Chapter 24

When Li Luo was surprised that Yan Lingqing came from the Holy Profound Star Academy, the two groups of people had already approached.

"Hehe, Young Master, the presence of the Chief Administrator at Xiyang House truly brings glory to this place." The middle-aged man named Bei Yu spoke first, his face full of genuine and warm smiles.

Compared to his enthusiasm, Yan Lingqing was much colder. She merely glanced at Cai Wei, then her gaze swept over Li Luo, and she put her hands in her pockets without any intention of speaking.

"Vice President Bei Yu, Xiyang House is a property of Luo Lan Manor. There's nothing to be honored by the Young Master visiting his own property, right?" Cai Wei smiled.

Bei Yu was taken aback, then quickly nodded with a smile, "I misspoke."

He stayed and chatted for a while, then bowed to Li Luo, saying he had matters to attend to, and left directly.

Li Luo watched this scene, clearly showing that Bei Yu had completely sided with Pei Hao. So, when facing him, although he seemed enthusiastic, he actually carried some caution and distance.

That enthusiasm was just an act.

In contrast, although Yan Lingqing had been cold and distant, she had stayed with them all along without finding an excuse to leave.

However, after Bei Yu left, Yan Lingqing's expression eased somewhat, and she asked Cai Wei, "Sister Cai Wei, what are you doing here today?"

Her voice was clear and pleasant, like a stream, cold and charming.

Cai Wei walked up and linked arms with Yan Lingqing, smiling coyly, "I'm bringing the Young Master to take a look."

Both women were of exceptional beauty and temperament, and standing together, they were a feast for the eyes. However, being so close also revealed some differences.

If Cai Wei was undulating and majestic, then Yan Lingqing was more like a flat plain.

Li Luo's gaze swept over, but it was still noticed by Yan Lingqing's sharp eyes. She immediately lifted her chin slightly and said with a hint of disdain, "Little brother, what are you comparing?"

Li Luo innocently blinked.

Yan Lingqing huffed, ignored him, and pulled Cai Wei to walk inside.

Li Luo didn't mind and followed behind.

As they entered Xiyang House and climbed a corridor bridge, they could see on both sides of the bridge, several-story-high refining platforms.

These platforms were divided into many rooms, each with a transparent crystal wall in front. Through the crystal walls, one could see figures in white robes busily working inside.

On the tables in the room, many transparent crystal bottles hung. At this moment, those figures in white robes were holding various bottles and jars, constantly mixing. Occasionally, some rooms would flash with blue light, indicating the creation of a spirit water.

"Sister Cai Wei, in this Xiyang House branch, there are two 4th Rank Phase Refiners, nine 3rd Rank Phase Refiners, sixteen 2nd Rank Phase Refiners, and thirty-three 1st Rank Phase Refiners."

Li Luo curiously observed, and at the same time, Yan Lingqing's cold voice came from ahead. He secretly smiled, as Cai Wei, being the Chief Administrator, must have already known this information. Clearly, Yan Lingqing was saying it for his benefit.

This friend of Jiang Qing'e, though seemingly cold, actually had a good heart, and he understood that it was mostly because of Jiang Qing'e.

After a tour, Yan Lingqing led the two to her workplace, her refining room.

"Sister Cai Wei, you didn't just come here to look around, did you?" Upon arriving, Yan Lingqing took off her coat, revealing a simple shirt that outlined her slender and slim figure. Her gaze was on the refining platform, clearly focused on her work.

"It's because of the Young Master."

Cai Wei smiled, "He wants to understand Phase Refiners."

Yan Lingqing looked at her with confusion, "He isn't...?"

She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear. Li Luo was a Void Phase, so why would he want to understand Phase Refiners?

Cai Wei lightly patted her hand and said to Li Luo with a teasing smile, "Start your performance, let our prodigy be surprised."

Li Luo was speechless but still activated his Water Phase, releasing blue phase energy.

"This... this is the Water Phase?"

Yan Lingqing's face finally showed some surprise. She lifted her delicate fingers to adjust her silver-rimmed glasses and looked at Li Luo, "You have a phase?"

Li Luo nodded and said sincerely, "It's a 5th Rank Water Phase. So I want to learn Phase Refinement and become a Phase Refiner."

Yan Lingqing's crescent-shaped eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Isn't your Southwind Academy about to have its academy exams soon? Shouldn't you focus on cultivation and try to enter the Holy Profound Star Academy first? The Holy Profound Star Academy has a Phase Refinement Institute, where there are many good teachers."

Li Luo smiled, "I just want to get familiar with it."

Yan Lingqing looked at Li Luo, seemingly understanding something. Although Li Luo had awakened his phase, it seemed to be too late. With his current strength, he might not truly enter the Holy Profound Star Academy. If so, becoming a Phase Refiner early on would provide other paths for the future.

"Since the Young Master has the ambition, you, the prodigy, should teach him." Cai Wei persuaded from the side.

Yan Lingqing looked at her helplessly, then put down the crystal bottle in her hand, "Do you know the basics of Phase Refiners?"

Li Luo quickly nodded. After obtaining his Water Phase, he had immediately learned the basics of Phase Refiners.

Yan Lingqing flicked her finger, and a blue phase energy shot out from her fingertip, like a water line, wrapping around a bundle of books and tossing them in front of Li Luo.

"Read them all."

Li Luo didn't say anything but sat down at the table and began to read the books on Phase Refiners.

"You can sit down. I still have some work to finish." Seeing that Li Luo didn't show any impatience, Yan Lingqing nodded slightly and told Cai Wei before going to her workbench to continue her work.

Cai Wei yawned and sat down beside, pretending to rest.

...

At the same time, in another room of Xiyang House.

"What did the Young Master and the Chief Administrator do?" Bei Yu sat in a chair, his expression calm as he asked the person in front of him.

"Nothing much, just toured around and went to Vice President Yan's workroom." The person replied.

Bei Yu nodded, "Keep a close eye on them. If they meet anyone, note it down. The most important thing right now is to make me the president of this branch. Once successful, I can make Yan Lingqing leave, and then this Xiyang House will be under our control."

"Yes!"

Bei Yu waved his hand, dismissing the person, and then a cold smile appeared on his face.

"Jiang Qing'e, do you think you can compete with me by finding a college girl? Let me tell you, dream on!"

"I, Bei Yu, am determined to take this Xiyang House!"