The mountain gate was filled with mist and there was no movement.
Jiang Ning stayed for a moment and saw that the woman in red had no intention of coming out to meet her, nor did she want to stay for a long time. After bowing, he turned around and walked towards the college.
On the way back, he met Zhou Hao and Wu Jiudao.
"Brother Ning, how are you, where is Zhao Yuan?" Seeing his lack of interest, Zhou Hao asked worriedly.
According to the report of the people he sent, Zhao Yuan had not come out of the room after learning that Jiang Ning defeated Wu Jiudao. When they realized something was wrong and broke in, they discovered that Zhao Yuan had disappeared from the room at some point.
Inside.
So Zhou Hao was worried that he had escaped.
Jiang Ning shook his head and said: "Let's find a few people to collect the body at the mountain gate, bury him with a grand ceremony, and keep his name clear."
Zhou Hao felt relieved when he heard that Zhao Yuan was dead.
But he didn't understand Jiang Ning's approach, and asked in confusion: "Why, Brother Ning, he is so evil-minded. He has tried to kill you and me several times. In my opinion, he should have done what he did."
Only when the matter is made public can hatred be relieved."
After Zhao Yuan returned to the academy, although his reputation was not as good as Zhou Hao's, he still caused a lot of trouble for him overtly and covertly. If Zhou Hao hadn't been unable to defeat him, he would have been killed long ago.
"This is what I promised him before he died, just do it."
Jiang Ning waved his hand, signaling Zhou Hao to do as he said.
"Dean Wu, come with me." Jiang Ning led Wu Jiudao back, leaving Zhou Hao to dispose of Zhao Yuan's body.
Although he was reluctant, he still held his nose and complied.
The two were walking on the road, Wu Jiudao was half a step slower than Jiang Ning.
"Does Jiang Yuan want to ask about Henry Zhang?" Seeing that Jiang Ning remained silent, Wu Jiudao took the lead and asked.
Jiang Ning hummed and said, "I heard that he had a quarrel with you after he came back."
Wu Jiudao did not deny it. On the way here, Zhou Hao had already told him everything.
"Yes, he made two requests to me, but I didn't agree." Wu Jiudao replied.
Two requests, not one?
What Zhou Hao told Jiang Ning was that Zhang Xuan had lost Chen Juan, so he asked Wu Jiudao for someone to get Chen Juan back. So what was the other request?
Jiang Ning deliberately pretended not to know and asked: "Which two?"
Wu Jiudao did not expose him, but hesitated slightly and said: "The first is that he hopes that I can give him some students to listen to his instructions, and the second is that he hopes that I can come forward and take him to Shangqing Taoist Temple in person."
"Go to Shangqing Taoist Temple?" Jiang Ning was a little surprised and asked: "Did he say what he wanted you to take him to Shangqing Taoist Temple for?"
Wu Jiudao shook his head.
"I didn't say anything, I just hoped that I could take him there as soon as possible, but Shangqing is one of the five monasteries, and even if I am the dean of the college, I am not allowed to enter or leave the Taoist monastery at will unless there is no important matter or summons, so I didn't agree to it.
"
The Five Courts and Four Sects are the rulers of Kyushu, so it is normal for them to have strict rules. Moreover, Jiang Ning is now the actual person in charge of Qingling Academy, so he knows some of the rules in his heart.
Wu Jiudao didn't lie.
But, why is Henry Zhang in such a hurry to go to Shangqing Taoist Temple? Could it be that Chen Juan is at Shangqing Taoist Temple?
Jiang Ning had a bad feeling in his heart.
"He has been away from the academy for a while. Find someone to find out if he has ever been to Shangqing Taoist Temple." Jiang Ning ordered.
The Kyushu continent is rich and vast. If there are no definite clues, trying to find someone is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Wu Jiudao nodded and accepted the order, saying: "Yes, there is another matter. In a few days, the Shangqing Taoist Academy will send envoys to all major colleges for routine inspections. Do you need me to report the change of dean?"
