People in Doupo: The beginning of the game intercepts the rich woman Xun'er

After bidding farewell to Elder Huo and the others, Xiao Ling and his party followed Elder Su Qian and several other inner courtyard elders and headed towards the place where the griffins were riding.

Those griffins are huge in size, with their fur glowing with a strange luster. They are flying monsters carefully trained by Canaan Academy. They are usually responsible for traveling around the academy and transporting personnel and supplies.

Xiao Ling and others came up and, under Su Qian's guidance, boarded one of the largest griffins in an orderly manner.

With a low roar, the rescue beast spread its wide wings and flapped them slowly. The powerful airflow swept up the surrounding dust, causing the dead branches and leaves on the ground to roll over.

After everyone was seated, it flapped its wings violently, and like an arrow shot from a bow, it flew away towards the depths of the Monster Mountain Range where the inner courtyard was located.

The whistling sound of the wind passed by my ears, and the scenery below quickly receded like a kaleidoscope.

Xiao Ling and others looked down at this familiar yet unfamiliar land, and for a moment, they had a lot of thoughts in their minds.

Looking back to those days, they were still young and immature, and their cultivation was far from as profound as it is now. They also rode on the flying magic beasts trained by Canaan Academy, and embarked on the journey to the inner courtyard with longing and trepidation, starting a brand new life.

At that time, their eyes were full of curiosity about the unknown, and they had endless imagination about the future path of cultivation.

Time flies. In just over ten years, it seems like a lot of changes have happened.

Now as I set foot on this familiar flight path again, scenes from the past surge through my mind like a tide.

Both Canaan College and they themselves have undergone earth-shaking changes.

The college has become more and more profound with the passage of time, and has trained batches of outstanding students, becoming famous far and wide.

And they themselves, through countless experiences and opportunities, have made rapid progress in strength, and the realm that was once out of reach is now within their reach.

The young men who once walked side by side have now grown into strong people who can stand on their own. Looking back on the past, one can't help but sigh at the changes in the world and the passing of time.

As the griffin flew at full speed, it didn't take long before a lush clearing in the woods came into view. This was the only way to the inner courtyard.

The griffin realized that it had reached its destination, and it slowly flapped its huge wings, creating gusts of wind that rustled the branches and leaves of the surrounding trees.

Its body gradually and steadily descended, and its broad feet slowly touched the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust. Even the surrounding grass was slightly bent by the airflow caused by this movement.

After the griffin stopped and firmly rooted itself on the ground, Xiao Ling and the others jumped off its back one after another.

The moment my feet touched the solid ground, a familiar feeling came over me.

Xiao Ling took a deep breath. The fragrance of plants and trees in the air, mixed with the unique scent of the inner courtyard, penetrated into his nostrils. The time he spent practicing in the inner courtyard in the past seemed like it was just yesterday.

Zi Yan landed on the ground with a pair of lively eyes full of curiosity and excitement, and looked around impatiently. Looking at the familiar scenery in front of her, she couldn't help but sigh:

"I have to go back to the inner courtyard in the blink of an eye. I've been away for such a long time, I really miss it!"

This inner courtyard carries too many unforgettable memories for Zi Yan.

For a long time, this place was her world. Every inch of land was filled with her laughter, growth and naturally countless concerns.

More importantly, here she met the most important person in her life.

Recalling the days when they practiced and adventured together, Zi Yan felt a warm current in her heart and she came to Xiao Ling involuntarily.

Randomly, she raised her hand and naturally held Xiao Ling's hand.

At that moment, Xiao Ling noticed something and looked down subconsciously. What came into his sight was Zi Yan's sweetly smiling face, her clear eyes full of tenderness and dependence.

Looking at Zi Yan like this, Xiao Ling's mouth corners slightly raised, his eyes full of doting, and he held the smooth little hand tightly with his backhand. All the affection between them flowed quietly in this silent action.

"Haha, so many years have passed, and this place is still the same. There haven't been any major changes." Su Qian raised his head slightly, looking around, his face full of emotion, and spoke while stroking his beard.

As soon as he finished speaking, he began to open the space door leading to the inner courtyard. He quickly raised his hands, his ten fingers swiftly flying, and a series of mysterious hand seals quickly condensed in his palms. The rich fighting spirit was like a swift snake, lingering around him.

