THE RISE OF THE DRAGON.

154. BACK TO THE COURTYARD.

When Ui Yong Jiang and his friends came out, the woman was shocked when she saw Ui Yong Jiang had broken through to the Fifth stage of the Origin Plane.

‘Could he have released that aura yesterday?’ He asked himself.

The timing of Ui Yong Jiang's breakthrough and the release of the aura was too coincidental. He knew on the previous day, Ui Yong Jiang was still at the Fourth stage.

‘No, it shouldn't, the aura I feel is not something that the Fifth stage Origin Plane Elementalist should have.’ He pondered.

The aura he felt was stronger than that of a Sixth Stage Origin Plane Elementalist, so he could not relate Ui Yong Jiang's breakthrough to the aura.

“You broke through yesterday.” She said.

“Yes, I was already close to breaking through before I left the trial ground.” replied Ui Yong Jiang.

“That's good, the empire needs more people like you.” The woman nodded repeatedly while studying Ui Yong Jiang.

“Thank you for yesterday.” Ui Yong Jiang bowed slightly.

“Nothing. Oho! How's your pet?” The woman asked as she looked at the Void in Ui Yong Jiang's hands.

Void currently closed her eyes. He woke up the night before when Ui Yong Jiang and his friends were talking,

but since they could not show the others that he was fine, he had to pretend to be asleep.

“She's better now, but it'll take quite a while before she wakes up.” Ui Yong Jiang smiled gently.

“What elements does your cat have?” The woman asked curiously.

“Angin.” Ui Yong Jiang said just like that.

“Hmm, this is fast enough for a Wind Elementalist.” The woman continued to stare at Void.

‘It looks like the Overlord Plane experts saw it when he helped me, but fortunately, they don't have any

knowledge of the space element. No wonder he wanted to take the Void, he was planning on learning it.’ thought Ui Yong Jiang.

Ui Yong Jiang smiled without answering any further, he had already told him that the Void was a Wind Elementalist, there was no reason for him to continue answering his questions.

Seeing no more response from Ui Yong Jiang, the woman wisely stopped asking about Void.

“Are you all going back to your Academy, or are you willing to join the imperial army?” She asked.

After the imperial citizens broke through to the Origin Plane, they were able to freely join the imperial army.

They will all be given positions according to their stages, as well as their potential. The woman felt that with Ui Yong Jiang's talent, her position would not be slight.

“We have not decided.” Jade lin replied.

Of all, only Ui Yong Jiang and Yong We did not have a prominent background. Given his background,

the possibility of him joining the army was very high as it would improve his family background.

Ui Yong Jiang on the other hand, did not seem like someone who cared about the empire or joined any power. Just like Mei ling and Jade lin, she did not want to get involved in any hardships.

“Hmm, okay. They'll drop you off at the Capital.” said the woman.

“You don't need to worry too much about us, just drop us at the imperial border.” Mei ling waved, rejecting the idea of the woman to take them to the capital.

The group planned to travel around the empire while returning to the Academy.

Ui Yong Jiang told them of his desire to return to Red City to check if his mother was there, or if there was any news about him.

“No, it is not safe to let the four of you roam around the empire, especially after what happened yesterday.” The woman immediately rejected their advice.

Leaving the four alone might mean their deaths. He felt the Azure kingdom was not giving up

on their attempt to kill Ui Yong Jiang. So they would most likely send people to chase after them.

“Good, take us to Red City.” Mei ling said after getting a nod from Ui Yong Jiang.

The woman looked at them before nodding helplessly. He knew he couldn't change their minds, so he

only being able to agree to take them to Red City, after all, it was deep within the empire. Although it was a small town, it was relatively safe.

“This will be the guard that accompanies all of you, they are all at the Eighth stage of the Origin Plane.” The woman introduced them to five young men.

The young men all looked to be in their late twenties. According to the woman, after they left the Academy, they joined the imperial army.

The reason they were already at the Eighth stage was because of the items provided by the empire for their growth.

Ui Yong Jiang and the others naturally knew he was just saying this to try to lure them into joining the imperial army.

Other than smiling, they showed no signs of thinking about it, except for Yong we.

“Maybe they are from a great background.” He thinks.

He wanted to tell the emperor about them, even though his rank was not high, he could tell his superiors about them.

They all told him their names, he easily recognized the families of Mei linh and Giok lin, but he knew nothing about the Yong we family.

“How about you?” He looked at Ui Yong Jiang.

“Ui Yong Jiang.” said Ui Yong Jiang.

“Only Ui Yong Jiang?” The woman could not help but ask.

Ui Yong Jiang looked at him for a while, his last name was something he rarely spoke, even his mother rarely used it.

He thought hard about it, but like the Yong we family, he knew nothing about it.

‘Maybe they are a small family, this will increase the chances of him deciding to join the imperial army.’ He thinks in his heart.

Of all Ui Yong Jiang's friends, the,

Ui Yong Jiang was the one he wanted the most, Yong we was the second, then Jade lin, before Mei ling.

He put Mei ling at the end of the list because he didn't see her move other than cheering excitedly on the sidelines, so he didn't know how strong she was.

“OK. They will take you to Red City, be sure to go to your Academics soon, the empire will probably call the four of you.” She said.

There was a chance the empire would call them once they got news of what was happening here.

Ui Yong Jiang's talent and ruthlessness would make him a terrifying figure if placed on the battlefield.

Elemental warrior Yong we is strong, Jade lin cannot be eliminated from the picture either. But Mei ling, there was nothing she could say about him.

The group immediately left the camp, heading towards Red City. The trip will take at least a day and a half,

which is on the grounds that they travel without rest.

But since the beasts could not fly continuously for a long time, they naturally had to rest during the journey.

Two days later.

The sun was about to set when two large birds landed in the forest.

These were the birds that brought Ui Yong Jiang and his friends from the border of the magical beast forest. The trip was surprisingly safe.

The young men guarding the group did not believe it would be this peaceful, according to what the woman had told them,

they thought they would be attacked while bringing Ui Yong Jiang and his friends here, but even magical beasts did not attack them.

“Thank you, we will go now.” Ui Yong Jiang said as he led the group out of the forest.

Ten minutes later.

“Is this your home city?” Mei ling asked as she looked at the city gate.

This was the smallest city gate he had ever seen.

Jade lin and Yong we also looked at the city walls with curiosity. Although Yong We is not from a big family,

his hometown was larger than Red City, even his mayor was on the Origin Plane.

“Yes, I spent fifteen years of my life here.” Ui Yong Jiang nodded with a gentle smile.

He couldn't say he was too attached to this city, after all, his memories here weren't so pleasant. Other than her mother, she had no other friends here.

“Come, let's check. I'll show you where I live.” He walked through the city gate, heading towards the city.

The guards at the gate were all at the Fusion Plane. Unlike the gates of big cities like Lunar City, and others, Red City was not crowded. The activity is minimal because traders rarely come here.

The group entered, Mei ling and Yong we specifically looked around curiously.

Giik lin would occasionally look around, but would then focus on their journey.

Ui Yong Jiang immediately reached the building where he used to live. He saw her, and it was just like the way he left her, it was just that, he still felt there was less, his mother.

She stood by the roadside looking at it, “This is where I grew up.”

Others had guessed it seeing him standing here staring at the building for some time.

“It's good.” Jade lin smiled gently.

Mei ling and Yong We looked at the building for some time.

“So, what do you usually do for fun here?” ask Mei ling.