Arrival of Instructor Ruo Lin

"What are you talking about?" Xiao Yu was stunned and looked at Xiao Ning in disbelief.

Xiao Ning could only bitterly tell Xiao Yu the results of the last Family Trial, but she still found it hard to believe. "He became a Four-star Dou Zhe at fifteen? That brat is stronger than I am now?"

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yu thought to herself, No. Even though that little bastard annoys me, if this is true, I need to tell Instructor about it!

Xiao Yu then looked at Xiao Ning and said, "Don't worry. As long as you cultivate properly, Xiao Yu won't bully you. I heard you've been bullying clan members back home, haven't you?"

Xiao Ning stammered, not daring to speak. Xiao Yu shot him a glare. "Xiao Yu is already a Four-star Dou Zhe at fifteen, while you're two years older than him and still only at the eighth stage of Dou Qi. Cultivate properly during this time. You're not allowed to go anywhere!"

Xiao Ning's face fell. "Come on, Sis, I..."

Xiao Yu glared at him, and Xiao Ning immediately fell silent.

After leaving the room, Xiao Yu hurriedly sent word to Instructor Ruo Lin at Jia Nan Academy. She had wanted to go to Xiao Yu's room to ask him about it, but he was nowhere to be found, so she had no choice but to give up.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yu was cultivating Dou techniques in the rocky forest behind the mountain. He had no time to waste on such things.

Early the next morning, Xiao Yu took Xun Er by the hand and headed toward the clan training grounds. Today was the day of the preliminary assessment for the clan's coming-of-age ceremony. Xiao Yu had originally not planned to attend, but the system had issued a mission, so he still had to make an appearance. Besides, he could watch Xiao Yan's classic face-slapping moment.

Many clan members had already gathered at the training grounds, and quite a few wore nervous, uneasy expressions. Xiao Yu brought Xun Er to sit in a corner. Xun Er asked softly, "Brother Xiao Yu, aren't you going to take the test either?"

Xiao Yu rolled his eyes. "I'm already a Dou Zhe. Why would I take this?"

Xun Er smiled like a blue lotus. "That's true. But what does Brother Xiao Yu plan to do next?"

Xiao Yu turned to look at Xun Er. Seeing the hopeful look in her eyes, he was about to speak when a woman's voice came from beside him. "You little brat, Xun Er, what are you two doing sitting here?"

Xun Er chuckled. "I was talking with Brother Xiao Yu about our plans for the future."

Xiao Yu immediately took Xun Er's hand. "Come to Jia Nan Academy. With your talent, it would be such a waste if you didn't attend Jia Nan Academy!"

Xun Er said nothing and merely looked at Xiao Yu. At that moment, however, Xiao Yu was checking in within his mind.

Ding! Congratulations, Host, check-in successful. Reward: Heaven Burning Sword Art! Please claim it!

Before Xiao Yu could recover, he heard the system again.

Next check-in location: Monster Mountain Range, where Yun Yun lies unconscious! Reward: Unknown!

Unknown? Xiao Yu was somewhat puzzled. Nothing like this had happened before. Still, he quite liked this check-in mission. Of course, he was only doing it for the system mission and rewards, definitely not for Yun Yun! Definitely not!

Coming back to his senses, Xiao Yu said, "I might go, but I still have some matters to handle right now, so I'm not sure when I'll leave."

Xiao Yu said with mock annoyance, "What, you have conditions now?"

Xiao Yu swayed his head as he replied, "Naturally. A genius deserves special treatment!"

Seeing Xiao Yu's punchable expression, Xiao Yu wanted nothing more than to go up and give him two punches. Then she heard him say with a grin, "Besides, if Jia Nan Academy doesn't agree, I can always postpone it for a year or two. Of course, I'll be taking Xun Er with me!"

Xiao Yu crossed her arms. "You want to take Xun Er with you? Dream on! Xun Er, you agree with me, right?"

Xun Er remained silent, simply gazing at Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu immediately snapped, "I really don't know if he fed you some kind of love potion!"

But then again, with two young people of such extraordinary talent standing together, they truly were a perfect match.

"Enough, enough. This test is boring anyway. I'm going back to cultivate!" Xiao Yu stood up, placed both hands behind his head, and leisurely walked away. Xun Er bade Xiao Yu farewell before following after him.

