Soto City.
It was just past noon, and the blazing sun hung high in the sky.
Since the Barak Kingdom bordered Fasno Province, Notting City was not far from Soto City. The three carriages carrying Ouyang Ling and the others arrived here in just a few hours.
"Soto City..."
Qin Ming stepped down from the carriage, a trace of nostalgia flashing through his eyes.
"What? Does that expression mean Teacher Qin is homesick?" Ouyang Ling got down a step later. Seeing Qin Ming's expression, he deliberately teased him in confusion. "Looks like your home is in Soto City?"
"Oh—"
His unrestrained voice was quickly heard by the rest of the Imperial Battle Team. Yu Feng was the first to stir things up. "Teacher Qin, don't tell me our stop in Soto City is because you've got personal reasons?"
At once, the others shot him teasing looks as well.
"Nonsense."
Knowing these brats were joking, Qin Ming did not get angry.
"My home isn't in Soto City. I was merely reminded of the happiest and most cherished days of my life, back when I was a student."
A student?
At the mention of that, everyone's curiosity was immediately piqued.
They did not know where Teacher Qin had graduated from, so they were eager to know what academy could produce such an outstanding student.
But since he had brought it up...
It definitely had something to do with Soto City.
Thus, Dugu Yan, who was currently holding Yu Tianheng's arm, asked:
"Teacher Qin, did you graduate from an academy around Soto City?"
Yu Feng looked puzzled. "But are there even any academies here?"
Oslo stroked his chin and guessed:
"Could it be Barak Advanced Soul Master Academy?"
"No, neither."
Qin Ming's smile carried a hint of nostalgia and pride. "I graduated from