Chapter 59: Study And Exchange At The Capital
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Just as this news was announced, it caused a huge uproar among the students.
“What! Did I hear wrong? The capital is a place that I have always dreamed of. It is said that the students there are crouching tigers and hidden dragons. Even the weakest of the students have the cultivation of the houtian state.”
“Look at you. You’ve never seen the world. Don’t lose our school’s face if you go out.”
“Okay, you’ve seen the world. If you have the ability, don’t go to the capital. Give this precious spot to someone else.”
It was a long journey to the capital, and the amount of crystals to be spent was relatively large. In addition, the prices there were much higher than those in the small border cities. Whether it was living or resources, it was not something that ordinary people could afford.
At most, they would go to the nearby cities for a walk. Only those with good family conditions would have the opportunity to broaden their horizons. However, even if you were wealthy in this area, it was not a big deal in the capital.
It must be known that many ancient cultivation families and huge forces were entrenched in the capital. The strength and resources they had accumulated far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people.
This time, the school had organized a platform for everyone. For children born in poor families, it could be said to be a good opportunity. No one could guarantee that they would not encounter any opportunities along the way.
It was obvious that everyone was very happy. Only Lin Bai’s expression was indifferent, and one could not tell whether he was happy or sad. Chen Wu asked curiously, “Aren’t you happy to be able to go to the capital?”
Anyway, with the system in hand, it did not make much of a difference to Lin Bai where he went to cultivate. However, he thought that there should be something better in the capital.
So far, he only had three cultivation techniques. The number was still too small. Other than the Ruo Shui sword, he did not have any decent magic artefacts on him. Perhaps he could refine some pills and bring them over to exchange.
“Of course I’m happy.”
Lin Bai was calculating in his heart when he suddenly frowned, as if he had sensed something. His gaze inadvertently swept across a room on the second floor, like a dragonfly skimming the water.
A powerful spiritual energy fluctuation was transmitted over. Even though that person had concealed it well, it was still caught by him. The spiritual energy swept through the crowd and then quickly withdrew, not attracting anyone’s attention.
Noticing Lin Bai’s strange behavior, Chen Wu couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong with you?”
“Someone is watching us.”
“Who is watching us?” Chen Wu was very curious when she heard this. Just as she was about to raise her head, she was grabbed by Lin Bai.
“Don’t raise your head. You’ll be discovered.”
Although he didn’t know the identity of the person hiding in the dark, even the slightest movement could be noticed. Lin Bai didn’t want to cause any trouble.
Now that all the principals of the four great academies were here, who was still in the room? With such a big face, this person definitely was not students. Moreover, judging from the fluctuation of spiritual power just now, this person was not weak either.
On the other side, the third elder was watching the students below with sparkling lights. Clearly, the sight and the fluctuation of spiritual power that Lin Bai sensed just now were from him.
He casually asked, “Are all the students who went to the Mystic Essence Mystic Realm here that day?”
The elder beside him nodded and said, “They are all here.”
“Among them, who are the most outstanding swordsmen? If there are any good seedlings, I will definitely take care of them.”
That elder happened to be from the Sword Cultivation Academy. When he heard this, he was overjoyed. “Of course they are from the Sword Cultivation Academy, especially Bai He. He is the most outstanding disciple of this batch and has never lost before.”
When he thought about the fact that Bai He had lost to Lin Bai in the mystic realm, he subconsciously ignored it. After coming out of the mystic realm, the elder of the Sword Cultivation Academy ordered him to keep his mouth shut. After all, Lin Bai’s name was not known, losing to him was really a disgrace.
Moreover, when Lin Bai and Captain Bai He were together, there was no one else beside them. Other than Luo Youlin, everyone else was from the Sword Cultivation Academy. Even if some small news spread out after the incident, the scope was not wide, therefore, not many people outside knew about it
“Bai He –”
Third Elder dragged out his tone, appearing to have a profound meaning. “Alright, there’s nothing for you here. You can leave first.”
After the elder left, only third elder and the people he brought from the Shao family were left in the room.
“Elder, do you think that Bai He is the one who did this?”
Third Elder was also a little hesitant. “I’ve also paid attention to that Bai He just now. His sword doesn’t look like what the family head described. Maybe there’s someone else. Let’s take a look again. We’re not in a hurry.”
“What if he’s hiding?”
“It’s not impossible. In short, when we reach the capital, we’ll have a way to make the murderer reveal his true colors. At that time, he can’t get away even if he has wings!”
A hint of ruthlessness flashed across third elder’s eyes.
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Lin Bai sensed that the spiritual energy fluctuation had finally dissipated. Only then did he raise his head, but his gaze coincidentally met Bai He’s. He only saw a faint gaze, and no one knew what he was thinking.
The few principals gave a few more instructions, and it was nothing more than telling them to pay attention to their safety and listen to commands. Lin Bai was in a mental wander the entire time, so he didn’t pay close attention. When the meeting was announced to be over, everyone left on their own, they prepared to go back and pack their things.
“What a pity, I can’t go with you.”
Chen Wu and Luo Qin’s expressions were somewhat regretful. After all, only those who entered the Mystic Essence Mystic Realm had the qualifications. They were at the periphery of the mystic realm, but they were still happy for Lin Bai from the bottom of their hearts.
Luo Qin sighed. “I went to the capital once before, but that was a long time ago. This time, kid, you have to seize the opportunity. You might run into a stroke of great luck. A top-grade cultivation technique is waiting for you.”
Chen Wu, on the other hand, had been extremely excited before, but now she looked worried.
“This is a great happy occasion. Not everyone has the opportunity. Why do you still look unhappy?”
Chen Wu shook her head. “You don’t know. This time, only Lin Bai is going. There’s no one to look after him on the way. What if those people from the Sword Cultivation Academy hold a grudge against him and want to take revenge?”
It was not impossible.
Thinking of this, Luo Qin was also a little worried. “Otherwise, what should we do? He can’t give up the chance to go to the capital just because of this.”
Compared to them, Lin Bai was not worried. Even if someone made a move in the dark, with his strength, there was nothing to be afraid of.
“Even Bai He can’t beat me, let alone them.”
“Although that’s true, it’s easy to dodge an open spear, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. Who knows, they might make a move together.” The more Chen Wu spoke, the more likely she felt it was going to be.
“I still have some medicinal pills here. I’ll go back and get some for you.”
As soon as she finished speaking, she had already disappeared without a trace.
