Chapter 131: Chapter 117: Reliable GuaGua (6000 words)_1

"Plop...Plop..."

Ji Yan’s Contracted Fond Spirit was known as the ’Sky Flying Fish’.

This demon contracted spirit, suitable for a single person to ride, had the appearance of a Crucian Carp.

It had a well-developed pectoral fin, flat and long ventral fin, and its anal and dorsal fins were like fancy fans, and the tail fin at the end was wide and plump, looking quite delicious.

And those thin and crystal clear blue scales, like the sparkling reflections on a clear lake under a sunny, breeze-filled day, looked really beautiful.

Of course, if the world dared to belittle it because of this, then they wouldn’t know how they died.

It was not a clay body, not a Rainbow Light, but a Jade Infant, the top class within —— Perfection of Jade Infant!

Although it took on the form of a fish, it actually could not survive in water. From the "Wind Fish" stage, it had become a pet of the sky. After its ascension and evolution into the ’Sky Flying Fish’, it even more so brought this characteristic to the extreme.

The fact that Ji Yan could make a contract with such a spirit and cultivate it to such perfection, both man and beast aiding and complementing each other, is the absolute foundation of his standing at such a stage in his prime.

"Hoo——"

The Sky Flying Fish couldn’t carry others, but with Ji Yan leading the way, no wild Fond Spirits dared to disturb them on their path.

The four people who came with him were all official mentors of the Canghai Pavilion.

Ye Hanjun couldn’t call out their names. He silently observed and realized that on average, they were all stronger than Zhi Zhengqing, their strengths similar to that of Dong Xuan.

Guarded by such a strong lineup, in less than half a day, the group participating in the trial was nearing the city where Canghai Pavilion was located.

On their journey, the students were mostly excited, followed by anxiety, whispering to each other all the way.

When they returned, one-third of them had been lost, and none of the survivors spoke.

The silent and oppressive atmosphere hung over everyone’s hearts. Some people had red eyes, feeling depressed and discontented, while others hung their heads low, their minds in chaos.

Li Jingming kept his eyes closed and rested.

In the past, even when he did nothing amidst the crowd, his soaring spirits made him stand out, like a rising star, radiating jade-like light all over.

Now, in the eyes of outsiders, he seemed covered in a layer of dust. He didn’t speak, he didn’t talk, he ate alone, he thought alone.

Only the Ghost-Faced Moth perched on his shoulder would occasionally lick his cheek, exuding a touch of warmth in silence.

Wang Xinfei, this eldest miss of the Wang Family.

That brand new shiny silver armor seemed to have become a shadow of yesterday.

She wore a simple white windbreaker, her long reddish-brown hair casually pinned up.

Her clear, fair face looked up at the sky, her eyes empty, revealing a sense of loss and confusion.

Yes, no matter how you looked at it, this disaster was born because of her.

Because of her, the Four Ghosts Mercenary Group carried out a slaughter.

Because of her, students, assistants, and mentors, some died, some were injured, some were maimed.

This kind of blow couldn’t be alleviated by becoming a direct disciple bound to a mentor.

Her transformation of the soul...had just begun.

...

During the journey, because of the leaders, Zhi Zhengqing and Dong Xuan, it was difficult for them even to speak.

The only ones who could answer the mentors’ inquiries were Yingxia and Ye Hanjun.

They hid the inexplicable enmity of the Four Ghosts Mercenary Group towards him, and hid the enchanted Aegifura in the cave.

Other than that, he told them truthfully everything he could.

As such, by the time they landed, there wasn’t much complicated matters to deal with, no need for extra medical aid, no need for psychological intervention to alleviate the so-called "mental shadows".

Ye Hanjun wasn’t injured, just depleted of his life’s essence.

This kind of sickness needed to be "supplemented", not "cured".

He bid farewell to the mentors and assistants, led the members of the 6th squad, and one by one they split up at the bustling street entrance.

Since Su Mei and he lived together in the Tiger Head Courtyard, they walked side by side.

Confirming there were no prying eyes around them, Ye Hanjun pursed his lips, let out a soft laugh, and asked his eldest disciple:

"Over the eight days, have you gained any personal insights?"

"It seems like it’s passed in the blink of an eye..." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Su Mei with her hands behind her back, stood on tiptoe and spun around, her tense expression suddenly relaxed.

Her crystalline eyes, slightly greedy, looked at the hustle and bustle of the crowd.

She took a deep breath, forcefully sniffing the scent of food in the air. As that scent filled her chest and she exhaled it out in a long breath, she said with immense emotion:

"Being alive...is truly wonderful."

"When I was a child, I was sheltered by my family and knew nothing of the world’s dangers."

"After I grew up, when I first entered the academy, even though the competition was fierce, the atmosphere and environment were there, so there wasn’t much shock to the soul."

"I never thought that after roaming outside for a while, in just a few days, it felt as if a year had passed."

"Both my body and soul have undergone a tremendous transformation..."

Saying this, Su Mei suddenly stopped walking and looked intently at Ye Hanjun’s side profile.

She bowed her body in a salute, solemnly saying:

"Master Han, from now on, I will continue to work hard!"

"I want to follow in your footsteps, and continue forward!"

"No matter what kind of dangers and obstacles lie ahead, I will remember that I once hid in the dark, stinking corners, that feeling of anxiety and helplessness tormenting the heart...if I can, I don’t want to experience it a second time...."

"Then I’ll be looking forward to it, go for it."

Ye Hanjun gave a small smile, his eyes showing approval.

What comes next, indeed, is the turning point.

Second Disciple, Li Jingming, Third Disciple, Wang Xinfei.

These two, whether in terms of talent or resources, had it all.

In comparison, Su Mei seemed very ordinary.