Chapter 86: Heading to the Inner Courtyard

On the square.

Crowded with people.

In addition to those heading to the inner courtyard, there were other students who came to see them off.

On Lin Xiu's side, not only Lin Dun, Han Pu, and Qin Zhi came, but also Xiao Ning, Xiao Yu, and even Xiao Mei.

Compared to the former, the latter three had somewhat complicated expressions.

Especially Xiao Mei.

Seeing Lin Xiu's rapid progress in just over a year, not only did his strength improve rapidly, but he also secured a spot in the top five of the inner courtyard selection competition.

She became more convinced of her initial judgment.

However, despite her intentions, she still failed to seize this opportunity.

Lin Xiu was chatting with Lin Dun and others when suddenly he felt a gaze fall on him.

Glancing sideways.

At the back of the crowd, Bai Shan was coldly staring at him.

Their gazes met, and Bai Shan smirked coldly, a hint of inexplicable meaning in the corners of his mouth.

"Still thinking about me?"

Lin Xiu was taken aback, was his charm so great?

However.

Since he was about to enter the inner courtyard, he wouldn't have the chance to teach him a lesson, but if Bai Shan wanted trouble, next year's Fire Energy Hunting Competition might give him a big surprise.

In the original story, Bai Shan followed Xiao Yan and took advantage all the way. In the end, when facing the Black Evil Stopping Team, he abandoned them and ran away.

"Brother Xiu, Brother Xiu."

Hearing Lin Dun's voice, Lin Xiu snapped out of his thoughts and followed his gesture, seeing Wu Hao approaching.

"What's up?" Lin Xiu looked at the young man standing in front of him.

As soon as he got close, a strong smell of blood emanated from him.

"Do you have any interest in joining the Law Enforcement Team?" As soon as Wu Hao's words fell, the expressions of Han Pu, Qin Zhi, and others beside them changed.

At Jia Nan Academy, broadly speaking, it can be divided into two parts.

Students and special departments.

Among them, the Law Enforcement Team and the Alchemy Department are such special departments.

Members of these departments, if they want to enter the inner courtyard, can completely bypass the inner courtyard selection competition.

Xiu Yan is a member of the Law Enforcement Team, but the reason for participating is to seize an opportunity to enter the library.

"What are the benefits?"

After a slight pause, Lin Xiu inquired.

"It can prevent you from being bullied in the inner courtyard." Wu Hao's words were very straightforward.

Seeing Lin Xiu raise an eyebrow, Wu Hao thought for a moment and explained, "The inner courtyard does not prohibit private fights, so the power struggles inside are complex, with various factions. With your personality, you will definitely get into trouble. Joining the Law Enforcement Team can provide you with a more peaceful cultivation environment."

"I'll consider it." Lin Xiu's face showed a hint of curiosity. "Was it your idea to invite me, or...?"

"It was our leader's idea." Wu Hao's mind flashed back to the conversation he had with his foster father after the competition ended that day.

Wu Hao himself was an orphan, raised by Wu Tianlang of the Law Enforcement Team.

In Wu Tianlang's eyes, Wu Hao was very talented, and given time, he would achieve great things.

However.

Wu Tianlang never expected that Xiu Yan, whom he had high hopes for, would fail, and moreover, would lose to a newcomer in terms of sheer power. This made him think.

The establishment of the Law Enforcement Team was to maintain the stability of Jia Nan Academy in the Black-Corner Region and to eliminate anyone with malicious intent towards Jia Nan Academy.

Such a team required strong individuals, and Lin Xiu happened to be very strong, both in terms of strength and combat experience.

"I understand." Lin Xiu nodded again, not rushing to agree.

Seeing this, Wu Hao seemed to have completed his task and didn't insist on getting an answer. He turned and left.

"Junior brother, what a great opportunity. Why are you still hesitating?" Before Wu Hao walked too far, Han Pu couldn't help but speak up eagerly.

