Su Qian looked at the young man before him, Xiao Chong, whose youthful appearance gave him a shock. After a moment, Su Qian clasped his hands together and took the initiative to ask.
"I am Su Qian, the current Grand Elder of Jia Nan Academy. May I know who you are?"
"And why is it that you only came to save me after hearing my name?"
"You're not affiliated with Jia Nan Academy, are you?"
After all, the person in front of him displayed incredible strength. Among those Su Qian could think of, only the elusive and mysterious principal of Jia Nan Academy might be comparable. Yet, this man looked nothing like their principal.
Xiao Chong smiled and replied, "You're right, I am not part of Jia Nan Academy. However, my cousin is on her way there as a new student this year."
"So, I came to save you while I was at it."
"Your cousin?"
Hearing this, Su Qian was taken aback and quickly began pondering. If this man cousin was about to attend Jia Nan Academy as an incoming student, she should be around sixteen years old. In that case, Xiao Chong youthful appearance wasn't a disguise.
He truly was this young? A prodigy so young yet with such extraordinary strength—among the legends of nations, there was only one person who fit this description! Once Su Qian realized this, his surprise further deepened. Finally, he shouted in astonishment.
"You... You must be Xiao Chong of the Xiao Clan from the Jia Ma Empire?"
"Indeed," Xiao Chong admitted with a calm smile.
"Hiss..."
Hearing Xiao Chong so readily confirm his identity, Su Qian was even more taken aback. At that moment, it fully struck him just how powerful the figure before him was. The battle at the yellow Stone Fortress in the Jia Ma Empire had shocked the entire Northwest Continent.
Jia Nan Academy had gathered the relevant information quite efficiently and was no stranger to Xiao Chong, the emerging powerhouse.
Once Su Qian collected himself, he clasped his hands low as a sign of respect and said, "So it is Xiao Chong, an honor to meet you. It is our academy fortune that your esteemed cousin would choose us for her studies."
"You are too kind," Xiao Chong humbly clasped his hands in return.
At that moment, Xiao Yan descended from above. Spotting his older brother, whose reputation preceded him wherever he went and who was instantly recognized, Xiao Yan gaze showed a flicker of envy.
From within Xiao Yan ring, Yao Chen discreetly transmitted his thoughts through spiritual communication.
"Feeling envious, are we? After you head to the Black-Corner Region, you'll part ways with him for your own journey."
"Sticking by his side will do little for your reputation or growth in power."
"You are right, Master!" Xiao Yan nodded in agreement, determined. He silently stood by, watching Xiao Chong engage in conversation with Su Qian.
As for the Dragon Tiger Beast, though still restrained and immobilized by Xiao Chong, it now behaved with remarkable docility. Compared to its earlier arrogance in front of the purple-haired girl, it now perfectly illustrated what it meant to bully the weak but fear the strong.
Meanwhile, after finishing his conversation with Su Qian, Xiao Chong glanced at the young purple-haired girl standing behind him. With just one look, Xiao Chong immediately discerned her identity—Zi Yan. After all, this little purple-haired girl, rescued by Su Qian, was unmistakably the same Zi Yan from the original story.
Possessing the ancient Ancient Void Dragon bloodline, she had consumed the Transformation Grass to take human form. While the Transformation Grass was a rare herb in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, in Xiao Chong personal herb fields, it was nothing more than a weed.
Still, herbs of this caliber were always guarded by formidable magical beasts in the wild. Incidentally, the Dragon Tiger Beast, with its diluted draconic bloodline, had some resistance to Zi Yan yet-to-develop dragon bloodline.
Zi Yan, noticing Xiao Chong gaze, tilted her head and greeted him cheerfully.
"Hello, big brother!"
"Just call me Xiao Chong," he replied with a smile.
Hearing Zi Yan innocently call him "big brother," Xiao Chong couldn't help but pat her head. Zi Yan pouted like a child, shaking her head in dissatisfaction. However, as she sensed the aura around Xiao Chong, she curiously sniffed the air. With his innate energy, serpent-like emperor's pressure, and the Beast Master natural kinship with magical beasts, Xiao Chong's aura was immensely alluring to a young Ancient Void Dragon like Zi Yan, who still needed vast reserves of energy for her growth.
After ruffling Zi Yan hair, Xiao Chong turned back to Su Qian and said, "Elder Su Qian, since you've rescued this little girl, you intend to take her back to Jia Nan Academy, don't you?"
Su Qian nodded. "Of course. For young talents like her, Jia Nan Academy is undoubtedly an excellent place."
Xiao Chong nodded approvingly. "If it's not too much trouble, may I join you on the journey to Jia Nan Academy?"
"You want to go too?"
Su Qian's eyes widened in surprise at the suggestion.
Xiao Chong stretched lazily, replying as if it were the most natural thing. "Don't be fooled by my strength—I'm not even thirteen yet."
"I am curious about what many young people on this continent regard as a sacred place."
"Though my strength far exceeds what's necessary for studying there, I'd like to experience the youthful spirit of the academy. You wouldn't mind, would you?"
"Not at all! I, Su Qian, on behalf of Jia Nan Academy, welcome you, Xiao Chong!" Su Qian enthusiastically nodded without a moment's hesitation. After all, whether in terms of strength or other considerations, Su Qian couldn't find any reason to refuse.
Xiao Chong smiled. "Great. Let's set off then."
With that, Xiao Chong casually struck the Dragon Tiger Beast, causing it to yelp in pain. It whimpered under his hand before quietly retreating, too intimidated even to glare at him.
Xiao Chong chuckled. "I'm doing you a favor, you know. A little girl with such potent dragon bloodlines—you think eating her wouldn't bring consequences?"
"This..."
Hearing this, the Dragon Tiger Beast immediately displayed a sheepish expression. Indeed, the little girl bloodline was incomparably strong and pure surely her family background and backing would be equally terrifying.
If it had dared to consume this girl, it might have ended up in terrible trouble when her family came looking for her. In other words, it had taken a beating from this young man and should even be thanking him?
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