Chapter 534 (2/2)

”Uncle Yan, Shaoyun is also heading to the Dragon Phoenix Academy with me,” Tang Longfei said. He couldn't stand listening to the mocking tone Yan Benkai used when speaking to Xiang Shaoyun, and tried to regain some dignity for his friend.

As a response, Yan Shengqiu laughed, ”Haha, Big Brother Tang, is someone with his strength even worthy of going there with us? Are you sure you're not playing a joke?”

It was clear he viewed Xiang Shaoyun's strength with scorn. In fact, he felt that having Xiang Shaoyun going with them was an insult. At this time, Ning Wenhuang also spoke, and her pleasant voice rang out, ”Uncle Tang, Longfei, I don't think he is qualified to go to the Dragon Phoenix Academy with us.”

She was direct and plainspoken, speaking her mind without hiding anything. Like Yan Shengqiu, she viewed Xiang Shaoyun with contempt. Xiang Shaoyun's relations.h.i.+p with Tang Zhan did not matter, as the process of joining the Dragon Phoenix Academy was not child's play. Without the strength of a peak King, one would only fail the test. In their opinion, having Xiang Shaoyun travel with them would only embarra.s.s them.

”Oh? Do Uncle Ning and Uncle Yan think the same as well?” Tang Longfei raised his brow.

While fiddling with a jade bead in his hand, Ning Chenba replied indifferently, ”You young people can make your own decision about this.”

He then shut his eyes, evidently not wanting to be involved anymore.

As for Yan Benkai, he smiled and said, ”Longfei, the Dragon Phoenix Academy is one of the Four Great Ancient Academies. Only the most outstanding of geniuses will be recruited. You, Wenhuang, and Shengqiu are all decent talents. It won't be hard for you to enter. But this Xiang Shaoyun is rather lacking. It will be too hard on him if he has to go with you. I suggest he wait for his next opportunity.”

The Four Great Ancient Academies would only recruit one every 100 years. Thus, Yan Benkai was basically saying that Xiang Shaoyun was unqualified to join.

Tang Longfei was displeased. Just as he was about to speak, Xiang Shaoyun said, ”Uncle Tang, I am only here to offer my greetings to you. Since you have some guests here, I will be taking my leave.”

He then turned and left without hesitation. He couldn't be bothered to bicker pointlessly with Tang Zhan's guests. They were merely looking down on him due to his low cultivation level and his apparent lack of background. It was not like Tang Zhan was intentionally introducing them to him. After all, he had come today without notifying the city hall in advance. He had only encountered them by coincidence.

”There's no rush, Shaoyun. Get Longfei to accompany you for a bit. I still have something to talk with you about later,” said Tang Zhan. ”Although you are now a special-recruit of the Dragon Phoenix Academy, you still need to watch your temper before your uncle, alright?”

It might seem like Tang Zhan was speaking disapprovingly, but his selection of words were meant for his guests. Sure enough, the four guests were all stunned.

”Shaoyun, wait for me.” Tang Longfei quickly chased after Xiang Shaoyun.

Yan Benkai finally recovered from his shock and said, ”Brother Tang, d-did you just mention that he's a special-recruit disciple?”

”Yes. It's my fault for not mentioning that in advance. That kid killed an Emperor by himself at the fort above the Devil Domain. The recruiting elders of the four academies were there, and they all offered a special-recruit position to him. He ultimately chose the Dragon Phoenix Academy. He will be a guarantee for Longfei to enter the academy this time. Then again, he has quite a temper. Please don't mind him,” said Tang Zhan.

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