After using a death-row prisoner in the Heaven Dou City prison to test the Spirit Bone Ability of the Ice Empress Snow Lady Skull Spirit Bone…
Finding that the Spirit Bone Ability left behind by the Snow Empress's sacrifice was quite satisfactory, Ye Yu returned to the Dugu Mansion and fused the Ice Empress Snow Lady Skull Spirit Bone.
In the blink of an eye, several days passed.
Soon, it was time for the Moon Pavilion's graduation ceremony.
Ye Yu went to the Crown Prince's Mansion and, together with Qian Renxue, rode a luxurious carriage toward Moon Pavilion.
Passing through busy, traffic-filled streets…
The carriage finally arrived before a five-story building that looked refined, tranquil, and antique in style.
Above its entrance hung a plaque with two simple characters: Moon Pavilion.
"We're here."
The carriage stopped a short distance from Moon Pavilion's entrance.
With a warm smile, Qian Renxue stepped down with Ye Yu and headed toward the building.
Because this was the day of Moon Pavilion's graduation ceremony…
Many distinguished guests from Heaven Dou City and surrounding towns had been invited to attend.
Thus, at Moon Pavilion's entrance, many richly dressed, refined individuals were coming and going.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Upon seeing Qian Renxue in the first-floor hall of Moon Pavilion, staff members who recognized her identity immediately came out to greet her with deep respect.
Those who hadn't known her identity also quickly bowed upon learning she was Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
"No need for formalities.
Today I am only here as an invited guest, accompanying a friend to Moon Pavilion's graduation ceremony."
Qian Renxue smiled warmly and waved them off.
Hearing her words, many people turned to look at Ye Yu, their eyes showing a flash of admiration.
Ye Yu had always been handsome, but after awakening the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, his looks had elevated further — his long blue-silver hair glistened like crystal, and his eyes shone the same blue-silver hue.
His presence was fresh, natural, unforgettable.
Around them, many noble young ladies lit up at the sight of Ye Yu, eager to learn his identity and wondering if he could be their future husband.
"Big Brother Ye Yu!"
At that moment, a carriage stopped nearby.
Alighting from it, Shui Yue'er's eyes lit up with delight as she called out excitedly upon spotting Ye Yu.
Following the voice, Ye Yu turned his head.
Not far away, Shui Yue'er was smiling broadly, walking hand-in-hand with Shui Bing'er — whose icy-blue eyes also held a trace of surprise — as they approached quickly.
Beside the two sisters walked a tall, slender middle-aged man in blue ceremonial robes.
He had long blue hair, a sapphire forehead band, a handsome face, and a mature, composed bearing.
At the sound of Shui Yue'er's call, the man's gaze fixed on Ye Yu with undisguised astonishment.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Approaching Ye Yu, and knowing Qian Renxue's identity, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, and the middle-aged man all bowed to her.
"Bing'er, Yue'er — you're here too?"
Ye Yu was surprised to see them at Moon Pavilion's graduation ceremony.
"And this is…"
Although Ye Yu had already guessed the man's identity, he still asked.
"This is Marquis of Skywater, and father to Bing'er and Yue'er."
Qian Renxue smiled warmly as she introduced him.
"It is rare indeed to see the Marquis here in the imperial capital — let alone at Moon Pavilion's graduation ceremony."
"Your Highness is joking."
Marquis of Skywater, Shui Qianchuan, chuckled.
"Moon Pavilion is the most renowned academy for etiquette and musical arts on the continent.
Bing'er and Yue'er have always had an interest in music.
When I received Moon Pavilion's invitation, I decided to bring them along to see the event."
Though he said that, the real reason was different.
After Shui Bing'er successfully obtained her fifth Spirit Ring, she and Shui Yue'er returned to Skywater City and told Shui Qianchuan about what had happened in the Extreme North.
Upon learning of Ye Yu's monstrous strength and his heaven-defying Spirit Ring configuration, Shui Qianchuan could hardly believe it — a Titled Douluo in his early twenties with two Martial Souls.
[Note: Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er did not know about the second Martial Soul – Spirit Eyes.]
The first Martial Soul had Spirit Rings starting at the thousand-year level from the first ring, ten-thousand-year level from the third, and hundred-thousand-year level from the seventh!
The second Martial Soul's first Spirit Ring was already hundred-thousand-year!
What kind of freakish genius was this?
He might well ascend to the rank of a god!
On top of that, he had heard Ye Yu had evolved the Martial Souls of Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Huo Wu.
Noticing his daughters seemed to harbor feelings for Ye Yu — perhaps born of being saved by him — Shui Qianchuan began considering a match.
If not marriage, then like Huo Wu of Blazing Academy, at least have Bing'er and Yue'er recognize Ye Yu as their master.
After all, serving such a heaven-defying genius could only be an honor — and with the chance for Martial Soul evolution, it would be no loss.
With this in mind, and learning Moon Pavilion's graduation ceremony coincided with Ye Yu's stay in Heaven Dou City, Shui Qianchuan brought his daughters along.
He hadn't expected to run into Ye Yu directly at Moon Pavilion.
"Ah, the Marquis of Tianshui!" Ye Yu said with a slight smile after learning Shui Qianchuan's identity, clasping his hands and bowing slightly in greeting. "I apologize for my rudeness!"
"Blue Silver Earl, you're just being polite!" Shui Qianchuan said, bowing earnestly to Ye Yu.
"During the trip to the Extreme North, when my daughter Bing'er sought her fifth Spirit Ring, she met danger.
It was only thanks to the Blue Silver Earl's intervention that Bing'er and Yue'er survived.
This life-saving grace is beyond repayment.
I am willing for Bing'er and Yue'er to recognize the Blue Silver Earl as their master from this day forth!"
He spoke with the air of a man determined to repay a favor, brimming with conviction.
He even moved to have both daughters kneel immediately.
Ye Yu was momentarily stunned — he had not expected this turn of events.
"Big Brother Ye Yu, your life-saving grace cannot be repaid!
Yue'er is willing to recognize you as master!"
Shui Yue'er's eyes sparkled. She had already admired Ye Yu and knew of Huo Wu's situation — especially since Huo Wu was her sister's rival.
Without hesitation, she dropped to one knee, right hand over her chest, and pledged:
"Shui Yue'er greets her master!"
After a moment's hesitation, Shui Bing'er also chose to kneel and swear allegiance.