Chapter 47: Canaan Academy

  Xiao Yan suffered a blow from Ye Kan, and his original intention to return home to report the good news before going to the academy was also gone. He didn't go home either, and after recovering from his injuries, he ran away again, disappearing to who-knows-where to hone his skills.

  Ye Kan's evaluation of Xiao Yan was unexpectedly low, summarizing his evaluation as: "Bravery is commendable, intelligence is disappointing."

  The grudge between Yun Lanzong and Xiao Yan probably ended like this. After all, in the original work, it was Yun Lanzong's elder Yun Ling who made a solo decision that led to the feud between the two sides. This time, Xiao Xingmen saved Mo Cheng, but didn't give Yun Ling a chance to be the judge, so Yun Ling had almost no reason to resent Xiao Yan. Well, it's natural for the entire Yun Lanzong sect to dislike Xiao Yan - this kid is not ordinary in his arrogance.

  They didn't know that Yun Leng Zong's master, Yun Yun, and the young master, Na Lan Yan Ran, had a crush on Xiao Yan. If the people of Yun Leng Zong found out, they would all want to kill Xiao Yan in the name of FFF team...

  Yun Yun and Na Lan Yan Ran originally had no result with Xiao Yan, while the only "misstep" Medusa is now recovering her mind in the Snake People's tribe. The little medical fairy is under Xue Xing Meng's own sect and is not familiar with Xiao Yan. Qing Lin is on the side of the Tian She Fu. Ya Fei has now shifted her target infatuation to Ye Kan.

  For Xiao Xing Meng, it can be said that the good show has been watched and the things to be dealt with are almost done. It's time to go to Canaan Academy to visit Xiao Mei and beat up the little friends. Speaking of which, the date of his leave is over, will that teacher make him stay behind?

  Xiao Xing Meng finally decided to keep Ye Kan in the Imperial City, and would take him away when he went to Zhongzhou later. Anyway, Ye Kan was now a big shot, and after defeating Xiao Yan, he suddenly received attention from various major forces, but Maitreya had already made his move. Of course, since Xiao Yan also had the identity of a genius alchemist, the major powers of the empire also attached great importance to him.

  Before leaving, Xiao Xing Meng and A Zi Ke repeatedly advised Ye Kan to be good to Ya Fei, saying that Ye Kan almost got angry and left. The three of them headed towards the Black Angle Domain.

  ……

  Black Territory, located at the center of the three major empires, is a special region built outside of Canaan Academy. Many people on the continent are puzzled as to why such a chaotic region exists outside of this ancient and prestigious academy, but regardless, existence is truth. Despite years of suppression, the "Black Territory" continues to expand at an astonishing rate, and its super-powered resilience has left those who sought to suppress it feeling powerless.

  The scope of the Black Corner Domain is vast, and after years of expansion, it has almost become a small country with clear boundaries. The only difference between this domain and other empires is that while others have a supreme leader, this region is characterized by various forces fighting for their own interests, constantly vying, killing, and causing chaos like scattered sand. However, it is precisely because of this that the Black Corner Domain can continue to grow stronger in its central location on the continent. Otherwise, no force would sit idly by and watch this uniquely destructive territory rapidly strengthen and pose a threat to them.

  Although the chaos of Hei Jiao Yu is notorious throughout the mainland, the various high-level martial arts, combat skills, and elixirs that flow through here are actually attracting many powerful individuals from all over the continent. After all, no matter what, these things are still essential items that even they covet. Being able to obtain a higher-level martial art than what they currently cultivate would allow them to advance further on their path as strong practitioners. This kind of temptation is lethal for those powerful individuals.

  So, the Black Domain was like a bottomless pit, where countless treasures flowed in through various channels and were then auctioned off at sky-high prices, causing numerous people to compete fiercely for them.

  Canaan Academy is in the central part of this chaotic land. Admission is not divided by race, and countless people take pride in being able to enter this ancient academy, but unfortunately, the academy's nearly harsh admission requirements make many people sigh with longing.

