Chapter 166: Bai Shan's Interest in Xun'er Arrival at Black Corner Region
"Hehe~ Alright, Miss, if anything happens, just blow the Bee Flute, and I'll rush over immediately!"
Ling Ying chuckled, nodded, then twisted his body and merged into the shadow of a large tree before gradually disappearing.
Gu Xun'er smiled sweetly as she walked down the mountain. The faint sunlight cast her light green silhouette into an enticing shadow.
"Hehe, Junior Xun'er, what a coincidence! Did you also just finish training on the mountain?"
As Xun'er walked, a warm and gentle voice suddenly sounded from the side.
She stopped and looked up, spotting a young man in a white shirt standing at the foot of the mountain, smiling warmly.
His refined appearance, paired with his gentle smile, could easily make any girl meeting him for the first time lower her guard.
But the moment she saw him, the sweet smile on Xun'er's face immediately vanished. She simply responded with an indifferent, "Mm."
This young man was well known at Jia Nan Academy, a standout among its top students a prominent figure named Bai Shan.
If Wu Tian were here, this guy would definitely become Bai Slap slapped all over the place!
Despite Xun'er's cold response, Bai Shan remained unfazed.
He chuckled softly and took a few steps forward, just about to shamelessly continue the conversation.
But before he could speak, Xun'er cut him off, "Senior Bai Shan, I have something to do, so I won't stay and chat. Goodbye."
With that, Xun'er smiled faintly and turned toward a different path.
But before she could walk far, another voice rang out.
"Xun'er, here you are again!"
Hearing that familiar, gentle voice, Xun'er's face finally showed a genuine smile. She turned to see Instructor Ruolin, exuding a mature charm.
"Instructor Ruolin, were you looking for me?"
Ruolin helplessly patted Xun'er's head and said, "The academy's ranking competition is in a month. Most students probably won't qualify, but you should have no problem."
"As long as you pass the competition, you'll be eligible to train in the Inner Academy. Do you want me to sign you up?"
Xun'er nodded seriously and smiled.
"Of course, I'll go! I believe Wu Tian gege will also participate!"
Hearing that name, Ruolin's face flashed with slight annoyance.
Just thinking about that Wu Tian made her uneasy.
That guy was so strong… Hmph!
"That bastard Wu Tian… He actually tricked me! I put in so much effort to get his vacation approved, and if he doesn't show up on time, I'll… I'll… remove his name!"
Xun'er's bright eyes sparkled as she gently pulled Ruolin's arm and giggled, "Instructor Ruolin, don't worry. Wu Tian gege will definitely come! Just go ahead and sign him up!"
"Sigh… Fine! You always get your way. This time, I'll put both your names down. Whether you qualify depends on you two!"
Ruolin shrugged helplessly.
Xun'er laughed happily, clearly excited.
Meanwhile, Bai Shan stood silently on the side of the path, smiling as he watched the two walk away.
After a long pause, the smile on his face gradually faded.
He casually caught a falling yellow leaf from a nearby tree, twirling it between his fingers before lightly chuckling.
"Wu Tian, huh? Heh… fine."
"Since you're coming, I'll prepare a big gift for you!"
"I'd like to see what makes you so special that Xun'er is so infatuated with you. A girl like her some weak, useless man has no right to have her."
With that, Bai Shan slowly turned away.
The leaf between his fingers suddenly shot out like a blade, embedding itself into a distant boulder.
Wu Tian: …This dude is literally cursing me out behind my back.
Meanwhile…
After seven days of flight, Wu Tian finally arrived at the chaotic Black Corner Region.
The reason he took so long wasn't that he was slow on the contrary, his pace was like that of a snail compared to his true speed.
He had passed through many cities along the way, traveling half the day and using the rest to train.
Because of his dedicated cultivation during this time, his physical strength had advanced from Nine Star Da Dou Shi to Two Star Dou Ling.
His training speed skyrocketed after obtaining two Heavenly Flames.
This was the power of his god tier cultivation technique allowing simultaneous cultivation of both body and soul.
Although his soul strength improved at a slower pace, as long as he continued absorbing Heavenly Flames, he would eventually reach a terrifying level.
Black Corner Region.
A lawless land, a place of chaos and power struggles, built right outside Jia Nan Academy.
Many on the continent had always wondered why such a prestigious, ancient institution would allow such a dangerous place to exist right at its doorstep.
But existence itself proves its necessity.
Despite countless efforts to suppress it, Black Corner Region continued to expand at an alarming rate.
It was vast almost like an independent nation, with no ruler and only the law of strength.
People fought, killed, and schemed endlessly.
And it was precisely this lawless chaos that allowed Black Corner Region to flourish.
Wu Tian looked into the distance, seeing the Black Plain gradually expand in his vision.
His excitement grew.
"As soon as I set foot here… I'll officially be in Black Corner Region."
"For others, this place is dangerous."
"But for me…"
"This place is perfect."
Wu Tian's wings flapped as he soared toward the dark plains.
"Han Feng… I'm here!"
With a burst of speed, he shot toward the pitch black wasteland.
The quiet plains trembled as a blue figure streaked across the sky at terrifying speed.
Wu Tian's sharp eyes quickly spotted a city up ahead.
"Black Mark City… What a coincidence."
In Black Corner Region, there existed the infamous Black Rankings, where Han Feng held the third position.
There were also the so called Gold Elder and Silver Elder…
Wait… their names were actually Jin Lao and Yin Lao, right?
As Wu Tian landed on the bustling streets, he looked up at the massive auction house towering ahead.
The corners of his lips curled slightly.
Without bothering to hide his identity, he walked straight inside.
The moment he entered, a voluptuous and charming female attendant greeted him with a sweet voice.
"Sir, please follow me!"
Led by the woman, Wu Tian entered a private auction room but what surprised him was that the room even had a bed.
"Sir, would you like me to stay and… serve you?"
Wu Tian immediately shook his head.
"I'm here for the auction, not for fun!"
And most importantly he was afraid of pain!
A booming voice echoed through the hall.
"I now declare… the Black Mark City Auction… officially open!"
(End of Chapter)
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