Xiang Shaoyun couldn't be bothered about what others thought of him. His only goal was to return to the academy as quickly as possible. He had been away for too long. He needed to find out what had happened during his absence.

As for the result of the battle earlier, he would treat it as a lesson. It wouldn't be too late for him to get back at Xiao Xie after he caught up in strength. 

When Xiang Shaoyun neared the teleportation formation, someone came for him.

The newcomer was an inconspicuous old man. He was dressed in a black robe, and his hands were clasped behind his back as he studied Xiang Shaoyun with a pair of cold eyes. The old man was Yu Yuchen, the elder in charge of guarding the Castle of Darkne...