Envy, disciple of Zhuque Temple

As the three beasts were marveling at their surroundings, the practitioners in the meditation area also noticed their presence and displayed looks of astonishment.

"The cultivators from Canglan Academy are truly remarkable. Xia Zhiqing and Bai Junyu both have a contracted spirit beast, the Wind Spirit Tiger. Today, Bai Li Hongzhuang has brought three contracted spirit beasts, which is simply unbelievable."

Originally, many practitioners regarded Canglan Academy as a remote and insignificant institution. Most disciples of Tiangang Sect came from large dynasties, and there were hardly any practitioners from smaller dynasties.

However, the performance of Bai Li Hongzhuang and her group was extraordinary. Contracted spirit beasts were already rare entities, and ordinary people could not possess them. So when Xia Zhiqing and Bai Junyu each appeared with a Wind Spirit Tiger, everyone was already greatly surprised. But now, Bai Li Hongzhuang had brought three contracted spirit beasts with her, which was truly mind-boggling.

"I've seen these three contracted spirit beasts before when I was with the shadow guard, Heimu. I didn't expect them to accompany Bai Li Hongzhuang here today."

"I think these three contracted spirit beasts should belong to Bai Li Hongzhuang. Heimu probably took care of them for her."

"How could she possibly have three contracted spirit beasts on her own? It's simply impossible!"

"But we never saw these three spirit beasts before she came to Tiangang Sect."

The crowd was discussing the matter, and they were certain that at least one of the contracted spirit beasts belonged to Bai Li Hongzhuang. Their hearts couldn't help but be filled with envy.

"The cultivators from Canglan Academy are really lucky. I wonder where they obtained these contracted spirit beasts from."

"The Young Sect Master doesn't even have a contracted spirit beast yet."

The crowd was puzzled because contracted spirit beasts were not something easily obtained. Furthermore, the contracted spirit beasts of Bai Li Hongzhuang and her group were of considerable rank. Once these spirit beasts grew, they would become a great asset to them. After all, contracted spirit beasts were the most trustworthy companions of cultivators.

While the crowd and the three beasts were studying each other, Bai Li Hongzhuang looked at Bai Junyu and Xia Zhiqing in front of her. Despite their efforts to appear as if nothing had happened, she keenly noticed a change.

When she left yesterday, Bai Junyu and Xia Zhiqing had a harmonious relationship. But today, she sensed a slight distance between them.

This doesn't seem right!

Bai Li Hongzhuang frowned. What had happened after she left yesterday? Why had there been such a significant change in just one evening?

Could it be that Xia Zhiqing confessed her feelings, and Bai Junyu didn't accept them?

But that's impossible!

Thinking it through, Bai Li Hongzhuang couldn't understand what caused this problem.

"What happened between you two? Did something happen after I left yesterday?" Bai Li Hongzhuang asked, breaking the silence.

Since she couldn't figure it out on her own, she had to ask them directly.

Upon hearing Bai Li Hongzhuang's question, Xia Zhiqing's expression stiffened for a moment before she smiled and replied, "Nothing happened, really."

Bai Junyu also nodded and said, "It's nothing. We've all just been busy with our cultivation."

With their words said, Xia Zhiqing and Bai Junyu didn't elaborate further and immediately entered a state of cultivation.

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