My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel - Chapter 76

76: Chapter 76: Departure for the Northern Territory!

76: Chapter 76: Departure for the Northern Territory!

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

At last, the day of departure arrived.

After saying goodbye to Qianqian and the others, Gu Xing headed to the departure point for the Northern Territory.

This was a flying guardian beast base outside Imperial Capital City.

The flying guardian beasts here could take you anywhere.

This time, the team heading to the Northern Territory included not only several Extraordinary Tier Five students from the National Academy, but also elites from other academies.

As luck would have it, the National Academy students were the very same seniors Gu Xing had crushed at the opening ceremony.

When they saw Gu Xing, a trace of awe flashed in their eyes, and they immediately came over warmly to greet him.

Although Gu Xing couldn’t remember what they looked like, seeing their friendly attitude, he nodded in response.

Soon, a Commander Level Beast Master began checking the roster.

After confirming everyone was present, he announced loudly:
“Listen up, everyone-time to assign rooms!”
The journey to the Northern Territory was long: first, they’d enter an alternate space, then fly for nearly a month before reaching the border.

As a result, the flying guardian beasts were equipped with small rooms on their backs, making sure everyone could rest a bit during the long trip.

However, the rooms were limited in number, only enough for three or four people each; the others had to squeeze into a big common bunk.

Of course, this arrangement was intentional, treating the strong with special privileges and motivating the weaker ones.

This Commander Level Beast Master was from the National Academy, so he naturally recognized Gu Xing.

Without hesitation, he assigned the largest room to Gu Xing.

But this decision instantly ignited the dissatisfaction of students from other academies.

“Why him?!

He’s only Extraordinary Tier One-how does he get a whole room to himself?”
“Heh, so that’s what connections get you!

I bet even his spot on the expedition was handed out thanks to his background!”
“Damn, just an Extraordinary Tier One and he thinks he can walk all over us?”
Even by the original assignment rules, these people likely wouldn’t have gotten private rooms either.€‹€‹
€‹But watching an “Extraordinary Tier One” enjoy special treatment right in front of them was just unbearable.€‹€‹
This is the jealousy rooted in human nature!

But before Gu Xing even had a chance to react, the other Extraordinary Tier Five students from the National Academy couldn’t stand it anymore.€‹€‹
€‹Calling Gu Xing trash?

Did that mean they were even lower than trash?€‹€‹
€‹Could they tolerate that?!€‹€‹
The most hot-tempered buzz-cut Beast Master glared sharply and strode forward, shouting angrily:
€‹€‹”How dare you insult someone from the National Academy?

You’re asking for it!”€‹€‹
Before the words even faded, he swung up his hand and instantly summoned his guardian beast-
€‹An Epic Talent, Extraordinary Tier Five Gale Wolf!€‹€‹
You have to know, Epic Level beasts aren’t really rare at the National Academy, but for students from other schools, that’s on another level!

€‹The Gale Wolf gave a low growl, and its terrifying presence made everyone instantly pale.€‹€‹
Three minutes later…

A row of bruised and battered students lined up, bowing deeply before Gu Xing, voices trembling as they apologized:
€‹€‹”Sorry, Brother Xing!

We were blind!”€‹€‹
€‹€‹”Sorry!

We shouldn’t have run our mouths!”€‹€‹
…

Looking at this group of well-behaved, black-and-blue students, Gu Xing’s mouth twitched, speechless for a moment.€‹€‹
€‹And that buzz-cut Beast Master…

Raleigh scratched his head, giving Gu Xing a big, honest grin.

Gu Xing nodded politely at him:
“Thank you!”
Hearing that, Raleigh suddenly got a little embarrassed and stammered:€‹€‹
€‹€‹”Uh, um… It’s nothing!

I’m Raleigh, from Chuanshu!

I just think… you’re so cool, and super strong…”€‹€‹
€‹€‹”You shouldn’t be insulted by them!”€‹€‹
€‹He got more and more fired up, his eyes even starting to shine.€‹€‹
Something’s off!

Liu Li keenly sensed the weird vibe and shot Raleigh a suspicious look.€‹€‹
This guy… don’t tell me he’s got a crush on the Master?!

€‹The possibility made Liu Li’s pupils shrink!€‹€‹
€‹€‹”Master, let’s get inside!”€‹€‹
€‹Not waiting for Gu Xing’s response, she grabbed his sleeve and dragged him away toward the room on the flying beast’s back.€‹€‹
€‹Raleigh stood there dumbfounded.€‹€‹
€‹His classmates glanced at each other, and-right on cue-took several steps back, keeping a safe distance from him.€‹€‹
Suspicious!!

…

Villa Verona.€‹€‹
“Old man!

I want to go to the National Academy!”
Veronica stomped a foot on the redwood table, hand on hip, glaring down at the Chief Beast Master of the Council…
Verocan!

He also had another identity-Veronica’s father!

This man, as famous as Long Zhenguo, one of the strongest of the Human Race, was now twitching at the mouth but forced to swallow his anger:
“No way!

Netherworld already told me, you just want to go to Longxia for that brat named Gu Xing!”
“No punk’s going to steal my daughter away!

Dream on!”
“It’s not your call!” Veronica slammed the table.

“Try stopping me and we’re done!”
Verocan’s temple pulsed hard.

In the Human Race, only Veronica could get away with talking to him like this.

“Nika…” he forced out a stiff smile, “Even if I agree, you know Longxia would never go along with it, right?”
Veronica tilted her head, thinking.

It’s true-with her status as the Speaker’s daughter, if anything happened in Longxia…
She could already picture her old man storming in with the whole Council army and turning Longxia upside down.

“Then I’ll go to the Northern Territory!”
“Ridiculous!

Any extraordinary materials you need, I can have delivered.

Why go to that godforsaken place?”
“Old-man!” The girl pressed closer, one syllable at a time.

“Stop me again, and I’ll really flip out!”
Seeing Veronica’s very serious face, Verocan let out a long sigh.

He knew his daughter all too well…
Even if he said no, this girl would sneak out anyway.

“Fine.” Suddenly, he got serious.

“But you must contract with White Emperor.”
“No!

It’s so ugly!”
Verocan nearly choked.

That was a Demigod Talent Monarch Level guardian beast-a treasure the whole Council couldn’t find a second of!

“No contract with White Emperor, forget it.” He was firm as a rock.

Veronica’s eyes spun.

She knew this was her father’s final bottom line…
If her safety wasn’t guaranteed, there’s no way Verocan would let her go!

“Deal!”
The Nether Spirit Leopard beside her quietly turned away, unable to watch this father-daughter showdown.

Miss Veronica was simply being held on too short a leash…
So stifling!

“Leopard~” Veronica suddenly hugged its neck, eyes sparkling, “I heard there’s a special secret realm in the Northern Territory…”
The Nether Spirit Leopard helplessly swiped its tail against her wrist.

She liked peaceful days, sure, but…
She’d lucked into this sort of mistress, what can you do!

Just then…
Veronica suddenly slumped, grumbling dejectedly:
“But I have to contract with that dumb bear…”
The Nether Spirit Leopard twitched at that.

Anyone else who got such a powerful beast would be over the moon…
Only Veronica looked utterly disgusted.

“Whatever, once the contract’s done, we’re off to Northern Territory!”
“I bet Gu Xing will go there too!

Leopard, we’ll go find him then!”
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