Subsequently, all the light spots flying around the stone statue were also collected. In this ancient emperor's cave, everything of value was taken away, leaving nothing behind.
How shameless!
Zhu Kun stared in disbelief at the scene, gaining a new understanding of Xiao Ning's character and conduct.
After ransacking the hall, Xiao Ning turned around and met Zhu Kun's strange gaze. He blushed and coughed awkwardly, saying, "Let's go!"
Even with his thick skin, after ransacking the ancient emperor's cave, he was still extremely embarrassed and simply changed the subject.
"Old Candle, you seem to have another daughter, don't you?"
Xiao Ning's casual remark successfully diverted Zhu Kun's attention. His cold eyes widened in surprise for a moment, then turned into wild joy.
"Child...do you know where she is? Is she alright?"
Zhu Kun hurriedly pressed for an answer.
Xiao Ning nodded: "She's doing well now, carefree. If you want, after you leave the Ancient Emperor's Cave, you'll reach Canaan Academy. I think you can find her there!"
Zi Yan, the brute force queen, was renowned throughout Canaan Academy, so there was no fear of not being able to find her.
Zhu Kun nodded heavily, his tiger-like eyes filled with tears.
"My poor daughter, I just hope we can find her, I just hope we can find her!"
After a while, he composed himself, bowed respectfully to Xiao Ning, and said in a deep voice, "Young Master, please allow me to go find my daughter! I'm so sorry for her!"
Xiao Ning nodded: "Alright, you've been suppressed for over a thousand years, and there are indeed many things waiting for you to handle. I grant you permission to act as you see fit. After you've settled your family affairs, come find me in Wutan Town, Jiama Empire, in the Northwest Region!"
Zhu Kun was overjoyed and memorized the address. He said gratefully, "Thank you, young master. Old Long will definitely handle things quickly and come to Wutan Town to serve you!"
Xiao Ning remained noncommittal, then waved his hand, opening a spatial passage. He stepped inside, and before leaving, he flicked his finger, leaving something behind in the main hall.
Looking at the line of words left on the ground, Zhu Kun behind him couldn't help but chuckle, thinking to himself that this young master really had a wicked sense of humor.
At the bottom of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower in Canaan Academy, a dark hole suddenly appeared, emanating a mysterious aura.
Xiao Ning stepped out, followed by the tall and imposing Zhu Kun.
After the two came out, the opening gradually shrank and eventually disappeared.
"Ah... I've finally seen the light of day again!"
Looking at the starkly different environment around him, Zhu Kun couldn't help but burst into tears and let out a long howl.
A terrifying aura surged forth, originating from the Qi Refining Tower and spreading throughout the entire Canaan Academy, and even the entire Black Corner Region.
In a courtyard, an old man dressed in black robes, with white beard and hair, and eyes as cold as a knife, suddenly stood up. Looking towards the Qi Refining Tower, he exclaimed, "This aura... is far stronger than the Dean's! Could it be a Dou Sheng realm expert? Oh no, the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower..."
Then, his body gradually faded, and in the next instant, he vanished completely from the spot like a ghost.
Xiao Ning stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance, ignoring Zhu Kun's actions beside him. Anyone who had been imprisoned for a thousand years would go crazy for a while after being released.
Xiao Ning deeply understands the feeling of seeing the light of day again.
At this moment, Xiao Ning sensed several auras approaching, which he assumed were the powerful leaders of Canaan Academy. Not wanting to deal with these people, he spoke up.
"Old Candle, this is Canaan Academy, and your daughter is here too. I won't see these people anymore; I'll be going now!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ning's body gradually faded and finally disappeared completely.
Zhu Kun opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but then an old figure suddenly appeared, forcing him to stop abruptly and adopt the demeanor of a reclusive sage.
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Canaan Academy, an ancient academy located in the center of the continent, has produced countless powerful figures throughout the ages who have earned renown and become famous in their respective regions.
The most terrifying thing about an academy is not how strong its teaching staff is, but the thousands of powerful individuals who emerge from it.
If one day Canaan Academy were to face a crisis of destruction and summon back the powerful individuals who left the academy, it would be unimaginable how terrifying that force would be.
Although there are countless academies on the continent, Canaan Academy's reputation has never been surpassed, which shows just how profound the foundation of this academy, which is surrounded by ancient aura, truly is.
On the continent, regardless of race, countless people take pride in being able to enter this ancient academy. Unfortunately, the academy's almost harsh admission requirements leave many people sighing in despair.
Behind a lush forest at Canaan Academy, a woman dressed in a light blue robe stood gracefully, a purple sash lightly tied around her slender waist, outlining her figure in an extremely alluring way.
She faced the vast white mist deep in the woods, her long, flowing black hair cascading down her shoulders and stopping at her waist, making her long legs particularly striking.
The woman stood with her hands behind her back. Her slender figure, set against the backdrop of the light white mist around her, resembled a blue lotus blooming in the mundane world, ethereal and uniquely spiritual.
Just then, a voice rang out from afar.
"Yu'er, what are you doing here?"
Hearing that gentle, soothing voice, the woman turned around, a soft smile on her face. She looked back at the mature woman walking from the side path and said with a smile, "Teacher Ruolin, is there something you need?"
Upon hearing this name, it turned out to be Ruolin, the mentor who went to Wutan City to recruit students two years ago.
At this moment, the two years had not left any marks on her gentle and beautiful face. On the contrary, after a period of time, she appeared to have a more mature charm than she had two years ago.
The woman from before was none other than Xiao Yu.
Instructor Ruolin slowly approached, patted Xiao Yu's head helplessly, and said, "Silly girl, are you still thinking about your brother?"
Xiao Yu turned around and said with a wry smile, "Yes, I wonder how he's been doing in the countryside all these years, and whether he's gotten used to it!"
Instructor Ruolin hugged her and said with heartache, "You silly girl, you've neglected your cultivation all these years because of your brother. Otherwise, with your talent, you would have already become a Great Dou Master and entered the Inner Academy. Why are you still struggling in the Dou Master realm?"