At the clan's preliminary assessment, Xiao Yan truly soared into the heavens. His strength had returned to the seventh stage of Dou Qi, and the glory that had once belonged to him had returned. Meanwhile, Xiao Yu was forging a legend of his own.

Days passed, and Jia Nan Academy's recruitment was about to begin. On this day, the Xiao Clan welcomed several distinguished guests from Jia Nan Academy: Xiao Yu's instructor, Instructor Ruo Lin, and Xiao Yu's close friend, Xue Ni.

The moment Xiao Yu saw Instructor Ruo Lin, she pounced on her and gently bit Ruo Lin's delicate earlobe. "It's only been a few days, but Yu'er missed Instructor to death!"

Instructor Ruo Lin's clear, water-like eyes gleamed. "Is that so? If you hadn't discovered a promising seedling, I doubt you would have sent word to me."

Seeing the teasing look in Instructor Ruo Lin's eyes, Xiao Yu's face immediately reddened. Xue Ni, standing to the side, said somewhat resentfully, "Can't you see me, woman? Hmph!"

"Welcome, welcome!" Xiao Yu said with a grin as she linked arms with Xue Ni.

"That's more like it!"

The group entered the Xiao Clan, where Xiao Zhan personally received them and arranged accommodations. After they had settled in, Instructor Ruo Lin asked Xiao Yu, "Where is this monstrous genius you mentioned?"

Xiao Yu said softly, "That little bastard comes and goes like a ghost. I haven't seen him in days, but Xun Er should know where he is."

"Xun Er? Is she the other genius you mentioned?" Ruo Lin asked.

Xiao Yu nodded quickly. "Instructor, you really have to thank me this time for finding three excellent seedlings for you!"

"Three?" Ruo Lin asked in surprise.

Xue Ni also looked at Xiao Yu curiously. Xiao Yu explained, "Xiao Yu's third brother, Xiao Yan. His talent has returned as well, and he's now a Three-star Dou Zhe. A sixteen-year-old Three-star Dou Zhe!"

A trace of astonishment flashed through Ruo Lin's eyes. "Your Xiao Clan has produced quite a group of geniuses!"

Xue Ni was somewhat puzzled. "Then why isn't your talent as good as theirs?"

Xiao Yu glared at Xue Ni. "They're all freaks. I'm the normal one, okay?"

Jokes aside, Xiao Yu soon brought Xun Er over. Looking at the elegant young girl before them, who resembled a blue lotus, both Ruo Lin and Xue Ni could not help but sigh, "So beautiful!"

"Cousin Xiao Yu, did you need something from Xun Er?" Xun Er had naturally noticed Ruo Lin and Xue Ni in the room.

Xiao Yu said with a smile, "It's nothing major. I just wanted to ask where Xiao Yu is."

Xun Er's eyes shifted slightly. "And they are?"

Xiao Yu explained, "She's my instructor at Jia Nan Academy, Instructor Ruo Lin. This is my close friend, Xue Ni. They heard that our Xiao Clan had produced several geniuses, and Instructor Ruo Lin wants to recruit them under her wing."

Xun Er immediately understood and said, "Brother Xiao Yu doesn't like people disturbing him. I can tell Brother Xiao Yu what you have in mind."

Ruo Lin could tell at a glance that this beautiful girl was very protective of the Brother Xiao Yu she spoke of, but she said nothing. In any case, she had plenty of time.

Xun Er quickly left and headed toward the boulder forest behind the mountain.

Xiao Yu, who was cultivating in the boulder forest, instantly sensed Xun Er's presence. When he turned around, he saw her standing prettily to one side, watching him with a cheerful smile.

A smile appeared at the corner of Xiao Yu's lips as well. "What made you think of coming here to find me today?"

Xun Er said directly, "Cousin Xiao Yu's mentor, Ruolin, has come to the Xiao Clan. She wants to meet you!"

"Oh?" Xiao Yu naturally knew of Xiao Yu's mentor, Ruolin. He had not expected her to arrive at the Xiao Clan so soon, much less ask to see him. It seemed Xiao Yu had told Ruolin something!