Old Man Mu Gu: I Want to Improve So Badly

Late that night, after the Selection Tournament ended.

The bright moonlight was obscured by dark clouds, and an eerie silence enveloped the Back Mountain Jia Nan Academy.

Hun Li Li dragged the unconscious fourth-place Selection Tournament, Lin Lang, her slender fingers gripping his neck like she was holding a beast of burden.

The black hem of her skirt swept across the fallen leaves, making a rustling sound that stood out clearly in the darkness.

"You've got some nerve, installing surveillance cameras around me, huh?"

Her red lips parted slightly, her voice as cold as ice.

Although Lin Lang only appeared to have external injuries from the daytime battle, in reality, his soul had already been refined by Hun Li Li using the Blood Soul Art.

Hun Li Li suddenly stopped, took out a jade slip from her Storage Ring, and crushed it.

The jade slip shattered, and the space in front of it twisted eerily, gradually forming a pitch-black portal.

Creating Space Channel is something only experts at the Dou Zun or above can accomplish.

Long-distance Space Channel generally require extremely high levels of capability to construct.

However, the destination of this Space Channel is merely a remote place just outside the Black Corner Region, where a branch of the Soul Hall is located. Judging from the distance, it is not a long Space Channel. Even an ordinary Dou Zun expert could create such Spatial Jade Slip.

However, the ones in Hun Li Li's hands are a little different.

These were all personally made by the Venerable Elders of that branch temple.

Hun Li Li stepped into the Space Channel, and her figure vanished instantly.

In the gloomy hall, dozens of eerie green spirit lamps moved erratically without any wind.

Hun Li Li casually tossed Lin Lang's corpse into the center of the main hall; the dust that kicked up was clearly visible under the eerie green light.

"Who?!"

A sharp shout came from the shadows, and three dark figures suddenly appeared.

But before they could get close, an old figure quietly appeared and with a wave of his hand, threw them all back into the main hall.

"If you don't want to die, don't look at what you shouldn't see."

The aged figure spoke coldly, then appeared directly in front of Hun Li Li, kneeling on both knees and speaking with a respectful, almost humble, tone:

"Miss, you've arrived."

"Hun Miesheng gave me these jade slips, which I wasn't planning to use. Guess why I was so bored and had nothing better to do, so I came to this godforsaken place?"

Hun Li Li asked in a cold voice.

"I..."

Upon hearing this, Old Man Mu Gu glanced at Lin Lang's corpse beside him and immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

Broken!

The fact that members of the Soul Clan were going out to train had already been communicated to all the elders of the various branch halls of the Soul Hall under the instruction of Hun Miesheng. When Old Man Mu Gu heard about this, he immediately felt that his opportunity had come.

After all, this was a matter personally ordered by the temple master, which shows the importance of this clansman.

Therefore, he went to great lengths to find out that Hun Li Li had been transferred from a regional branch in the Central Plains Black Corner Region to a human-level branch in the Black Mountain Empire, outside the Black Corner Region.

All this was to cultivate connections within the Soul Clan so that he could climb the ranks even higher.

After all, he had mediocre talent, and if he hadn't joined the Soul Hall, he would most likely have struggled to break through to the Dou Zun level in his lifetime. Now, many years have passed, but his cultivation level hasn't improved much, so he naturally turned his attention to cultivating connections.

Lin Lang was someone he arranged to be sent to the Jia Nan Academy, intending to secretly provide assistance to Hun Li Li, or rather, to be a tool for Hun Li Li to use.

Its purpose was to get him connected with this high-status young lady from the Soul Clan.

Unfortunately, he didn't understand Hun Li Li, nor did he comprehend how terrified she was after discovering that there were people from the Hun Li Li Soul Hall around her.

She wasn't afraid of being monitored, but rather afraid that because of her, Xiao Yan would be targeted by the Soul Hall earlier than expected.

If that's the case, Xiao Yan will be in big trouble!

Fortunately, when killing Lin Lang, Hun Li Li took the opportunity to perform a soul search on him. He reports to the Soul Hall once a month, so he hasn't had time to report to the Soul Hall about Hun Li Li and Xiao Yan yet.

This is also why Hun Li Li came alone this time.

