The Return of an Old Friend

Today is another joyous day for the Jia Nan Academy, with new students entering the academy and returning students being promoted to the Inner Academy. To celebrate this occasion, the academy held a ceremony, and the entire academy was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

The ceremony square was packed with people, and a torrent of voices converged, soaring into the sky.

In the center of the square, there were several sizable arenas. At this moment, Dou Qi burst forth on the arenas, figures crisscrossed, and the exchanges were exceptionally fierce and intense. Occasionally, the victor would stand proudly, attracting the attention of many beautiful young women who glanced at him with admiring eyes.

The entire college is filled with the unique energy of young people because of this.

"Senior, the seniors in our Lion Heart Society are all so amazing!"

Several energetic young girls surrounded a tall woman and asked curiously.

"Hehe, that's for sure. The founder of the Lion Heart Society is the most talented student since the establishment of the Inner Academy. Do you know the Yuan Sect? It is said that it was also founded by that senior. The fact that you were able to pass through the Black-Corner Region Black-Corner Region smoothly is all thanks to the prestige of the Yuan Sect. In the past, every year some of the new students would lose their lives in the Black-Corner Region. You have witnessed the ferocity there."

The tall woman covered her mouth with her delicate hand and chuckled softly.

"But I heard that the leader of the Yuan Sect is a woman?"

A young girl asked in confusion.

"Hey, that's a senior from our Lion Heart Society. It's said that she has a very close relationship with that senior. Otherwise, that senior wouldn't be willing to hand over his power to someone else."

The tall woman waved her hand and explained.

"I see. That senior is really amazing. I wonder if I'll ever have a chance to meet him again!"

Another girl said with a hopeful look on her face after hearing this.

"Hehe, the academy originally planned to erect a statue for that senior, but it seems that no one could recreate his handsome face in the statue, so it was abandoned."

The tall woman looked on with longing upon hearing this.

"Huh? Such a thing actually happened?"

Upon hearing this, the girls around were all shocked.

"Besides, I heard from an elder last time that our senior seems to have gone to Central State, that legendary place where powerful people abound. So, you should stop daydreaming..."

"Is it you who wanted this, senior?"

"You're asking for it..."

On the high platform, Su Qian looked at the lively scene in the square, and a smile appeared on his aged face. The dean had sent news that Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan were now the top experts on the continent. He wondered what level they had reached. It was really intriguing!

Over the years, Jia Nan Academy has admitted many exceptionally talented students, but compared to the two brothers from back then, they are still far inferior.

"Great Elder."

As Su Qian was talking to himself, a voice suddenly came from behind him. He turned around and couldn't help but smile.

Behind Su Qian were three figures... two women and one man. One of the women was wearing a mentor's uniform. Even though the clothes looked a bit formal and loose, they still couldn't hide her graceful figure. In particular, her rare, long, and sexy legs attracted a lot of attention.

Another woman, dressed in a red dress, had a whip wrapped around her slender waist and a charming appearance, but some students dared not look at her for long. In this academy, who did not know the fearsome reputation of the female mage Hu Jia? If she set her sights on you, life would be difficult.

Beside the two stood a man with an indifferent expression. Behind him was a huge heavy sword, and the mere sight of him exuded a suffocating aura.

The three can be considered the most outstanding figures in the Jia Nan Academy at present, and if Xiao Yuan were here, he would be able to recognize these three familiar faces.

Xiao Yu, Hu Jia, Wu Hao.

The three of them are now the backbone of the Jia Nan Academy. With the help of various pills and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures sent by Xiao Yuan from Central State, Xiao Yu has barely stepped into the Dou Zun level. Hu Jia and Wu Hao have already reached the Peak Dou Zong, and stepping into Dou Zun is just around the corner.

"You're thinking about those two again? Screw it, so many years have passed, who knows how many beauties Xiao Yuan has ruined, and what about Xiao Yan, I wonder if he's even won Xun'er yet..."

Hu Jia sat down next to Su Qian casually and pouted.

"Heh, he's probably at least a Dou Zun Peak expert, right?"

Wu Hao couldn't help but sigh as he thought of the two brothers, Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan.

"Hmph, I'll be able to become Dou Zun this year."

Hu Jia.

"I heard from the messenger that he is already the strongest person on the continent, and has probably reached the Dou Sheng realm."

