#1182 - Chapter 1182 Elder Wang
Judging by the sudden silence of the crowd, Ye Kong didn't need to turn around to know who was coming.
The person arrived behind Ye Kong in a few strides. Seeming displeased that Ye Kong hadn't turned around or spoken for so long, they snorted coldly. Just as they were about to make a move, Ye Kong turned around.
He should say something at this moment, but he genuinely didn't know what to say.
In terms of both emotion and reason, the relationship between the two in the Tai Chu Academy was somewhat awkward, and considered not very good by everyone.
Presumably, for the individuals involved, it was also just so-so.
Elder Wang was surprised by Ye Kong's exceptional comprehension. Ye Kong, however, simply felt that Elder Wang was perhaps arrogant and looked down on him.
However, the words he had just spoken seemed ambiguous and didn't sound like something Elder Wang would say.
Ye Kong now stared directly at Elder Wang, as if trying to discern the source of those words. Seeing that Elder Wang still wore a blank expression, without any emotion, he must have misheard.
Ye Kong still asked, "Elder Wang."
He actually took the initiative to greet him. Elder Wang merely nodded slightly, then flicked his sleeves and left, leaving Ye Kong dumbfounded.
What was going on? He thought there would be some follow-up to those words, but was it just a casual remark as he passed by?
It seemed it was just a brief encounter on the road, not leaving any mark in Ye Kong's heart. Ye Kong then turned around and returned to his cave to continue cultivating.
Whether it was about human relationships or worldly affairs, no matter how eloquently they were spoken, ultimately strength was king.
The gazes of those behind him, changing from disdain to reverence to jealousy, only proved that Ye Kong was becoming stronger and stronger, leaving everyone else far behind.
Who could tolerate a new disciple who had just entered the academy…
Elder Wang, hearing no sound behind him, turned around to find that Ye Kong had already walked far away.
Hmph, truly ungrateful.
Elder Wang grumbled inwardly. He had taught him so much. Now that Ye Kong had such abilities, didn't he deserve some credit? Even if Ye Kong wasn't going to personally visit him to express his gratitude, shouldn't he at least say a few nice words when he happened to pass by today?
However, Ye Kong simply didn't have such thoughts. Cultivation was mostly determined by fate, with a little bit of hard work. If one didn't strive for success, no matter how much they cultivated, they wouldn't achieve anything.
Ye Kong's aptitude allowed him to understand without being taught.
Not to mention how far he had already progressed.
Ye Kong returned to his cave, sat cross-legged, and focused his mind. After using his powers several times, coupled with those tonic pills, his spiritual power was now much greater than when he had first left the Tai Chu Academy.
Ye Kong cultivated in the cave for several days, ignoring the news from outside the Tai Chu Academy.
Only Shengge came to the cave to find him once, saying that Zhang Tie and the others were now cultivating all day long, almost to the point of being obsessed.
"You don't know them. They're all fired up, surrounding the teachers every day, wanting to learn a few more techniques on top of their current foundation. Even the pharmacies outside have been frequented by them a lot."
Shengge sat next to Ye Kong, watching him listen while he folded willow leaves.
"It's good to want to cultivate, but you don't have to stay around me. You should cultivate more too, so you can go out and do tasks on your own next time," Ye Kong said without looking up, his hands still moving.
"I know, but you can't be too eager for quick success in anything." Seeing that Ye Kong didn't respond, Shengge turned her head and stared at Ye Kong's hands, asking, "Oh, what are you doing?"
"Just folding them for fun."
Ye Kong placed the folded little cricket on the stone table, then picked up a few more willow leaves.
This indifferent attitude was too much for Shengge. She stood up, "Then I won't bother you anymore. I'll leave first."
"Okay."
Ye Kong raised his head slightly, then lowered it again.
Shengge left the cave entrance with an angry look, running into Zhang Tie who was coming in.
"Yo, Junior Sister Shengge, you're all dressed up so beautifully today to see Ye Kong?" Zhang Tie asked with a smile.
"None of your business." Shengge left these words and left, leaving Zhang Tie somewhat confused.
What's wrong? Why is everyone so irritable today?
This reminds us that Zhang Tie encountered Gongsun Qing in the training room earlier, and he also had such an impatient attitude.
Zhang Tie didn't know what was going on and went straight in to find Ye Kong.
He saw Ye Kong leisurely folding willow leaves.
Speaking of which, Ye Kong was definitely on the list for not doing his job properly in the Tai Chu Academy.
But unfortunately, he was blessed by the heavens, and Ye Kong was still the outstanding one among these people.
"Ye Kong, did you offend Junior Sister Shengge? She doesn't seem very happy," Zhang Tie asked.
"No," Ye Kong replied.
"What are you folding this for?" Zhang Tie casually picked up a small cricket, green and lifelike to the point of being edible.
Unexpectedly, Ye Kong asked from behind, "By the way, did you come over to tell me something?"
Zhang Tie slapped his forehead, "I almost forgot. Right, the disciples from the Tai Chu Academy who did the task together at that time have all returned to the Tai Chu Academy. There will be a simple routine meeting tomorrow morning. I specially came to inform you."
They're all back? At this time, Ye Kong suddenly thought of something not very good.
"Okay, I got it." Ye Kong lowered his head and continued his actions.
"You have to remember to go," Zhang Tie reminded him before leaving.
Ye Kong didn't respond. He didn't plan to go anyway.
Firstly, this inexplicable routine meeting was really boring and meaningless. Secondly, he didn't want to run into some people he didn't want to see.
After being in the cave for several days, it felt like many autumns had passed. Ye Kong felt it was time to go outside and take a walk.
Otherwise, others would think something had happened to him.
Ye Kong specially chose a night with few people. As he strolled alone outside the academy gate, he looked up and saw someone he didn't really want to see.
Shen Fanshuang still held her head high, and her aura wasn't low when she saw Ye Kong. However, both of their mindsets still wavered a bit.
After all, the events that happened in Four Directions City appeared before their eyes like movie scenes the moment they met.
Hard to say, unspeakable.
Even if Ye Kong's spiritual power was strong, he still didn't have a good solution when encountering this kind of thing.
However, the two only glanced at each other, without saying a word.
The air solidified in an instant.
It wasn't good to leave, and it wasn't good not to leave.
"Senior Sister Shen, do you know him?" A junior sister came over and walked next to Shen Fanshuang, following Shen Fanshuang's steps.
Shen Fanshuang raised her foot and walked away, raising a gust of wind. Only after walking far away did Ye Kong inadvertently hear Shen Fanshuang's answer.
"I don't know him."