As Su Qian's hand seals changed, the void in front of the few people seemed to be gently stirred by an invisible big hand and slightly twisted.

Then, a slight spatial fluctuation was heard, creating ripples. In the blink of an eye, a door emitting a soft silver light suddenly appeared.

Wisps of silver light emanated from the roulette wheel, illuminating a small area of ​​the surrounding sky and making the environment, which had been darkened by the sky, a little brighter.

Su Qian stopped what he was doing, turned to look at Xiao Ling and the others, and said with a smile: "Let's go, the inner courtyard is looking forward to seeing you outstanding children return."

Xiao Ling and his companions looked at the silver door that radiated a mysterious luster, their hearts full of anticipation for a reunion. After exchanging glances, they all took steps and walked towards the door.

In the blink of an eye, the figures of several people were completely swallowed up by the light of the roulette wheel and completely disappeared in the clearing in the forest.

The silver roulette wheel was still quietly suspended in the air, emitting a soft light. After a moment, it slowly disappeared, as if it had never appeared at all.

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After a moment, the space twisted, and the figures of several people appeared steadily on the top of a mountain. The mountain wind whistled, blowing through everyone's clothes wantonly. Looking down from the top of the mountain, the whole picture of the inner courtyard was like a magnificent painting that slowly unfolded, and it was all in sight.

What comes into view is a patchwork of buildings. The tall stone pavilions stand majestically, and the mottled walls are engraved with traces of time, showing the long history of the inner courtyard.

The glazed tiles reflect colorful light under the sunlight, contrasting with the lush green plants around them, making them simple yet vibrant.

Winding paths weave between the buildings. On these paths, students are either walking in a hurry, rushing to the next training session, or gathering in groups of two or three, enthusiastically discussing techniques and experiences.

On some rooftops, you can see many young students running back and forth between the rooftops. In the distance, a huge martial arts arena is particularly eye-catching. On the martial arts arena, many students are practicing hard, and their shouts are intertwined, forming an exciting force.

In the center of the field, a man who looked like an instructor was demonstrating exquisite fighting skills. His every move and gesture exuded fighting spirit, attracting the surrounding students' attention and eager to follow suit.

Further away, there is a tranquil lake with rippling water and willows swaying by the lake. Occasionally, students would meditate by the lake, absorbing energy from heaven and earth for their cultivation.

The entire inner courtyard was filled with a strong atmosphere of cultivation, full of vigor and bustle. Even though it was already dark today, there was no sign of stopping.

"This inner courtyard is still the same as before, and the students are still so energetic." Xiao Ling raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a gentle smile in his eyes, and said softly.

His eyes slowly swept over the students sweating profusely on the training ground, the crowd discussing enthusiastically on the path, and the young men sparring on the roof, and a sense of familiarity came over him.

"However, the number of people in this inner courtyard has increased a lot compared to when I left. I'm afraid that they have accepted many outstanding students from all over the world over the years."

"Haha, of course. Don't underestimate your influence." Su Qian smiled, slowly raised his hand, gently stroked his beard, his eyes full of satisfaction and pride, "Many of these people came here for your reputation."

His eyes swept over Xiao Ling and the others one by one, and he seemed to see again their immature yet ambitious appearance when they first entered the inner courtyard. But now, they have become the objects of admiration and following of countless younger generations.

"And you, the Supreme Freedom Sect founded by you guys," Su Qian changed the subject, smiling even more, "and it is still the largest force in the inner courtyard." When he mentioned the Supreme Freedom Sect, his tone unconsciously carried a bit of admiration, "If it weren't for us old guys setting restrictions and controlling the number of people in the forces, I'm afraid other forces would have no chance to develop."

He shook his head slightly, seemingly helpless, but in fact it was a recognition of the vigorous development of the Supreme Freedom Sect.

Since its establishment, the Supreme Freedom Sect, under the influence of Xiao Ling and others, has gathered many talented and like-minded students. Both its cultivation atmosphere and overall strength are far superior to other forces, and it has become a banner of the inner courtyard.

When Xiao Ling heard this, he just smiled lightly and didn't talk much about this topic.

