Chapter 163 | The Otherworld Journey That Starts From a Slime

After finally shaking off the fanatical fans, everyone returned to Zhang Ye’s dormitory.

Zhang Ye collapsed onto the sofa and said, “I’m exhausted...”

Talia laughed and said, “The title of God of Song is definitely yours now.”

Zhang Ye smiled and then asked, “How many points did we earn this time?”

Over ten thousand people had come, each paying a hundred points, though freshmen paid thirty. By that calculation... there should be at least eight hundred thousand points!

“We earned nearly nine hundred thousand!” Talia grew excited at the mention of it. She looked at Zhang Ye as if he were a treasure, her face filled with joy, looking as if she were about to give him a kiss.

Earning nine hundred thousand wasn't the only thing. Talia had just received messages from guild members saying that a large number of students wanted to join the Rock Guild.

At least several hundred people!

This made Talia so happy she couldn't contain herself.

The Rock Guild was alive!

Because of one person’s concert, it was back from the dead!

“After singing for so long, I’m hungry again.” Zhang Ye rubbed his stomach and then said to everyone, “I’ll put together a BBQ banquet to celebrate.”

Everyone’s eyes lit up at his words, and they all agreed enthusiastically.

Afterward, everyone went to the backyard and began the BBQ banquet.

While everyone was eating happily, a fiery red figure radiating powerful mana appeared before them.

“Big Nana?” Zhang Ye was stunned, looking at the fiery-haired Leona Salomon standing before them.

With an excited smile on her face, Leona didn't say a word as she walked up to Zhang Ye and gave him a heavy peck on the cheek.

What the hell!

Zhang Ye was shocked.

Everyone else was even more shocked.

Although Leona had kissed Zhang Ye a few times before, those instances had been in private. This time, however, it was done openly!

Renomon stared at his big sister with his mouth wide open, his gaze shifting back and forth between Zhang Ye and Leona. Finally, he pursed his lips and gave a slight nod.

Yeah... I think this is good!

Brother Ye is a monster, and Big Sis is a genius. A monster and a genius—it works!

The logic of a dense straight man was just that simple.

The others watched the two of them while covering their mouths.

Mentor Leona was actually making such a bold display of affection. This was... so exciting!

No one thought there was anything wrong with it.

Zhang Ye was handsome, powerful, gentle, humorous, and could sing. It was perfectly normal for Leona to like him.

However, when Zhang Ye felt Leona kiss him, his heart skipped a beat for some reason, and he felt a strange, inexplicable discomfort.

But he quickly shook his head, casting aside the odd feeling.

They were kissing; what did it have to do with him...

Zhang Ye’s heart was pounding. Regarding Leona’s boldness, he only wanted to say—give me another one!

“Big Nana, what are you so happy about?” Zhang Ye couldn't help but ask as he watched the laughing Leona.

“I’ve broken through to Four-star Saint-tier!” Leona laughed boisterously, then cupped Zhang Ye’s cheeks and gave them a vigorous squeeze. “It’s all because of you, Little Ye!”

“Huh?” Zhang Ye was puzzled. “How is it because of me?”

“I originally thought it was a pity that I couldn't go to your concert because of my cultivation,” Leona said with a smile. “Who knew you were such a little monster!”

“Your singing could actually trigger the power of laws, allowing it to spread throughout the entire All Souls City!”

“Even I heard it!”

“Moreover, the singing helped consolidate my state of mind and cultivation. While listening to your song and cultivating, my bottleneck actually vanished! It would have originally taken me a month or two to break through, but I unexpectedly did it today!”

Speaking of this, Leona couldn't help but burst into laughter again. “I even made a bet with Carter on whether I could break through to Four-star Saint-tier within a month. The stake was a bottle of Life Dew!”

“I’ve made a huge profit, hahaha!”

Upon hearing this, everyone understood. So that was it.

Zhang Ye’s singing could guide people to ignore bottlenecks and break through directly, and it even worked on those at the Saint-tier. This was truly terrifying!

After reaching the Saint-tier, breaking through each minor stage was incredibly difficult, let alone major ones.

Once a stage reached its peak, one could immediately attempt to charge into the next stage. If successful, they would advance directly from the peak!

However, this required accumulating power, so most people would begin to consolidate and build up strength once they reached the peak. But Leona didn't need that. Her foundation was extremely stable, and she had accumulated a vast amount of power. As long as she broke through the peak, she could potentially advance to the next major stage immediately!

Of course, this also took time. Leona had originally thought she would need a month or two to break through the barrier, but she had done it today!

Being able to break through so easily and even winning a bottle of Life Dew, it was no wonder Leona was so overjoyed that she kissed Zhang Ye.

