Han Feng left the imperial capital quickly. The Jia Ma Imperial Family and the Alchemist Guild didn't even know Han Feng had been there.
Only the Miteer family, who had received the task, began to make secret plans.
This family had its own set of operating rules and was very skilled in gathering intelligence.
After leaving the imperial capital, Han Feng's next target was the Tagor Desert.
However, since it was on the way, he planned to visit the Xiao family.
The Sea Heart Token he had given to Xiao Zhan before had never been activated, so the Xiao family should still be safe and sound.
Xiao Yan should be an adult now. Having started qi refining at the age of three, with his aptitude, he should be at least a high-level Dou Practitioner now, or maybe even broken through to become a Dou Master.
And Gu Xun'er, she was about the same age as Lin Xian'er.
The eldest miss of a top family on the continent, he wondered how she had been doing in Wu Tan City all these years.
Or perhaps she had already been taken away by her clansmen.
The ancient emperor's bloodline would begin to awaken at a certain age. At this time, returning to the Gu Clan was the most correct choice.
Winter left and autumn came; people and things changed.
Unknowingly, such a long time had passed.
A day later, Han Feng landed outside Wu Tan City.
He took the two girls into the city.
This city on the border of the empire was not as desolate and barren as Desert City. Although the street scenery was not as good as the imperial capital, it was clean and tidy.
The roads were wide, and pedestrians came and went freely, but he didn't know if it was an illusion, but Han Feng felt that this was the result of deliberate renovation.
Normally, the city shouldn't be so "restrained."
"You're signing up so late? The Jia Nan Academy enrollment office is about to close, right?"
"There's still time. I asked specifically, and there are still two days left."
Some people dressed neatly, with confident smiles on their faces, walked towards the largest square in the city.
"Jia Nan Academy?"
Han Feng heard the conversation of passers-by and realized that Jia Nan Academy had come to Wu Tan City to recruit students.
It happened to be these few days.
Han Feng smiled.
What a coincidence.
He followed the crowd to the enrollment square.
Soldiers from the City Lord's Mansion guarded the edge of the square, leaving only one passage.
"It's almost over, and they're still so strict."
Someone sighed.
The reason they came so late was mainly because it was so popular in the past few days. There were crowds of people, and the army was needed to maintain order.
After all, the enrollment of Jia Nan Academy was too important. If ordinary people could seize it, they would have a chance to soar into the sky.
Of course, this probability was very low.
Jia Nan Academy's entrance examination was still quite difficult for ordinary people.
Unless they had good aptitude, or possessed a large amount of cultivation resources.
Most applicants were actually there to join in the fun and would be eliminated in the end.
Reaching the eighth stage of Dou Disciple before the age of twenty was the minimum standard for entering Jia Nan Academy.
Han Feng walked into the passage and saw some senior students organizing predictions and assessments in the square inside.
"Newcomers, line up here."
Although the enrollment was coming to an end, there were still many people coming. A long queue had already formed in front of Han Feng.
Even knowing that hope was slim, they would choose to try their luck at the opportunity to leap over the dragon gate.
"So many little junior brothers and sisters."
Lin Xian'er looked at the lively scene in front of her and said with a smile.
Qing Lin also looked at everyone with bright eyes.
At this time, many people in the enrollment queue turned their eyes to Lin Xian'er and Qing Lin.
"Are they also here to sign up?"
"We came to the right place today!"
Many candidates were pumped up and full of confidence for the upcoming prediction.
If they showed off their skills in front of the two young girls, they should be able to win their favor, right?
The students organizing the assessment were also stunned when they saw Lin Xian'er and Qing Lin.
But they quickly recovered.
"The enrollment resources this year are really not bad. Does Wu Tan City only produce beautiful women?"
"Xiao Xun'er from the first day was also as beautiful as a fairy."
The senior students were originally a bit mentally exhausted, after all, they had been doing repetitive work for so many days. But seeing newcomers who made their eyes light up, they became energetic.
Although the points given by the academy were also a reward for this attendance, having won such an opportunity, they still wanted to interact more with outstanding new students.
The prestige of a senior was best established at this time.
"I heard that Senior Lin Nan is already pursuing Xiao Xun'er?"
"Yeah, he's a seven-star Dou Practitioner."
A student said enviously.
In the entire Outer Academy, a seven-star Dou Practitioner might not be much, but in this Wu Tan City, a seven-star Dou Practitioner in his twenties was already quite good.
"Those near the water get the moon first. That scumbag Lin Nan, how is he so good at flirting with women!"
