126: Hey classmate, do you have the inner core of the Earth-Splitting Beast?

Inside the Secret Realm, there was no sense of day or night, but outside the Secret Realm, the sky was already dim.

It was already afternoon, and there was less than an hour until the Secret Realm closed.

In Lingnan City, a plaza in front of an altar was filled with nearly a hundred Demon Tamers, mostly responsible persons from various forces, such as Mu Changfeng, Yan Chengze, and Instructor Yan Ruyu. They were all there, watching the teleportation gate above the altar, waiting for their juniors or students to return.

This was the only exit from the Houtu Secret Realm. Although it was also possible to enter, at this critical moment, everyone tacitly waited in the field, no one breaking the rules.

Instructor Yan Ruyu looked at the teleportation gate, feeling very uneasy. She wasn't worried about the other students, but about Student Xie Ning.

Although the other students were not strong enough, they wouldn't take risks. Student Xie Ning was different; he always acted boldly and was determined to snatch the earth cracking beast inner core. Moreover, he possessed that Beast Taming Skill, so he must have been involved in the battle at the ruins.

"They're coming out! Look, more people are coming out!"

Someone suddenly shouted, bringing Instructor Yan Ruyu back to her senses. She quickly looked at the teleportation gate, only to see a few students from other classes emerging, some with injuries, but all looking excited, clearly having gained a lot.

Seeing that it wasn't Student Xie Ning, she couldn't help but feel a wave of disappointment.

After these few, more people came out of the Secret Realm one after another. Almost as soon as they emerged, they were bombarded with questions about "what they had gained."

Suddenly, the crowd fell silent. Then, the leaders of various large and small forces all looked at the people waiting from Lingnan Academy, specifically at Instructor Yan Ruyu.

The reason for their surprise was that several students had actually obtained Earth-Splitting Beast inner elixirs.

Seeing this, Yan Chengze narrowed his eyes and looked at Instructor Yan Ruyu with a forced smile: "Instructor Yan Ruyu, what a coincidence, students from other classes have all obtained Earth-Splitting Beast inner elixirs."

Instructor Yan Ruyu seemed not to hear his words. She looked at the inner elixirs in the hands of the three students, her brows slightly furrowed, and she secretly sighed.

She did not go forward to demand them, because according to the rules, these gains belonged to the students. Except for their direct instructors, other Advanced Demon Tamers were not allowed to influence their decisions for any reason.

At this moment, the three students were in front of their instructor, showing off their gains without any guard.

Of course, the earth cracking beast inner core was not very useful to them, but it could be exchanged for substantial points to acquire other necessary Materials, so these three students were still very excited.

Their instructor was Teacher Zhang Zhen, who claimed that the male-to-female ratio in his class was 2:8 when they enrolled. He looked at the three male students and said gently, "You all performed very well. Are you sure you want to exchange all these Materials for points?"

Once confirmed, these Materials would belong to the academy and could not be changed.

The three students looked at each other, about to agree, when a voice rang out:

"Wait!!!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, where a man and a woman were running, carrying a pile of things, some of which were dragging on the ground.

Instructor Yan Ruyu frowned as she looked at the two running figures: "Su Qin, Mo Yu? What are you two doing here?"

"Teacher, Big Brother Xie also gave us a task." As Su Qin finished speaking, Mo Yu had already taken a few steps ahead, carrying a rectangular object, and ran to Instructor Zhang Zhen.

"Isn't this Student Xie Ning's little apprentice? Why are you here?" Zhang Zhen looked kindly at Mo Yu.

Mo Yu first respectfully greeted Zhang Zhen, then looked at the three students and chuckled: "Classmates, do you have any Earth-Splitting Beast inner elixirs? One free evolution for one, we'll take as many as you have."

She then turned the rectangular object around; it was actually a pull-up banner advertisement that read: "High-pricedRecycle Bronze Rank Earth-Splitting Beast inner elixirs! Silver Rank Earth-Splitting Beast inner elixirs! No Gold (you don't have any!!!), Transaction method: Free evolution plan. One time for Bronze Rank! Two times for Silver Rank!"

Signed: Xie Ning himself (Last reminder: I am an Intermediate Cultivator!!!)

Instructor Yan Ruyu: "..."

Zhang Zhen: "..."

Everyone present: "..."

Mo Yu didn't care what they thought. She looked at the three students and smiled: "How about it, classmates? One inner elixir for one free Demon Tamers Beast evolution from my Master. Not a loss, right?"

"My Master is someone even Instructor Ruan Qiong admires. A few days ago, Instructor Ruan Qiong failed to evolve her Demon Tamers Beast, and my Master was the one who salvaged it. The price was incredibly steep then, starting with a Silver Rank greatsword, almost scaring the director to death. Now, with such a big discount, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, don't miss it, dear?"

"This..."

The three students looked at each other, unable to make up their minds. Then they noticed the look Zhang Zhen gave them and nodded: "Okay, then we'll exchange them. Don't trick us, there are so many Seniors and instructors watching here."

The students had heard some things about Student Xie Ning evolving the Golden Monkey and knew that he truly had the ability to cultivate Demon Tamers Beasts.

"Don't worry, ten times compensation for fakes, honest dealings."

Mo Yu smiled, squinted her eyes, turned around and waved to Su Qin. Then she hung up the other banners and posters she was holding around the area. Even more exaggeratedly, there were three silk banners with similar advertisements, making it seem like some award ceremony to those who didn't know.

"Here it comes, here it comes~"

Su Qin said, holding a cylindrical basket, half a meter tall.

Many people's eyes twitched as they looked at the large basket.

"Is this... is he going to monopolize the market?"

"This is too outrageous, isn't it? Who exactly is this Student Xie Ning! How dare he go against those people?"

"I heard he's Instructor Yan Ruyu's student, a newborn calf who isn't afraid of tigers, a guy who doesn't know what's good for him."

"If that basket really gets filled, then, I can't even imagine what those two families' reactions will be."

Listening to the surrounding chatter, watching Mo Yu and Su Qin's actions, and thinking about Student Xie Ning's deeds, Instructor Yan Ruyu felt as if her heart had been heavily struck. Her whole body trembled involuntarily, and her eyes moistened slightly.

Years of cold words, how many people stood by and watched, or even kicked her when she was down. She had long grown accustomed to it; it was already good if someone merely protected themselves without stepping on her.

Now, seeing two small figures laboriously helping her collect Earth-Splitting Beast inner elixirs, and behind these two, the shadow of Student Xie Ning emerged. He truly stood up to protect her, unafraid of the coming storm.

Instructor Yan Ruyu was truly moved this time.

Not to mention herself, even the instructors like Mu Changfeng and Zhang Zhen who were nearby were utterly shocked.

They saw not only Student Xie Ning but also a young generation unafraid of power, even if they were weak.

In contrast, Yan Chengze's face was much uglier. He had a gloomy expression, watching the two busy individuals. He wanted to step forward and stop them, but Instructor Yan Ruyu's murderous gaze held him back, preventing him from moving an inch.

As for the other forces, even those as large as the Zhao Family and Flower Sect, they all chose to watch with cold eyes.

They couldn't afford to offend Instructor Yan Ruyu; they also couldn't afford to provoke those two families.

Eyes downcast, minds calm, they saw nothing. That was for the best.