  At the back of Canaan Academy, a girl in light blue dress stood tall and slender, with a purple ribbon tied around her waist, outlining her figure in an extremely seductive way. This extraordinary girl with a unique aura was naturally Xun Er.

  "Ding Dong"

  As the sound of the bell echoed, a shadow behind Xun'er suddenly stirred and an old figure emerged, bowing respectfully to the girl with a smile: "Miss."

  "Ling Lao, you've finally come back." Turning slowly, her delicate and refined face broke into a gentle smile, instantly eclipsing the beauty of all the flowers.

  "Hehe, no choice, since the young lady has given me that task, if I, an old man, don't complete it and run back, won't I be scolded to death by the young lady?" Ling Ying raised his head.

  The girl smiled with pursed lips, thinking of the boy who had been on her mind. Her voice, which was normally cold and calm, became softer. She glanced at Ling Ying, then a blush spread across her cheeks, making her look like she would make the entire Ganan Academy go crazy. In a soft voice, she asked: "Ling Lao, how is he?"

  "Is the young lady referring to Young Master Xiao Yan?" Ling Ying asked knowingly, and saw that the girl's cheeks had become even more flushed. He couldn't help but burst out laughing at this sight. It seemed that only that little scamp called Xiao Yan had the good fortune and magical power to transform the elegant and refined young lady from her otherworldly demeanor into a normal girl. (Main character halo, indeed.)

  "When I left, Young Master Xiao Yan didn't have any issues, but his three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran ended unexpectedly in a draw. Nalan Yanran's strength was stronger than expected." Ling Ying hesitated for a moment before speaking about the thrilling battle at Yunlan Sect. Xun'er heard that Xiao Yan almost perished together with Nalan Yanran and her eyebrows twitched slightly.

  "But Xiao Yan was defeated by a mysterious person in the Imperial City. Moreover, that person is two levels lower than Xiao Yan." Ling Ying added.

  Upon hearing the news, Xun Er's eyebrows were tightly furrowed, her eyes mixed with worry and indignation. Her heart would not tolerate anyone harming her Xiao Yan brother.

  "Have you found out about his background?"

  Ling Lao shook his head and said, "That person is called Ye Kan. The other party seems to be from a humble background, but in just a few years, he has made a name for himself in the imperial capital. It appears that the Mitter family fully supports him, even their own Yafei is infatuated with him."

  "From being a lowly commoner to his current status, he must have someone backing him. Has anyone investigated the people who have come into contact with him?" The young girl's bright eyes lifted again as she asked once more.

  "In his presence, several black-robed men had appeared, their identities unknown. However, the Maitreya tribe's leader also showed them great courtesy, and they should be Ye Kan's masters. But the other side seemed to have the strength of a Dou Huang level, so I didn't dare get too close." Ling Ying nodded, then said with a hint of profundity: "Also, there is another small piece of news, it is heard that Ye Kan comes from Wutang City!"

  "Wutian City..." Xun'er murmured as she read the three words, this was where she and Xiao Yan had grown up together, could it be a coincidence?

  "Miss's vision is indeed not bad, that little guy, I think, as long as he is given enough time, even the master of the house may not dare to easily deny him. However, there are still many talents like Ye Kan in the world, unfortunately, those who can really reach the peak are few and far between. If Young Master Xiao Yan cannot defeat these talented individuals and stand out, the people in his family may not recognize him either." Looking at the girl who was shining like a fairy under the morning light, Ling Ying finally advised.

  Xun Er also nodded, initially for a divorce humiliation, the young man could grit his teeth and bitterly cultivate for three years, through all sorts of hardships, what he was after, was to be able to appear in front of that woman who had once trampled on his dignity with a strong demeanor. If he were to hide behind a woman's back, and watch as his own woman went to block the wind and rain for him, it would probably be more unbearable than killing him.

  "By the way, Ling Lao, what level is Xiao Yan's current strength at?" The girl suddenly seemed to remember something and asked curiously.

  "When I left, Xiao Yan's strength was around that of a two-star Grand Master." Ling Ying said with a smile.

