Arrangements for What Comes Next

Instructor Ruolin said to the students sunbathing outside, "Come in, all of you. It's too sunny out there."

The new students all walked in. They were from Wutan City or nearby, and most of them had heard of Xiao Yan's reputation.

The first thing they did upon entering was greet Xiao Yan. Seeing how much influence Xiao Yan had over the young people here, Instructor Ruolin immediately felt a little worried.

But when she thought of Xiao Yan's terrifying strength, Instructor Ruolin could only sigh.

She had already informed Jia Nan Academy. News about Xiao Yan would probably shock the entire academy.

Instructor Ruolin took out a sheet of paper and a pen, beginning to record each person's strength and rank.

Just as Xiao Yan was about to join the line, Instructor Ruolin said, "Xiao Yan, you don't need to come over. Just sit to the side and wait."

Xiao Yan could only sit back down helplessly as all the new students formed a long line.

The ones at the front were mostly unremarkable, but when it came to the Xiao Clan members, each one shocked Instructor Ruolin.

"Four one-star Dou Zhes, one two-star Dou Zhe, and one three-star Dou Zhe. Your Xiao Clan is truly remarkable." Instructor Ruolin was practically beaming.

Xiao Yu looked at Xun Er, who stood at the very end, and said with a smile, "Instructor Ruolin, the real genius is still behind us."

Xun Er stepped forward and said with a smile, "Xiao Xun'er, sixteen years old, nine-star Dou Zhe."

Xiao Yan smiled. He knew that, as the young lady of the Ancient Clan, she absolutely could not have been merely a six-star Dou Zhe at this point in the original story.

With Xiao Yan standing ahead of her now, Xun Er also dared to reveal her true strength.

Instructor Ruolin slapped her forehead and said with a bitter smile, "So I really have encountered a true genius. Compared to her, those people at the academy are all ordinary. Calling them geniuses would be an insult to her."

Xun Er walked up to Xiao Yan and said, "Brother Xiao Yan, Xun Er is pretty impressive too, right?"

Xiao Yan nodded and quietly said to Xun Er, "If you hadn't spent three years barely improving your cultivation because you were waiting for me, you should have been beyond the Da Dou Shi realm by now, right?"

Xun Er froze on the spot. Xiao Yan smiled, then pulled her tightly into his arms.

"Little girl, Brother Xiao Yan will definitely protect you. Even the clan behind you, I will make them acknowledge me." Xiao Yan spoke gently.

Xun Er nodded, her face flushing red.

Everyone present watched them with smiles.

"All right, Brother Xiao Yan. Everyone is watching. Stop holding me."

Xiao Yan knew Xun Er was embarrassed, so he let her go.

Instructor Ruolin said with a smile, "All right, that's about it. Jia Nan Academy said they would send a special flying magical beast to pick you up. It should arrive soon."

Xiao Yan asked, "Can my clansmen come with me?"

"Of course."

Hearing Instructor Ruolin's answer, Xiao Yan sighed in relief. At the moment, the clan's unity was what mattered most.

Besides Xiao Yan, Xiao Ning, Xiao Mei, and Xun Er, the other four were Xiao Feng, Xiao Yu, Xiao Lei, and Xiao Dian.

They all hurried back to pack their things.

Xiao Yan had not expected to leave so quickly either, so he hastily returned to the clan to say his goodbyes.

After preparing everything, Xiao Yan went to the outskirts of Wutan City and called out White Fang, Hai Bodong, and Yun Potian.

White Fang said, "Boss, the magical beasts around here are way too weak, aren't they? The moment I entered, they all ran away."

Xiao Yan said seriously, "Stop joking around. I have some important matters to discuss."

White Fang immediately shut his mouth.

"Old Hai, the three of you will head to the Black-Corner Region now. You and White Fang will establish a faction there. I will probably study at Jia Nan Academy for two years. During those two years, the two of you can do as you please in the Black-Corner Region. If I need anything, I'll contact you."

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, White Fang was so delighted he could practically fly. Now he would be able to do whatever he wanted.

Xiao Yan looked at White Fang and said, "The Black-Corner Region is extremely dangerous. Even with your peak Dou Emperor strength, you must act carefully. During this time, you should listen to Old Hai in everything."

Hai Bodong nodded, while White Fang became gloomy again.

Hai Bodong said, "In that case, Xiao Yan, give this faction a name."

After thinking it over, Xiao Yan still decided to use the name from the original story.

"Call it the Xiao Sect. While I am absent from the Xiao Sect, the two of you will handle all its affairs."

After Xiao Yan finished speaking, he had the two leave first.

White Fang reluctantly followed Hai Bodong as they flew toward the Black-Corner Region.

After the two left, Xiao Yan turned to Yun Potian, who carried a green longsword on his back.

Yun Potian had not yet completely shed the youthful air about him. It would be best for him to join Jia Nan Academy with Xiao Yan so they could look after each other.

"Xiao Tian, your task is also to head to the Black-Corner Region, except your final destination will be Jia Nan Academy." Xiao Yan looked at Yun Potian as he spoke.

Yun Potian asked somewhat doubtfully, "Young Master, with my age and strength, I already exceed the standards for students, don't I?"

Xiao Yan nodded, then said with a smile, "I'm not asking you to become a student. I'm asking you to apply to be an elder. It would be best if you could become an elder of the Inner Academy. That way, if anything happens in the future, we can look after each other, and you can also provide me with some conveniences."

Yun Potian nodded. However, even if he joined Jia Nan Academy, he probably would not be able to enter the Inner Academy immediately.

But that was a matter for later. They could take things one step at a time.

After Yun Potian agreed, he spread his Dou Qi wings and flew off to catch up with Hai Bodong and White Fang.

Having settled the arrangements for the next two years, Xiao Yan also sighed.

"Teacher, what level do you think I'll reach in another two years?"

Elder Yao shook his head as well. Even with his experience, he could not make a judgment.

"You brat, you're simply too difficult to predict. But one thing I know is that in two years, your status will be enough to make the Misty Cloud Sect tremble."

Elder Yao's words were undoubtedly a reassuring pill for Xiao Yan. He turned and returned to the Xiao Clan.

After waiting at home for two days, Jia Nan Academy's flying magical beast finally arrived. It was actually a fourth-tier magical beast, its enormous body occupying the entire Xiao Clan plaza.

An elder with the strength of a Dou King stepped down from the magical beast and asked Instructor Ruolin excitedly, "Where are the geniuses? The two geniuses!"

Instructor Ruolin pointed at Xiao Yan and Xun Er. The elder only took one glance at Xiao Yan before saying "incredible" three times in a row.

"Hurry, Vice Headmaster Hu Gan is terribly anxious at the academy."

Xiao Yan nodded and brought Xun Er, Xiao Yu, and the remaining Xiao Clan members aboard the flying magical beast.

Instructor Ruolin waved farewell to Xiao Yan and the others. Since she still had to bring the remaining students back to the academy, she could only let Xiao Yan's group leave first.

And so, Xiao Yan set out on the road to study at Jia Nan Academy.