50: Douxun'er, the inner courtyard examination is coming

Chapter 50: Teasing Xun'er, Inner Courtyard Assessment Arrives

In the forest.

It wasn’t until Soul Cang left with Xiao Mei and the others, and even their footsteps could no longer be heard, that Luo Ling finally snapped back to reality. Who the hell was this powerful individual who just appeared?

From Xiao Ning's words, he could tell that the Xiao Family would have a backer from now on, right?

“Boss…” The person next to him spoke first, “What do we do? The duck we almost had flew away again.”

“Damn it, I’m not blind.” Luo Ling was full of anger and cursed at the person, finally feeling a little better.

His gloomy gaze fixed on the direction where Soul Cang and his group disappeared: “When we go back to the Academy later, all of you go and investigate that person’s information for me. I want to see what exactly this guy’s background is.”

Being able to handle a Youying Leopard alone meant his strength was at least that of a Great Dou Shi, and there was also that unknown flame that could instantly incinerate a magical beast.

Given the formidable strength of a third-tier magical beast, it was difficult for ordinary swords to even leave a mark, yet that person could easily burn it to death.

…

Upon returning to the Academy, Xiao Ning led Soul Cang directly to their living quarters.

“I’m here to do something, it’s not convenient to disclose.” Seeing their questioning gazes, Soul Cang’s single sentence directly shut them down.

Holding the Youying Leopard’s demon core, Xiao Yu said gratefully, “Thank you, Cang King.”

Soul Cang waved his hand, “It’s you, though, why haven’t you broken through to Dou Master yet? Xiao Yan is already a Dou Master now.”

He’s a Dou Master… The words Xiao Yu was about to use to explain caught in her throat, and she swallowed them back.

When she left Wutan City, her cultivation was higher than Xiao Yan’s, already a six-star Dou Disciple, but even now, she was only a nine-star Dou Disciple.

Noticing Xiao Yu’s silence, Soul Cang also realized that, after all, a large part of Xiao Yan’s rapid improvement was due to him.

“Cang King, I’ll go deliver the item first.” Xiao Yu apologized and hurried out the door with Xiao Ning.

Xiao Mei’s gaze remained on Soul Cang, as if she had many things to say, but Xiao Xun'er was still nearby, so those words were naturally inconvenient to speak.

“Go get something to eat.” Soul Cang sent Xiao Mei away.

Then, he turned his head, “You little girl, you could have helped, but you kept pretending not to know.”

Xiao Xun'er hummed, “Why should I help? They used to bully my Xiao Yan Ge-ge, especially that Xiao Ning. I was so happy to see him get beaten.”

“Oh, come on. If you really thought that, I wouldn’t have seen you there today.” Soul Cang directly exposed her. With Xiao Xun'er’s status, Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei didn’t have the qualifications to ask her for help.

Xiao Xun'er smiled, not refuting, and instead said, “Soul Cang Ge-ge, when are you going to give my Xiao Yan Ge-ge back to me?”

After speaking, she couldn’t help but glare fiercely at Soul Cang.

If it weren’t for him proposing that three-year agreement, why would I need to be separated from Xiao Yan Ge-ge?

“Xiao Yan Ge-ge, Xiao Yan Ge-ge… You’ve had enough, it’s really sickening. He’ll be coming to Canaan Academy in just over a year, what’s the rush?” Soul Cang mimicked Xiao Xun'er’s tone, which made her grab nearby objects and throw them at him.

After throwing everything she could, Xiao Xun'er seemed to have vented her anger and said, “Soul Cang Ge-ge, what are you doing at Canaan Academy? Don’t tell me it’s for Xiao Mei; with your status, you shouldn’t lack women. Speaking of which, how did your strength…”

A Dou Emperor falling to a Great Dou Shi? No, it should be re-cultivation!

Xiao Xun'er’s background was different from ordinary families, and she understood more things than others. She noticed that Soul Cang’s personal aura had changed from before.

She immediately understood the underlying connection.

“It’s a secret.” Soul Cang finished speaking and couldn’t help but laugh heartily when he saw Xiao Xun'er looking like an angry kitten.

