45: Chapter 45 The Powerful Protector

It was late at night when Lin Changqing finally returned to Samsara Academy and went back up to Huo Wuji's mountain peak.

Before this, he had already purchased some other Alchemy Materials for refining the mad blood pill at Jubao Pavilion.

Though called a purchase, it was practically half-bought and half-gifted.

At Chu Ruoqing's suggestion, Manager Sun Wu directly gave Lin Changqing a double discount.

As for Long Wendao, the flood dragon, Chu Ruoqing had placed him inside a large Cultivation room in Jubao Pavilion.

The moment Lin Changqing appeared, Huo Wuji and Chen Fan, who were drinking under the big tree in front of the pavilion, stood up in unison.

"Disciple, you really know how to cause a stir, don't you!"

"To think you ran off to so many places during this time!"

Huo Wuji glared at Lin Changqing and laughed teasingly.

"Ahem!"

"Wasn't I just bored with nothing to do?"

Lin Changqing spread his hands with an innocent look on his face.

Hearing Lin Changqing's words, the two old men didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

This kid...

...really was something else!

Running off to forbidden zones just because he was bored?

Are you kidding me?

Probably only this kid could say such a thing with a straight face.

And only this kid would actually do it, with that little girl from the Chu family fooling around right along with him.

"By the way, First Master, Second Master, I want to ask you something."

Lin Changqing looked at Huo Wuji and Chen Fan, changing the subject.

"What is it?"

Hearing Lin Changqing's question, both of them were startled.

"How come I haven't seen anyone keeping spirit pets or mounts in Samsara Academy?"

After a brief thought, Lin Changqing asked.

"Of those who can join Samsara Academy, who among them isn't a favored son or daughter of heaven, or even a peerless Prodigy?"

"Wouldn't bringing ordinary spirit pets or mounts into the academy be embarrassing for them?"

"And powerful spirit pets or mounts aren't that easy to come by."

"So naturally, it's rare to see anyone walking around with spirit pets or mounts on a normal day."

"Actually, some top Prodigies in the Inner Court do keep them."

"It's just that they rarely show their faces, let alone their spirit pets and mounts."

Shaking his head with a slight chuckle, Huo Wuji explained unhurriedly.

"So that's how it is."

"I thought the academy didn't allow them!"

Hearing Huo Wuji's words, a look of realization dawned on Lin Changqing's face.

"Why? Do you want to keep a mount or a spirit pet?"

On the side, Chen Fan couldn't help but ask.

"Yeah!"

"I have a flood Dragon mount, which is currently staying at Jubao Pavilion..."

Lin Changqing nodded lightly, having no intention of hiding it.

As for Little Tiger?

Remembering that it was still in a deep sleep, Lin Changqing was in no hurry to bring it out.

"!"

Hearing Lin Changqing's words, the corners of both Huo Wuji and Chen Fan's mouths twitched fiercely.

A flood Dragon?

As a mount?

One had to know that a flood Dragon was one of the top Yao Beasts!

"Disciple, are you sure you're not joking?"

After snapping back to reality, Huo Wuji couldn't help but ask.

"Second Master, is there any need for me to joke with you?"

Lin Changqing shook his head and laughed softly.

"That's true."

"Then when are you going to bring it back for us to take a look?"

"Sure."

"..."

...

Late at night, Lin Changqing lay lazily in bed.

Come to think of it, he hadn't had a proper rest in a long time.

He needed rest.

As for refining the mad blood pill?

Better leave it for tomorrow!

While Lin Changqing was resting outside, Chen Fan and Huo Wuji were still drinking wine and chatting.

"Will our disciple bringing back a flood Dragon cause unnecessary trouble?"

Setting down his flask, Huo Wuji frowned.

"What is there to worry about?"

"To become our disciple's mount is its good fortune."

"Besides, isn't the fact that he could bring it back proof enough of his capabilities?"

Chen Fan stretched lazily and spoke unhurriedly.

"That makes sense."

Pausing for a moment, Chen Fan nodded.

"Speaking of which, isn't that little girl from the Chu family getting a bit close to our disciple?"

"Should we help play matchmaker?"

Taking a sip of wine, Chen Fan chuckled again.

"Why are we meddling in things that aren't our concern?"

