Low, Zhan Yunfeng

Xia Zhiqing was in an excellent mood. After a restless night yesterday, she finally managed to secure a spot in the competition today. She felt a wave of relief wash over her, knowing that she no longer had to be so nervous.

Gong Shaoqing, Dong Fangyu, and Bai Junyu wore faint smiles on their faces. It's important to note that very few cultivators on the entire Saint Xuan continent could obtain qualifications to participate in the competition. Their achievement in securing such spots was already a testament to their strength.

However, upon seeing the downcast expressions of Zhan Yunfeng and Cui Haoyan, everyone couldn't help but feel sorry for them.

If only Zhan Yunfeng and Cui Haoyan could participate in the assessment contest, that would be the best outcome.

"Yunfeng, don't be upset. Cultivating outside is also a great opportunity," Xia Zhiqing couldn't help but console her.

Hearing Xia Zhiqing's words, a smile tugged at the corners of Zhan Yunfeng's mouth as she replied, "I'm fine, no need to worry."

Cui Haoyan glanced at everyone and said, "I'm going back to my room."

Everyone nodded in understanding. Under these circumstances, it seemed that Cui Haoyan simply wanted some time alone.

After seeing Cui Haoyan leave, Zhan Yunfeng added, "I'm going back to my room to rest as well."

"Yunfeng..."

Seeing Zhan Yunfeng's state, Xia Zhiqing was about to say something, but Baili Hongzhuang stopped her.

"Let them have some time alone," Baili Hongzhuang said calmly.

Their friends had obtained the qualifications to participate while Zhan Yunfeng and Cui Haoyan hadn't. It was difficult for the two of them to accept this situation.

However, she believed that neither Cui Haoyan nor Zhan Yunfeng were the type to be discouraged easily.

Even if they had missed this opportunity, as long as they continued to work hard, they would achieve success in the future.

Xia Zhiqing nodded slightly, aware that her words of comfort held little effect at a time like this.

"We have only seven days left until we go to the Small World. We need to start preparing the things we'll need," Xia Zhiqing said.

"After Emperor Beichen returns, we will head to the trading market in Tian Gang Sect."

Trading markets existed in various places, and cultivators from Tian Gang Sect often needed to purchase other items.

However, at the moment, she didn't know where exactly this trading market was. They would have to wait for Emperor Beichen to return.

"Alright."

Gong Shaoqing nodded. They would be living in the Small World for two years, so there were undoubtedly many things they needed to prepare.

...

When Emperor Beichen returned to the palace, he saw Baili Hongzhuang diligently refining pills. Witnessing Baili Hongzhuang's focused and meticulous demeanor, Emperor Beichen couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart.

There was an indescribable charm when Baili Hongzhuang was serious. She excelled in many areas, and if she revealed her expertise, it would surely astonish many people.

His wife was destined to be a figure that attracted the attention of the masses.

Even though unfair treatment in the past had tarnished Baili Hongzhuang's reputation, she had now begun to radiate her own brilliance.

He believed that it wouldn't take long for Baili Hongzhuang to become someone who astounded everyone!

Upon seeing Emperor Beichen's arrival, Baili Hongzhuang smiled faintly, her focus still on the pills in the pill furnace.

As a cultivator, she might need pills at any time and in any place.

She would soon enter the Small World, and if she didn't prepare enough, the conditions wouldn't be as favorable as they were now.

Emperor Beichen didn't disturb her and simply sat quietly on the side, watching Baili Hongzhuang refining pills, wanting to etch every expression and smile of Baili Hongzhuang into his mind.

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