Chapter 131: Potential Crisis
Xiaoyaozi suddenly became angry, plunging the reception hall into an extremely tense atmosphere.
Wan Changqing’s expression was indifferent, “That brat killed over a hundred people from our Wan family, is it not permissible for me to take his life? According to reason, that one brat is absolutely not enough to quell our Wan family’s anger. To be frank with Dean Xiaoyao, I am here to seek peace. As long as your Mage Academy Alliance can show enough sincerity, our Wan family is willing to put aside past grievances with the Mage Academy Alliance.”
Everyone present could hear the threat in Wan Changqing’s tone. If Xiaoyaozi were not the dean of the Mage Academy Alliance at this moment, he would have personally taken Wan Changqing’s life for Jiliu Jia. However, holding his position, he had to consider the Mage Academy Alliance. Therefore, Xiaoyaozi had already made up his mind. To be able to face Qing Xiaoyao again with his head held high, he was determined to take Wan Changqing’s life. But not at this moment, and not in public.
Xiaoyaozi had already decided to resolve the matter of Jiliu Jia in secret. However, Wan Changqing’s words were directed at the Mage Academy Alliance, which he could not tolerate. With a cold laugh, Xiaoyaozi spoke, “I wonder what sincerity Dean Wan expects us to show?”
Putting down his teacup, Wan Changqing smiled faintly, “It’s very simple. The Mage Academy Alliance will henceforth be integrated into our Wan family, serving as our Wan family’s training base. Of course, apart from our Wan family, you will still exist independently to the outside world!”
“Quite an ambitious statement!” Lu Li snorted coldly and stood up. “Dean Wan, there is no room for negotiation on this matter. Please return. If your Wan family truly intends to cause trouble, then our Mage Academy Alliance will certainly see it through to the end!”
Wan Changqing laughed heartily. “Good, since that’s the case, then don’t regret it! Let’s go!” After speaking, Wan Changqing stood up and left with a few followers.
“I think he came with ill intentions!” Lin Jiuzhou said. “We should make preparations in advance. That Wan Changqing must have known we wouldn’t agree to him, yet he still came to say all this. I’m wondering who gave him such confidence?”
Xiaoyaozi stood up and looked into the distance. “No matter who gave him the confidence, as long as they dare to come, we will fight them to the end!”
As he spoke, a person came running in, half-scrambling and half-rolling, with a dark complexion, “It’s bad, it’s bad, that…”
Xiaoyaozi waved his hand. “Black Ghost, why are you shouting so loudly? Speak slowly, what happened?”
The person who arrived was none other than Black Ghost. He was already older than Jiliu Jia and had grown considerably. His complexion had become even darker. He took a few deep breaths and calmed himself slightly. “Yes, yes, yes, Jiliu Jia is back. I just saw a black shadow dive into the Purgatory Tower. Although I couldn’t see clearly, I know it must be that brat Jiliu Jia!”
At this moment, the hearts of the three men suddenly clenched. Wan Changqing had clearly said that he had killed Jiliu Jia. How could Jiliu Jia have come back to life now? However, the three of them also knew that Black Ghost would never lie to them.
Before the three old men could react, Black Ghost had already turned and run out.
“Black Ghost, where are you going?” Xiaoyaozi quickly called out.
“I’m going to see that brat. I’ve waited for him for over a year, and he’s finally back!” His voice grew fainter, and by the time the last word was spoken, Black Ghost’s figure could no longer be seen.
The three looked at each other, and their figures moved abruptly.
After half a month of continuous flying, day and night without rest, Jiliu Jia finally saw the silhouette of the Mage Academy Alliance. It could be said that Jiliu Jia had not rested for a single moment during these half a month, because the sooner he could return, the greater the hope for Xu Shanrou to come back to life.
Ouyang Yanfei, who had just emerged from the Purgatory Tower, felt a dark shadow swooping down towards her. She instinctively dodged, but still failed to evade it. Instead, she was embraced by the black shadow. At this moment, Ouyang Yanfei was completely stunned. A familiar yet unfamiliar face appeared before her eyes. This person was Jiliu Jia.
