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A woman dressed in green, with a graceful demeanor as gentle and agile as flowing water, walked over with a smile on her lips. Compared to Xun Er and Xiao Meng's youthful innocence, she possessed a more mature charm.
"Alright, don't just stand outside, come in and rest... including the new students," the green-clad woman said.
Luo Bu exchanged glances with the others and walked towards another tent further away. He was too ashamed to stay here any longer.
"Instructor Ruo Lin, Yu'er missed you so much," Xiao Yu pounced on her, burying her face in the other woman's chest and rubbing against it.
Ruo Lin looked at Xiao Yu in her arms, a doting smile appearing on her face: "Yu'er, long time no see..."
"Huh?" Xiao Ning and Xiao Yan were stunned...
Something was off... this teacher and Xiao Yu, along with that group of beauties, seemed to be in the same class... Their class atmosphere was a bit strange.
"Is this the person you brought? Seems quite good. Who was it that kicked Luo Bu and the others out earlier?" Ruo Lin asked gently.
"It's just that Luo Bu was too arrogant..." Xiao Yu explained.
Ruo Lin shook her head: "I'm not blaming anyone. To have such strength before even entering the academy, I can't pamper such a talented student enough..."
"Oh, that's right, it's her... Xiao Meng, we all call her Xiao Meng... She's usually very gentle, um, but she's a bit stubborn, and when it comes to something related to a certain stinky man, her brain stops working, and she becomes like a powder keg that explodes at the slightest touch."
Xiao Yu introduced her to Ruo Lin, glancing towards Xiao Yan when she mentioned "a certain man."
Ruo Lin looked at Xiao Meng and noticed she was staring blankly at Xiao Yan's back, and her lips twitched involuntarily.
Afterward, Ruo Lin conducted a more detailed test of the Xiao family and graded their potential.
After displaying his astonishing talent, Xiao Yan requested a year's leave.
This caused Ruo Lin, who had just felt like she had found a treasure, to lose most of her joy.
However, seeing Xiao Yan's resolute attitude, she didn't directly refuse, but instead set a test, promising Xiao Yan that if he could withstand twenty rounds against her, she would grant his request and take care of things at the academy for a year.
Naturally, Xiao Yan "barely" passed again.
"I really don't know what to do with you," Ruo Lin put away her whip, returning to her gentle and graceful demeanor.
Faced with Ruo Lin's slightly resentful expression, Xiao Yan felt a little embarrassed and could only scratch his head and offer a smile.
"Alright... since you've already registered with Jia Nan Academy, there's no point in staying in Wu Tan City any longer. Pack up and prepare to leave," Yao Chen's voice sounded in Xiao Yan's mind.
"I understand, Teacher."
The next morning, Xiao Yan first had Butler Mo prepare enough fresh water and food for him, and then he went to the Miert Auction House.
Looking at the long list of supplies he provided, Ya Fei revealed a charming smile:
"Little Xiao Yan, are you planning to leave Wu Tan City with so many supplies needed for wilderness survival?"
"Yes, my teacher will take me on a journey for training, and I probably won't be back for a year or two," Xiao Yan replied.
Ya Fei had already "unintentionally" noticed the connection between Xiao Yan and the mysterious alchemist, so Xiao Yan didn't hide it from her.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Could I trouble Sister Ya Fei to take care of the Xiao family for the next year or two? Xiao Yan will definitely repay you handsomely in the future."
Ya Fei adjusted the monocle made of crystal on her right eye, revealing a captivating smile:
"In the future? How so?"
Xiao Yan suddenly froze. Ya Fei's gesture of adjusting her glasses was very similar to his teacher's.
...And Yao Lao had said that this habit only developed after his soul was invaded by a strange creature.
He took a deep breath and asked with some trepidation, "Sister Ya Fei, when did you develop the habit of wearing a monocle?"
"This? Uncle Gu Ni used to have this habit, and I learned it from him when I was little. What's wrong? Is there something inappropriate?" There was nothing unusual on Ya Fei's face.
Xiao Yan stared at her face for a long time, but he couldn't see anything.
"Why are you staring at people so directly? Others only peek secretly, but you're the only one who openly stares at people's faces," Ya Fei revealed a hint of annoyance.
"It's all because Sister Ya Fei is too charming," Xiao Yan habitually flirted.
"If you say that, your little servant girl might come looking for trouble," she glanced out the window intentionally or unintentionally.
Xiao Yan's expression froze. Knowing Xiao Meng, he felt she could really do something like that.
"Alright, alright, I agree to take care of the Xiao family for a year. Who asked Xiao Yan to ask? How could Ya Fei refuse?" As she spoke, she gave Xiao Yan a charming look.
Xiao Yan swallowed his saliva, suppressed the thoughts in his heart, and stood up and cupped his fist: "Then Xiao Yan will thank Sister Ya Fei in advance."
After Xiao Yan left, Xiao Meng suddenly flipped in through the window.
Seeing her looking at herself with a defensive, wary, and slightly questioning look, Ya Fei chuckled: "Don't worry, I won't do anything to your young master Xiao Yan."
"Have there been any instructions from the main body recently? What are you all doing? Why didn't I receive the notification for this All-Mong Public Vote?" Xiao Meng directly asked her long-standing questions.
Ya Fei answered smoothly: "There are no instructions from the main body, and we don't know its whereabouts... The All-Mong Public Vote can't be held because the Amons are too far apart and communication is inconvenient. As for our movements, it's none of your business..."
