Chapter 1288: Chapter 1259: Each Their Own Path
Actually, when he returned to the Academy of Paradise, Li Chen noticed that not only Black Stone City but even the atmosphere within the academy seemed to have changed.
Because the academy was not as lively as it used to be, it had become quite deserted and there seemed to be significantly fewer students around.
However, upon hearing Wang Qiu’s words, Li Chen roughly understood some parts.
“The lord of Black Stone City has Union Level strength, while I’m at Black Rope Rank. In Black Stone City, there’s another Earth-level expert from the Black Rope Hell. But throughout Black Stone City, only the three of us are at the Earth Level,” Wang Qiu shook his head.
“Although three Earth-level experts seem like a lot—in some minor races, they don’t even have Low-Level rank strong—but if the Demon Clan truly attacks Black Stone City, these three Earth Levels might not be of much use.”
While Wang Qiu spoke, he looked at Li Chen with some anticipation.
Initially, he knew Li Chen’s strength was not only strong but potentially quite formidable.
And this time, Li Chen, after being out, had undergone some change in aura, indicating this trip made him even stronger.
He sincerely hoped such a strong expert would stay and help them.
However, under Wang Qiu’s expectant gaze, Li Chen lightly shook his head: “Principal, I understand your intentions. If possible, I would also like to help Black Stone City. But given the current situation, I might not stay in Black Stone City for much longer.”
Upon hearing Li Chen’s words, a hint of regret flashed in Wang Qiu’s eyes. Although he didn’t have much expectation in the first place, hearing Li Chen’s refusal, Wang Qiu couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed.
“Oh, yes.” Suddenly remembering something, Li Chen asked: “Principal, have you heard any news about the Elf Race?”
“Elf Race?” Wang Qiu was taken aback.
Li Chen nodded: “I have some ties with members of the Elf Race. Now that the war has broken out, I want to know their current situation.”
“Well…” Hearing Li Chen’s words, Wang Qiu’s face showed a look of contemplation: “I haven’t heard about the Elf Race recently. But some time ago, I heard something regarding the Elf Race. It seems among the races targeted by the Demon Clan, including our Human Race, the Elf Race is also one of them.”
Hearing this, Li Chen’s gaze turned contemplative as he nodded.
The Chupacabra didn’t lie—indeed, the Elf Race should be one of the primary targets of the Demon Clan.
Compared to the Human Race, which is more city-based and spread out, the Elf Race is much fewer in number and also more concentrated.
If the Demon Clan sends a large batch of experts at once, the Elf Race might suffer more misfortune than the Human Race.
“Principal, as I mentioned before, I have some ties with the Elf Race. With the situation as it is, I wish to visit the Elf Race to check on them. If my friends are alright, I naturally will return. By then, I will also contribute my part for Black Stone City,” Li Chen said.
Li Chen didn’t mention another thing: if he can’t return, it would mean he’s in trouble.
Although Wang Qiu didn’t know what kind of ties Li Chen had with the Elf Race, he realized he couldn’t restrict Li Chen’s freedom. Helplessly, he just nodded gently.
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“What? The teacher is leaving?”
“Where is the teacher going? I remember the teacher saying he has no family, nothing holding him back?”
“I heard the war has broken out. Why is the teacher leaving Black Stone City at this time?”
The news of Li Chen leaving quickly spread among the students, and upon hearing it, they were instantly in an uproar.
After this period of interaction, everyone had completely accepted this new teacher; in fact, they had formed an indescribable trust and mentor-student relationship with Li Chen.
But at this moment, Li Chen suddenly announced he was leaving, leaving all the students rather stunned.
During dinner, Li Chen gathered with a group of students.
“What’s going on with you all, why the long faces?” Li Chen said smilingly to the students: “Are you not satisfied with the meal the teacher is treating you to?”
“No!” Beatrice quickly responded: “It’s just, teacher, we heard you are leaving Black Stone City?”
“Yes.” Li Chen nodded: “I never thought that this dinner I’m hosting would turn into a farewell feast.”
“Why are you leaving, teacher?” a student couldn’t help but ask.
Li Chen thought for a moment and then said: “Because of some personal matters.”
“You’ve seen the situation in the city yourselves; there must have been some significant events during our absence. While I don’t have any relatives here, I do have a few friends. So, I want to temporarily leave Black Stone City to check on my friends.”
Li Weisi couldn’t help but ask: “Does that mean you will be coming back, teacher?”
“If nothing unexpected happens, I should return,” Li Chen said with a smile as he nodded.
In his heart, he also hoped nothing unexpected would occur.
Though so far, he hadn’t found a clue about returning to the Main World, the chaos clearly was not what he wished for.
Upon hearing Li Chen’s words, the students seemed comforted and collectively let out a sigh of relief.
“Alright, alright, didn’t you all complain about not having eaten something good in a month? Now the dishes are here, if you don’t dig in, I’ll finish them all by myself!” Li Chen promptly said.
With Li Chen’s words, the students seemed to snap back to reality—as did Li Chen, already in the midst of a culinary whirlwind; even the girls were no longer mindful of their image and joined the army in grabbing food.
After dinner, Li Chen walked alone on the streets of Black Stone City, purchasing some materials.
These materials were all auxiliary in nature.
The people from the minor world seemed very low-level in distinguishing between Alchemy and Herbs; while Li Chen was bitterly cultivating breakthroughs in the forest, he also spent a few days collecting numerous herbs.
He planned to refine these herbs tonight.
By early morning the next day, when the students got up from bed one by one, they were surprised to find a bottle of Pill at the head of their beds.
Each bottle contained the Pills most suited to their current state and most needed.
This was refined by Li Chen based on their individual circumstances.
At Li Weisi’s bedside, Li Chen also left a note.
As for Li Chen himself, he had already left Black Stone City.
These students have their future paths to follow.
And Li Chen has his own journey to continue.