If it has already been reported, even at great risk, Hun Li Li will find a pretext to have Hun Miesheng and destroy this branch hall.

"Miss, this..."

Just as Old Man Mu Gu was about to explain, Hun Li Li slapped him across the face with a pitch-black token, sending him crashing into the main hall of the Soul Hall.

"Don't think that just because you're Eighth-Grade Alchemist, I can't kill you. If I find anyone from the Soul Hall around you again, this slap will be delivered by Hun Miesheng."

With a cold remark, Hun Li Li turned and returned to the Space Channel. As the passage closed, her figure quickly disappeared.

"Elder Mu Gu..."

Inside the main hall of the Soul Hall, the guardians looked at the Old Man Mu Gu, whose face clearly bore the mark of a token bearing the character "Soul," and none of them dared to say a word.

That's terrifying! Even Dou Zun expert got hit by a bullet. Luckily, they were thrown back earlier, otherwise they would probably be dead by now.

"You three idiots, you dare to offend someone who can directly enter the hall using Spatial Jade Slip?"

The Old Man Mu Gu was sent flying by a slap from a little girl. At this moment, his old face was burning with pain, both physically and mentally. He immediately grabbed the three unlucky protectors and slapped them all across the face as well.

"If you want to die, keep yelling next time. If it weren't for me protecting you this time, you'd all be dead already!"

Although he respected the elders, Mu Gu's situation in the Soul Hall was not very good because he was greedy for credit when capturing Yao Chen and went alone on his own, which led to Yao Chen's escape and the mission's failure.

Therefore, he couldn't kill the protectors in the hall without a reason. Otherwise, if the other elders found out and reported it to the higher-ups, accusing him of "eliminating dissidents" or "affecting the efficiency of collecting souls in the hall," he would definitely be reprimanded by his superiors.

Upon hearing this, the three protectors dared not say anything more.

After all, to be able to slap a Dou Zun expert like that, their strength is definitely beyond what they can handle.

Therefore, they all had to kneel down and say:

"Many thanks to Venerable Elder Mu Gu for saving my life!"

But at this moment, Old Man Mu Gu simply waved his hand, his eyes filled with a deep thought.

Although he couldn't discern the young lady's strength, he was certain it wouldn't exceed that of Dou Zong.

The reason he was able to slap himself flying was because of the black token in his hand.

That's... the Hall Master Token!

This young lady likely holds an extremely prestigious position within the clan, and my seemingly conciliatory behavior has clearly offended her.

Since that's his personality... then we'll just have to find other ways to please him.

Of course, this requires careful consideration and long-term planning.

Jia Nan Academy.

What did you do?

Xiao Yan frowned upon discovering that Hun Li Li's Dou Qi 3rd Stage.

Was this woman also tricked by some mysterious spirit?

"No, I just practiced the secret technique you found for me."

Hun Li Li smiled and said.

The secret technique that Xiao Yan found for her was called the Dust Cleansing Art.

It was a kind of energy that could remove any energy from her body that did not originally belong to her.

Whether it's Dou Qi or soul power, it can be eliminated.

After obtaining it, she promptly cultivated it successfully, spending a full day and night to erase all the Dou Qi and soul power that originally belonged to the Hun Tian Di from her bloodline.

In this way, even the Hun Tian Di couldn't pinpoint her location through bloodlines.

Of course, this means nothing to the Hun Tian Di.

It's simply that your own blood pack erases the mark you left, but it's still your own blood pack.

At most, it would just be as complicated as the first time when he draws her blood again.

But for Hun Li Li, this is very important.

The thought that she possessed the Hun Tian Di's Dou Qi made her feel unclean.

And that Soul Mark —she hadn't noticed it at all before!

Based on her limited understanding of the Soul Clan, with the Hun Tian Di's Emperor Realm Soul, it's possible that he could easily pass through that Soul Mark and do things that ordinary people would consider impossible.

After all, in the study of souls, the Soul Clan is far ahead of the entire Dou Qi Continent.

Who knows, maybe after the Hun Tian Di imprisons Xiao Yan in the Exotic Flame Plaza, he can use that mark to possess him?

It's terrifying to even think about.