"Is that so..." Xiao Meng pinched her right eye socket, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.
"What are you planning to do with the Xiao family here in Wu Tan City?"
"Are you referring to the Hall of Souls?" Wu Meng walked into the room, pulled out a chair from under a table, and sat down.
"Yes, Protector Wu... Although the small details are a bit different, the big changes haven't happened yet, so some things that aren't coincidences, things that are caused by multiple factors, will still happen, right..." Xiao Meng's eyes revealed a bit of sharpness.
"We don't have the ability to confront the Hall of Souls head-on right now. You're not the main body, why are you worrying so much?" Wu Meng adjusted his sitting posture.
"It's precisely because I'm not the main body that I have to worry... The main body only needs to cultivate diligently and work hard to improve its cultivation. We avatars have more to worry about."
Wu Meng clicked his tongue: "Wait a little longer and see how the main body is progressing... If we can swallow Protector Wu, then everything will be fine, but if not, then I will find a way to protect the clansmen who are closely related to Xiao Yan... Are you satisfied with that?"
"Okay, then I'll leave it to you. Young Master Xiao Yan is about to leave, and I have to spend more time with him now," Xiao Meng flipped out of the window again.
Wu Meng raised his right hand, pinched the upper and lower edges of the monocle with his index finger and thumb, walked to the window, looked at Xiao Meng's departing figure, and slowly raised the corners of his mouth, sketching a smile.
...
The midday sun was a bit scorching. Even with the strengthening of Dou Qi on the body, it was still a bit unbearable.
At the gate of Wu Tan City, a black-clothed girl reluctantly bid farewell to a handsome black-haired young man:
"Young Master Xiao Yan, Xiao Meng will be waiting for you at Jia Nan Academy. Good luck! Nalan Yanran is nothing to you!"
"Brother Xiao Yan, Xun Er still says the same thing, I believe you will definitely regain your former glory and honor." Xun Er was dressed in purple, quiet and elegant like a lotus flower, standing tall and graceful.
Xiao Zhan stood behind them, not saying anything, but looking at him with a hopeful gaze.
"Don't die out there. Come back when the time comes, or I'll definitely win Xiao Meng over," Xiao Ning said seriously.
His words directly attracted an elbow strike from Xiao Meng.
"Ouch... that hurts." Xiao Ning clutched his ribs on his waist where he was hit, feigning pain.
"Don't die, you little brat!" Xiao Yu said goodbye with a slightly disgusted look.
Xiao Yan waved his hand, bid farewell to his relatives and friends, bid farewell to this familiar city, and walked forward alone, embarking on his journey.
...
The scorching sun baked the earth, and the flowers and plants by the roadside drooped, looking like they were about to die.
The ground was also dry and cracked, and small cracks spread out like branches of a tree.
Sweat dripped down and evaporated in the blink of an eye.
A handsome young man carried a large ancient ruler on his back. The ruler was painted black and had a pattern of lines, like the flames that was dancing.
Xiao Yan would stop and gasp for breath every time he walked a certain distance, and his legs were shaking.
"Teacher, what the hell is this thing? Does anyone really use such a weapon?" He only felt that his waist was about to be crushed, and the Dou Qi in his body crawled like a tortoise.
"Hehe, hard cultivation, naturally it has to be hard. Did you think I brought you out for training to take you on a picnic? Hurry up, at your current speed, you won't be able to reach Green Mountain Town before dark, and you'll probably have to spend the night in the wilderness," Yao Chen's illusory soul floated behind him.
Xiao Yan quickened his pace a bit, but soon slowed down again.
"Tsk tsk, how are you going to surpass Nalan Yanran like this? Think about your little girlfriend's terrifying background, think about the mysterious family that may exist behind your maid."
Hearing Yao Chen say this, Xiao Yan suddenly had motivation again, gritting his teeth and moving forward.
He took out a small porcelain bottle from his Na Ring and poured out a medicinal pill. This was a Qi Recovery Pill, which had the effect of accelerating the recovery of Dou Qi, and was specially refined for him by Yao Chen before leaving Wu Tan City.
After taking the Qi Recovery Pill, Xiao Yan felt a little better, but the physical fatigue of traveling was still accumulating.
As dusk approached, he finally arrived at the town closest to the Monster Mountain Range.
A group of mercenaries happened to return from outside the town, their faces filled with the joy of completing their mission and about to receive their reward, unscrupulously discussing which women were the tastiest and which tavern's wine was the strongest...
When they passed Xiao Yan, they suddenly stopped and looked over, the monocles on their right eyes reflecting the light.
"Holy crap..." Xiao Yan shuddered, held the Xuan Heavy Ruler in front of him, and made a defensive posture.
"Little brother, are you new to Green Mountain Town?" A rather handsome young man walked out of the crowd.
"Is there anything I can do for you?" Xiao Yan looked slightly nervous.
Ya Fei wears a monocle, Gu Ni wears a monocle, and Jia Liebi wears a monocle. In fact, it doesn't seem abrupt. They are all people with a certain status and are pampered, and generally don't need to fight. If Yao Chen hadn't mentioned the strange creature to him, Xiao Yan wouldn't have noticed this at all...
But a group of mercenaries who fight and kill all day long wearing a monocle looks very out of place.
"It's nothing... just saying hello. My name is Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group," the young man said with a smile.
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