He raised his head slightly, looking in the direction of the Supreme Freedom Sect, thinking secretly in his heart, after all, that was the force he co-founded, and now that he has returned, if he has free time in the future, he can go and take a look.

As the sky gradually darkened, the afterglow outlined a brilliant color on the horizon. Xiao Ling looked around and knew that it was getting late. Now that they had arrived at the inner courtyard, they should all return to their resting places.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Xiao Ling bowed and took the initiative to say goodbye, "Great Elder, we are really tired after traveling all the way back this time. We haven't had time to rest properly. We will go back and reorganize first. If there is anything, please send someone to find us at any time."

Su Qian waved his hand with a amiable smile on his face, and said, "It's nothing. You've been traveling for such a long time, and you're exhausted. You should have a good rest. You've worked hard along the way. Go and settle down first. If you have any needs, just let us know. The academy will do its best to arrange them."

"When you have recovered enough, we can have a good chat. Otherwise, if you suddenly leave one day, we won't know when we will meet again."

After saying goodbye to Su Qian and others, Xiao Ling and his companions walked in the direction of their memories with anticipation and emotion, and soon returned to the courtyard where they had lived in Canaan College.

Standing in front of the courtyard gate, Xiao Ling raised his hand and gently pushed open the slightly old wooden door. With a "creaky" sound, the past seemed to come back with the sound.

As you enter the courtyard, what comes into view is a simple scene. Although it is not luxurious, with no exquisite carved beams and painted buildings, nor expensive decorative ornaments, the space is spacious enough.

In the courtyard, the ground is flat, with several stone tables and stone benches placed on it. There are green plants scattered around, and a few unknown small flowers are swaying gently in the breeze, exuding a faint fragrance.

The layout of the entire courtyard was simple but reasonable, with several houses on both sides, more than enough to accommodate their group of people.

Although it does not look as prosperous as the several residences in Zhongzhou, every corner reveals the warmth of home, making people feel at ease as soon as they step in.

The floor was spotless and the window frames were clean and bright, obviously someone cleaned it regularly.

The layout of the room was still as familiar as before, with the bed, table and chairs neatly arranged, as if time had stopped here, and it seemed as if their trip to Zhongzhou was only a short absence, and only a few days had passed since their return.

Xiao Ling looked around the familiar courtyard, turned to look at the people walking with him, and said gently,

"Okay, we haven't had a good rest since we were traveling so fast before, so let's take a break from now on. During the time we return to the Northwest Continent, we can relax after training. Everyone has worked hard for a long time, so during this time, you can do whatever you want and relax without any worries."

In response, Xiao Yixian and the others all nodded, their eyes full of approval. Except for Medusa who was planning to return to the Serpent Tribe, the others had been following Xiao Ling closely, always following his opinions.

Although no one knew what Xiao Ling's plan was for his sudden decision to return to the Northwest Continent, out of trust in him, everyone tacitly chose to follow his arrangements.

Xiao Ling gave everyone some detailed instructions before turning around and walking across the courtyard.

The stone pavement under my feet is slightly mottled due to the erosion of time, and every step is based on memories of the past.

He came to the door of his room, raised his hand and gently pushed open the wooden door, and a familiar scent instantly enveloped him.

The house is simply furnished with a wooden bed, a desk and a few chairs, but it is full of traces of the past.

He slowly walked to the window, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window lattice onto the ground, forming patches of light and shadow.

Just as Xiao Ling was immersed in memories of the past, the spirit of the ancestral stone floated out of his body like a wisp of misty smoke.

"Is this the place where you first practiced?" The voice of the Ancestral Stone Spirit was still calm, and it echoed softly in this quiet room. "It is a place that makes people feel very at ease."

"Yes, this place carries too many memories for me. It is my first real home in Douqi Continent."

Xiao Ling was slightly startled, then a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he responded softly, "However, you suddenly showed up, there must be other things."

The spirit of the ancestral stone heard this with a calm expression, and just nodded slightly. Then, he raised an illusory arm and waved it lightly casually.

In an instant, a soul light ball about half a meter in size was seen, as if gently held up by an invisible hand, slowly rising from his palm, and then quietly floating in front of Xiao Ling.

"This soul source has been completely purified by me, you just need to absorb it all. Whether you can become a great talisman master depends on your luck." (End of this chapter)