That idiot Hun Tian Di, that pure biological father, he deserves to die!

Although Hun Li Li had cultivated a considerable amount of Dou Qi over the past year, it was certainly no match for Hun Tian Di's. The sudden loss of so much Dou Qi caused her cultivation level to plummet, and she was now in an extremely unstable state, fluctuating wildly.

Now is the worst time, because there are only three segments.

When things are going well, it can even look like a Dou Ling.

According to her estimate, once things stabilize, she should reach the Dou Ling realm, which isn't bad and is perfectly acceptable.

The main thing is that after this purification process, she felt cleaner.

Stupid Hun Tian Di!

Idiot!

"Uh, so what's your situation right now?"

After noticing that Hun Li Li was not in good condition, Xiao Yan did not push her away again, but he also could not be too intimate. He could only help her stand up with his hand and asked.

"Oh, it's really nothing serious. I'll be fine once I stabilize my internal Dou Qi. Don't worry."

Seeing the concern in Xiao Yan's eyes, Hun Li Li's mood improved considerably, and she said with a smile.

"Xun'er, could you please take care of her?"

Seeing that Hun Li Li didn't intend to elaborate, Xiao Yan simply nodded and then handed her over to Xun'er.

After all, they are all from the Eight Clans. Xun'er will likely get some clues from her or discover some information from her.

"Good."

Xun'er naturally heard about Hun Li Li's decline in cultivation level, and Xiao Yan, being very understanding, asked her to take care of Hun Li Li, so she didn't get jealous and took Hun Li Li in.

Xiao Yi Xian also helped take care of things, so Xiao Yan seemed a bit superfluous, standing there alone, somewhat idle.

He glanced around and then focused his gaze on Han Yue, the aloof junior who hadn't yet joined any group.

Why didn't she get on the Griffin?

Xiao Yan tilted his head and thought for a moment, then waved to Han Yue:

"Junior Han Yue, why don't you come over here too?"

Upon hearing this, Han Yue's face lit up with joy. She quickly ran over, leaped onto the Griffin, and then, just like Han Yue, slipped.

Xiao Yan was already used to it. With her strength as Dou Master, it was natural for her to feel a little uncomfortable when she first boarded the back of this Griffin, but she would get used to it.

After helping him to his feet and regaining his balance, Xiao Yan withdrew his hand.

After all, he and Han Yue still have a purely platonic friendship as classmates, and they can't get too close.

Even so, quite a few people still noticed this scene.

Instantly, the hearts of this year's freshmen were broken once again.

Damn it, there are only four beauties in the college, and they're all around one person, and they're all so close to him!

He deserves to die!

Soon everyone boarded the Griffin. Except for one team of six, the rest were groups of five, totaling thirty-one students.

Everyone boarded the Griffin, and most of them sat comfortably in their seats. Only Xiao Yan remained standing on the Griffin's head, hands behind his back. Dressed in his student uniform, he looked even more dashing than the others.

"We will personally escort you along the way."

Looking down at the open space below, Hu Gan chuckled and waved his hand. The person riding the Griffin below let out a sharp whistle, and the Griffin's wings flapped violently. Its massive body, along with the shadow it cast on the ground, slowly rose into the air.

"Good luck, kids! If you do well in the Inner Academy, you'll get a holiday!"

As the Griffin took to the air, a familiar voice suddenly came from below. Xiao Yan and his group of five looked down and saw that it was their mentor, Xi Wei, who had come to see them off.

Xiao Yan smiled and used his soul power to send a jade bottle down.

"I took a two-year leave of absence, and it was all thanks to Instructor Xi Wei's care and trust that this Three-Turn Xiao Yan Three-Turn Qi Gathering Pill was able to raise your cultivation level by three stages. Consider it my token of gratitude."

As the Griffin's wings flapped rapidly, the figures below grew smaller and smaller until they were almost like ants. From this high vantage point, overlooking the entire Jia Nan Academy, almost every part of it could be seen.

Above the azure sky, six enormous Griffin flapped their wings and flew over the seemingly endless Back Mountain of the academy. Outside the Griffin, Hu Gan and three elders formed a four-corner formation, surrounding the entire Griffin formation. Powerful Dou Qi emanated from their bodies, and no matter how fierce the wind raged, it could not move them in the slightest.

