Early the next morning, Xiao Se and his group ended their month-long stay in the valley and once again set off on their journey.
Long Kui returned to the space within the Demon Sword pattern.
Queen Medusa reverted into her colorful Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python form.
Zhu Zhuqing slipped back into the Ruyi Hundred-Treasure Pouch.
Only Xiao Se and Xiao Yixian spread their wings, soaring rapidly toward Wutan City.
"Xiao Se, with our current strength… isn't Canaan Academy basically useless to us?"
In midair, Xiao Yixian tilted her head, puzzled.
"Still remember what I told you before? About a few different Heavenly Flames?"
Xiao Se asked with a mysterious smile.
Xiao Yixian blinked.
"You mean—Canaan Academy has one hidden?"
Xiao Se nodded lightly.
As they spoke, the outline of Wutan City gradually emerged in front of them.
"We're here."
With a flap of his violet wings, Xiao Se descended slowly to the ground, Xiao Yixian following closely behind.
The moment they landed, Xiao Se released Zhu Zhuqing from the treasure pouch.
"So this is Wutan City?"
Zhu Zhuqing gazed at the grand city with its classical Chinese architecture.
It was her first time seeing buildings of the Dou Qi Continent—she couldn't help but stare with curiosity.
"Let's go."
Standing between the two girls, Xiao Se smiled and stepped toward the city.
All three of them were stunning in appearance.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Yixian were undeniably top-tier beauties.
As for Xiao Se—absorbing Dai Mubai's soul power and the twin Dragon King soul bones had nourished his body endlessly.
His skin was pale and flawless.
His height, build, and facial features seemed almost sculpted—perfectly proportional, sharp, striking.
Add in the aura that came with power…
He no longer looked like a cautious beginner.
His presence alone drew eyes.
And people did look.
As soon as the trio passed through the gates, countless gazes followed them—curious, admiring, envious, jealous.
Xiao Se paid none of it any mind; he had grown used to it.
Following the memories in his mind, he led Xiao Yixian and Zhu Zhuqing toward the large plaza where Canaan Academy's annual enrollment was held.
The plaza was roaring with noise, packed with young people pushing inward like a funnel of human waves.
Seeing the sea of bodies, Zhu Zhuqing inhaled deeply and gave Xiao Se a wry look.
"Xiao Se… it seems we won't be registering so easily today."
"Relax. We won't need to line up."
Xiao Se's lips curled into a mysterious grin.
He closed his eyes briefly, then raised a hand.
"Follow me."
They followed the edge of the plaza until they reached a guarded passageway formed by a row of soldiers.
There, a beautiful young woman in a red dress paced anxiously back and forth.
She was older than Xiao Se and Xiao Yixian.
Her skin was snow-pale, her figure curvy and sensual.
But the most eye-catching thing was her legs—long, shapely, perfect enough to make any man want to stare for a year.
A gentle breeze passed, pressing her red dress against her curves.
Her silhouette—elegant, alluring, impossible to ignore.
Her anxious expression made Xiao Se smile knowingly.
After a full year… they finally met again.
"Xiao Se, you know her?"
Xiao Yixian asked, surprised to see him smirking.
In her impression, Xiao Se—even if flirtatious—showed no real interest in women he didn't value.
"Ahem…"
Xiao Se coughed and pointed at the red-dressed beauty.
"That's the cousin I told you two about—Xiao Yu."
Both Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Yixian blinked.
Then they exchanged a quiet, amused smile.
At that moment, Xiao Yu spotted him.
Her eyes lit up instantly.
Ignoring the surprised guards around her, she rushed over, grabbed Xiao Se's hand, and pulled him toward the guarded VIP passage.
"You little pervert, you're so slow! Today is the last day to register! Once the sun sets, it's over!"
Xiao Se glanced helplessly at Xiao Yixian and Zhu Zhuqing, signaling them to follow.
As in the original story, soldiers guarding the passage tested them with killing intent.
Unfortunately for them… they picked the wrong targets.
Xiao Yixian—after two years of living as a poison master—had killed far more than these soldiers ever had.
One look from her was enough to make these veterans of carnage break into cold sweat.
"Yu-er!"
Just as they neared the large tent inside the plaza, a cheerful female voice called out.
A voluptuous red-robed woman dashed toward Xiao Yu, hugging her tightly.
Her slender fingers casually slid over Xiao Yu's long legs.
This woman was extremely well-endowed—so much so that even Zhu Zhuqing's famous curves lost by comparison.
A tiny waist, generous hips…
Her face might not match Xiao Yixian, Zhu Zhuqing, or Xiao Yu,
but her devilish figure instantly captured the attention (and drool) of every beastly male nearby.
Xiao Yu glared at her friend but allowed the embrace.
She turned toward Xiao Se and introduced:
"This is my good sister from Canaan Academy—Xue Ni."
Then she leaned close to whisper something into Xue Ni's ear.
Whatever she said made Xue Ni's eyes brighten.
"So this is the little childhood sweetheart you always talk about?"
Xue Ni examined Xiao Se, her eyes sparkling.
"Wow, Yu-er, your taste is viciously good. You actually found such a handsome little boyfriend."
Xiao Yu choked, her face instantly turning bright red.
Then Xue Ni looked behind Xiao Se—and froze.
Two cold-faced, breathtakingly beautiful girls stood there.
"…Woah. Yu-er, your little beauty collection is insane.
And you have two ice-cold types?"
"Huh?"
Only now did the mortified Xiao Yu realize she hadn't even looked properly at the two girls next to Xiao Se.
Because she was too anxious earlier, she hadn't noticed.
Now she saw them clearly—and her expression froze.
Seeing this, Xue Ni smirked.
"Yu-er… don't tell me you don't know them?"
(End of Chapter)
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