"As for young people's affairs, just let nature take its course."

"When it counts, all we need to do is back our disciple up."

"I think you're just bored out of your mind..."

Huo Wuji rolled his eyes at Chen Fan and snapped in annoyance.

"Old Ghost Huo, are you looking for a fight?"

"If you want to fight, then fight! Who's afraid of who?"

"..."

...

Inside the council hall of the Sword Alliance's palace.

At this moment, Vice Alliance Master Jian Bufan was feeling a surge of excitement.

Lin Changqing returned to the Inner Court?

Someone saw that bastard?

Splendid.

Hmph!

"Find him for me. I will deal with him personally."

Glancing over his subordinates, Vice Alliance Master Jian Bufan commanded.

"Yes, Vice Alliance Master!"

Hearing Vice Alliance Master Jian Bufan's words, everyone accepted their orders and left.

"Lin Changqing, this time, I will make your life a living hell."

"I'll let everyone know that our Sword Alliance is not to be trifled with."

Standing up slowly, Vice Alliance Master Jian Bufan muttered to himself.

A terrifying wisp of killing intent burst forth from his body.

At the same time, the other nine major student factions in the Inner Court also learned of Lin Changqing's return.

However, what puzzled everyone was:

Where on earth did this guy go now?

How was it that after returning to the academy, he went missing again?

Lin Changqing really was exceptionally skilled at keeping out of sight!

But then again, finding a single person in the Inner Court was truly no easy task.

The Inner Court covered a vast area, filled with countless buildings, mountain ranges, and forests.

Yet, there were only ten thousand Prodigies in the Inner Court.

Adding the instructors from the various branches and their families, there were at most around twenty thousand people total.

How easy could it be to find one person in the Inner Court?

Even though Lin Changqing possessed quite a reputation and drew a lot of attention,

one couldn't overlook his formidable strength and endless hidden trumps!

If he truly wanted to hide, finding him would be a monumental task.

In the blink of an eye, the night passed.

When Lin Changqing woke up, the sun was already high in the sky.

To his surprise, both of his Masters had left.

Were they continuing their search for the precious treasure or newborn that had triggered the two phenomenal visions earlier?

Looking at the letter left behind by the two, Lin Changqing had an exceedingly strange expression on his face.

Could he tell them that both astounding visions of Heaven and Earth were actually caused by him?

The final contents of the letter left Lin Changqing momentarily stunned.

His two Masters had actually arranged a Dao Protector for him?

Should he ever encounter danger, this person would step in to protect and escort him?

While moved, Lin Changqing was also extremely curious.

He wondered what kind of strength his Dao Protector possessed.

Right at that moment, a figure appeared within Lin Changqing's line of sight.

It was a burly old man dressed in a white robe, carrying a rusty iron sword on his back, with half-white and half-black hair, and a stern expression.

Surrounding his body emanated an extremely powerful Aura and Sword Intent.

The opponent's cultivation was actually at the Ninth Layer of the Martial God Realm?

Hiss!

Looking at the old man, Lin Changqing couldn't help but inwardly suck in a breath of cold air.

Was this elderly man the Dao Protector his Masters had arranged for him?

Terrifying!

Simply too formidable!

"This old servant Ye Wandao greets Young Lord!"

Walking up to Lin Changqing, the old man bowed respectfully.

"Senior Ye, there is no need for such formality."

Waving his hand, Lin Changqing said with a smile.

"Thank you, Young Lord."

"..."

After chatting a bit more, Lin Changqing sent Ye Wandao on his way.

After grabbing a quick bite to eat, Lin Changqing returned to his pavilion and retreated into his room.

Next, it was time for him to refine the mad blood pill.

To refine the mad blood pill, Lin Changqing had prepared a full seven sets of Materials.

There was no helping it!

Mainly because his current cultivation was only at the Martial General Realm.

Normally, it would be impossible for him to successfully refine a rank-seven Medicinal Pill.

However, he wanted to give it a try.

So, he could only prepare for the worst.

Ask his Second Master to help refine it?

He had thought about this question as well.

The issue was, he could rely on his Second Master this time,

but what about every time he experienced a major Realm Breakthrough in the future?

Could he keep relying on him then?