"Look! Isn't that Dongfang Xue and Gong Xue, the senior brothers? They're back!"
The students practicing in the martial arts arena of the academy noticed the appearance of Dongfang Yu and the others. Instantly, joyful smiles spread across their energetic faces.
"I heard from Mentor Lu that they obtained the inheritance of the ruins. Their strength must have greatly increased. It's truly enviable!"
"The most enviable one is Xia Zhiqing. She just entered the special enrollment class and went to the Falling Cloud Mountains with the team. Now she has obtained an inheritance. Her luck is simply unmatched!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone nodded. They had already become accustomed to the formidable presence of Dongfang Yu and the others. Since their arrival at Canglan Academy, the distance between them and the others had never diminished.
However, Xia Zhiqing was different. She was originally an ordinary student like them, and now her achievements made them even more envious.
Xia Zhiqing's face was filled with a smile. She had never received so much attention before, and an indescribable joy spread in her heart. All her efforts had finally paid off.
Bai Li Hongzhuang and the other four walked towards the interior of Canglan Academy amidst the discussions of the crowd. The news of their return had spread quickly, and they believed that the principal and others would soon become aware of it.
When they passed by the special enrollment student dormitory, Cui Haoyan, Zhan Yunfeng, Bai Junyu, and Liu Qinyue were already standing outside the dormitory building with smiles on their faces, watching Bai Li Hongzhuang and the others approach.
"You finally came back!" Zhan Yunfeng's face was filled with excitement. "Some people have been waiting for you desperately!"
As Zhan Yunfeng teased them like this, smiles appeared on the faces of Bai Li Hongzhuang and the others. Besides Liu Qinyue, who else could be the one desperately waiting for them?
Being teased like this, Liu Qinyue felt a bit shy, but after seeing Gong Xue's handsome and tall appearance, a gentle smile couldn't help but bloom on her lips.
"Gong Big Brother, you're back."
A gentle word filled with endless longing and worry, Liu Qinyue's voice trembled slightly.
Ever since they bid farewell in front of the ruins' entrance a month ago, she had left her heart there. After returning, she had no interest in alchemy or cultivation. All her thoughts were consumed by worrying about Gong Xue's safety, making her restless.
She suddenly regretted coming back to Canglan Academy first. At least if she had entered the ruins, she would still know everything about Gong Xue.
After returning, she was the only one in the vast special enrollment student dormitory. Every day, she was filled with worry until Zhan Yunfeng and the others returned half a month ago and told her that Gong Xue was safe after accepting the inheritance. Only then did she feel relieved.
Since he had started accepting the inheritance, there wouldn't be any more danger.
However, as the days passed and Gong Xue still hadn't returned, she couldn't help but worry again. Until now, she finally felt at ease.
Gong Xue nodded slightly. Compared to his usual coldness, his handsome face now carried a hint of softness.
However, in those calm and tranquil eyes, there was still no response that conveyed his feelings for Liu Qinyue, which left her somewhat disappointed.
Zhan Yunfeng walked directly to Bai Li Hongzhuang's side. After spending time together during the previous period, the distance between them had completely disappeared.