A student said indignantly.
At this time, Han Feng had already walked to the front.
The student came back to his senses and reached out to stop him.
"Parent, just let them go in by themselves."
"Damn, don't we have to line up?"
Someone in another line shouted loudly, wanting to attract attention.
The senior student ignored him completely.
"Ladies, please come this way. I'll lead the way."
The senior student showed his gentlemanly demeanor and said gently to Lin Xian'er and Qing Lin.
Lin Xian'er responded politely, "Thank you."
But they didn't move. Lin Xian'er leaned close to Han Feng.
"Master, are we going in?"
"Mm, let's go in and take a look. There's a little friend I haven't seen for a long time inside."
"Little friend?"
"A little friend like you."
Han Feng laughed.
The senior student coughed lightly and emphasized, "Senior, outsiders are not allowed to enter our enrollment team."
"Hehe, I'm an elder of Jia Nan Academy. Can't I go in either?"
Han Feng took out his elder token.
The senior student's expression changed drastically.
Why would an elder follow us to Wu Tan City?
He immediately bowed.
"My deepest apologies. Please come in."
Han Feng put away the token and walked into the square under the surprised gazes of the crowd.
After he walked away, the group of people began to discuss.
"Oh my god, that's an academy elder? So young!"
"And so handsome."
"So they are not junior sisters, but senior sisters..."
"Damn, why is your brain full of women! That's an academy elder! If you perform actively, he can get you shortlisted with just one sentence."
A candidate who had studied the assessment rules for many years pondered.
"Maybe that was also part of the assessment just now."
The senior student looked speechlessly at the group of whimsical candidates.
Are you kidding me? Even I didn't get any benefits, and you think you can turn the world upside down?
"Hey, you watch over things for me. I'm going inside to use the restroom."
After speaking, he ran towards the inside of the square, wanting to find an opportunity to contact Han Feng further.
Han Feng arrived inside the square, and at first glance, he saw Xiao Xun'er helping out at the largest tent.
Compared to the little radish from many years ago, she was now graceful and charming.
Following Han Feng's gaze, Lin Xian'er also noticed the young girl.
A trace of amazement flashed in her eyes.
She is indeed very beautiful.
Even prettier than herself.
The feeling of beauty has a standard of assessment.
But Lin Xian'er's aesthetic taste was not bad. Almost everyone she came into contact with was a beauty.
Under this visual inertia, that girl could still highlight her charm and make people remember her.
"Master, who is she?"
Lin Xian'er asked subconsciously.
"Curious?"
Han Feng strode forward.
"Go ask and you'll know."
Lin Xian'er had no choice but to follow.
Her intuition told her that the girl was not ordinary.
Unlike Miteer Ai Lin, the girl in front of her was an existence that could truly pose a threat to her.
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These days, Gu Xun'er had been helping out at the enrollment office at the request of Mentor Ruo Lin.
Her presence indeed stimulated the competitive desire of many candidates.
They all wanted to perform actively.
Gu Xun'er was also somewhat helpless about this.
But thinking that she would soon be able to go to the Black-Corner Region and see Han Feng, she was full of anticipation.
Although Jia Nan Academy and the Black-Corner Region were opposing forces, as a young miss of a large clan, it was easy for her to apply to leave the school for a few days.
"Xun'er."
Just as Gu Xun'er was seriously registering documents.
A gentle voice suddenly came.
Gu Xun'er's pupils shrank, and she raised her head in a daze.
"Do you still recognize me?"
"Mr. Han..."
Gu Xun'er's shocked expression said it all.
She immediately put down the pen and paper in her hand and came to Han Feng.
Although Han Feng's appearance had changed somewhat, Gu Xun'er still recognized him.
So many years.
Day and night of longing, Han Feng's image in Gu Xun'er's mind had not faded, but had become more profound.
Even if his appearance changed, as soon as she heard his voice, Gu Xun'er knew who he was.
"It seems you haven't forgotten."
Han Feng smiled, his fingers gently touching the pendant on his waist, which was engraved with the character "Feng." It was the gift Gu Xun'er had given him back then.
Gu Xun'er's eyes turned red, and she pounced towards Han Feng.
Her movements were fast. Lin Xian'er didn't even react before she saw this girl pounce into her master's arms, her hands hugging him dishonestly from behind.
In a public place, the girl made such a bold move, and Han Feng was also a little stunned.
Even if it's a reunion after a long separation, there's no need to be so excited, right?
However, the other party's passionate and genuine emotions could not be faked under Han Feng's [Brahma Heart] perception.
