NOVEL NEXT Chapter 400: Long-awaited Reunion
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When Amon first arrived in the Black-Corner Region, he had revealed a trace of his aura, notifying his avatars of his arrival.
He then immediately cut it off, unilaterally shielding his avatars, allowing himself to sense their general location while preventing them from sensing him in return.
Although Xiao Meng didn't know where the main body was or what he intended to do, the arrival of someone named Zhou Mingrui at such a time meant, without a doubt, that this had to be an Amon!
Perhaps even the main body!
Xiao Meng now only wanted to return the five hundred fire energy…
Unfortunately, the Elder had already left, and she had no legitimate reason.
"Sigh, isn't it just earning a bit of fire energy…? Why is it so difficult?" She wrinkled her face, looking dispirited.
The Worm of Spirit on the table crawled out from the teapot where it was hiding, inching its way to the edge of the table.
"You should look forward to meeting the main body… You know what level of combat power the main body possesses before forming his own system.
"To avoid exposure, he won't suppress your combat power, nor will he use power exceeding the level he reveals.
"In other words, you have a chance to openly beat him up on the arena! This is one of the few opportunities."
Listening to the Worm of Spirit's enticement, Xiao Meng suddenly felt a little tempted.
Various Amons would always have various ideas.
It was quite normal for a few of them to want to see the main body's misfortune.
…
As he was about to enter the Inner Courtyard, Amon declined Nide's offer to assign him a dormitory and found an inn near the main gate of Jia Nan Academy to stay.
The inn, being located right at the main entrance of Jia Nan Academy, was naturally of a high standard; apart from the slightly higher accommodation price, it had no other drawbacks.
The interior was extremely clean, one could say spotless, and the furniture was crafted from high-quality Phoebe zhennan wood, emitting a natural woody fragrance.
Amon finished his night's cultivation, opened his door, walked through the corridor, and arrived at the dining area on the first floor.
He saw an Elder with a full head of white hair, yet showing no signs of age, his spirit and vitality unusually robust.
Amon's pupils constricted slightly; he had seen this Elder before… In Wu Tan City, he would hold a cup of tea every day, drinking from morning till night, always staying not far from the Xiao Family.
This was Xun Er's guardian!
His spirituality directly warned him that this Elder was an extremely dangerous individual.
The Elder's senses were incredibly sharp; even though Amon only glanced at him, the other party looked over and nodded with a smile at Amon.
Amon returned the smile.
Because there was no suitable reason, Amon did not move out immediately; otherwise, it would only make him appear guilty and attract more attention.
He pretended not to notice, going about his daily activities.
The Ancient Eight Clans Elder knew Amon had noticed him, but also pretended not to notice, everything as usual.
On the day Hu Qian had set for the test, Amon settled his bill and walked towards Jia Nan Academy.
"Hehe, kid, you seem to have discovered something about me," the Ancient Eight Clans Elder said.
"Hmm, my bloodline is special, and I'm very sensitive to dangerous and powerful individuals… But haven't you, old sir, already known that?" Amon said with a smile.
The Ancient Eight Clans Elder chuckled: "Haha, after so many years in the Northwest continent, you are the first to notice me… Perhaps it's fate.
"That fellow Mang Tianchi set up such an academy, and he's done it so well that it even tempts me a little.
"Kid, I'll be watching you. If you perform well, perhaps I can grant you a stroke of good fortune."
Amon raised an eyebrow, "Academy… good fortune… Old sir, do you want to take me as your disciple?"
"You are indeed perceptive, but that depends on your performance. If you perform well enough and gain my approval, taking you as a disciple is certainly an option."
"How does one qualify as performing well?" Amon pondered for a moment before asking.
The Elder mused for a bit and replied:
"Hmm, by my reckoning, it's about time. So, how about this: there's a very special girl in the academy; find her and protect her. If you can do that, you pass. If you can't… well, that depends on my mood."
"I will do my best, old sir." Amon first showed a look of confusion, then nodded, seemingly unfazed by the sudden and enigmatic challenge.
Watching Amon's departing back, the Elder smiled: "An interesting young man."
Amon, wearing the 'Zhou Mingrui' guise and a monocle, slowly curved his lips into a smile, muttering to himself:
"Tsk, this is inviting Amon into the house, isn't it… The last one to do that was Xiao Yan. I originally didn't want to infiltrate the Ancient Eight Clans… well, excluding the Xiao Family… so early, but since you're pulling me in, I won't waste the opportunity."
…
Amon arrived at a training ground in the Outer Courtyard, where Nide was already waiting.
A sparse few students stood on either side; some were from the Inner Courtyard, some from the Outer Courtyard, having heard about this trial through certain channels and coming to observe.
Hu Qian's granddaughter, Hu Jia, and Wu Hao, whom the head of the law enforcement team highly regarded, had also arrived, along with Bai Shan, Xun Er, and several other top-tier excellent students from the Outer Courtyard.
"Hoh… someone just enrolled and already wants to go straight to the Inner Courtyard, he's even more flamboyant than Xiao Meng," Hu Jia said, dressed in red, arms crossed, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.
"I just wonder about his strength. Since the Deputy Dean specifically set up this trial for him, he must have some skill," Bai Shan said, standing beside Hu Jia, dressed in white, looking elegant.
On the other side, Wu Hao, in a blood-red robe, looked at the newly arrived Amon with murderous intent, saying in a low voice, "That person is very strong!"
Xiao Meng, dressed in a brown tight-fitting outfit, her beauty imbued with heroism, slowly walked over from the other side.
The Inner Courtyard students' expressions all changed, and they began to whisper.
"The Elder even called her over, does he think Brother Liu Qing isn't enough?"
"Is this newcomer that strong?"
"Isn't this overdoing it?"
Inner Courtyard students were generally aware of the typical arrangements for such trials. Often, an unbeatable opponent would be placed at the end to temper the newcomer's arrogance and make him understand that there are always stronger individuals.
"Xiao Meng…" Hu Jia waved at Xiao Meng: "I've been so lonely on the nights you weren't around."
"Get lost, I'm not interested in women." Xiao Meng shot a displeased glance at the lesbian.
"What's so good about those stinky men? Wouldn't it be better if we flew together as a pair?" Hu Jia muttered.
Xiao Meng ignored her, turning her gaze to 'Zhou Mingrui,' her expression solemn.
"Hmm… it's the main body."
'Zhou Mingrui,' wearing a monocle, was undoubtedly Amon, and there was a special sensation between Amons. Only the main body could block this sensation.
Seeing Xiao Meng look at him, Amon slowly curved his lips, revealing a somewhat sinister smile, and he raised his right hand to adjust his monocle.
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