"Young Master Yunfei, I've delivered one hundred slaps."
Finally, Ye Xiaodong stopped his actions and returned to Ye Yunfei's side.
At this moment, Shi Shaojie lay limp on the ground, his face as pale as paper, gulping down air like a fish that had been sun-dried for over half an hour.
"Those from our Ye Family must never allow themselves to be bullied arbitrarily.
Since we were hit by others, we must hit back fiercely.
Everyone, go ahead. Repay them exactly how they struck you earlier."
Ye Yunfei's gaze swept over the other Ye Family disciples.
"Yes!"
The Ye Family disciples responded in unison, striding forward and beginning to act.
They were now brimming with confidence in Ye Yunfei!
Ye Yunfei unleashed the Soul-Devouring Needle, attacking every Shi Family disciple once.
Against cultivators at the Body Tempering realm, the drain of the Soul-Devouring Needle was minimal, allowing for repeated use.
With Ye Yunfei's current level of Soul Power, if he encountered an Earth Realm expert, he could only unleash the Soul-Devouring Needle two or three times at most.
The amount of Soul Power consumed when attacking cultivators of different realms varied.
Ahhh…
Immediately, a series of miserable cries rang across the scene.
The Ye Family disciples, ferocious as wolves and tigers, poured out all their pent-up resentment from the earlier beatings.
The Shi Family youths possessed no power to resist whatsoever.
After a short while.
Including Shi Shaojie, not a single one of the Shi Family disciples remained intact.
Their arms were broken, their legs twisted, their bodies covered in lacerations and bloodied, all lying on the ground moaning, unable to even stand.
"What on earth just happened?
Could it be that Ye Yunfei knows magic?"
The watching students around stared at Ye Yunfei with looks of shock.
Everyone guessed that the sudden, agonized screams and inability to fight back among the Shi Family youths were undoubtedly Ye Yunfei's doing.
However, from beginning to end, Ye Yunfei had stood with his hands clasped behind his back, seemingly without moving even a finger.
If that wasn't magic, what was it?
"Alright, you can return now.
Stay away from Yuanyue Academy for the time being."
Ye Yunfei instructed the Ye Family disciples.
He knew that after his departure, the Shi and Qin Families would certainly seek revenge.
"We understand, Young Master Yunfei."
The Ye Family disciples, looking at Ye Yunfei with extreme worship bordering on fanaticism, responded together.
"Young Master Yunfei, did I… did I truly slap Shi Shaojie a hundred times?…"
Until now, Ye Xiaodong's thoughts remained somewhat dazed.
Shi Shaojie was one of the top five young masters in Yuanyue City. He, Ye Xiaodong, had actually given him a hundred slaps?
"Indeed.
Very well, all of you may return."
Ye Yunfei smiled slightly.
Then, Ye Yunfei turned and left to find Zhou Mu.
At this very moment.
Above the Yuanyue Academy, amidst the clouds.
Two figures stood upon a gently drifting, colorful silk ribbon.
One of them was none other than Su Qingluo!
Su Qingluo's beautiful eyes were fixed intently on Ye Yunfei below the clouds.
"Young Mistress, is he Ye Yunfei?
Hmm, merely at the Sixth Level of Body Tempering, yet already possessing Soul Power and having cultivated a divine soul martial skill.
Indeed, in a remote backwater city like Yuanyue City, he can be considered somewhat outstanding.
But placed within the Eastern Region, or even the entire Primordial Universe, what does he amount to?
He's already sixteen years old and only at the Sixth Level of Body Tempering. With such aptitude, such talent, he is destined to remain a small figure for his entire life.
At most, he'll be considered an elite within this tiny city of Yuanyue.
Young Mistress, the two of you belong to completely different worlds.
He can never, ever hope to reach the world you inhabit.
Therefore, Young Mistress, heed my advice and return with me.
The Old Madam truly misses you. She ordered me to bring you back this time, no matter what."
An elderly woman stood beside Su Qingluo. Her gaze towards Ye Yunfei was filled with profound disdain.
"Enough, Grandma Rong. Keep your nose out of my affairs."
Su Qingluo frowned, a displeased expression appearing on her delicate face.
"Young Mistress, some matters I feel compelled to remind you of.
