Almost there

"Are you really confident you can defeat Bai Cheng?" Han Yue looked at Xiao Yu's expression, and in the end, she chose to believe Xiao Yu's words and asked.

At this moment, Xiao Yu laughed and said, "Senior, do you also believe that I can defeat Bai Cheng? There are rumors outside that Bai Cheng will crush me, and some people even want Bai Cheng to teach me a lesson!"

A hint of helplessness appeared on Han Yue's cold and beautiful face as she said, "Seeing that you're not worried at all, I think it's better to trust you."

"Don't worry, maybe after tomorrow, the Bai Gang will only exist in the history of the Inner Academy! By the way, senior, disbanding a gang shouldn't be too troublesome, right?" Xiao Yu suddenly asked.

Han Yue gave Xiao Yu a deep look and then shook her head, saying, "It's not difficult. Establishing or disbanding a gang is not difficult, as long as you are strong enough. The Inner Academy won't interfere with these matters, so don't worry!"

As she spoke, Xun'er slowly walked downstairs. She was somewhat surprised to see Han Yue sitting in the living room, but still called out, "Senior Han Yue!"

Han Yue smiled slightly and nodded when she saw Xun'er, saying, "Xun'er Sister Xun'er."

Xun'er sat down next to Han Yue and asked, "Senior Han Yue, is there something you need here?"

Han Yue looked at Xun'er and said, "I actually came here because I wanted you to join Moon Spirit, but I don't know what Xun'er thinks?"

Xun'er looked at Han Yue and smiled, "If you wanted me to join Moon Spirit, you would have approached me first, instead of talking to Brother Xiao Yu. Did you come because of Brother Xiao Yu's duel with Bai Cheng tomorrow?"

Looking at the girl in front of her, who exuded an elegant aura, Han Yue couldn't help but exclaim, "What a clever girl! You're right. Actually, I did consider having you join Moon Spirit, but after seeing your relationship with Xiao Yu, I don't think you'll agree to go to Moon Spirit, right?"

Xun'er blushed slightly at Han Yue's words. Han Yue chuckled and said, "Since you're so confident about your match against Bai Cheng tomorrow, then I won't bother you any longer. See you in the arena tomorrow!"

Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "Okay!"

After Han Yue left, Xun'er said to Xiao Yu, "Brother Xiao Yu, the people you asked Elder Ling to find, Elder Ling has already found five people, all of them orphans without parents. Elder Ling has already started training them, but isn't this kind of training time a bit too long?"

Xiao Yu said with some surprise, "Elder Ling's speed is indeed very fast, but don't worry. Although the training time is long, this is, after all, a force hidden in the shadows. Right now, we are cultivating loyalty, but in the future, we will still need to recruit some strong individuals. With my alchemy skills, I think recruiting or training them should be relatively easy."

"Now that you mention it, I do remember. So much time has passed, my eldest brother and second brother should have arrived by now. I told them to set up camp somewhere closer to the Jia Nan Academy. I wonder if they've arrived yet!" Xiao Yu said, frowning slightly.

In a forest within the Black Corner Region, two Horned Horse were slowly swaying through the woods. Two young men on the front Horned Horse were looking at a map. One of them, wielding a long spear and with a murderous look on his face, cursed fiercely, "The atmosphere in this damned place is even more ruthless than our Shi Mo City! Since entering this Black Corner Region, I don't even know how many people I've killed!"

"Alright, alright, look at this map. Peace Town, which is just outside the outskirts of the Jia Nan Academy, is up ahead." The young man beside him was much more composed.

These two men were none other than Xiao Yu's eldest and second eldest brothers, Xiao Ding Xiao Li.

After Xiao Ding finished speaking, he looked at the old man sitting in the carriage with his eyes closed, exuding a cold aura, and bowed slightly, saying, "Elder Hai, thanks to your protection, we were able to arrive here safely."

Hai Bodong's eyes flickered slightly. He opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Ding, chuckling, "You are all people the little guy values highly. If he finds out I haven't protected you properly, then this old bone of mine will be torn apart by him!"

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li exchanged a smile. Although they knew Hai Bodong was joking, they were still very grateful to Elder Hai for escorting them all the way. If it weren't for Elder Hai, they would have been killed as soon as they entered the Black Corner Region. The Black Corner Region was truly terrifying. However, along the way, their strength had increased significantly, and they had both broken through to the level of Six Star Great Dou Master!

"No wonder Little Yu said that although the Black Corner Region is dangerous, it is also a great place to train people. However, we have stopped and started along the way and have also investigated a lot about the situation in the Black Corner Region. If Little Yu wants to establish a force here, I'm afraid there will be a lot of obstacles!" Xiao Li said with a solemn expression.

Xiao Ding nodded and sighed, "After traveling this far, I've come to understand what it means to be a frog in a well. There are at least six first-rate forces in the Black Corner Region alone, and three or four long-established major powers. Right now, our strength and influence are far too insignificant!"

Elder Hai, standing to the side, said, "Your strength has increased considerably along the way. Don't forget how much older you are compared to those powerful figures. Strength is certainly important, but improving it requires a gradual approach!"

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were both startled, then bowed solemnly to Elder Hai and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Elder Hai!"

The group traveled through the mountains and forests, getting closer and closer to the Jia Nan Academy.

The next day.

After cultivating all night, Xiao Yu got up, washed up, and went out. As soon as he opened the door, Xun'er's room and Cai Die's room opened at the same time. The three of them smiled at each other, and then Xiao Yu's gaze fell on Little Xiao Nian next to Cai Die. He smiled and said, "Going to play in the back mountain so early in the morning?"

Little Xiao Nian wrinkled her small nose and said, "Hmph, Daddy doesn't play with me. Aunt Cai Die and Aunt Xun'er are the best to me!"

Xiao Yu looked a little embarrassed. Was he being disliked by his own daughter? Cai Die and Xun'er, who were standing to the side, laughed when they heard this. Xun'er even said, "Children say the darndest things, but you should spend more time with Little Xiao Nian. You're only focused on cultivating all day long!"

Hearing Xun'er's somewhat reproachful words, Xiao Yu also felt a little guilty. His strength had increased strangely, but he hadn't spent much time with Little Xiao Nian and Xun'er. He needed to be more careful.

Xiao Yu glanced apologetically at Xun'er, then picked up Little Xiao Nian and said, "My dear daughter, wait for Daddy a little while, we'll go play in the back mountain together!"

Little Xiao Nian's eyes lit up immediately, and she said with a grin, "Really?"

Xiao Yu nodded and said, "More real than real gold!"

Little Xiao Nian didn't know what real gold was; she was happy as long as her father was with her.

"Let's go to the arena first. We can see what the Inner Academy's arena is like and why it's so attractive to Wu Hao," Xiao Yu said with a light laugh.

As Xiao Yu and Little Xiao Nian walked downstairs, they saw Wu Hao sitting in the living room. Upon seeing them, Xiao Yu said, "I heard you're having a duel with Bai Cheng Bai Gang today. I happen to be familiar with the arena, so let's go together!"

Xiao Yu naturally did not refuse, and the group headed towards the arena in the Inner Academy.