I’m willing!
Ye Xuan looked at the young man before him, somewhat exasperated but mostly amused.
This kid seemed straightforward but was sharp as a tack.
Clearly, he had already figured out that Ye Xuan and Zhang Shi’s identities were far from ordinary.
Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “Do you know who I am?”
Lu Feng gave a deep bow. “Dean!”
Dean!
Ye Xuan was curious. “How did you recognize me?”
Lu Feng thought for a moment, then said, “They say the Dean is exceptionally dashing…”
He glanced at Ye Xuan. “You’re very handsome!”
Zhang Shi: “…”
Ye Xuan was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing. “Go to the academy!”
Lu Feng stood, gave another deep bow, and said, “Thank you, Dean!”
With that, he quickly walked toward the academy.
Zhang Shi glanced at Lu Feng in the distance, hesitant to speak.
Ye Xuan said softly, “Worried?”
Zhang Shi nodded.
Ye Xuan smiled. “This kid is sharp and adaptable, a good seedling. But he’s got a ruthless and extreme streak in him. The ruthlessness is fine, but that extreme streak… guide him carefully!”
Zhang Shi hesitated, then said, “What if we can’t guide him?”
Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “Then that’s our failure!”
With that, he turned and walked into the academy.
Zhang Shi paused for a moment, then followed.
Entering the academy, Ye Xuan looked around. The academy was elegantly designed, especially the Literary Court, filled with a scholarly atmosphere and a strong culture of study.
The Guanxuan Academy in the Middle World housed over ten thousand students, gathering the greatest talents and prodigies of the Middle World. This was largely due to the academy’s exceptional benefits—abundant cultivation resources and methods that greatly aided students’ growth. As a result, countless prodigies and geniuses flocked to join, and major forces sent their own talents to ensure their clans didn’t fall behind.
A promising prodigy could elevate an entire clan!
Because of this, the Guanxuan Academy maintained excellent relations with various cosmic forces, though the main reason was its overwhelming strength, which deterred any ill intentions.
After a tour, Ye Xuan left the academy with Zhang Shi.
Leaving the Middle World, Ye Xuan arrived at the Divine Cosmos, where the Guanxuan Academy now reigned supreme!
The academy in the Divine Cosmos was the main branch!
Instead of heading straight back to the academy, Ye Xuan went to Immortal Ancient City.
Upon arriving, a woman appeared before him—Xian Gu Yao, the current city lord of Immortal Ancient City!
Seeing Xian Gu Yao, Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “Long time no see!”
Xian Gu Yao glared at him. “I thought you’d forgotten me!”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily. “I’d forget myself before I forgot you!”
Xian Gu Yao rolled her eyes, but her smile widened.
Ye Xuan said softly, “How’ve you been lately?”
Xian Gu Yao nodded slightly. “Good!”
Ye Xuan grinned. “Don’t you miss me?”
Xian Gu Yao glared again. “Don’t say such flirty nonsense!”
Ye Xuan laughed, not hesitating, and grabbed her hand, leading her forward.
Zhang Shi quietly slipped away.
Being pulled along, Xian Gu Yao’s cheeks flushed. She tried to pull her hand back but failed, so she rolled her eyes again and let Ye Xuan lead her.
Neither spoke, just walking hand in hand.
After a while, Xian Gu Yao suddenly leaned her head on Ye Xuan’s shoulder and said softly, “I really thought you’d forgotten me.”
Ye Xuan shook his head. “How could I?”
Xian Gu Yao looked up at him. “Do you like me?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Xian Gu Yao smiled faintly, closing her eyes slowly. “That’s enough!”
Ye Xuan smiled, holding her hand tightly.
He couldn’t help but feel reflective. He realized he’d been a bit cowardly in handling emotions.
If you like someone, just admit it—why be so hesitant?
If you don’t like someone, don’t lead them on. But if you do like them, go for it!
Girls often aren’t afraid of beasts—they’re afraid of men who act less than beasts!
Xian Gu Yao suddenly asked, “How many people do you like?”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
Xian Gu Yao stared at him, waiting for an answer.
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “When I’m with you, you’re the one I like most!”
Xian Gu Yao blinked, then glared at him but didn’t press further.
Ye Xuan laughed heartily.
After strolling with Xian Gu Yao, they parted ways.
