81: We are leaving Tianshui College

Ye Wen and the others had already quietly packed their luggage and returned to the villa.

Ye Wen, on the other hand, met Water Binger privately, intending to tell her that they were leaving.

The ten-year-old Ye Wen, in his human form, had long shed some of his youthful immaturity; his features looked more defined and handsome, and he exuded more of a young man's charm.

Although he still looked a bit young, he was rapidly growing into a handsome and dashing young man.

At 10 years old, he had already reached a height of 1.65 meters, and it was highly probable that he would reach around 1.75 meters by the age of 12.

He sat alone in a beverage shop, waiting for Water Binger to arrive.

A moment later, Water Binger appeared.

The thirteen-year-old Water Binger was already a graceful young beauty; people in this World developed much faster.

The parts that should develop had already begun to, and Water Binger was even close to full maturity.

She possessed the mature charm of a woman, was extremely beautiful, and her smile was ethereal and lovely. She was a mature, elegant type of beauty with a very mature, steady, and gentle personality.

She had actually fallen in love with Ye Wen a long time ago. If one were to trace it back, it was probably that accidental kiss when they first met.

But even now, Water Binger had not expressed her love to Ye Wen, remaining in the stage of unrequited love.

Today, Ye Wen suddenly asked her out for drinks, and Water Binger was overjoyed. This should be her and Ye Wen's first date, right?

So, Water Binger meticulously dressed up before leaving. Her hair was freshly washed and specially styled at a salon. She also wore her favorite and most beautiful ice crystal-colored dress, light blue ice sand stockings, and a pair of blue high heels.

She was exceptionally charming and beautiful, attracting the gaze and attention of countless men on the street.

Then, full of excitement and anticipation, she rushed to the beverage shop to find Ye Wen.

Soon, Water Binger arrived, pushed open the door of the beverage shop, and sat down in front of Ye Wen.

Ye Wen looked at the meticulously dressed Water Binger. Water Binger was a little shy from being stared at, so she brushed her beautiful hair and said with a touch of shyness, "W-why are you looking at me like that?"

"Nothing, I just think you look a bit pretty today," Ye Wen said truthfully.

"Just today? Was I not pretty before?" Water Binger asked.

"No, you were pretty before too."

"Alright, why did you suddenly ask me out for drinks today?" Water Binger looked at Ye Wen with anticipation.

She wondered, was today a special day? Or had Ye Wen finally realized that she liked him, and was he going to express his feelings to her?

As soon as Water Binger thought of this, her heart inexplicably quickened, and she looked at Ye Wen with anticipation, awaiting his answer.

Ye Wen's expression became serious, and he was silent for a moment. He looked at Water Binger's expectant eyes—of course, he didn't know what Water Binger was expecting. After some hesitation, he said directly, "Binger, we plan to leave Tianshui Academy."

"W-what?" Water Binger was stunned on the spot, unable to react for a moment.

"We... plan to leave Tianshui Academy," Ye Wen repeated.

"W-why?" Water Binger finally reacted. She had come excitedly, even thinking that Ye Wen would express his love to her, but instead, she received the answer that they were leaving.

Water Binger's mood instantly plummeted, as if struck by a bolt from the blue, turning a sunny day overcast. A huge rock instantly pressed down on her heart, making it impossible for her to accept for a moment.

She found it hard to breathe for a moment. Such a contrast was even harder to accept, and she couldn't imagine it would be so sudden.

Water Binger even thought that Ye Wen would enter the Advanced class with her, then participate in the Soul Master Competition together, graduate from Tianshui Academy hand in hand, and then venture out into the continent together.

Everything in her imagination was beautiful, but it seemed to change in an instant, and all the beauty was shattered.

"Why... why do you have to leave?" Water Binger looked at Ye Wen, her heart heavy and unable to understand.

Seeing Water Binger's expression, Ye Wen sighed in his heart, "For some reason, we must leave Tianshui Academy, but I cannot tell you this reason for now. Later, perhaps in a few years, you will understand."

"You must go?"

"Yes, we must go. I'm sorry, we can't participate in the Soul Master Competition with you."

"I understand. No wonder you spent every day Cultivating with us this past year, and helped the sisters improve their strength so intensely. It turns out you had already decided to leave."

Water Binger's voice trembled slightly, as if she was trying hard to control her emotions.

"Yes," Ye Wen nodded.

Unhappiness was written all over Water Binger's face; there were even tears in her eyes. She was clearly very sad.

Ye Wen didn't understand why she was so sad, but for some reason, seeing Water Binger so distressed,

his heart seemed to ache. He forced a smile and said, "Why are you like this? We're just leaving Tianshui Academy, it's not like we'll never see each other again. We'll have plenty of opportunities to meet in the future."

"Stop talking. Whether to stay or leave is your freedom. The Academy has no right to forcibly keep any student. But can't you tell me the reason? How am I supposed to explain this to the sisters, the teachers, and the dean?"

"Not yet. Three years from now, no matter the outcome, I will tell you the answer," Ye Wen said seriously.

He decided that after the Soul Master Competition, regardless of whether their Spirit Beast identities were discovered by Spirit Hall, he would tell Water Binger that they were actually Spirit Beasts in human form.

Then, he took out two Immortal Plants of ice and water attributes and handed them to Water Binger: "These are rare, top-grade Immortal Plants. You and Yue'er can each absorb one then."

"Their effects can strengthen your foundation, improve your Cultivation Aptitude, and also boost your Soul Power by several levels."

"Take them."

Water Binger was very surprised. In the past, she would have been extremely delighted, but now she couldn't feel happy. Compared to these top-grade Immortal Plants that could bring her immense benefits, she seemed to wish more that Ye Wen and the others could stay.

"Then, please say goodbye for me to the dean, Mentor Xiuzhen, and also the senior and junior sisters."

"Goodbye, Water Binger. However, I believe we will meet again very soon, in less than two years," Ye Wen forced another smile. He preferred a pleasant farewell.

After speaking, he turned and left, walking out of the beverage shop.

Watching Ye Wen's retreating figure, Water Binger clenched her fists tightly, hesitating about something.

Finally, she mustered her courage, and in the next second, quickly ran out of the beverage shop.