155: Chapter 155 Academy Registration: The Clan Head Personally Leads the Team?!

The next morning.

The first light of dawn shimmered.

Yunqi Courtyard was shrouded in a thick spiritual mist.

It looked like a fairyland.

Jiang Yun had just awakened from a deep state of Cultivation.

He heard a respectful announcement from outside the courtyard.

“Son-in-Law Jiang Yun, the Patriarch requests your presence; he is waiting for you in the front hall.”

Jiang Yun's heart stirred slightly.

This early in the morning?

The Patriarch wanted to see him?

Could something have happened?

He straightened his robes.

He walked out of the room composedly.

He arrived at the front hall.

He saw Patriarch Su Yuntian standing with his hands behind his back.

He was admiring an ink-wash painting of mountains and rivers hanging in the hall.

He was not wearing formal robes today.

He wore only a set of black casual clothes.

Yet, he still could not hide that majestic Aura of a powerhouse that commanded respect without anger.

“Patriarch Su.”

Jiang Yun stepped forward and bowed.

Su Yuntian turned around.

A warm smile was on his face.

His gaze swept over Jiang Yun.

A flash of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

“Did you rest well? Are you getting used to living here in Yunqi Courtyard?”

“Thank you for your concern, Patriarch. The Spiritual Qi here is abundant and the environment is serene; it couldn't be better.”

Jiang Yun responded respectfully.

He understood in his heart.

Su Yuntian coming here personally.

It was definitely not just for a simple greeting about his living conditions.

There must be something important.

Su Yuntian nodded.

He motioned for Jiang Yun to sit down.

He also took a seat at the head of the table.

His tone became a bit more formal.

“I came today for two reasons: one is to see if you have adapted, and the second concerns the upcoming itinerary and arrangements.”

His fingers lightly tapped the tabletop.

“There is still some time before the freshman reporting date at Sky Dome Academy. However, according to our Su Family custom, many large families will have clan Elders lead the younger generation there. This is both to support the juniors and to serve as an invisible competition between the families.”

At the mention of the word 'competition'.

A glint flashed in Su Yuntian's eyes.

He looked at Jiang Yun with burning eyes.

“In previous years, although my Su Family didn't end up at the bottom, we inevitably appeared somewhat weak in front of those top-tier prestigious families. But this year, it's different!”

His voice carried an irrepressible excitement.

“Because of you, Jiang Yun! A sixteen years old Gold Rank Beast Tamer! Such Aptitude, let alone in the provincial capital, even in the entire Beast Taming Federation, is worthy of being called a peerless Prodigy! When the news spreads, my Su Family will surely become the focus of the provincial capital!”

Jiang Yun listened quietly.

He could feel the expectation of finally being able to hold his head high in Su Yuntian's words.

“Therefore.”

Su Yuntian leaned forward slightly.

His tone carried decisiveness.

“For this freshman reporting, this Patriarch intends to personally lead the team!”

“The Patriarch is personally leading the team?”

Jiang Yun appropriately showed a hint of surprise.

The head of a Family personally leading the team for freshman registration.

This was undoubtedly an extremely high specification.

It also fully demonstrated Su Yuntian's unparalleled emphasis on him.

“Correct!”

Su Yuntian laughed loudly.

His spirit was heroic.

“I want everyone to see what kind of Qilin Son-in-Law my Su Family has obtained! I also want those fellows who usually look down on others to know that the rise of my Su Family is unstoppable!”

He patted Jiang Yun's shoulder.

His words were earnest and meaningful.

“You don't need to feel any pressure. Reporting to the academy requires an Aptitude test and an evaluation of your spirit beast's potential. You just need to perform normally when the time comes. Your very existence is the best publicity for the Su Family. Once you enter the academy, it will be internal competition; that is your true stage. My Su Family also has a few decent Genius disciples in the academy; you can look out for each other then, but they... are ultimately not as good as you. Although you do not share the Su Family surname, since you are now a son-in-law of our Su Family, you are very much a member of the Su Family.”

“Once you reach the academy, you can let loose and go for it, strive and compete. My Su Family will definitely stand behind you and become your shield.”

These words.

Were both encouragement.

And affirmation.

They firmly nailed Jiang Yun's status at the peak of the Su Family's younger generation.

Hearing these words.

Jiang Yun's heart was a little touched.

He hadn't expected this Patriarch of the Su Family Main Family to value him so much.

His favorable impression of this Main Family Patriarch also increased significantly once again.

Afterward.

Su Yuntian gave some instructions regarding the specific time and meeting place for that day, and only then did Su Yuntian leave contentedly.

As he left, he couldn't help but take several deep looks at Jiang Yun.

He nodded even more satisfactorily.

It was as if he could already see the scene two days later where the Su Family would be in its full glory, attracting countless envious gazes.

After seeing Su Yuntian off.

Jiang Yun also had his own plans.

There were still two days until reporting.

This was the perfect interval.

To go and complete that crucial matter.

Head to the Starfall District.

To obtain the Appraiser qualification!

He returned to the courtyard.

Just as he was preparing to go out alone.

A cold and somewhat lazy voice sounded from behind him.

“Is Husband going out?”

Jiang Yun's footsteps paused.

He didn't need to turn around to know who it was.

He turned around.

He saw Su Qingxue leaning against the doorframe of the master bedroom at some point.

A pale purple long dress outlined her graceful figure.

Her stunning face wore a half-smile.

She was looking at him with great interest.

“Um... going out to handle some business...”

Jiang Yun spoke vaguely.

He didn't want to share his affairs with the Nine-Tailed Fox.

“Oh?”