You are the eldest young lady of the Su Family.
You are like a brilliant phoenix soaring high in the Ninth Heaven.
As for Ye Yunfei, he is far too weak, far too lowly for our Su Family, akin to an insignificant speck of dust beneath the earth.
You and he are not of matching status, not of equal standing. If you stubbornly deepen your connection with him…
I fear it will easily bring utter catastrophe upon him.
Heh, Young Mistress, do you truly believe our Su Family would permit you to grow overly close to such a lowly, insignificant ant?"
Grandma Rong spoke.
"What do you mean by that!
Grandma Rong, relay these words for me: should anyone from our Su Family dare lay a hand on Ye Yunfei…
No matter who it is, I, Su Qingluo, swear I will personally seek vengeance for him. I shall not go back on my word!"
Like an enraged young tiger, Su Qingluo's gaze instantly turned sharp and fearsome.
"Sigh.
Young Mistress, why torment yourself so.
Very well, even if our Su Family refrains from acting against Ye Yunfei…
You must know how many outstanding young geniuses throughout the entire Eastern Region admire you, desire to pursue you, and cannot forget you.
If those young geniuses learn of your closeness to Ye Yunfei…
Heh, do you think they won't come to Yuanyue City to cause trouble for him?"
Grandma Rong shook her head with a bitter smile.
Su Qingluo fell silent, knowing Grandma Rong's words held truth.
Still, her gaze remained stubbornly fixed on Ye Yunfei upon the ground below, reluctant to look away.
"Young Mistress, return with me.
The Old Madam has spoken. This time, if I fail to bring you back,
she will personally come to Yuanyue City to find you."
Grandma Rong said.
"Fine, I will go back with you.
But wait five more days.
After the Four-Clan Mine Seizing Competition in Yuanyue City concludes in five days, I will surely return with you.
I know he will participate."
Su Qingluo gritted her pearly white teeth against her tender red lower lip, whispering softly.
A short time later, Ye Yunfei found Zhou Mu. He handed Zhou Mu two hundred Spirit Crystals, instructing him to return home for the time being and not remain at Yuanyue Academy.
Ye Yunfei feared the youths from the Qin and Shi Families might come to trouble Zhou Mu.
Within the academy, everyone knew of Ye Yunfei's friendship with Zhou Mu.
Next, Ye Yunfei and Zhou Mu searched the Yuanyue Academy together for Qing Luo.
But they did not find her.
How could Ye Yunfei possibly know that Qing Luo was watching him all this time from amidst the clouds above?
Finally, Ye Yunfei departed Yuanyue Academy.
After leaving, Ye Yunfei came once again to the Lingzhen Pavilion to purchase a large quantity of medicinal herbs.
Ye Yunfei possessed three Profound Origin Pills, valued at thirty thousand Spirit Crystals, which were more than sufficient.
"Young Master Ye, our Lingzhen Pavilion has successfully refined the Minor Six-B Elixir. The trial results are even better than expected!
We plan to conduct a trial sale first in the Imperial Capital.
Then, we will fully launch and spread it throughout the entire Great Qin Empire.
I am personally in charge of this project."
Within the Lingzhen Pavilion, Elder Huang personally received Ye Yunfei. After Ye Yunfei finished purchasing the herbs, Elder Huang eagerly reported.
"Elder Huang is truly proficient in the ways of sales."
Ye Yunfei nodded in approval.
Launching sales in the Imperial Capital first could greatly enhance the reputation and value of the Minor Six-B Elixir.
"I am confident the sales of the Minor Six-B Elixir will be exceptionally popular!"
Elder Huang said excitedly.
"That is certain."
Ye Yunfei smiled faintly.
He had every confidence in his own pill recipe, of course.
After leaving the Lingzhen Pavilion, Ye Yunfei purchased another batch of necessary supplies within Yuanyue City.
Then, he bought a swift horse, left the city, and galloped towards the direction of the Heavenly Beast Forest.
"By the time I return, it will be the day of destruction for the Qin Family, the Shi Family, and the Lü Family. Wait for it."
On horseback, Ye Yunfei looked back, gazing at the gradually receding Yuanyue City, and let out a cold laugh.