That Is Not My Sister But Bibi Dong?!

Since Ye Tian was introduced by Elder Ghost, Shi Fei took special care.

He quickly summoned a female student and introduced her to Ye Tian:

"This is Xiao Ying, the class monitor of Class Eight. She happens to be on night duty tonight."

After the introduction, Shi Fei smiled and turned to Xiao Ying, pointing at Ye Tian:

"This gentleman is a distinguished guest from Martial Soul City. He wishes to meet Ye Xinglan. Please go and invite her."

"I'll trouble Miss Xiao for this," Ye Tian said with a slight bow in thanks.

Xiao Ying glanced at Ye Tian, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

For even a protector like Shi Fei to be so respectful, this man's identity must be extraordinary.

And he looked so young.

Not daring to meet Ye Tian's gaze, Xiao Ying lowered her head and respectfully addressed Shi Fei:

"Protector, I'm afraid I can't fulfill this task."

Shi Fei frowned. "Do you have a conflict with Ye Xinglan?"

"Not at all. I have a decent relationship with her," Xiao Ying replied, bowing.

"But Ye Xinglan isn't in the camp at the moment."

"She was promoted to Grand Soul Master some time ago. Half a month ago, she formed a team to hunt for a soul ring. They haven't returned yet."

"This..."

Shi Fei's heart sank.

For a Grand Soul Master, half a month was more than enough to hunt a soul ring.

If she hadn't returned, it likely meant she had encountered danger.

Even though special training teams were accompanied by instructors when they went out for soul ring hunts, accidents were not uncommon.

Not just uncommon—such incidents happened frequently.

Every time special training was conducted, a few students would die this way.

To Shi Fei, this was nothing unusual.

After all, from small regional academies to prestigious institutions like the Martial Soul Hall Academy, students and teachers died every year while hunting soul beasts.

This mortality rate was considered within the normal range of education.

But this time was different.

Ye Xinglan was the sister of the important figure standing before him. If she died in his training camp...

Even if Elder Ghost vouched for him, Shi Fei's days in Martial Soul Hall would be difficult.

As an experienced protector who had served Martial Soul Hall for decades, he knew its unspoken rules well.

Offending a person of this status was akin to having one's head hanging by a thread.

Cold sweat broke out on Shi Fei's forehead as he hunched over and said with a forced smile:

"Lord Ye, perhaps there are too few soul beasts in the area, which is why your sister has not returned yet."

Hearing Xiao Ying's words, Ye Tian's mood worsened.

Although he had never been to the Star Dou Forest, he knew how dangerous it was.

Soul beasts harbored deep hatred for humans—especially soul masters.

If she hadn't returned after half a month, the chances of survival were slim.

At this thought, Ye Tian felt a deep sense of helplessness.

How could this happen...

He had only just found his sister's whereabouts.

And now, all he got was grim news.

"Please don't worry, my lord! Starting tomorrow, I will organize a search of the area," Shi Fei quickly offered.

"We will find your sister—alive!"

Originally, Shi Fei had meant to say, alive or dead, but realizing how inauspicious that sounded, he changed his wording.

Ye Tian, however, weakly waved his hand and shrugged off Shi Fei's support.

"My mindset isn't so fragile."

Then, Ye Tian turned to Xiao Ying.

"Did Ye Xinglan's departure comply with the special training program's regulations?"

Shi Fei's hand trembled slightly at these words.

Was Ye Tian looking to hold him accountable?

"Yes, my lord," Xiao Ying answered with her head lowered.

"Oh."

Ye Tian responded indifferently.

He never blamed others unfairly.

Since it was within the regulations, Shi Fei wasn't at fault.

Closing his eyes, Ye Tian gently rubbed his forehead.

"There's no need to mobilize students for the search tomorrow.

The Star Dou Forest is dangerous. I can't risk others' lives just to find my sister."

"What about your sister...?" Shi Fei asked hesitantly, though he secretly sighed in relief.

This important guest was quite reasonable.

"I will search for her myself," Ye Tian said, gazing outside the tent.

With the abilities of Hai Mo Nu and the others, even if Shi Fei's entire team helped, they wouldn't be as effective.

"My lord, I will go with you," Xiao Ying stood up respectfully.

"When our special training members go out, we leave special markings to help us return.

If I accompany you, we can follow the markings and find Ye Xinglan faster."

After saying this, Xiao Ying stole a glance at Ye Tian.

If she could help him, she might gain favor, which could help her family escape its current crisis...

With this thought, her resolve strengthened.

Seeing Xiao Ying volunteer, Shi Fei was more than happy.

He gave her an approving look and reminded Ye Tian:

"Xiao Ying has excellent observational skills. She has led teams into the Star Dou Forest multiple times and has rich field experience."

"Alright." Ye Tian nodded in agreement.

The priority was finding his sister.

Since Xiao Ying was willing to help, there was no reason to refuse.

After accepting her assistance, Ye Tian turned to Shi Fei.

Since he would be searching the Star Dou Forest for his sister, he might as well take the opportunity to gather materials for refining the Soul Purification Holy Pill.

Taking out a map of the Star Dou Forest from his storage space, Ye Tian spread it before Shi Fei and asked:

"Protector Shi Fei, do you know where Ghost Vine and Fire Rhinoceros soul beasts are commonly found?"

Hearing this, Shi Fei chuckled.

"My lord, you've asked the right person."

"I am very familiar with these two soul beasts."

"Especially Ghost Vine—Elder Ghost himself has a soul ring from one."

"I was the one who helped him find it back in the day!"

Proudly reminiscing, Shi Fei beamed.

But then he recalled that Ye Tian's sister was missing and quickly restrained his smile.

He carefully explained:

"Ghost Vine likes to parasitize ancient trees over a thousand years old. It's not a rare species.

You might even find some around the outskirts of the camp if you search thoroughly."

Ye Tian nodded slightly.

If it wasn't a rare species, that made things easier.

Shi Fei continued:

"As for the Fire Rhinoceros, its name is misleading.

It's not a fire-type soul beast but a water-type one.

It gets its name because its large horn glows like a flame."

"Fire Rhinoceross prefer living near swamps."

He pointed to a spot on the map.

"In the Misty Swamp of the Star Dou Forest, there's a Fire Rhinoceros herd."

(End of Chapter)

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