The Strongest Talent Tree

After making a scene for what felt like forever, Xi Yueyao finally seemed to tire herself out. She struggled out of Feng Hao’s arms, her eyes red. "You damn medicine peddler, why are you back?"

"Why do you think?" Feng Hao asked with a smile.

Hearing this, Xi Yueyao was instantly satisfied, smacking her lips in delight. "Hmph, hmph. That’s more like it."

At this moment, Zhou Chen and Beixing Ran, who were not far away, had also recovered. They watched the couple’s public display of affection with strange and complex expressions on their faces.

Feng Hao’s strength, in particular, was simply beyond their imagination. They had thought that half a year of hard work would be enough to catch up to him, but now it seemed the gap between them was only growing wider.

"Feng Hao, didn’t you go to Five Provinces Academy?" Zhou Chen asked, forcing his battered body to stand.

Feng Hao paused, then turned his head instinctively. "Heh, just because I went doesn’t mean I can’t come back, does it?"

Zhou Chen was left speechless. He silently gritted his teeth and was about to leave, pulling Beixing Ran with him.

Unfortunately, Xi Yueyao clearly had no intention of letting them leave. She yelled, "Stop right there! I’m not finished with you yet!"

"Yao Girl, will you ever give it a rest? You were clearly the one who started it!" Beixing Ran said through gritted teeth. "If you’ve got the guts, fight me one-on-one."

"Hmph, I’m not going to fight you." Xi Yueyao knew she couldn’t beat Beixing Ran, so she tugged on Feng Hao’s sleeve, pouted, and said, "Feng Hao, help me beat her up. Who told her to awaken her bloodline so early?"

"You... You’re shameless!" Beixing Ran said angrily.

Xi Yueyao immediately grew smug. She shook her head playfully and said, "What’s wrong? Scared now?"

Hearing this, Beixing Ran flew into a rage. She let out a strange cry and charged at Xi Yueyao, and it looked like the two were about to start scuffling.

Just then, the mature and graceful figure of Yue Linglong appeared, stopping the conflict between the two.

"That’s enough fooling around. Focus on the trial," Yue Linglong said, glaring at the two of them in exasperation before her gaze fell on Feng Hao with a light smile.

Seeing Yue Linglong appear, Zhou Chen and Beixing Ran naturally saw no reason to stay any longer. They left together, resentful and indignant.

After Zhou Chen and the other had gone, Yue Linglong walked up to Feng Hao with a beaming smile. Her vermilion lips parted as she asked, "How have you been these past six months at Five Provinces Academy?"

"Felt like crap. I was expelled in less than two months," Feng Hao grumbled, pursing his lips.

Yue Linglong’s expression froze, and her brows knitted together. "What happened? Why were you expelled?"

"Killed a couple of assholes," Feng Hao said dismissively.

"No wonder," Yue Linglong nodded gravely, a helpless look in her eyes. "I’m afraid there’s not much I can do to help with that. I’ll try writing a letter to my old mentor tomorrow. Perhaps there’s a chance."

Feng Hao’s heart warmed. He gave a faint smile and said, "I appreciate the kind thought, Teacher Yue, but just forget about it."

"It’s hard to learn things without pursuing further studies at an academy," Yue Linglong said with a frown.

"Don’t worry, I’ve been doing pretty well at the Thief God Hall lately."

Yue Linglong couldn’t help but laugh. "I almost forgot you were part of the Thief God Hall. Getting practical experience there is also a good option. Keep up the good work."

"Don’t you worry, Teacher Yue. I won’t embarrass you," Feng Hao said with a teasing smile.

Yue Linglong nodded charmingly, glanced at Xi Yueyao, and smiled to herself. "Alright, I won’t disturb you two then."

With that, she leaped and vanished from the spot...

Feng Hao turned to look at Xi Yueyao, only to find the girl pouting and looking sullen. Amused, he asked, "What are you spacing out for? Let’s go."

"Not going, not going! I’ll only go if you give me a piggyback ride," Xi Yueyao huffed, wrinkling her nose.

