Chapter 186: Two Old Men Showing Off in Front of the Library Pavilion
As Wu Tian entered the room, he found Ruo Lin and Xiao Yu already inside.
Seated in front of them was a middle aged man in an academy instructor's robe.
"Wu Tian brother, this is Instructor Kuru."
Xun'er introduced him with a smile, gently taking Wu Tian's coat from him.
"Hu Jia and Wu Hao have already recovered. This afternoon, we'll finally enter the Library Pavilion!"
Wu Tian smiled and nodded toward the instructor, though he had little interest in the so called Library Pavilion.
Instead, what caught his attention was the instructor's name.
Kuru… now that was an interesting name.
…
Of course, there was nothing particularly special about the name itself.
Those who understood would understand.
And those who didn't well, Wu Tian, as a proper gentleman, preferred to focus on more pressing matters.
Under Instructor Kuru's guidance, the group arrived at a spacious study room.
The room was well lit, with bookshelves arranged in a crisscross pattern, each filled with various ancient tomes.
The rich scent of books filled the air, giving the room an elegant and scholarly atmosphere.
At the center, three individuals stood in silence.
Before them, seated behind a desk, an elderly man with white hair and a long beard calmly flipped through some documents.
One look at the golden pages in his book, and it was clear this was no ordinary text.
The presence of this elderly figure made the already quiet room feel even more solemn.
The three standing in the center were none other than Wu Hao, Hu Jia, and an unknown nobody whose name Wu Tian couldn't be bothered to remember.
They looked much better than before, their injuries seemingly healed.
Hu Jia, standing at the edge, was glaring at the elderly man behind the desk, her pouty lips puffed out like a frustrated peach.
She looked adorably annoyed.
Of course, the silence was shattered the moment Wu Tian and the others arrived.
The old man immediately closed his book, as if afraid someone might see what he was reading.
His identity was soon revealed Vice Dean Hu Gan himself.
With a glance at his granddaughter, he calmly gave her a look.
Then, in a casual tone, he said,
"Don't expect me to avenge you. This is your fault. If you have the ability, go after Wu Gan and… ahem, beat him up!"
"In Jia Nan Academy, sparring is not forbidden. If you want a rematch, Wu Gan is always available."
Wu Tian: …
You're messing with me, right?
Was this guy deliberately setting things up so his granddaughter would keep chasing after him?
And even hinting at Wu Tian not rejecting her outright?
This old man…
How shameless.
Online matchmaking for his own granddaughter?
Fine. I'll consider making her a maid to warm my bed.
Hu Jia puffed her cheeks and huffed,
"Hmph! I never expected you to help me anyway. I lost, and I admit it! But one day, I'll surpass him and make him submit beneath me!"
Wu Tian: …
Xun'er, standing beside him, heard this clearly.
She would never allow other women to have such thoughts about her Wu Gan brother.
Especially not one like Hu Jia.
Her usually gentle gaze turned ice cold as she said,
"Miss Hu Jia, if you want to challenge Wu Gan brother in the future, you'll have to go through me first."
"If he hadn't jumped off the stage on his own, I wouldn't have won first place. That title belongs to him."
Hu Jia met Xun'er's gaze for a long moment before suddenly smiling mischievously.
"Xun'er, you're here! But tell me, what's so special about Wu Gan? Is he better built than me?"
Xun'er sighed and shook her head.
She decided it wasn't worth explaining.
Only someone ignorant would fail to recognize how extraordinary her Wu Gan brother was.
"Haha, I see you two finally arrived!"
Hu Gan quickly interrupted, acting as if he hadn't just been matchmaking his granddaughter.
"Since you're all here, I won't waste time. You five were the top contenders in this year's Inner Academy selection tournament. As such, you've earned the right to enter the Library Pavilion and test your luck."
As he spoke, he walked toward the back wall.
With a few taps, a low rumbling sound echoed through the room.
A dark passage slowly opened before them.
"Follow me!"
With a wave of his hand, Hu Gan stepped into the passage first.
One by one, the group followed.
Of course, Wu Tian and Xun'er walked in hand in hand.
The dim corridor didn't bother them it only added to their intimate atmosphere.
If only they could… play a game of cards here.
For half an hour, the group moved in silence.
Finally, a faint light appeared at the tunnel's end.
Seeing this, they quickened their pace.
Moments later, they emerged into a vast, open space.
The bright sunlight made them instinctively squint.
They had entered a valley surrounded by steep cliffs.
At the center of this clearing stood an ancient, majestic pavilion.
A weathered plaque hung above the entrance.
Though worn by time, three distinct characters could still be seen:
Library Pavilion.
Despite the passage of centuries, the aura surrounding this place remained powerful.
Hu Gan approached the Library Pavilion but stopped twenty paces away.
Cupping his hands, he called out,
"The top five from this year's selection tournament have arrived. As per the rules, I have brought them here. Please, open the gate!"
His voice, amplified by Dou Qi, echoed throughout the valley.
Wu Tian glanced at the entrance.
Two elderly men sat motionless at the pavilion's gate, as if in deep meditation.
The entire valley fell into a heavy silence.
Wu Tian narrowed his eyes.
These two old fossils sure love showing off.
Trying to act mysterious in front of juniors?
Pathetic.
They had obviously been trampled by true powerhouses in the past.
Real experts had long left their mark on the Dou Qi Continent.
But these two?
They were just pretending to be grandmasters in this tiny valley.
Pfft. Worthless.
Ten minutes of silence passed.
Finally, the two gray robed elders twitched slightly before slowly opening their eyes.
Their gaze swept over the group, eventually landing on Wu Tian.
A hoarse voice broke the silence.
"Young one… what technique do you practice? Even we cannot see through you."
Wu Tian chuckled.
"Just some random technique I picked up on the street."
The two old men blinked.
Random technique?
Picked up on the street?!
A technique so profound that even they couldn't see through it… and he said he just found it?!
That level of luck was absurd!
Wait a minute…
Is this brat showing off more than we are?!
The two elders exchanged glances.
Without pressing further, they simply nodded.
Since they had chosen the path of being gatekeepers, their fate had long been sealed.
"Very well. You may enter."
With synchronized movements, they formed a series of hand seals.
A shimmering spatial doorway appeared before them.
Hu Gan waved his hand.
"Let's go!"
…
(End of Chapter)
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