Chapter 9: Run Away Sooner Rather Than Later.
His Blue Silver Grass had indeed become extremely sensitive to the aura of its own kind because it had absorbed the essence of the Blue Silver Emperor, a reason that seemed perfectly plausible.
Master Matthew's gaze fell on the Blue Silver Grass in Ye Xuanming's palm. He leaned closer and examined it carefully.
He could sense that the aura of this Blue Silver Grass seemed to be much more powerful than when it awakened two months ago.
The golden veins on the leaves added to its mystique.
"Xuanming, your martial spirit seems to have gotten even stronger." Matthew said with some surprise.
He pondered for a moment, stroked his neatly trimmed beard, and slowly began to speak:
"Child, your martial spirit is indeed very special. To be honest, I don't know the best way to guide your cultivation."
Since you insist, then so be it.
Master Matthew Noah believed in letting things take their natural course throughout his life, and he never forced geniuses.
Although Ye Xuanming's soul power was only at the fifth level of the innate realm, he was already considered a genius in this small city of Nottingham.
It should be noted that Xiao Chenyu, the son of the city lord of Notting City, only broke through to level ten and obtained a white soul ring in the sixth grade, which shows that Xiao Chenyu's innate soul power is not high.
After a moment's thought, Matthew opened the drawer, took out a certificate bearing the emblem of the Spirit Hall, wrote a few lines on it with a quill pen, and stamped it with his seal.
"Child, this is proof from the Spirit Hall. Keep it safe."
He handed the proof to Ye Xuanming.
"If you change your mind later and still want to go to the Junior Soul Master Academy, you can use this certificate to enroll in any academy in the towns near Notting City."
"As for places further away, my name won't be suitable for me anymore."
Ye Xuanming took the certificate, which still smelled of ink, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
Master Matthew is truly a respectable elder.
"Thank you, Grandpa Matthew."
Ye Xuanming solemnly put the proof into his soul guide ring and bowed deeply once again.
He secretly resolved that once he became stronger, he would inform Master Matthew of the fact that whale glue could temper the body in a safe way.
While this might not significantly improve Matthew's strength, it could allow him to advance his position within the Spirit Hall.
A drop of water in need deserves a spring in return.
Ye Xuanming is not a kind person, but he has his own bottom line and is clear about his gratitude and grievances.
As for the rest, cultivation is a process of struggle, so what is the point of Ye Xuanming if he doesn't strive?
After bidding farewell to Master Matthew, Ye Xuanming walked out of the office with a light heart.
I'm about to leave Nottingham, and the road ahead is clear.
Just as he was about to walk out of the Spirit Hall gate, a blue-haired boy walked in.
The boy was dressed in simple cloth clothes, which were a little faded from washing, but he was tall and straight, and his face showed a calm and confidence as if he had just accomplished something important.
Tang San is here to get certified as a first-ring Soul Master and receive a gold Soul Coin subsidy!
Ye Xuanming subconsciously turned to the side, trying to make way and avoid any contact with him.
However, just as the two brushed past each other, Tang San suddenly stopped in his tracks.
He turned his head and looked at Ye Xuanming's back with a somewhat blank expression.
Why?
Tang San's brows furrowed tightly.
Just now, he felt a surge of energy emanating from the boy who had brushed past him.
Tang San had never felt this way before.
He was certain that he did not know the boy.
Noticing the gaze behind him, Ye Xuanming remained calm and slowly left the Spirit Hall.
As Ye Xuanming walked out of the Spirit Hall branch, he breathed a long sigh of relief.
Ye Xuanming returned to his small courtyard and tidied up the things in the house.
There weren't many valuable items; the daily necessities and the remaining few dozen gold soul coins were all stored in the soul guide ring.
This amount of money is more than enough to live on in Nottingham, but it's just a drop in the ocean if you want to go further on your cultivation path in the future.
However, as long as you are certified as a Soul Master in the new city, you can receive a Soul Master subsidy every month.
I'll just use a fake name then, and nobody will know.
But where to go next?
Ye Xuanming sat on the edge of the bed, lost in thought.
A name became clearer and clearer in his mind.
Sunset Forest!
That precious land, possessing the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, was occupied by Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.
Ah Yin's current state is extremely unstable. After becoming a spirit, it took away most of the spirit power he had when absorbing the spirit bone, but he himself is still extremely weak.
Perhaps only the immense life energy of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire can replenish her essence.
At that time, he might be able to directly condense his future soul rings through Ah Yin, and even master the Blue Silver Domain.
There's no time to lose; we must set off immediately.
Ye Xuanming didn't linger any longer. Instead of going directly to the city gate, he first went around to the market on the west side of Notting City.
This is a gathering place for caravans and mercenaries.
The tall carriages were piled high with goods, covered with heavy canvas.
The cart drivers and their assistants shouted loudly, and the air was filled with the smell of livestock and dust.
Ye Xuanming quickly identified a sizable caravan whose banners were embroidered with a crossed sword and shield, suggesting considerable strength.
He walked up to a burly man with a thick beard who was checking the goods.
"Uncle, are you a caravan heading to Tiandou City?"
The burly man with the thick beard looked down when he heard the voice and saw a child who only reached his waist. He looked surprised.
"Yes, little one. Why are you asking this? Go ask your parents."
"I'm going to Tiandou City to stay with my relatives, all by myself." Ye Xuanming's face showed a suitable expression of worry.
The burly man looked at the boy before him, and suddenly thought of his own child. His heart softened, and he spoke:
"Alright, five silver soul coins, I'll show you around, uncle."
On this continent, it is not uncommon for children to become orphans due to soul beast uprisings or other accidents.
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuanming revealed an innocent smile, reached into his pocket, and pulled out dozens of copper soul coins and six silver soul coins.
"Uncle, here you go."
"Alright. Get in the car, find a corner to stay in, and don't wander off. If you get lost on the road, no one will care."
"Thank you, uncle."
Ye Xuanming climbed onto a horse-drawn carriage loaded with cloth and found a comfortable spot among the soft pile of goods.
The caravan set off soon after.
The sound of the carriage wheels rolling over the cobblestone road gradually faded into the distance, and the outline of Nottingham slowly shrank in the field of vision until it disappeared completely.
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The journey from Nottingham City to the Heavenly Dou Imperial City is long.
The caravan traveled at a leisurely pace, stopping frequently, and it took them more than a month to complete the journey.
Ye Xuanming spent most of his time meditating in the carriage.
The swaying of the train carriage and the noise of his companions could not affect him in the slightest.
The level thirteen soul power flowed slowly within his body, becoming more solid with each complete cycle.
A month later, the caravan finally arrived at the outskirts of the Heavenly Dou Imperial City.
(End of this Chapter)