Chapter 1268: Chapter 1268: Reunion of Old Friends
"Senior Brother Golden Dawn."
The surrounding academy disciples all greeted him with bright smiles.
With the Hundred Schools Competition about to begin, it was certainly advantageous to establish relations with the disciples of the Golden Dawn Academy beforehand.
The leading man from the Golden Dawn Academy nodded but did not pay attention to the surrounding Heavenly Talents.
Instead, he stood with hands behind his back, conversing with the woman next to him.
"Junior Sister Chu Rou, thank you for the hospitality this time." The man, none other than Golden Dawn, said with a faint smile.
"You’re too kind, Senior Brother Golden Dawn," the woman replied with a gentle smile.
Beside them, a burly man from the Golden Dawn Academy had a sycophantic expression as he looked at the woman.
"Junior Sister Chu Rou, I’ve heard that when you entered the Heavenly Hidden Academy back in the day, it was quite spectacular."
"With outstanding talent, yet stopped at the Inner Sect."
"Later, it was an elder from Heavenly Sound Peak who discovered and brought you under their wing."
"That’s why we have the Direct Disciple of Heavenly Sound Peak, Junior Sister Chu Rou, today."
"I believe that if Junior Sister Chu Rou had initially joined our Golden Dawn Academy, you wouldn’t have faced such setbacks."
"Anyone with discernment can tell, Junior Sister Chu Rou must be such a Heavenly Talent with extraordinary potential."
"Senior Brother Jin Hu is joking." The woman continued with a gentle smile.
At that moment, a disciple from Golden Dawn Academy suddenly whispered a few words into Golden Dawn’s ear.
Upon hearing them, Golden Dawn frowned.
His sharp gaze suddenly directed toward a corner of the mountain peak.
There was where Xiao Yi and the others were located.
Golden Dawn was undoubtedly the focus now; every gesture drew everyone’s attention.
Naturally, when Golden Dawn looked in that direction, the surrounding Heavenly Talents also looked.
"Eh? Senior Brother Golden Dawn’s gaze towards those two street rats seems rather hostile."
"That’s natural. This is the social place for academy disciples; how dare those from Black Cloud Academy come here?"
"Causing chaos here, no wonder Senior Brother Golden Dawn is displeased."
Some Heavenly Talents spoke disdainfully.
Others had a watching-the-show expression, "Those two street rats appear to be in trouble."
"If they obediently leave, that’s best; otherwise, when Senior Brother Golden Dawn throws them off the peak later, it won’t look good."
"..."
Golden Dawn did not pay attention to the surrounding remarks but kept a cold eye on Xiao Yi’s direction.
But someone had already spoken up.
"Senior Brother Golden Dawn, Fellow Senior Brothers." The woman cupped her hands toward the Golden Dawn Academy disciples.
"I have other matters, so I fear I can’t continue entertaining."
"I’ll arrange for other disciples to come and host later."
Golden Dawn nodded.
The burly man was visibly anxious, "Junior Sister Chu Rou, what’s the hurry?"
"It’s not easy coming to the Heavenly Hidden Academy; I was planning to discuss Martial Arts insights with Junior Sister Chu Rou more."
"If there’s any trouble, why not let me, Jin Hu, solve it for Junior Sister Chu Rou?"
"No need." The woman smiled, shook her head.
"Fellow Senior Brothers, farewell."
After speaking, the woman turned her head and walked towards Xiao Yi’s direction.
The burly man clearly noticed that as the woman turned around, her previously serene smile suddenly blossomed with joy.
Her smile was directed towards a distant seated young man.
On the other side.
The woman walked briskly to Xiao Yi.
"Young Master Xiao Yi."
Xiao Yi smiled, for he naturally recognized the woman in front of him, "Miss Chu Rou."
"Well..." Chu Rou approached quickly but paused, unsure of what to say.
Xiao Yi smiled, speaking first, "Long time no see."
"Yes, it’s been almost two years." Chu Rou smiled.
"Sit?" Xiao Yi asked casually.
