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There was still one month left until Xiao Zhan's Coming of Age Ceremony.
At the entrance of Peace Town in the Black-Corner Region, several figures were gathered together, chatting about something.
"Old Lin, when you have the time, come back to Jia Nan Academy and visit more often."
As Grand Elder Su Qian said these words, a reluctant expression appeared on his face.
Ever since Xiao Lin joined Jia Nan Academy, he had not only resolved several troublesome matters for the academy but had even left behind a wonderful place like the Trial Grounds for them. In his heart, Grand Elder Su Qian was truly and sincerely grateful to him!
Oh, right.
Back when Xiao Lin finished resolving the riot of the Fallen Heart Flame, he had already informed Grand Elder Su Qian about the Sky Serpent Mansion's agreement that Jia Nan Academy could go into the territory of the Sky Serpent Empire to recruit students in the future.
That matter had kept Grand Elder Su Qian excited for a very long time.
As for the internal strife of the Sky Serpent Empire or the conflict between the Imperial Family and the Sky Serpent Mansion, he couldn't be bothered to care. For Jia Nan Academy, it didn't matter whether the Imperial Family or the Sky Serpent Mansion was in charge!
As long as Jia Nan Academy could recruit students within the Sky Serpent Empire's borders in the future, that was enough.
Counting the things Xiao Lin had done since joining Jia Nan Academy: first, he set up a Spirit Gathering Formation in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower to improve cultivation efficiency; later, he pacified the Black Prison Alliance, the most restless force in the Black-Corner Region.
After that, he opened up the Trial Grounds, personally traveled to the Sky Serpent Empire to attend the National Foundation Ceremony, and upon returning, resolved the riot of the Fallen Heart Flame beneath the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
During all of this, he had even helped him look after that little ancestor, Zi Yan, for a period of time. It could be said that in the eyes of Grand Elder Su Qian, Xiao Lin was a complete and utter model worker!
Now that Xiao Lin was leaving, how could he not be reluctant to see him go?
Looking at it this way, one might even say Xiao Lin was a paragon of "reverse slacking."
Things he should have done and things he shouldn't have done—he did them all...
Recalling every little detail that had happened since he joined Jia Nan Academy, a trace of reluctance did indeed sprout within Xiao Lin's heart. Because this place was comfortable; he was the only one who caused trouble for others, and no one could cause trouble for him!
But at the thought of the threat posed by the Hun Clan in the future, Xiao Lin forcefully suppressed the idea of staying at Jia Nan Academy to "lie flat" and take it easy.
His strength was still not enough!
"Grand Elder, I haven't resigned yet, so naturally, I'll come back to visit when I have time in the future."
After tucking away all his emotions, Xiao Lin said with a smile.
He had already promoted to Dou Zun now, and Jia Nan Academy wasn't that far from the Jia Ma Empire. As long as Xiao Lin was willing, a round trip wouldn't even take a single day!
Therefore, Xiao Lin's words were spoken with true sincerity. For a Dou Zun powerhouse, opening a Spatial Wormhole to travel was the most normal thing in the world.
"That's good. Just don't be like that bastard Headmaster of the Outer Academy. Once he left, it's been decades. Who knows if he's already died out there by now?"
Speaking of this, Grand Elder Su Qian got angry.
That bastard Headmaster of the Outer Academy had promised he was only going out to travel for a few years. As a result, those "few years" had now turned into decades! Tell me, how could Su Qian not be angry?
If it weren't for the fact that the other party occasionally wrote letters back, Grand Elder Su Qian might really have thought he had kicked the bucket.
Seeing Grand Elder Su Qian gnashing his teeth every time the Outer Academy Headmaster was mentioned, Xiao Lin couldn't help but feel embarrassed. To be honest, Xiao Lin was also quite curious about the Headmaster of Jia Nan Academy's Outer Academy.
In the original story, the description of the man was limited to one sentence: just like the Headmaster Mang Tianchi, he was a person who enjoyed traveling everywhere. As for the man himself, he never showed his face from beginning to end.
He belonged to the category of "background characters among background characters."
However, considering that the Deputy Headmaster of the Outer Academy, Hu Gan, was a Peak Nine-Star Dou Huang powerhouse in the original story, then as the Headmaster of the Outer Academy, he should presumably be a Dou Zong powerhouse as well.
Unfortunately, the man never made an appearance.
Just like that, Xiao Lin listened to Grand Elder Su Qian complain for quite a while about that Headmaster he had never met before the other man finally stopped.
Mm, in Xiao Lin's eyes, Grand Elder Su Qian had likely complained until his throat was parched.
"Grand Elder, about Zi Yan..."
Only after the Grand Elder stopped his complaining did Xiao Lin finally speak up to ask about a certain little girl.
Hearing Xiao Lin mention Zi Yan, the Grand Elder's expression instantly shifted into one of loving affection.
"Ah, Zi Yan will probably need another year or two before she wakes up. Her situation is very special. Last time she went out with you, she ate too many various precious medicinal herbs, which caused the time needed for digestion to become much longer. Don't worry, she's fine."
Since Xiao Lin had asked, Grand Elder Su Qian naturally told him everything about Zi Yan's situation.
After hearing Grand Elder Su Qian say this, Xiao Lin sighed helplessly.
Zi Yan had been in a deep sleep for almost three years now, and he hadn't expected she still hadn't woken up. Being unable to say goodbye to her before leaving Jia Nan Academy made Xiao Lin feel quite guilty.
But if she hadn't woken up, what could he do?
Xiao Lin only hoped that when she woke up and found out he had left without saying goodbye, she wouldn't nag him too much.
"Grand Elder, then I'll trouble you to say goodbye to Zi Yan for me when she wakes up."
After a moment of silence, Xiao Lin said to Grand Elder Su Qian.
"I will. She keeps your efforts for her in her heart."
Regarding Xiao Lin's request, Grand Elder Su Qian agreed immediately.
In fact, ever since they returned from the Black-Corner Region last time, Grand Elder Su Qian had already seen Zi Yan's trust in Xiao Lin.
After all, as a Magic Beast who had been bullied in various ways in the Magic Beast Forest since childhood, the fact that Zi Yan could fall asleep on Xiao Lin's back without any guard spoke volumes.
One had to know that currently, the only people Zi Yan trusted this much were Grand Elder Su Qian and Xiao Lin!
Afterward, Xiao Lin chatted for a few more moments with various Elders of the academy, including Grand Elder Su Qian, and prepared to leave.
"Everyone, please take care!"
Xiao Lin cupped his fists toward the several Jia Nan Academy Elders who had come to see him off.
"Elder Lin, take care! x n"
Accompanied by the voices of the Jia Nan Academy Elders, Xiao Lin had already turned around and soared into the sky.
Swoosh
After taking one last look at Jia Nan Academy behind Peace Town and at Grand Elder Su Qian and the others below, Xiao Lin's figure flew directly in the direction away from the Black-Corner Region.
After silently watching Xiao Lin's departing back for a while, Grand Elder Su Qian and the others also returned to Jia Nan Academy. On the other side, not long after flying out of the Black-Corner Region, Xiao Lin came to a halt in mid-air.
"Since promoting to Dou Zun, I haven't tried this method yet!"
Thinking of the ability he had wanted to test in the magma world beneath the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower not long ago but was ultimately forced to give up on, a curl appeared at the corner of Xiao Lin's mouth.
Having made his decision, Xiao Lin immediately took action.
In the next second, Spatial Power erupted from Xiao Lin's body. Following that, Xiao Lin also burst forth with the Dou Qi cultivation belonging to his Dou Zun realm!
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