Seeing that Huang Ye's injuries weren't serious, Tang Xin returned to her serious mode.

"How did the fight with that demon go? Could you beat it?"

"It was okay, I had the upper hand, but it had sharp claws, and I was at a disadvantage without a weapon. I only had a few iron caltrops on me at the time."

"If you had a weapon, you could have taken it down."

"I'll prepare some hidden weapons for you and get you a weapon."

"Hidden weapons will do. As for weapons, I'll try out some at the academy to see what suits me."

"That's fine. You're a cultivator; martial skills are just a supplementary means. You don't need to master mundane weapons too much."

"Cultivators use flying swords and magical treasures, different from martial artists."

Huang Ye didn't ask about these cultivation matters. He didn't understand, and Tang Xin didn't know much either. She might mislead him.

"Do you know much about these demons?"

"More or less, but there are so many demons, I could talk for two days and not finish. It's better if you read a book. We have one at home that introduces demons, collected by various branches of the Tang Sect."

"Oh! Is it confidential?"

"No, it's not. All Tang Sect disciples can read it. I'll bring it to you when I go home."

"No, you have to come home with me. Just don't forget when you leave."

"Oh, your father won't chase me away anymore."

"Yes, Father wants to see you."

"You told him."

"Yes, he wants to talk to you face to face."

"Did he agree?"

"He didn't say yes or no. I don't know what he wants to talk about."

"When I told you about my family background last time, there was something I didn't mention because it involves the Tang Sect."

"Oh, more about the Tang Sect. We're not sworn enemies, are we? That would be quite a story, like a script."

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"If we were sworn enemies, would you still want me?"

"Are you bored? Don't keep asking such questions for no reason," Huang Ye said irritably.

"Okay, okay, my dear, I was wrong."

"Actually, I planned to stay in the dorm and cultivate today, but I came to class to see you."

"Let me tell you some good news first. I've obtained the technique. I've been studying it these past few days."

"Now, there's been a significant breakthrough in the technique. There's already a proper cultivation method. Even without me, you can cultivate on your own."

"Really? Is it the academy's technique you mentioned?"

"That's right."

"You're amazing, my dear."

"It's nothing, just part of Old Hu's plan. I'm just assisting."

"Now I have a way to prove I'm a cultivator. I can meet your father anytime."

"That's great. That's what I was worried about."

"Let's go back now. Father was busy all night yesterday, so he should be home now."

"You go first. We'll act separately."

"It's not because of you. Someone's following me."

"Ah! Is it someone from the City Lord's mansion?"

"I'm not sure. It's not just one person following me. There must be forces from the City Lord's mansion involved."

"Alright, I'll go back and wait for you."

After they parted, Huang Ye left the lecture hall from the front hall. He determined that three people were following him now.

No rush to deal with them. Cultivating and winning over Tang Xin are the main focuses for now. These two can quickly enhance his strength.

Hmph! Once I learn fire techniques and conjure a bunch of fireballs, I'll burn you all to ashes.

Huang Ye thought happily to himself.

Back in the dorm, he started to dress up. After a stick of incense, a somewhat unattractive student in a moon-white brocade robe walked out of the dorm area.

None of the three groups monitoring him noticed this ordinary student.

Soon after, this person arrived at the Tang residence and was stopped by the guards at the gate. After much persuasion, he managed to get Tang Xin to come out.

Tang Xin was also taken aback when she saw him. She had never seen this student before.

"Honey Teacher, it's me."

Tang Xin looked him up and down. "You really have some skills. You've blown my mind."

"One should never stop learning."

"Teach me sometime. I want to look unattractive too."

"No problem."

"Come in, Father is waiting inside."

The two entered the mansion hand in hand. The guards at the gate were a bit confused. The young lady changed partners too quickly.

The last one was okay, though a bit poor, but he looked good, a pretty boy.

This one, although better off financially, his looks are a disservice to the audience.

Has the world gone mad?

The two arrived at the pavilion again, where Father Tang was already seated.

Seeing his daughter holding the arm of an unfamiliar, ugly young man, looking very close, he was immediately annoyed.

Isn't it that kid? Why has she changed partners?

Couldn't you find someone better? How could you fancy such an ugly one?

Wait, this guy's clothes are the same as the last kid's. Look more closely.

"Kid, you're not bad. Even I didn't recognize you at first glance."

"Didn't you just recognize me?"

"Of course, my old eyes are sharp. No monster can escape my sight."

Father Tang boasted.

"Are you sure you didn't recognize me from my clothes?"

Damn, this kid is quick to undermine.

"The little witch told me about you. I'm very interested." Father Tang quickly changed the subject.

"Hehe, you'd be a fool not to be interested."

This guy, did he major in sarcasm at the academy?!

"Let's be frank. I want to see how you prove you're a cultivator."

"That's simple." Huang Ye looked around and identified his target.

He picked up a wooden stool and placed it on the stone table in the pavilion.

He channeled a trace of wood elements, cautiously using the Shangyang point to inject it into the stool.

Father and daughter watched Huang Ye, unsure of what he was doing.

"Dear nephew, what are you doing?"

"I'm injecting wood elements into the stool. Soon, it will sprout."

"Oh! That's indeed magical. Only cultivators can do that."

After a stick of incense, the stool showed no change.

"Dear nephew, where's the sprout you mentioned?" Father Tang's eyes were strained from looking.

Tang Xin also widened her eyes, searching for the sprout Huang Ye mentioned.

Huang Ye was also staring blankly at the stool. It didn't make sense. Why didn't it sprout? Could the technique have failed?

He injected another trace of wood elements, but after another stick of incense, there was still no reaction, which was quite embarrassing.

Father Tang's face turned iron blue. This little rascal dared to pretend to be a cultivator to deceive his daughter.

"Little witch, have you seen him use techniques before?"

"I, I..."

"What do you mean 'I'? Alright, I get it."

"Young Master Huang, take care."

Huang Ye didn't respond, still staring blankly at the stool.

"Little rascal, is your method reliable?" Tang Xin asked anxiously.

"I've tested it. A pine tree in my room doubled in size after I injected wood elements."

"Then why doesn't this work?" Tang Xin wondered.

"I don't know either. It's all wood. It shouldn't be unresponsive."

"Alright, Great Cultivator Huang, I won't make it difficult for you. Prove yourself when you can."

Father Tang mocked.