"Of course." Chu Rou responded instantly, then glanced at Qing Lin.
Qing Lin was sitting beside Xiao Yi.
However, Qing Lin was engrossed in his Cangyun Essence Liquid and did not pay attention to Chu Rou.
Chu Rou had no choice but to sit beside Miss Ning.
"Young Master Xiao Yi, where have you been all these years?" Chu Rou asked as soon as she sat down, but soon, she noted the Token at Xiao Yi’s waist.
"Young Master Xiao Yi went to Black Cloud Academy?" Chu Rou said with a surprised expression.
"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded.
"But..." Chu Rou intended to say more but stopped when she saw Xiao Yi’s brows furrow.
Whoosh... whoosh... whoosh...
Suddenly, several strong auras broke through the sky from outside the mountain peak.
Several figures didn’t pause at the mountain’s central area but directly landed in the corner, instantly coming down.
"Xiao Yi..."
"Young Master Xiao Yi..."
"Senior Brother Xiao Yi..."
Several voices filled with obvious delight sounded.
Xiao Yi glanced at the newcomers, smiling likewise, "Fang..., Brother Fang."
Indeed, one of the newcomers was Fang Shushu.
"Miss Suyan, Brother Lih."
Among the newcomers, there were also Cheng Suyan and Lih Fengxing.
Finally, there was one more person.
Nonetheless, when Xiao Yi looked at this person, his gaze was rather indifferent.
"Miss Muu Ning, I’ve said before not to call me ’Senior Brother’ anymore."
"I have nothing to do with Heavenly Hidden Academy. If you consider me a friend, calling me Xiao Yi is sufficient."
Indeed, the last person was Muu Ning.
"Young Muu Ning..." Muu Ning imitated Cheng Suyan’s address.
Xiao Yi nodded, looked at Tang Sha and said, "Tang Sha, my old friends are quite numerous, you’ll have to spend more this time."
"Haha." Tang Sha laughed heartily, "Friends of Brother Xiao Yi are friends of mine, Tang Sha."
"This Cangyun Essence Liquid, as much as needed."
"Moreover, come to think of it, Miss Chu Rou, Brother Lih, and others can be considered half old acquaintances of Tang Sha."
Tang Sha had met with Lih Fengxing and others previously in the forest at the junction area.
Fang Shushu and Lih Fengxing casually sat down.
Cheng Suyan and Muu Ning simultaneously looked at Qing Lin.
Their beautiful eyes stared at Qing Lin, Qing Lin suddenly noticed.
"Why are you all staring at me?" Qing Lin asked, puzzled, looking at the two.
The two remained silent, opting to sit randomly.
"How did you guys know I was here?" Xiao Yi smiled, looking at Fang Shushu and the others.
Fang Shushu responded smugly, "Within the Heavenly Hidden Academy, I, Fang Shushu, have many friends and spies everywhere."
"Since you all stepped onto the Five Spirit Peak, I’d known."
"So, I called Brother Lih and Junior Sister Suyan and came."
"As for Junior Sister Muu Ning, she is a disciple of Tianao Peak along with Junior Sister Suyan, so she joined."
Xiao Yi nodded.
Everyone began talking happily amongst themselves.
From afar, the surrounding Heavenly Talents were already dumbstruck.
"This... this..."
"What kind of luck did those two Black Cloud Academy disciples stumble upon?"
"Legendary figures like Chu Rou of Heavenly Sound, White-gowned Cheng Suyan, Qing Lin Muu Ning, Wind Spear Lih Fengxing, and Seven-orifice Fang Shushu, they all went to make connections?"
Disciples from the surrounding academy exclaimed in shock.
Nearby, disciples of the Golden Dawn Academy at some point began to turn sour.
Golden Dawn’s already frowning brow furrowed even tighter.
Jin Hu, his face already showing murderous intent.
"Damn, they’re just two street rats, what’s so arrogant." Jin Hu suddenly erupted.
On his fist, a strand of Golden Light surged, directly shooting toward Xiao Yi’s direction.
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Fourth update.
