Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang walked into the Mission Hall. A large crowd of onlookers, surrounding them in several layers inside and out, created a cacophony of noise.
And even more students, having heard the news, rushed towards the Mission Hall.
The news about two new students going to the second floor of the Mission Hall to take on forty tasks had long since spread throughout the academy, piquing the interest of many.
In mere moments, the Mission Hall was already packed with people!
Many students pointed at Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang.
"Su Ye, Du Fan."
Suddenly, Elder Jin appeared, standing before the two of them and looking at Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang in surprise.
"Su Ye, the Hall Master wishes to see you."
Elder Jin stared at Ye Yunfei with a complicated gaze.
'It seems the higher-ups of the Heavenly Dao Academy finally know my true identity as well,' Ye Yunfei sighed inwardly.
"Alright."
Ye Yunfei didn't ask anything and simply nodded.
Elder Jin soared into the air, with Ye Yunfei following close behind.
"Trouble has come," Da Di Daozhang shook his head, also guessing what was happening.
Soon, Elder Jin brought Ye Yunfei into a palace.
Within the palace sat six elders.
One of them sat in the center, his face full of authority.
"Hall Master, Su Ye is here," Elder Jin said.
"Hmm."
The elder sitting in the center nodded, his gaze settling on Ye Yunfei.
This elder was the Hall Master of the Third Hall!
The other five elders in the great hall also turned their eyes towards Ye Yunfei.
"Elder Tang."
Ye Yunfei's gaze, however, fell upon one of the elders, and he nodded in greeting.
This elder was precisely Tang Bo.
"Su Ye, if I'm not mistaken, you've already completed all forty tasks you accepted from the Mission Hall," Tang Bo suddenly spoke.
"Indeed.
All have been completed. I was just about to go to the Mission Hall to exchange for Contribution Points."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
"Not bad at all."
Tang Bo nodded, but his tone sounded more like a sigh.
"If only you weren't Ye Yunfei," the Third Hall Master suddenly said softly.
As soon as he said this, the gazes of everyone else in the hall were fixed intently on Ye Yunfei, watching for his response.
"A pity. I am indeed Ye Yunfei," Ye Yunfei answered with a faint smile.
From the moment those over forty Great Mystic Pill Realm experts sent by the Ancient Demon Race suddenly appeared in the Tiancang Mountain Range, Ye Yunfei understood his identity was exposed.
The higher-ups of the Heavenly Dao Academy were bound to know.
"Su Ye, are you… are you truly Ye Yunfei from the Tianxuan Continent?" Tang Bo couldn't help but ask.
"Indeed."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Seeing Ye Yunfei directly admit it, the higher-ups of the Third Hall in the hall all fell silent, looking at Ye Yunfei with complex gazes.
"Ye Yunfei, you are entangled in far too many grudges and enmities. Our Third Hall might not be able to keep you," the Third Hall Master suddenly spoke after a moment.
"With the strength of the Heavenly Dao Academy, you shouldn't fear the Ancient Demon Race or the Tianji Sect, should you?" Ye Yunfei asked.
"It's better to avoid trouble than to seek it.
Our Heavenly Dao Academy does not fear the Ancient Demon Race or the Tianji Sect, but we also don't wish for trouble.
Especially the Third Hall, we need a peaceful environment so our students can focus solely on cultivation.
Can you understand?"
The Third Hall Master looked at Ye Yunfei as he spoke slowly.
"I understand," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Good that you understand," the Third Hall Master said.
"Hall Master…" Tang Bo seemed to have something to say.
"Elder Tang, you needn't say more. My mind is made up," the Third Hall Master shook his head.
"Is the Tianji Sect's Sky-Shading Cover truly on you?
The Sky-Shading Cover is a treasure of the Tianji Sect, extremely valuable…" Suddenly, a short, thin elder asked Ye Yunfei.
"Elder, why do you ask?" Ye Yunfei interrupted the elder.
"I'm merely curious about the Sky-Shading Cover," the short, thin elder's expression darkened as he replied indifferently.
"Elder Tang, everyone, I bid you farewell."
Ye Yunfei turned and started walking away.
Since the Third Hall Master had already issued his expulsion, there was no need to remain in the Third Hall.
"Wait."
That short, thin elder called for Ye Yunfei to stop.
"Hmm?" Ye Yunfei paused in his step.
"Ye Yunfei, I have a piece of advice for you.
The Sky-Shading Cover is a heavy treasure. If you keep it on your person, the Tianji Sect will absolutely not let you go and will mobilize the full strength of their sect against you.
You are an intelligent person; you should know the principle of inviting trouble by possessing something precious.
How about this: I discussed it earlier with the Hall Master. We can offer you a high price to buy the Sky-Shading Cover from you.
Also, it is said you have mastered several superb cultivation techniques and martial arts skills. Our Third Hall is also very interested. You can name a price and sell them to us."
The short, thin elder stood up and addressed Ye Yunfei.
"Elder Dong, what are you doing!" Tang Bo exclaimed in shock and also stood up.
"Elder Tang, you don't need to be involved in this matter.
Ye Yunfei, rest assured, this transaction will be conducted fairly; you won't be short-changed.
You sell us the Sky-Shading Cover, and from then on, the Tianji Sect won't trouble you anymore; they will come to us instead.
This means we are helping you shoulder the trouble.
Ye Yunfei, what do you say?"
This Elder Dong continued.
"So it seems I should thank you all then?
However, I'm not interested in this transaction."
Ye Yunfei said coldly and strode towards the hall's exit.
"Ye Yunfei, do consider this transaction carefully," Elder Dong's expression changed. He took a step forward, and a terrifying aura of Spiritual Power surged forth like a tide, pressing down on Ye Yunfei.
"Ye Yunfei, there's no need to refuse hastily.
I am quite looking forward to this transaction. You can ask for any price you want," the Third Hall Master also stood up, locking his aura onto Ye Yunfei.
Both Elder Dong and the Third Hall Master were experts at the Soul Formation Realm.
With the two of them unleashing their energy auras, Ye Yunfei felt as if a divine mountain was pressing down on his body. His steps became difficult, and even his breathing grew heavy.
Fortunately, Ye Yunfei possessed the Strength of a Half-Dragon, and his Greenwood Emperor Body had reached the Great Completion stage, making his physical body sturdy enough to barely withstand it.
The Third Hall higher-ups in the hall were secretly astonished to see that Ye Yunfei, facing the energy pressure of two Soul Formation Realm experts, could actually remain standing upright and steady without even his complexion changing much.
"Hmm? You wish to steal by force?"
Ye Yunfei sneered.
"Ye Yunfei, I've made myself perfectly clear. We wish to trade with you," Elder Dong said sternly.
"Haha…
Quite the trade!
So this is what the higher-ups of the Heavenly Dao Academy are like!
Soul Formation Realm experts, actually thinking of using force to snatch something from a junior!"
Ye Yunfei suddenly burst into laughter.
"Hall Master, Elder Dong, since Ye Yunfei doesn't wish to trade, let it be.
Ye Yunfei, you may leave now."
At this moment, Tang Bo suddenly moved, darting in front of Ye Yunfei and shielding him from the energy pressure emitted by Elder Dong and the Third Hall Master.