Chapter 39

The night was cool like water. Jiang Yi continued to treat his injuries until midnight. The wound on his left shoulder had healed considerably, but his broken leg would not recover in a short time. The pills Chun Ya bought were only of medium human grade, and he only took one. Even with the black primordial energy amplification, he barely managed to control his injuries.

The night was deep, and the surroundings were silent. The bustling Jiang family courtyard had finally fallen silent. Jiang Yi opened his eyes.

He struggled to stand up, dragging his broken leg to the inner hall to fetch a piece of dried meat, chewing it with clear water. After eating, he circulated a thread of black primordial energy to the meridians near his left ear, enhancing his hearing to a terrifying level.

After listening for a while, he confirmed that no one was lurking nearby to monitor him. He tore a few strips of cloth from the bedsheet, tightly binding his broken leg with a short wooden board. Then, he tiptoed and leaned on a wooden stick, slowly heading outside.

Today, he had broken his leg in public, and the incident had caused a great commotion. Even if someone in the Jiang family wanted to harm him, they wouldn't dare to act in the next two days. He needed to leave the Jiang family, and tonight was the best opportunity. Otherwise, if someone monitored him later, he wouldn't have a chance to leave.

The west gate had a guard on duty, and the west courtyard had guards patrolling. If Jiang Yi's leg was fine, he could easily slip out. Fortunately, it was late at night, and the guards were not as diligent. The Jiang family was large and powerful, and ordinary thieves wouldn't dare to come to the Jiang family courtyard.

After half an hour, Jiang Yi, with great effort, finally reached the wall of the Jiang family's west courtyard. He didn't dare to go through the west gate and had to climb over the wall.

"Black primordial energy!"

Looking at the towering wall that was two zhang high, Jiang Yi gritted his teeth and circulated a thread of black primordial energy to his right foot. Then, he stomped his foot, and his body immediately shot upward like a rocket. He bit the wooden stick in his mouth and used his hands to continuously and quickly grab the wall, using the force to climb up.

"Bang!"

His body finally stopped two feet from the top of the wall. The upward force had almost disappeared. He swiftly drew the green dagger he had taken from Ma Fei and plunged it into the wall, using the force to flip and jump onto the wall, then leap down.

Climbing up the wall was easy, but coming down was difficult. Jiang Yi's body plummeted, and with his leg severely injured, his balance was completely off. Afraid of injuring his left leg, he had to land on his right leg first and then quickly roll forward while holding his injured leg.

"Hisss..."

Despite his best efforts to protect his injured leg with his hands, he still couldn't avoid touching it, causing him to sweat cold and his body to convulse. After a brief rest, he immediately got up, leaned on the wooden stick, and tiptoed quickly toward the Martial Hall.

The Jiang family had clan rules: clan members were not allowed to leave without cause, and they could not leave Tianyu City without permission, or they would be considered traitors. Once determined as a traitor, the Jiang family would issue a capture order, and the Martial Hall members would be sent to hunt them down. Clan members could also kill them on the spot if they saw them.

Jiang Yi had left the Jiang family for three months last time, with the help of Manager Rong. Since he was insignificant in the family, everything went smoothly. This time, many people would pay attention to him. Once they discovered he was gone, the Jiang family's capture order would be issued quickly.

Jiang Yi was well aware of these matters, but he had to escape tonight. Otherwise, he would have no choice but to die. Jiang Yunshi, Jiang Yunshe, and Jiang Yunshan all wanted to kill him...

The only way to escape the Jiang family's pursuit was to enter the Martial Hall. Jiang Yi didn't know what to do next, but he had to take it one step at a time and survive first.

Previously, he still harbored some hopes for the Jiang family. Many times, he thought about taking Xiao Nu and fleeing far away, but he never dared to do so. If he left and was labeled a traitor, he would be a wanderer for life, and the reputation of the Elder would be ruined. Now, he was disillusioned with the Jiang family. To survive and for Xiao Nu, he had to take a bold and risky move!

To leave, he must first heal his injuries, and the Martial Hall was the best place to do so. Not only the Jiang family, but even the Ji family wouldn't dare to kill anyone in the Martial Hall. Besides, he had a disguised identity in the Martial Hall, and no one should suspect that he was the Gray Wolf.

"Whew!"

It took an hour for Jiang Yi to reach the Martial Hall. The vast square was empty, and the main gate was closed, but the side gate was open. A black-armored guard stood at the door like a wooden stake, possibly asleep.

"Who?"

Jiang Yi's approach woke the guard. His eyes scanned the area, and upon seeing the grim Gray Wolf mask under the dim moonlight, he relaxed but still asked cautiously, "Are you the Gray Wolf?"

"Brother Guard, it's me!"

Jiang Yi also relaxed. This guard was the one who had first led him into the Martial Hall, and they were somewhat acquainted and had some rapport.