Perhaps influenced by Soul Cang’s actions, Xiao Yu and Xiao Ning returned the demon core very smoothly, and the other party didn’t make things difficult for them.

On their way back, Xiao Ning looked at his sister several times.

“If you have something to say, just say it.” Finally, Xiao Yu couldn’t help it and raised her hand to give Xiao Ning a flick on the forehead.

Xiao Ning clutched his head in pain and chuckled, “Sis, your chance has come. You must seize it this time.”

“Xiao Ning, has Luo Ling and those guys broken your brain recently? Can you stop trying to sell me off every day?” Xiao Yu said angrily, gritting her teeth.

What do you mean my chance has come? Do you think I haven’t tried hard before? The problem is that Cang King is completely unmoved.

What am I supposed to do?

If it weren’t for returning to the Academy and Xiao Yu finding that she was still as popular as ever, with plenty of people pursuing her, she would have truly doubted her charm.

In the end, Xiao Yu could only attribute everything to her status; perhaps her status was too low, and Cang King didn’t think highly of her.

Xiao Ning moved a step to the side and said unwillingly, “Sis, you and Cang King… it’s clearly an injustice to Cang King. How can you use ‘sell’ to describe it? Don’t I also hope you can live a better life?”

Rather than being coveted by those guys in the Academy, it’s better to establish a relationship with Cang King.

After all, Cang King is truly a good person, which can be seen from Xiao Yan. After only half a year, upon hearing news of Xiao Yan again, he was already a Dou Master.

This was even more outrageous than improving from three stages of Dou Qi to nine stages in a year.

Xiao Ning had been lectured so many times, so it was naturally impossible for him not to want revenge, but without strength, he couldn’t do anything.

Xiao Yu didn’t want to talk and quickly went home.

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That night, Soul Cang ate a simple meal here, then returned to his small courtyard.

A moment later, Xiao Mei said that Cang King had left something behind and quickly chased after him. When she returned, it was an hour later.

“Xiao Mei, are you alright? Your face is so red, are you not feeling well?” Xiao Yu was cultivating on the first floor and asked with concern when she saw Xiao Mei walk in.

Xiao Mei lowered her head slightly and waved her hand, “No, I just ran too fast. Xiao Yu Sis, you continue cultivating. I’m going upstairs to rest.”

“Hmm.” Xiao Yu looked at her suspiciously but didn’t think much of it. The problem that had bothered her for so long was resolved by Cang King, and her tense emotions had also eased a lot.

…

Three days later.

It was the day of the Canaan Academy Outer Courtyard disciples’ assessment for promotion to the Inner Courtyard.

Figures walked onto the plaza one after another, standing quietly. Soul Cang was among them. Noticing a gaze, he turned his head towards Xiao Mei and the others, nodding with a smile.

“Cang King is truly amazing, able to join the Inner Courtyard in just two months. Sis, you should reflect on yourself properly.” Xiao Ning exclaimed, completely oblivious to Xiao Yu’s dark expression.

Only when Xiao Yu pinched his ear and twisted it did he quickly beg for mercy.

Xiao Yu then released her hand and warned, “Don’t get too carried away, you brat. Cang King is amiable, but he’s not without a temper.”

The day before yesterday, she accidentally overheard Xiao Ning shamelessly calling Cang King ‘Brother-in-law,’ and she almost exploded on the spot.

She kept reminding herself that he was her biological younger brother, which was how she managed to restrain her urge to kill.

On the other side, a team of dozens of people approached, and a clamor arose. Those people had solemn expressions and an aggressive aura.

“Inner Courtyard…” Xiao Yu’s gaze swept over them, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes. Without becoming an Inner Courtyard disciple, one wouldn’t even dare to say they were a student of Canaan Academy outside.

At this moment, Xiao Ning raised his hand, “Sis, look at that…”

Xiao Yu followed his finger and saw Luo Ling.

Coincidentally, Luo Ling also looked this way. Noticing Xiao Yu’s gaze, he showed a cold smile and, speaking to the tall young man beside him, pointed at Soul Cang in the crowd.