Chapter 181: Found Her, Ye Xinglan
Seeing that her performance didn't work, Xuan Miaoyin felt secretly disappointed.
However, she quickly responded, "Alright."
The four of them followed the marked path, heading deeper into the Star Dou Forest.
Xiao Bai curiously poked her head out, looking around.
She exclaimed, "There are so many soul beasts here!"
"If our Demon Soul Great White Shark clan trained in the Star Dou Forest, I'd probably have a cultivation of 200,000 years by now."
Hearing this, Ye Tian chuckled, "Then I'm afraid half the soul beasts in the forest would be gone."
Xiao Bai blushed at his words.
She huffed, "I'm not that greedy!"
Ye Tian's smile grew even brighter as he stared at Xiao Bai, saying,
"How about opening your storage soul tool for us to see?"
"No way!" Xiao Bai's expression turned a bit flustered.
Ye Tian pressed on, "The food inside should be enough for us to survive in the Star Dou Forest for a month."
"I'm just making strategic reserves for everyone," Xiao Bai replied righteously.
The Sea Witch covered her mouth and laughed, "No rush, little Xiao Bai, take your time eating. If the food runs out, we can always have grilled Great White Shark instead."
"With your true size, Xiao Bai, you'd last us at least a week."
Xiao Bai covered her face and whined, "Sister Sea Witch, you're so mean!"
As night gradually fell, Ye Tian and his group finally reached their destination.
A camp appeared before his eyes.
This was probably the site of the Spirit Hall's special training program.
Perhaps the sound of their horses startled the night watch members.
A loud shout suddenly came from ahead.
"Who goes there?"
"We're allies, here to see Protector Shi Fei," Ye Tian called out loudly.
The hidden figures in the darkness, hearing that he accurately named Shi Fei, relaxed their tone.
"Wait a moment, I'll call a few people over."
Shortly after, five or six young men and women, dressed as trainees, rushed over from the camp carrying torches.
When they reached five meters in front of Ye Tian, they halted.
The leader, clad in a red trainee uniform, seemed to be the captain.
The red-uniformed trainee asked, "You say you're looking for Protector Shi Fei. Do you have proof?"
"This special training program is quite interesting."
Seeing the trainees' high alertness, Ye Tian chuckled.
He took out a letter given to him by Elder Ghost.
Xuan Miaoyin, perceptive as ever, took the letter, floated lightly to the red-uniformed trainee, and handed it to him.
She revealed a ghastly pale smile, "Kid, hurry up and report to your protector."
The red-uniformed trainee shuddered in fear and, without even greeting Ye Tian properly, took the letter and rushed back.
Five minutes later.
A middle-aged man in white robes, surrounded by trainees, arrived in front of Ye Tian.
He greeted with deep respect, "Protector Shi Fei greets you, sir. I apologize for not welcoming you sooner."
Shi Fei had already read the letter from Elder Ghost.
The letter stated that Ye Tian's status was even higher than that of an elder.
So Shi Fei dared not neglect him in the slightest and immediately came to receive him.
"Haha, Protector Shi Fei, you're too polite."
Ye Tian dismounted at once and helped Shi Fei up with both hands.
"To be honest, I've traveled far to seek your assistance."
Seeing Ye Tian's humble demeanor, Shi Fei felt greatly respected.
He extended a hand, inviting Ye Tian inside.
"Soul beasts often roam outside. Please, sir, come into the camp so we can discuss things in detail."
"If there's anything I can do to help, I won't refuse."
"It's nothing major," Ye Tian chuckled. "I just need you to help me find two specific soul beasts."
"That's simple! In this Star Dou Forest, there's no soul beast I don't know!"
Shi Fei laughed heartily, patting his chest in assurance.
As they spoke, the group entered the main tent.
Shi Fei invited Ye Tian to take the main seat.
Ye Tian didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly.
His expression grew serious as he looked at Shi Fei.
"But before that, I'd like you to help me find a trainee."
"That's easy," Shi Fei replied with a bright smile. "All trainees are inside the camp. Just tell me the name, and I'll find them immediately."
Hearing this, Ye Tian felt an overwhelming sense of relief.
It meant he would soon see his sister.
To be honest, Ye Tian felt ashamed.
His sister, Ye Xinglan, was his only relative in this world.
Yet he had forgotten what she looked like.
But that didn't diminish his respect and love for her.
After all, she had sacrificed so much for him.
By all means, he had to repay his sister.
Ye Tian said, "My sister's name is Ye Xinglan."
"Ye Xinglan? Ah, I remember her. Your sister doesn't have great talent, but she's incredibly hardworking."
Shi Fei smiled warmly as he reached into his storage space, pulling out a roster.
His earlier praise of Ye Xinglan was just courtesy.
In reality, this special training program had 420 participants.
As the supervisor, Shi Fei only remembered a few of the most outstanding or most troublesome ones.
For someone as average as Ye Xinglan, he had never paid her much attention.
Fortunately, the roster recorded all the trainees.
Shi Fei flipped through it quickly.
Ye Tian, growing impatient, moved closer to read along with him.
After five pages, on the sixth page, the name "Ye Xinglan" stood out in a corner.
Seeing this, Shi Fei beamed and pointed at the name.
"Sir, we found her. Your sister is in Class 8, Group 9."
After saying this, Shi Fei silently mused to himself.
The training program's class placements were based entirely on strength rankings.
Each class had about fifty people, making a total of eight classes.
And Class 8 was at the bottom.
The students in Class 8 were often those given special consideration by the Spirit Hall to encourage weaker soul masters to work harder.
"How bad must this lord's sister's talent be to have ended up in Class 8?"
Shi Fei thought privately.
At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
This girl named Ye Xinglan was incredibly fortunate.
She just happened to be the sister of this powerful figure.
Her future was destined to be bright and prosperous.
Now that he knew his sister's location, even the normally composed Ye Tian couldn't hide his excitement.
He urged, "Protector Shi Fei, please take me there immediately!"
Hearing this, Shi Fei smiled awkwardly.
"Sir, you truly care for your sister. But the female trainees' camp is all grouped together."
"It's already late at night, and they're likely resting."
"If we go now, it might not be appropriate."
Ye Tian realized he had been too hasty.
Shi Fei continued, "How about I send a female trainee to bring your sister here?"
"Then I'll trouble you with that," Ye Tian nodded, giving a slight bow.
(End of Chapter)
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