Sudden Incident

Before long, Huo Hai arrived at the main hall. By then, the others who had joined the Imperial City Academy had already arrived. Huo Hai could be said to be the last one there, because his protection had been the tightest of them all.

"Brother Hai, you're here! Hurry, let me see Little Gold. I haven't seen it in so long." The moment she saw Huo Hai, Huo Yuner hurried over. Huo Hai had just been about to take Little Gold out, but on second thought, he stopped.

The entire Western Frontier had been thrown into chaos by insects lately. He could not take it out in public. If people saw such a strange centipede, who knew what they would connect it to? Huo Hai's eyes shifted as he tried to come up with an excuse. By then, Huo Yuner was already getting anxious. Before Huo Hai could think of a reason, however, someone stepped in to rescue him. It was Huo Kai.

"Yun'er, don't make a fuss. We called you here today because there is something important. You all know that what has happened in the Western Frontier these past few days has been a mess. But don't worry, this matter has nothing to do with you."

The Patriarch first offered them a few words of reassurance. His expression remained perfectly calm, as though he knew nothing at all about the matters within the Lineage. "There is one more thing. For certain reasons, you must set off for the Imperial City Academy ahead of schedule. You leave today."

At those words, everyone's expressions changed. They had originally thought they could stay home with their families for several more days, only to suddenly find that time gone. Once they entered the Imperial City Academy, no one knew when they would