In the attic, in a quiet cubicle.

Liu Wen and Yang Tianqi lay on the bed in boredom and looked up at the ceiling. It was empty.

“I say, we won’t stay here forever, right? What if we really die of old age here? Will it be especially terrifying? I’ve never thought about what kind of place I’ll die in my life. It seems like this place is not bad. There are beauties everywhere, and so many people are surrounding us. It might be a good choice.”

For some reason, Liu Wen was much more talkative today than before.

Yang Tianqi looked at Liu Wen’s back guiltily. The reason why this good brother of his had fallen to such a state was all because of him. If not for him, the two of them would not be locked up here.

“What nonsense are you talking about? I’ll tell them tomorrow to release you.”

Liu Wen said disapprovingly, “Stop saying useless things. How am I going to explain to Master if I leave alone?”

“You don’t have to explain to Master. I was the one who caused all of this. You need me to settle it. Master will definitely understand you. You can tell Master to treat it as if I’m not his disciple. I will never mention him again.”

As Yang Tianqi spoke, he felt a little unlucky. He had originally thought that it was not a big deal to stay here for the rest of his life after marrying Xiaoqian. Now, he suddenly felt an inexplicable sadness in his heart, making him feel as if there was a huge rock pressing down on his heart.

Liu Wen sat up from the bed and glared at him. “This is not your problem. This concerns me too, okay? I don’t care what happens to you. The problem is how Master will look at me in the future. I might abandon you here and Master won’t acknowledge me as his disciple anymore. From now on, I’ll be that brat on the streets again.”

Yang Tianqi did not know what to say to comfort his good brother. It seemed like he could not say anything now.

In the end, Liu Wen glared at him and said, “So, don’t think about staying here as a son-in-law in the future. Give up on this idea early. The two of us will go back to find Master together. Nothing will happen. Do you understand?”

“Yeah.”

Just as the two of them were talking, they suddenly heard a sound at the door, as if someone was opening it.

The two of them could not help but lean against the wall and look warily in the direction of the door, afraid that those fellows would do something in the middle of the night.

Suddenly, the door opened and a petite figure appeared.

“Who are you? Don’t mess around! The two of us will scream!”

The person closed the door behind him and took out a small glowing ball.

“Don’t shout, it’s me!”

The person in front of him was the little fox.

“Xiaoqian, why are you here?”

Yang Tianqi immediately got off the bed in ecstasy when he saw the little fox.

Liu Wen rolled his eyes at his good brother. If not for the fact that Yang Tianqi was interested in this little fox, the two of them would have gone out long ago. However, there was no choice. This little fox was indeed as beautiful as a flower. Who wouldn’t fall in love with such beauty?

Xiaoqian looked at Yang Tianqi solemnly and said, “Come with me quickly.”

Yang Tianqi pulled Xiaoqian.

“Where are we going? Will your grandma make things difficult for you if you take us out? Your grandma is so fierce. What will you do if she pursues the matter?”

Xiaoqian whispered to him, “We can’t think too much now! Grandma and Second Uncle have discussed settling our affairs as soon as possible. They might use some methods. You won’t be able to hold on. If you don’t leave now, you won’t have a chance to leave this place again.”

“What?”

“Don’t worry about it. Come with me quickly. I have somewhere to go!”

The two of them followed Xiaoqian’s footsteps and carefully shuttled through the huge pavilion. There was a very hidden aisle on the side of the pavilion. This aisle was basically built on the wall. Unless one was a core member of the Fox Clan, they would not know such a hidden place.

“Today is Master’s day of rest. There will be people patrolling here every day. We can only escape today.”

It did not take long for the three of them to reach the exit of the back door on the first floor. They pressed themselves tightly against the wall and waited slowly in the shadows. It was unknown what they were waiting for.

“Xiaoqian, why did you bring us out? What will you do if your grandma finds out?”

Xiaoqian glared at Yang Tianqi and said, “What do you mean? Am I supposed to stay here and marry you? I’m as beautiful as a flower. There are so many people chasing me that they can line up outside the city. Who are you?”

Liu Wen could not help but laugh when he saw the two of them arguing.

Yang Tianqi glared at him. Liu Wen covered his mouth tactfully and made space for the two of them.

“Leave me alone. Just continue pretending that I don’t exist.”

“Xiaoqian, I know you’re saying this out of anger. You must still be angry with me, right? I know it’s all my fault.”

“Cut the crap. You’re always nagging like my grandma.” Xiaoqian turned her head and looked at the small door.

“Xiaoqian, I…”

“Shh!”

Just as Yang Tianqi was about to speak, the small door suddenly opened.

Two people in uniforms walked in, followed by a human in a Daoist robe.

“Heavenly Master, it’s been hard on you tonight.”

“It’s nothing. The alarm array here is done by our shop. We still have to do maintenance. It’s all written clearly in the contract. We’re doing business seriously. We definitely won’t save these things.”

“Of course. Who in Ping City doesn’t know the name of the Clear Sky Array Pavilion?”

The array master was very happy to be praised by the two of them. He smiled and cupped his hands at them. “Since this array formation is almost repaired, my mission is considered complete. I’ll take my leave first. I’ll go back early. If you have any other questions, you can contact me at any time.”

“Don’t be in a hurry. Sit down and have a cup of tea. Our family has a new batch of tea leaves. They taste very good.”

“Forget it, forget it. I don’t have this life. There are still a few array formations that need to be repaired tonight. I still have one that I need to see. I’m afraid I won’t have time to stay for tea. As for this tea? I’ll come and try it again when I have the chance.”

