Journey to the Central Plains
"Dean, were you waiting for me?"
Although he already had some guesses, Xiao Lin still asked the question.
"It wasn't really waiting for you. After all, I was planning to go back to Central Plains after I finished dealing with things here. It just so happened that you also returned to the Jia Nan Academy."
So, I thought, since that's the case, I might as well go back to Central Plains with you on the way, that way we can keep each other company."
Mang Tianchi did not hide anything and told the truth.
As for whether there are other reasons, only Mang Tianchi himself knows.
"I see."
After listening to Mang Tianchi's explanation, Xiao Lin nodded.
He almost forgot that this was a typical hands-off manager!
In the Original Work, Xiao Yan stayed at the Jia Nan Academy for so long without ever returning, and he didn't even appear until the later part of the story.
Similarly, Xiao Lin also stayed at the Jia Nan Academy for about six years, but he didn't see any trace of the other party.
If you're saying that this person plans to stay here for a long time after returning to the Jia Nan Academy, then there's something fishy going on!
"Dean, have you decided when you'll be leaving?"
Since they had waited for him for so long, Xiao Lin naturally had to ask for their opinion.
"That's up to you. I'm available anytime."
Mang Tianchi didn't seem to care about this.
Having already waited this long, he wouldn't mind waiting a few more days.
"Alright, I'll let some acquaintances at the academy know, and then we'll set off in three days?"
Leaving, of course, is not something you can just do on a whim.
Especially that little devil Zi Yan, he'll probably have to coax her for a long time.
"Okay, it's settled then."
Mang Tianchi did not object.
Afterwards, over the next three days, Xiao Lin finished dealing with all the matters and bid farewell to some familiar people in the academy.
Surprisingly, Zi Yan didn't make a fuss this time!
She simply told Xiao Lin that she would be even stronger when they met again!
Xiao Lin was also looking forward to it.
Three days later, Xiao Lin and Mang Tianchi bid farewell to the group of acquaintances who came to see them off, and then left Jia Nan Academy together.
Dou Venerable's method of traveling is still quite fast.
Similarly, since both of them are Dou Venerable, they naturally do not need to use the Spatial Wormholes in the border cities of the Northwest Continent.
And so, the two of them continued to approach the Central Plains Continent through the Spatial Passage.
Normally, if traveling by air from the Northwest Continent to the Central Plains, it might take a month or two.
However, Xiao Lin and Mang Tianchi, two Dou Zun expert, traveled through the Spatial Passage and it only took them about two days to reach the borders of the Central Plains Continent.
Of course, if Mang Tianchi were alone, his travel speed would be even faster!
The mastery of Spatial Power by Nine-Transformation Peak Dou Venerable is far beyond what Xiao Lin, Four-Star Dou Venerable, can match.
Throughout the journey, Mang Tianchi took care of Xiao Lin.
Finally, after another half day, the two walked out of the Spatial Passage one after the other.
We've arrived!
Bu Tianchi's words have already revealed the location where the two of them are now.
Xiao Lin nodded calmly.
At this moment, Xiao Lin did not reveal that this was his first time in Central Plains.
After all, when he entered Jia Nan Academy disguised as Lin Xiao, his public statement was that he came from the Central Plains Continent.
If he were to act like Grandma Liu visiting a grand estate now, his lie would probably be exposed on the spot!
What are your plans for the future?
Mang Tianchi's voice rang in Xiao Lin's ears.
"I'll just take it one step at a time. I don't have any specific goals. It's all about training, after all. I'll go wherever I can improve my strength."
This is the truth from Xiao Lin.
Although he had some things to do in Central Plains, improving his own strength was also very important to Xiao Lin!
"By the way, Dean, what about you?"
Remembering something, Xiao Lin suddenly asked a question.
"Me? Of course, I'll go back to my clan first."
Mang Tianchi said with a smile.
"The clan?"
Xiao Lin asked, feigning ignorance.
Although he knew Mang Tianchi's identity from the Original Work, he certainly wouldn't reveal it at this moment!
You should know that normally, not only him, but even the First Elder Su Qian and the Qian Bai Er Lao probably wouldn't know about Mang Tianchi's background with the Lei Clan!
"Heh, Lei Clan, have you heard of them?"
Mang Tianchi was not surprised by Xiao Lin's reaction.
When he traveled abroad and established Jia Nan Academy, he did not reveal his identity or background to anyone.
He achieved everything through his own hard work!
If they go out under the name of the Lei Clan, what kind of training is that?
"Lei Clan? Dean, you mean the Lei Clan, one of the Eight Great Emperor Clans? You come from the Lei Clan?"
Xiao Lin feigned surprise and asked in return.
By the end, his voice had even risen.
At the same time, he also appropriately showed a look of shock on his face.
"Indeed, I am from the Lei Clan! Lin Xiao, it seems you learned quite a bit of information that outsiders don't know during your travels in the Central Plains!"
Mang Tianchi first showed a proud expression, and then praised Xiao Lin again.
The top experts and forces in the Central Plains naturally knew about the affairs of the Eight Great Emperor Clans.
However, there are still quite a few people who only have a superficial understanding of the affairs of the Eight Great Emperor Clans.
After all, the Eight Great Emperor Clans are still too far removed from Ordinary, so it's perfectly normal that they wouldn't know about them.
I've heard a thing or two about it by chance.
At this moment, Xiao Lin appeared both excited and bewildered.
Therefore, Mang Tianchi, who had observed all of Xiao Lin's performance, was quite satisfied.
"Now that I'm back in the clan, I need to prepare for my breakthrough to Half-Saint. So, Lin Xiao, you'll have to rely on yourself for your trials in the Central Plains from now on."
After patting Xiao Lin on the shoulder, Mang Tianchi spoke earnestly.
"Then I'd like to offer my best wishes to the Dean on his successful breakthrough to Half-Saint!"
Xiao Lin cupped his hands in congratulations to Mang Tianchi.
Of course, Xiao Lin never actually expected that Mang Tianchi would stay with him forever.
Even this trip to Central Plains was just a side trip for them!
"Then I'll accept your kind words!"
After smiling, Mang Tianchi suddenly pulled something out of his pocket.
It was a pitch-black token with the word "Thunder" engraved on it.
"Oh, right, this is for you."
Bu Tianchi tossed the token engraved with the character "Lei" to Xiao Lin.
"Dean, what is this?"
Xiao Lin asked calmly.
"This is a token representing my identity, Lin Xiao. Although I am a member of the Lei Clan, I am also the Dean of the Jia Nan Academy, while you are the Grand Elder of the Jia Nan Academy!"
Since you're going to train in Central Plains, I naturally have to protect you.
Next, if you encounter any problems you can't solve during your training in Central Plains, you can take this token and come to the Thunder Realm to find me.
We, the Lei Clan, will naturally treat you well!
Bu Tianchi solemnly explained the purpose of the token.
Before coming to Central Plains, Mang Tianchi had already considered investing in Xiao Lin.
Now that he has given away this token, it is tantamount to already taking action.
Think about it, once Xiao Lin takes this token to the Lei Clan for help, wouldn't that be equivalent to him establishing a relationship with the Lei Clan?
If Xiao Lin were to advance to the Dou Sheng Realm in the future, their Lei Clan would have forged a good relationship.
For the Lei Clan, this is a win-win situation no matter how you look at it.
After all, once you reach the Dou Sheng Realm, you'll be treated with respect by the Eight Great Emperor Clans!
Oh, right, except for the Hun Clan--