The Conspiracy Begins

After a good night's sleep, Huo Hai tossed everything that had happened before to the back of his mind. Whoever came to deal with him, soldiers would be met with generals, water with earth. After packing up the tent, Huo Hai's steps were even faster than before.

The trip here had taken a full day, but the return journey took only a little over half a day. While traveling, Huo Hai discovered that although Spirit Serpent Movement was not primarily a movement technique for increasing speed, its control over the body was still immensely useful. On the road, Huo Hai could use less strength to cover greater distances with each stride.

This was also a disguised increase in speed. It was especially useful for long journeys. The only pity was that Spirit Serpent Movement was not specialized for traveling, so its effects were not particularly ideal.

When Huo Hai returned to the Academy, he found Imperial City Academy under even tighter guard than before he had left. Before he could approach, members of the Enforcement Squad stopped him. "Please show identification. Lift your hat as well."

Huo Hai knew this was their job, a normal procedure, and he had no intention of making trouble for no reason. Those who refused to follow any rules and challenged every rule might look imposing, but they were actually idiots. Huo Hai lightly lifted his hat and took out his identity card. The Enforcement Squad members did not even need to inspect it to know who had returned.

"Quick, notify the captain! Huo Hai is back!" The Enforcement Squad members immediately became excited at the sight of Huo Hai. Even Huo Hai himself had no idea what they were so excited about. Before he had even entered the Academy gates, Tan Wu came running