“Take care, Heavenly Master.”

After the two of them sent the heavenly master away, they returned unsteadily and closed the small door. After extinguishing all the lights beside them, they went upstairs.

After their footsteps completely disappeared, Xiaoqian hurriedly crawled to the door with the two of them.

“Today is the day of the defense array repair. In the next four hours, the defense array will be completely ineffective. Even if we go out, they won’t be able to check.”

“Xiaoqian, are we really leaving? What if your grandma pursues the matter?”

“What do you mean what about me? Of course I’m going with you. Are you planning to leave me here?”

“Going together?” Yang Tianqi made up his mind and looked at Xiaoqian. “Alright, I’ll bring you to Master. You will definitely like Master very much. Master is very reasonable and will definitely like you.”

“Are you serious? You’ll bring anyone to see Master?” Liu Wen looked at him angrily and questioned. “Do you know who Master is? If Master finds out that you did this, will he forgive you?”

Yang Tianqi looked at his good brother firmly and said, “Little Wen, you don’t have to say anything else. I’ve already made up my mind. No matter what, I must make it clear to my master.”

“You’re crazy!”

The two of them argued, making Xiaoqian furious.

“Can the two of you go somewhere else to argue? If you really want to argue, don’t stay here. If you’re captured later, I’ll be unlucky with the two of you.”

Yang Tianqi grabbed Xiaoqian’s hand and wanted to walk out, but Xiaoqian pushed his palm away and said in disdain, “Don’t you know how to walk? I’m not going to see your master. I’ve already thought of where to go. If you want to follow me, come with me. I won’t stop you if you have your own place.”

With that, Xiaoqian hurriedly slipped out of the house and rushed towards the newly built academy while taking advantage of the night.

“What are you still dreaming about? You still want to pull her along with you. But she won’t accept it.”

Liu Wen faced him mercilessly. This good brother of his was a joke.

Yang Tianqi did not forget to close the door when he came out from the back. He carefully looked around. He saw that Xiaoqian had already walked far away and followed her without saying anything.

“Are you serious? She already doesn’t want you anymore, and you’re still shamelessly trying to get close?”

Liu Wen originally wanted to run to the City Lord Manor to look for Hu Jiujiu first before looking for his master. He had called his master for a long time today, but his master had not come over. He wondered if something had happened to his master.

Yang Tianqi had his own reasons. “How can I watch a weak woman like Xiaoqian go to an unfamiliar place?”

“I think you must be crazy!”

Yang Tianqi did not say anything else and followed. He completely forgot what his brother had instructed him to do.

Liu Wen muttered a few curses and could only follow helplessly.

The three of them arrived at the entrance of the academy not long after. They looked up at the brightly lit academy and sighed.

“Let’s go.”

As Xiaoqian spoke, she was about to walk in.

“Wait a minute. So the hiding place you’re looking for is the Academy?”

Xiaoqian looked at the two of them proudly and said, “Of course. This academy was personally established by the City Lord. Moreover, there are rules in the academy. No one from any family faction can take away the students of the academy casually.”

“In other words, we’ll be safe once we’re inside?”

Liu Wen and Yang Tianqi looked at each other and scratched their heads.

The two of them never expected to return to the academy established by their master after walking around for a long time. This feeling was too strange.

In order to express the strength of his recruitment, all the young people below the age of twenty who wanted to apply for this academy had no conditions or restrictions. They could enter as long as they passed a physical examination.

Those above the age of twenty had to undergo a certain level of examination. However, that examination was not complicated. It was roughly a test. As long as they passed this test, they would be official students of the academy.

“Name.”

“Hu Qian.”

“Age.”

“Fourteen.”

“Race.”

“Demon Fox Clan.”

“Home address.”

“Demon Fox Clan, Heavenly Fox Pavilion.”

“Next.”

Xiaoqian quickly received her school uniform and stood happily at the entrance. She held her school uniform and smiled from ear to ear.

Liu Wen walked up to the registrar and coughed gently.

The registrar glanced up at Liu Wen and lowered his head again.

“Name.”

Liu Wen coughed lightly again and pretended to ask casually. “I heard that the honorary principal of the academy is not the City Lord. I wonder where the City Lord is now?”

The registrar carefully sized up Liu Wen this time.

“What do you want?”

“Nothing. What can I do?” Liu Wen smiled awkwardly. “It means…”

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The registrar knocked heavily on the sign beside him three times.

“Look at what’s written here.” The registrar looked at Liu Wen in disdain. “Kid, there are many people in Ping City who are related to the City Lord. Don’t think that your father’s connections are of any use.”

“I didn’t say I wanted to use connections.”

“Then what do you want? Are you going to rebel?”

“I!” Liu Wen gritted his teeth and looked at this guy. He wanted to flare up, but in the end, he held it in. “Alright, I won’t lower myself to your level today!”

“What are you two doing? Can’t you be faster? Can’t you be more decisive?”

Under Xiaoqian’s urging, Liu Wen gritted his teeth and reported his name. The three of them arrived at the wide square outside.

Li Yuanqing had spent a lot of resources on this academy.

This area was an ordinary courtyard that could not be compared. Just the entrance alone was hundreds of acres of vast grassland outside. One could not see the end.

The three children stood on the wide lawn, their small bodies only three black spots.

There was a row of adjacent cabins at the periphery of the lawn. Each of them was a very basic teleportation array. The door of the cabin had the location of the teleportation array.

“This is the dormitory, teaching building, library, combat room, training room…”

Xiaoqian looked at everything in surprise.

“There are actually so many places to go.”