Jiliu Jia was not actually trying to take advantage of Ouyang Yanfei. It was just that his speed was too great. If he hadn’t picked up Ouyang Yanfei, he might have sent her flying.
After circling in the air for a while, their figures landed on the ground. Ouyang Yanfei had still not recovered her senses and was quietly looking at Jiliu Jia in front of her.
“Take me to see Shanrou immediately!” Jiliu Jia’s voice came through. However, Ouyang Yanfei had not yet responded. At this moment, she really wanted to say something, but her mind was blank, and she didn’t know what to say. She could sense that after more than a year apart, Jiliu Jia had become another person. His expression was cold, and a man’s aura emanated from his chest.
Seeing Ouyang Yanfei’s lack of reaction, Jiliu Jia ignored her and charged directly into the Purgatory Tower.
At the entrance of the Purgatory Tower, two old men sat on either side, their eyes tightly closed, not looking at Jiliu Jia at all. However, beside the old men were two youngsters who were not old. Seeing Jiliu Jia rushing inside, they naturally stepped forward to stop him.
Jiliu Jia recognized these two old men. More than a year ago, he was a frequent visitor to the Purgatory Tower, but he had left to save Xu Shanrou. In Jiliu Jia’s memory, these two old men seemed to have never spoken a word, nor had they ever opened their eyes.
However, these two youngsters did not recognize Jiliu Jia, and Jiliu Jia did not recognize them. Jiliu Jia did not have time to explain anything to them now. With a wave of his hand, two gusts of wind cloud swept the two youngsters away. Fortunately, Jiliu Jia did not injure them. But the two youngsters were not having it. It had taken them a lot of effort to secure the position of guards at the Purgatory Tower’s entrance. If this stranger were to break in today, their mistake would be immense. In fact, there were not many people who could freely enter and exit the Purgatory Tower. Besides the three deans, there were only Ouyang Yanfei and Shangguan Wan’er, Black Ghost and Lan Xiaofan. Of course, they were all going to see Xu Shanrou.
The two youngsters who landed immediately raised their palms, their magic power surging. They were about to make a move when a soft cry was heard, “Stop, all of you, and let him in!” It was Ouyang Yanfei who spoke.
In the eyes of these two youngsters, this hot-tempered senior sister was their idol. Not only was her strength superhuman, but what was most unbearable was her extraordinary beauty. Ouyang Yanfei was now a young lady, graceful and upright, with a beautiful face. Especially her cold eyes, combined with her proud figure, had captivated countless young men, and even some women felt ashamed to be seen alongside her.
Hearing Ouyang Yanfei’s words, the two youngsters naturally lowered their hands. At this moment, Jiliu Jia’s figure had already disappeared. What surprised them both the most was that the two guardian elders had not intervened.
One youngster walked forward slowly and asked softly, “Senior Sister Ouyang, who is that brat?”
At this moment, Ouyang Yanfei had regained her senses. “Don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask!” she said, and then, with a flash, she entered the Purgatory Tower. Just then, a black shadow collided over, and the two youngsters fell down with a thud. “I said, who is it, who doesn’t want to live…” Before the last word was out, the youngster immediately shut his mouth, because they realized that the one who had knocked them down was none other than the renowned expert senior brother in the entire Mage Academy Alliance, Black Ghost.
“Get out of my way, you two!” Black Ghost roared, and with a flash, he charged into the Purgatory Tower.
The misfortune of these two unlucky youngsters was not over yet. With two whooshing sounds, three figures appeared before them. Before they could speak, these two youngsters were sent flying and then gently landed back in their original positions guarding the tower entrance. They really didn’t dare to say anything, because those three were the three deans of the Mage Academy Alliance.
The three also disappeared with a flash. The two youngsters standing foolishly exchanged glances, seeing helplessness and confusion in each other’s eyes. Damn, what was going on? Was the Purgatory Tower about to collapse?
