Chapter 82: Revelations and Departures

“What’s wrong, Xingyao?”

Bai Yu truly felt a flicker of panic now.

It hadn’t been long since they parted, yet it felt as though they were facing a final farewell.

“Xiao Yu…”

Through her sobs, Lu Xingyao informed Bai Yu of her impending departure for Lugos Academy.

She also recounted the situation regarding the sealing of Xian City International High School.

“I see.”

Bai Yu lowered her head, lost in thought.

She moved closer to Lu Xingyao and embraced her gently.

“It’s alright, Xingyao.

Don’t we still have half a year?

I can reach the Fourth Tier too.”

‘Bai Yu mused internally, wondering if the academy would be able to detect her true age.’

‘After all, she had already transformed into a Witch, which should, in theory, make such detection impossible.’

‘But it doesn’t really matter,’ she continued in her thoughts.

‘Even in another half a year, she’ll still be eighteen, and knowing that she’ll reach the Fourth Tier is what truly counts.’

“Mn…”

Lu Xingyao wiped away her tears, choosing to interpret Bai Yu’s words as mere comfort.

She simply couldn’t take them seriously, for in such a situation, no one would.

[Lugos?

That name is rather intriguing.

Is it merely a coincidence, or is there a genuine connection?]

Moweila’s voice resonated within Bai Yu’s mind, immediately capturing her attention.

“Moweila, do you know anything about this academy’s history?”

[If my suspicions are correct, it must be *that* individual.

I never imagined his influence could still linger into this era.]

Moweila murmured to herself, her tone betraying a hint of surprise at the mention of the name.

“That individual?

Is he truly that formidable?

For his power to transcend eras and still endure!”

[He was merely a somewhat powerful human of his time, a mere ant compared to a Witch.

Nevertheless, for his legacy to have persisted until now, he must have possessed some remarkable qualities.]

“But this is currently the world’s foremost Arcanist academy,” Bai Yu retorted, a note of exasperation in her voice.

“And I don’t even qualify to enter!”

She continued, addressing Moweila with a hint of exasperation.

No matter how much Moweila might disdain the name, its legacy had undeniably grown into the largest in the world by this era.

Meanwhile, Moweila herself was merely a lingering soul, the last of the Witches.

Bai Yu, however, dared not voice that last thought to Moweila.

She knew it would undoubtedly send the ancient Witch into a furious rage.

[Heh, a mere ordinary academy daring to call itself the world’s best.

Simply follow my instructions, and breaking through to the Fourth Tier in half a year will be more than achievable.

And that’s even with your dual spiritual cores, which doubles the difficulty!]

Moweila declared with an air of absolute confidence, seemingly unburdened by any doubt.

Bai Yu, however, couldn’t fathom the source of such unwavering self-assurance.

‘After all,’ Bai Yu thought wryly, ‘every single time I’ve advanced as an Arcanist, it’s had absolutely nothing to do with Moweila…’

“Xiao Yu, don’t you worry,” Lu Xingyao assured her.

“Even when I’m at the academy, I’ll come back to visit you often.

Just stay comfortably at home, and once I truly become the head of the family, I’ll make sure you have the very best resources!”

Lu Xingyao continued to wipe her tears, now completely lost in her vivid daydreams of the future.

This left Bai Yu feeling a tad awkward.

‘Did she really seem like someone who would simply rely on others?’ Bai Yu pondered indignantly.

‘No matter what, I have my pride!’

“I’ll definitely come back to see you before I leave for the academy, Xiao Yu.

And during this time, make sure to stay away from those ‘bad women,’ alright?”

Lu Xingyao gave countless warnings and admonitions, even specifically emphasizing Cecilia.

Although Xian City International High School had completely vanished, in theory, Bai Yu should have no further connection with Cecilia.

Yet, for reasons unknown, Lu Xingyao was plagued by an inexplicable sense of impending crisis.

“Haha!

Alright, alright, I know!”

Bai Yu nodded profusely, not forgetting to plant a kiss on Lu Xingyao’s cheek.

She looked utterly obedient.

This warmed Lu Xingyao’s heart, leaving her convinced that everything would be perfectly fine.

Meanwhile, Bai Yu’s heart churned with turmoil, constantly fearing that her relationship with Cecilia would be exposed.

‘Most of her interactions with Cecilia had occurred within dreams,’ Bai Yu reflected with a touch of bewilderment.

‘How could Lu Xingyao still be so perceptive?’

‘Was this the legendary sixth sense of girls?’ she wondered, a shiver of unease running down her spine.

‘It’s almost terrifying.’

“Hehe, oh, that’s right.

Why was the high school suddenly sealed off?”

Bai Yu swiftly changed the subject, eager to steer Lu Xingyao away from that particular topic.

She genuinely feared her connection with Cecilia might be revealed if the conversation continued.

Moreover, Bai Yu was genuinely curious about the situation.

After all, if the school was gone, she wouldn’t have to attend classes.

‘Wouldn’t it be great to just graduate?’ she thought.

‘It seems I won’t even need to take the college entrance exam now.’

Her true ambition was to directly enter Lugos Academy, making such exams entirely superfluous.

However, Bai Yu still needed to learn more about the academy’s specifics.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t even know how to get there, let alone enroll.

“The reason for the sealing, you ask…”

Hearing Bai Yu change the subject, Lu Xingyao didn’t dwell on their previous conversation.

She didn’t want to doubt Bai Yu, yet a heavy stone of worry still settled in her heart.

“I remember now,” Lu Xingyao said after a moment of thought.

“It’s because the Principal’s true identity was that of an outlaw Arcanist from abroad, someone who has long been on the global wanted list.”

She spoke with an indignant expression, confirming her earlier suspicions.

She had always felt something was off about that old woman, and now it was clear her instincts had been correct.

“What?!

An outlaw Arcanist, a wanted criminal, serving as the principal in a major city?”

Bai Yu was speechless.

This was far too haphazard; it was something no one would believe if she told them.

“Exactly.

This incident enraged the Dragon Summer Investigation Bureau, and many people received severe disciplinary action because of it!”

Bai Yu gasped inwardly.

She now suspected that the dream world she had first entered was a creation of this very Principal.

With this revelation, everything suddenly made sense.

The Principal was likely connected to the Source of Dreams; otherwise, she couldn’t have conjured such dreamscapes.

A shiver of retrospective fear ran through Bai Yu.

She had actually come into contact with such a dangerous entity, and had even used the materials the Principal provided to learn her first Arcanum.

“Xiao Yu, you don’t need to worry,” Lu Xingyao reassured her.

“Although she was an outlaw Arcanist, she had been in hiding for years, making no overt moves.

There’s no need to be concerned about the Arcanum learning materials she gave you.”

Lu Xingyao offered comfort, explaining that after this incident, her family had severed all ties with the old woman and launched a manhunt for her.

After all, they had once had dealings with the Principal.

A wave of regret washed over Lu Xingyao.

She should have thoroughly investigated the Principal much earlier; then Bai Yu wouldn’t have been put in such a perilous situation.

At that moment, her heart ached with profound regret.

If that individual were still alive, Lu Xingyao vowed she would never let her escape justice.

Outside the window, the distinct hum of a car engine broke the silence.

An aura of spiritual energy, too, began to emanate from beyond.

Lu Xingyao immediately realized what it meant: her parents had arrived to pick her up.

Given the gravity of the situation, her parents had personally led a retinue of guards to Xian City to collect her.

Thanks to Lu Xingyao’s protection, the former female driver and bodyguard had not been dismissed.

Otherwise, in such circumstances, the driver would likely have faced grave consequences.