167: Chapter 167 Li Yi, the Way of the Scoundrel

Time passed quickly.

Seven days drifted by in a leisurely manner.

During these seven days, Ji Yebai and Nangong Qing chatted incessantly.

They also wandered around Nangong City continuously.

Perhaps because few people had been able to confide in them over the past three hundred years, both of them had a lot to say.

By the time Ji Yebai realized it, he suddenly noticed that his leave of absence seemed to be up.

Before his Breakthrough, he had asked the school for a month of leave.

Originally, the school would never have agreed.

It was only through some maneuvering on his part that he managed to secure the month.

And when Nangong Qing learned that Ji Yebai was working at the Dome Martial Arts Academy, she was surprised.

"You are actually working as a librarian?!"

"That's right. Let me tell you, being a librarian is a great job. Not only is it leisurely, but I also get to read all kinds of books!"

Ji Yebai said with a smile.

Nangong Qing nodded.

That made sense; the most famous thing about the Dome Martial Arts Academy was its library, and since Ji Yebai had been disconnected from the era for three hundred years, reading more books would make it easier for him to integrate into society.

"When you have time in the future, I'll come over to sponge off you more often. Don't be unwelcoming when that time comes!"

Ji Yebai said goodbye with a smile.

Watching Ji Yebai's figure disappear into the horizon, Nangong Qing stood there for a long time.

She was not stupid.

The strength Ji Yebai had currently displayed was beyond her imagination.

It could not be explained simply as being High-level Legendary.

She knew that Ji Yebai certainly had his own secrets.

But it was not appropriate for her to pry.

"Sigh, I always owe you..."

As the breeze brushed her face, a hint of sadness suddenly appeared on Nangong Qing's beautiful countenance.

Her own strength had already stabilized.

During these seven days, whether it was her Physical Body or her spirit and Soul, everything had been constantly stabilizing.

One reason she didn't try too hard to keep Ji Yebai was precisely because of this.

She needed a short period of secluded Cultivation now.

...

Half a day later.

Ji Yebai arrived leisurely at the gate of the Dome Martial Arts Academy.

Being able to meet Nangong Qing and save her put Ji Yebai in a good mood.

Walking up to the main gate, he knocked on the security guard's window with a 'bang, bang, bang'.

Asma was startled awake.

His pupils constricted.

He hadn't even noticed someone approaching.

But immediately after, he relaxed.

"Sir, you are back!"

He hurriedly walked out of the guard room.

Ji Yebai smiled and nodded, saying: "Just got back. Nothing happened these past few days, right?"

"Nothing, absolutely nothing happened!"

Asma answered immediately.

Ji Yebai nodded silently, his hand flicking inadvertently.

An invisible ripple spread out over Asma.

This ripple was a Law fluctuation, and even Asma, a High-level Legendary, did not notice it in the slightest.

"Good, then I'm off to work!"

Ji Yebai nodded faintly and then walked toward the library.

Watching Ji Yebai's back, Asma opened his mouth, wanting to say something but hesitating.

But then he froze.

The dense imprints of Law within his body had quietly dissipated.

"When did..."

Asma's pupils shrank to the size of needle points, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

"As expected, the gap in strength is too vast!"

Ignoring Asma, Ji Yebai walked toward the library.

It was nearing the afternoon, just in time for his shift.

"Hmm, not bad, not a minute early, not a minute late!"

Ji Yebai walked across the campus, heard the bell for class, and smiled.

When he arrived at the library, a fatty was moving books.

They were books returned by students.

"Oh, you're finally back! You took such a long leave, and I had to do everything. Come on!"

With a greeting, Ji Yebai smiled and took the books from the fatty's hands.

Quite naturally, Ji Yebai returned to his original life.

At his current state, his state of mind was hard to disturb.

Moreover, his focused state of mind allowed him to immerse himself in it easily.

"Speaking of which, that kid should be ready for a Breakthrough, right?!"

After finishing his work, Ji Yebai sat down in his leisure time.

His gaze shifted slightly, and he quite naturally pierced through the layers of space to see that figure who was Cultivating.

"Interesting, he has reached the edge of a Breakthrough. Is he constantly consolidating now?!"

"A practitioner of the Dao of Caution?!"

Ji Yebai muttered to himself.

Li Yi.

That Genius from back then.

Now, many years had passed, and he had reached the edge of a Breakthrough to the Xiantian Realm.

At this moment, in Ji Yebai's eyes, Li Yi's aura was leak-proof; clearly, he had already reached the Realm sufficient for a Xiantian Breakthrough.

When Li Yi first enrolled, Ji Yebai had noticed his uniqueness.

He had been observing him constantly over these years.

A month ago, when he went out for his own Breakthrough, he had estimated that Li Yi had reached the edge of a Breakthrough.

Looking now, he had indeed met the requirements.

However, what slightly surprised Ji Yebai was that Li Yi was still constantly consolidating his Cultivation.

Surging Internal Energy flowed continuously, and vigorous True Qi polished his Physical Body.

In Ji Yebai's view, Li Yi was already capable of advancing to Xiantian, but he was still running his Cultivation Technique and polishing his Physical Body.

Clearly, he was in no hurry to break through.

Such a steady approach made Ji Yebai feel a bit emotional.

He suspected that Li Yi had been influenced by the literature on the Dao of Caution and longevity.

"The Xiantian Realm must be your limit, right!"

Ji Yebai smiled faintly.

Li Yi's state was too special.

And he was very much looking forward to Li Yi breaking through to the Xiantian Realm.

That would lead to some changes.

Ji Yebai was looking forward to that change.

...

Training grounds.

Li Yi slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep like the starry sky flickering constantly.

"Finally reached this step!"

"Now my Physical Body, spirit, and True Qi have all been polished, and I am in a state where there is nothing left to Cultivate!"

"In this state, I can ensure that I step into Xiantian!"

Li Yi whispered.

However...

Thinking of his situation, Li Yi fell silent.

He furrowed his brows slowly, weighing his options.

His situation was unique; the cultivation of two civilizations was inherently a different path, and whether any accidents would occur in between was hard to judge, even for him.

After thinking it over repeatedly.

Li Yi still felt he should keep waiting.

Continue to polish his Physical Body.

After all, the foundation of martial arts cultivation is the Physical Body.

And his spirit could allow him to detect flaws in his Physical Body.

Continuing to Cultivate would still allow him to make up for the slightest problems.

Hmm.

Better play it safe!

Having failed once already, it's better to be steady this time!

Li Yi pondered for a moment and finally decided to break through in half a year.

Li Yi stood up slowly and walked outside the window, looking at the sunny and peaceful scene outside.

He couldn't help but feel emotional: "These days of quietly improving one's strength are somewhat addictive."

On the other side.

When Li Yi gave up on cultivating, Ji Yebai raised an eyebrow.

He confirmed once again that this Li Yi had learned the spirit of the Dao of Caution.

But it didn't matter.

To him, time was nothing but a flowing river.

There were few interesting things, and he could afford to wait this long.

Just like that, every day, Ji Yebai would run into outer space to Cultivate.

To prevent being discovered again, he generally went quite deep.

And so, time passed.