Letting go

Instructor Ruo Lin looked at Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan and said, "Actually, this is what you need to know, Xiao Yu. Xiao Yan has been at the Jia Nan Academy for two years. In fact, a year ago, Xiao Yan and Xun'er could have participated in the Inner Academy's selection competition."

"However, Xun'er insisted on waiting for you, and Xiao Yan ultimately didn't participate. You all need to perform well in this Inner Academy Selection Tournament, because if you rank in the top ten and enter the Inner Academy, the resources you receive will be relatively better."

Ruolin continued, "Jia Nan Academy is divided into inner and outer academies. We are currently in the Outer Academy. New students recruited from all over the continent first study in the Outer Academy until their strength reaches a certain level, at which point they can participate in the annual Inner Academy Selection Tournament."

"The requirement to enter the Inner Academy is to be among the top fifty in the Inner Academy Selection Tournament. That way, you'll qualify for the Inner Academy. Actually, I can give you a heads-up: the top fifty in the Inner Academy Selection Tournament are almost all at least Seven-star Dou Master level, so many people categorize their strength for the Inner Academy Selection Tournament as Seven-star Dou Master."

"The difference between the Inner Academy and Outer Academy of the Jia Nan Academy is like heaven and earth. I can't go into details, but you just need to know that the Inner Academy is the true core of the Jia Nan Academy," Ruolin said slowly.

"The Outer Academy classes are divided into two levels: Xuan and Huang. The class I manage is Huang. Tomorrow, your opponents may be Huang or Xuan Class, so you need to be prepared. The overall strength of Xuan Class classes is stronger than that of Huang classes, but nothing is absolute. For example, you, Xun'er, and Xiao Yan."

Ruolin spoke, she suddenly stared at Xiao Yu and asked, "Tell me now, have you reached the Da Dou Shi level?"

Xiao Yu naturally didn't reveal that he had already become Dou Ling, after all, only by hiding a portion of his strength would this Inner Academy Selection Tournament be more interesting.

"Hmm." After a moment of silence, Xiao Yu nodded slightly.

Standing beside Xun'er, Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Yu with astonishment. This guy had jumped a whole major realm from Dou Zhe to Da Dou Shi in just two years?

Hearing Xiao Yu acknowledge his strength, Ruolin breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Thank goodness. It seems you haven't wasted these past two years. Your strength as Da Dou Shi is enough to get you into the Inner Academy!"

"When Xiao Yan left Jia Nan Academy, he was already at the Peak Nine-star Dou Shi. Now that I think about it, his strength has reached the Da Dou Shi. After the impression you left at the academy of decisiveness and ruthlessness, if someone faces you in this Inner Academy Selection Tournament, you will probably win more easily!" Ruolin said to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan didn't say anything, just smiled. In the past two years, he had spent some time fighting in the Black Corner Region and some time hunting magical beasts in the outer edge of the primeval forest Jia Nan City. It was normal for him to have some killing aura on him. However, it was precisely this aura that could intimidate others in battle, even for a moment, which was extremely advantageous!

Instructor Ruo Lin added one last piece of advice, "As long as you don't encounter a few exceptional individuals like Bai Shan or Little Demoness from the Outer Academy in the early stages, breaking into the top fifty should be quite easy."

Upon hearing these two names, Xiao Yu suddenly remembered that Bai Shan and that Little Demoness both seemed to like Xun'er. Xiao Yu couldn't help but think to himself, "Xun'er is mine, so you two shouldn't interfere!"

Xiao Yan chimed in, "Bai Shan, don't worry about it. As for that Little Demoness, she's quite strong, and her background isn't ordinary either. She's the granddaughter of Dean Hu Gan, who just brought us here. This Little Demoness's unconventional style is extremely eye-catching throughout the academy. She has many suitors, but it seems she only has eyes for Xun'er!"

Xun'er, standing behind Xiao Yu, had already turned bright red, but she couldn't help but say helplessly, "This isn't my fault!"

Xiao Yu laughed and said, "I don't care about these things, Xun'er can't take them away!"

Ruolin and Xiao Yu both rolled their eyes at Xiao Yu, but they didn't refute him. After all, they had clearly seen Xun'er's feelings for Xiao Yu over the past two years.

"Alright, it's late. You can rest here tonight. There are still plenty of rooms available. Go and choose one to stay in. Anyway, you should be able to go to the Inner Academy soon. Good luck with the Inner Academy Selection Tournament tomorrow!" Standing up, Instructor Ruo Lin waved her hand and gave the order.

Before going upstairs, Ruolin said to Xiao Yu, "For the sake of the Cold Edge Sword, I'll reluctantly forgive your two-year leave. Don't embarrass me tomorrow!"

Xiao Yu looked up at Ruolin and smiled faintly, "Don't worry, Instructor Ruo Lin, I definitely won't let you down!"

"I'm going back to my room too!" Xiao Yu glanced at Xiao Yu and got up to walk upstairs.

Xiao Yan winked at Xiao Yu, then shook his head and smiled before returning to his room. Suddenly, only Cai Lin, Xiao Yu, and Xun'er remained in the living room, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward!

Xiao Yu said to Cai Lin, "You've been traveling for so many days, you should go and rest early!"

Cai Lin's gaze lingered on Xun'er for a moment before she didn't even glance at Xiao Yu and walked straight upstairs in her high heels.

The joy and excitement in Xun'er's eyes gradually subsided. After a soft sigh, she asked directly, "Where's the child?"

Xiao Yu was stunned for a moment, then quickly took the little guy out of the System Space. Xun'er looked at the cute little guy and reached out to hug him.

Xiao Nian, still fast asleep, had no idea what kind of torment her elderly father was suffering.

Xiao Yu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Xun'er, you already know the gist of the matter. I met Yun Yun in the Monster Mountain Range, and later, due to some coincidences, I had physical intimacy with Yun Yun before leaving the Monster Mountain Range. I only found out about the child after I went to the Imperial Capital. At the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Yun was seriously injured because of the child, and I used some means to save her life!"

Xun'er remained seated on the sofa, holding the child, a maternal smile on her face, seemingly oblivious to Xiao Yu's words.

After a moment of silence, Xun'er looked at Xiao Yu and suddenly asked, "Do you like Yun Yun?"

Xiao Yu was suddenly taken aback, recalling everything that had happened in the Monster Mountain Range, their encounter in the Tagor Desert, and finally, Yun Yun's dying words at the Misty Cloud Sect. He nodded slightly and said, "I like it!"

Xun'er's face paled slightly for a moment. Xiao Yu held Xun'er's small hand tenderly and said, "I like you too. I haven't lied to you about that!"

"Are you still my Brother Xiao Yu?" Xun'er's voice was unusually tinged with a sob, and a faint sadness appeared on her pretty face as she looked up at Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu pulled Xun'er into his arms, his deep voice whispering in Xun'er ear, "Yes, I always have been. Before, now, and in the future, no matter how much time passes, I will always be the person you remember, and that has never changed!"

Xiao Nian, who was still in Xun'er's arms, suddenly woke up. When he saw Xun'er, he laughed. Xun'er, who was still a little sad, quietly felt relieved when she saw Xiao Nian's smiling face!