BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 518: Recent Developments at Jia Nan Academy!

"Elder Gu He, it's been almost two years since you left!" Su Qian stood up, greeting Gu He with a warm smile.

"Yes, nearly two years," Gu He nodded, a hint of nostalgia in his voice.

"How is Zi Yan doing? Didn't you say she and Han Yue would return from their training in about two years?" After exchanging a few pleasantries, Su Qian brought up a topic close to his heart.

Gu He chuckled softly. "Zi Yan has returned to her clan, the Ancient Void Dragon Clan."

"The Ancient Void Dragon Clan!" Su Qian's expression showed a flicker of realization. He had long suspected Zi Yan's identity, given her extraordinary physical strength for a young girl.

"Returning to her clan is good. That's where she truly belongs," Su Qian said with a tinge of melancholy.

"However, she’ll likely return for a visit in a few months," Gu He added, noticing Su Qian's reaction.

"She’ll be back in a few months?" Su Qian's face lit up with joy.

"As for Han Yue, it might take her another three years to return," Gu He continued. "She’s likely heading toward the central region of the Central Plains now."

"Isn’t it too dangerous for her there? The Central Plains is filled with powerful experts," Su Qian frowned, concerned.

"Grand Elder, Han Yue has already reached the Dou Ancestor level. If she keeps a low profile, she can ensure her safety in the Central Plains," Gu He explained without hiding anything.

"Han Yue has reached Dou Ancestor? That’s impossible!" Su Qian's eyes widened in disbelief.

However, recalling the rapid progress Zi Yan and Han Yue had made under Gu He's guidance, his skepticism faded.

"Elder Gu He, if Han Yue has reached Dou Ancestor, what about Zi Yan? Has she reached the seventh rank?" Su Qian remembered Zi Yan was already a seven-star Dou Emperor when she left. With her previous growth rate, she might have reached Dou Ancestor as well.

"Zi Yan has already reached the high-level Dou Ancestor realm, surpassing Han Yue by several stars," Gu He replied.

"Is that so?" Su Qian stared at Gu He intently, trying to gauge his true strength.

"Haha, Elder Gu He, both your disciples have reached Dou Ancestor. Surely your own strength isn’t just at the peak of Dou Emperor, is it?" Su Qian laughed.

Gu He smiled faintly. "What do you think, Grand Elder?" He avoided giving a direct answer.

Su Qian finally understood that Gu He's displayed strength was merely a facade.

Jia Nan Academy had already gathered some information about Gu He's background. After all, the news of Yunlan Sect producing three Dou Ancestor-level experts had spread widely in that region. Now, even parts of the Black-Corner Region had heard about the events in the Jia Ma Empire. With Jia Nan Academy's extensive intelligence network, they naturally knew even more.

Moreover, during Gu He's time at the academy, he had helped several elders stuck at the peak of Dou Emperor by refining the Breakthrough Ancestor Pills. As a result, the academy now had more than just Su Qian as a Dou Ancestor. Two others had also broken through to the Dou Ancestor level.

After chatting with Gu He for a while, Su Qian suddenly remembered something and cautiously said, "By the way, Elder Gu He, there's something I need to tell you. I hope you won't take offense."

"Grand Elder, feel free to speak," Gu He replied casually, waving his hand.

"Elder Gu He, your identity as a Yunlan Sect elder is no longer a secret at Jia Nan Academy. Most students are aware of it. Also, over a year ago, some explosive news about Yunlan Sect from the Jia Ma Empire reached the Black-Corner Region..."

"Grand Elder, just say what you need to say," Gu He interrupted with a laugh, seeing Su Qian's roundabout approach.

"Alright," Su Qian chuckled awkwardly, then continued, "Elder Gu He, the young man from the Xiao family who had a duel with Nalan Yanran, Yun Yun's disciple, has now been admitted to the inner academy."

"Haha, so that's what you were getting at!" Gu He's expression relaxed completely.

The duel between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran was a trivial matter to Gu He. After all, Xiao Yan had already admitted defeat at the time. As for what followed, Nalan Yanran, unaware of Xiao Yan's true strength, had used her Dou King-level power. Yao Lao, desperate to save his disciple, had empowered Xiao Yan to withstand Nalan Yanran's fatal strike. That was understandable.

If Yao Lao had controlled Xiao Yan's body to attack Nalan Yanran instead of just defending, both Yao Lao and Xiao Yan would have vanished from the world by now.

"Grand Elder, let the younger generation handle their own affairs," Gu He said magnanimously.

"Thank you, Elder Gu He!" Su Qian was visibly relieved.

Now that Xiao Yan was at Jia Nan Academy, his progress had been remarkable. In just a year, he had advanced to the five-star Great Dou Master level, and his combat prowess was among the best of his peers. His only major flaw was his poor stamina compared to others of his level, often seen consuming pills to replenish his Dou Qi during battles.

"Grand Elder, I came mainly to update you on Zi Yan's situation. Now, I must return to Yunlan Sect," Gu He said, preparing to leave.

"Very well. Farewell, Elder Gu He!" Su Qian replied politely.

As Su Qian finished speaking, the space around Gu He twisted violently, and he vanished from sight.

Leaving Jia Nan Academy, Gu He returned to the Black-Scaled Frost Python in minutes. He then commanded it to head straight back to Yunlan Sect.

(End of Chapter)

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