The methods used by the veterans in the army to comfort the new recruits had definitely been tempered a thousand times. There were more than ten young girls among the Sun Moon Hall's students, so the veterans put in even more effort. Under their guidance, the students' expressions clearly became better, and they also became more familiar with the veterans.
Seeing that the students were fine, the army set out once again. With Ji Dong's Spiritual Detection, this bandit suppression had already become a one-sided massacre. However, Ji Dong didn't let his students participate in the slaughter again. He only relied on the Symbiotic Combination Mana to attack, and Lang Tianyi's subordinates would attack. He understood the principle that going too far was as bad as not going far enough. The army had already broken through the bandit camp in half a day's time. Apart from a few bandits that had escaped, the majority had been eliminated.
Lang Tianyi also didn't plan to bring any captives. His goal was to eliminate the enemy. After breaking through the stronghold, apart from the old, young, women, and scholars, he would kill everyone without mercy. He didn't even give these bandits a chance to surrender. In the information that Lang Tianyi had obtained, these bandits had committed too many crimes, and every single one of them deserved to die.
After the battle ended, the army retreated from the mountains. It was already evening, and night had fallen. Under Lang Tianyi's kind invitation, Ji Dong brought his students to eat camp food, and decided to rest for the night in the army's camp before continuing on their journey. The veterans who were familiar with the students hoped to enlighten them for another night, especially those who had enlightened the female students. However, under Ji Dong's icy gaze, these wily old soldiers quietly slipped away.
Night fell. After eating dinner, Ji Dong called Lang Tianyi and Chen Sixuan out of the camp.
The moon and stars were sparse in the sky. This time, Lang Tianyi's operation to exterminate the bandits could be said to be extremely successful. With the help of Ji Dong and the students of the Sun Moon Hall, the Heavy Knights' powerful group battle prowess left the bandits with no way of resisting. Even if there were a few Magic Masters, they couldn't do anything in front of Lang Tianyi's Seven Crowns cultivation. Speaking of Magic Masters, the Three Crowns Magic Master who ambushed the students of the Sun Moon Hall was already the strongest among the bandits. As a Magic Master, how many of them were willing to become bandits?
Lang Tianyi and Chen Sixuan didn't understand why Ji Dong called them out, especially Chen Sixuan. Her teacher Ji Dong had never taken the initiative to invite her. It would be even better if Lang Tianyi wasn't here.
"Tianyi, what do you plan to do in the future?" Ji Dong looked up at the sky and asked calmly.
Lang Tianyi was slightly taken aback. He calmed himself and said, "I might be sent out for a period of time to increase my experience before returning to the Diamond Corps." Although the Diamond Corps was only a corps, its position in the entire Central Empire, and even the Radiant Five Elements Continent, was irreplaceable. With Lang Tianyi's current strength, he could at least take up the position of a senior captain if he returned to the Diamond Corps.
Ji Dong turned to look at Lang Tianyi and said, "I've always wanted to ask you. With your current strength, why are you riding a Class 4 Earth Shattering Dragon? If I'm not wrong, you haven't signed a contract with a mount." He had once invaded Lang Tianyi's soul, which was why he had this feeling. Not to mention that Lang Tianyi was definitely not limited to a Class 4 Magical Beast.
Lang Tianyi said, "Young master, this Earth Shattering Dragon has been with me since I was ten and has always been my mount. I could have switched to a Class 6 Earth Shattering Dragon King, but I've already developed feelings for this Earth Shattering Dragon. Fortunately, I won't switch. A Demon Master's strength depends on themselves. Relying too much on a mount isn't a good thing. Also, the clan has a rule that only those who have reached the eighth crown can sign a contract with a Diamond Dragon. As a result, I've always been riding this Class 4 Earth Shattering Dragon. After signing a contract with a Diamond Dragon, I'll raise this Earth Shattering Dragon. Even without a contract, it'll still be my good companion."
Ji Dong nodded approvingly. Suddenly, the look in his eyes changed. Lang Tianyi felt that the light shooting out of Ji Dong's eyes was incomparably sharp, and he couldn't help but take half a step back.
Ji Dong said in a low voice, "Tianyi, if I asked you to follow me in the future and give up everything in the Diamond Corps, would you be willing?"
