Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 57: Instructor Ruolin's Complaint

"Instructor, I'd also like to request some time off…"

Xiao Yan's calm voice echoed inside the tent, causing Instructor Ruolin, who had been in a great mood, to feel her frustration rising.

The extended leave granted to Mo Yu was due to his terrifying talent, and breaking the rules for him was a rare exception, meant to ensure he would be accepted into the academy. But if anyone thought the academy's rules were something anyone could break as they pleased, Instructor Ruolin wouldn't hesitate to give them a harsh lesson before the semester even started.

While Xiao Yan's talent was certainly notable in her eyes—an A-grade potential that ranked him within the top hundred of this year's new students—it couldn't compare to Mo Yu's terrifying SSS-grade potential, which was truly exceptional.

Noticing Instructor Ruolin's displeasure, Xiao Yan scratched his head. He knew this request wasn't exactly appropriate, but he still stood firm on his decision. After all, the three-year challenge with Nalan Yanran weighed heavily on his heart. Only by going out and training with Master Yao could he grow faster. Besides, as Mo Yu had said, someone with a free spirit couldn't be confined to the peaceful and quiet environment of an academy.

"Ahem…" Just as the atmosphere in the tent became tense, Mo Yu, who had been sitting idly, cleared his throat twice, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"Instructor Ruolin, the family calls me and Xiao Yan the 'Twin Dragons of the Xiao Clan.' Don't you find that intriguing?"

Hearing this, both Instructor Ruolin and the new and old students present immediately became curious about Xiao Yan. Initially, many thought his title as 'Twin Dragon' alongside Mo Yu was just something the family said to hype him up. But Mo Yu's words suggested there was more to the story.

Ruolin blinked in confusion, the anger between her brows slowly fading, as curiosity took its place. "Oh? Is there more to this than I'm aware of?"

In response, Mo Yu turned to a quiet, ethereal girl nearby and chuckled lightly. "How about you let Xun'er explain?"

With that, Mo Yu closed his eyes again, distancing himself from the conversation. He was only giving Xiao Yan a hand, not acting as his fanboy, so he didn't need to sing Xiao Yan's praises. This kind of thing was more suited for Xun'er, who was fiercely protective of Xiao Yan.

Seeing this, Instructor Ruolin helplessly shook her head. For a troublesome student like Mo Yu, even someone as gentle as her had mixed feelings of love and frustration.

Turning to the girl, who was as elegant as a lotus flower, Ruolin's eyes revealed a deep admiration. At just sixteen years old, she was already a six-star Dou Practitioner. Though not as powerful as Mo Yu, she was a year younger, and her talent was equally frightening. Even more, the girl's temperament was gentle and kind, a stark contrast to a certain troublemaker.

"You must be Xun'er. Could you explain what Mo Yu was referring to?" Instructor Ruolin asked warmly, holding the girl's hand gently.

"Of course, Instructor," Xun'er responded in a sweet voice, her eyes curving into crescent moons, looking particularly adorable. "Mo Yu is right. In the Xiao Clan, my cousin Xiao Yan and Mo Yu have unmatched talent. As for me, I can't really compare."

"Oh?" Ruolin raised an eyebrow slightly. A sixteen-year-old six-star Dou Practitioner was still considered 'nothing' in the Xiao Clan? Could it be that the Xiao Clan was some hidden powerhouse from the Central Plains?

Ruolin shook her head, finding it hard to believe. Still, her curiosity was piqued. "Mo Yu's talent is one thing, but what about Xiao Yan?"

As Instructor Ruolin's question hung in the air, everyone in the tent turned their gaze to Xiao Yan. They were all wondering how someone with just A-grade potential could be mentioned in the same breath as Mo Yu, who had SSS-grade potential.

Seeing all eyes on him, Xiao Yan could only shrug helplessly. He knew that both Mo Yu and Xun'er were trying to help him, and for that, he felt a warm sense of gratitude welling up inside him.

"Many people in Wu Tan City know about my past. My cousin and Xun'er are exaggerating," Xiao Yan said with a dismissive wave of his hand. Xun'er's mysterious strength aside, Mo Yu's rapid rise over the past two years was astounding and hard to comprehend. Compared to them, Xiao Yan felt that even if he regained his lost talent, it wouldn't be much.

Not wanting Xiao Yan to downplay himself, Xun'er frowned slightly and, after organizing her thoughts, began to explain softly, "Xiao Yan-gege, have you forgotten? You started cultivating Dou Qi at four years old, reached the ninth stage of Dou Qi by ten, and became a Dou Practitioner at eleven."

At this revelation, Instructor Ruolin and the new and old students alike were shocked. An eleven-year-old Dou Practitioner? That was unheard of, even at Canaan Academy.

"And then…" Xun'er bit her lip lightly before continuing in a soft voice, "From twelve to fifteen, Xiao Yan-gege's strength regressed to the third stage of Dou Qi."

"But after enduring three years of a hollow period in cultivation, Xiao Yan-gege regained his astonishing talent. In just a year and a half after turning fifteen, he rose from the third stage of Dou Qi to become a four-star Dou Practitioner."

"Hiss…"

As soon as Xun'er finished speaking, the sound of people drawing in sharp breaths filled the tent. Eyes filled with awe and disbelief turned toward Xiao Yan. It was no wonder he was considered one of the 'Twin Dragons of the Xiao Clan.' His talent was no less terrifying than Mo Yu's—perhaps even more so.

Mo Yu, who had kept his eyes closed, slightly opened them and smiled faintly at Xun'er's lavish praise of Xiao Yan, though he didn't mind it much. After this matter was settled, it was time for him to leave Wu Tan City and venture into a wider world. He expected that he and Xiao Yan would be apart for a long time. Since his rebirth, the past two years had been unusually peaceful for Mo Yu, and he couldn't help but feel a bit reluctant to let go of these serene days.

But that kind of life wouldn't last long. Like a fledgling eagle, he would have to spread his wings and fly, leaving behind the comfort of his current situation in pursuit of greater strength.

As Mo Yu pondered, the negotiation between Xiao Yan and Instructor Ruolin finally reached its conclusion. Faced with Xiao Yan's threat to withdraw from enrollment, Instructor Ruolin had no choice but to relent. Given Mo Yu's prior example, she didn't make things too difficult for Xiao Yan, which meant that the original storyline where Xiao Yan's first battle against a Dou Master was lost.

In the end, she approved Xiao Yan's request for a year of leave, though her brows remained tightly furrowed as she turned to look at Mo Yu and Xiao Yan. With a sigh, her full chest rose and fell dramatically.

Even the ever-gentle Instructor Ruolin couldn't help but mutter to herself, her sexy red lips parting in complaint, "What 'Twin Dragons of the Xiao Clan'? More like 'Twin Troubles.'"

(End of chapter)