Chapter 63

The concentration of elemental energy within Jialicheng has always been higher than outside, and the concentration here is even higher than in other areas of Jialicheng, at least in the areas he has visited. If one were to cultivate here, it would definitely be more efficient. It truly is a very good place!

After walking for about ten minutes, Tang San could feel the terrain rising. In the distance, a tall wall came into view. These towering walls were built from the trunks of giant trees, standing at least fifteen meters high, making it impossible to see what was inside from the outside.

In front of them were two large gates, the largest Tang San had seen in this world besides the city gates of Jialicheng.

The gates were even taller than the adjacent city walls. At the top, a huge plaque hung, inscribed with large characters.

"Jiali Academy!"

Tang San read out the four characters.

Zhang Tianshao nodded and said, "That's right, it's Jiali Academy. This is also the highest-level academy in all of Jialicheng. In every main city of the monster and spirit races, there is such a high-level academy. Only those with exceptional talent or noble status have the qualifications to study here. There are many entry requirements for the high-level academy, including age, cultivation, background, and lineage, all of which must be evaluated. Only those who meet the criteria are eligible to enter."

"Is this our Redemption Academy?" Tang San asked in confusion.

Zhang Tianshao's lips twitched. "What are you dreaming about? If we could have such an academy, would humans still be vassals? Follow me." As he spoke, he pulled Tang San and did not continue walking towards Jiali Academy. Instead, they took a small, inconspicuous path into the forest.

Walking through the forest, they basically followed the outer wall of Jiali Academy. After walking along the wall for a long time and then moving to a higher area, they seemed to have reached the side and rear of Jiali Academy. In the distance, a cluster of houses appeared in Tang San's field of vision.

Due to the tall walls, Tang San had not been able to see inside Jiali Academy before. The wooden houses in front of him felt familiar, similar to the buildings in Fenglang Town.

These wooden houses were outside the thick walls of Jiali Academy. As Tang San and Zhang Tianshao got closer, he immediately noticed that most of the people in this area were humans.

Some people saw Zhang Tianshao returning and greeted him with smiles.

"Old Zhang, you're back. Want to have a drink tonight?"

"Not now, just got back, a bit tired," Zhang Tianshao replied with a chuckle.

"Tired? Did you do something bad? Hahaha!"

The atmosphere here was surprisingly relaxed. As they entered this area that resembled a small town, Tang San saw only humans.

Feeling the surrounding atmosphere, he suddenly had a sense of being in a different world.

There were no fewer than a few thousand humans living here. What surprised him was that these few thousand people did not have the numbness of slaves. Most of them were at ease, just like humans in his previous life.

A few thousand people! All vassals? There are so many vassals in Jialicheng? And the atmosphere here was completely different from what he had seen in other places. At least the humans here walked with their heads held high.

"Here, is..." Tang San began, but his mouth was covered.

"The name I told you, only you should know. Don't say it out loud, understand?" Zhang Tianshao whispered.

"Okay," Tang San nodded.

Zhang Tianshao led him into the town and said as they walked, "Are you surprised that there are so many people here, and they are clearly not slaves?"

Tang San nodded.

Zhang Tianshao explained, "That's because this town exists because of Jiali Academy. Whether it's the monster race or the spirit race, nurturing the next generation is very important. High-level academies have a high status in both races. Almost every high-level academy's principal is concurrently the city lord. The highest-level academy is in the Holy City, where the Ancestral Court personally oversees it. Therefore, the level of Jiali Academy is even higher than the city lord's residence. Here, regardless of race, any monster who can pass the entrance exams and study here is considered an elite. And the existence of our town is to serve Jiali Academy. Do you understand?"

Tang San suddenly understood. No wonder this town existed in dependence on Jiali Academy. Indeed, such a large academy would require a lot of resources and services. Although humans lack innate abilities and can only gain some strength through the Demon God Transformation, they are skilled and dexterous, making them very suitable as vassals to serve the academy.

At the same time, he also understood that the Redemption Academy of the Redemption Organization should be in this town. With the cover of this prestigious academy, the Redemption Organization could exist here. It must be one of their most important bases.

Zhang Tianshao led Tang San to a wooden house deep in the town and pushed open the gate to enter.

He brought Tang San into the wooden house, instructed him to rest for a while, and then left.

After Zhang Tianshao left, Tang San observed the surroundings. The interior of the wooden house was simple but well-equipped with all the necessary living items.

The elemental energy here was very rich. Although he didn't know how it compared to inside Jiali Academy, it was certainly much stronger than in Fenglang Town and even more so than in Jialicheng.

How far is this place from the Meigongzi Milk Tea Shop in the city center? Once settled, he would need to explore the route.

Tang San thought to himself.

A few thousand human vassals lived here. This was the first piece of "holy land" for human survival that he had seen. At least compared to the places he had seen before, it could be considered a holy land.

Not long after, Zhang Tianshao returned, accompanied by a tall man.

The man looked to be in his thirties or forties, standing over two meters tall. He was very muscular, with granite-like arms exposed. His face was rugged, but his eyes were calm.

"Is this him?" the tall man asked Zhang Tianshao.

Zhang Tianshao was clearly very respectful. "Yes, I've tested him. If you're not satisfied, you can test him yourself."

The middle-aged man nodded silently and said to Tang San, "Follow me."

Tang San didn't say anything. Since he was here, he would go with the flow. He stood up and followed the middle-aged man and Zhang Tianshao out.

The middle-aged man's status in the town was clearly high. People on the road would greet him when they saw him.

Town Mayor! That's what everyone called him. This middle-aged man was the town mayor, a human mayor, not someone appointed by the monster race. This was quite unusual, Tang San thought to himself.

But he didn't ask any more questions and just followed the middle-aged man.

They arrived at a wooden house at the back of the town, and the town mayor and Zhang Tianshao led Tang San inside.

This wooden house was clearly larger, with no excessive decoration inside, but it had a strong sense of life.

The town mayor looked at Tang San calmly and said, "Introduce yourself. What are you good at?"

Tang San said succinctly, "My name is Tang San. I come from Fenglang Town and am nine years old. I have the Wind Wolf Transformation ability and am skilled in wind blade manipulation."

Hearing Tang San's calm and composed voice, the town mayor's eyes narrowed, then he turned to Zhang Tianshao, "You said he's at the fourth stage?"

Zhang Tianshao nodded. "Yes. I fought with him, and I had trouble blocking his wind blades. The wind blades he controls are the most exquisite I've ever seen. I also asked Wang Yanfeng, and Wang Yanfeng said that he seems to have met some of our people when he was young and received some guidance. However, to cultivate to the fourth stage at such a young age, his talent is indeed very good."