Feng Hao laughed in surprise. "You little rascal, where did you learn that trick?"

"Hmph, all the other couples at the academy give each other piggyback rides every day, but you’ve never given me one," Xi Yueyao said, her cheeks puffed out indignantly.

Feng Hao had a sudden realization and couldn’t help but want to laugh. ’So the girl was feeling jealous.’

Thinking this, he didn’t hesitate any longer. He gently hoisted Yao Girl onto his back and asked in mock exasperation, "There. Is this good enough for you?"

Xi Yueyao immediately beamed with joy, her face flushing. "Hee hee, that’s more like it! Faster, run faster!"

"You got it." Feng Hao got into the spirit of things and immediately broke into a wild sprint.

Feeling the girl’s happy laughter, Feng Hao felt even more energized, running like a prized stallion.

If one had to use a word to describe Feng Hao’s mood right now, it would be—blissful!

Xi Yueyao gradually entered a state of self-forgetful bliss, acting like a proud little queen on Feng Hao’s back.

After a good while, she reluctantly slid down from Feng Hao’s back, still looking like she hadn’t had her fill of fun.

Feng Hao wiped the sweat from his cheeks and asked with a laugh, "Well? Satisfied now?"

"Hee hee, that felt so nice," Xi Yueyao said with a playful smile, her eyes looking a bit dreamy. "How about you carry me for just a little longer?"

"No, no, no, Fatty and the others are still waiting for us." Feng Hao good-naturedly tapped the tip of her nose, then took her small hand and started walking toward Zhang Meng and the other two.

At that moment, his three followers were playing with Chief Black Cat. Seeing the two of them approach, they immediately ran over to greet them.

"Well, I’ll be. The big boss is actually blushing," Zhang Meng exclaimed with exaggerated surprise. Li Mufeng and Tu Xiaoshan’s eyes were also filled with mirth.

Xi Yueyao grew bashful at his words but quickly switched back to her "big boss" persona. She pursed her lips and huffed, "You damn fatty, are you looking for a beating?"

"Heh heh, I was just saying. Don’t mind me, Big Boss," Zhang Meng immediately backed down. He turned his gaze to Feng Hao and said, "Boss, how long are you back for this time?"

"At least half a month. When I leave will depend on the situation," Feng Hao said with a light laugh.

After speaking, he secretly sized up his three followers and nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad. Your levels are all higher than mine now."

"Don’t make fun of us, Boss. Without your Experience Pills, how could we have leveled up so quickly?" Li Mufeng said gratefully.

Feng Hao nodded lightly and looked up with a smile. "By the way, has anything big been happening at Rongcheng Academy lately?"

"What big things could happen? Even Zhou Chen has been completely tamed by our big boss. The only surprise was Beixing Ran awakening her bloodline talent. That’ll probably be a bit of trouble later on," Zhang Meng said, rubbing the fat on his belly.

Hearing about Beixing Ran’s situation, Xi Yueyao immediately became unhappy. "Hmph, how dare she awaken her bloodline before me! When I awaken mine, she’ll be the first one I settle scores with."

"Exactly! The big boss’s family bloodline is in no way inferior to the Beixing Family’s," Zhang Meng added, laying on the flattery with practiced ease.

"Ha! Now that’s what I like to hear," Xi Yueyao nodded in satisfaction.

Feng Hao rolled his eyes in exasperation. Amidst Xi Yueyao’s cry of surprise, he lifted her onto Chief Black Cat’s back and said to the three with a faint smile, "You guys focus on your trial for now. I’m going to go see Miao Feng."

"No problem," the three followers nodded readily. After being hassled by Xi Yueyao for so long, they could finally focus on hunting demonic beasts.

After bidding farewell to the three followers, Feng Hao and Xi Yueyao rode Chief Black Cat all the way to find their little angel, Miao Feng.

With Feng Hao around, Xi Yueyao naturally had no desire to act like the big boss. She just nestled happily in his arms, as blissful as could be.