In the blink of an eye, four years passed, and the batch of students including Jin Bao and Mei Lele reached the age of graduation. On the open ground, Jin Bao and Mei Lele stopped their sparring. If an outsider saw the state of their battle, they would definitely doubt if their goddess had been replaced by someone else.
Because the Spirit in Mei Lele's hand closed up, the Wind Blade stabilized in front of the fan, looking like a long saber, striking Jin Bao's shield one blow after another.
"I say, this isn't the method of an agility-attack system; you're going for the methods of an attack system!" Jin Bao put away his Spirit and looked at Mei Lele as he spoke.
Mei Lele put away her Spirit. "Didn't you say so? Everyone needs to keep a trump card to have a chance to turn the tables when being targeted. I think my opponent would never expect that an Agility Attack System Soul Master like me could suddenly burst out with power equivalent to a Power Attack System Soul Master."
Jin Bao rolled his eyes. "Mainly, no one would expect that a goddess-like figure like you could fight in close quarters like a female warrior."
"You really don't plan to apply for the Star Luo Royal Academy?" Mei Lele suddenly asked.
Jin Bao nodded. "That's right, I plan to apply for the Spirit Hall Academy Outer Academy. You'll have to cover for me on this! After all, with my current image, I'm completely unsuitable for those true noble academies."
Mei Lele said, "I'm sorry. If it weren't for the fact that I can't protect you, you wouldn't have made such a choice."
Jin Bao said, "As long as I become a powerful Spirit Master, everything will be fine. However, the methods used among nobles won't be as simple as you think, especially after you have the potential to turn the tables, so be careful with everything. Also, please take care of that kid Balu; with him cooperating with you in battle, your strength will be able to exert even greater power."
Mei Lele said, "You're so good at caring for girls; will you find another girlfriend once you get to the Spirit Hall Academy?"
Jin Bao smiled. "How could that be! Don't worry, as soon as the next Soul Master Elite Tournament ends, I will definitely come back!"
Mei Lele said, "No! Let's make a promise to meet on the field."
Jin Bao said, "Alright! See you on the field!"
The two of them clasped hands, their eyes met, and then they immediately pulled apart.
After completing graduation, Jin Bao returned home.
Jin Ge had already prepared a sumptuous meal to celebrate Jin Bao's graduation. Jin Bao's current age was three months shy of twelve, yet his spirit power had already reached rank twenty-seven. Whether in the history of their Family or the history of the academy, he was a Genius that had never appeared before!
Of course, there were two Geniuses now; Mei Lele had also reached rank twenty-seven.
"Son, once you reach the Star Luo Royal Academy, you'll have to live on campus. It's different from the city, and the expenses are high, so Dad has prepared plenty of gold coins for you. I'll also give you a certain amount of money every three months; don't mistreat yourself!" Jin Ge said as he gave a gold soul coin card to Jin Bao.
He already had one before, which he had saved from his usual allowances and money given by his parents; that card now had a total of one thousand five hundred gold coins on it.
Next, Jin Ge took out a bracelet-like spirit tool. "This is a five-cubic-meter storage spirit tool; use it well."
After Jin Bao put on the bracelet and infused it with spirit power, there were indeed quite a few things inside.
"Dad, it's not like we won't see each other again," Jin Bao said.
Jin Ge said, "Yes, we can still see each other, but you'll be too far away from me! I'm worried, I'm afraid something will happen to you!" As he spoke, he actually shed tears.
Jin Bao said, "It's a school. As long as I study hard and don't get involved in those noble struggles, nothing will happen. Also, I plan to participate in the Soul Master Elite Tournament in the future; you must watch it when the time comes, Dad!"
Jin Ge said, "Good, good, good! Participate in the Soul Master Elite Tournament, become famous in one stroke, and obtain a noble title; our Family will be different then!"
Jin Bao looked at his father and sighed inwardly.
'Sorry, Dad!'
Five days later, Jin Bao had already left the border of the Star Luo Empire in a carriage.
Looking at the receding border walls, Jin Bao took a deep breath.
He had already left the Star Luo Empire, but there was still some distance to the territory of the Spirit Hall, about five days' journey.
"Young Master Jin, the weather looks like it's going to rain heavily; should we set up camp early?" the Mercenary Team Captain outside approached the carriage window and asked.
Jin Bao glanced at the sky; indeed, a large patch of dark clouds was gradually moving in the direction they were heading.
"Find a safe place; this rain might not be light," Jin Bao said.
"Haha, Young Master Jin, don't you worry. Our mercenary team has traveled this road dozens of times; we're familiar with it! You can rest assured!" the Mercenary Team Captain said.
Jin Bao watched the receding figure of the Mercenary Team Captain and retreated back into the carriage.
Soon, at a relatively high-ground location, Jin Bao's convoy set up camp.
Aside from moving his body a bit outside after finishing dinner, Jin Bao stayed in the carriage the whole time.
He had left home overnight, then disguised himself as a novice Spirit Master with a bit of money who wanted to go out on an adventure, and hired this not-too-famous mercenary team.
In the evening, raindrops fell from the sky, and it grew heavier and heavier.
"Young Master Jin, the carriage isn't good at blocking the wind and rain; how about we free up a tent for you!" a member of the mercenary team shouted as he approached the carriage.
Jin Bao's voice came from the carriage. "It's fine! My blankets here are thick; you guys just keep a good watch at night!"
The mercenary team member curled his lip. "Fine! Don't catch a cold!" After saying that, he quickly ran to a large tent where all the members of the mercenary team were gathered.
"Boss, that kid doesn't plan to come out," the mercenary member said.
"His vigilance is quite high. This rain will probably stop by midnight, and by then he should be asleep," the Mercenary Team Captain said with narrowed eyes. "Although I don't know what kind of Family is behind this kid, this time we're just after the money, and then we'll head to the Heaven Dou Empire!"
"We'll follow the boss's lead!" the crowd of mercenaries echoed in low voices.
"Alright! Everyone take a good rest. When the time comes to strike successfully, we'll set off overnight!" After the Mercenary Team Captain finished speaking, the team members dispersed.
As time passed, the raindrops gradually became smaller until the moon reached the center of the sky and the rain stopped completely.
Inside the tent, all the members of the mercenary team crept out stealthily.
"Boss, that kid is still there, fast asleep!" a mercenary team member said in a low voice.
The Mercenary Team Captain nodded. "Move out!"
Having said that, he went straight to where the horses were, preparing to flee once they succeeded over there.
However, the next moment, a series of screams came from behind him.
"Ouch—!"
"My eyes!"
"That kid isn't asleep!"
The Mercenary Team Captain immediately coalesced his Spirit, holding a longsword across his chest.
The next moment, he saw a golden figure knocking all of his team members to the ground, walking toward him step by step.