Chapter 218: Return to the Spirit Academy, Promotion to Elder (Part 2)
If we don't teach her, then there's no need for her to know about these things.
However, Lin Chen still explained the Dragon Transformation Skill in detail, but he didn't mention one thing: only the National Preceptor can learn it.
After traveling for another five days, Lin Chen saw that they were close enough and said to the Unicorn, "Little Fatty, we're almost home, dig a tunnel and we can head straight back."
The Unicorn looked reluctant; over the two months they spent together, Lin Chen kept calling him Little Fatty, and he had really gotten used to it.
Bai Ling noticed its mood, smiled, and patted its chubby face, saying, "Thank you, Jiaojiao."
Only then did the Unicorn activate its horn, and a tunnel appeared before them. Just as Bai Ling was about to go in, Lin Chen pulled her back and asked the Unicorn, "Are you sure it won't be wrong this time?"
Lin Chen wasn't trying to be convenient; he was worried there might still be spies from the enemy near Ling Mountain City.
The Unicorn was gritting its teeth, thinking why would this beast be unreliable?
After confirming, Lin Chen and Bai Ling finally entered the tunnel, and this time the Unicorn accurately pinpointed the location, which was right inside Liu Gu's Mentor Hall.
It was deep into the night, and Liu Gu and the others were already asleep.
As Lin Chen and Bai Ling were about to wake Liu Gu, they passed by the courtyard and heard snoring. Following the sound, they saw the Big White Bear lying on the ground, holding Little Fox's Coin Bank.
The Big White Bear was curled up in a corner, sleeping deeply. It seemed the sound of Lin Chen and Bai Ling's footsteps startled it awake from its dream.
It suddenly opened its eyes, and its previously lazy gaze became extremely alert, with its fur standing on end. It slowly got up, a low growl rumbling from its throat, as it vigilantly looked around.
Until a familiar mooing sound reached its ears.
The Big White Bear was instantly frozen in place, its eyes filled with bewilderment. It seemed not completely awake, looking confusedly at Xiaobai, then turned its head to look at Lin Chen. Next, it made an exaggerated gesture, lifting its giant Bear Paw to rub its eyes, as if to confirm whether it was dreaming.
"It's us." Lin Chen's mouth curved into a warm smile, reached out and gently patted its bear head, softly saying, "We're back."
The Big White Bear's eyes instantly turned red, with big tears welling up, and it suddenly rushed forward, tightly hugging Lin Chen with its enormous body, as if afraid he would disappear again.
Meanwhile, the Little Fox happily jumped onto its head, gently scratching its ear with its tiny paws. The Big White Bear, feeling the strength of Lin Chen's pulse, confirmed that everything was real, then turned and tightly hugged Xiaobai.
Finally, it pounded its belly with its Bear Paw vigorously, letting out a wailing bear roar that echoed in the silent night sky, releasing the joy of this reunion.
....
This roar woke Liu Gu. He rushed out, thinking the Big White Bear had lost its mind from grief.
These days, he had been considering how to handle the Big White Bear's situation.
When he arrived and saw Lin Chen and the others, he was dumbfounded.
"Lin... Bai..."
Liu Gu rubbed his eyes exaggeratedly as well. Lin Chen and Bai Ling clasped their hands in greeting, and once he confirmed it was truly them, he burst into hearty laughter: "Good, very good indeed!"
As he spoke, tears spilled out, saying:
"It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright."
After saying that, Liu Gu added sorrowfully, "We looked for you for two months without finding you; the headmaster was preparing to arrange your funeral."
"...."
Lin Chen and Bai Ling's mouths twitched, meaning if they returned any later, they would have been pronounced dead?
"I'll go inform the headmaster first." Liu Gu was about to leave the courtyard, but Lin Chen stopped him and said, "Teacher, there's no rush, some things are a long story."
Hearing this, Liu Gu immediately understood and cautiously looked around, saying, "Then let's talk inside."
Lin Chen nodded.
He had absolute trust in Liu Gu, so there was no problem telling him about the Dragon Transformation Skill.
Sitting inside the room, Lin Chen explained everything from beginning to end. When Liu Gu heard that after passing through the spatial tunnel they had encountered enemies, he was shocked.
"They were unbelievably fast," Liu Gu said.
"I can't figure it out either," Lin Chen said. "Even if the enemies have tracking Spirit Beasts, they couldn't be this quick...."
Liu Gu immediately interrupted, "There's only one possibility: the enemy also has the Power of Space."
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's pupils contracted sharply.
Power of Space?
You must be kidding.
It's known that any Spirit Beast that can wield the Power of Space is a top-notch being.
Such individuals possess terrifying strength.
Of course, Bai Ling is an exception.
However, Liu Gu is right; now there's only this possibility.
But with this in mind, the forces behind the enemy are even larger than he imagined.
"How did you escape?" Liu Gu asked the crucial question.
Lin Chen didn't hide anything and explained the Dragon Transformation Skill.
Upon hearing this, Liu Gu's face changed and said, "Dragon Transformation Skill?"
"Yes, at that time he proposed a deal with me..." Lin Chen detailed the content of the deal, and Liu Gu breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "So, you only have three opportunities to use it?"
Liu Gu did fear Lin Chen obtaining the Dragon Transformation Skill, because if Lin Chen acquired it, he would face the full pursuit of all forces in the Celestial Capital.
But if it's only three opportunities to use, then Spirit Academy can protect him.
After all, this deal was initiated by Zhong Nanxian.
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