Chapter 39: The Return

Fu Siqiao did not know how she managed to walk out of the teacher's office. Her mind was a complete blank, her eyes were vacant and dull, and her steps were unsteady.

Xu Zhixing had been waiting outside, consumed by anxiety. Seeing Fu Siqiao emerge, she immediately rushed forward, wanting to ask how things went, but Fu Siqiao walked past her as if she were invisible.

Xu Zhixing stood there, stunned, filled with worry and distress.

Jiang Chaozhou walked over and gently pulled Xu Zhixing aside.

As for Bai Majun himself, he had yet to fully grasp whether this was reality and was still trying to process it all when a staff member arrived to inform him that it was time to go on stage for his performance.

She delivered a kick with such tremendous force that it tore through the air with a whistling sound, giving Zheng Han a fright.

In addition to Lin Dong and Xiao Yan, many other Sons of Planes had received the message; Han Li was one of them. With the help of the Palm Heaven Bottle, Han Li’s cultivation was growing rapidly. The pills he purchased, once catalyzed by the bottle, doubled in effectiveness, much to his delight.

Shangguan Yunyue was known for her impartiality and approachable nature, holding a respected position in the hearts of all the disciples. Now that she had fallen victim to a treacherous plot and her fate remained unknown, the disciples were furious and heartbroken. Yet, limited by their strength, they were unable to rescue her and could only vent their frustration in whispers and sighs behind the scenes.

Of course, it was impossible for him to have colluded with the servants. He didn't even want to think about it—when he had been "left hanging bare on the tree," where would he have found the money to bribe anyone?

He had even crafted eight fuse bombs, using the trigger fuses Jiang Ming had left over at the academy.

She planted a kiss, and Cao Yue did not get angry; the heart that had been hanging in suspense finally settled, and his mood improved even further.

The unbearable agony caused his entire body to tremble incessantly. Cold sweat poured down like a stream. Xu Tian’s face was twisted, his teeth gritted as he persisted. A trickle of blood was already leaking from the corner of his mouth, yet even so, he struggled to hold on.

After finishing, the captain of the guards produced a portrait. Xu Tian glanced at it, his heart jolting as he thought to himself, "The young man I killed truly had an extraordinary status; otherwise, the Heavenly Origin Sect would not have gone to such great lengths to find him."

The old man walked away, hunched and trembling. If he had his way, he would never want to see Gao Fei again for the rest of his life.

"Sister, are you ready yet?" Ming Xiao sat on a chair, swinging her legs. Linghu Li had been inside changing clothes for a long time.

Months passed in the blink of an eye, but despite trying numerous immortal elixirs and techniques for recovering through the manifestations of heaven and earth, Gu Yifeng’s injuries showed no signs of improvement. Every time his shattered meridians were reconnected, a sharp and terrifying sword intent would tear them apart again, inflicting fresh wounds.

"Yes, that's it!" Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Ye Tian, and his eyes began to glow brilliantly. The wooden coffin did not leak demonic energy—what did that imply?

"Uh, alright then." Mu Qing had nothing more to say, though he had indeed gained the lion's share of the benefits. These pill formulas and the insights into alchemy were, for him, priceless treasures he would not trade for anything.

"They didn't specify that. This practical training is likely meant to hone our ability to handle enemies and help us accumulate experience, so I suppose there won't be a time limit," Yun Xiang expressed her thoughts.

Ming Ye looked at the plum blossom trees surrounding them. The blossoms were flying directly toward Ming Dao to stop him from touching the barrier. She hurriedly reached out to pull him back. "Ming Dao..." If this barrier were to break, Linghu Li would be hurt.

He stepped forward, but found no trace of the four people. Not even the sound of fighting came from other directions. Could these people really have vanished into thin air or burrowed into the earth? He could not help but feel suspicious.

"Jade-like giant clam? How is that formed?" Before Yun Zi could speak, Jennifer had already asked, rushing to get an answer.

Following that shrill roar, the flame suddenly shuddered and transformed into a brawny lion. It opened its blood-red maw and let out a roar that shook the heavens. Sparks sprayed from its mouth, scorching and explosive.