  "Two-star great Dou Shi?" Bright eyes curved into a shallow crescent moon, the girl smiled lightly: "In two years' time, from an ordinary Dou to become a great Dou Shi, one level per year, tsk tsk, this speed is almost enough to squeeze into the top five in the Gānán Academy. It seems that Brother Xiāo Yán's cultivation for these two years has been quite bitter."

  Ling Ying smiled and immediately said, "I think that within a month or two, Xiao Yan will probably come to Jia Nan Academy. At that time, it can also alleviate Miss's longing."

  The girl's mouth was slightly raised with a gentle smile, and she slowly lifted her head. The boy's thin figure gradually appeared in her mind. It had been more than two years, and finally, they could meet again.

  A warmth rose in her heart, and after a long while, the girl finally lowered her head, took a glance at Lingying in front of her, shifted her lotus steps slightly, and walked towards the foot of the mountain.

  "Ling Lao, for the time being, you can rest at a place on the outskirts of Canaan Academy. If there's no urgent matter, you don't have to sneak into the academy either. Otherwise, if those old guys find out, it'll probably stir up more trouble again. Those old lunatics may give face to our family, but they're very strict about certain rules. On this continent, there are hardly a few people who can make them yield on the matter of academy rules." The girl's figure gradually disappeared into the leaves, but her voice still lingered in the air.

  "Heh heh, alright, just in case something happens, Miss, you only need to blow the whistle and I'll be there immediately." With a smile, Ling Ying nodded his head, then with a flick of his body, he transformed into a shadow and merged with the shadow of a large tree, gradually disappearing.

  The girl slowly walked down the mountain, her light blue figure, under the soft sunlight, finally formed a seductive silhouette.

  "Heh heh, Xun'er junior sister, what a coincidence! You've just come down from the mountain too?" A gentle voice suddenly rang out as the girl walked quietly, and she stopped in her tracks, looking up to see a young man with a refined face standing at the foot of the mountain not far away, wearing a white shirt and smiling warmly. His smile was elegant and refined, and even if it were an unfamiliar girl meeting him for the first time, she would involuntarily put down some of her guard.

  "Hmm." Looking at the white-clothed young man with a straight posture, Xun Er's cheeks did not show too much softness due to his outstanding appearance. Although she also knew that this young man was not someone who relied on his looks to get by. His abilities were among the top in Canaan Academy, and he was able to stand out from the excellent students selected from all over the world, making him a prominent figure among the younger generation of Canaan Academy.

  That bland greeting did not bring any change to the young man in white's expression. He chuckled and took two steps forward, just about to take another step to chat, but was cut off by someone who spoke first: "White Mountain senior, Xun'er has something urgent to attend to, so she won't be able to chat with you for long, see you later."

  The girl smiled slightly and immediately turned around to walk towards another small path. However, she had only taken a few steps when another voice rang out.

  "Xun'er, you've come this way again." Upon hearing the warm and gentle voice, a soft smile finally appeared on her face. She turned around to look at the mature woman who had walked over from a small path beside them, and smiled: "Ruolin Master, are you looking for me?"

  Upon hearing the name, it turned out that the person who had come was none other than Jolin Tutor, who had gone to Udan City two years ago for recruitment. At this time, the two-year-old months did not leave any marks on her gentle and beautiful face, but after brewing, she seemed more mature and charming than two years ago.

  "Xun'er's cousin, have you been doing well lately?" A man's figure flashed out from behind Yulin, and it was Xiao Xingmeng, who had not been seen for a long time.

  Seeing Xiao Xing Meng speak, Yu Lin suddenly gritted her teeth and a hint of indignation appeared on her gentle face: "Xun Er, your two cousins are really unreliable. Taking a year's leave has already gotten me into trouble, and they're even overdue! This kid just came back, if it weren't for you and Xiao Mei pestering me every day, I would have struck these two guys' names off the list long ago!"

  "Xing Meng, it's been a while since we last met, and you're still the same as ever. Recently, Xun'er has been doing very well." Xun'er looked at Xing Meng, who was still as carefree as before, her lively eyes darted around, seemingly thinking about something.