Chapter 169

The law enforcement team returned to their workplace with Xiao Ning following them. Hou De searched for Xiao Ning's file among numerous documents. 

Meanwhile, the other law enforcement members chatted with Xiao Ning; during this, Xiao Ning understood the ins and outs of the academy, especially about the upcoming Inner Academy qualification tournament. 

'Three days, huh!' Xiao Ning thought to himself. He seemed to have enough time to adjust to the academy's lifestyle, though he didn't need it. 

Xun Er's and Xiao Yan's relationship caused a tremendous disturbance in the academy, and a cold light flashed in Xiao Ning's eyes every time he heard about it. 

Xiao Ning concealed it perfectly so that even the law enforcement members sitting beside him couldn't detect it. These were the elite among the elite students, carefully groomed and well-experienced; even so, they could not notice the raging killing intent within Xiao Ning's heart. 

"Tsk! Xiao Ning, I never thought you were so hidden." Hou De's loud voice interrupted their conversation and attracted their attention. Even Xiao Ning was curious as to what was written in his file. 

Hou De smiled and sat alongside them. He didn't have the slightest majesty of the captain of the law enforcement unit. "Initially, I thought Xiao Yan was genius enough when he came to report, but his file pales if compared to yours." 

Hou De was generous in his praise, which surprised others, and they curiously looked at the document in the latter's hand. Hou De did not satisfy their curiosity; instead, he threw another bomb. 

"Xiao Ning, you are stronger than me, aren't you?" Hou De's words exploded the scene. All other law enforcement members looked at Xiao Ning, waiting for his answer. 

Xiao Ning smiled and nodded slightly. He didn't mean to hide his strength; he wasn't interested in 'pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger.' 

'Hiss!' Everyone sucked in a deep breath after Xiao Ning nodded. 

'Dou Spirit!' The same word appeared in everyone's mind. At the same time, they became more enthusiastic. 

"Rou Ling is indeed lucky," Hou De muttered sourly. He could already see the latter's promotion. Who didn't want a monstrous student like Xiao Ning? 

'Cough!' Xiao Ning coughed lightly and said, "Instructor, when can I go to the academy?" Even with his state of mind, Xiao Ning couldn't stand Hou De's straightforwardness. 

Hou De coughed lightly to ease his embarrassment and changed the topic, "You can report to the academy today itself." 

"There is a primal forest between Jia Nan City and Peace Town, and the only means of travel is to fly on the back of the griffin. Coincidently, a small group of law enforcement members are going to the academy today, and you can travel with them." 

"Here, take it; you need to show the token, and without it, you won't be able to enter the academy." Hou De took out an azure badge from his storage ring and handed it to Xiao Ning. 

The Azure badge was an identity token, proof that one belonged to the Jia Nan Academy. 

Xiao Ning glanced at the token for a moment before he wore it. 

...

Hou De led Xiao Ning to the flying stop, where a griffin was already waiting. Two law enforcement members stood on the griffin's back and glanced at them. 

"Thank you, Instructor Hou De." Xiao Ning cupped his hands and then jumped off the ground, and under three pairs of surprised eyes, he steadily landed on the griffin's back. 

Xiao Ning stood straight, unaffected, which led to the approval of the three people present watching him. 

"Let's go," after one of the other two people on the griffin's back spoke, the griffin let out a sharp cry and soared into the air. Soon, Xiao Ning could barely see the outline of the Peace Town. 

He glanced at the Primeval forest below them, and a flash of surprise appeared on his calm face. 'No wonder,' he thought in his heart. 

Xiao Ning felt a few powerful auras comparable to a Dou Emperor rank cultivator, 'Indeed worthy of the ancient academy that has been standing since ancient times,' Xiao Ning thought.

Soon, a gigantic city countless times bigger than the Jia Ma Imperial City appeared ahead of them. Xiao Ning looked at it in a daze. Even with his bizarre experiences over the years, he was shocked. 

The law enforcement member guided the griffin leading it toward the raised platform. The griffin instantly recognized the spot and dived down, landing on the platform. 

"Thank you, senior brothers," Xiao Ning cupped his hands and jumped off the griffin's back. He followed the path made of green stones and entered Jia Nan City. 

'Magnificent!' Xiao Ning glanced at the bustling city full of vigor and life. It was unlike the other cities in the Black-Corner Region. If Xiao Ning did not see it with his own eyes, he would never believe that such a place exists within the Black-Corner region. 

The city's lively atmosphere affected Xiao Ning, and a gentle smile formed on his face. Xiao Ning was in no hurry to report to the academy and strolled through the city. It was only in the evening he walked towards the academy's entrance. 

The students on duty did not stop Xiao Ning after seeing the azure badge pinned on his chest. 

Xiao Ning recalled the conversation with Hou De, and according to the latter's guidance, he passed through different paths before reaching his destination. 

He glanced at the pavilion surrounded by green trees and nodded in his heart. 'It is indeed like instructor's nature,' and Rou Ling's gentle image flashed in his mind. 

Xiao Ning stood still and sensed different qi's from inside the pavilion, and a sneer appeared on his face. 

"Yellow Class, second class, Xiao Ning reporting to the academy," Xiao Ning reported his identity to the guard guarding the pavilion. 

A look of surprise appeared on the latter's face after he heard Xiao Ning's name; he waved his hand and gestured for Xiao Ning to wait outside. 

The guard went inside and returned a few seconds later, but Xiao Ning ignored him and looked at the figure behind the guard. 

It was none other than instructor Rou Ling. She appeared instantly after hearing Xiao Ning's name. 

Xiao Ning looked at her momentarily before he withdrew his gaze, stepped forward, and said, "Jia Ma Empire, Wu Tian City, Xiao Ning reporting to instructor Rou Ling."