Lang Tianyi was shocked. He looked at Ji Dong in confusion. Although he didn't know why Ji Dong would say such a thing, he instantly felt that this was an opportunity for him, an extremely rare opportunity. He had already seen far too many miracles from Ji Dong, not to mention that Ji Dong was one of the two remaining descendants of the King Equivalent. His older brother was the current crown prince of the Central Plains Empire. However, with his current cultivation, it was very likely that he would become his father's successor in the near future. After many years, he would be in charge of the Diamond Corps and become the commander of the Diamond Corps. What kind of glory would that be? In that moment, he couldn't help but hesitate.
Ji Dong's gaze shifted from Lang Tianyi to Chen Sixuan. He said, "You too. Are you willing to follow me and give up your status as a princess to become my companion? Don't look at me like that. I said companion, not companion. I've already made it very clear to you before." Chen Sixuan's gaze, which was as gentle as water, completely melted the sharpness in his eyes. The one who retreated was Ji Dong himself.
Contrary to Ji Dong's expectations, she didn't even hesitate for a moment. She immediately nodded and said, "I'm willing."
Her straightforward reply instantly caused Lang Tianyi, who was at the side, to raise his eyebrows. Princess? Young Master actually said that this masked girl was a princess?
Ji Dong frowned and said, "Chen Sixuan, don't answer me blindly. You don't even know what it's like to be my companion."
Chen Sixuan smiled slightly and said, "No matter what, I'm willing. You won't sell me out, right? As long as I can be with you, no matter how great the danger, no matter how many difficulties, I won't retreat. Teacher Ji Dong, I'm determined to be your companion, forever." Her heartbeat sped up. After waiting for so long, the opportunity had finally come. Lang Tianyi didn't understand Ji Dong's meaning, but how could she not?
A bitter smile appeared on Ji Dong's face. He said, "To be honest, I don't know whether inviting you to join us was right or wrong. Princess Xuan, I'll say it again seriously. It's impossible between us. If you only treat me as a friend, I think we'll get along very well.
Chen Sixuan smiled slightly and said, "You can dislike me, but you can't reject me liking you. If you don't treat me well, I'll treat you well, alright? Teacher Ji Dong, I'll take it as you've agreed. "
Ji Dong speechlessly turned his head and looked at Lang Tianyi. He said, "What about you?"
Lang Tianyi fiercely clenched his teeth and said, "Young master, I'm willing to follow you." Making this decision was very difficult for him, but Lang Tianyi knew that things like opportunities often disappear in the blink of an eye. He chose to believe in his intuition.
Ji Dong said in a low voice, "If you follow me, you'll face great danger, perhaps even great danger. Because of this, you'll have to give up on inheriting the Diamond Corps. Have you really thought it through?"
Lang Tianyi resolutely nodded his head. He said, "Since I've decided, I won't regret it. Young master, I'm almost thirty this year. I can make my own decisions, and I believe father won't oppose it. No matter what danger there is, I'm willing to serve young master and bear it together. "
A rare smile appeared on Ji Dong's face. He said, "Good. If that's the case, don't call me young master in the future. We're only companions. You can directly call me by my name. Tomorrow morning, you'll directly lead the troops back to the barracks for the handover, then come find me at the Heavenly Stem Academy.
"Yes, young master. Oh, no, I mean, Ji Dong." Lang Tianyi didn't know how correct his decision today was. In the near future, when he followed Ji Dong and stood at the peak of the continent, he still felt like he was in a dream when he recalled everything that had happened tonight.
Ji Dong clearly chose Lang Tianyi and Chen Sixuan because of the Radiant Heavenly Stem Holy Disciple. Although he didn't know that Yun Tianji had already made certain arrangements, he was very clear about what the Radiant Heavenly Stem Holy Disciple lacked. Lang Tianyi was extremely talented. His cultivation had already reached level 69 before the age of 30 and was about to break through to level 70. This time, he had clearly matured a lot. He was no longer as arrogant and despotic as before. Moreover, he was born in the Diamond Corps and was a direct descendant of the Prince Equivalent, so there was naturally no problem with his background. Ji Dong chose him to succeed the position of Holy Disciple of the Fifth Land.
