On the road back to Tianxin Academy, Xiao Shuang could also hear Xiao Yu chatting with him.
"A Shuang, why did you become an instructor at Tianxin Academy? Weren't you planning to travel the continent?"
"Xiao Yu, the prerequisite for traveling the continent is having the strength to protect oneself. I'm still too weak right now." Xiao Shuang patiently answered Shen Xiangyu's question.
"I see. Then the most important thing for us now is to grow stronger." Xiao Yu chuckled. "Let's set a small goal first—let's cultivate to the Dou Zun level."
"Hehe, you're a Spirit of Exotic Flame. Your cultivation speed is much faster than mine. Besides, I'm only an Eight-Star Dou Emperor right now. I haven't even broken through to the Dou Zong realm yet." Xiao Shuang smiled helplessly.
"Then you'd better work hard." Xiao Yu spoke very seriously upon hearing that.
"Yes, I really need to work hard."
Using his Dou Qi Wings, Xiao Shuang soon returned to Tianxin Academy and landed at its entrance.
To his surprise, arguing could be heard at the academy gates. That was an extremely rare occurrence.
Xie Mo and the others were still guarding the academy entrance.
"Instructor Xiao, you're back? I'll open the gate for you right away." Xie Mo spotted Xiao Shuang at once and stopped arguing with the people outside.
Upon hearing Xie Mo, a woman ran over and shouted, "You're that Instructor Xiao? Why did you let Shen Xiangyu withdraw from the academy without informing the Shen Family first?"
Clearly, this woman and the other two were from the Shen Family. They had come to demand an explanation. After all, Shen Xiangyu had never returned to the Shen Family since leaving the academy.
"Do not disrespect Instructor Xiao!" Xie Mo drew his weapon and glared at