C46 (1/2)

On the second day, after Xiao Fan bid farewell to Xiao Yun, he rushed back to the Academy to participate in the first round of the Ranking Tournament.

However, due to the events four days ago, the academy didn't allow him to participate.

With regards to Xiao Fan's deeds from four days ago, no one could help but to praise him.

The first round of the Ranking Tournament had been held for five whole days before it ended. After that, Xiao Fan brought Bai Qing to the Academy's Quest Office to receive the Northwest Army mission, but discovered that the mission required eight people.

Other than him and Bai Qing, there were coincidentally a few other people from Situ Tao who participated in the mission as well.

What surprised Xiao Fan the most was that, the idiot, was the weakest amongst the team.

Xiao Jin relied on his sister's superiority to obtain a spot in the mission.

Northwest, the desert, the most chaotic part of the country.

In this place, mounted gangsters and bandits were rampant, and bandits would appear from time to time.

Xiao Fan and the rest accepted the mission and went to the northwest direction. They did not know what the details of the mission was, but it was more or less related to the horse bandits and robbers.

On the second day after they finished receiving their mission, Xiao Fan and the others had already set out. Five kilometers away from the Divine Capital, there were more than twenty people waiting inside the small pavilion which led to the northwest.

”There are quite a few people, even those who haven't seen the Sun and Moon Academy were scared away.” Looking from afar, Bai Qing said in disdain.

”With Brother Xiao here, wouldn't it be embarrassing if they dared to come?” Situ Tao laughed.

”It's better if he isn't here, in case we make a ruckus along the way. Let's go.” said helplessly. Sun and Moon Academy had already formed an enmity with him, so without the people from Sun and Moon Academy, it would be peaceful instead.

Inside the small pavilion, there were the female disciples from the three academies.

The Northwest Association's mission this time was issued by the imperial government. It was announced in all five academies, so all five academies were qualified to participate in this mission.

The Four Major Academies were all present, and the only thing missing were the Sun and Moon Academy.

On this trip to the Royal College, the leaders would naturally be Xiao Fan and Situ Tao. The leader of Star Light Academy was a youth called Mo Leng.

The leader of the Taixing School was a youth who loved to laugh. His name was Quan Zhenqing, and his face maintained a smile at all times.

The leader of Phoenix Academy was a standard beauty called Li Qian. She had delicate facial features and delicate skin, just like tofu.

However, it was strange that this Li Qian was actually Uncle Situ Tao's daughter, and his uncle was also an important official in the court.

After five days of travelling day and night, Xiao Fan and the others finally stepped into the northwestern boundary.

The desert and desert were common in the northwest. As soon as they stepped into the northwestern boundary, everyone could feel a desolate atmosphere. The lush vegetation was sparse, mostly bare rocky deserts and windblown sand.

”I heard that there are a lot of bandits in the northwest. I don't know if we will encounter any bandits, but look at the valley in front of us. It's the most suitable place for bandits to rob families.” Bai Qing pointed to a large valley one Li away.

”That's right, that's right. I heard that the bandits in the Northwest are very fierce. It's fine if we meet ordinary bandits, but if we meet those strong bandits, we'll be at a disadvantage.” Xiao Jin agreed with Bai Qing.

The bandits of the northwest were valiant and had extraordinary strength.