This was all James could do to help. From now on, Melany would have to depend on herself.

After greeting James, Melany turned to leave.

Coincidentally, she lived just next door to James. Perhaps this was Sect Elder Yoan’s special arrangement.

After joining the Welkin Academy, James cultivated in the courtyard each day. Though he wanted to enter the Celestial Abode’s Time Chamber, he was worried that he would be assigned tasks by his seniors. Things would certainly become troublesome should he simply vanish without a trace. So, he decided against heading to the Celestial Abode for the time being.

Three days later, Yoan appeared in James’ courtyard.

Seeing this, James hurriedly stood up and greeted him respectfully, “Sect Elder.”

Yoan waved slightly.

James looked at him, intrigued by his sudden visit.

“You must be James Caden, aren’t you?” Yoan asked.

“Yes.” James nodded and asked, “Is something the matter, Sect Elder?”

Yoan stroked his beard and said smilingly, “I hav