Setting Out, Jia Ma Empire

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hu, who was beside Xiao Yu, also looked at Xiao Shan curiously.

He had always been very curious about Xiao Ming rarely mingled with others when he was in the Xiao Family.

Having been away from the Xiao Family for so many years, the only person he truly knew from the entire Xiao Family was Xiao Shan, Jia Nan Academy with him back then.

He had only met Xiao Ming a few times before; in fact, it had been a long time since he had seen Xiao Ming.

"My cousin Xiao Ming has gone to say goodbye to his teacher. Let's go inside the flying Magical Beast area and wait for him," Xiao Shan explained.

As the flying Magical Beast approached Jia Nan City, Xiao Ming left the Magical Beast alone and headed to his teacher's residence.

After all, Xiao Shan could handle picking people up by himself; there was no need for both of them to come together.

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's explanation, Xiao Yu and Xiao Hu nodded in understanding.

They knew that Xiao Ming had a teacher at the Jia Nan Academy, but they didn't know which teacher it was, mainly because they hadn't actively inquired about it.

"Alright, stop standing there, let's go." Xiao Shan took a couple of steps and then turned back, noticing that Xiao Yu and Xiao Hu were still standing there, so he urged them on.

"They're here!"

Elder Huo's residence has remained unchanged; it is still that small courtyard entirely constructed of lush green bamboo.

Looking at the quiet courtyard in front of him, Xiao Ming pushed open the courtyard Academy Gate and slowly walked to the door of the room. Just as he was about to push the door open, the door was pushed open, and a pretty face appeared in his eyes.

"Xiao Ming!"

Seeing the surprised look on the girl's face, Xiao Ming smiled. "Long time no see, Hu Jia. What are you doing here with your teacher?"

When Xiao Ming went to see his teacher, Elder Huo, he would sometimes also visit Hu Jia, so the two haven't become estranged over the years.

"My grandpa asked me to deliver something to Grandpa Huo, I didn't expect you to come today. Speaking of which, it's been several months since you last came to see me," Hu Jia said coquettishly, gently tucking her hair behind her ear.

Over the course of six years, Hu Jia's body gradually matured, and at the tender age of 14, her actions had a unique charm.

"I've been quite busy," Xiao Ming said, shrugging helplessly. Cultivating at the Dou Wang level does indeed take more time, and with all sorts of other things going on, he hasn't even been to his teacher's place in a long time. "Let's not talk about that. It's good that you're here; it saves me the trouble of looking for you."

"Hmm, is there something you need?" Hu Jia asked, her eyes filled with confusion.

"I'm going back to the Jia Ma Empire."

Upon hearing this, Hu Jia frowned, then relaxed, and asked softly, "Leaving today?"

"Yes, I came here to say goodbye to my teacher."

When are you coming back?

"It could take a year at the shortest, or two or three years at the longest? Actually, I'm not really sure, we'll see when the time comes."

Xiao Ming said softly. Although he had a general expectation in mind, he knew that with Life Simulator, there would always be oversights no matter how well you planned. The fact that unexpected events always occurred in the life simulated by the Simulator was proof of that.

Upon hearing this, Hu Jia's expression sombered, and he said with a hint of self-deprecation, "Back then, I told you to wait for me in the Inner Academy. I never imagined that you would have already graduated from the Inner Academy while I'm still in the Dou Zhe stage..."

"This..." Hu Jia Xiao Ming didn't know how to respond to Hu Jia's words for a moment. Fortunately, Hu Jia just made a self-deprecating joke and then said, "The Jia Ma Empire is not like Jia Nan Academy. If something happens, the academy will protect you. You'd better be careful when you go back."

If there were students from the Jia Nan Academy here at this moment, they would be astonished to see the famous Little Demoness from the Jia Nan Academy showing such concern for someone her own age!

As Hu Jia has grown older, many people have started to make advances on her, attracted by her status as the granddaughter of the vice dean of Canaan Academy and hoping to freeload off her. However, she has never given anyone a kind look. This scene is a stark contrast to her past behavior, which is naturally surprising.

"I understand. When have you ever seen me act arrogantly? I'll be careful," Xiao Ming said with a light laugh.

"Good to know..." Hu Jia muttered, then stepped aside. "I won't keep you any longer. Go find Grandpa Huo. I still need to go back to my grandfather to report!"

After saying that, Hu Jia left Xiao Ming's side.

Watching Hu Jia's retreating figure, Xiao Ming remained silent for a moment before turning around and walking into the house.

"You've arrived?"

Inside the room, Elder Huo was still the same as before, unchanged. He was sitting in a recliner, his eyes fixed on Xiao Ming who had just entered.

"I heard your conversation with that girl, Hu Jia. Remember to be careful on your way back."

Elder Huo had long anticipated that Xiao Ming would return. It was already beyond his expectations that Xiao Ming would only return after more than eight years away, but considering that his parents had both passed away, he could understand.

Xiao Ming wanted to go back, and he had nothing to say.

After all, young people always have to go out and make their way in the world, let alone come home. Over the years, he has taught his precious apprentice everything he needed to know.

His apprentice is exceptionally promising, surpassing his master in every way. Now, all he can do is remind him to be careful.

Xiao Ming, indicating that he would pay attention, and then took out a Jade Bottle from his Na Ring.

"Master, this is Breaking Sect Pill, a small token of my respect."

Upon seeing the Jade Bottle in Xiao Ming's hand, Elder Huo clearly showed surprise.

"Breaking Sect Pill! Your Alchemy Technique have progressed rapidly these past few months; you're already capable of refining pills of this difficulty."

In fact, Xiao Ming did not refine the Po Zong Pill. The Po Zong Pill in his hand was actually obtained from the simulator. But when faced with the teacher's emotion, he smiled and handed over the jade bottle without explaining anything.

"Since it's your kind gesture, I won't refuse." Looking at his disciple, Elder Huo stroked his gray beard. Now that Xiao Ming could refine the Breaking Sect Pill, he had no reason to reject his disciple's offer.

After receiving the pills, Elder Huo gave a few more instructions before waving for Xiao Ming to leave.

Stepping out of the courtyard, Xiao Ming glanced back at the house, then Back Growing Wings and soared into the sky.

Hearing the commotion in the courtyard, Elder Huo sighed from inside the house, "They've grown up so much..."

Clearly, parting was somewhat bittersweet.

At Xiao Ming's speed, it wouldn't take long to get from Elder Huo's residence to the Jia Nan Academy Flight Station.

Fifteen minutes later, Xiao Ming landed in front of Xiao Shan amidst countless envious and awe-inspiring gazes.

"So, did you pick them up?" Ignoring the stares around them, Xiao Ming asked, looking at Xiao Shan was waiting alone beside the Griffon Beast.

"Got it, everyone's inside."

Xiao Shan pointed to the wooden house on the Griffon Beast and said that the Griffon Beast they borrowed had a wooden house. They were fine staying on the Griffon Beast's back without a house, but Xiao Yu and the others couldn't handle it.

"Good that you've received it. Let's go up together; it's time to go home!"