Jiang Ning became the dean of Qingling, but his name was not justified. If he wanted to be recognized by the entire Zhuozhou, he had to report his name to the Shangqing Taoist Temple and get the Taoist appointment document.
Otherwise, his current actions are tantamount to treason!
Jiang Ning thought for a moment and said: "There is no need to report it for the time being. You are still in charge of the academy. My top priority now is to break through to the Nascent Soul realm."
The Jindan realm already has the power to protect itself, but it is obviously not enough to travel across Jiuzhou, not to mention that he also promised Wu Jiudao to go to Linlang Taoist Temple.
Judging from Wu Jiudao's purpose of wanting him to reach the Nascent Soul Realm before going there, his Linlang Taoist group is destined to not be in peace.
Therefore, improving strength is the top priority!
Wu Jiudao nodded and said: "I promised before that I would help you break through to the Nascent Soul, but this matter has finally been implemented."
He paused and said: "I have been in Straw Hat Mountain for many years. By chance, I discovered an underground secret realm. The rich spiritual energy in it is the only one I have seen in my life. Unfortunately, my cultivation is not enough and I cannot persist in it for too long, so I
It’s been delayed so far.”
"You have now reached the Golden Elixir Great Perfection, your strength is already outstanding, and you possess Zhan Cang. If you can practice the inherited knowledge of Zhan Clan in the underground secret realm, you will be able to break through the Nascent Soul just around the corner."
The underground secret realm is rich in spiritual energy... Jiang Ning raised his eyebrows, feeling interested.
The "Kun Yuan Baojian" technique he cultivates to become a god requires absorbing the power of the earth. Maybe this time he will really encounter the heaven-shaking opportunity in it.
Jiang Ning nodded and said, "Then I will work hard for Wu Yuan to lead the way tomorrow."
It's getting late today, and Jiang Ning has other things to deal with first.
Wu Jiudao clasped his fists and retreated.
Jiang Ning identified the direction and headed towards Wenchun Lake in the back mountain.
It's been a few days since I came back. If I don't go to see Su Zhao again, I'm afraid this elder will ask for help.
Sure enough, next to Wenchun Lake, Su Zhao stood tall and graceful in a dark blue gown, facing the lake, as if waiting for Jiang Ning's arrival.
Jiang Ning bravely walked over, stopped behind her and clasped his fists in greeting, saying, "Junior Jiang Ning, I have met Aunt Su."
Su Zhao did not turn around, and could not see the joy or anger.
"So you still remember me, Aunt Su, which makes me flattered."
The cold voice echoed on Wenchun Lake, which made Jiang Ning cry secretly in his heart.
"Ning'er doesn't dare." He said hurriedly.
Su Zhao sneered when he heard this and said: "Don't dare, why don't you dare? It's just a trip to Huangsai. When I came back, I not only had great cultivation, but also dared to force the palace and seize power. Tell me, what else do you dare not!"
"
Jiang Ning didn't answer, just buried his head lower.
He didn't speak, but Su Zhao refused to give up and said coldly: "Why don't you speak? Weren't you very impressive in front of the lecture hall two days ago?"
Jiang Ning sighed, knowing that if he didn't give an explanation today, I'm afraid the people in front of him wouldn't let it go.
"Aunt Su, I can't help it, but don't worry, no matter what kind of person Jiang Ning becomes in the future, you will always be my elder, and this will never change!"
Hearing Jiang Ning's sincere tone, Su Zhao's anger finally subsided a bit.
She turned around and looked at this young man who was somewhat similar to her sweetheart. She sighed and said, "You are too reckless. It is very dangerous to seize power rashly before you know the details of Wu Jiudao."
"You know, if Wu Jiudao hadn't already thought of you as his successor, you would be on the run again now."
Jiang Ning frowned upon hearing this.
What do you mean, could it be said that Wu Jiudao still had a trump card in his hand that day?