Qin Zhi echoed, "The leader of the Law Enforcement Team's status is not lower than that of the Headmaster. He personally invited you. How can you still hesitate at such an opportunity?"

Both of them were eager for Lin Xiu to agree.

Beside them, Lin Dun also looked puzzled. After spending a year in the academy, he went from knowing nothing to understanding a lot of the inside information.

Among them, the Law Enforcement Team had a lot of power, able to apprehend students directly bypassing the elders and mentors.

Such a team was sometimes even feared by the elders.

For Lin Xiu, who was about to enter the inner courtyard and was unfamiliar with the place, this was a huge support.

"What's the rush? I'm not in a hurry, and besides, I haven't refused. I'm just considering it. Is there a problem?" Lin Xiu smiled.

Lin Xiu could feel the concern of the three, but he wasn't so weak that he needed to rely on others.

At this moment, Hu Gan came with a group of elders, and a large number of griffins descended from the sky.

The journey to the inner courtyard was about to begin.

"I won't say more. You all focus on your cultivation and strive to enter the inner courtyard next year." After exchanging greetings with the three, Lin Xiu went to join the others.

"Ah, the life of a junior brother is almost like a dream of mine." Han Pu sighed deeply, looking at Lin Xiu's back with envy in his eyes.

Entering the inner courtyard would involve flying on griffins for the First Stage of the journey.

Because the inner courtyard and outer courtyard were not located together.

Each griffin had several seats.

Hu Gan had a favorable impression of Lin Xiu and called him over.

Seeing this, Lin Xiu called over his two teammates.

"Headmaster."

Su Xiao and Leng Bai hadn't expected to have such close contact with the Headmaster, and both felt a bit awkward.

Lin Xiu's demeanor was somewhat different.

"There are two more seats here."

Hu Gan nodded slightly, looking at Lin Xiu. "Find two more people, preferably ones with stronger abilities. Trust me, when you enter the inner courtyard, you'll understand."

He wanted to say more, but he was worried about breaking the rules.

Hu Gan's words were somewhat subtle.

"Senior Brother Xiu Yan, Senior Brother Du."

However, Lin Xiu didn't have so many thoughts. It seemed like he ignored Hu Gan's reminder and called two more familiar people.

Hu Gan still recognized Xiu Yan's strength and thought Lin Xiu had taken his advice.

But...

When Hu Gan saw Lin Xiu calling Du Chaoping, he was suddenly taken aback.

A student who wasn't even a Dou Grandmaster, wouldn't he be a burden?

At this moment, Su Xiao saw Lin Xiu calling Du Chaoping, frowned slightly, but didn't say anything.

"Senior Brother Xiu Yan, if you don't have a team, how about we team up?" Lin Xiu didn't ask for Du Chaoping's opinion. 

Because it wasn't important, and besides, Du Chaoping would definitely agree. 

"Okay." Xiu Yan agreed straightforwardly, without any hostility towards Lin Xiu for defeating him and taking away his opportunity to enter the library. 

People from the Law Enforcement Team were very straightforward; in their eyes, most matters were about killing and eliminating all illegal activities.

"Junior brother, I..." 

Du Chaoping glanced at the other three and felt like he didn't fit in. Could he participate in this kind of team? In a fight, he would have to stay ten meters away just to watch. 

"Senior Brother, we're about to depart. Sit down quickly, or the Headmaster will get angry." Lin Xiu put his hand on Du Chaoping's shoulder, interrupting what he was about to say. 

In fact...

Lin Xiu also noticed Su Xiao's reaction, but his choice of Du Chaoping had its own significance. 

However, it wasn't easy to explain this matter now. With Hu Gan nearby, how could he explain how he knew about the Fire Energy Hunting Competition? 

Since Hu Gan had turned away and they were about to depart, Du Chaoping didn't feel it appropriate to speak up again. Soon, all the students and elders on the backs of the griffins had their wings flap, carrying them up into the sky. The figures of Lin Dun and the others waving below grew smaller and smaller.

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