25: Getting ready to leave

"Pay up, right?"

"Don't forget our bet. You lost, so you have to accept the consequences. You're not going to back out, are you?"

Su Bai and Sun Kai blocked Zhao Song's doorway, speaking softly.

"You, I, can't I just give you the money?"

Zhao Song was extremely reluctant, but he still obediently handed the money over to the two people in front of him.

Others might not know, but how could he not know?

The Su Bai in front of him was the name displayed on the screen, the great hero who saved Tang City.

If he didn't pay, he could forget about ever getting by in the future.

"Then we won't bother you anymore."

Su Bai stroked his chin, saying with a lingering sense of satisfaction.

Mainly, it was because Zhao Song was too arrogant.

In Tang City, no one was allowed to be more arrogant than him!

"You keep the money, then buy some equipment, and try to raise your level as much as possible."

"Later, I'll take you to clear a dungeon."

Su Bai handed the money to Sun Kai and patted his shoulder.

"No, no, you should keep this money."

"It feels a bit too hot to handle!"

Hearing this, Sun Kai quickly pushed the bank card back.

"Don't be polite with me. When it's time to apply for university, listen to me. You'll go to whichever university I go to, no problem, right?"

Su Bai slipped the bank card into Sun Kai's pocket.

"Okay, no problem."

Sun Kai nodded.

"Then I'll go get busy. Contact me if anything comes up."

With that, Su Bai mounted the Nine Nether Cloud Sparrow and flew directly towards the City Lord's Mansion.

Upon arriving at the City Lord's Mansion, Su Bai saw that Old guy again, and of course, Zhao Xingchen.

He didn't have much time left in Tang City; staying here would only delay his progress in leveling up.

"Su Bai, you're here?"

Zhao Xingchen's face held an eager gaze, and his heart held a trace of apology.

"City Lord Zhao, could you do me a small favor? I want to sell all the equipment dropped by the Divine-level Boss."

Su Bai threw out all the miscellaneous equipment, placing it in front of Zhao Xingchen.

"Of course, no problem. I'll take care of this."

"Don't worry, the price will definitely be higher than what the merchant guild offers."

Zhao Xingchen's eyes lit up slightly, and he quickly nodded.

He was just worried that he couldn't help Su Bai!

"Kid, are you interested in coming to Imperial Martial University?

"Tang City is too small; there's no need for you to stay here."

Jiang Lin looked at Su Bai, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Go to Imperial Martial University?"

"What kind of benefits would I get?"

Su Bai stroked his chin, thinking seriously.

"Of course there are benefits. You can pick any secret realm, clear any dungeon, and you can even mobilize the school's resources."

Jiang Lin waved his hand, promising generous conditions.

"It sounds good, but it's still missing something!"

Su Bai stroked his chin, pondering carefully.

"Actually, I have a better place for you to go, but I'm not sure if you can accept it?"

Just then, Zhao Xingchen, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke.

His words were like dancing on a lion's head, extremely dangerous.

"Hmm?"

As expected, as soon as he spoke, Jiang Lin immediately frowned.

Seeing his dean's murderous gaze, Zhao Xingchen quickly lowered his head.

"City Lord Zhao, tell me about it."

Su Bai's interest was immediately piqued upon hearing this.

"You should know about Qinglong City, right?"

"Within the Qinglong Academy, there's a very special secret realm. If you're lucky, you might find a King Tier Beast Master in there."

Zhao Xingchen whispered softly.

"Qinglong Academy?"

Su Bai couldn't help but frown.

"Yes, you can join the Qinglong Academy. It's the city with the most Beast Masters in our entire Meteor Empire."

"For so many years, Qinglong Academy has been dedicated to cultivating the most powerful Beast Masters, and they even have Totem Rank Beast Masters there."

"Moreover, the Qinglong Academy's ranking is not low, second only to the Five Great Academies."

"The other day you cleared the Ruined Temple, and I wanted to get you a Beast Master Class Beast Master, so I specifically contacted the people in Qinglong City."

Zhao Xingchen still wanted Su Bai to go to Imperial Martial, but that place wasn't suitable for him.

Imperial Martial University, although it was a place where a hundred flowers bloomed, it truly couldn't compare to Qinglong Academy in terms of Beast Masters.

"I can help you apply to enter that special secret realm in Qinglong Academy."

Jiang Lin steeled himself and said through gritted teeth.

At worst, he'd be extorted for some resources by that Old guy from Qinglong Academy. Anyway, their Imperial Martial University had vast resources, so they weren't lacking in cultivation resources.

"Dean, listen to me!"

"Su Bai's current identity is very sensitive. It's best for him to go to Qinglong Academy, where there are all Beast Masters, which will make it easier for him to hide his identity."

"According to normal logic, those spies would definitely think Su Bai went to Imperial Martial, so they would focus their attention there, which would give Su Bai time to develop."

Zhao Xingchen hesitated for a moment, then offered another irresistible reason.

"What do you think?"

"Anyway, with your current achievements, you can pick any university in the country."

Jiang Lin looked at Su Bai.

"Then Qinglong Academy it is. It just so happens that I also want to contract a Beast Master of a higher grade."

Su Bai pondered for a moment, finally making up his mind.

If he could truly contract a King Tier Beast Master in that secret realm, coupled with the special evolution of the hidden route, he might even obtain a Divine-level Beast Master.

That would be a god, a unique existence in the entire world.

"Alright."

Although Jiang Lin was a little unwilling, he still respected Su Bai's decision.

Another reason was for Su Bai's safety.

Zhao Xingchen breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, finally having managed to smooth things over.

After agreeing on the teleportation time, Su Bai left the City Lord's Mansion.

He had nothing much to do at the moment, so he started strolling along the streets of Tang City.

Having lived here for so long, he had never truly taken a good look at this world.

Before his awakening, he spent every day diligently studying at school.

After gaining his golden finger, he was either grinding or on his way to grind; he had never truly observed this small city.

Tang City's urban level wasn't high; calling it a third-tier city was a bit of a stretch.

However, small cities had their coziness, and big cities had their troubles.

Su Bai watched the bright smiles on the faces of the passersby, occasionally discussing the recent beast attack on the city, and his heart was subtly stirred.

Thus, Su Bai walked from dawn until dusk.

He carefully observed the entire city, then returned to the City Lord's Mansion.

Time flew by.

Three days later.

Inside the City Lord's Mansion's teleportation array, Su Bai and Sun Kai stood within the array, looking at the flickering white lights above their heads, feeling a sense of wonder.

With a flash of white light, the two figures disappeared.

Qinglong Academy, here I come!