The black-armored guard quickly came down and helped Jiang Yi inside, asking curiously, "Hey, Gray Wolf, what happened to you? Your leg is broken? Manager Yang will definitely scold you!"

Jiang Yi gave a bitter laugh, quickly took out two purple gold leaves from his pocket, and whispered, "Brother Guard, don't ask so many questions. Please take me back to my room and keep my secret. Don't let anyone know my leg is broken. I beg you!"

The black-armored guard's eyes lit up at the sight of the purple gold leaves. He took them without showing any signs and nodded, "Don't worry, brother, I won't tell anyone."

The black-armored guard quickly led Jiang Yi into the training room. It was midnight, and no one was in the training room. After Jiang Yi returned to his room, he felt completely at ease.

After the guard left, Jiang Yi sat down to practice and heal his injuries. He was woken by footsteps outside when it was dawn.

The black-armored guard reported to Manager Yang, and it was impossible to keep this a secret from him. When Manager Yang saw Jiang Yi's broken leg, his face darkened. Jiang Yi was a cash cow, and the recruitment for the Spirit Beast Mountain and the Western Garrison was about to begin. The list of people signing up for training had already been scheduled for ten days later...

Manager Yang's eyes flickered several times, and he asked coldly, "Gray Wolf, what happened to your leg when you went home? And why did you come back alone in the middle of the night? What happened?"

Jiang Yi gave a bitter smile, "Nothing much. I had a conflict with a clan member. I injured him, and he broke my leg. I was afraid he would seek revenge, so I came back in the middle of the night. I'm sorry, Manager."

"Ah, you kid!"

Manager Yang shook his head and gave a bitter laugh, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, does your clan know you are the Gray Wolf? And do they have any objections to you being in the Martial Hall for a long time?"

"Ha ha!"

Jiang Yi shook his head and laughed lightly, "Manager, do you think the clan would still let me be a training partner if they knew I was the Gray Wolf? Don't worry, I am insignificant in the clan. Even if I die in the Martial Hall, no one in the clan would care."

"Alright then!"

Manager Yang pondered for a moment and said, "I'll get you a dozen high-grade human-grade healing pills. Try to recover as soon as possible and don't leave any lingering injuries. However, the cost of these pills will be deducted from your salary."

"Thank you, Manager Yang." Jiang Yi's spirits lifted, and he quickly bowed in gratitude.

"Ah..."

Manager Yang sighed deeply and walked out, muttering to himself, "The Spirit Beast Mountain Academy recruitment is only twenty days away. With this kid injured, the loss is significant!"

"Spirit Beast Mountain Academy?"

Jiang Yi's body suddenly trembled, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind. His eyes instantly shone like stars, and he murmured excitedly, "Yes! The Spirit Beast Mountain Academy. I can participate in the recruitment trials! If I can successfully become a special student, the Jiang family won't dare to kill me. They will even protect and court me, and I can leave Tianyu City with Xiao Nu in broad daylight."

The Spirit Beast Mountain was one of the three major academies on the continent. Being a formal student there would earn the attention of various countries. Upon successful graduation, they would be granted titles by the feudal lords, and their future would be limitless.

If he could successfully enter the Spirit Beast Mountain Academy, the Jiang family would absolutely not dare to harm him. He could leave the Jiang family and Tianyu City with Xiao Nu in a grand manner. This way, the Elder's reputation wouldn't be damaged, and he wouldn't have to bear the label of a traitor, wandering for life with Xiao Nu.

In the past, with his low strength, he never thought about participating in the Spirit Beast Mountain Academy recruitment. This time, he easily defeated Jiang Rulong, making him realize that the gap between him and the talented clan members wasn't too far. He had a chance to secure one of the five spots because... no one knew that his mysterious black primordial energy had many magical functions.

"However, I have a contract with the Martial Hall! I must be a training partner for five years?"

Jiang Yi's head ached. As a cash cow, the Martial Hall wouldn't let him leave easily. Ten thousand taels of purple gold! Even if the Jiang family wanted to pay, it would be difficult.

"Rustle, rustle, rustle!"

While Jiang Yi was deep in thought, Manager Yang entered with three bottles of pills. He quickly gathered his thoughts and chatted a few sentences with Manager Yang, then swallowed a pill and pretended to practice and heal his injuries.

After Manager Yang left, Jiang Yi immediately opened his eyes, his eyes shining with determination. He carefully thought it through and confirmed that entering the Spirit Beast Mountain Academy was his best option.

"Heal, recover first, and then focus on mastering the Bursting Primordial Palm. Once I master this martial technique, I can secure a spot. Finally, I'll try to negotiate with the Martial Hall. As long as they let me leave, any conditions are negotiable! I can't stay in Tianyu City for a moment longer!"

Jiang Yi pondered for a while, cleared his thoughts, and focused on healing his injuries.