As for Chen Sixuan, she was naturally the Yimu Holy Disciple. Ji Dong had to admit that Chen Sixuan had a tacit understanding with him. With her around, his strength would increase exponentially, and he would even be able to fight against a Supreme-Being. Although her identity as a princess was a little troublesome, it was precisely this identity that allowed her to possess the Yimu Holy Disciple, the Eternal Armor. From the perspective of the Radiant Heavenly Stem Holy Disciple, her participation would undoubtedly increase the strength of the Holy Disciples by a large margin. Moreover, with the Eternal Armor, she would not be in any danger when absorbing the Crystal Crown of the Yimu Holy Disciple. At the same time, Chen Sixuan could carry out the most fundamental soul fusion with Ji Dong. If emotional issues were not taken into consideration, Ji Dong really couldn't think of anyone else who was more suitable than her for the position of the Holy Disciple of the Radiant Heavenly Stem Holy Disciple.
There were many things that Ji Dong had to face when he returned to the Central Plains City this time. Everything he had to do was to prepare for the future Holy War.
Early the next morning, Ji Dong led the students and parted ways with the Heavy Cavalry Regiment. At the moment of parting, the students and the veterans who were already familiar with each other were somewhat reluctant to part.
In the next few days, Ji Dong led the students on their journey at full speed. After five days, they finally arrived at the Central Plains City.
"Teacher Ji Dong, are we going directly to the Heavenly Stem Academy?" Zi Chenxing asked as he followed beside Ji Dong.
Ji Dong thought about it and said, "No need. I'll first arrange for you to find a hotel to stay in and rest for two days before going to the Heavenly Stem Academy. I have some things to take care of myself."
After entering the Central Plains City, Ji Dong couldn't help but feel a sense of loss in his heart. The last time he came here, he was still full of mettle. Now that he returned, it was as if he had experienced a vast ocean. Heavenly Stem Academy, I, Ji Dong, have returned. Senior brothers, how are you all? Looking at the white hair that hung over his shoulders, Ji Dong's gaze unconsciously fluctuated.
The hotel arrangement that Ji Dong mentioned made all the students' jaws drop. In their minds, it was already good enough that Teacher Ji Dong, who had always been strict, could arrange a place for them to stay. However, they never would have thought that the hotel that Ji Dong chose was the most expensive hotel in the entire Central Plains City. And the reason for choosing this hotel was actually to save money.
Situated in the center of the Central Plains City's Yitu Avenue, the Foolish Rich Hotel could be said to be the flagship store of all the Foolish Rich Hotels. Its appearance was similar to the Blazing Fire City, but its overall size was more than double. Even the number one Foolish Rich Hotel in the West Jin Empire's Gold City couldn't compare to it. After all, the Central Plains City was the number one city in the world!
When Ji Dong saw the pair of twin beautiful welcoming girls in front of the hotel, he couldn't help cursing in his heart, 'This fatty Zhou Xiaoxiao really has a strange taste.'
The welcoming girls also felt strange when they saw Ji Dong's group. Although they were all riding horses, they didn't wear particularly luxurious clothes. They looked just like ordinary people. Only Ji Dong's white hair and Chen Sixuan's perfect figure were a bit special. So many people came to the Foolish Rich Hotel, how much would it cost? Even some big nobles rarely had more than 10 people come to the Foolish Rich Hotel together. Therefore, the consumption here was extraordinarily high. The Foolish Rich Hotel in the Blazing Fire City was already very expensive, but compared with this flagship store, it was much cheaper. However, there were more than 30 people in Ji Dong's group. Even if it was just a meal, it would be an astronomical figure for ordinary people.
However, this was not a problem for the welcoming girls. A pair of twin sisters came up and invited them into the Foolish Rich Hotel.
When they came to the lobby, one of the welcoming girls, Hyōhime, asked, "May I ask if you want to eat or stay?"
It was already evening. Ji Dong said, "Eat first, then stay. Do you have a suite for five people?"
The welcoming girl was stunned for a moment, then she said, "Sir, it seems that only the highest standard Emperor Suite can accommodate more than five people. Deluxe Suites can only accommodate four people."
Ji Dong didn't even think about it, he directly said, "Give me eight Emperor Suites."
"Ah? Sir, you're not joking with me, right? " The welcoming girl looked at Ji Dong in surprise, as if she was looking at a mental patient. Not only her, but the students also looked at their mysterious teacher with a dumbfounded expression. Not only did they come to the Foolish Rich Hotel, but they also wanted to stay in the Emperor Suites. If this was true, they would be too happy. Many people were already cheering in their hearts. They had never seen their teacher Ji Dong make empty promises.
Ji Dong glanced at the welcoming girl and said, "If you can't make the decision, then call someone who can make the decision to see me."
The welcoming girl hesitated for a moment, then she said, "Sir, our Emperor Suite costs 88,888 gold coins per night."
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