Chapter 137: Bai He’s Instructions and Ye Shiyuan’s Test

If he had known that Bai He would also go, he might not have sent Ye Shiyuan at all.

"This disciple knows his mistake."

"Xiaobai, that’s enough."

At Yi Xing’s call, Bai He stopped.

While holding Sky Cutting Sword, he flew over to Yi Xing’s side.

"Master, this disciple is dull-witted. During the time you were away, I could only reach this level."

"That’s already sufficient. This set of techniques suits you quite well. It seems your trip to the Great Northern Wasteland was not in vain."

Bai He smiled. "Mm, Master, when I saw this technique, I felt it suited me especially well, so I memorized it and have been practicing it diligently ever since!"

Yi Xing raised his hand and gently ruffled his hair. "Xiaobai, your talent is good, and your constitution is also excellent. Cultivate well. By the way, I remember that before I left, I gave you a Heavenly Soul Tempering Pill."

Bai He immediately swallowed his saliva nervously.

He did have it at first... but later, hadn’t he given it to Ye Shiyuan?

"What is it? Didn’t I tell you to take it when the time was right and to keep it safe?"

"I’m sorry, Master... I lost it."

Yi Xing’s brows furrowed slightly, but he did not scold him harshly. "How could you be so careless?"

Seeing that Bai He remained silent, he sighed again. "Forget it. The fact that you didn’t lose all the treasures I gave you is already a blessing."

"Master, I’m sorry."

Bai He apologized once again, lowering his head earnestly.

"That’s enough. Master will think of another way. Let’s end things here for today, everyone may disperse."

After returning, Bai He found everything quiet—very quiet.

Xu Feng stared at him, while Ye Shiyuan stood beside him.

Bai He blinked his eyes.

He then about to stand up, when Xu Feng suddenly grabbed his shoulders excitedly and forced him back down into the chair.

"Xiao Feng, what are you doing?"

"Master, can I go speak with Grandmaster Yi Xing?"

Among the first-generation disciples, only the most outstanding few would have a chance to gain Yi Xing’s favor.

For example, Ye Shiyuan.

If Xu Feng cultivated for another five years, perhaps he might also have such an opportunity.

But right now, as someone who had only just entered the sect, it was almost impossible for him to catch Yi Xing’s attention.

"Why do you want to talk to him?"

"It’s not just me, many people want to speak with Grandmaster Yi Xing. That’s an unparalleled honor!"

Bai He didn’t really understand what kind of "honor" that was.

However, being able to receive guidance from Yi Xing was indeed something very fortunate.

But...

After thinking for a moment, Bai He said, "It’s not entirely impossible."

"Really? When?"

"Well, my master has only just come back after a long time. I think he’ll definitely find time to come here to see me. When that happens, won’t you have a chance to talk to him? But Xiao Feng, in front of my master, you need to behave yourself. Don’t treat him the same way you treat me, or I won’t be able to help you."

"How could I? No one truly knows the extent of Grandmaster Yi Xing’s strength. I admire him too much!"

Seeing the look of admiration on Xu Feng’s face, Bai He couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

"What do you mean by that? You treat my master one way, and me another?"

"Not at all. It’s just that being with you feels more like being with a friend!"

When he heard that, Bai He decided to let it slide for now.

Xu Feng looked extremely happy.

After he left, Bai He also prepared to leave.

But as soon as he stood up and turned around, he suddenly remembered that Ye Shiyuan had been standing behind him the entire time, which startled him.

"Master."

Speaking of which, there was still one matter Bai He hadn’t settled with Ye Shiyuan.

Earlier, when he learned that his master had returned, he had temporarily put it aside.

Bai He narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous glint flashing within them. "Shiyuan, I remember this very clearly."

"I’m sorry, Master."

With Ye Shiyuan apologizing so sincerely, Bai He suddenly didn’t know what else to say.

"Why did you go tell Fourth Senior Brother? Do you have something against me? Were you secretly getting back at me?"

That couldn’t be it... the protagonist wouldn’t be that underhanded, right?

"Master, you often read storybooks late into the night. You should be resting earlier. Those books aren’t worth it. Even if you like them, you shouldn’t stay up so often."

"I... how did you know?"

Even if it was true, how would Ye Shiyuan know?

At that time, shouldn’t he have already been asleep?

Ye Shiyuan pressed his lips together. "If Master hasn’t gone to rest, how could I?"

Bai He’s room and Ye Shiyuan’s room were separated by only a single wall.

Bai He’s heart skipped a beat and a faint sense of unease rose within him. "I’m asking you, so you need to answer me honestly. Were you... secretly watching me sleep at night?"

Ye Shiyuan immediately denied it. "Of course not, Master."

Hearing that, Bai He felt somewhat relieved.

Otherwise, wouldn’t Ye Shiyuan have turned into a complete pervert?

Although the system had said that the person Ye Shiyuan liked might be him, Bai He absolutely refused to believe that the protagonist was some kind of voyeur.

"Good. As for this matter... I’ll let you owe me for now. When the time comes that I need something, I’ll tell you. You’re not allowed to refuse."

"Yes, Master."

In truth, even without this matter, Ye Shiyuan would never refuse any request from Bai He.

"And another thing."

"Master, what else is it?"

Bai He frowned slightly. "About my master, he actually likes you very much. I could tell today. So he might test you again. Shiyuan, the process of the test may be very difficult, but as long as you endure it, you’ll definitely gain a lot."