He gently patted the girl's back.
"Hugging me so tight, are you afraid I'll run away?"
"Mm."
The girl responded softly.
"Alright, everyone is watching."
Han Feng laughed.
Gu Xun'er's face turned very red, and she quickly withdrew her hands and stepped aside.
Her brain must have overheated to make such a bold move.
Gu Xun'er condemned herself.
She had always maintained a cold and aloof image, but just now she had completely exposed herself!
But that wasn't the point.
The key was Mr. Han.
Would he think she was frivolous?
She was just very excited, and in her excitement, she made some instinctive movements.
Mr. Han shouldn't misunderstand, right?
Gu Xun'er comforted herself.
Suddenly, a purple-haired girl walked up to Gu Xun'er and extended a hand wearing an ice-silk glove.
"Hello, my name is Lin Xian'er."
"Hello, my name is... Xiao Xun'er."
At this time, Mentor Ruo Lin of Jia Nan Academy walked out of the tent. The moment she saw Han Feng, her brain went blank.
Wasn't this the Dou Ancestor elder she had seen before?
Before setting off, Ruo Lin happened to see Han Feng crossing the sky with Lin Xian'er and Qing Lin.
Therefore, she had a deep impression.
However, Han Feng had not met Ruo Lin.
"Hello."
As a fellow academy teacher, Han Feng's attitude towards Ruo Lin was very polite.
"Hello!"
Ruo Lin hurriedly bowed.
The person before her was a Dou Ancestor!
The majesty of a Dou Ancestor was inviolable.
Han Feng looked at Gu Xun'er. "I'll go to the Xiao family first. We can talk again when you're done."
Gu Xun'er immediately looked at Ruo Lin, her eyes carrying a hint of apology.
Ruo Lin reacted quickly. "Xun'er, let me handle this. I'm already very grateful that you could come and help these past few days."
"You're welcome. Then, Mentor Ruo Lin, I'll go back first."
"Mm."
After speaking, Gu Xun'er returned the booklet in her hand to Ruo Lin and walked to Han Feng's side with a smile.
"Mr. Han, let's go back together."
Han Feng smiled and nodded.
The four of them left the square together.
The onlookers were dumbfounded. Han Feng had brought two beautiful women who were enchanting enough at first sight, but without stopping for long, he took away another beauty from the square.
That's not fair!
However, as Han Feng and the four walked further and further away, the candidates could only continue their assessment.
Some people, meeting once is enough to amaze a lifetime.
That scene would be engraved deep in their minds, unforgettable.
"Wu Tan City doesn't feel like it's changed much."
Han Feng looked at the scenes on both sides, as if returning to the time when he took Gu Xun'er shopping back then.
But at that time, Gu Xun'er was small, and he had to hold her hand.
Now.
Han Feng glanced at the graceful young girl beside him.
In an ordinary family, she could already be married.
But in the Ancient Emperor Clan, it was still too early.
Before the Ancient Emperor's bloodline was raised to the extreme, it was not suitable to intermarry with humans.
Therefore, cultivators in the Ancient Emperor Clan, whether taking a wife or marrying off, generally did so very late.
"Indeed, it hasn't changed much. It's always been very stable," Gu Xun'er said.
"It's just a bit boring."
Although she appeared generous and elegant to outsiders, she was arrogant in her bones.
Therefore, she rarely played with her peers in the Xiao family. She usually stayed at home reading books and occasionally went out for a stroll.
During this period, Xiao Zhan's youngest son, Xiao Yan, had come to find her again, saying he wanted to be friends with her.
However, Gu Xun'er's attitude was always very plain. The other party seemed to be proud too, and after a few times with no effect, he stopped coming.
"Haven't you made any friends all these years?"
Gu Xun'er shook her head.
"At your age, you should actually go back to your clan," Han Feng said.
Gu Xun'er lowered her head. "Someone from the clan did come to urge me, but I wanted to see Mr. Han before going back."
Han Feng paused. He only realized now that the seed he had unintentionally planted years ago had grown into a towering tree.
"Sorry, I was too busy to come and see you all these years."
Gu Xun'er smiled.
"It doesn't matter. I can come find you too."
Lin Xian'er felt a great sense of foreboding in her heart.
This girl named Xun'er always gave her an uneasy feeling.
The other party's performance was too direct.
Not hiding it at all.
There was a domineering air of "if I want something, I must get it."
Damn it!
She wants to steal Master!
Lin Xian'er clenched her fists, watching the two people chatting and laughing in front of her, gritting her silver teeth.