The old man, who had been observing Cheng Yu all along the way, naturally did not miss his look of keen interest.
Although Cheng Yu's identity was uncertain, the old man still did not want to let such a filthy-rich prospect slip away. Showing him the Academy's strength would also give them the upper hand in the subsequent "enrollment" arrangements.
But if the man truly harbored sinister intentions, and bringing him to Teacher Shi caused some irreversible loss, wouldn't the old man become the Academy's greatest sinner for all time?
The old man was deeply conflicted, silently praying that the Grand Libationer had noticed the mysterious figure who had entered the Academy.
As though his prayers had been heard, a middle-aged man in an indigo robe appeared up ahead just then.
Cheng Yu noticed the middle-aged man immediately.
He was the very Grand Libationer Cheng Yu had seen yesterday, and also the strongest individual in Skycloud Academy.
The old man breathed an inward sigh of relief. Before he could speak, the middle-aged man said,
"Thank you for your efforts. I'll take over showing this gentleman around the Academy."
The old man clasped his hands and bowed.
"In that case, this student will take his leave."
With that, he also gave Cheng Yu a slight bow and said,
"I shall take my leave, then."
Cheng Yu nodded slightly.
After the old man left, the middle-aged man approached Cheng Yu and offered a slight cupped-fist salute.
"I am Mu Feng, Grand Libationer of Skycloud Academy. May I ask your name?"
Cheng Yu returned the same salute.
"Cheng Yu, a rogue cultivator."
Watching Cheng Yu, Snow Spirit copied him with impressive seriousness.
"Snow Spirit, a rogue cultivator."
At the sight of Snow Spirit, Mu Feng paused, then looked at Cheng Yu with a