates. It wouldn't feel right if I went upstairs to eat without them."

The Grandmaster nodded in understanding and didn't press the matter. He told Tang San to wait for him after eating, then headed upstairs alone, hands clasped behind his back.

Meanwhile, Lin Ye had finished dealing with Lu Bing and his crew and was about to head downstairs, where he happened to run into the Grandmaster coming up.

"Grandmaster!"

Seeing him, Lin Ye greeted him politely.

"Thank you for the bedding today."

"It's just a blanket, nothing to mention. A child with your talent shouldn't be held back by such trivial matters," the Grandmaster replied with a warm smile.

They exchanged a few more words—mostly the Grandmaster asking how Lin Ye was adjusting to life at the academy, and Lin Ye answering politely—before Lin Ye excused himself and returned to the first floor while the Grandmaster continued upstairs to a private dining room.

"Boss, that guy knows the Grandmaster?"

On the second floor, one of the day students eyed Lin Ye cautiously, speaking to Lu Bing in a lowered voice.

"What's that got to do with us? I lost, so I won't go looking for trouble with the work-study students anymore. You all better do the same," Lu Bing replied, taking a deep breath.

"But I only speak for us. As for Xiao Chenyu and his lot, that's not my concern."

"Boss, you're brilliant!" one of Lu Bing's lackeys smirked, though it was unclear whether he was mocking Lin Ye or Xiao Chenyu.

...

After his battle with Lu Bing, Lin Ye's victory over the day student had caught the attention of the entire cafeteria.

When Lin Ye went to the first-floor window to get food, many of the students enthusiastically let him cut ahead in line. Lin Ye accepted their offer without much fuss.

Once he finished eating, Lin Ye gathered the other work-study students to leave. Tang San, however, stayed behind, waiting for the Grandmaster at the entrance.

"Does anyone know where in Notting City I can buy bedding and maps?" Lin Ye asked as they walked back to the dorms.

"I know!" one of the students from Dorm Seven raised his hand.

"You can buy bedding on Sujin Street, Boss. As for maps, you'll find them on General Goods Street, which sells not just maps but all kinds of miscellaneous items."

"Got it. Thanks!" Lin Ye nodded.

On the way back to the dorms, Lin Ye split from the group and left the academy alone, heading toward Notting City.

By the time he passed through the academy gates, the old gatekeeper was already gone. It seemed the Grandmaster had reported him to the academy, and he'd been removed.

After asking for directions from a few passersby, Lin Ye first made his way to General Goods Street, where he bought a map. It wasn't cheap—it cost ten copper soul coins, which was a full day's worth of meals for the average person!

With the map in hand, Lin Ye headed to Sujin Street to buy a blanket.

Sujin Street sold more than just bedding—there were also shops for clothing and fabrics. As he passed by a children's clothing store, Lin Ye was nearly dragged inside by a cheerful saleswoman.

She claimed that if Lin Ye was willing to model their clothes to attract customers, not only would they pay him, but he could also keep all the outfits he tried on for free!

But Lin Ye politely refused.

He didn't have time for that, and why were there skirts in the clothes they wanted him to wear???

Lin Ye was genuinely confused.

After buying the bedding, Lin Ye passed by the clothing store again, noticing the saleswoman giving him a wistful look as he walked by. He couldn't help but shake his head internally.

Sigh, being this outstanding really does draw too much attention.

By the time Lin Ye returned to Notting Academy, it was already dusk, and the sky was darkening.

When he got back to the dorm, the others were still out. After setting up his new bedding, everyone returned, though Tang San was still absent.

Although Lin Ye found this a bit strange, he didn't ask about it. He figured Tang San had probably been called away by the Grandmaster.

Since the others had already eaten, Lin Ye headed to the cafeteria alone. After finishing his meal and returning to the dorm, Tang San was back.

"Lin Ye, come here for a second."

Tang San called Lin Ye over to the side.

"Lin Ye, tomorrow, my teacher is taking us to the Spirit Hunting Forest to hunt soul beasts. Do you want to come along?"

Tang San asked.

"Sure!"

Lin Ye agreed without hesitation.

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