Four hours later, the Seibu Gakuen group finished cultivating.
As expected, Shen Qingyun was enraged when she heard that they would be holed up in the Cloud Sand City for the next month. She looked pitifully at Fairy Xuanji.
However, Fairy Xuanji was unmoved and continued to lead the group back.
Ding Fengtian was not a disciple of Seibu Gakuen and could not leave with Lin Ye. However, he did not receive the benefits that Lin Ye had promised him.
In order to appease Ding Fengtian, Lin Ye gave him two drops of Origin Source Heavenly Water to alleviate the Heavenly Slayer poison in his body. He also made a promise that after Lin Ye had settled down, he would look for Ding Fengtian and decipher the mystery of the remnant map together.
After receiving the Origin Source Heavenly Water, Ding Fengtian was overjoyed. He did not care about anything else and left after bidding farewell to Fairy Xuanji and the rest.
Soon, Fairy Xuanji led the group back to the Cloud Sand City.
Shen Qingyun purposely dragged Lin Ye to the back of the group. She wanted to sneak away with Lin Ye.
However, before Shen Qingyun could find a chance to sneak away, Xuanji came to Shen Qingyun and Lin Ye's side and stuck close to them.
In an instant, Lin Ye, Xuanji and Shen Qingyun formed a strange team.
Shen Qingyun walked in the middle while Lin Ye and Xuanji walked beside her. It was as if they were guarding her.
After realizing that there was no possibility of escape, Shen Qingyun could only accept her fate and obediently follow Xuanji back.
In just one day, the group returned to their stronghold in the Cloud Sand City. They huddled together and started to rest.
Previously, they had already searched for the Five Spiritual Gods' relics for a long time. Coupled with the huge disparity in strength, everyone was extremely tired.
Shen Qingyun pulled Lin Ye into a room.
Seeing this scene, Fairy Xuanji's expression changed slightly, but she could not say anything.
Her mission was to ensure everyone's safety. Everything else was not within her jurisdiction.
In Shen Qingyun's small room, Lin Ye was pulled into it. His heartbeat quickened.
"Junior Brother Lin, in a few days, Sister Xuanji will definitely bring us to the Divine Will Sky Stele. When that time comes, shall we sneak away?"
Shen Qingyun waved her small fists and said, "The Cloud Sand City is so boring. Who knows how long it will take for the Five Spiritual Gods Relic to open. Staying here is simply a waste of life!"
"Aren't you afraid that Senior Sister Xuanji will discipline you again?"
Hearing this, Lin Ye felt a headache coming on.
This time, he had gained a lot in the Frigid Depths Canyon, and he hadn't had the time to digest all of it. Naturally, he didn't want to leave so soon.
No matter what, he had to wait until he had completely digested the Sword Essence and completely mastered the Sky Sword Twelve Forms that he had just comprehended!
"Hehe, when the Five Spiritual Gods Relic ends, Elder Theta Scarabaei will bring us back."
Shen Qingyun smiled devilishly. "Sister Xuanji values etiquette the most. With Elder Theta Scarabaei around, she won't dare to say anything to me."
"As for when we return, hehe, I'll take on a few more missions or go on an adventure!"
"When that time comes, the Inner Yard assessment will begin. As one of the thirteen Palace Masters, Sister Xuanji has to preside over the Inner Yard. She won't be able to control me."
"…"
Hearing this, Lin Ye didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He couldn't help but pat Shen Qingyun's small head. "You, how do you know her so well?"
"Oh, just say that you'll accompany me or not?"
After being patted on the head by Lin Ye, Shen Qingyun pouted and her cheeks turned slightly red.
"Accompany, accompany you, will that do?"
Lin Ye waved his hand and suddenly asked, "Oh yes, where do I stay?"
"Just now, Senior Xuanji hadn't allocated a room for me and you dragged me here. This is my first time here!"
At this point, Lin Ye looked at Shen Qingyun and his heart was filled with anticipation.
"That …"
Sticking out her tongue, Shen Qingyun's cheeks were extremely red. She lowered her head and moved her index fingers together as she said gently, "Why don't we cultivate together?"
"Anyway, we're just cultivating. A room isn't a big deal!"
"Is that so?
Just cultivating? "
Seeing how shy Shen Qingyun was, Lin Ye's heart was filled with tenderness. He suddenly smiled and said, "It's so boring to just cultivate. Why don't we do something fun?"
"Hmph, no!"
Shen Qingyun pouted and suddenly turned around. With her back facing Lin Ye, she snorted. "Those things aren't fun at all!"
"Cultivate! Cultivate!"
"Sigh, this time, after encountering so many strong enemies and encountering such dangers, I realized that our current strength is still too weak!"
"If Senior Xuanji and the others hadn't come in time, and if Elder Mo hadn't died mysteriously in the Cold Abyss Canyon, I'm afraid we would have all died there!"
At this point, Shen Qingyun sighed.
Lin Ye also said in a low voice, "Yes, our strength is still too weak after all!"
Sensing that Shen Qingyun was in low spirits, Lin Ye immediately stepped forward and patted Shen Qingyun's head. He said gently, "Okay, let's cultivate in peace. After this cultivation is over and we've completely comprehended some of the insights, I'll accompany you out."
"Don't worry, I'll protect you in the future."
"Really?"
Blinking, Shen Qingyun turned around and stared at Lin Ye with her watery eyes.
"You can't lie to me!"
"Ha, for me, you were able to fight a group of heroes alone. For you, I'll do my best!"
Lin Ye smiled. "In the future, if anyone dares to have any designs on you, my sword will send them to hell!"
"Hehe, then you'd better remember what you said today!"
The corners of Shen Qingyun's lips curled up into a bright smile. After a moment of hesitation, she leaned back slightly and leaned into Lin Ye's arms.
Lin Ye didn't refuse and stroked Shen Qingyun's silky hair. For a moment, the entire room fell silent. Only Lin Ye and Shen Qingyun's breathing and heartbeat could be heard.
The two of them were getting closer and closer!
After a while, Lin Ye and Shen Qingyun both began to cultivate.
Lin Ye pondered for a moment and decided not to bring Shen Qingyun into the Ninefold Space.
After all, this was Seibu Gakuen's stronghold. There was no guarantee that Fairy Xuanji and the rest wouldn't notice anything amiss.
Moreover, if something happened, Shen Qingyun would be outside the Ninefold Space and it would be easier for her to call out to him.
As soon as they entered the Ninefold Space, Auspicious Sign flew over and rushed into Lin Ye's arms.
After several interactions, the closeness between Lin Ye and Xiang Rui had already surpassed that of Bi Luo.
"You've done well this time!"
Lin Ye smiled as he stroked Auspicious Sign's head.
Although Auspicious Sign didn't play much of a role in the subsequent battle, it had made a great contribution by being able to find the Cold Abyss Canyon!
Biluo sat on the Chaotic Divine Tree and glanced at Lin Ye. She said in a low voice, "After breaking through to the Great Sage Realm, it's time for you to comprehend the Power of Law!"
"However, you have to make a choice now!"