Life Dew was a sacred object that only the Elven race could produce. It possessed the powerful effect of extending life and saving people from the brink of death. As long as someone still had a breath left, a single drop of Life Dew would ensure they wouldn't die for a short time. Half a bottle would make them as healthy as a horse again!

It was something that could be sought but not easily found on the market. Since the rumors of the Elven race's extinction, Life Dew was no longer produced. Most of the existing supply was held by the Holy See, with very little circulating in the market.

Whenever it appeared, the transaction price would exceed a hundred million!

Leona had truly hit the jackpot!

Seeing Leona so happy, Zhang Ye became happy as well. “Then is there a reward? For example, some BBQ you grilled yourself!”

Leona gave a hearty laugh. “No problem!”

With that, Leona personally took charge of the cooking and grilled a sumptuous BBQ feast for Zhang Ye.

“Ah—” Zhang Ye opened his mouth, looking at Leona expectantly.

Leona laughed. “You want me to feed you too?”

“Mhm!” Zhang Ye nodded with a face full of anticipation.

Leona naturally fulfilled this small wish of his.

Eating the BBQ that Leona had personally grilled and fed to him, Zhang Ye felt comfortable all over, his face radiating happiness.

Everyone watched with amazement.

So Mentor Leona could actually be this gentle.

However, this gentleness was likely only directed toward Zhang Ye.

After finishing the BBQ, Leona said impatiently, “I’m going to find Carter to collect my winnings now.”

“Okay, goodbye Big Nana.”

“Goodbye.”

Watching Leona leave, Zhang Ye still had a smile on his face, which drew teasing looks from everyone.

At this moment, Renomon walked over, threw an arm around Zhang Ye’s shoulder, and said seriously, “Brother Ye!”

“What’s up?” Zhang Ye looked at him.

“That is my most respected big sister, so...” Renomon gave Zhang Ye’s shoulder a heavy pat. “You must not let her down!”

Zhang Ye smiled and replied, “I won’t!”

Renomon nodded and then sighed inwardly.

Leona was powerful and beautiful. The people pursuing her could form a line stretching from the Lionheart Empire all the way to the ends of the East.

Unfortunately, she was also full of wildness. No one had ever been able to tame this beautiful and powerful lioness.

Zhang Ye was the first person Leona had ever treated this way.

After spending these days together, Renomon knew what kind of person Zhang Ye was.

He was powerful and confident but not arrogant, and he was gentle with others, taking care of everyone like an older brother.

Renomon naturally had a high opinion of such a person.

If Leona could be with him, Renomon wouldn't object or refuse; he would only offer his blessings.

...

Little Xi Ya returned to her dormitory and was about to go back to her room to cultivate when Qiya called out to her.

“Stop right there.”

Xi Ya’s shoulders trembled as she looked at her sister. “Sister Qiya...”

“Your luck is quite good, actually winning the God of Song’s Lucky Grand Prize.” Qiya gave a soft laugh, her voice tinged with sarcasm and jealousy.

Why should this waste get the grand prize?

That was ten thousand points!

Points could be exchanged for gold coins, but gold coins couldn't be exchanged for points.

Furthermore, All Souls Academy operated on a closed-campus system. Students weren't allowed to leave without missions or special circumstances. Thus, it could be said that within the academy, points were everything.

What use would ten thousand points be in the hands of this waste?

“Hand the points over to me for safekeeping, so they don't get stolen by someone,” Qiya said as if it were only natural.

As for whether it was truly for safekeeping... hehe.

It was the same logic as parents keeping their children’s New Year's money safe.

Xi Ya bit her lip, her eyes brimming with tears.

Qiya’s brow furrowed.

Normally, if she said something like this, Xi Ya would fearfully hand over the points because she knew Xi Ya’s character.

Weak! Cowardly!

However, at this moment, Xi Ya seemed a bit different.

“What, didn't you hear me?” Qiya’s voice grew colder.

Xi Ya clenched her small fists and suddenly looked up, her large eyes filled with stubbornness. “No... that's not necessary, Sister Qiya... I... I can keep them safe myself...”

Her voice was still soft, but the emotion flowing within it was incredibly firm.

“What do you mean?” Qiya’s gaze turned cold. “You don't trust me?”

Xi Ya shook her head. “No... these are the points the God of Song gave me. I... I will keep them safe!”

Upon hearing this, the mana within Qiya’s body suddenly surged. Xi Ya was instantly sent flying, only stopping when she hit the wall.

Pain and fear made her lips tremble, but this time, she would not back down.

She had had enough of backing down time and time again.

This time, she was determined to protect what belonged to her!

“I’ll say it one more time. Give them to me, and I’ll keep them safe for you!” Qiya looked at her coldly, the mana capable of cutting through space already condensing in her hand.