Watching Ye Xuan disappear into the horizon, Xian Gu Yao smiled faintly, looking at the small wooden figure in her hand—a perfect likeness of her, carved by Ye Xuan himself!
She gazed at it for a long time before turning to leave.
That day, she was happy!
Because Ye Xuan hadn’t been vague—he’d acknowledged her.
…
Leaving Immortal Ancient City, Ye Xuan returned to the Guanxuan Academy.
This place felt very familiar!
Upon entering, he met Shu Xian, the head of the Literary Court.
Shu Xian bowed slightly. “Dean!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Old Shu, next time you see me, skip the formalities!”
Shu Xian shook his head. “Rules are rules—they must be followed!”
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile. “Suit yourself!”
He glanced around. The academy’s scale had expanded at least a hundredfold and was still growing as more forces joined.
Ye Xuan suddenly asked, “The Diyin Clan and others I invited to join—have they caused any trouble?”
Shu Xian quickly shook his head. “None! They’ve all followed the rules!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Good!”
His biggest fear was that these newcomers would stir up trouble.
Shu Xian said gravely, “Qingqiu’s managing them!”
Ye Xuan nodded. Only Qingqiu could handle them, especially the Heavenly Clan’s two True Self Realm powerhouses, who were top-tier even in the Yang Clan!
At that moment, the two Heavenly Clan members appeared before Ye Xuan, bowing. “Greetings, Clan Leader!”
Ye Xuan looked them over and smiled. “Settling in at the academy?”
They nodded eagerly.
Ye Xuan laughed, then asked, “What are your names?”
The sword-wielding golden-armoured man quickly said, “I’m A-Zuo, and this blade-wielder is Gu You.”
Ye Xuan nodded. “You’re both True Self Realm powerhouses, the strongest in the academy right now. So, the academy’s safety is in your hands! Also, when you’re free, guide the students. With your strength, they’ll gain a lot from your instruction.”
A-Zuo quickly said, “Understood!”
He hesitated, as if wanting to say more.
Ye Xuan smiled. “Speak your mind!”
A-Zuo said gravely, “Clan Leader, we thought our clan was gone, but a few days ago, we searched and found that during that war, some of our clan’s branches didn’t participate. There are still some Heavenly Clan members alive. We’d like them to join the academy!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Of course! That’s great news!”
A-Zuo gave a deep bow. “Thank you, Clan Leader!”
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile. “I know what you’re thinking. Since I’m not Heavenly Clan, you have concerns. But let me tell you, I’m your Clan Leader now, and Heavenly Clan matters are my matters! Also, I won’t always be Clan Leader. When the time’s right, I’ll let a Heavenly Clan member take over!”
A-Zuo and Gu You froze, then panicked, about to speak, but Ye Xuan said, “The Heavenly Clan’s leader should naturally be from the Heavenly Clan. Of course, I’ll always look out for the Heavenly Clan!”
A-Zuo hesitated.
He and Gu You wanted a Heavenly Clan leader, but they also knew only Ye Xuan could lead the clan forward!
Gu You, who had been silent, suddenly said, “I have an idea. We could find a beautiful woman from our clan to marry the Clan Leader. Your child could be the Clan Leader—perfect, right?”
Ye Xuan’s face darkened. *You’re after my body now?*
Gu You, pleased with his idea, smiled. “Clan Leader, I think this plan works! It really works, you…”
Ye Xuan waved his hand. “My son can’t be the Heavenly Clan Leader!”
Gu You was puzzled. “Why not?”
Ye Xuan said flatly, “Because I can’t have a son right now!”
With that, he turned and left.
Gu You: “…”
Have a son?
Ye Xuan was exasperated.
Every time he was with Tuo Bayan, they took no precautions, yet she never got pregnant.
At first, he was confused, but he later understood. His child might be the next Chosen One, so perhaps only the right person could bear it! But who was the right person?
Try one by one?
Ye Xuan quickly shook his head, realizing he was getting a bit lustful!
As he was about to leave, a woman in a purple robe suddenly appeared in the distance.
Seeing this, Ye Xuan’s eyes narrowed. A-Zuo and Gu You stepped in front of him, but the purple-robed woman flicked her fingers.
Boom!
The True Self Realm A-Zuo and Gu You were blasted millions of feet away before they could react…
Seeing this, Ye Xuan didn’t hesitate. He raised both hands. “I surrender, I won’t resist!”
