I See the Aura of the Great Emperor in All My Disciples
Chapter 1652 - Chapter 1652 Chapter 1652 Hidden Murderous Intent (44)

Chapter 1652: Chapter 1652: Hidden Murderous Intent (4/4) Chapter 1652: Chapter 1652: Hidden Murderous Intent (4/4) The small courtyard arranged for Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming was quite remote, basically at the boundary between the inner and outer courtyards.

At the same time, it seemed that no one had lived there for a long time, resulting in a thick layer of dust covering various places in the courtyard, where a gentle swipe would stir up clouds of dust.

Seeing this scene, neither Ye Qiubai nor Xu Yeming were surprised.

The Fourth Elder spoke indifferently: “You arrived so suddenly, and we have been rather busy recently, so we didn’t have time to clean up this courtyard. Please make do for now.”

It seemed he knew just how sharp-tongued Xu Yeming could be.

The Fourth Elder didn’t give them a chance to interject, and continued, “Rest for now, and I will send someone later to show you around Cangxuan Academy. If you have any requests, feel free to mention them.”

After speaking, the Fourth Elder glanced at Xu Yeming then promptly left.

Looking at the dilapidated surroundings, Ye Qiubai commented with a smile, “It seems we are not very welcome here.”

Xu Yeming released his Divine Energy, sweeping away the dust in the courtyard, and then casually pulled over two damaged chairs to sit on.

“Senior brother, did you notice that the First Elder and the Fourth Elder looked at us strangely just now?” Xu Yeming reflected on the earlier scene, pondering, “Especially when they looked at me…”

Ye Qiubai, possessing Sword Heart Profundity, was particularly sensitive to these subtle emotional fluctuations and gaze, he nodded and said, “It was indeed strange. The First Elder seemed fine and bore no malice, but that Fourth Elder appeared quite suspicious and even a bit hostile when looking at you, Xu.”

Xu Yeming frowned, “I have never met this Fourth Elder before.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Qiubai chuckled, “I think we’ve found our starting point for the investigation.”

Xu Yeming was taken aback, then nodded.

Their purpose here was to investigate what exactly happened during the year when Xu Canghai joined Cangxuan Academy.

It seems now, the rumors were likely true.

Based on the timeline, Xu Canghai and his wife Bai Qingxin were being pursued a few days before Xu Canghai left Cangxuan Academy.

If the rumor is true, then something significant must have happened within Cangxuan Academy during Xu Canghai’s time.

And Cangxuan Academy might have played a role that should not see the light of day.

Moreover… judging by the way the Fourth Elder looked at Xu Yeming, he might already be suspecting Xu Yeming’s identity.

After all, Xu Yeming bears the surname Xu and, being Xu Canghai’s son, naturally shares similar bloodline energies.

To someone at the Fourth Elder’s realm, noticing this wouldn’t be difficult.

However, since it was Xu Yeming’s issue, Ye Qiubai did not intend to take over, so he turned to Xu and asked, “Xu, what do you plan to do?”

Xu Yeming thought for a moment and then said, “If it’s really as suspected, we can only wait for now. After all, we are still on their territory, and we can’t blatantly investigate an elder.”

Saying this, Xu Yeming smiled and added, “Besides, I think it won’t be long before the Fourth Elder makes a move.”

Ye Qiubai nodded.

Xu Yeming’s thoughts coincided with his own.

…

As the two discussed their next steps, the news of Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming mocking Cangxuan Academy was exaggerated and spread by malicious individuals.

Soon, students from both the inner and outer courtyards began vocally criticizing the two.

Some have even discussed challenging Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming.

Fallen Water Peak.

The basic requirement to reside here is to be a personal disciple, and one must also rank in the top ten among the personal disciples to be eligible to live at Fallen Water Peak.

In the highest cavern dwelling there.

A man was listening to the voice transmission from the jade pendant.

“Ding Xuan, those two people from Azure Heaven Academy are too arrogant, they dare to look down on our Cangxuan Academy! They don’t even realize how much deeper our foundation is compared to theirs.”

Ding Xuan casually put the voice transmission jade pendant aside, supported himself on the table, and tapped his fingers rhythmically on the desk producing a light “bang bang” sound.

“Azure Heaven Academy, huh… What are those two called?”

The man thought for a moment and then said, “One is called Ye Qiubai, the other is Xu Yeming.”

Upon hearing the three words Ye Qiubai, Ding Xuan’s pupils slightly constricted.

“It’s him…” After a while, Ding Xuan frowned slightly: “Why did he choose this time to come to Cangxuan Academy?”

From within the jade pendant came a voice, “Not sure… But if Brother Ding Xuan makes a move, it could surely suppress their arrogance, right?”

However, Ding Xuan shook his head: “No need for me to make a move.”

He then cut off the voice transmission in the jade pendant and said, looking at the candle flame in front of him, “Someone will naturally take action… Besides, I don’t have the time to intervene in such matters now.”

After saying this, he slightly turned the candle on the table, and a secret door opened beside him.

As Ding Xuan walked in, the secret door automatically closed, making it impossible for the naked eye to detect its existence…

…

At the residence of the fourth elder.

Yang Huan looked coldly at the fourth elder and said, “Master, why would the dean agree to let people from Azure Heaven Academy come to our academy? How are they worthy?”

The fourth elder shook his head and said, “This is not something you should guess about, just focus on your cultivation.”

While speaking, the elder’s gaze slowly became profound, seemingly contemplative.

Yang Huan did not disturb him.

Until the fourth elder spoke again, “Find an excuse to spar with that Xu Yeming, don’t kill him, just force him to use his full strength.”

Yang Huan was slightly stunned, then nodded.

“Also, it seems that no one is willing to take those two from Azure Heaven Academy on a tour of the academy, right?”

The fourth elder pondered for a moment.

“It seems Xuanyuan Clan has some grudges with that Ye Qiubai? Then, let’s pass the message to Xuanyuan Clan, I think they would be more than willing to send someone over.”

…

At that time.

In a bamboo forest by a waterfall, the First Elder was seated cross-legged on a smooth rock, not cultivating, but rather staring blankly at the bamboo forest in front of him.

Images flashed through his mind like viewing flowers on horseback.

He muttered in a low voice, “After so many years, have we finally returned to the Cangxuan Continent?”

“But… Is it too rash to return now? Moreover, the Xu Family and Xuanyuan Clan have grown stronger since they joined forces, handling this poorly might repeat the past incidents.”

Thinking of this.

The First Elder’s expression gradually became resolute, he took a deep breath and stood up, looking at the sea of bamboo in front of him, he said softly, “In the past, I couldn’t help you all, but if I confirm that young man’s identity, I will ensure his safety in Cangxuan Academy… even at the cost of my old life.”

Three days had passed.

Despite constant clamoring outside the courtyard where Ye Qiubai and his companion were staying, still, no one took them on a tour of the academy.

On this day, a man with a sword strapped to his waist arrived at the location, and loudly announced, “Xuanyuan Che of the Xuanyuan Clan, entrusted by the academy, is here to take the two from Azure Heaven Academy on a tour of the academy!”