Su Qingxue moved with light, lotus-like steps.

She walked close to him.

A faint, refreshing, and Soul-stirring fragrance lingered around him.

“In this provincial capital, you are a stranger in a strange land. What business do you have to handle? Could it be... you're going to a private meeting with some Young Miss?”

Her tone was playful.

Yet her eyes seemed capable of seeing through one's heart.

The corner of Jiang Yun's mouth twitched slightly.

“You're overthinking it. I'm just going to the Starfall District to wander around and get familiar with the environment.”

“Starfall District?”

Su Qingxue's beautiful eyes brightened slightly.

As if she had heard something interesting.

“That is the territory of the Appraisers Guild, where the provincial capital's most ancient records and rare treasures are gathered. It is indeed an interesting place. It just so happens that I am also free, so I shall accompany Husband there.”

Jiang Yun's heart immediately tightened.

He refused instantly.

“No need! I'm just wandering around casually and will be back soon. I wouldn't dare trouble you.”

If he let this unpredictable Nine-Tailed Fox follow him.

Would he still be able to keep his plan to take the Appraiser exam a secret?

Heaven knows how she would react.

Or how she might use the situation to her advantage.

“Is Husband... loathing me?”

The smile on Su Qingxue's face did not change.

But her eyes narrowed slightly.

The word 'Husband' sounded exceptionally chilling.

A faint, almost imperceptible Aura.

Yet one that made Jiang Yun's Soul tremble with a creeping coldness, quietly spread out.

“Or are you going to do something scandalous and are afraid I will find out?”

She pressed another step forward.

She was almost pressed against Jiang Yun.

Her voice lowered.

Carrying a lethal temptation and threat.

“Don't forget, your life was saved by me. You owe me a favor. I don't have much patience, and I don't really like... being rejected.”

Jiang Yun's breath hitched.

Feeling that tangible, icy killing intent locking onto him, his back was instantly drenched in cold sweat.

He had no doubt.

If he continued to insist on refusing.

This moody Nine-Tailed Fox would definitely do something terrifying.

Strength!

His strength was still not enough!

In front of such an absolute powerhouse.

He didn't even have the right to refuse her company!

After struggling internally for a moment.

Jiang Yun finally compromised.

Clenching his teeth... he squeezed out a few words from between them.

“Fine... then let's go together.”

A wise man knows when to submit to circumstances.

Before he had enough strength for self-preservation.

He could only endure.

Although he didn't know why this woman wanted to follow him.

It seemed he had no choice.

The chill on Su Qingxue's body vanished instantly.

As if it had never appeared.

A bright and moving smile bloomed on her face once again.

Like a little girl who had received her favorite toy.

“That's more like it! Husband should be good!”

Jiang Yun: “...”

He felt like he was about to suffer internal injuries.

This constant 'Husband' this and 'Husband' that... it was simply like a death sentence.

The two of them made some brief preparations.

Then they left Yunqi Courtyard together.

They walked toward the main gate of the Su Family.

Along the way.

He heard many people discussing yesterday's events.

“Have you heard? An incredible Genius came to the Su Family branch yesterday! A Gold Rank Beast Tamer in his teens!”

“Holy crap! Is he that awesome? Reaching Gold Rank at sixteen, this talent is even stronger than the Second Young Master!”

“More than that! I also heard the steward say that the Patriarch values him extremely highly and has directly listed him in the ancestral lineage! He even has the same treatment as an Elder!”

“What? Doesn't that mean as soon as this guy entered the Su Family, he became our ancestor?”

“What is his name?”

“I think his name is Jiang Yun? An outsider, a matrilocal son-in-law!”

“What matrilocal son-in-law! This is a damn fine son-in-law, okay!”

“A sixteen years old Gold Rank Beast Tamer! This beast-taming talent is simply a Prodigy!”

“I heard he came from that rural place, City C!”

“City C! Can such a place even produce this kind of Genius?”

...The servants were discussing animatedly.

Clearly.

Jiang Yun's fame had already spread through the Su Family.

Jiang Yun passed by.

He didn't have much of a reaction to these discussions.

He and Su Qingxue went straight out of the Su Family manor.

They arrived at the wide streets of the Qingmu District.

Jiang Yun originally wanted to summon Little Cloud Sparrow for transport.

But considering that the Starfall District was not close.

And there were flight restrictions in the city.

He abandoned that idea.

He followed the route Steward Li had introduced yesterday.

He prepared to go to a specific station.

To take one of those large Earth-Walking Camel Beasts to the Starfall District.

Su Qingxue followed beside him.

She seemed somewhat displeased with the noisy environment around them.

She frowned slightly, but didn't say much.

She just followed quietly.

And just after Jiang Yun and Su Qingxue left the Su Family.

Fourth Young Master Su Mingxuan.

Brought a few followers with him.

They arrived aggressively outside the Yunqi Courtyard.

“Jiang Yun! Get out here for this young master!”

The young man stood outside the courtyard gate.

He shouted loudly, his tone arrogant.

However, the courtyard was silent; no one responded.

A follower stepped forward to investigate.

He came back to report.

“Fourth Young Master, there seems to be... no one in the courtyard.”

“No one?”

Su Mingxuan's brow furrowed.

He felt like he had thrown a punch into empty air.

He was extremely displeased.

“Hmph! He ran fast! He must have known this young master was coming and purposely hid! It seems he really is a blustering trash!”

He believed he had seen through Jiang Yun's true nature.

The disdain in his heart grew even stronger.

“Let's go! Go find out where that kid ran off to! this young master must expose his true face in front of everyone!”

Su Mingxuan snorted coldly.

He led his people away.