Hearing this, Xiao Yu Nalan Yanran, her beautiful eyes filled with deep longing.

"Hmph, that guy has been gone to Central State for so many years and hasn't come back. I think you should just pair up with me, Yu'er!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Jia snorted coldly, then leaned closer and joked.

"Don't want!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu waved her hand. Having already experienced the pleasures of men, she had absolutely no interest in girls.

"Sigh, so what if that guy is a bit better looking? I'm pretty good-looking too, okay!"

Hu Jia looked at Xiao Yu with a pitiful expression.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu carefully examined Hu Jia, and after a long while, shook her head seriously and said something surprising, "That's because Xiao Yuan wasn't wearing women's clothing."

"Grass!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Hao's eyes twitched slightly. He then imagined the handsome young man in white robes dressed as a woman, and goosebumps rose all over his body, sending chills down his spine.

While it must be admitted that Xiao Yuan looks good in women's clothing, it's just too perverted for a man to dress as a woman!

"Ahem! You're such a grown-up, yet you're still the same as you were back then."

Upon hearing this, Su Qian couldn't help but smile. Looking at the gradually filling seats of the mentors and elders around her, she slowly stood up.

As he stood up, the once noisy square immediately quieted down, and all eyes were drawn to him. Su Qian was now undoubtedly the leader of the Jia Nan Academy. As for Mang Tianchi, this hands-off manager was really incompetent, and even some instructors had almost forgotten his name.

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Su Qian stood up and looked at the young, even somewhat immature, faces. He couldn't help but smile kindly. However, before he could even speak, his brows suddenly furrowed, and he looked to his side. A purple-gold Space Rift suddenly appeared, and at the same time, a powerful aura that was almost impossible to resist leaked out from it. Many of the weaker students even had the urge to kneel down.

"Wu Hao!"

Having led the academy for many years, Su Qian was as calm and composed as a mountain. When he saw that someone could directly tear through space and enter the Inner Academy, he immediately became alert and shouted.

"Enforcement Team, elders, be on alert!"

Wu Hao immediately stood up, his figure slowly rising into the air, and shouted in a deep voice.

Upon hearing his shout, a whooshing sound immediately rang out from the seats and throughout the academy, and figures swiftly appeared around the plaza, their eyes warily fixed on the massive rift in the sky.

The unexpected scene surprised the trainees, but with the reassurance of the instructors, order was maintained.

Under everyone's watchful eye, a figure in white robes slowly emerged from the purple-gold Space Rift. Beside him were two tall and stunningly beautiful women. One wore a bright red robe, exuding a cold and alluring charm like a foreign Empress, while the other wore a purple-gold robe, radiating a noble and dignified aura. Both women were breathtakingly beautiful!

However, the young man at the head of the group was exceptionally handsome, like a celestial being. If it weren't for the fitted white robe that accentuated his strong physique, many people would probably mistake him for a woman.

"Great Elder, if we're just trying to welcome you, is there really a need for such a grand gesture?"

Xiao Yuan casually wiped away the Space Rift, then said with a smile.

"Xiao Yuan?"

Upon seeing this exceptionally handsome face, unique on the continent, the Great Elder couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Is that the legendary Senior Xiao Yuan?"

Upon hearing this name, which was renowned throughout the academy, everyone was shocked.

The world was silent. Countless gazes, filled with various emotions, stared blankly at the handsome young man in the sky. A gentle breeze stirred, causing his clothes to flutter. At this moment, even the heavens and earth paled in comparison to his handsome face!

"Haha, it's not just me!"

Xiao Yuan smiled, then looked at Zi Yan beside him.

"Hey, Elder Qian, did you miss me?"

The moment Zi Yan opened her mouth, she completely ruined her noble aura.

"You are... Zi Yan?" Su Qian looked at the beautiful woman with purple hair in the purple and gold dress with some surprise and said in disbelief. After a moment, he came to his senses and said with emotion, "You've grown up, girl!"

"Hehe!" Zi Yan smiled and flew over, gesturing with her hand and smiling with satisfaction. "Hehe, I'm a little taller than you!"

"Hehe."

Great Elder Su Qian looked at the little girl in front of him, who was still as mischievous as ever, stroked his beard, and nodded with a smile.

