Xiao Yan was unlike Xiao Wujiu, who seemed to bear far too much fate and responsibility. Yet Xiao Yan was caught in the middle, making him the one in the most agony and facing the hardest choice.
Perhaps his idea seemed overly idealistic, but for Xiao Yan, who was also not yet twenty, it was the best solution available at present!
"Then cultivate diligently during this time, improve your strength, and prepare to go to the Central Plains."
"Alright!"
After settling everything with Xiao Yan before leaving, Xiao Wujiu went straight to Great Elder Su Qian and explained that he intended to resign from his position as an elder of Jia Nan Academy. Su Qian had initially opposed it vehemently, but after Xiao Wujiu told him about his dealings with the Ancient Clan, Su Qian fell silent.
In the end, there was no other choice. Even Su Qian could not act willfully before a behemoth like the Ancient Clan, so he agreed. When it came to Zi Yan, Su Qian did not hesitate much either. He merely told Xiao Wujiu to protect Zi Yan well and bring her back for a visit once the turmoil had passed...
In the end, Xiao Wujiu left many of his treasured possessions to the academy as compensation. He could have simply walked away, but the academy could not. This matter had been caused by him implicating the academy, so it was only right that he took responsibility. Compensation was the only thing he could do for now.
With the Thunder Clan's connections, the Ancient Clan should not make things excessively difficult for the academy, but suffering grievances was inevitable. Su Qian understood this as well, yet he said nothing more, only reminding him to bring Zi Yan back often...
When Xiao Wujiu found