NOVEL NEXT Chapter 131: Chapter 132: Half a Year Later, Year-End Assessment
"…Aunt Bibi Dong!"
Seeing the tall figure in front of him, Lin Ye couldn't help but call out.
"Hehe, Little Ye, how was your day at the Spirit Master Academy?"
Hearing Lin Ye's voice, Bibi Dong turned around, her hand resting on her scepter. She approached him slowly, a gentle smile gracing her lips.
"Thank you for your concern, Aunt Bibi Dong. I had a great day. Hu Liena has been helping me a lot."
Lin Ye nodded and replied earnestly.
"That's good to hear."
Bibi Dong's smile deepened at his response. "I heard you defeated Yan in the arena today. Yan is one of the strongest among our new generation in Spirit Hall. For you to beat him... Even without your father around, your strength is impressive. You've done your father proud."
"Thank you for the compliment, Aunt Bibi Dong. After all, I inherited my parents' martial spirits. With my Three-Life Martial Spirit, each one being exceptionally powerful, it would be shameful if I performed like an ordinary Spirit Master."
Lin Ye smiled modestly, but his tone carried confidence.
"Good! Confidence suits you. Auntie likes children with ambition!"
Hearing the conviction in Lin Ye's words, Bibi Dong chuckled and reached out to ruffle his hair. Her eyes shone with approval.
"Initially, there were objections when I named you the Holy Son of Spirit Hall. But now that you've defeated Yan, no one will dare to look down on you anymore. Congratulations on officially becoming the Holy Son of Spirit Hall!"
"Of course, being the Holy Son comes with its challenges. But the benefits are immense. For instance, your current residence is reserved for those at the rank of Red-robed Cardinal or higher."
"As the Holy Son, you will also gain monthly access to our Spirit Hall's exclusive treasury to select medicinal herbs for your cultivation. Additionally, resources such as spirit tools, weapons, and rare materials will be available for your use. These privileges are beyond what ordinary Spirit Masters could ever dream of."
"Whenever you go to claim your resources, Hu Liena will guide you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask her. The benefits for the Holy Son and Holy Maiden are the same. Liena, having served as the Holy Maiden for many years, is your senior and can guide you."
As she stroked Lin Ye's head, Bibi Dong spoke with warmth and kindness.
"Thank you, Aunt Bibi Dong!"
Lin Ye felt a wave of warmth in his heart under her care and affection.
"Oh, Aunt Bibi Dong! I have something for you!"
Suddenly remembering something, Lin Ye looked up and spoke.
"Oh? What is it?"
Bibi Dong paused her gestures, curiosity flickering in her eyes.
"This."
Lin Ye reached out and touched the jade pendant around his neck. A drop of blood, gleaming like a jewel, emerged from it and rested quietly in his palm.
"This is…?"
Bibi Dong's elegant brows furrowed as she observed the blood drop. Her expression turned serious as she sensed the concentrated spirit power within it, tinged with malevolence and resentment.
How did Little Ye come across such a thing?
"Aunt Bibi Dong, did Hu Liena tell you about the incident during her mission to eliminate the Evil Spirit Masters?"
Lin Ye asked calmly.
"Yes, Liena mentioned it. She was captured by a leader of the Evil Spirit Masters, someone named Blood Bat, due to a moment of carelessness. You rescued her. Why do you ask?"
Bibi Dong's expression darkened slightly as she replied.
"This drop of blood is connected to that incident. I interrogated Blood Bat and learned that this blood is a medium used to contact another Evil Spirit Master named Blood Infant. By injecting it with spirit power of dark or evil attributes, it sends a signal to Blood Infant, who then responds with their location."
Lin Ye explained with precision.
"Aunt Bibi Dong, with this blood, you should be able to locate Blood Infant and their followers."
"This drop of blood… Little Ye, you've done Spirit Hall a tremendous favor!"
Bibi Dong's hands trembled slightly as she clutched her scepter. Her gaze burned with intensity as she suddenly pulled Lin Ye into a tight embrace.
"We've been struggling to counter the Evil Spirit Masters' schemes, but with this blood, we can eradicate Blood Infant and their entire faction ahead of time."
"Little Ye, on behalf of the innocent civilians of the continent, I thank you! Your actions have spared countless lives from the threat of the Evil Spirit Masters!"
Held tightly in Bibi Dong's embrace, Lin Ye felt her overwhelming gratitude. Struggling slightly, he muttered, "Aunt Bibi Dong… I can't breathe…"
Realizing her over-enthusiasm, Bibi Dong froze momentarily before letting him go. A faint blush crept across her usually dignified face.
"Ahem… I apologize, Little Ye. Auntie got a bit carried away."
"It's fine, I understand."
"Alright then, Little Ye. This drop of blood and your information are invaluable. I need to study it further. Rest early tonight."
After gently patting Lin Ye's head one last time, Bibi Dong regained her composure. With a graceful motion, she vanished into the night, leaving Lin Ye's courtyard.
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Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
During this time, Lin Ye's life remained tranquil. His days were spent cultivating, attending classes, sparring, and refining his skills.
Thanks to the resources from Spirit Hall and his diligence, Lin Ye's spirit power had soared to level 30, allowing him to acquire his third spirit ring: a 20,000-year-old Ghost Leopard. This ring granted him the skill Phantom Shadow, which increased his speed by 200%.
As the Holy Son, Lin Ye had access to rare resources, including spirit tools, special metals, and spirit beast materials. Over the months, he selected various unique metals, which his Symbiotic Battle Suit absorbed to enhance its defensive capabilities.
Additionally, he used the suit's replication ability to acquire the powers of a Lightning Falcon, granting him a pair of sleek, black-purple wings for high-speed flight.
However, the peace did not last.
As the year drew to a close, the Advanced Spirit Master Academy announced a special year-end assessment.
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