Xiao Yuan then flashed forward and pulled Xiao Yu into his arms, saying softly, "Xiao Yu, I've missed you so much all these years!"

Overwhelmed with emotion, Xiao Yu felt the long-awaited warm embrace and burst into tears. After cultivating alone for so many years, she had finally welcomed back her heartless and naughty younger brother!

Cai Lin watched this scene with great emotion. Over the years, she had followed Xiao Yuan and traveled through Central State, but they were often separated. However, compared to Xiao Yu, she was still much better off.

"My God, no wonder Instructor Xiao Yu can't forget him. If I could be with Senior Xiao Yuan, I would have no complaints even if I became Dou Zun expert!"

Some of the female students from the Lion Heart Society who were on good terms with Xiao Yu said enviously when they saw this scene.

"You guys are really shameless, taking advantage of everything, eating and stealing, huh!"

Upon hearing this, the male trainees nearby couldn't help but roll their eyes.

One of the advantages of joining the Lion Heart Society Lion Heart Society is that it has many beautiful female members.

The downside is that all these beautiful female students admire Xiao Yuan immensely. The story of Xiao Yuan's battle against the Black-Corner Region's experts in the Inner Academy has been mythologized through the recounting of generations of students!

This bad start was set by Xiao Qing Ning, the third president of the Lion Heart Society.

That's the girl Xiao Yuan rescued from the auction back then.

When Xiao Yuan sent people to deliver medicine in the past, he naturally never forgot to send Qing Ning. Therefore, when Qing Ning graduated from the Jia Nan Academy, she was already Dou Wang expert.

She led some members of the Lion Heart Society through the Black-Corner Region, established the Yuan Sect, and later massacred the Black Seal City with extremely ruthless methods. The once pretty little girl is now Blood-Clad Female Devil who makes the desperate criminals of the Black-Corner Region tremble with fear.

Of course, she is a very popular senior student at the Jia Nan Academy. Every year, countless outstanding students who graduate from the Jia Nan Academy hope to join the Yuan Sect!

After a long while, Xiao Yuan released Xiao Yu, then looked at Wu Hao and Hu Jia, and nodded to them with a smile, "Long time no see!"

"Yes, it has been a long time!"

Wu Hao nodded.

"That's right, you heartless bastard, you never come back to see your old classmates!"

Hu Jia echoed.

"Haha, I've been traveling around all these years and haven't had much of a chance to come back. I only came back this time because of something. Great Elder, I need to go to the Underground Magma World. I'll explain the details when I get back. The entrance ceremony can be postponed for now. Let's evacuate the students to a safe area first. Cai Lin will stay outside the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda just in case. Zi Yan and I will go down and investigate."

Xiao Yuan smiled upon hearing this, then his expression turned serious as he turned to Great Elder Su Qian and spoke earnestly.

"Okay, you guys go ahead, I'll start preparing now."

Great Elder Su Qian knew Xiao Yuan's character well. If Xiao Yuan, with his strength, still needed to keep a backup plan outside, it meant that if something went wrong, the Inner Academy would probably suffer!

"Xiao Yu, let's catch up later."

Xiao Yuan looked at Xiao Yu and said softly.

"Be careful."

Xiao Yu gave him some worried instructions.

"Don't worry, this was a precautionary measure. With my capabilities, there shouldn't be any problems."

Xiao Yuan smiled and comforted him.

"Exactly, if you ask me, there's no need to go through all this trouble. There are very few people on the entire continent who can beat Xiao Yuan right now."

Zi Yan nodded and couldn't help but say.

Upon hearing this, everyone was startled. Although Zi Yan's words seemed like a joke, judging from the aura Xiao Yuan had just displayed, there might actually be some credibility to them!

"Great Elder, I'll leave things here in your care. I'm about to depart!"

Xiao Yuan glanced at the countless curious gazes below him, thought for a moment, then condensed his soul power into a jade tablet, which landed in Su Qian's hand.

"If anything goes wrong, you can crush the jade tablet, and I will sense it."

After saying that, Xiao Yuan pulled Zi Yan along, and the two of them disappeared without a trace in an instant, their bodies shimmering with purple-gold light.

"Sigh, I can't see through it!"

Su Qian felt Xiao Yuan's aura disappear from her senses and couldn't help but sigh.