"Are you leaving?" Ziyun suddenly asked.


    Tang Yan didn’t expect Ziyun to be standing there. He was momentarily stunned before replying, "Yes, I''ll be training in the Cangyun Mountains for two months. I won’t be able to make any more Qi Recovery Pills for you during this time. Here are thirty pills, which should be enough for you to recover to your previous strength."


    Ziyun took the small jar from Tang Yan and softly said, "Thank you for taking care of me all this time, Young Master Tang."


    Having lived two lifetimes, Tang Yan was well-versed in the ways of the world. Noticing Ziyun’s expression, he had an inkling of her feelings. With a smile, he asked, "Is Ziyun also leaving?"


    "Yes, I received a letter from my family asking me to return. They’re waiting for me outside the city," Ziyun replied. "I won’t have the chance to wait for you to return. If you ever need anything in the future, you can find me in Zizhu City. Take this with you."


    She then took out a token from her sleeve and handed it to Tang Yan.


    Tang Yan didn’t hesitate, accepting the token and carefully examining it.


    The token was made of high-grade warming jade, which was very beneficial to the body when worn for long periods. The words "Zizhu" were inscribed on it in ancient seal script.


    "This is the Zizhu Token. Once you enter Zizhu City, show this token, and no one will dare to stop you," Ziyun said after a brief pause. "Try to join the Qinglong Academy. If all goes well, I will also enter the Qinglong Academy in a few months."


    "Alright, we''ll meet at Qinglong Academy," Tang Yan replied firmly.


    "I''ve also heard of the Eastern Domain''s Grand Tournament. Even if you perform exceptionally well, it only grants you the qualification to join the Qinglong Academy. To truly enter, you''ll need to pass a test. To succeed, you’ll need even stronger strength, so make sure to cultivate diligently.


    There’s always someone better. No matter how well you perform, never become arrogant," Ziyun advised again.


    "I told you, I’ll get in. I won’t let you down," Tang Yan said with a relaxed smile, his tone still resolute.


    Looking at Tang Yan’s confident expression, Ziyun seemed to fall into a daze.


    When she first met this young man, his strength seemed to be barely at the Yellow Stage. In less than two months, he had already reached the Sixth Rank of the Yellow Stage.


    Such an astonishing rate of advancement made it not impossible for him to enter Qinglong Academy.


    "Alright, we''ll meet again at Qinglong Academy. Take care, Young Master Tang!" Ziyun cupped her hands in a bow. After taking the Qi Recovery Pills, she gave Tang Yan a deep glance, then pushed off the ground with her feet, swiftly leaping into the distance.


    Watching her leave, Tang Yan felt a sudden wave of loss.


    Ziyun was not only beautiful, but also outstanding in temperament, knowledge, and every other aspect. To spend so much time with such a woman, it would be a lie to say he wasn’t moved in some way.If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.


    "Ziyun, see you at Qinglong Academy!" Tang Yan took a deep breath and walked out of the Tang Family gates.


    His grandfather had been waiting outside, accompanied by Mo Bo, Mo Yanjun, and other core members of the Tang Family.


    After bidding them farewell, Tang Yan took out a few jars of pills from his robes, distributing them to the three of them while explaining the proper usage of each one. Once that was done, he didn’t linger, walking away from the Tang Family.


    Watching Tang Yan’s departing figure, Mo Bo couldn’t help but sigh. "The young master really has the strength to stand on his own now."


    "Haha, come on, Old Mo, let’s go have a drink. We won’t stop until we’re drunk tonight!" Old Master Tang said, filled with emotion. Years ago, everyone in Yun City thought Tang Yan was a good-for-nothing young master. Who would have guessed that this so-called prodigal would unknowingly elevate the Tang Family’s status, once ranked last among the four great families of Yun City, and now even pose a challenge to the Liu Family?


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    Tang Yan traveled through the night, moving like a shadow in his black clothes, his steps swift and ghostlike.


    After a while, he reached the outskirts of Yun City. He circled around the distant city wall, took a deep breath, and jumped over it.


    Once on the ground, he didn’t slow down, continuing his journey towards the Cangyun Mountains.


    After running for dozens of miles, Tang Yan hadn’t encountered any spiritual beasts. He looked around and found a sturdy tree to rest in.


    An hour passed quickly. Just as Tang Yan was meditating, he suddenly furrowed his brows. A faint scent of blood wafted into his nose.


    He immediately opened his eyes but remained still on the tree. He released a wisp of true qi to sense the source of the smell.


    "Woo—" A long howl came from not far away, causing Tang Yan to start. A wolf?


    Tang Yan wasn’t foolish; wolves were pack animals.


    Sitting on the tree, he scanned the area and soon saw a massive group of wolves heading towards him.


    Before long, the area beneath the tree was surrounded by wolves.


    The pack’s eyes gleamed with green light, and the howls of the wolves echoed through the air.


    Looking at the hundreds, if not thousands, of wolves, Tang Yan felt a chill run down his spine. How had he provoked such a situation on his first day here?


    Fortunately, he was in a tree, and the wolves couldn’t reach him for now. Tang Yan felt a bit relieved as he observed them closely.


    These wolves were just ordinary first-rank spiritual beasts at the edge of Cangyun Mountain, not much of a threat. But there were so many of them that Tang Yan didn’t dare act recklessly.


    "Woo—" A sharp howl pierced the air, and the wolves below suddenly began to move.


    "Woo—"


    Countless giant wolves rushed towards the base of the tree, with the wolves in the back stepping on the backs of those in front of them, piling up one after another without any hesitation.


    Tang Yan’s eyes turned cold. These wolves were forming a "wolf ladder"!


    The branch he was sitting on was only four to five meters off the ground, and within a few breaths, a black shadow shot up towards him.


    Tang Yan didn’t avoid it. His true qi surged, and he swung his fist towards the wolf’s head.


    "Boom!"


    The power from the Seventh Rank of the Yellow Stage was considerable. The wolf couldn’t withstand the blow and was sent flying through the air, letting out a pitiful howl before crashing to the ground.


    Wolves were known for their toughness and cruelty.


    After one wolf was sent flying, a rapid series of howls came from the distance. Immediately, three more black shadows rushed towards him from three different directions.


    Sitting on the tree, Tang Yan wasn’t in the best position to fight, but fortunately, his strength was enough to handle three wolves at once.


    "Boom, boom, boom!" Tang Yan swiftly struck, sending the three wolves flying in an instant.


    Before he could catch his breath, a dangerous aura appeared from behind. A grey-black wolf sprang towards him.


    Feeling the speed and strength of this wolf, Tang Yan’s heart skipped a beat. This wolf was different from the others.


    There was no time to think. He immediately launched his Qian Mountain Fist. The impact was so powerful that Tang Yan staggered, almost falling from the tree.


    Unlike the others, this wolf wasn’t sent flying. It fell clumsily to the ground but quickly regained its footing, its green-glowing eyes staring ferociously at Tang Yan.


    "Second-rank spiritual beast!" Tang Yan was startled, his eyes fixed on the wolf, which was indeed larger than the others around it.