"Dean Ye, those forces are precisely targeting you. It's too dangerous for you to go out," Xie Changkong said.
"There's no need to worry. I can handle it," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Dean Xie, could you provide me with a record of all Hudao Academy's branch strongholds?" Ye Yunfei said to Xie Changkong.
"Dean Ye, are you really going? Perhaps I should send some Xuan Ye Realm elders or deacons instead," Xie Changkong's expression was complex.
"It's better if I go. If I'm careful, even Grotto-Heaven Realm experts won't be able to do much to me," Ye Yunfei said.
This wasn't an exaggeration. Ye Yunfei's Soul Power could now sense a range of about four hundred thousand meters. Combined with the Heaven Shadow Gown's ability to phase into space at any moment, he truly didn't fear Grotto-Heaven Realm experts if he stayed cautious.
"Alright," Xie Changkong reluctantly nodded. He took out a jade slip, imprinted all the information about Hudao Academy's branch strongholds onto it, and handed it to Ye Yunfei.
"I'll do my best to bring our academy's people back," Ye Yunfei took the jade slip and turned to leave.
The academy's higher-ups all watched Ye Yunfei's departing figure in silence. They were all Grotto-Heaven Realm experts, yet now they had to rely on a junior to handle such dangerous matters.
"Dean Ye is the inheritor of Hudao Academy's founder. If something happens to him, we cannot bear the responsibility," Dean Shangguan suddenly said.
"Alright then, I'll follow him secretly and provide protection. Dean Zhou, you stay at the academy."
"Alright. If something were to happen to Dean Ye, we truly could not bear it," Xie Changkong nodded.
Thus, Dean Shangguan immediately activated his movement technique and followed in the direction Ye Yunfei left.
* * *
At this moment, Ye Yunfei had arrived at Wu Heishan's small courtyard.
"Boss! Are you okay? I've been worried to death these past few days!" Sensing Ye Yunfei's presence, Wu Heishan was overjoyed and immediately rushed out from his cultivation chamber. He had been cultivating the Great Method of Stars fanatically these days, as if injected with chicken blood.
Soon, Xiao Hui, Dugu Huan, and Yuan Dayong, having received Wu Heishan's message, hurried over.
"Ye Yunfei, are you alright?" Xiao Hui asked immediately upon seeing him.
A few days ago, seven Grotto-Heaven Realm experts had stormed into Hudao Academy, fighting a battle that shook heaven and earth. Rumors spread within the academy that those experts had come specifically for Ye Yunfei! There were even whispers that Ye Yunfei had already been killed or captured by those Grotto-Heaven Realm experts. For the last two or three days, as Ye Yunfei had been busy refining pills and artifacts, Xiao Hui, Wu Heishan, and the others hadn't been able to see him and were extremely worried.
"Of course I'm fine," Ye Yunfei smiled.
"Big pervert, you finally show up!" Moments later, Wen Zi also arrived in a hurry, her face full of pleasant surprise upon seeing Ye Yunfei.
"Take these spirit pills and use them. Spend your time on cultivation as much as possible. Also, don't leave the academy during this period," Ye Yunfei took out dozens of bottles of spirit pills and distributed them among Xiao Hui and the others. Each received four or five bottles.
"Hiss! Eighth-grade spirit pills! Ninth-grade spirit pills!" Driven by curiosity, Wen Zi immediately opened the jade bottles and cried out in shock on the spot. She found that these bottles were all filled with eighth or ninth-grade spirit pills!
"It really is!" Xiao Hui and the others also opened their bottles immediately, each one utterly astonished.
Dozens of bottles of eighth and ninth-grade spirit pills were of immense value to these Hudao Academy disciples!
"Big pervert! Tell the truth, where did you get these spirit pills? Did you discover some treasure trove? Or did you go robbing someone by yourself again? Remember to call me next time!" Wen Zi brought her little face close to Ye Yunfei's and questioned him in a low voice.
Ye Yunfei laughed helplessly, knowing her childish temperament, and didn't argue with her.
"Wen Zi, I'm passing down a cultivation technique to you called the Six Armors Boundless Technique. This technique suits you very well. Cultivate it diligently, and there will be pleasant surprises," Ye Yunfei said, then took out a cultivation jade slip and handed it to Wen Zi.
Wen Zi's greatest advantage was that her body had fused with a wisp of Taiyi Tiangang Essence. This essence had caused her physique to undergo a complete transformation akin to a rebirth. However, she was still far from being able to unleash the true power of the Taiyi Tiangang Essence. The Six Armors Boundless Technique that Ye Yunfei had chosen for her could precisely help her maximize the true power of that essence. Wen Zi was practically considered one of his own people, which was why Ye Yunfei had specifically given this technique to her.
"Six Armors Boundless Technique... alright, I'll cultivate it and see how it goes," Wen Zi took the jade slip.
"Alright. In the coming period, I'll be leaving the academy. You all focus on your cultivation," Ye Yunfei said.
"Huh? Big pervert, you're leaving the academy? Isn't that too dangerous? You killed so many people from those major forces; they won't let you off easily," Wen Zi said.
Of course, she knew the reason Ye Yunfei had offended those top forces.
"Don't worry about me. I'll return safely," Ye Yunfei smiled.
After speaking, he soared into the sky and left Wu Heishan's courtyard.
"This guy is too reckless," Xiao Hui couldn't help but complain.
* * *
At this moment, Ye Yunfei was already activating his movement technique, heading for the outskirts of Hudao Academy. Of course, his movements were extremely low-key and stealthy. He activated the Heaven Shadow Gown for tenfold speed and flew quietly.
Moments later, Ye Yunfei arrived outside Hudao Academy.
"I'll head to the White Cloud Empire first," Ye Yunfei stood high in the air, thought for a moment, and murmured to himself.
The White Cloud Empire was a medium-strength nation within the Central Continent, roughly equivalent to a second-rate faction. Its geographical position was excellent, densely populated, with large numbers of martial artists frequently stopping or residing there while traveling. Therefore, Hudao Academy had also established a branch stronghold within the White Cloud Empire, operating many industries there, which brought substantial profits to the academy every year.
However, a few days ago, news had returned that Hudao Academy's branch stronghold in the White Cloud Empire had been destroyed! All its industries and assets had been looted. An ordinary elder stationed there and a group of disciples had all disappeared. It was a major loss.
After selecting, Ye Yunfei decided to first visit this branch stronghold in the White Cloud Empire to investigate. So, he took out a flying ship, entered it, and prepared to set off for the White Cloud Empire.
Right at that moment,
"Wait."
From a distance, a middle-aged woman arrived through the air.
"Hmm?" Ye Yunfei's eyes narrowed.
He had just emerged from Hudao Academy, and this woman had already detected him.
She was most likely waiting here specifically.