"Divine Soul Spirit Fruit? The name alone sounds incredibly powerful. No wonder it's so hard to obtain. Senior, since you know its characteristics, are there any records of where it has appeared before?" Ye Tian asked.
"The Divine Soul Spirit Fruit once appeared at the bottom of the Sea Region, ten thousand meters deep. Even an expert at the Nine Veins level would have a hard time reaching it. The immense pressure alone is enough to deter anyone, not to mention the terrifying undercurrents that can tear a person to shreds.
The only ones who can reach it are the Deep Sea Demon Turtles of the Sea Race. However, these Deep Sea Demon Turtles are extremely rare and live on the seabed, so they are seldom seen leaving it. Therefore, even if you know where it is, you can't get it. What's more, the time you have is both too long and too short.
Don't take this matter to heart. Meeting you is already a gift from the heavens. I dare not hope for anything more. Let's leave it at that! I will leave you after you depart from Linyuan Academy! I hope you can grow strong through adversity," the War Dragon Remnant Soul said.
Ye Tian knew that saying anything more was useless. 'If I get the chance, I will get that Divine Soul Spirit Fruit, no matter what.' "Senior, I will not let you down. I believe that one day, I will be able to bring the Divine Soul Spirit Fruit to you!"
After speaking, Ye Tian waited for a long time, but there was no sound from the War Dragon Remnant Soul. He knew it wouldn't reply. Their conversation had taken nearly two hours, and Ye Feifei must be getting anxious.
"Feifei, I've kept you waiting! I'm sure you understand some things by now. Although my circumstances are special, becoming a true expert is still very difficult, so I can't always be by your side. I hope you can understand!" Ye Tian said to Ye Feifei.
"Brother Tian, I understand, so don't you worry! Isn't there a saying? 'If love is meant to last, does it matter if we're not together day and night?' I don't mind! I believe you can do it!" Ye Feifei said, her face full of tenderness.
Ye Tian knew he didn't have much time to spend with Ye Feifei. She was his first woman, and he remembered how she had helped him with such meticulous care in the beginning. It hadn't been easy for them to get together.
Ye Tian couldn't help himself. He stepped forward and pulled Ye Feifei into his arms. "Feifei, I won't let you down. You are my woman, and you will be my woman for life. While I'm gone, you must work hard. Strive to come to the Imperial City and reunite with me as soon as possible."
Ye Feifei leaned against Ye Tian's shoulder without a word, quietly cherishing this rare moment of tenderness. Her heart was filled with reluctance and a sense of helplessness.
Ye Tian gave Ye Feifei a simple kiss on the lips and pulled away. It was a light touch, stopping before it went any further. It wasn't that he didn't want more, but the environment wasn't right, and he didn't want to make Ye Feifei upset. A moment of tenderness was enough.
After holding her for a while longer, Ye Tian let Ye Feifei go. "Feifei, you should continue your Cultivation. It's getting late, and it's time for me to go to the Detention Chamber. Otherwise, the Dean will come looking for me. I have to at least put on an act, to avoid giving the other mentors more reason to gossip."
"I understand! You take care of yourself, too. I'll come see you off when you leave Linyuan Academy! Remember to think of me!" Ye Feifei said gently, then gave Ye Tian a light peck on the cheek.
Although Ye Tian was reluctant to leave Ye Feifei, now was not the time to be with her. The burdens on his shoulders had grown heavier; besides reviving Shen Li Palace, he now had to find the Divine Soul Spirit Fruit for the War Dragon Remnant Soul.
The weight of these tasks was almost suffocating. He could only achieve them by becoming a true powerhouse, but at his current Three Veins level, that goal was still so, so far away.
Ye Tian then left the secret chamber. On his way back to the dormitory, he ran into Lin Ling. "Ye Tian, where have you been? Zhang Xinlan went to the Detention Chamber a long time ago. Aren't you afraid other students will see you out here and start gossiping?"
"I was held up by something, but it's not too late to go now!" Ye Tian said with a laugh, though he noticed Lin Ling's expression was a little strange.
"Ye Tian, even though there isn't much I can do for you, I can give you a promise. In this life, I am yours in life and in death. No matter what becomes of you in the future, I will wait for you!" Lin Ling said with utmost seriousness.
"I understand! And I won't let you down! No matter how great my achievements are in the future, you will always be my woman!" Ye Tian said.
As he spoke, he carefully scanned the surroundings with his Divine Sense. Seeing that no other students were nearby, he boldly stepped forward, pulled Lin Ling into his arms, and quickly kissed her on the lips.
This move from Ye Tian startled Lin Ling. A blush instantly crept across her stunning face, and her heart began to pound violently. She wanted to turn her head away to escape Ye Tian's domineering action.
A strange sensation immediately coursed through Lin Ling's entire body. She felt as if she were on fire, her skin growing hotter and hotter. At the same time, a pleasant and wonderful feeling washed over her.
However, Ye Tian didn't kiss her for long. After a few breaths, he released Lin Ling. "Lin Ling, remember this kiss. The day I achieve my goals will be the day I make you truly mine. Wait for me!"
With that, Ye Tian left without a backward glance. He didn't want to stay any longer; the more time he spent there, the more it would hurt Lin Ling. As he walked away, he could clearly hear her soft sobs.
Ye Tian went straight to the Dean's area. Zhang Xinlan was currently speaking with Xiao Wenjie and Guan Tianshui. The two mentors did not dare to be disrespectful to this powerful expert from the Holy Land.
When they saw Ye Tian arrive, the three of them stopped their conversation. Xiao Wenjie said to Ye Tian, "Ye Tian, you certainly took your time. If you were any other student, I'd have to teach you a good lesson. We've been waiting for you for ages!"
"Heh! You're just saying that, Dean. Would you really be waiting here if I were any other student? I was delayed by some business, that's why I'm late. Since Xinlan is here too, shall we go?" Ye Tian said.
Xiao Wenjie smiled slightly, as if he knew Ye Tian had him figured out. "Let's go. You two will spend the next two months in the Detention Chamber for your Cultivation. The environment there is quite good, with ample Spiritual Qi and no one to disturb you. If you need anything, you can send me a message, and I'll have someone deliver it."
Ye Tian and Zhang Xinlan nodded and followed behind Xiao Wenjie. Soon, they arrived in front of a small Teleportation Gate. "This Teleportation Gate doesn't use Spirit Stones as an Energy source. It requires the user's own Spiritual Power as Energy. Go ahead and input your Spiritual Power," Xiao Wenjie said.
Xiao Wenjie went first, inputting a stream of Spiritual Power. The Teleportation Gate immediately emitted a dazzling light. Zhang Xinlan followed suit. But when Ye Tian input his power, the Teleportation Gate gave off a different kind of light—a strange, yellow glow that was quite bizarre.
This phenomenon stunned Xiao Wenjie. This kind of light was not something that could be produced by human Spiritual Power. It made him fix his gaze on Ye Tian, scrutinizing him...