Two days passed, and Ye Yu and his group arrived at the Tian Dou Grand Fighting Soul Arena. Because the team from Wind Swift Academy was eliminated by Ye Yu, the Shrek Team didn't need to compete today and directly gained a point.
Ye Yu and the others were currently sitting in the stands, watching the battle, with Yu Tianheng and the rest of the Huang Dou Team sitting nearby. Although confident in their own strength, they still needed to understand the capabilities of each team.
Seeing Ye Yu and the others, the fighting spirit in Yu Tianheng's eyes ignited, eager to battle the Shrek Team again, as they had all worked hard for great breakthroughs over the past year.
Ye Lingling looked at Ye Yu with hostility. That slap from the past had knocked out four of her mother's front teeth, causing her to speak with a lisp now. Moreover, they lost that battle, and her family suffered a financial loss.
Ye Yu was resting with his eyes closed, not needing to watch. No matter how exceptional the other teams were, none could surpass him. For this Advanced Soul Master tournament, Ye Yu felt no pressure, even when facing teams from the Martial Soul Hall.
Ye Yu knew that his true rival in this tournament would be the Martial Soul Hall, as there might be a confrontation with their people.
After today's matches ended, everyone started leaving. Ye Yu saw Dugu Yan, accompanied by her grandfather, Dugu Bo.
Dugu Yan was puzzled. Over the past year, Dugu Bo had spent much more time with her and seldom went to his medicine garden.
Ye Yu greeted, "Elder Dugu, long time no see."
Dugu Bo looked over, his expression unpleasant, and did not respond.
Ye Yu asked, "Elder Dugu, have you been to your medicine garden? How is it? Over the past year, Xiao San and I have kept your garden tidy. We guarantee not a single herb is missing."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was furious, grinding his teeth, clenching his fists, but he had to hold back, unable to act, and said angrily, "You two kids are too harsh, aren't you? You cleaned out my garden; couldn't you leave a few plants for me?"
Tang San said, "Elder Dugu, we're grateful for your herbs. We didn't take them for nothing. I formulated a medicine that can relieve the toxins in your body, even cure the poison in your granddaughter Dugu Yan, so she won't end up like you."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo frowned, "Why would I need medicine? I, the Poison Douluo, poisoned?"
Tang San replied, "As the Poison Douluo, the greatest embarrassment is being hurt by poison. The toxins from your long-term cultivation severely harm yourself. I know the pain in your body must be unbearable. If you want your granddaughter to end up like you, then don't take this medicine."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo frowned, stepped forward to take Tang San's medicine, and said, "If this medicine can really cure my granddaughter, then it's fine that you cleaned out the garden. Moreover, I'll promise you one thing."
Dugu Bo left, thinking that his own poison was incurable, but he didn't care. However, he cared deeply about his granddaughter. Dugu Yan was not like him; her strength wasn't that of a Titled Douluo, and she likely wouldn't live long. It was a pain in his heart, so if she could truly be cured, he would be very grateful.
Tang San and the others returned to Lanba Academy, while Ye Yu and Ning Rongrong headed to the Sunset Forest.
Aside from Ning Rongrong, Tang San and the others had all obtained their fourth soul ring, while Ning Rongrong had just reached level forty today and was preparing to acquire her fourth soul ring.
To help Rongrong hunt a soul beast, Ye Yu alone was sufficient.
As they approached the Sunset Forest and arrived at the Sunset City near the forest, Ye Yu spotted a familiar face.
At first glance, he was uncertain, as the person was not as robust as he remembered, of medium build, not thin but not stout.
"Wang Sheng?" Ye Yu called out.
The young man looked over in confusion at the call, and upon seeing Ye Yu, his eyes lit up, "Boss Yu?"
Ye Yu approached, "It's really you. Are you a student at this academy?"
Ye Yu originally didn't know about the Sunset Academy, but he had seen the Sunset Team during the preliminaries in Tian Dou City.
"Yes, Boss Yu, how about you? Which academy are you with?"
Ye Yu replied, "Shrek."
Wang Sheng was momentarily stunned, having never heard of it, perhaps due to his lack of knowledge.
Wang Sheng noticed Ning Rongrong beside Ye Yu, looking admiringly at Ye Yu, and whispered, "Boss Yu, you scored such a beautiful girlfriend. But it's not surprising; considering how perfect Boss Yu is, plenty of girls must like you."
Ning Rongrong naturally heard this and blushed.
Ye Yu coughed lightly and explained, "This is my classmate, not my girlfriend."
Wang Sheng said, "Oh, I see. Where are you headed? Sunset Forest?"
"Yes."
Wang Sheng was amazed, "Just the two of you? Where's your teacher?"
"No need for a teacher to lead us. I can take her myself."
Wang Sheng cautioned, "Boss Yu, even though you're impressive and likely even more so now, the Sunset Forest is very dangerous. If your teacher isn't coming, let me join you. Although I'm only level twenty-five, I'll certainly do my utmost to assist."
Ye Yu patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder, "I appreciate your kindness, but I can handle it."
"Alright, the strength of Boss Yu is probably beyond what I can imagine."
Ye Yu observed Wang Sheng, sighing lightly, "You've lost a lot of weight, not eating well?"
"No... not at all, even though my family is poor, every month I get one hundred gold soul coins as a Grand Soul Master's subsidy."
"Hmm?" Ye Yu noticed a hint of a blue bruise on the back of Wang Sheng's neck, which was hard to spot as his clothes covered it tightly.
Ye Yu reached out and uncovered it, finding several blue bruises on the back.
Wang Sheng quickly stepped back in surprise, "Boss Yu, what's wrong?"
Ye Yu's face darkened slightly, "Who caused the bruises on your back?"
"The bruises on my back? They're not from a fight; they happened during sparring with classmates, it's nothing. Everyone gets injured during sparring, as we take it seriously to improve."
"Are you sure no one is bullying you? Feel free to tell me, even though we're not classmates anymore, we'll always be brothers. I'll always be your big brother."
Wang Sheng nodded, "Yes, you'll always be my big brother. I won't be shy about it; no one is bullying me. I'm considered quite competent at the academy."
Though Wang Sheng said so, Ye Yu felt it wasn't that simple.
Wang Sheng changed the subject with enthusiasm, "Boss Yu, you go ahead. I'll wait for you to return, and I'll treat you to a meal."
Ye Yu nodded, "Alright."
Ye Yu and Rongrong left, and Wang Sheng entered the academy.
But soon after leaving, Ye Yu's steps halted.
Ning Rongrong asked in confusion, "Brother Yu, what's wrong?"
"I'm going to check out that academy. You wait here for me."
"Okay, sure."
Ye Yu approached the gates of Sunset Academy, his figure flickering as he entered. The guards couldn't catch sight of him; they were merely soul masters of a little over ten levels and only felt the breeze pass by.
As Ye Yu entered the academy, despite the presence of many students around, no one could sense him.
Ye Yu moved quickly, like a ghost flickering and finding cover, making it impossible for anyone to detect him.
Ye Yu soon saw Wang Sheng entering a classroom on the first floor.