Ma Liang and the others were not stupid. They understood that Zhao Hai did not want them to gather for their own good. The Academy was in a very sensitive period. Any slight movement could attract the attention of the Academy. If they were to gather at this time, the Academy would notice them.
Although they came from their own families, their status in their families was not high. Their families were not big families either. Under such circumstances, even if the Academy really dealt with them, there would not be any trouble. Their families might even cut off their relationship at the first moment. That was why they listened to Zhao Hai and left immediately.
Once they left, Zhao Hai returned to his room. After putting down the wooden box, Zhao Hai collapsed on his bed. He immediately focused his attention on his soul space. As soon as he sent his mental power into the soul space, he immediately noticed a small tree root wrapped in natural energy.