BTTH: Thunder Emperor

BTTH-Chapter 15: Before Leaving

With a "snap!" sound, the tip of the halberd and the end of the whip collided, sparks flying, and Xiao Tian took advantage of the situation and swung the long whip. Ruolin's hand shook, and the long whip followed like a shadow, chasing after her relentlessly. Xiao Tian's steps were staggered, and his long spear was waved like the wind, trying his best to resist. The two of them fought for more than a dozen rounds in an instant.

At this moment, Ruolin seized a flaw in Xiao Tian and whipped back like a snake. Xiao Tian was startled and quickly retreated, using his halberd to defend himself. The long whip instantly wrapped around the halberd, trying to snatch it away from him. Xiao Tian controlled the energy to dissipate, and the long whip lost its target and fell down. Then Xiao Tian immediately dodged forward, clenched his fist, condensed a lion's head-shaped lightning, and attacked Teacher Ruolin fiercely.

Seeing Xiao Tian's suddenly disappeared halberd and the attacking dou skill, she was surprised. She stretched out her slender hand and slightly rotated it, a small water-like vortex condensing in the palm of her hand to resist it. Eventually, the palms and fists of the two collided.

As the two energies impacted, Xiao Tian and Ruolin both took a few steps back. Teacher Ruolin looked at Xiao Tian with a smile: "Little genius, it seems that I underestimated you."

"The surprise for the teacher is still to come." Xiao Tian shook his hands, which were a little numb from the shock, and then stepped lightly on the ground and flew over.

"Thunder Explosion!"

As Xiao Tian roared in his heart, he continued to gather the energy of heaven and earth in his hands, gradually condensing it into a thunderball the size of a football.

Looking at the thunderball in Xiao Tian's hand, Ruolin restrained her smile, her expression gradually becoming a little solemn. She stretched out her white hand, and the blue whip was immediately wrapped around her slender jade arm. She grasped the handle of the whip, and a light blue Dou Qi gushed out from it, forming a huge water snake three or four meters long that rushed towards Xiao Tian.

"This is Teacher Ruolin's secret weapon, the intermediate level of Xuan rank: Water Mandala. It seems that Teacher Ruolin wants to end the battle directly and teach Xiao Tian a lesson," Xue Ni said, shaking her head as she looked at the giant water snake.

"But Xiao Tian's thunderball seems to be very powerful. The outcome is still uncertain. If we are hit by any of his dou skills, we will probably be left with nothing," Xiao Yu sighed helplessly.

"Bang!"

The giant snake and the thunderball collided, emitting a dazzling white light. A thunderous roar erupted in the square, deafening everyone. As the energy gradually dissipated, a giant round dark green shield at the center of the explosion slowly faded away, revealing Xiao Tian, who was breathing heavily.

Suffering from the disadvantage of not being able to use his Dou Qi to attack outside his body due to his low level of Dou Qi, Xiao Tian could only be in the center of the explosion and use the Lightning Shield to protect himself at the moment of the explosion.

Xiao Tian knew that Mentor Ruolin, who was always gentle as water, had not used much strength during the battle.

"Teacher Ruolin, twenty rounds have passed, my leave..." Xiao Tian adjusted his breathing.

"Since you have met my requirements, I will naturally approve your leave." Teacher Ruolin rolled her eyes at Xiao Tian and said helplessly.

"Thank you, Teacher Ruolin."

Hearing this, Xiao Tian smiled. Seeing that the duel was over, Xiao Xun Er hurried over to support Xiao Tian. She touched his body with her little hand to see if he was injured. "Brother Xiao Tian, how are you? Are you injured?"

"Nothing; I'm fine. Don't worry." Xiao Tian touched Xiao Xun'er's head affectionately and then held her hand.

Then it was Xiao Yan's turn. With the help of Yao Lao and the restraint of Teacher Ruolin, Xiao Yan's leave was approved.

"You two really give me a headache. I'll have a lot to do when I return to school. Well, today's enrollment ends here. We will continue to enroll students in the city for the remaining seven days." Ruolin shook her head and said softly.

Afterwards, Xiao Yu invited Teacher Ruolin and other female students to stay at the Xiao family temporarily, but the male students were not invited and packed up their things, returning dejectedly.

When Xiao Zhan and the three elders learned that the instructors and students of Canaan College were coming to stay at the Xiao family temporarily, they quickly arranged for the servants to prepare dinner and then rushed to the gate to welcome Instructor Ruolin and others.

Through Xiao Yu's introduction, both sides got to know each other initially and understood the purpose of each other's visit. They quickly arranged an empty room and let Xiao Yu take them to see the rooms. Then, as the host family, the Xiao family entertained them with the highest standards. During dinner, the two sides talked quite enthusiastically.

After arranging for the servants to send the people from Canaan College back to their rooms to rest, Xiao Zhan called Xiao Tian and Xiao Yan: "I heard that you two asked for a year off to go out for training?"

"Yes, Father," Xiao Tian and Xiao Yan replied.

"You have grown up and have your own rules and decisions. The young eagle will spread its wings and fly one day. A good man has ambitions. I will not stop you. Remember to be more careful when you go out. If you have the chance, you can go to the border city of Shimo. Your elder brother and second brother have established a mercenary group called Motie Mercenary there, which is also a good force in the local area."

"Father, you should also take care of yourself. When we come back next time, Xiao Yanzi and I may surprise you with our strength!"

"Hahaha, okay, I'll wait." Xiao Zhan patted Xiao Tian and Xiao Yan on the shoulders and smiled with satisfaction.

That night, the father and his two sons sat on the steps and chatted for a long time. Looking at his sons, who were gradually growing up and becoming successful, Xiao Zhan kept smiling, dispelling the sadness of parting.

As the sky gradually brightened, Xiao Tian and Xiao Yan bid farewell to Xiao Zhan and walked along the path back to the courtyard. "Brother Tian, where do you plan to go for training after taking leave?"

"I plan to go to Qingshan Town to have a look. I heard that there are more mercenaries there. I will go there to broaden my horizons and train myself. What about you?"

"I plan to go to the Warcraft Mountain Range to see if there is any opportunity. After all, there is not much time left for the agreement we made before. If I follow the schedule, it may be difficult for me to defeat her."

"Then let's work together and meet at the top."

Both of them have their own secrets and are walking different paths, but their goals are the same: to reach the top of this world.

After parting with Xiao Yan, Xiao Tian came to Xun'er's courtyard and knocked on her door. Xun Er stepped out. "Brother Xiao Tian, are you going to leave?"

"Yes. I'll leave tomorrow."

Xiao Tian looked at Xun'er's reluctant expression and reached out to hug her. "Don't worry, Xun'er, I will go to Canaan College to find you in a year."

"Xun Er knows. Xun Er will always wait for Brother Xiao Tian."

Xiao Tian kissed Xun'er's forehead. "Let's go; I'll take you for a walk."

Then Xiao Tian took Xiao Xun Er to visit the entire Wutan City. With Xiao Tian's previous assurance and their time spent together, the sadness of parting on Xun'er's face was greatly reduced.

Early the next morning, after Xiao Tian finished packing, he looked at the room he had lived in for more than ten years. He couldn't help but feel lonely and reluctant. He shook his head, dispelled his melancholy, closed the door, and strode away.

After leaving the Xiao family, Xiao Tian came to the Primer Auction House wearing a cloak.

(End of this chapter)