Half a month later… everyone returned safely to the Imperial Capital.
Upon returning to the Imperial Capital Academy, Tang Miao learned that it wasn't just Mo Fan who had encountered Zhan Kong; Peng Liang, Song Xia, Jingjing, and Bai Tingting had also all returned safely.
This time, while Pearl Institute suffered some losses, they were clearly very, very small in comparison.
The Imperial Capital Academy, however, suffered extremely heavy losses this time!
Pearl Institute lost Luo Song and Shen Mingxiao.
But Imperial Capital Academy lost Ming Cong, Lu Zhenghe, Liao Mingxuan, Zhao Mingyue, Xu Dalong, and Xiaofeng—a total of six people!
Although Lu Zhenghe deserved his death due to Lu Nian, the other five were truly a loss for Imperial Capital Academy… Regardless, things were as they were, Lu Nian was gone, and Imperial Capital Academy could only be thankful that some people had returned alive.
As for Lu Nian's death, the news reports did not mention that Tang Miao and the others had killed him.
This was at Tang Miao's request; it was better to keep a low profile.
After two days of rest in the Imperial Capital, Qiu Yuhua and the other teachers leading the group were ready to take Tang Miao and the others back to the Magic City.
In fact, as soon as they returned that day, Qiu Yuhua had wanted to leave with them. The reason, of course, was fear that Tang Miao would be poached!
During this experience, both school officials were very clear that Tang Miao's strength was already comparable to a high-level mage!
Of course, they still didn't know that Tang Miao had already broken through to the high-level; otherwise, regardless of their mood, the teachers would have immediately taken everyone away… In a training ground at Imperial Capital Academy, Tang Miao looked at Mu Ningxue beside him and said, "We're going back tomorrow. If you have any problems with your body, come find me in the Magic City."
"Okay, thank you again this time." Mu Ningxue nodded, saying "thank you" once more!
After all, if it hadn't been for Tang Miao this time, she might not have made it back at all.
Hearing this, Tang Miao reached out and took Mu Ningxue's small hand.
In that instant, Mu Ningxue's first reaction was to refuse. However, when she saw Tang Miao's ice-element energy emanating, she didn't refuse. In her opinion, she thought Tang Miao was checking on her?
Mu Ningxue clearly hadn't realized that Tang Miao's original intention was to hug her, but upon sensing her immediate repulsion, he cleverly changed it to a check… Now, as long as Mu Ningxue didn't use the "Ice Crystal Bow," she wouldn't actually have any problems. She just wasn't aware of it… After holding her soft little hand for a moment, Tang Miao let go with a hint of disappointment. For this cold beauty, if he pursued her wholeheartedly, it wouldn't be difficult.
But, for him to act like Mo Fan, licking his way to the end?
Tang Miao couldn't do it… After all, if he ended up with nothing after all that effort, wouldn't he be utterly humiliated?
If he couldn't conquer her now, he would just have to let fate decide later.
Immediately, Tang Miao said very seriously, "As long as you don't use the Ice Crystal Bow right now, you shouldn't suffer from the backlash anymore."
Mu Ningxue nodded, and it was because of this that she was extremely grateful to Tang Miao! Her frozen heart already had tiny cracks, otherwise, when Tang Miao had just held her hand, she would have directly used an ice lock to make Tang Miao understand that her hand wasn't something to be casually held!
…After bidding farewell to Mu Ningxue, everyone, led by the teachers, left the Imperial Capital.
Upon returning to the Magic City, Tang Miao was called into Dean Xiao's office.
He was very glad that he had allowed Tang Miao to go this time, as he had saved so many students from Pearl Institute!
Dean Xiao said with a beaming smile, "Letting you go as an exchange student this time was truly the most correct decision I have ever made!"
"Hmm, Dean Xiao, I fully agree with that statement." Tang Miao nodded, admitting it without a hint of modesty.
Dean Xiao's mouth twitched… While it was indeed a fact! But, Tang Miao's demeanor, no matter how you looked at it, seemed to invite a beating?
"Dean Xiao, you don't need to thank me too much, I can't bear it. Why not give me something practical."
"For example, spirit seed fragments, beast souls suitable for my little Bai to advance, or something like that…"
"Or cash would also work…" Tang Miao looked at Dean Xiao, speaking without any politeness.
Speaking of which, he had contributed a lot this time! Although the harvest was indeed not small, all the essence that could be converted into money was used up. He also had to feed his daughter every day… His funds were very tight right now!
Currently, Tang Miao only had fifty million left.
If he didn't get some income soon, let alone improving his strength, he wouldn't even be able to afford to raise his daughter… Dean Xiao had just been smiling happily, but after hearing what Tang Miao said, his face instantly darkened… Although he hadn't planned to just give Tang Miao a verbal commendation, what was this demand!?
However, hearing Tang Miao mention "advancement" just now? Dean Xiao paused, then said, "You broke through to the high-level?"
Tang Miao nodded, and Dean Xiao said with surprise in his eyes, "You little brat… you really are a monster!"
It was rare to see Dean Xiao like this; clearly, his breakthrough to the high-level was quite unbelievable. And it was indeed a bit too fast!
However, this was already surprising?
Tang Miao thought to himself: I haven't even told you that I didn't just break through to one high-level!
In the end, after thinking about it, he didn't mention it, lest he really be regarded as a monster by Dean Xiao.
"Hehe…"
Tang Miao just smiled, and Dean Xiao continued, "Your dimensional summoned beast, although very powerful, is not a creature of this world. Are you sure you want to help it evolve?"
In Dean Xiao's opinion, this matter was somewhat not worth it. After all, dimensional summoned beasts are not from this world, and whether they help or appear depends entirely on their mood.
Tang Miao nodded indifferently, saying, "That is natural."
"This time, Little Bai contributed a lot in the desolate city, and even almost died in Jinlin City. Just for that, it deserves my help to advance."
For Tang Miao to deal with these necessities himself, he really couldn't do it. After all, he was poor!
His daughter was getting more expensive to feed, and the monthly milk powder money was enough to give Tang Miao a headache. He also needed resources to quickly improve his Space and Summoning elements. Otherwise, the third high-level awakening would be God knows when… So, he would fleece them whenever he could!
On the other hand, even if the school paid, they wouldn't actually lose out. After all, the benefits he would bring to Pearl Institute in the future would definitely outweigh their contributions.
Sure enough, Dean Xiao nodded and chuckled, "Alright, I'll help you purchase these. You're really not being polite with me now, you little rascal!"
Tang Miao clasped his hands together and bowed, saying, "Then thank you, Dean!"