Departure, Jia Nan Academy!

At that moment, Instructor Ruolin walked over. She glanced at them and smiled knowingly. "It's time. We should be leaving now."

Xiao Shuang nodded. After saying goodbye to Yaoye, he turned and headed toward the Griffon Beast, while Yaoye turned to leave with Jia Xingtian.

Though this meeting had been unexpected, both of them felt quite satisfied with it.

As for the unconscious Royal Family member, Instructor Ruolin personally treated him. Water Attribute was indeed a gentle element, and the youth quickly regained consciousness.

Surprisingly, after waking up, the youth did not make a scene. Instead, he cast Xiao Shuang a wary glance and obediently headed toward the Griffon Beast carrying the students.

He was arrogant, not stupid. His earlier attempt to cause trouble for Xiao Shuang had only been because jealousy had clouded his mind. Why could Xiao Shuang ride the Griffon Beast with an instructor? He was a Royal Family member himself, yet he still had to ride with ordinary new students.

The stark contrast had driven him to do something irrational. Looking back now, he truly had been foolish. If the other party could ride a Griffon Beast with an instructor, it was clearly because he possessed enough strength.

Yet he had stupidly gone over to get beaten up. What an idiot! Now, he was going to deal with those few people who had egged him on to cause trouble. Well, although it had been his own fault, he could not take that beating for nothing, could he?

"Instructor Ruolin, how did you enjoy watching the show for so long?"

As he stepped onto the Griffon Beast, Xiao Shuang looked back with a smile. Instructor Ruolin was startled, inwardly marveling at how sharp this little fellow's senses were.

"Hmph, if I hadn't been worried that you'd cause trouble, I wouldn't have followed you." The corners of Instructor Ruolin's lips lifted as she chuckled. "I knew a genius like you would be a little thorn in the side. I really didn't expect you to be so decisive while still holding back somewhat."

Instructor Ruolin sighed. Jia Nan Academy had no shortage of geniuses, but all of them had somewhat unusual personalities. Xiao Shuang would probably be much the same, though his rationality reassured her considerably.

"I'll take that as praise from Instructor Ruolin." Xiao Shuang shrugged and returned to his room.

As for whether that Royal Family member would be punished, he did not care much. As long as things looked acceptable on the surface, there was no need to pursue the matter further.

Flying was exceedingly dull, and cultivation was the only way to pass the time.

Of course, if one had prepared snacks or things to play with, the tedious journey could become much more enjoyable.

Xiao Shuang never left his room. During this period, he remained in a state of cultivation, drawing all the surrounding natural energy into his body. Ice Attribute energy could be absorbed directly, while other energy had to be refined first.

During this time, Xiao Shuang also consumed quite a few Ice Attribute medicinal herbs. Aside from that Ice Jade Fruit, the taste of the rest was truly beyond words...

When he had the chance, he had to find a trustworthy alchemist to process them. At the very least, they needed to taste sweet.

Instructor Ruolin spent her time chatting or drinking tea with several female students. When she saw Xiao Shuang's tightly shut room and the natural energy constantly being absorbed within, she could not help but sigh a few times.

Those with good talent truly did not care about time when cultivating. Perhaps they could gain more from cultivation, which was why they enjoyed it so much.

Time passed quickly. When Xiao Shuang sensed the Griffon Beast slowly descending, he interrupted his cultivation. As he exhaled a breath of stale air, a sharp glint flashed through his eyes. His cultivation during this time had improved his strength considerably, and he was already capable of making a push for Six-star Dou Master.

However, he had no intention of advancing in the middle of the sky. He would wait until they reached Jia Nan Academy.

When he stepped out of his room, he found Instructor Ruolin seated with several female students, tea cups in hand as they chatted cheerfully.

Seeing Xiao Shuang, Instructor Ruolin paused for a moment before teasing, "Oh? And who might this be? You finally decided to come out?"

The other female students exchanged smiles. One of them even gave up her seat. "Instructor Ruolin, I'll head back first. We should reach Peace Town in about a day, right?"

"Yes, go rest first." Instructor Ruolin smiled and gestured for Xiao Shuang to sit beside her.

"I thought you weren't going to come out. Do you need me to introduce Jia Nan Academy to you?" Instructor Ruolin asked reproachfully.

"Of course. I'll have to trouble Instructor Ruolin." Xiao Shuang came over and sat down, waiting earnestly for her to continue.

"Jia Nan Academy is divided into the Inner Academy and the Outer Academy. Naturally, you will be entering the Outer Academy."

"Every year, there is an Inner Academy Selection Competition. The top fifty can earn the qualifications to enter the Inner Academy. Next year, you will be able to take part in it."

Instructor Ruolin took a sip of tea to moisten her slightly dry throat, then continued, "The Inner Academy's cultivation methods are somewhat special, but everyone can bring out their greatest potential there. Hehe, if you cultivate in the Inner Academy for a while, you will probably undergo a complete transformation."

Xiao Shuang nodded, accepted the tea cup handed over by a female student beside him, thanked her, and said, "I understand. But in that case, Instructor Ruolin will only teach me for one year, correct?"

Instructor Ruolin shrugged and chuckled. "Of course I'd be willing to teach a genius like you for longer, but the sooner you enter the Inner Academy, the better it will be for your development."

"You are my student now, so naturally, I hope that you—and all my students—will grow stronger and stronger."

Then Instructor Ruolin's expression turned slightly teasing. She cleared her throat and said, "Besides, you little fellow are no ordinary person. Tsk, tsk, the Grand Princess of the Jia Ma Empire."

Xiao Shuang froze just after taking a sip of tea. He nearly choked, but still swallowed the water with an expressionless face.

"Cough. Instructor Ruolin, please don't joke around."

"Mhm, mhm, I'm not joking." Instructor Ruolin's expression became rather vivid, but she did not say anything more on the subject.

Xiao Shuang sat for a while, answered several of Instructor Ruolin's questions, then left the room and felt the fierce wind blowing against his face.

"Standing outside is quite dangerous. Although the Griffon Beast flies very steadily, safety should still come first." Instructor Ruolin followed him out. Water Attribute Dou Qi condensed in her hand into a long whip, which she used to tie Xiao Shuang's wrist and keep him from accidentally slipping.

As for the other new students, they all sat obediently inside the structures on the Griffon Beast's back. Such a long flight was quite exhausting.

There were no beds, but the space was fairly wide. Walking around inside the rooms was not a problem.

"Instructor Ruolin, is that Peace Town over there?"

Xiao Shuang looked down. Between two towering mountains, a small town could faintly be seen.

However, from the Griffon Beast's back, he still could not see the town's full outline. It seemed they were still some distance from Peace Town.

"Yes, that is Peace Town. Once we arrive there, we will have reached Jia Nan Academy."