Dou Huang expert!

Gazing at this scene, Xiao Yan's eyes gleamed with longing.

When he graduates from the Jia Nan Academy, he will be just as strong!

Below, Instructor Xi Wei held the pill in her hand, gazing at the departing black dot in the sky, yet she could still seem to see the spirited figure of the young man.

I'm really lucky; it seems I've recruited a very talented young guy for the academy!

Perhaps when we meet again, he will have become a true powerhouse.

She was really looking forward to that day!

The vast forest is teeming with all sorts of magical beasts. Every so often, a ferocious magical beast, oblivious to its own mortality, would burst forth from the forest and roar at the Griffin formation in the sky.

Occasionally, flying magical beasts would come chasing after them, but whenever these magical beasts got within a hundred meters of the formation, they would be frightened into retreating by the powerful aura emanating from the four people in Hu Gan's body.

Of course, some powerful magical beasts disregarded the oppressive aura of Hu Gan and his companions and charged forcefully towards the Griffin formation. At this moment, Hu Gan and the three elders began to display their astonishing strength.

With each wave of his hand, a powerful surge of energy streaked across the sky like thunder. Then, everyone heard a muffled thud, and those rather large magical beasts exploded into a shower of blood that rained down.

As they flew along, all sorts of ferocious magical beasts surged forward one after another, but not a single one could break through the blockade of Hu Gan and his companions.

The students were both shocked and envious. Judging from their auras, most of these magical beasts possessed the power to contend with any one of them. Yet, even so, they were still reduced to blood mist with a mere flick of the wrist by Hu Gan and the others. Such power was truly something to be coveted.

Xiao Yan took it in stride; he'd seen Dou Huang expert before.

He even kissed Dou Zong!

After more than an hour, the Griffin formation finally slowed down. Sensing the decrease in speed, Xiao Yan glanced ahead. However, apart from a bottomless ravine at his feet, the rest of the area was still endless greenery. There was no Inner Academy, not even a single person in sight.

"Landing!"

The sharpness in Hu Gan's eyes gradually faded, and the powerful aura that had risen from his body earlier quietly receded back into his body. He smiled and waved to the flight formation, and the six Griffin spread their wings and slowly descended to the opposite side of the mountain stream below.

As the Griffin formation landed safely, figures followed at Hu Gan's signal and jumped down, crowding the open space. Everyone looked around, their faces blank.

"Where is this? Could the Inner Academy be here?"

Upon landing, Hu Jia was the first to lose her composure and hurriedly asked Hu Gan. Everyone else, upon hearing this question, also turned their attention to Hu Gan.

"The Inner Academy isn't so easy to get into."

Hu Gan smiled meaningfully, then, under everyone's gaze, slowly walked forward about ten steps, stopped, raised his hand and waved it, a burst of energy shot out from his hand, finally shooting towards the space in front of him.

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, a certain space struck by the energy rippled like water. These ripples fluctuated rapidly, and finally, a pale silver gate, seven or eight zhang tall, appeared out of thin air!

Everyone was startled by the strangely appearing silver gate. Clearly, they hadn't expected that this seemingly ordinary place would hide such a mystery.

The silver gate, under everyone's watchful eyes, slowly opened with a crisp sound. The scene behind the gate was the same dense forest as before, seemingly no different from the forest they were looking at.

"Come with me."

With a wave of his hand, Hu Gan the lead and walked into the silver gate.

Xiao Yan knew this was a group within a spatial barrier, so he wasn't too surprised. He was just somewhat eager for the unique abilities of a Dou Zong powerhouse. After scanning the area, he took the lead and went inside.

Xiao Yi Xian had been able to do this before, so she wasn't curious and quickly followed.

Han Yue was very curious about the methods of Dou Zong expert. She stopped and watched Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian disappear through the silver gate. Then, she and Xun'er, taking care of Hun Li Li, entered the silver gate together.

After everyone, including the six Griffin, entered the silver gate, the gate slowly closed, and a final ripple of silver energy spread out, causing the silver gate to gradually dissipate and finally disappear completely.